Spring is right around the corner, and per reader requests, we’re helping all the green thumbs out there get a head start on planning their gardens. We rounded up 10+ plant nurseries and garden centers that’ll knock your stalks off with a selection of plants, flowers, and veggies galore — plus a few indoor plant shops for those who don’t want to bother with rakes and raised beds.
Garden centers + nurseries
Jesse Israel & Sons Garden Center
, 570 Brevard Rd.
Find all sorts of trees, shrubs, bedding plants, and spring bulbs available at this family-run business at the WNC Farmers Market.
Fifth Season Gardening
, 4 S. Tunnel Rd., #450
Plant lovers can take their time exploring the 15,000-sqft store with a nursery that includes perennials, annuals, local native plants, and even a vast selection of homebrewing supplies.
Thyme in the Garden
, 190 Weaverville Rd.
Strike up a conversation with the staff at this enchanting garden to get all your planting questions answered — and be sure to check out the selection of adorable pots, jewelry, and home decor.
Green Outdoors Landscaping & Nursery
, 91 Weaverville Hwy.
Beyond the nursery’s selection of trees, shrubs, and a wide variety of succulents, the staff specializes in landscape development to help you transform your space into an outdoor oasis.
M.R. Gardens
, 441 Onteora Blvd. (open by appointment)
This neighborhood nursery specializes in sustainably grown native plants and flowers — reserve your picks online to schedule pickup.
B.B. Barns
, 3377 Sweeten Creek Rd., Arden
Reserve a block of time to take in all the greenery at this four-acre garden center, filled with a diverse selection of plants — if you have a specific project in mind, B.B. Barns can even help out with landscaping services.
Mountain Meadows Nursery
, 40 Elkins Branch Rd., Weaverville
Since 1986, this nursery has been supplying WNC with “unusual” evergreens, dwarf conifers, companion plants, and hostas.
Reems Creek Nursery
, 76 Monticello Rd., Weaverville
Whether you’re looking to cultivate a vegetable patch or build a fairy garden, you’ll find plenty of plants + supplies for both — and check out the nursery’s list of upcoming events to get instruction from gardening experts.
Sow True Seed
, 243 Haywood St.
If it’s seeds you seek, look no further — the shop has a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds, plus bulbs and live plants.
Indoor plant shops
Flora
, 428B Haywood Rd.
This full-service floral design service and plant shop has you covered with custom bouquets for special occasions or a selection of plants, pots, and terrariums available to shop in-store.
Palm and Pine
, 178B Westwood Pl.
Shop the array of indoor plants inside this neighborhood shop, or join the plant club to get a new box of goodies each month.
ChloroPHyll
, 585 Haywood Rd.
From snake plants to scindapsus, pottery to potting soils, find all the items you need at this West Asheville spot.
Rose’s Garden Shop
, 211 Charlotte St.
This enchanting shop is filled with unique indoor + outdoor plants and eclectic vintage and antique accessories.
The Gardener’s Cottage
, 34 All Souls Crescent
Find plants, flowers, and gifts in this cozy, homey Biltmore Village shop.