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Saturday April 4th and Sunday April 5th New This Week March 29, 2026 Easter Week Sale Saturday April 4th and Sunday April 5th Get ready to fill your Easter baskets with more than just chocolate! This weekend, we’re celebrating the arrival of spring with an exclusive sale on flats of Pansies and Violas. Whether you're looking for the deep, velvety "faces" of our classic pansies or the dainty, resilient charm of our violas, these frost-hardy favorites are the perfect way to brighten up your front porch or Easter brunch table. Stop by Saturday and Sunday, April 4th-5th, to grab these cool-weather beauties while supplies last. Give your garden the "pop" of color it’s been waiting for! A full flat of 18 is now $26.00! (Originally valued at $33.30) With such a vibrant spectrum of hues and patterns to pick from, the hardest part of your visit will be narrowing down your favorites!

An easy-care, beautiful blooming native that makes a charming groundcover! New This Week March 31, 2025 Mouse-Eared Coreopsis 'Nana' An easy-care, beautiful blooming native that makes a charming groundcover! Mouse-Eared Coreopsis 'Nana' aka Dwarf Tickseed (This season at Painters, we have straight sps as well as nativar "Elfin Gold") Add this great plant to your list of native groundcovers--whether you're just adding to your gardens or doing some restoration planting. A slow spreader to 2' wide per plant, it's a great naturalizer for areas with rocky or poor soils . They do like some drainage, and prefer to have some supplemental watering (some other coreopsis are more drought tolerant, but these do want regular water while getting established and supplemental watering through drier/hotter periods). Spreads via underground stems, allowing for transplant of 'babies' or off shoots to other spots if desired. Simply BEAUTIFUL spring color--a less commonly seen rich gold-- and if you have the time to deadhead the spent blooms, you will continue to have sporadic blooms in summer and another smaller flush in fall (Pro tip: when mostly done with spring flush, just take sheers or a weedwhacker to the entire area as the bloom stalks rise above foliage and you can deadhead them without damaging leaves). Good pollinator support-- butterflies love them . A wonderful edge/border plant, especially impactful planted en masse. Even when not in bloom or sporadic flowering, the foliage forms a nice low mat of dense shiny leaves. Stays partially green year-round, but more leaves flush in the growing season. Check out these photos from a staff member's garden--year two, three, and year four! Coreopsis 'Nana' Year Two Coreopsis 'Nana' Year Three Coreopsis 'Nana' Year Four (The photo is a little blurry, but you can see such a lovely progression!)

Silvery Bracts & Buttercup Blooms New This Week March 25, 2026 Grape Honeysuckle 'Kintzley's Ghost' Silvery Bracts & Buttercup Blooms If you like a showy climber, silvery foliage, hummingbirds, and a drought-tolerant, deer-resistant plant—then we have the plant for you! Grape Honeysuckle ‘Kintzley’s Ghost’ Lonicera reticulata ‘ Kintzley’s Ghost’ We recently learned of a new deciduous honeysuckle native to the central US: Grape Honeysuckle ‘Kintzley’s Ghost’. This native cultivar was selected by William “Ped” Kintzley who worked in the greenhouses at Iowa State University in the 1880s. The vine was known only to the Kintzley family until a nurseryman discovered it in the landscape of Ped Kintzley’s grandson in Fort Collins, CO. ‘Kintzley’s Ghost’ has beautiful silvery-blue foliage and an almost all-white bract at the base of tubular, yellow blooms. While not fragrant, the summer blooms are great for pollinators (bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds)! The blooms turn to bright red berries in the fall. No worries here, this vine is not invasive like some other honeysuckles ( Lonicera japonica ). Support this climber on a trellis and allow it grow to its full potential of 8-12’ in height. It’s adaptive to most soils. Once this low-maintenance and deer-resistant vine is established, it can even tolerate drought. For the best show of silvery foliage and yellow blooms, grow it in partial shade to full sun (4-6+ hours of sunlight) and in zones 4-8. References: https://plantselect.org/plantstories/horticultural-heirloom-kintzleys-ghost/ These are high-impact plants ready to make a statement immediately. The ready-to-climb 3G pots are $40.00 each. A fantastic investment for years of unique foliage and seasonal blooms. But stock is limited! Grab yours now before this ethereal beauty disappears. Lonicera reticulata 'Kintzley's Ghost®' Deciduous vine (z4-8) full sun-part shade Climbing 8-12' Cultivar of a central US native, propagated in the 1800s by an Iowa gardener named William ''Ped'' Kintzley Deer resistant, not aggressive, adaptable to most soils Unique, spectacular, easy-care

