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Native Plant Nursery and Garden Center in Franklin, NC

Winding Into Winter Sale - 25% Off All Outdoor Plants and Up to 75% Off Indoors

Plants, pottery, pumpkins and patio furniture: just about everything is marked down for our Winding Into Winter Sale.

Take 25% off every outdoor plant in the nursery, plus 25% to 75% off most of our indoor shop.

The deepest deals go first, and once that 75% off furniture finds a new home, it’s not coming back.

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Compost Happens!

November 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Your holiday leftovers deserve a better fate than a landfill. At Compost Happens!, horticulturist Adam Bigelow shows you how to turn kitchen scraps and fall leaves into dark, crumbly compost your garden will crave come spring. This hands-on composting workshop covers four methods: traditional piles, tumblers, worm bins, and Bokashi fermentation. You’ll learn what goes in, what stays out, and how to fix soggy, stalled, or smelly piles. Join us Saturday, November 7 at 10 AM. Choose-your-price tickets run $5 to $30, so every gardener and every budget has a place at the pile.
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Holiday Wreath Class

December 5 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Welcome the season with the scent of fresh Fraser Fir at your front door. Join Maria and her helpers on Saturday, December 5 at 10 AM to dress a full 20" Fraser Fir wreath (finished size 32 to 36 inches) with natural adornments and a bow you make by hand. Bring a keepsake ornament or ribbon to make it your own. Our team will share tips and inspiration as you work, with cookies and hot chocolate to keep spirits merry. Indoor and outdoor spaces mean the class goes on, rain or shine. $95 per person includes the $75 wreath.
Book now

Compost Happens!

November 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Your holiday leftovers deserve a better fate than a landfill. At Compost Happens!, horticulturist Adam Bigelow shows you how to turn kitchen scraps and fall leaves into dark, crumbly compost your garden will crave come spring. This hands-on composting workshop covers four methods: traditional piles, tumblers, worm bins, and Bokashi fermentation. You’ll learn what goes in, what stays out, and how to fix soggy, stalled, or smelly piles. Join us Saturday, November 7 at 10 AM. Choose-your-price tickets run $5 to $30, so every gardener and every budget has a place at the pile.
Book now

Holiday Wreath Class

December 5 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Welcome the season with the scent of fresh Fraser Fir at your front door. Join Maria and her helpers on Saturday, December 5 at 10 AM to dress a full 20" Fraser Fir wreath (finished size 32 to 36 inches) with natural adornments and a bow you make by hand. Bring a keepsake ornament or ribbon to make it your own. Our team will share tips and inspiration as you work, with cookies and hot chocolate to keep spirits merry. Indoor and outdoor spaces mean the class goes on, rain or shine. $95 per person includes the $75 wreath.
Book now

Native Plants

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

Plant Inventory

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.