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HOUSEPLANT & SUCCULENT AVAILABILITY LIST GENERAL PLANT AVAILIBILITY TREE & SHRUB AVAILABILITY We do not list quantities as we have limited numbers of some items and availability can change quickly, so it is best to check with us before coming for a specific item. We do update this list weekly to reflect any new additions or sold out items. ​ ​ *Prices and availability are subject to change. This list does not show discounted prices. Weekly sales are listed in the Newsletter or New this Week. Don't see what you're looking for or have a question? Please Contact us .

SPRING 2024 PREDICTED AVAILABILITY HOUSEPLANT & SUCCULENT AVAILABILITY TREE & SHRUB AVAILABILITY Please note this list indicates all annuals, perennials, veggies and herbs being grown for our spring season, but is not a guarantee that these crops are currently ready for sale . ( F or houseplants & succulents, or shrubs, trees & fruits, see lists above.) Contact us if you are coming for specific items to ensure they are available at this time. We may have a few additions as the season progresses, and will also try to keep up with removing items as they sell out. ​ ​ This list does not show discounted prices. Weekly sales are listed in the Newsletter or New this Week. You can sort for Native plant availability using the arrows at the top of the far right column. ​ Don't see what you're looking for or have a question? Please Contact us . ​ Native Plant Availability

SPRING 2024 TREE & SHRUB AVAILABILITY LIST GENERAL AVAILABILITY HOUSEPLANT & SUCCULENT AVAILABILITY This list includes all shrubs and trees currently available including perennial edibles/fruits. Please note that we are unable to offer preorders, holds, or delivery. ​ *Availability is subject to change. This list is updated weekly. This list does not show discounted prices. Weekly sales are listed in the Newsletter or New this Week. ​ Don't see what you're looking for or have a question? Please Contact us . ​ Note: You won't find certain commonly requested shrubs on our list such as nandina, mimosa tree, barberry, Japanese spirea, butterfly bush, or burning bush because they are deemed invasive in NC. To view a list of invasive plants to avoid planting, visit the NC Native Plant Society website. For a helpful tutorial on commonly used invasive foundation plants and native alternatives, click here. Painters Plant Warranty does not apply to dormant plants.

EDIBLES We offer a broad selection of vegetables, herbs, fruiting shrubs, and fruiting trees. You will find heirloom varieties as well as those bred for disease resistance, container gardening, and more. Each year we grow both classic and unique cultivars, focusing on varieties that are proven to grow well in our climate. Our herb selection, full of unusual varieties, is especially celebrated, particularly during our annual spring Herb Fest. We are committed to locate and purchase only non-GMO vegetable and herb varieties. In the rare case of pest or disease outbreaks on edibles, we use only organic-safe treatments. SEE AVAILABILITY LISTS Resources Fruit Tree Pollination Guide Blueberry Pollination Guide Guide to Cool Season Veggies at Painters Vegetable Gardening 101 Growing Edibles in Small Spaces 2024 Perennial Edibles 2024 Vegetables and Herbs 2024 Perennial Edibles Scientific Name Name Variety Notes Self-Fruitful Malus domestica Apple Stayman amazing flavor & texture, produces until frost Malus domestica Apple Mutsu large fruit, complex and unique flavor Malus domestica Apple Fuji crisp & juicy texture, great for applesauce Malus domestica Apple Cortland Improved version of red McIntosh, sweeter Malus domestica Apple Honeycrisp very crisp and sweet, large fruit Malus domestica Apple Gala sweet and popular, keeps well Malus domestica Apple Jonagold Cross of Jonathan and Golden Delicious, tasty fruit Malus domestica Apple Pink Lady tart yet sweet, very popular flavor Malus domestica Apple Red Delicious disease resistant, high yielding, pollinates many