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Do You Suffer from I.G.S? (Impatient Gardener Syndrome)
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Do You Suffer from I.G.S? (Impatient Gardener Syndrome)

plant seedlings April has us all wanting to return to the garden and shake off these winter doldrums. It also...
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Raise Your Garden Right
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Raise Your Garden Right

RAISED BED WITH LETTUCE Literally, I mean raise your garden. Not just raise your garden, but raise your garden right....
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Braised Spring Greens with Bacon
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Braised Spring Greens with Bacon

Braised Spring Greens Ingredients: 2 ounces of thick-cut bacon finely diced 2 TBS of extra virgin olive oil 1 Lg....
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Battle-tested Peace Lily
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Battle-tested Peace Lily

WATER WATER/ FERTILIZER PRETTY HEALTHY AND HAPPY I feel confident that almost everyone has either owned or heard of the...
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What’s New to Do in March
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What’s New to Do in March

Maybe you just finished all of your winter chores and now you are just sitting around with heightened anticipation waiting...
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Spring has Sprung Here at the Nursery
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Spring has Sprung Here at the Nursery

Well, here it is only February and spring has sprung here at the nursery! Every year in late January and...
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A Spectacular Premier of Spring ’23’
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A Spectacular Premier of Spring ’23’

Check out the beauty as it unfolds at Mitchell's Nursery and Greenhouse in this Spectacular Spring Gallery. Brought to you...
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A Gallery of Great Houseplants for 2023

We hope you enjoy this gallery of great houseplants. Brought to you by Mitchell's Nursery and Greenhouse. Houseplants are quickly...
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3 Extraordinarily Easy Care Houseplants
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3 Extraordinarily Easy Care Houseplants

There are a lot of plants that are very simple to care for, even if you don't have a green...
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A Passion for Pothos
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A Passion for Pothos

Pothos are one of the many plants that are easy to care for. Needing little more than filtered light and...
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Swoon-worthy Reasons to Gift Live Plants on Valentine’s Day.
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Swoon-worthy Reasons to Gift Live Plants on Valentine’s Day.

Valentines Day Roots for gifting.
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February Chores that will Get Your Heart Racing for Spring
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February Chores that will Get Your Heart Racing for Spring

Below you will find a list of February chores that will get your heart racing for spring. No matter the...
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Mama J’s Party Mix
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Mama J’s Party Mix

This is the perfect recipe for the holidays or family reunions. Maybe consider it for putting into snack bags to...
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Geranium Prep and Potting
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Geranium Prep and Potting

Prep and Potting
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How Does Static Electricity Affect Houseplants?
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How Does Static Electricity Affect Houseplants?

Today is “National Static Electricity Day” January 09, 2023 The little bit of static electricity that makes your hair stand...
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Lo-Cal Chicken and White Bean Soup
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Lo-Cal Chicken and White Bean Soup

This Lo-Cal Chicken and White Bean Soup is sure to become a winter favorite for you and your family. Add...
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Muesli (a great way to start your day)
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Muesli (a great way to start your day)

You can't go wrong with starting your day off with a wholesome breakfast that is healthy and satisfying.     ...
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Poinsettias on Parade 2022

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What is the National Poinsettia Trial? How Does Your Vote Count?
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What is the National Poinsettia Trial? How Does Your Vote Count?

Every year Mitchell's Nursery in King, NC. participates in the national poinsettia trials,
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A Foolproof Way to Rebloom your Cyclamen
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A Foolproof Way to Rebloom your Cyclamen

More often than not people treat cyclamen as disposable holiday plants. But, you can keep them for years with just...
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March 24, 2023

Braised Spring Greens with Bacon

Ingredients: 2 ounces of thick-cut bacon finely diced 2 TBS of extra virgin olive oil 1 Lg. shallot thinly sliced 1 hot pepper of your choice, […]
February 6, 2023

Mama J’s Party Mix

This is the perfect recipe for the holidays or family reunions. Maybe consider it for putting into snack bags to send off in school lunches. Party […]
January 9, 2023

Lo-Cal Chicken and White Bean Soup

This Lo-Cal Chicken and White Bean Soup is sure to become a winter favorite for you and your family. Add your own twist to make it […]
December 19, 2022
muesli

Muesli (a great way to start your day)

You can’t go wrong with starting your day off with a wholesome breakfast that is healthy and satisfying.      Muesli   2 c. old fashioned […]
October 21, 2022
Judys Broccoli Soup

Judy’s Favorite Creamy Broccoli Soup

3 cups fresh or frozen broccoli, cut up 1/2 cup water 1 tsp salt 2 TBS cornstarch 2 1/2 cups of milk 2 TBS margarine 1 […]
September 19, 2022
stuffed green peppers

Judy’s Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers 1 lb. ground beef or turkey ½ med. onion diced 1 large or 2 med. tomatoes or 7 oz canned diced tomatoes 1 Tbs. […]
August 31, 2022
zucchini pickles

Zucchini Refrigerator Pickles

Easy Zucchini Refrigerator Pickles 6 small zucchini (may also use cucumbers) 1 onion 1 cup sugar 1 ½ c. white vinegar 1 tsp. turmeric ½ tsp […]
August 2, 2022
blueberry recipe

3 Ingredient Blueberry Cobbler

1 box of yellow cake mix 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 1 can of sprite or 7-up    Pre-heat oven to 350. Lightly spray a […]
June 27, 2022
Blueberry lemon no bake cheesecake

Unbelievably Simple Blueberry & Lemon Cheesecake

This recipe for unbelievably simple Blueberry and Lemon cheesecake is sure to become a favorite with your friends and family for every summer get together. Ingredients: […]
June 1, 2022

Red, White, and Blue Icebox Cake

1   8 oz box of cream cheese 20 ish graham crackers  1 cup powdered sugar 1  Tbs. vanilla 1 Tbs. lemon zest 3 cups heavy cream […]
March 14, 2022

Cast Iron Rosemary Parmesan Biscuits

Cast Iron Rosemary Parmesan BiscuitsPrep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutesIngredients:2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder2 tablespoons granulated sugar¼ […]
March 7, 2022

Cabbage Patch Stew

2 c. chopped chicken or turkey 1 med. onion 3 c. tomato- diced, fresh, frozen or canned 1 can of pinto beans 1 small head cabbage, […]
February 12, 2022

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 or frozen diced 15 oz. canned, […]
January 24, 2022

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 Sheets Heart Cookie Cutter Rolling Pin […]
January 20, 2022

Chicken Taco Soup

CHICKEN TACO SOUP Chicken Taco Soup 1 can pinto beans- 15 oz. 1 can black Beans- 15 oz. 1 can dark red kidney beans- 15 oz. […]