When will XYZ be available?

Trees and Shrubs: the Availability List is updated to reflect the quantities and pricing at the start of the business day. This is not updated in live-time–contact us directly if you need to check on the quantity before paying us a visit.

Houseplants and Succulents: the Availability List is updated each day to reflect current stock. Contact us directly if you need to check on quantities before paying us a visit.

General Perennials and Annuals: we provide a general growing list of what we intend to have for sale at some point during our spring season. While this may seem vague, we offer crops for retail purchase based on when they are ready and sometimes that timeline is out of our hands (germination, weather, crop failure, etc.). 

For 2026, we have added a Predicted Availability column with our best estimate for each crop's earliest availability. Hopefully this can help you plan your garden and your visit. And remember: if you'd like a list of what is being rolled out each week, subscribe to our weekly email newsletter. We will feature all the new plants that are Rooted and Ready!!

When should I come for the largest selection?

A quick rule of thumb is that during Painters' Spring Season, the best selection of available houseplants, shrubs, and trees is during the month of March. The widest selection of annuals and perennials is often late April to early May.

What varieties of tomatoes will you have this season? And when can I expect them?

We plant our tomatoes in three successions to keep new healthy batches rolling through our retail floor.  We plant seedlings into 4 inch pots and it takes roughly three weeks for the root systems to be strong enough for transplanting into your garden.  We anticipate the first round of tomatoes to be ready starting April 8th, second round May 6th, and a smaller third round available May 27th. 

Below is a chart depicting what varieties of tomato we will grow in 2026 and when to anticipate their availability. Check our Edibles Page for all the nightshade plants.

When is a safe time to plant?

The best time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials is in the fall and spring to allow roots to become established before the hot weather of summer comes along. These types of plants can be installed in summer, but watering demands and chances of heat-stress will be higher. 

Annuals should be planted in your landscape after the threat of frost has passed. This can vary by region--check out your county’s average last spring frost date on this interactive map from the NC Cooperative Extension’s website: https://products.climate.ncsu.edu/freeze/map.php

This last frost date can vary ± 10 days! A good rule of thumb is don’t plant annuals outside until after Mother’s Day if you’re not willing to cover/protect them from potential frosts. 

If you’d like to learn more about acclimating any greenhouse-grown plants before planting, check out our blog post:

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What does it mean to harden off a plant and how to help your new plants adapt and thrive once you have purchased them from a garden center.

When’s your big sale? 

All of our specials are listed in our weekly newsletter and on our website before we open each week on Wednesday. Our sales are based on our current availability and are not planned weeks or months in advance. We always anticipate the need to move annual plants out the door before we close (June 28th this year) and you can expect the lowest prices on remaining annuals the last couple weeks of our spring season. Keep up with us online and we’ll lay out our current specials and sales we’ll be offering and be sure to sign up for our email newsletter on our homepage:  https://www.paintersgreenhouse.com

When are your big events?

Over the years, we’ve been honored to host some truly unforgettable celebrations—from the long-standing traditions of Herb Fest and Little Crafty to the magic of Moth Night and our Midsummer Night Market. To keep growing alongside our amazing community and staff, we’re shaking things up this year. You might notice some changes to our usual lineup, but we’re already busy dreaming up new opportunities for us to get together. Stay tuned for what’s next!

(And no worries! We may not host Herb Fest, but we will have loads of herbs!! We might not do a Moth Night, but we always have tons of host plants. Our offerings and great prices will still be as expansive as ever!)

Do you have flat discounts?

All 3 1/2" pots of annuals and veggies are discounted when purchased by the flat. Sold individually at $1.85 or by the flat of 18 for $30.00. Mix and match and get a jump on your planting!

Can you design and install my landscape beds, window planter, combination pot, etc.?

We are in the business of growing and selling healthy plants and unfortunately do not offer an in-house landscaping or design service. We understand the interest in professional support, but we do not have a list of vetted professionals who are available this spring. Ask your friends, neighbors, or anyone with a gorgeous garden and see if they have any recommendations for you. Additionally, as we find reputable landscapers, we try to keep their business cards at checkout.

Do you all deliver? Can I pre-order my plants?  Do you all hold plants?

We do not deliver, but we are not afraid to get creative by fitting that birdbath or tree in your compact car!😁 To keep things fair, we run on a first-come-first-serve basis and do not accept pre-orders. We do not have the designated space to hold plants for pick-up. Feel free to give us a call to see if something specific is in stock, if we are running low we may be able to place it at checkout for you to purchase day of calling.

What do the different colors on your plant signs mean?

We help our customers distinguish between non-native, native, and nativars by the colorful borders on our plant signs that mark each crop of plants.  Green is non-native (we do not sell invasives), red is native, and burgundy is nativar.

To better understand native vs nativar check out this blog post:

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Explore the benefits of straight species vs. nativars in our guide. Learn how nativar choices impact biodiversity and pollinator attraction.

If you have any further questions, check out our FAQ page on our website

or Contact Us here!