others Diospyros kaki Asian Persimmon Hana Fuyu Non-astringent, very large fruit, but ***only hardy to zone 7*** Self Fruitful Asparagus officinalis Asparagus Sweet Purple sweeter than green varieties, large spears, wait 2 years to harvest Self Fruitful Asparagus officinalis Asparagus Purple Passion sweeter than green varieties, large spears, wait 2 years to harvest Self Fruitful Asparagus officinalis Asparagus (Male) Jersey Giant very large spears, very high yields, wait 2 years to harvest Self Fruitful Rubus fruticosus Blackberry, Thornless Chester most winter-hardy of thornless varieties, tolerates heat/humidity, sweet fruit Self Fruitful Rubus hybrid Blackberry, Thornless Triple Crown large, firm and sweet berries, thornless and fast growing Self Fruitful Vaccinium hybrid Blueberry, Northern Highbush Chandler exceptionally large sweet berries, mid season & very long harvest Vaccinium hybrid Blueberry, Northern Highbush Duke leading early cultivar, high yeild & tasty berries, pretty fall foliage Vaccinium hybrid Blueberry, Northern Highbush Blueray handles both cold winters & hot summers, very large sweet midseason berries Vaccinium hybrid Blueberry, Northern Highbush Bluegold heavy crops, excellent flavor, compact habit, midseason Vaccinium hybrid Blueberry, Northern Highbush Bluecrop high yields of sweet fruit midsummer Vaccinium hybrid Blueberry, Northern Highbush Patriot more spreading habit can be good for containers, mildly sweet berries Vaccinium hybrid Blueberry, Rabbiteye Climax heat resistant, high yielding, sweet & lightly spicy fruit Vaccinium hybrid Blueberry, Rabbiteye Premier large and flavorful berries mid to late spring Vaccinium hybrid Blueberry, Southern Highbush Misty popular ornamental variety, high yields of sweet berries early season Vaccinium hybrid Blueberry, Southern Highbush Pink Lemonade sweet pink fruit, pretty fall color, midseason fruit Vaccinium hybrid Blueberry, Southern Highbush Sunshine Blue very attractive and tasty, midseason fruit (crosses w/most bbs) Prunus avium Cherry 'Bing' ***difficult to grow in warm climates (z5-7)***, needs another sweet cherry Malus Crabapple Toringo good pollinator for other apples, good for preserves Sambucus canadensis Elderberry Bob Gordon pretty blooms, larger & sweeter berries, needs another type for good production Sambucus canadensis Elderberry Ranch pretty blooms, prolific berries, needs another type for best production Ficus carica Fig Brown Turkey & Chicago Hardy are hardiest, often dies back to ground Self Fruitful Lycium barbarum Goji Berry easy to grow, prolific Self Fruitful Vitis vinifera Grape, Green/White, seedless Marquis very productive, great flavor & very juicy, great fresh or preserved Self Fruitful Vitis labrusca Grape, blue-black, seedless Concord one of best blue-black grapes, good for preserves & juice Self Fruitful Actinidia arguta Hardy Kiwi Prolific Self fertile, small fruits, takes several years to produce Self Fruitful Armoracia rusticana Horseradish Czech easy to grow, harvest in 1 yr & leave part of root so it is perennial Self Fruitful Morus Mulberry Everbearing ***cold sensitive (zone 7)***, dwarf works well in containers, prolific Self Fruitful Passiflora incarnata Passionflower Vine Typically available in fall season (hard to overwinter in pots, but once established in garden, almost invasive & very prolific Self Fruitful Asimina triloba Paw Paw beautiful native tree, unique blooms, needs a different cultivar/plant 3 ss Prunus persica Peach Contender more cold hardy than many, very disease resistant Self Fruitful Prunus persica Peach Redhaven great flavor, vigorous, disease resistant Self Fruitful Prunus persica Peach Redskin good for areas w/late frost dates but not too hot (z5-8), fast growing Self Fruitful Pyrus communis Pear Kieffer flavorful, heavy yields, tolerates drought & flood, plant another pear for best production Pyrus communis Pear Ayers aka sugar pear, very sweet fruit, more production w/another pear Pyrus Pear, Asian Shinseiki pretty, fragrant blooms in