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50 YEARS & G ROWING Painters Greenhouse is a seasonal, family-owned greenhouse in Old Fort, NC. We are open seasonally from March-July, with a shorter fall season September-October and special events throughout the year. Each spring, we offer over 1,500 varieties of potted perennials and annuals, including bedding plants and hanging baskets, no-spray edibles, natives, houseplants, shrubs, and trees. We also provide a range of beautiful combos, pottery, garden art, and select soil amendments. Home: Welcome NOW OPEN! MARCH 6 - JUNE 30 Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays: 9am-5pm Saturdays & Sundays: 9am-4pm Mondays & Tuesdays: CLOSED SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER SUBMIT Thanks! NEWS FROM PAINTERS Tropical Vibes from Painters to Your Porch READ MORE Rex Begonias READ MORE MOTH-ERS DAY CELEBRATION READ MORE MORE PAINTERS NEWS GROWN LOCALLY TO THRIVE LOCALLY For 49 years our family business has supplied WNC with high quality plants. We grow more than 90% of our plants on site. Our goal is to provide plants grown with intention and sustainability for our community. LEARN MORE GROWN LOCALLY TO THRIVE LOCALLY For 50 years our family business has supplied WNC with high-quality plants. We grow more than 90% of our plants on site. Our goal is to provide plants grown with intention and sustainability for our community. LEARN MORE A FOCUS ON NATIVES Planting native is a wonderful way to support a biodiverse ecosystem in your back yard from the bottom to the top of the food chain. We are proud to offer one of the largest selections of homegrown native plants in WNC! LEARN MORE EXPLORE OUR PLANTS Painters has been described as a paradise for plant lovers, and it will not disappoint! We have over 100,000 sq. ft. of growing and retail space and cultivate around 1,000 species on site. We grow our plants with love and intention and sell direct to our faithful retail customers. Our plants are inspected and watered by hand and don't suffer shipping damage or transport from another climate. We are widely known for our focus on natives and pollinator plants, our wide selection of perennials (over 900 varieties), our giant Boston Ferns (aka weddin' ferns), and our mature and unique houseplant offerings. PLANT AVAILABILITY LIST FROM OUR BLOG Painters Greenhouse 48 minutes ago 2 min Painters Staff Favorites for Hummingbirds: a Photo Blog Painters Greenhouse May 6 6 min Our Favorite Annual Hanging Baskets for Sun and Shade SEE MORE Follow Us on Social Media @PaintersGreenhouse FOLLOW US PLANTS PROVIDE JOY AND WELLNESS, SUPPORT WILDLIFE, AND MAKE US FEEL MORE CONNECTED - THAT'S WHY WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO ADD A LITTLE GREEN TO THEIR LIFE!

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New This Week August 16, 2022 Your Guide to Fall Perennials at Painters Including fall bloomers, fall foliage, groundcovers, & grasses It is always nice to incorporate fall perennials into your landscape so you can maintain texture and color in your garden as the temperature drops, the days get shorter and your summer flowers are no more. This fall at Painters we will have a lovely selection of perennials for your fall and winter gardens including grasses, heuchera, groundcovers, and some of our favorite fall bloomers. FALL BLOOMING PERENNIALS 'Samurai' Toad lily Toad lily, Tricyrtis Varieties: Samurai, Sinonome People are often amazed to learn that this plant with stunning orchid-like flowers is a perennial that blooms in the heat of August through the fall, and is a great addition to any shade garden. They're also a great source of late-summer nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies. 'Henry Blue' Asters Hardy Aster, Symphyotrichum Varieties: Purple Dome, Winston Churchill, Woods Blue, Hazy Dark Pink, Henry Blue Native Like Hardy Mums these plants flower in response to shortening days. These quick growing perennials are loved by people and pollinators alike and will continue to impress for years to come. Tip: We love purple or blue asters, like Purple Dome, in combination with ornamental kale. The colors play off each other beautifully long into the fall. 