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Pretty Pest Control for Your Garden.
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Pretty Pest Control for Your Garden.

There are many different kinds of plants that act as natural pest control. The obvious choices would be fragrant herbs,...
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Mitchell’s awarded 2021 Agri-Business of the Year Award
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Mitchell’s awarded 2021 Agri-Business of the Year Award

Jay Mitchell, Judy Mitchell, Jim Mitchell, Jennifer Church, and Kenny Lewis Mitchell’s Nursery & Greenhouse was presented the 2021 "Agri-business"...
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The Legends of the Easter Lily
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The Legends of the Easter Lily

    Easter lilies signal the approach of the Easter holiday each year. Easter occurs each year on the first...
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Lots of Love for Lavender
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Lots of Love for Lavender

Primavera Lavender   Lots of Love for Lavender Lavender- just reading the name can remind you of its beautiful color,...
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Cast Iron Rosemary Parmesan Biscuits
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Cast Iron Rosemary Parmesan Biscuits

Cast Iron Rosemary Parmesan Biscuits Photo by Jayla Parker Cast Iron Rosemary Parmesan BiscuitsPrep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10...
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Cabbage Patch Stew
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Cabbage Patch Stew

2 c. chopped chicken or turkey 1 med. onion 3 c. tomato- diced, fresh, frozen or canned 1 can of...
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Make a Pollinator Paradise!
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Make a Pollinator Paradise!

  What is a pollinator paradise? A Pollinator paradise or butterfly garden is within reach. It is incredibly important to...
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What to plant in April
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What to plant in April

Plants growing in the middle greenhouse Spring has sprung! While March is the time when the plants slowly wake up...
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The Big Bloom Gallery of ’22’
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The Big Bloom Gallery of ’22’

Welcome to the Big Bloom Gallery. Have a look around, you might see something you like.
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Ready, Set, PLANT!
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Ready, Set, PLANT!

Spring starts March 20th and we are so excited to plant!  There are tons of things that we can plant...
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Green & Growin’ 2022 Awards Mitchell’s!
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Green & Growin’ 2022 Awards Mitchell’s!

Featured in Green & Growin' Notes Winter 2022Mr. Jim and his Honorary Lifetime Member AwardFeatured in Green & Growin' Notes...
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Lentil Stew
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Lentil Stew

Lentil Stew 1 lb. brown lentils, dried 1 lb. bulk sausage opt. (leave out for vegetarian) 1-onion chopped 1-green pepper-fresh...
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Plants to Increase Luck, Wealth, and Prosperity
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Plants to Increase Luck, Wealth, and Prosperity

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we've compiled a list of our favorite lucky houseplants from around the world. These...
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All about Peonies!
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All about Peonies!

The peony is one of the most beloved of perennials, good for brightening up your garden in spring. They grow...
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Red White Chocolate Chip Heart Cookies
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Red White Chocolate Chip Heart Cookies

  Prep Time 10 minutes  Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 20 minutes Servings 24 cookies Calories 248 Kcal Baking...
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NC Native Plants to Grow in 2022
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NC Native Plants to Grow in 2022

Joe Pye Weed Last fall, we asked our customers what they would like to see at the nursery in the...
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K-Cup Seedling Starters
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K-Cup Seedling Starters

The Keurig  is a time-tested favorite for coffee lovers everywhere. With the press of a button, you get the perfect...
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Flowers for Love
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Flowers for Love

Love is in the air during the month of February! Here at Mitchell’s Nursery, we grow lots of flowers that...
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Arbor Day 2022
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Arbor Day 2022

  I am sure that most of you have heard of Arbor Day, but do you really know what it...
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Chicken Taco Soup
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Chicken Taco Soup

CHICKEN TACO SOUP Chicken Taco Soup 1 can pinto beans- 15 oz. 1 can black Beans- 15 oz. 1 can...
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March 7, 2022

What to plant in April

Spring has sprung! While March is the time when the plants slowly wake up from their slumber, April is the time when they truly flourish! After […]
February 14, 2022

The Big Bloom Gallery of ’22’

Welcome to the Big Bloom Gallery. Have a look around, you might see something you like.
February 14, 2022

Ready, Set, PLANT!

Spring starts March 20th and we are so excited to plant!  There are tons of things that we can plant in March for both a beautiful […]
February 14, 2022

Green & Growin’ 2022 Awards Mitchell’s!

Back in January,  Mr. Jim Mitchell, owner of Mitchell’s Nursery & Greenhouse was awarded the 2021 Honorary Lifetime Member Award for his dedication to the NC […]
February 10, 2022

Plants to Increase Luck, Wealth, and Prosperity

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite lucky houseplants from around the world. These plants have been revered for their […]
January 27, 2022

All about Peonies!

The peony is one of the most beloved of perennials, good for brightening up your garden in spring. They grow in a wide variety of shades, […]
January 24, 2022

NC Native Plants to Grow in 2022

Last fall, we asked our customers what they would like to see at the nursery in the future. Many of you said NATIVE PLANTS! We’ve compiled […]
January 24, 2022

K-Cup Seedling Starters

The Keurig  is a time-tested favorite for coffee lovers everywhere. With the press of a button, you get the perfect cup of coffee every time. However, […]
January 24, 2022

Flowers for Love

Love is in the air during the month of February! Here at Mitchell’s Nursery, we grow lots of flowers that symbolize love, peace and friendship. Here […]
January 20, 2022

Arbor Day 2022

  I am sure that most of you have heard of Arbor Day, but do you really know what it is? We all heard a little […]
January 6, 2022

All about Hydrafiber

What’s all the Hype about HydraFiber? Whether you’re brand new to plants, maintaining a landscaping or gardening business, or looking to improve your plant retention as […]
January 6, 2022

Winter Garden TLC

During the winter, some may assume there is nothing to be done in the garden. But this belief is far from true. There are plenty of […]
January 6, 2022

Best Edible Plants to Grow Indoors During Winter

When the temperatures drop substantially, gardens can falter. Outdoor gardens, that is. With the help of a few environmental amenities, your indoor garden can become a […]
December 14, 2021

Winter Photo Gallery

Check out what’s been happening around the Nursery this Winter!
December 14, 2021

2021 Poinsettia Voting Results

December 16th, 2021 Mitchell’s Poinsettia Voting Results This year, Mitchell’s Nursery & Greenhouse has grown over 12,000 poinsettias in 96 varieties. A survey of our varieties […]