spring, heavy fruiting, pollinate w/any other pear Pyrus Pear, Asian Shinko sweet, juicy and very crisp, apple shaped fruit, pollinate w/any other pear Prunus salicina Plum Methley great vigor & production, beauiful spring blooms Self Fruitful Prunus salicina Plum Santa Rosa sweet, firm fruit, beautiful habit and spring blooms Self Fruitful Rubus x Raspberry Royalty purple when ripe, sweet, very productive & pest resistant Self Fruitful Rubus idaeus var. strigosus Raspberry Fall Gold large, sweet-tart yellow berries in spring & fall, thorned canes Self Fruitful Rheum rhabarbarum Rhubarb Victoria thick and very red stalks, not stringy or tough, wait 2 years for harvest Self Fruitful Aronia x grandiflora Serviceberry Autumn Brilliance Sometimes also have ss Downy & Shadblow… Downy has best fruit next to Saskatoon (native to northwest, wants cooler weather) Self Fruitful Fragaria x ananassa Strawberry, Everbearing Quinault Best flavor, but do not hold well - eat right away Self Fruitful Fragaria x ananassa Strawberry, June Bearing Chandler Last longer after picking, and production through spring into summer Self Fruitful 2024 Perennial Edibles 2024 Vegetables and Herbs Anise Hyssop Arugula, Speedy Basil, African Blue Basil, Cinnamon Basil, Everleaf Genovese Basil, Holy Basil, Holy - Red and Green Basil, Lemon Basil, Pesto Perpetuo Basil, Purple Ruffles Basil, Red Ruben Basil, Sweet Basil, Sweet Large Leaf Italian Basil, Thai Siam Queen Basil. Lettuce Leaf Tuscany Borage Broccoli, Imperial Brussels Sprout, Jade Cross Cabbage, China Express Cabbage, Ruby Perfection Cabbage, Savoy Ace Cabbage, Stone Head Calendula Catnip Cauliflower, Snow Crown Cauliflower, Veronica-Romanesco Chamomile, German/Common Chives, Common Chives, Garlic Cilantro, Santo Collards, Flash Cucumber, H-19 Little Leaf (Pickling) Cucumber, Marketmore 76 (Slicer) Curry Plant Cutting Celery Dill, Fernleaf Dill, Superdukat Echinacea angustifolia Eggplant, Black Beauty Eggplant, Millionaire Eucalyptus, Baby Blue Bouquet Fennel, Bronze Feverfew French Tarragon Germander, Upright (Teucrium chamaedrys) Jewels of Opar Kale, Beira Kale, Red Russian Kale, Toscano Kale, Winterbor Kohlrabi, Kossak Lavender, Phenomenal Lavender, Superblue Lavender, Vera (Lavandula angustifolia) Leek, King Richard Lemon Balm Lemon Grass, East Indian Lemon Verbena Lettuce, Buttercrunch Lettuce, Leaf Dark Red Lollo Rossa Lettuce, Leaf Encore Mix Lettuce, Leaf Salad Bowl Green Lettuce, Romaine Parris Island Lovage Marjoram, Sweet Melon, Cantaloupe 'Sarah's Choice' Mexican Mint Marigold Mexican Oregano Mint, Apple Mint Mint, Berries and Cream Mint, Curly Mint Mint, Eastern Desert Mint Mint, Mojito Mint Mint, Orange Mint Mint, Peppermint Mint, Spearmint Mint, Strawberry Mint Mustard Mix, America Mizuna Nasturtium, Dwf Jewel Mix Okra, Clemson Spineless Onion, White Lisbon Bunching Pak Choi, Joi Choi Parsley, Flat Leaf Italian Parsley, Moss Curled Patchouli Pepper, Anaheim Pepper, California Wonder Pepper, Ghost Pepper, Giant Marconi Pepper, Golden California Wonder Pepper, Habanero Red Pepper, Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper, Jalapeno Pepper, Keystone Red Giant Pepper, Lunchbox Mix Pepper, Orange Bell Pepper, Poblano Pepper, Purple Beauty Pepper, Red Cayenne Long Slim Pepper, Scotch Bonnet Red Pepper, Serrano Pepper, Shishito Pepper, Sweet Banana Pepper, Tobasco Pumpkin, New England Pie Pumpkin, Spookie Rosemary, Arp Rosemary, Hills Hardy Sage, Bergartten Sage, Garden Grey Sage, Pineapple Sage, Purple Sage, Tricolor Salad Burnet Salvia, Pineapple Sage Santolina, Grey Lavender Cotton Savory, Summer Savory, Winter Spinach, Savoy Bloomsdale Stevia Summer Squash, Black Zucchini Summer Squash, Early Summer Crookneck Summer Squash, Scallop Early White Bush Swiss Chard, Bright Lights Tarragon, French Thyme, English (Thymus vulgaris) Thyme, Hi-Ho Silver (Thymus argentea) Thyme, Magic Carpet (Thymus serpyllum) Thyme, Pink Chintz (Thymus serpyllum) Tomatillo, Super Verde Tomato, Amish Paste Tomato, Better Boy Tomato, Big Beef Tomato, Boxcar Willie Tomato, Brandywine Red Tomato, Celebrity Plus Tomato, Cherokee Purple Tomato, Dancing with Smurfs Tomato, Early Girl Tomato, German Johnson Pink Tomato, Juliet Tomato, Lemon Boy Tomato, Mortgage Lifter Tomato, Pineapple Tomato, Roma Plum Tomato, Sungold Tomato, Sweet Million Tomato, Yellow Pear Valerian, Common Watermelon, Sugar Baby 2024 Vegetables and Herbs