Your Giant Ferns are Growing In for Spring New This Week October 17, 2023 Behind the Scenes with Painter's Famous Ferns Your Giant Ferns are Growing In for Spring Those famous Painters ferns are being grown in for you to take home next spring! Peek behind the scenes as we cultivate these giant tropical beauties. Freshly planted Boston Fern plugs (they arrive as tiny 1" square babies!). Kimberley Queen Ferns are more upright, don't shed, and can tolerate a range of sun exposure. Here they are after a month of growing. Production Team members hard at work transplanting rooted ferns from pots to their final homes in hanging baskets. Painters grows thousands of tropical ferns each year, and several varieties, so you can get just the right one... or two!... or more! See you March 6th!

Our favorite fragrant plants are here! New This Week March 8, 2026 Making Scents in your Garden: Literal Scent-Makers Our favorite fragrant plants are here! Stop and smell the roses (and the lilacs, and the paperbush)! Our favorite fragrant plants are here. These scent-makers will help your garden smell as good as it looks! We often design gardens for the eye forgetting the transportive nature of aroma. Beyond just pure floral enchantment, our noses provide direct links to our past. Unlike other senses, fragrance is processed in the limbic system —a brain region typically associated with memory and emotional processes. This biological connection is why the scent of a specific flower can trigger a sudden, powerful emotional reaction more effectively than just looking at it. So go ahead and create some memories in your garden full of fragrance! A few tips for fragrance gardens: Layer your plants for consistent scent across the seasons. Just like you might plant for staggered blooms throughout the year, time fragrant bulbs in the spring, add spring and summer scents with shrubs, trees, and herbs, and include perennials for aromas into autumn. Position plants near windows, pathways, and doorways to maximize your enjoyment. Scented geraniums were notably popular and strategically planted along pathways in Victorian times so that long skirts would brush against the foliage and release a dreamy scent! And don’t forget about the evening scents for nighttime pollinators: four o’clocks, evening primrose, night-blooming jasmine, and moonflower are great ones! Highly fragranced plants always go fast, but we’ve got a great stock right now. Read up and then come find your favorite! Scented blooms: Paperbush bloom at Painters Paperbush Edgeworthia chrysantha Stunningly sweet clusters of yellow flowers bloom in winter, emitting a truly magical gardenia-like fragrance. This is a stop-in-your tracks kind of aroma! We have them in 3G pots for $52.00. And while we have a good amount right now, they always go FAST. It's the irresistible aroma! Desert Orchid ‘El Nino’ Exquisite pink orchid-like summer blooms have a unique, delightfully sweet fragrance. Read more in our feature of the week here: CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT 'El Nino' Delicate highly fragrant blossoms on 'Sweet and Lo' Sweet Box at Painters Sweet Box ‘Sweet and Lo’ Slender pink-white flowers perfume the air with a jasmine-like fragrance late winter to early spring, adored by pollinators 2G pots for $36.00 Orange Sweet Olive Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus Highly fragrant, bright orange, tiny fall blooms have a perfume reminiscent of apricot ( Photo at the top). Tall specimens in 3G pots for $38.00. 2 Varieties of incredibly fragrant and sought after Korean Spice Viburnums: 'Spice Baby': Fragrant pink-white spring blooms; foliage takes on attractive burgundy shades in fall. 3Gal pots for $40.00. A great price for years of fragrance. 'Spice Cowboy' : Cultivar prized for its large, white, snowball blooms that fill the air with their fragrance in spring; foliage turns bright red-orange in fall. 3Gal pots for $40.00. Korean Spice Viburnum in bloom 5 different Lilacs at Painters this spring: Bloomerrang 'Dark Purple' : Fragrant purple flowers bloom first in spring, then again mid-summer to fall 'Congo': Large, abundant clusters of wonderfully fragrant purple flowers in spring, adored by pollinators and excellent for cut arrangements 'Miss Kim': Abundant, fragrant, lavender-pink blooms in spring; burgundy foliage in fall 'Baby Kim' : Dwarf version of the popular Miss Kim variety with fragrant pink-purple blooms mid to late spring 'Old Glory': Fragrant, showy panicles of flower bloom in mid spring, about a week earlier than most Click on our Tree and Shrub Availability List for prices, sizes, and quantities. Scented foliage: 2 different varieties of Illicium: Florida Anise Tree and Star Flower Anise ‘Orion,’ Florida Anise Tree: Lustrous foliage exudes an anise aroma when crushed; dazzling, dark red flowers (not quite so nicely scented) bloom in spring Star Flower 'Orion': Delightfully fragrant foliage, lovely white starburst flowers bloom from spring to fall with an otherworldly charm. Both varieties in 3G pots for $38.00 Plus all the varieties of scented geraniums! Read about Scented Geranium at Painters And tropical or herbal delights! Don’t miss these scented treats in the greenhouse: Herbs (Basils, Mints, Lavender, and more) and Citrus Plants (Meyer Lemon, Key Lime, Lemon & Lime Cocktail Tree, & 'Eureka' Variegated Pink) all with fabulous, fragrant foliage. Click on our Growing and Availability List for prices, sizes, and quantities. Heliotrope ‘Marine’ Deliciously fragrant, deep purple flowers bloom summer to fall; be sure to plant in a spot where you can regularly enjoy their spectacular scent. 6" pots are $6.50. Night Blooming Jessamine Intensely fragrant, creamy white summer flowers release their heady perfume at night. 4' pots available for $14.00. Arabian Jasmine Brilliant white, enchantingly fragrant flowers bloom in summer and sporadically throughout the year. 4' pots available for $14.00. Common 'scents' says you should get to Painters ASAP! Come snag these scent-makers before they go!

