We Love Red Rocks!
‘Red Rocks’ Penstemon is a magnet for hummingbirds and bumblebees!
We have it planted in our Pollinator Garden and we’re constantly seeing bumblebee butts going in and out of the tubular flowers. ‘Red Rocks’ flaunts its hot pink flowers all spring through summer with deadheading, plus the foliage is mostly evergreen. It’s deer resistant and drought tolerant once established, and a staff favorite here and in our home gardens…
Attending the 75th Anniversary Mountain Horticultural Field Day
On August 15, I (Joy) was able to attend the annual Field Day at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center down in Mills River. While I only attended the morning sessions, this all-day event was packed with learning all about new plants, new research, new-to-NC plant diseases, and more.
Get Your Garden Ready for Fresh Fall Veggies!
Fall is nipping at the air. Think lovely salads, collards and kale (did you know that greens get sweeter when kissed by a light frost?), broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts (so delicious roasted), peas, tat soi and more. Our delicious mix of veggie transplants are grown in super-nice organic soil from Dirtcraft Living Soils locally produced in Marshall, NC.
Prague Viburnum – A Wonderful Evergreen Shrub
Prague Viburnum, Viburnum x pragense, is one of our favorite easy-care evergreens here at Reems Creek Nursery. The leaves are beautifully textured, the color is a rich deep green, and large white flowers cover the plant in springtime. Perfect combo, right?
American Beauties Native Plants® and Helping Pollinators
Reems Creek Nursery is proud to be part of the “American Beauties Native Plants®” program and we now have our inventory available online! Our Perennial Department is taking big steps toward a safer world for our pollinators and this is one way we are committed to that.
Tips for Pruning Shrubs – Prune before August 1st!
Pruning must be properly timed for the health and beauty of the plant. Use pruning to shape the shrub, reduce its size, direct its growth, and increase/decrease its density. We hope these hints are helpful…
Perennial Grasses Add Unique Interest to the Garden
Drawing inspiration from garden designer Piet Oudolf’s projects like The High Line in NYC and the Lurie Garden at Millennial Park in Chicago – the popularity of perennial grasses has spiked along with our interest in creating meadow gardens.
Venus Fly Traps + New NC License Plate!
On July 3rd, the NC government finally approved the funky new Venus Fly Trap License Plate. Learn all about these fun little carnivorous plants, and consider showing your support by adopting some plants today and getting a plate when they become available.
July Garden Tips
Yes you can still plant things! It is time to water water water and also to keep up with the weeds. Enjoy your fresh harvests, and it’s not too early to plan the fall garden.
Crazy for Cucumbers
Cucumbers are a refreshing summertime treat! Learn how to grow your own cucumbers using organic methods, including how to save seeds and how to manage pests and diseases.