'Sheffield Pink' Hardy Mum Hardy Mum, Crysanthemum Varieties: Hillside Pink Sheffield, Yellow Quill, Cambodian Queen, Brandywine Sunset These perennials have a beautiful mounding habit and bloom from late summer through fall when many flowers have faded. Tip: pinch back the tips and flower buds on all shoots in the summer to make the plant bushier and have more blooms in the fall! Helenium 'Mariachi Salsa' Hellenium, Helenium autumnale Varieties: Mariachi Salsa, Mariachia Fuego Valued for their late summer display of bright daisy-like flowers that arrive when most summer flowering perennials are on the decline, these also attract and support butterflies and other pollinators. FOLIAGE Ferns and heuchera are two of our favorite ways to add interest to a shady spot in your yard. There are so many textures, colors, and shapes to choose from! You can also try putting them in porch pots for all-season interest; while typically more shade loving, they can handle some sun in the cooler months. Autumn Fern Autumn Fern, Dryopteris erythrosora Japanese Painted Fern Frond Japanese Painted Fern, Athyrium niponicum Assorted Heuchera Heuchera, Heuchera Varieties: Multiple varieties in many colors GROUNDCOVERS Assorted sedum growing in our greenhouse Sedum, Sedum Varieties: Many varieties of creeping & upright, including Autumn Joy Sedum are great for filling in cracks in walkways as well as hilly and rocky areas. Autumn Joy Sedum is one of our favorite ways to add great fall interest and happens to be excellent support for late-season pollinators - the blooms are truly lovely, and a mature plant makes quite the statement when planted in groupings. Lamium 'White Nancy' (Photo: Gardenia.net) Lamium, Lamium maculatum Varieties: Orchid Frost, White Nancy This semi-evergreen groundcover with silvery leaves is a great way to add texture and color to shady or semi-shady spots in your yard. Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' Ajuga, Ajuga reptans Varieties: Burgundy Glow, Chocolate Chip, Mahogany, Caitlyn's Giant A wonderful spreader that makes for a colorful groundcover with purple blooms arriving in mid-late spring. Also mostly evergreen which is a nice touch! GRASSES Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris Native Low maintenance and beautiful, this ornamental grass turns into a floating cloud of cotton candy every fall! Truly stunning when the late afternoon sun hits the seedheads! Little Bluestem (Photo: Grownative.org) Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium Native Little Bluestem is easy to grow - being humidity, heat, and drought tolerant - and offering a long season of interest. We will be offering them in smaller pots to provide a more affordable way to incorporate native grasses in your garden this fall. Variegated Sweet Flag (Photo: Gardenia.net) Variegated Sweet Flag, Acorus calamus Native cultivar Ideal for wetter areas, this evergreen perennial is a great addition to containers, in water gardens, around ponds, and more! We love using it in year-round porch pots! To discover all the plants available during our Fall Season visit our Plant Availability List and our Tree & Shrub Availability List .

New This Week June 14, 2022 Tree & Shrub of the Week This week we are focusing on small trees that can also be considered large shrubs! Both of our highlighted plants can grow on a a single trunk or multiple stems. Both are deciduous, moderately deer resistant, have palmate leaves, and attractive flowers that bring butterflies! Painted Buckeye - Aesculus sylvatica zones 5-8 Available in 2 gallon pots for $20.00 Painted Buckeye is native to the rich bottomland forests of Virginia and south down to Georgia. It prefers average to moist soil conditions, and benefits from afternoon shade in the hot summer months. It's often seen growing along streams and on open forest slopes of the piedmont or foothills of NC. "Painted" describes the appearance of the upright clusters of blooms resembling a paint brush. The flowers are a soft-yellow to cream color and (some with shades with pink) and are a nectar source for hummingbirds and butterflies such as the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. Painted Buckeye is one of the first shrubs to leaf out in March and is also one of the first to shed its leaves by September. This shrub grows to a size of 12' tall and 6' wide. Buckeyes are known for their toxicity (be cautious with pets and children), this fact prevents deer and other animal browsing the leaves and nuts. Painted Buckeye would make a great addition to an upland garden near a stream or woodland edge! Lilac Chaste Tree - Vitex agnus-castus zones 6-8 Available in 3 gallon pots for $25.00 - and just starting to bloom! Most often grown as a small tree, it can reach up to 20 feet tall and wide, but is often seen growing as a large shrub if it's allowed to grow several trunks. Native to the Mediterranean region, it prefers full sun and can tolerate dry, hot conditions, which makes Vitex a great addition to a xeric garden. Upright clusters of fragrant, lavender blooms in mid-summer attract butterflies. It was first introduced to the South in the late 1600s as an alternative to lilacs, which prefer cooler weather. The leaves are grayish-green and aromatic, which deters deer browsing. Another common name is "Hemp Tree '' due to the similar shaped palmate leaves. Vitex is a fast growing tree and can put on 24" of growth in one growing season. Don't be alarmed if it leafs out later than all your other shrubs and trees - it is one of the last trees to do so. Herbal and medicinal uses pertaining to the male and female reproductive system have been reported in the leaves, seeds, and berries of the tree.