Give the gift that keeps on growing! New This Week December 12, 2023 Need a gift idea? Give the gift that keeps on growing! Whether someone loves grand gestures or simple delights, plants are always the perfect present. For a tangible gift, physical gift cards are ready for purchase during our open hours. Need something sooner than that? Our digital gift certificates can be bought online 24/7 and delivered straight to your inbox (or theirs). No matter the occasion or recipient, a Painters gift card is the perfect present for your plant-loving loved one.

We found a collapsed hummingbird at the greenhouse on Monday New This Week June 6, 2022 Hummingbird Rescue We found a collapsed hummingbird at the greenhouse on Monday A staff member found a collapsed hummingbird in our soil room on Monday. It appeared to be in shock from lack of food. We quickly mixed together some sugar water to feed it. Before long the bird was back on its feet and in the air within minutes! it definitely put smiles on our team's faces and was a great way to start the week! https://video.wixstatic.com/video/a514f4_8ac1c1e67b7b4eeea864766a70c80c21/720p/mp4/file.mp4

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. EDIBLES We carry a wide 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, and our herb selection, full of unusual varieties, is especially celebrated. We are committed to locate and provide only non-GMO vegetables and herbs. In the rare case of pest or disease outbreaks on edibles, we use only organic-safe treatments. 2026 Perennial Edibles 2026 Vegetables & Herbs 2026 Tomatoes Blueberry Pollination Chart Fruit Tree Pollination Guide Perennial Edibles Scroll through these pages to read a bit about what we have for you this season. For prices, sizes and quantities, see our Tree & Shrub Availability. GROWING NOTE: Self-fruitful = does not require cross-pollination, but may bear more fruit if another individual of the same variety is present Name Variety Scientific Name Notes Self-Fruitful Apple Mutsu Malus domestica A critical pollinator to many other varieties; does well cross-pollinated by Fuji Apple Fuji Malus domestica crisp & juicy texture, great for applesauce Apple Honeycrisp Malus domestica very crisp and sweet, large fruit Apple McIntosh Malus domestica good for eating fresh or cooking. Cross-pollinate with Fuji, Gala, or Braeburn Apple Gala Malus domestica sweet and popular, keeps well Apple Granny Smith Malus domestica excellent for cooking; pollinators include Golden Delicious and Gala Self Fruitful Apple Pink Lady Malus domestica tart yet sweet, very popular flavor Apple Red Delicious Malus domestica disease resistant, high yielding, pollinates many others Apple Arkansas Black Malus domestica ideal for long-term storage & great for juicing and cider making Apple Wolf River Malus domestica huge fruits (up to 1 pound each!), great for cooking Asparagus Sweet Purple Asparagus officinalis sweeter than green varieties, large spears, wait 2 years to harvest Self Fruitful Blackberry Big Daddy Rubus large, oblong berries on erect canes; Exceptionally high yielding!! Self Fruitful Page 1 of 1 2026 Perennial Edibles Vegetables & Herbs This list includes veggies and herbs that have been grown for the spring 2026 season. Availability subject to change. Contact us if you are looking for something specific. Name Variety Anise Hyssop Arugula Astro Basil Thai Siam Queen Basil African Blue Basil Red Rubin Basil Holy Basil Cinnamon Basil Lettuce Leaf Tuscany Basil Sweet Large Leaf Italian Basil Pesto Perpetuo Basil Lemon Basil Everleaf Genovese Page 1 of 1 2026 Vegetables & Herbs Spring 2026 Tomatoes [Click chart to download all Nightshade Vegetables for 2026.] Most blueberries require a pollinating partner of a different variety within the same species to produce fruit. For better blueberry harvests, use our pollination chart to find a good match. Even self-pollinating varieties produce more fruit when cross-pollinated with a different blueberry plant. [Click chart for more information.] Note: This chart includes varieties sold in past years to help you find pollinating partners for your existing plants. Not all varieties are currently in stock. Fruit Tree Pollination: Apples have the most specific pollination needs of all fruit trees. Use the provided chart to select the best pollinator for your apple tree. The chart also shows which other fruit trees—including cherries, plums, peaches, and pears—need a pollinating partner. [Click chart for full information.]

