Gardening is the most popular hobby, a pursuit that takes so much of
you and yet gives so much back. Gardening is an avocation, a passion, a
calling. It's getting out of the car after a long day, and finding you can't
wait to drag the watering hose, tend tomatoes, and transplant perennials. In
the hierarchy of all things important, gardening is very near the top. Gardening
teaches the joy of nurturing, the delight of caring for seedlings and plants
that depend on you for light, water, and life. Gardening lets you pass along
the awe to the youngsters in your life. Together you plant radish and carrot
seeds and you get as excited as they do when the seedlings poke out of the
ground — not to mention that kids who grow radishes and carrots are more likely
to eat them!
The gardening season is around
the corner in the Piedmont of North Carolina!
Salisbury/Rowan County is fortunate to have a plethora of locally owned garden
and nursery centers to help you fill your garden and landscape needs! You'll have fun perusing these local garden businesses as you fill your landscape here in Rowan County!
♣ The Garden Greenhouses (704-636-7208) 4070 Woodleaf Road
The Garden, located
in Salisbury, NC is the Region's largest garden center. John
Sherrill and family have owned & operated The Garden since
1978. The Garden is committed
to the tradition of being the premier provider of quality plants, trees
& shrubs in Rowan County, NC, and extended areas. At The
Garden Greenhouse, they strive to have new, and exciting products that you
will not find anywhere else, while maintaining quality, supply and attractive
prices.
♣ Rufty’s Garden Shop (704-636-4742) 1335 W Innes St
Rufty's Garden Shop offers
unique, high-end garden products, plants, and supplies. Rufty’s has a
wonderful selection of fountains, statues, pottery, benches,
birdbaths, birdhouses, bird feeders, trees, shrubbery, flowers, seeds, unique
gifts, holiday supplies, and so much MORE! A Horticulturist/Landscape Designer is on board to assist
you to make your surroundings beautiful.
♣ Godley’s Garden Center & Nursery (704-638-0082) 2281 Statesville Blvd
http://godleysgardencenter.com/
http://godleysgardencenter.com/
Godley's Garden Center & Nursery in Salisbury, NC has served Rowan County for over 20 years with a wide variety of garden greenery, services, and products that add beauty and value to any property. Godley’s offers plants and garden supplies, daily delivery services, hardscaping and water features and other home and gardening accents in our gift shop. Godley’s know-how can help you overcome any garden, landscape or design challenge.
♣ Clines Landscaping (704-636-3240)
2205 Old Concord Road
Clines Landscaping is a full service landscape company that also offers bulk landscape materials such as mulch, stone, sand, and dirt. Clines offers hardscaping material, water features, landscapes design, and paver patios.
♣ Carolina Lily (704-639-0033) 1375 Kern Carlton Road
While not a garden center in the true sense, Carolina Lily is a source
of inspiration for gardeners. The circa
1890 farmplace is surrounded by acres of woodland and cultivated gardens
against a backdrop of century old boxwoods and magnolias. Carolina Lily’s
cottage shops have charming accessories for home and garden as well as
carefully selected gift items. Carolina
Lily hosts many special events, such as Picnic-in-a-Pot or Tea-Party-in-a-Hat,
Arts and Crafts shows, Vintage Fashion Shows, Mother’s Day Teas, and Fairy Frolics for children. Carolina Lily
is a perfect spot for unique bridal luncheons, a book or garden club meeting,
or lunch with a friend.
♣ Shamrock & Thistle Landscape Design (704-577-9965)
A woman-owned and operated landscape design company that will help you take
your vision of your garden spaces and transform them into realities. Sue McHugh of Shamrock & Thistle has
designed every form of garden from woodland escapes, to herb and cottage
gardens, to formal parterres in the Salisbury area. Customers will tell you
that Ms. McHugh listens to clients like no other, incorporating client’s
visions into a personal experience. Shamrock and Thistle takes you every step
of the way towards realizing your landscaping and outdoor room goals.
A woman-owned and operated landscape design company that will help you take
your vision of your garden spaces and transform them into realities. Sue McHugh of Shamrock & Thistle has
designed every form of garden from woodland escapes, to herb and cottage
gardens, to formal parterres in the Salisbury area. Customers will tell you
that Ms. McHugh listens to clients like no other, incorporating client’s
visions into a personal experience. Shamrock and Thistle takes you every step
of the way towards realizing your landscaping and outdoor room goals.
Salisbury Realtor Greg Rapp has several beautiful properties listed right now that fit
the gardener’s dream! 309 E Bank Street,
the circa 1895 Julian Phillips House, is a gardener’s paradise. Already planted with a profusion of Knock-Out
roses, azaleas, and fall blooming chrysanthemums, this charming Victorian home
offers even more opportunities for garden charm. The small brick patio off the side porch with
its long stemmed roses is just waiting for the gardener’s touch.
The spectacular antique and historic home at 304 W. Horah Street, the circa 1852 Thomas T. Maxwell house, features raised bed herb gardens off its side sunroom, and its covered patio is crying for container garden creativity. Its rolling lawn is the perfect canvas for perennial gardens, hosta beds, and perhaps an antique fern garden.
The cute little
circa 1930’s brick bungalow at 1403 S. Fulton Street has an very large fenced –in
back yard with garden potential galore!
The concrete block wall of a neighboring building would make for a very
interesting and creative wall garden space ~ creating a courtyard experience in
this wonderful space.
In a world where conflict and strife seem to surround us, gardeners
create a space where peace and beauty reign. In a time of rampant selfishness,
gardeners set the example of selflessness. For it's impossible to garden only
for yourself. All the birds, butterflies, and passersby in your neighborhood
soak up the colors and textures you design into your personal nature-scaping. And
mostly, gardeners are good stewards of each small patch of earth, knowing they
are helping to heal the planet, one garden at a time. 
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