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TREES AND SHRUBS We offer a wide variety of shrubs and trees, including many evergreen and blooming options, and an array of natives. While we do propagate some shrubs at the greenhouse, we source the larger, slower-growing shrubs and trees from local wholesale nurseries and occasionally from native plant growers within a day's drive. We do our best to purchase from WNC growers to ensure the plants have been raised in a similar climate and plant health isn't affected by being shipped long distances. ​ We recommend some research prior to planting shrubs or trees to ensure long-term success. Specifically planting depths, sun or soil requirements, maintenance, or companion plantings for optimal performance. SEE AVAILABILITY LISTS RELATED BLOG POSTS Your Complete Guide to Hydrangeas Apr 23 7 min March Garden Chores Mar 19 3 min FALL GARDEN DESIGNS BY PAINTERS Sep 20, 2023 5 min 1 2 3 4 5 Our Favorite Trees & Shrubs for Wildlife American Beautyberry Black Chokeberry Eastern Redbud Oak (assorted) Shadblow Serviceberry Spicebush American Holly Buttonbush Inkberry Holly Possumhaw Viburnum Shrubby St. John's Wort Viburnum (assorted) American Witch Hazel Downy Serviceberry Northern Red Oak Red Maple (assorted) Smooth Sumac Winterberry Our Favorite Shade Lovers Camellia (assorted) Fothergilla Oakleaf Hydrangea (assorted) Spotted Laurel / Aucuba Deciduous Azalea (assorted) Japanese Plum Yew Pieris (assorted) Sweetshrub / Carolina Allspice Doghobble (assorted) Mountain Laurel Red Buckeye Variegated Winter Daphne Our Favorite Moisture Lovers Bald Cypress River Birch Sweetshrub / Carolina Allspice Buttonbush Summersweet Clethra Virginia Sweetspire Pussy Willow Swamp Rose Our Favorite for Winter Interest American Holly Coralberry Pieris (assorted) Snowberry American Witch Hazel Doghobble (assorted) Redtwig Dogwood Winterberry Camellia (assorted) Ninebark (assorted) Rhododendron (assorted) Our Favorite Screens American Holly Catawba Rhododendron King's Gold / Gold Mop Pieris (assorted) Sweet Olive Arborvitae (assorted) Eastern Hemlock Nellie R. Stevens Holly Rhododendron (assorted) Camellia (assorted) Fernspray False Cypress Ninebark (assorted) Spotted Laurel / Aucuba Our Favorite For Banks/Erosion Control Blueberry (assorted) MORE COMING SOON... River Birch Cotoneaster

COME WORK WITH US PAINTERS GREENHOUSE IS HIRING SEASONAL STAFF If your plans for 2024 include taking up Crossfit and spending more time in ice caves and saunas, AND YOU LOVE PLANTS, then maybe this is the place for you! Painters Greenhouse is taking applications for seasonal positions: Retail Floor Assistant and Seasonal Cashier. Along with all the Vitamin D you could ask for and enhanced muscle tone, Painters perks include a generous employee discount, plant freebies throughout the season, and a working environment of the great outdoors with a wonderful group of coworkers. SEASONAL CASHIER JOB DURATION: March - Mid June, 25-40 hours/week per discussion with applicant JOB DESCRIPTION: The Seasonal Cashier Position reports to the Retail Floor Manager. Seasonal Cashiers assist with running and maintaining the checkout counter by using our Point-of-Sale system to total carts (requires ability to identify varying pot sizes and types of plants), takin g payments, tidying the area and nearby retail spaces, answering phone calls as available, answering shoppers' questions, and occasionally helping customers to their vehicle with carts and/or heavy pottery or loading bagged soil, mulch, etc. (for heavy items, cashiers request help from other greenhouse staff as needed.) JOB REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to stand on concrete for up to 8 hours, and the capacity to stay organized, efficient and calm under pressure (lines can get quite long). Excellent customer service and communication skills are