Sharing our love of herbs! New This Week April 12, 2026 Unique Herbs & Special Recipes Sharing our love of herbs! Mid to late April is when we aim to have our widest variety of herbs available. Every year we hone our selection, adding commonly requested plants, those known to thrive in WNC, and incorporating new colors and tastes in the mix. Some new medicinal herbs for 2026 include Mad Dog Skullcap and Arnica, and a new cultivar we love is the 'Resina' Calendula. This year our selection is better than ever -- check out our list of herbs grown this spring below, including availability and pricing. You can also download the below pdf if you'd like a copy. Note that this availability is based on 4/15 inventory and popular herbs may sell quickly! Painters Herbs April 2026 .pdf Download PDF • 167KB And what better way to celebrate herbs than share favorite recipes?! One of my favorite memories is of the 2011 Herb Festival (our first year owning the business). Stephen and Susie drove over on their gulf cart with two customer favorites to share - Stephen's homemade popcorn (so much of it that he packed two garbage bags full!), and Susie's Basil Pesto to share on crackers and toasts. We carried on the tradition for over a decade until things got a bit too busy at this time of year (I recall working late into the nights to harvest and process massive amounts of pesto to share with hundreds of customers)! Susie made her pesto with the traditional pine nuts, parmesan, garlic and olive oil and her preferred basils were Italian Largeleaf or Genovese for their sweet robust flavors. If you want to extend your pesto season, we recommend planting Pesto Perpetuo also - these basil produce without bolting until frost when harvested regularly! Tracy's Poblano Pesto Tracy and her husband simply love growing their own food and playing in the kitchen - we love this zesty cilantro pesto they came up with! 2 poblanos, dry roasted* 1-2 cloves of garlic ¼ cup of pepitas 1 bunch of cilantro 1 jalapeno ½ cup cotija cheese Salt to taste EVO or Avocado Oil to taste Mix all ingredients other than oil in the food processor until the pepitas are well processed. Then, with the processor still running, add a healthy drizzle of your favorite olive or avocado oil until everything pulls together. Enjoy your poblano pesto on tortillas, sandwiches, breakfast eggs, pastas and more! *Pan roast the poblanos in a heavy bottom pan or under a broiler. Peel skins off and de-seed before using. Nora's Cinnamon Basil Vinegar Nora has gifted infused vinegars to team members over the years, and one of our favorites was her most recent - a cinnamon basil vinegar! Not only does it provide a really unique flavor, but it's beautifully pink! Makes a great addition to cold drinks, veggies and salads! 8 ounces of preferred vinegar (white is mildest & allows herb flavor to shine) 1 large sprig of chosen herb Clean bottle with a cork or sealed cap Add the sprig to the bottle, pour the vinegar gently in using a funnel, cap/seal the bottle and allow to sit in a warm place for at least a month. If in a rush, you can quickly prepare by simmering the herb and vinegar (not boiling) for 15-20 minutes. Recipe source: A Gift of Herbs Betsy's Scented Geranium Treats Betsy started acquiring unique scented geraniums for us to propagate years ago, and we now have quite the collection to choose from! Each one imparts a unique scent and flavor, and they also offer differing leave shapes, textures and blooms! We like the Peppermint and Fruit Angel varieties in cold drinks, and the nutmeg and Attar of Roses are really lovely in desserts. This cream cheese frosting is a real treat and would be lovely with any of the sweeter smelling varieties! Tear the geranium leaves of your choice into small pieces and mix with confectioners sugar then leave it in a