NATIVE PLANTS Native plants--those that existed in North America before European settlement--have evolved to thrive in our specific climate, soils, and temperatures. Our native plant selection typically averages around 300 varieties and each season we increase the numbers of straight-species natives we sow and sell. We care deeply about growing plants that support our pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. The majority of the native plants we sell can be found naturally growing in the WNC area, but we also include some that are native to the general region. Our natives are grown here at the greenhouse with the exception of some shrubs and trees from local nurseries. Search Natives in our Availability Lists RELATED BLOG POSTS A Guide to Native Plants: Straight Species vs. Nativars Aug 13, 2022 Why We Love Native Plants Feb 18, 2022 FALL GARDEN DESIGNS BY PAINTERS Sep 20, 2023 10 Favorite Plants for Attracting Moths, Our Beautiful Unsung Pollinators Jul 28, 2023 1 2 3 4 5 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants NC Natives by Season and Color Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Native Plants Database Native Trees and Shrubs for Your Garden ​ Our Favorite Native Herbaceous Perennials Bee Balm Blue Star Coneflower Dwarf-eared Coreopsis Helenium Indian Pink Maximilian Sunflower Royal Fern Short Toothed Mountain Mint Swamp Milkweed Trillium Woodland Phlox Black Cohosh Cardinal Flower Dwarf Crested Iris Flag Iris Heliopsis Joe Pye Weed Penstemon Rudbeckia Solomon's Seal Threadleaf Coreopsis White-Topped Sedge Blazing Star Columbine Dwarf Mexican Hat Garden Phlox Heuchera villosa Joe Pye Weed Rattlesnake Master Sensitive Fern Stoke's Aster Thrift (moss) Phlox Wild Bergamot Herbaceous Pernnials Our Favorite Native Ferns Christmas Fern Ostrich Fern Leatherwood Fern Royal Fern New York Fern Sensitive Fern Native Ferns Our Favorite Native Vines American Wisteria Crossvine Carolina Jessamine Passion Flower Vine Coral Honeysuckle Vines Our Favorite Native Ground Covers Allegheny Spurge Pennsylvania Sedge Thrift (moss) Phlox Green and Gold Sensitive Fern Wild Ginger Ostrich Fern Short Toothed Mountain Mint Woodland Phlox Ground Covers Our Favorite Native Grasses Big Bluestem Little Bluestem Pink Muhly Grass Splitbeard Bluestem Blue Grama Grass Northern Sea Oats (River Oats) Prairie Dropseed Indian grass Pennsylvania Sedge Red Switchgrass Grasses Our Favorite Native Edibles--Coming Soon! Edibles Our Favorite Native Trees & Shrubs American Beautyberry American Witch Hazel Blueberry (assorted) Coralberry Downy Serviceberry Eastern Redbud Inkberry Holly Northern Red Oak Possumhaw Viburnum Red Maple (assorted) Shadblow Serviceberry Snowberry Summersweet Clethra Sweetbay Magnolia Winterberry American Beech Bald Cypress Buttonbush Deciduous Azalea (assorted) Eastern Hemlock Flowering Dogwood Mountain Laurel Oak (assorted) Pussy Willow Redtwig Dogwood Shrubby St. John's Wort Southern Bush Honeysuckle Swamp Rose Sweetshrub / Carolina Allspice American Holly Black Chokeberry Catawba Rhododendron Doghobble (assorted) Eastern Ninebark Fothergilla Ninebark (assorted) Oakleaf Hydrangea (assorted) Red Buckeye River Birch Smooth Sumac Spicebush Sweet Gum Virginia Sweetspire Trees & Shrubs

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! NEW THIS WEEK Plant of the Week: Chokeberry READ MORE Herb Fest 2024 READ MORE Plant of the Week: Scented Geraniums 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 Dana Owen 1 hour ago 1 min Painters Month-By-Month Garden Calendar Sara Surabian 1 hour ago 7 min Your Complete Guide to Hydrangeas 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!

