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A plant for every place. A place for every plant:
Growing a passion for nature through gardening

Extended Spring Hours

Mon-Fri 8a-6p
Sat 9a-5p
Sun 12p-4p

Native Bees: Species & Superpowers

May 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

North America has over 4,000 species of native bees, and they are far better pollinators than the honeybee you've been trying to attract! Brannen Basham and Jill Jacobs of Spriggly's Beescaping will introduce you to the bees your garden actually needs, and show you how to roll out the welcome mat for them.
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Introduction to Mountain Gardening

May 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

This beginner-friendly workshop with Arielle McIntyre is built for people who are new to gardening, new to these mountains, or both. You'll leave with a real plan: which plants to put where, how to stop fighting your soil, and how to build a garden that actually takes care of itself.
Book now

Summer Solstice Yoga

June 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Celebrate the longest day of the year with a Yoga class set among the vibrant, sun-soaked beauty of our garden nursery. Surrounded by plants in full bloom and the abundant energy of high summer, we'll gather to honor the season of light, vitality, and abundance. Take the morning to reconnect with yourself, and nature. Beginners are warmly welcome.
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Shade Your Stream Symposium

June 6 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Shade Your Stream Symposium provides landowners with the tools to better understand and protect their streams and waterways for their families, and the wildlife that call these ecosystems home. If you own land with a creek, a wet area, or a slope that loses ground every time it rains, this is the most useful day you will spend all summer. Expert speakers with deep regional roots and real field experience will reveal what your creek has been trying to tell you- and how to fix it. Free admission.
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2026 Campground Open Day | Winding Stair Campground in Franklin NC

June 7 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Walk the farm, explore quiet riverside campsites, and meet the Icelandic sheep before taking a tour of a genuine working grist mill, built by hand using traditional Appalachian techniques right here on the property.
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2026 Campground Open Day | Winding Stair Campground in Franklin NC

June 7 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Walk the farm, explore quiet riverside campsites, and meet the Icelandic sheep before taking a tour of a genuine working grist mill, built by hand using traditional Appalachian techniques right here on the property.
Book now

Shade Your Stream Symposium

June 6 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Shade Your Stream Symposium provides landowners with the tools to better understand and protect their streams and waterways for their families, and the wildlife that call these ecosystems home. If you own land with a creek, a wet area, or a slope that loses ground every time it rains, this is the most useful day you will spend all summer. Expert speakers with deep regional roots and real field experience will reveal what your creek has been trying to tell you- and how to fix it. Free admission.
Book now

Summer Solstice Yoga

June 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Celebrate the longest day of the year with a Yoga class set among the vibrant, sun-soaked beauty of our garden nursery. Surrounded by plants in full bloom and the abundant energy of high summer, we'll gather to honor the season of light, vitality, and abundance. Take the morning to reconnect with yourself, and nature. Beginners are warmly welcome.
Book now

Introduction to Mountain Gardening

May 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
This beginner-friendly workshop with Arielle McIntyre is built for people who are new to gardening, new to these mountains, or both. You'll leave with a real plan: which plants to put where, how to stop fighting your soil, and how to build a garden that actually takes care of itself.
Book now

Native Bees: Species & Superpowers

May 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North America has over 4,000 species of native bees, and they are far better pollinators than the honeybee you've been trying to attract! Brannen Basham and Jill Jacobs of Spriggly's Beescaping will introduce you to the bees your garden actually needs, and show you how to roll out the welcome mat for them.
Book now

Native Plants

This land knows what this land grows: we stock a beautiful selection of indigenous plants.

Plant Availability

Browse our inventory of beautiful plants and supplies before you come to guarantee a great visit.

Expert Team

Just starting out, or already a seasoned gardener? Our helpful staff are here to ensure success.

Workshops & Classes

Tips & tricks from specialties & speakers on how to make your garden grow, all year long.

Franklin, NC's Independent Garden Center

We’re passionate about native plants, biodiversity, and empowering gardeners one success at a time. We’re here to help you create beautiful spaces where nature can truly flourish.

Winding Stair Gardens is Franklin NC’s premier independent garden center, growing from a small farm operation into one of Western North Carolina’s most trusted nurseries over the past eight years. Rooted in a deep love for the Southern Appalachians, we’ve built our nursery around plants that belong here, species that support local ecosystems, attract native pollinators, and genuinely thrive in our mountain climate.

We believe the right plant in the right place makes all the difference. Our inventory is carefully curated with Western North Carolina’s unique soils, elevation, and seasons in mind, so you can garden with confidence. Whether you’re planting a pollinator garden, restoring a streambank, or just getting started with native plants, our team is here to help. We also offer workshops, garden design consultations, and hands-on classes throughout the year.

Stop by our Franklin, NC garden center and let us help you find exactly what your landscape needs.