warm place overnight so the sugar is infused. Then pick out the leaves, and beat with 1/4 cup cream cheese, 2 tablespoons softened butter and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest until smooth. This is a lovely topping for carrot cake! Recipe source: Cooking with Herbs Bonnie's Rosemary Syrup Over a decade ago we had a lovely dinner with friends in Old Fort, and Bonnie brought dessert - a mace cake which was served with rosemary infused syrup drizzled overtop. I still dream of it today! Bonnie pointed out that any herb infused syrup can be made depending on preferred taste and recipe it's topping. Rosemary Syrup 1 1/4 c sugar 1 1/2 c water 2 long (4") sprigs rosemary Make syrup by bringing all ingredients to a boil, covered in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occassionally, then remove lid and boil 10 minutes. Pour through sieve into bowl, pressing any remaining syrup out of solids and then discarding them. Cool to room temp. For a stronger flavor, allow the rosemary to sit for up to half an hour before straining.

New This Week April 12, 2026 Remembering Susie Painter We are so very sorry to share the news of the loss of Susie Painter. If not for Susie and Stephen, none of us would have this beautiful home away from home. Susie worked hard alongside Stephen, with help from their son Zach and many other family members over the years to build Painters from the ground up, and when our family purchased it in 2010, it already had a large following of faithful customers. We hope it brought her some comfort in her final weeks to know her vision continues to grow and bloom and bring joy to so many--she had a lot to be proud of! We hope that these photos of Susie over the years at Painters will bring a smile to the faces of all who knew her.

Regional Seeds for a Flourishing Garden New This Week May 11, 2026 Utopian Seeds Now at Painters Regional Seeds for a Flourishing Garden Painters is delighted to introduce a collection of seeds from a regional team we truly respect and admire: Utopian Seed Project “From seed saving and crop trials to community outreach and education, Utopian Seed Project is dedicated to fostering diverse and resilient foodways.” The Utopian Seed Project is a WNC non-profit dedicated to cultivating, researching, and celebrating agricultural biodiversity in the Southeast. Their work focuses on building resilient and equitable food systems by emphasizing crop diversity, seed sovereignty, and regional adaptation. They manage an experimental farm to research and grow diverse crops, selecting and breeding varieties specifically adapted to our regional environment. Their interest includes a wide range of produce, such as yacon, okra, taro, collards, bitter melon, and southern peas. We are thrilled to be carrying their seeds for sale at Painters! Whether you are looking to add to your garden this spring or stock up for fall or future seasons, find Utopian Seed Project seeds at Painters while we have ‘em! $5.50 each at Painters this spring. Supplies are limited! And beyond growing, the Utopian Seed Project engages in broader community support, including projects like the Appalachian Growers Seed Collective (which focuses on seed sovereignty), the Heirloom Collard Project, and the Leicester Food Coalition. As well as storytelling!! Through their "Crop Stories" project and podcast, they document the cultural and emotional significance of seeds, exploring how saving seeds connects people to their heritage and one another. Read more about their seeds, their mission and all they have going on at www.utopianseed.org : www.utopianseed.org Utopian Seed Project | Join the Movement Today Explore Utopian Seed Project's efforts in promoting crop diversity, seed sovereignty, and resilient regional food systems through education and collaboration.