New This Week August 10, 2023 West Asheville Elementary Garden's Bird Friendly Transformation Thanks to the Audubon’s Native Plants for Birds Program One of our favorite long-time customers, Jamie Harrelson, recently spearheaded a partnership with the local Audubon chapter to transform a garden to benefit birds and pollinators. Most of the plants came from Painters, and we were so excited to see what she did with them! What better way to encourage our youngest generations to learn about and appreciate native plants and wildlife? The birds and pollinators they will witness on these native plants will surely lead to budding gardeners and ecologists down the road; what a great teaching tool and garden therapy for the school and community! Below is an article Jamie wrote about the transformation along with photos of the project, likely to be included in the upcoming Blue Ridge Audubon Newsletter. In 2019, a garden bed at Lucy S. Herring Elementary School (formerly Vance Elementary School) in West Asheville caught my attention—the garden had, over the years, become a bit overgrown and was showing potential for a positive transformation. At that time, I was serving on the Board of Directors of the Blue Ridge Audubon Chapter (then known as the Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society), and, as a passionate birder and budding gardener, I was eager to expand Audubon’s Native Plants for Birds program. A partnership between the chapter and Lucy S. Herring Elementary seemed like the perfect fit. I had graduated from the school many years prior, and I still lived just down the street in the house I had grown up in. Also, the school’s focus on “the study of people and their relationship with the natural environment” dovetailed wonderfully with Audubon’s work on native plants and bird conservation. Faculty at the school were very interested when I reached out about this proposed partnership. The first step was prepping the garden bed, which involved a lot of digging and weeding. Kudos to two inspiring and dedicated Audubon volunteers—Tom Tribble and Nancy Casey—for their assistance with all of that digging. Those of you who garden know all too well that it’s hot and dirty work! The next step—and perhaps the most satisfying—was putting plants in the ground. We selected plants that are native to the area, provide a benefit to birds and pollinators, and grow well in the garden’s soil and light conditions. With funding assistance from the Audubon chapter, we purchased plants and started planting! Most of the plants came from my favorite plant nursery: Painters Greenhouse, located in Old Fort. Students at the school assisted with planting, and it was a great opportunity to talk to them about the importance of native plants. Fast-forward to summer 2023, and the garden is flourishing. On a typical summer day, you can find several species of native plants in bloom, and the garden is visited by various types of bees, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators. Monarch caterpillars munch on the milkweed leaves. Birds keep a watchful eye on the insect comings and goings, hoping to snag a tasty meal. A newly-installed sign educates passersby about the importance of native plants and provides suggestions for bird-friendly gardening. This project has involved the dedicated efforts of many folks over the years, and we continue to maintain the garden with the help of volunteers. Thanks to Jordan Diamond and Jenny Perry for their early interest in the partnership, and many thanks to Jordan for her work to establish and maintain gardens elsewhere on the school campus for the benefit of students, faculty and staff, visitors, and wildlife. Randy Richardson provided guidance on choosing plants for the garden. Tom Tribble and Nancy Casey have put in many hours of work to help improve the garden, and Tom was instrumental in sign installation. Last but certainly not least, Claudia Harrelson and Amber Harrelson-Williams have been an integral part of the project from the very beginning; their enthusiastic efforts and unwavering support have helped maintain the project’s momentum. If you are ever in the area, take a moment to stop and see what you can spot in the garden—and perhaps feel heartened by the fact that a group of dedicated people *can* make a positive difference! Jamie Harrelson Jamie (second from right) with her mother, Claudia, and sister, Amber - all three are dedicated bird watchers and native plant enthusiasts. We hope this story will encourage home gardeners as well as schools and community spaces to consider similar bird and pollinator-friendly installations/transformations!

