Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in King, NC
Since 1979, Mitchell's Nursery & Greenhouse has been a source of horticultural excellence in King, North Carolina. Founded by Judy and Jim Mitchell, graduates of North Carolina State University with degrees in horticulture, our nursery combines academic knowledge with hands-on experience to cultivate a business rooted in quality and care. Judy's distinction as a Certified Plant Professional underscores our commitment to horticultural mastery. Over 45 years, we've expanded from a home-based lot to 18,432 square feet of state-of-the-art greenhouse and retail space, including four climate-controlled greenhouses and 17 greenhouse bays with energy-efficient systems. Our family-owned operation now includes third-generation expertise from Jay Mitchell, who joined in 2001 to strengthen our enterprise.We specialize in a comprehensive selection of plants, shrubs, and trees, offering landscaping consultations, instructional workshops, and contract growing services for landscapers. Our energy-efficient facilities feature drip irrigation systems and resource-conserving benches, ensuring plants receive optimal care before reaching customers. With additional land for new tree and shrub beds, we maintain a balance between growth and plant health. Mitchells is more than a nurseryit's a community hub where gardeners, dreamers, and nature enthusiasts come together to explore, learn, and grow. Whether you're a seasoned horticulturist or a gardening novice, our team provides personalized guidance to help your vision flourish.
Services
Landscaping Consultations
Instructional Workshops
Plant Delivery
Contract Growing
Photography Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 45 years of horticultural expertise from our family-owned operation.
- Our energy-efficient greenhouses maximize plant health and resource conservation.
- We provide personalized landscaping consultations for residential and commercial projects.
- Our team includes third-generation nursery professionals with specialized knowledge.
- We maintain a diverse inventory of locally grown plants and specialty cultivars.
Associations and certifications
- Certified Plant Professional
What people say
Great selection
Friendly staff
Healthy plants
Stress-free experience
Beautiful nursery
Services
Landscaping Consultations
Our expert horticulturists provide personalized landscaping guidance for foundation plantings, perennial beds, and tree placement. We help clients create functional outdoor spaces that balance aesthetic appeal with environmental sustainability. Our consultations incorporate local climate considerations and soil conditions to ensure long-term plant health.
Instructional Workshops
We offer periodic educational workshops covering plant care, seasonal gardening techniques, and landscape design principles. These sessions cater to both novice and experienced gardeners, featuring hands-on demonstrations with our nursery stock. Some workshops include material kits for practical learning experiences focused on specific horticultural topics.
Plant Delivery
Our delivery service transports plants, shrubs, and gardening materials directly to client properties. Deliveries are scheduled by date with standard fees applying per trip. We handle fragile items with care and provide assistance with unloading to ensure proper plant handling during transport.
Contract Growing
We provide tailored plant production services for landscapers and commercial clients. This includes growing specific plant varieties to meet project requirements, with flexible ordering options for large-scale installations. Our energy-efficient growing systems ensure consistent quality for contracted plant material.
Photography Sessions
Our nursery grounds serve as a picturesque backdrop for special occasion photography. We welcome sessions for graduations, engagements, weddings, and family portraits. The diverse plant displays create visually appealing settings for capturing memorable moments in natural surroundings.
People
Judy Mitchell
Co-Founder & Horticulture Expert
Certified Plant Professional with a degree from North Carolina State University. Judy established Mitchells Nursery in 1979, combining academic expertise with practical experience to build a thriving horticultural business focused on quality and customer education.
Jim Mitchell
Co-Founder
Co-founded Mitchells Nursery with Judy in 1979. Brought extensive horticultural knowledge from his academic background at North Carolina State University. Played key role in developing the nursery's initial growing systems and customer service approach.
Jay Mitchell
Operations Manager
Third-generation nursery professional who joined the family business in 2001. Brings expertise from large-scale greenhouse operations to enhance Mitchells' growing capabilities and expand its energy-efficient facilities while maintaining personalized customer service.
Scott Duckworth
Content Specialist
Author of Mitchells' educational blog content, sharing gardening expertise and local plant resources. Develops informative materials about North Carolina horticulture, including online tools for gardeners and insights about specialty plants like Yezberry Solo.
Questions
What services does Mitchells Nursery offer?
We provide landscaping consultations, plant delivery, instructional workshops, contract growing for landscapers, and photography sessions on our nursery grounds.
Do you deliver plants and gardening materials?
Yes, we offer delivery services with standard fees per trip. Deliveries are scheduled by date, and our team ensures careful handling of all plant materials during transport.
Are there educational opportunities at Mitchells Nursery?
We host periodic instructional workshops covering various gardening topics. These sessions include both free and fee-based options with hands-on learning experiences using our nursery stock.
Can landscapers access specialized services?
Yes, we offer contract growing services for landscapers, providing custom-grown plant material to meet specific project requirements with flexible ordering options.
What payment methods do you accept?
While specific payment methods aren't detailed in our reviews, we accept standard payment options for nursery purchases. Please contact us directly for current payment information.
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