Show Them How Beautiful Beneficial Gardens Can Be! New This Week April 21, 2026 It's All About Perception Show Them How Beautiful Beneficial Gardens Can Be! A great way to celebrate the earth is to plant as many native plants as you can. Maybe you've already done that--your yard is full of natives of all shapes and sizes, you have brush piles for the birds, you wait to mow and to cut back your perennials, you leave the leaves... and sometimes you get in trouble for it. Or maybe you're about to embark on a pollinator garden makeover and are worried about town or HOA ordinances. Regardless, incorporating some of these tips in your yard can help identify it as a purposeful space. Let others know why it looks the way it does when it does (not just due to neglect), and consider using techniques to make it more appealing to the average homeowner (without sacrificing wildlife benefit). There are many tools for bridging the gap between sterile lawns and invasive hedges and wildlife-focused gardens--the more we encourage others to emulate rather than critique our yards, the more we can help the planet! “Cues of Care” are landscape elements that are incorporated with the goal of showing others that your yard/gardens are intentionally managed. This has become increasingly important for those living in cities, suburbs and HOAs, as many folks view wildlife habitats as ‘messy’ or as harboring/attracting undesirable animals and insects (rats, snakes, wasps, mosquitos). While a balanced habitat rarely causes any pest issues (and often reduces them), and the way your yard appears should not matter to others, the reality is that there are (dated, often misinformed) ordinances in place in many neighborhoods. And if you design a space that is beautiful as well as beneficial, and add elements that are widely considered appealing (water features, edging, garden art, pathways, etc), then you are likely to increase interest in your space and perhaps act as the catalyst for others to make similar changes to their yards. Signage A great way to spread the word on the importance of planting for wildlife is to qualify for and purchase one of National Wildlife Federation's Certified Wildlife Habitat signs. They’re attractive and a great way “to communicate the impact and intent of your garden to neighbors.” We also recommend BeeCityUSA’s signs that you can download and print for free such as this Low Mow sign, or, when smothering grass/in the early, less attractive steps of a wildlife space, this Pollinator Habitat in Progress sign. The Xerces Society also offers a wide selection of lovely, informative options. The NWF recommends that along with wildlife habitat signage, befriending neighbors and showing them the magic of your space goes a long way - a bit of personal connection, education, and beneficial exposure can quickly change perception. Alongside that (if you’re not the chatty type, then maybe lean into these harder), there are some other cues that can make a big difference in the way your yard is viewed by others. Ornamental Natives & Nativars Especially if you’re one of the only kids on the block with a native dominated space, then it definitely helps to incorporate as many ornamental natives as possible (and to design your space with some regard for color theory or texture). Including species and nativars with pretty blooms, interesting foliage and colorful berries can help with human appeal while also supporting wildlife. You can also choose compact nativars to create a ‘tidier’ appearance -which means you have space to plant more! ( R ead our blog on natives vs. nativars to learn that all native cultivars are not the same in terms of wildlife benefit, and that it is important to use wild type natives along with nativars or other ornamentals.) Borders, Paths & Art Other ways to help folks recognize your yard as a purposefully cultivated/curated space is to incorporate borders, fences, paths, hedges, and islands of plants. This helps with the ‘tidy’ aesthetic - even if you let things go pretty wild within each planted/protected area, if you highlight or frame them to some extent it’s helpful. Even better - add some stepping stones, boulders, garden art, bird baths and bird houses. And even the smallest of water features can provide critical wildlife support, bring beneficial and beautiful wildlife to your space and add a lot of charm. These all can make your space more enjoyable, easy to navigate, and more welcoming, while helping to calm any concerns or misunderstandings. And these updates don’t have to be pricey - simply using stones or large branches to delineate areas can be lovely! Incorporating these fences, borders and paths along the periphery of your yard is helpful also - you want to keep plants from falling over into sidewalks or neighbors’ yards to avoid complaints. These gardens are less than a year old and plants are still emerging in spring - yet they are very obviously curated spaces due to borders, benches and paths. Sources: NWF, BeecityUSA & Xerces Society Photos: Angela Esmond's lovely gardens!

