Seed Types Demystified: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, and More

Seed Types Demystified: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, and More

  There are many types of seeds, but what exactly does Heirloom mean anyway? And how is it different from Open-pollinated and Hybrid? Here’s our quick guide: Heirloom Seeds have a rich genetic history and are sometimes called heritage seeds. All heirloom...
Periodical Cicadas – Brood XIX – No Need to Panic

Periodical Cicadas – Brood XIX – No Need to Panic

We’ve been getting lots of questions about the upcoming Periodical Cicada situation. Let’s talk about it! Here in WNC we will experience Brood XIX. These are different from our normal annual cicadas which normally awake in June and serenade us in summer; notably they...
What you can plant in March:

What you can plant in March:

Plant an asparagus* bed (a perennial vegetable) – 3 varieties of asparagus crowns in stock. Plant strawberries* – our bare root strawberry plants have arrived! Plant cool season veggies – we have a delicious selection of transplants available –...
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. However, if you have space to plant a few trees, you can...
Fruit Pruning Workshop

Fruit Pruning Workshop

At Reems Creek Nursery Tues. Feb. 27, 2024 10 – 11:30 AM With Randal Pfleger During this workshop, we will focus on fruit trees (apples, pears, peaches, plums, cherries, figs, mulberries, elderberries, and hazelnuts) in our yards, landscapes, and backyard...