a necessity. Basic math proficiency and the ability to be quick as well as accurate when totalling carts is a must. Applicants should have a high comfort level with computers and basic technology, and must be able to pick up new checkout systems quickly. A general knowledge of common garden plants and a familiarity with Painters availability is essential. It's important for checkout staff to maintain respectful and clear communication with fellow employees and customers. We work hard to maintain Painters as a positive, supportive work environment and shopping destination. Apply by sending your resume and letter of interest to info@paintersgreenhouse.com with “Job Application” in the subject line. We’d love to hear why Painters would be a good fit for you. *Note that we may not be able to grant non-emergency days off due to the short season. Applicants should discuss any days you are not available during the application process.

TROPICALS Tropicals are a great way to make a big impact in your yard! These plants are known for their brilliant colors, vibrant foliage, and stunning array of shapes and sizes and even include our famous Boston Ferns. Tropicals can thrive outside or indoors and are often perfect porch plants. Resources Plant Availability List Which Tropical Fern is Right For Me Plant of the Week: Hardy Banana Tree Tropicals: Services tropicals ferns

RETAIL ITEMS POTTERY GARDEN ART & DECOR GARDEN TOOLS LOCAL ARTISANS POTTERY We offer a wide range of pottery and garden art as well as a variety of decor. A majority of our lovely outdoor frost-resistant pottery comes from the Asheville Pottery Market, and we price it competitively. We also love our concrete garden art sourced from local Mayze Manufacturing - they offer a wide range of unique, fun creations and lovely birdbaths and stepping stones (watch our social media for delivery of our annual order - it goes fast!). Additionally, we have an array of indoor pottery, hanging baskets, fairy garden decor, wind chimes and other fun decor located inside the greenhouse. OUTDOOR THE POTTERY MARKET Beautiful pottery from The Pottery Market EXPLORE LOCAL CEDAR MOUNTAIN POTTERY Click here to edit the text and include the information you would like to feature. EXPLORE INDOOR PEACH & PEBBLE We are thrilled to now carry these modern planters by Peach & Pebble in a wide variety of shapes and sizes! EXPLORE LOCAL VINE & FROND Click here to edit the text and include the information you would like to feature. EXPLORE Pottery Garden Art GARDEN ART & DECOR We offer a wide range of pottery and garden art as well as a variety of decor. A majority of our lovely outdoor frost-resistant pottery comes from the Asheville Pottery Market, and we price it competitively. We also love our concrete garden art sourced from local Mayze Manufacturing - they offer a wide range of unique, fun creations and lovely birdbaths and stepping stones (watch our social media for delivery of our annual order - it goes fast!). Additionally, we have an array of indoor pottery, hanging baskets, fairy garden decor, wind chimes and other fun decor located inside the greenhouse. NEW HAW CREEK FORGE Beautiful pottery from The Pottery Market EXPLORE CONCRETE MAYSE MANUFACTURING We are thrilled to now carry these modern planters by Peach & Pebble in a wide variety of shapes and sizes! EXPLORE HOUSEPLANTS LINE BY LINE MACRAME We are thrilled to now carry these modern planters by Peach & Pebble in a wide variety of shapes and sizes! EXPLORE GARDEN TOOLS We offer a wide range of pottery and garden art as well as a variety of decor. A majority of our lovely outdoor frost-resistant pottery comes from the Asheville Pottery Market, and we price it competitively. We also love our concrete garden art sourced from local Mayze Manufacturing - they offer a wide range of unique, fun creations and lovely birdbaths and