Our Resources & Guides page is a great place to find the answers you're looking for! New This Week May 15, 2023 Have a Gardening or Plant Care Question? Our Resources & Guides page is a great place to find the answers you're looking for! Have you caught the buzz about pollinator gardens and want to learn how you can plant your own? Are you looking to start your own compost this summer? Curious if there are any deer-resistant plants? Want to know what houseplants are pet safe? Never planted a tree before and need to learn how? You'll find the answers to these questions and more on our Resources Page: www.paintersgreenhouse.com Our Resources | Painters Greenhouse Resources we recommend for WNC gardeners and plant folks! Featuring a wealth of information on native gardening, supporting wildlife, and edible gardening, as well as categorized lists of plants, houseplant tips, recipes and more.

Help Both Honeybees AND Native Pollinators! New This Week April 14, 2025 Honeybee Help Help Both Honeybees AND Native Pollinators! We’ve experienced a massive loss of honeybee hives over the 2024/25 winter across the U.S. - up to 70%! Yes we love honey, and we appreciate their work pollinating our edible, ornamental and native plants - but honeybees are most critical to our food production. Many of us have heard the statistic that 1 in 3 bites of the food we eat are reliant primarily on honeybee pollination. With the big losses this year, it's predicted that we will see less of crops such as melons, apples, pears, cucumbers, peppers, almonds, and of course- honey at the grocery (and that we will see price increases). Why we continue to see declines in honeybee populations is not fully understood, but the hypotheses are in line with the same issues threatening native pollinator numbers -- human development leads to climate change, and more immediately, to increased habitat loss and pesticide use. These pressures weaken honeybees and open the door to viruses, mites, and colony collapse disorder. Honeybees are not native, so some of their best foraging is not on native plants, but many honeybee forage species are also great food sources for native pollinators. (A few of the plants listed on the below honeybee forage list are potentially invasive, so we crossed them off.) While honeybees may have the potential to outcompete native bees, you can reduce that risk by planting more food for all of them. Native bees and other pollinators are often specific in their food needs while honeybees are generalists - so increasing both the numbers and diversity of your pollen and nectar producing plants is best to ensure adequate food for everyone. Honeybee on a native Redbud If you're looking for the plants we grow at Painters that provide the best forage for honeybees, we have added honeybee stickers to the signs of all we currently have in stock. These are all also good plants for native pollinators, though native plants are going to of course be best for our native pollinators (and a few of those stickered are not native). Reduce or omit pesticide use - if you must use pesticides, be intentional and do your research ... even organic-safe pesticides can kill bees if applied at the wrong time of day or to plants in bloom. Provide a stable water source - honeybees need water both for drinking and cooling their hives. Shallow dishes are best, but require frequent refilling in the heat of summer - regardless of depth, make sure pebbles or plants provide islands for them to climb onto. Leave plants and debris for nesting sites and shelter - an immaculate yard with no dead stems, leaf matter, or piles of branches doesn't give bees, pollinators or birds the habitat they need to flourish. Visit this link to view a list of the best honeybee forage for our area by season: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTkSbHpTZkM1LbjYhBKgB7aU1D24gxXsdiwwJBKRkCfTF0XQeTu86c5tPsw34nq3g/pub

We love celebrating the holidays with our Painters Greenhouse Family New This Week January 6, 2023 Celebrating the Holidays Painters Greenhouse Style We love celebrating the holidays with our Painters Greenhouse Family We had a great time celebrating with staff at our holiday party this year! The biggest hit? The Piñata that Diego brought - though the delicious food was a very close second! Diego definitely kept us on our toes (literally), which was a challenge after that giant meal! We are so grateful for a team that is not only hard-working, but genuinely enjoys being together and knows how to share a good laugh. The scratch-made tamales & Rompope were amazing! Amy taking a big swing at the pinata!