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New This Week August 25, 2022 Fall Annuals Pansies, Mums, and Violas Oh My! As we head into fall and your favorite summer blooms begin to fade, it is time to start thinking about cool weather plants for your garden! We will offer a vibrant selection of Belgian and Yoder mums in assorted colors as well as a wide assortment of pansies and violas at our fall sale. MUMS Your quintessential fall container plant. You'd be hard pressed to walk down a street in October and not find mums on someones porch, and for good reason - they come in all of our favorite fall colors. Decorating your porch for fall can be as easy a plopping a pot of these into your favorite container (or just leaving them in their growing container as they get so full they often hide the entire pot)! In this still sweltering summer heat, we recommend waiting a few weeks before putting your mums out - or if you buy them in earlier September, consider putting them in part shade until the sun/heat isn't quite so strong. PANSIES A few of these stunners can go a long way - their large flowers pack a big punch and they come in so many colors, you'll have a hard time choosing! These flowers make a big impact and can quickly liven up a front porch or add interest to a walkway. We choose cultivars that are known for long bloom times and resilience in a range of weather conditions for our WNC climate. VIOLAS Even after your marigolds have died, your impatiens are gone, and the frost has toasted your coleus and zinnias, these flowers will be going strong. We find that the traditional cultivars like Johnny Jump Up's are the hardiest. Violas will continue to bloom under a foot of snow and through May. Violas have small flowers with more buds per plant, filling in a pot or front of a garden bed nicely. PANSIES VS. VIOLAS: What's the Difference? Did you know that pansies are derived from violas? That means all pansies are violas but not all violas are pansies. But what sets them apart? Pansies have bigger flowers that always make a statement, but have fewer blooms at one time. They are taller and larger overall than violas. You’ll often find pansies in a wider variety of colors. Violas are smaller with more blooms per plant. They spread more easily and will trail slightly if placed on the edge of a planter. The main difference we notice here in WNC is that violas are typically hardier than pansies and will provide you with flowers from October through April - even after a snowfall! If you notice your pansies or especially violas looking a bit leggy toward winter, give them a haircut - they will put out new growth and have an improved habit and more blooms. VIEW FALL PLANT AVAILABILITY LIST VIEW FALL TREE & SHRUB AVAILABILITY LIST

New This Week April 1, 2024 Moths, Pollinators, & other Insects: Read Up and then Meet Up! Local Events on BUGS! FOR ALL OF US WHO LOVE BUGS! A few refresher reads from last year's Pollinator Week will get you excited and ready for the upcoming community events at The Black Mountain Center for the Arts. www.paintersgreenhouse.com 10 Favorite Plants for Attracting Moths, Our Beautiful Unsung Pollinators The Cecropia Moth is perhaps one of the most magnificent of our native species. Source: Moths of North AmericaIt's National Moth Week! This means folks from all over the world are participating in a global citizen science project, taking photos of moths they attract or find, and sharing them with conservation organizations. Don't know how to attract moths via moth lights or baiting? Wondering why you should care? Find them fascinating and want to learn about events in our area to geek out w www.paintersgreenhouse.com Moths: The Pollinators You Didn't Know About All the media hype seems to be focused on bees, and perhaps a few butterflies, as the most important pollinators. For sure, pollinators are critical to us and the environment, with about 80% of flowering plants requiring active pollination by ants, bees, bats, birds, butterflies, moths, wasps and other animals, and about 75% of our crops depending on pollinators. Without pollinators we would starve and have little to look at in the natural world! We all tend to think of bees (specifically hone And once you've done some homework, meet up with other insect aficionados at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts: Please Bug Me An Exhibit that Celebrates the Importance and Beauty of Insects Exhibit Dates: March 29-April 28 Please Bug Me Reception and Presentation April 19th, 4:30 pm Free and Open to the Public Stay up and Bug out! April 12th, 8:00 - 10:00 pm Free Event Moth Nights Discoveries in the Darkness April 19th, 6:30 pm A Free Educational Presentation Find a quick list of Painters favorite pollinator plants here . Plus more information on supporting pollinators & wildlife can also be found on our Resources Page.