stepping stones (watch our social media for delivery of our annual order - it goes fast!). Additionally, we have an array of indoor pottery, hanging baskets, fairy garden decor, wind chimes and other fun decor located inside the greenhouse. APPAREL FOXGLOVES Beautiful pottery from The Pottery Market EXPLORE INDOOR SPEARHEAD SPADES We are thrilled to now carry these modern planters by Peach & Pebble in a wide variety of shapes and sizes! EXPLORE COMING SOON BAREBONES We are thrilled to now carry these modern planters by Peach & Pebble in a wide variety of shapes and sizes! EXPLORE LOCAL ARTISANS Throughout the year we are proud to offer a growing selection of local, handcrafted goods at Painters. Throughout the season you can find creations from the makers listed below and more (stock may vary so checkout their instagrams (linked below) and follow us for social media for updates. POTTERY VINE & FROND Beautiful pottery from The Pottery Market EXPLORE PLANT HANGERS LINE BY LINE MACRAME We are thrilled to now carry these modern planters by Peach & Pebble in a wide variety of shapes and sizes! EXPLORE BOUQUETS MACKEY MEADOWS We are thrilled to now carry these modern planters by Peach & Pebble in a wide variety of shapes and sizes! EXPLORE

HELPFUL LINKS ​ Native & Eco-friendly Garden Advice: North Carolina Native Plant Society and Resources: NC Natives by Season and Color Native Groundcovers of NC Favorite Native Ferns for NC Gardens Native Wildflowers of NC 39 Harmful Ornamental Plants Still Sold in NC and Suggested Alternatives https://plants.ncwildflower.org/plant_galleries/ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Native Plants Database - A database with photos where you can search for 25,198 native plants by scientific or common name or choose a particular family of plant. Plants for Birds | Audubon North Carolina Bird-Friendly Native Plants List - A list of 400 plants native to NC that are ideal for supporting birds! Bird-Friendly Native Plants of the Year Program - Click here to learn about the program, see lots of resources for gardeners and bird-lovers & view a list of local retailers offering bird-friendly plants (yup, we're on it!). EcoBeneficial - Click here for a detailed website offering useful tips on gardening to improve our environment! Nesting & Overwintering Habitat for Pollinators & Other Beneficial Insects North Carolina Botanical Garden Resources: Native Trees and Shrubs for Your Garden* Native Wildflowers for Your Garden* Creating Your Pollinator Garden ​ Gardening Help: Soil Calculator - Click here to calculate soil needed to fill your raised beds. Soil, Mulch & Compost - Click here for a local business that supplies(and delivers) bulk mixes. NC Cooperative Extension - Click here to learn how your extension office can help (free soil testing & pest diagnosis!) Vegetable Garden Guide - Click here for a variety of helpful veggie garden tips. Grow Your Own Herbs - Click here for an easy-to-follow guide to growing herbs successfully. Beginners Guide to Bulbs - Click here for some great tips on how to grow bulbs! ​ Houseplants: Houseplant Pest ID & Treatment - Click here for a great visual guide to diseases on indoor plants. The Major Benefits of Houseplants - Click here for a video about the importance of houseplants. ​ Great Nearby Botanical Adventures: North Carolina Arboretum - Click here to plan a visit to their extensive gardens and exhibits! Asheville Botanical Gardens - Click here to learn about these beautiful local gardens. Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - Click here to learn about this amazing local icon - one of only two in the country! Bullington Gardens - Click here to learn about this beautiful public garden dedicated to educating students. Southern Highlands Reserve - Click here to learn about this peaceful preserve dedicated to preservation of natives.

