Organic Growers School

Organic Growers School

Organic Growers School is something we look forward to every year. This year I (Joy) attended 3 interesting classes and wanted to briefly share my experience.

What you can plant in March:

What you can plant in March:

March is a great time for planting selected fruits and veggies, getting some warm season seeds started, improving the soil, and other gardening projects!

Apple Trees – Heirloom vs. Modern?

Apple Trees – Heirloom vs. Modern?

Let’s talk about apples! Apples come in a surprising range of flavors, textures, and colors. What you are able to find at the grocery store is a very limited selection of what is available in the apple world.

Fruits Are Here!!

Fruits Are Here!!

Are you interested in creating the edible garden of your dreams? We carry a very large selection of fruits, with the largest orders of the year rolling right now!

January Garden Tips

January Garden Tips

Dream up your new plans for this year’s garden – can you add more wildlife habitat, increase your curb appeal, sweeten up your entertainment areas, and design for plants that make you smile?

Pruning Vines in Winter

Pruning Vines in Winter

It might seem very scary to cut into a plant, as if you are hurting things that you love. But the reality is that many plants respond well to pruning, and vines in particular seem to exceptionally thrive when given this kind of care.

How to make a Terrarium

How to make a Terrarium

In winter, we always enjoying getting our hands dirty indoors. Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on social media to join one of our fun terrarium classes taught by our experienced terrarium-constructing staff. They make a great date / family / group activity!...

Getting Festive with Fraser Firs

Getting Festive with Fraser Firs

During the holiday season, we carry fragrant Fraser Fir cut trees, wreaths, swags, garland, and kissing balls grown by local tree farmers. All natural decorations bring a lush, earthy element to celebrations with family and friends. Fraser firs have long lasting fragrance, sturdy yet pliable branches for holding ornaments, have beautiful foliage and a naturally pyramidal shape, with comfortable needles.

The Wonder of Trees

The Wonder of Trees

Clockwise: Red Maple, Dogwood, White Oak, Crape Myrtle

Trees are such an integral part of Western North Carolina’s beauty and natural appeal – it is hard to imagine our part of the world without the green that carpets our mountains.

Along with cooling our planet – trees in our home landscapes cheer us…

June Garden Tips

June Garden Tips

Image from @Gardenista

Keep your garden happy & healthy – here are a few June gardening tips: 

– Lawns and vegetable gardens need one inch of water per week. Use a rain gauge to track weekly precipitation and water supplementally when we receive less than one inch of rain.

– To prevent diseases, don’t mow grass when it is wet.

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