Winding Stair Gardens

08/16/2026

Let's talk about conifers for a moment...

08/15/2026

90 degree days. Still in a drought. And our plants look amazing. And... it's not easy.

Last week, we had six different employees dedicated to watering for hours each day. What takes a homeowner with a small garden about 30 minutes takes a full crew here.

But you'll immediately see the difference between our happy plants and those at a big box store. Ours are ready to thrive wherever you take them, because of Maria, Rivette, Levi, Laura, Bee, Nicole and the rest of our fun staff.

Come visit and take a few plants home. And advice on keeping your new plants satisfied in summer?

That advice is always free.

08/14/2026

Big thanks to Fish Tales Outfitters for supporting our free family fun fest "Playing with Pollinators" on Sat. Aug 22. Thanks y'all!

More info on our big event here: https://windingstairgardens.com/pollinators/

08/14/2026

Why, yes, we have Icelandic sheep for sale. All the details can be found here! (This is Laurel FYI)

https://windingstairgardens.com/icelandic-sheep-for-sale/

08/14/2026

Farm bouquets, picked fresh from Franklin soil. $15 each until they're gone :)

08/14/2026

Yes, we'll have live music for Playing With Pollinators on Saturday, August 22nd! Come listen to Generations- Dave Stewart and his daughters Michelle, Rachel and son-in-law Nathan.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/13/2026

Free family day at the nursery. Saturday, August 22nd, 11 AM to 3 PM.

Live music, face painting, food trucks, and over a dozen local partners helping kids get nose to nose with monarchs, native bees, and moths.

Playing with Pollinators is our favorite day of the year, and it's on us. No tickets, no dress code, just a good day outside.

📍 Winding Stair Gardens, 57 Saunders Road, Franklin NC
🔗 https://windingstairgardens.com/pollinators/

08/13/2026

Great article from The Franklin Press about a conservation easement in Franklin filled with black-eyed Susans. These plants will help hold the soil in place, keeping the sediment out of the Little Tennessee, and provide a better habitat for our hellbenders and cold-water fish.

It's smart people using smart practices to create a better Macon County. Good work, all around!

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

Hedges. Privacy. Something three feet tall, or thirty? Full sun or heavy shade?

Lots to consider... let's figure it out together.