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The sweet signs of summer are all around us! The daylight is growing longer, the temps are warming up, it’s just what the flowers need. With Memorial Day coming up and...

March is here with warmer weather. The new season promises quick growth, and we  are excited to get our seedlings into the soil. But before they  take root, we should...

Alright gardeners, spring planting peak is just a few weeks away. You’re likely envisioning those full tomato vines and bursting blooms, right? Me too. However,...

Bare soil is vulnerable. It erodes, it dries out, it invites weeds. The sun beating down and the wind wearing away the bare exposed soil will have your plants screaming...

Sometimes gardening feels like a juggling act. One minute we’re battling aphids, the next we’re wrestling with unpredictable weather, and then there’s...

The succulent graveyard on the windowsill, a crispy fern that looks like it’s auditioning for a tumbleweed commercial, the guilt when you realize you...

As winter’s chill moves on and the promise of spring starts filling the air, it’s the perfect time to prepare your ambitions, mind, and garden for the season ahead....

There is a particular magic in watching a child’s eyes light up as they discover the world—the simple joys of childhood —bright colors, fresh air, and the gleeful sense...

A truly breathtaking garden—where colors dance in harmony, fragrances fill the air, and every path has intention—is no accident of nature. It results from thoughtful...

Howdy, folks! Mitchell’s Nursery here, comin’ to you live from the heart of North Carolina’s Zone 7b growing area, and I’ve got lush leaves and big bloom advice...

Far too often, we might find ourselves scrambling at the last minute, overwhelmed by the chaos of spring’s arrival. The key to a thriving garden lies not in the...

When a small idea grows into something remarkable, it’s worth pausing to celebrate. This holiday season, our nursery was honored to host an extraordinary 2024...