WELCOME TO OUR FALL SEASON Fall Season 2023 September 14th - October 14th FALL HOURS: Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 9am - 4pm Friday: 9am - 4pm Saturday: 9am - 4pm Sunday: Closed GET DIRECTIONS WHAT YOU'LL FIND Trees & Shrubs Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs, and we will have a wider selection than ever before this season. We are especially excited about our extensive native shrub and tree options. The majority of our shrubs and trees are grown by our terrific local partners, with some natives coming to us from American Native Plants, a Maryland grower dedicated to sustainability and environmental restoration. ​ Click here for our Tree & Shrub Planting Guide & Guarantee. ​ ​ AVAILABILITY NEW THIS WEEK Tropical Vibes from Painters to Your Porch READ MORE Rex Begonias READ MORE MOTH-ERS DAY CELEBRATION READ MORE SEE MORE

New This Week March 18, 2024 Plants of the Week: West Coast Skip Laurel & Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel Prunus laurocerasus Broadleaf, evergreen shrub with lustrous dark green leaves and an easy-going, low-maintenance nature. These shrubs tolerate a wide range of conditions but perform best in partial to heavy shade in well-drained soils. Showy clusters of white blooms appear in springtime on 5” spikes near the times of stems before the season’s new flush of leaves arrive. Flowers are highly fragrant and smell like almonds and maraschino cherries! WHAT’S IN A NAME? Prunus is the ancient Latin name for “plum tree.” lauro- means “laurel” and - cerasus translates to “cherry.” FAMILY: Rosaceae -- Rose Family: A family full of showy flowers and many fruit bearing plants. Other family members include quince, pear, plum, cherry, serviceberry, ninebark, blackberry, apple, strawberry, etc. NATIVE RANGE: Native to regions bordering the Black Sea in southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia. The range starts in the west from Albania and Bulgaria and heads east through Turkey to the Caucasus Mountains and northern Iran. Cherry Laurel was first introduced to the UK from Constantinople in 1576 and naturalized quickly, which explains the alternate common name “English Laurel.” It is also naturalized in the Pacific Northwest, notably Oregon, Washington, California, and British Columbia, and it is in this region that Cherry Laurels are commonly cultivated and bred for nursery stock. FUN FACTS: Crushing or bruising the leaves of Cherry Laurel emits an almond or cherry smell – this is caused by prussic acid (cyanide). Do note that all parts of this shrub are toxic, especially the berries – keep an eye on pets and children when this plant is bearing fruit. On the plus side, this makes the plant unattractive to deer browsing. Bees and wasps are attracted to cherry laurel even when they’re not in flower. Cherry laurel produces extrafloral nectaries along the petiole. Extrafloral nectaries produce nectar to support a symbiotic relationship with ants – the sugar attracts and feeds ants while the ants act as a predatory insect that provide indirect defense against herbivores. POTENTIAL ISSUES: Shot hole fungus can affect shrubs that receive overhead irrigation. Continuous water droplets on leaves can create conditions for a leaf fungus that causes holes through the leaves, resembling a shotgun blast. Cherry laurels are best watered at the base of the shrub to avoid this eye sore. GROWING CONDITIONS: SOIL : Moist, well-drained soil supplemented with organic matter. Does not perform well in standing water or slow draining sites – promotes root rot. Do not over-fertilize cherry laurel. SUNLIGHT : Part shade to heavy shade HEIGHT/WIDTH : Varied, based on specific cultivars. Dense, suckering shrub often used as a privacy hedge. Cherry laurel responds well to pruning and can be maintained to size if desired. ZONES : 6-8 OUR OFFERINGS: ‘Otto Luyken’ Cherry Laurel – 6G at $90 , currently 2’ wide A compact variety growing to only 3-4’ tall with a spread reaching 6-8’ wide. Leaves are arranged in a more upward angle, about 60-45 degrees to the stem. Often used as a low hedge or groundcover–-a great plant to hide foundations or the under-deck views around homes. It can also be used as an attractive backdrop to balance out more showy shrubs. ‘West Coast Schipkaensis’ Laurel – 10G at $160, currently 5’ tall West Coast Skip laurel is a large and rapidly growing shrub reaching heights of 10-15’ and 5-6’ wide. The shrub’s form is upright and vase-shaped adorned with large glossy leaves. Works great as a privacy hedge when planted en masse. Skip laurel is one of the hardiest laurels tolerant to cold temps down to -6 degrees F (zones 5-8).