Brine: Mix 2.5 c. white vinegar 1.5 c. sugar 1.5 tsp. salt 1.5 tsp turmeric. Let sit to dissolve the...
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Cool Season Plant Care Tips
If we don't get an inch of rain in a week, be sure to water any plants planted in the...
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Annuals and Perennials (The Fixer Upper, the Workhorse, and the Flower Child)
Annuals (Flower Child) Annuals are the flower children of the flora kingdom due their vibrance and energy, and like children...
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What Are The Health Benefits of Plants?
Some obvious benefits of plants are air purification; houseplants and trees remove toxins from indoor and outdoor environments. Trees, shrubs,...
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What-ermelon? Four Tips to Choosing the Best Watermelons!
One of the most refreshing and delightful staples that people love to eat and enjoy during summer is watermelons. Fortunately,...
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Want Healthy Plants? Do These 8 Things in June!
Follow this checklist of eight helpful tips to ensure your plants remain healthy and reach their full potential this summer.
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Soaked Soil? Five Plants That Thrive in Wet Locations
Many plants have adapted to wet conditions, so turning that swampy spot into a landscape feature is easy to do with these options.
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Geraniums: Basic Care and Tips
Follow this guide to keep your geranium plants happy and healthy.
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The Best Annuals for the Summer Heat
Once the temperatures start rising, many plants struggle or slow down. It's hard to maintain fabulous blooms while the sun...
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Perennials For Pollinators
Each year, the pollinator population gets smaller and smaller. We carelessly spray chemicals to kill the pests we don't want...
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It’s Spring! Let’s Get Planting!
Mitchell's Nursery has a large selection of annuals, perennials and more. Spring has finally sprung, and it is time to...
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Recipe: Sauteed Spring Vegetables
Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 ounces carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1-inch-long pieces 6 ounces beans...
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Winter Burn: What It Is and How It Affects Different Plants
Mother Nature is unpredictable at times, and even if the calendar says it’s springtime, the temperatures might be closer to...
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Jim Mitchell Presents for Mt Airy Chamber of Commerce
Jim Mitchell, co-owner of Mitchell's Nursery & Greenhouse, presents during a Virtual Mixer hosted by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce.
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Recipe: Thyme-Cornmeal Pound Cake
Equipment 10-12” Bundt pan (fluted makes nice presentation), buttered well with light flour dusting. KitchenAid Mixer if available. Cake rack...
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Recipe: Chick Peas and Dumplings
Ingredients ¼ cup nutritional yeast flakes or 3 tbsp. nutritional yeast 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for...
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Roses: Do You Know the Difference?
Your roses are all beautiful. But, do you know the difference? You may be familiar with Knock Out roses and...
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Transplanting: How to Get Two Plants from One
What if we told you how to increase, even double, your number of plants absolutely free? It's easier than you...
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Tips on Sowing Seeds for Best Growth
People often ask us for tips on sowing seeds. After all, it can't be as simple as making a small...
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Experts Share How to Create the Perfect Home Garden in Your Backyard
With spring officially here and sunny, warm weather ahead, you may be itching to get outside and start gardening in...
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August 24, 2021
People are on the hunt for natural repellants, to deter pests from devouring their gardens as well as themselves. Mosquitos are prevalent during the muggy, humid […]
August 24, 2021
Autumn is just around the corner, and soon the cool season foliage will show off their brilliance. For the plant enthusiast, what better show stoppers to […]
August 20, 2021
Gaillardia (Blanket Flowers) Blanket Flowers are beautiful additions to any perennial garden. Native to the US, they are low maintenance, and tolerate poor soil as long […]
August 20, 2021
As the dog days of summer transition to cool crisp autumn, cool season plants are in vogue from September to March. They make their autumn […]
August 18, 2021
This is a recipe passed down from my mother-in-law. I think it came from her mother-in-law from Harnet County. Don’t worry about getting amounts exact. […]
August 11, 2021
It’s that time of year again, when your garden is fading ,and with it the wonderful summer moods. Many are left wondering what to do in […]
August 11, 2021
Crape Murder: What is it, and why do people do it? Crape Murder is the act of severely pruning the tops of crape myrtles. The reason […]
August 10, 2021
The Mistake Have you ever bought a tree or a shrub, dug a hole and just stuck it in the ground? Drive around any town or […]
August 9, 2021
People make trips to garden centers or nurseries when plants are in their prime, and the result is impulse buying. This simple exchange can […]
August 3, 2021
Brine: Mix 2.5 c. white vinegar 1.5 c. sugar 1.5 tsp. salt 1.5 tsp turmeric. Let sit to dissolve the sugar while slicing vegetables. Slice 4 […]
August 3, 2021
If we don’t get an inch of rain in a week, be sure to water any plants planted in the last year thoroughly. Fertilize with a […]
August 3, 2021
Annuals (Flower Child) Annuals are the flower children of the flora kingdom due their vibrance and energy, and like children or rather their clothes, annuals usually […]
August 3, 2021
Some obvious benefits of plants are air purification; houseplants and trees remove toxins from indoor and outdoor environments. Trees, shrubs, vines, roots, and grasses, provide an […]
March 30, 2021
With spring officially here and sunny, warm weather ahead, you may be itching to get outside and start gardening in your backyard. From pitching a greenhouse […]
March 18, 2021
Let’s face it: a homegrown tomato tastes better than one from the supermarket. It’s not simply a state of mind. Put on a blindfold, and take […]