New This Week September 7, 2023 Week of Sept 11th: Fall Season in Photos Take a tour of our fall offerings

New This Week September 6, 2023 Week of Sept 4th: What to Expect This Fall An incredible selection of homegrown beauties! We grew almost all of our annuals, perennials and edibles here on site for this fall season, and the hard work and individualized care of our production and growing teams shows! We also have an amazing selection of shrubs and trees, a majority of which were grown here or nearby. And don't forget our beautiful houseplant offerings, including some specialties we've been growing! You can view our availability and pricing here. Read on for just a few of our favorites... SHRUBS & TREES Native favorites Fringe Tree & American Beautyberry - Economically priced in 1-Gallon pots, fast growing so you'll quickly have a showpiece. Aronias - Three species of beautiful chokeberries in varied sizes. Staghorns - Three species of these beautiful natives. Redbud - We finally have the sraight species back in stock! Franklin Tree - Well-established and currently blooming! Great Rhododendron Selection Highlights are the "Capistrano", a variety by David Leach known as the best yellow Rhodo there is, and "Polarnacht", a German variety that has beautiful purple/magenta blooms with a compact habit. Specialty Redbuds 'Forest Pansy' 7G - gorgeous deep red/purple leaves and stunning blooms in the spring. "Ruby Falls" 10G - true cascading, deep purple foliage. Conifers Hemlocks and Bald Cypress that are really nicely established. Thujas for days - we have every color, size and shape you need! Arizona Blue Ice Juniper - gorgeous color contrast, smells amazing, faster growing. Fruit Trees Beautifully established and a great selection - the time to plant these is now! HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Coreopsis - An assortment of some of the loveliest varieties, including straight species natives. Many in bloom and looking great for fall. Ironweed - We have both New York Ironweed and the Iron Butterfly cultivar, covered in rich purple blooms and pollinators! Echinaceas - Our selection includes a lot of rich warm tones perfect for fall, plus several straight species natives. Grasses are looking stunning - we made sure to grow plenty of Pink Muhly, and we have an extensive selection of colors and textures for various planting needs. ANNUALS We grew some beautiful, unique varieties of pansies and violas this season, and we are especially proud of how our mums turned out (kudos to our amazing growers during such a challenging, hot summer)! Make sure to also check out the Crossandra and Mula Mula for amazing seasonal color and fabulous texture! HOUSEPLANTS We've got some real beauties for all of you collectors out there, including our Thai Constellations grown with love (and competitively priced). And much, much more!! EXPANDED RETAIL OPTIONS We are excited to expand our retail selection with products from local artisans such as Solstice Handmade (native wildlife and plant art), Line by Line Macrame (plant hangers, earrings & more), and Earth Echoes (herbal products including a 'Painters Blend' gardeners' lotion), plus Elm Dirt Organic Liquid Fertilizers , houseplant tools by October Violet , Corona garden tools and more! BEHIND THE SCENES We have continued to work hard to improve our organization, production planning, and marketing with the incorporation of our Point of Sale and Inventory Management System this season. We have learned a lot about what our customers want, and have been very proactive in sowing and planting a much more extensive variety of natives (including straight species) and edibles (most will be ready next spring). We have also worked hard to find the perfect outdoor stickers and to get barcoding on every pot. The goal with barcoding is a faster checkout experience, and with receipts going to your email, you'll have a record of all purchases along with occasional growing tips for challenging or unique species. We remain committed to providing quality locally grown, healthy plants, while staying competitvely priced. You can learn more about the customer benefits of our POS and how we price our plants in our FAQ section . Our availability list with prices can be viewed here . We are SO EXCITED to share the beauty of the greenhouse with you in one week!!