Heritage Homestead and Nursery

06/19/2026

Our season is winding down, and that got me thinking about what I should share with you all during our summer “break.” Really no breaks around here. Fall will be here soon!

The internet says you have to keep posting to stay relevant… but let’s be honest, if we don’t have new plants coming in, a daily “look at this empty table” post is pretty lame. 🤣🤷🏻‍♀️

So I thought… why not take you along into my personal gardens? I can share what I’m growing, what’s thriving (and maybe what isn’t 😂), talk about future garden plans for our own homestead, and give you a little behind-the-scenes look at what we love. Be foreward I am a chaos gardener and absolutely do not follow the "rules". I love to experiment and don't keep the Instagram worthy look. I apologize now.

It might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for those of you who love plants as much as we do, I think you’ll enjoy it.

First up is one of my absolute favorite early bloomers!

This native beauty is truly striking. It has one of my favorite colors, has been growing for centuries, and is a powerhouse once established. It loves our clay soil, handles drought conditions beautifully, and can even be used for natural fabric dyeing.

You can enjoy it fresh in bouquets, or let the seed pods add beautiful interest to your garden. It’s not invasive, loves full sun, and has a long history of uses — including traditional medicinal uses by some native tribes and even being used as a children’s rattle.

Wild Blue Indigo (Baptisia australis)

Like many natives, it requires patience. The seeds can take time to germinate, and it takes a while to grow into a size that is ready to transplant and thrive. But once it finds its home in your garden, this is a plant that can live years!

And yes… we have planted seeds and are currently growing some out for you! 😉

Most native plants are not instant gratification plants. They teach us patience. They remind us that good things take time.

And I promise this one will absolutely be worth the wait. Enjoy some pictures from our home.

06/19/2026

🚨 We will NOT be open today! 🚨

With the current weather, cleanup from yesterday's winds (which are annoying enough on a normal day 😅), some minor flooding in our driveway and around the nursery grounds, and needing to pick up our sons from their volunteer positions today, we've decided to stay closed.

Thankfully, the storm wasn't too hard on us. We had a few plants with damage, a little equipment damage, and some personal plants that took a hit, but overall we've definitely seen much worse. We will absolutely not complain about rain and a few overcast days—the plants are LOVING it!

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow from 8:00AM - 3:00PM

🌸 Mother's Day Package Reminder 🌸

We still have a few customers who purchased our Mother's Day Package and haven't picked up their monthly perennial yet. Don't forget to stop by and grab yours before June 27th!! 😘

Stay safe, stay dry, and we'll see you tomorrow!

06/18/2026

Can we all agree that this weather has been downright rude? 😅

If you've been struggling to keep plants happy, please know...it's not you.

We're dealing with high temperatures, relentless humidity, and a drought that's been hanging around way too long. Even with rain in the forecast, many areas just aren't getting enough to make a meaningful difference.

These conditions make planting and establishing new plants much more challenging than usual. If you're hesitant to plant right now, we completely understand—no hard feelings from us!

For the time being, containers are often your best friend. They allow you to monitor soil moisture more closely and make it easier to keep plants watered during these extreme conditions. And if you've had your eye on some perennials, many of them can happily stay in their pots and be planted when cooler fall weather arrives. These Rudbeckias pictured are a good example.

We're still here for the next couple of weekends and would love to help put together some beautiful container combinations for your porch, patio, or garden. Our last day is June 27th. Open 8am-3pm.

A few quick reminders:
•Water early in the morning or later in the evening.
•Definitely, check containers daily—sometimes twice a day during extreme heat.
•Keep an eye out for disease. This humidity can cause problems to show up fast!!

So if your flowers are looking a little dramatic, your grass is crunchy, and you're questioning every gardening decision you've ever made...welcome to the club. 😂

Hang in there, friends. We're all just trying to survive together!

06/16/2026

As a small family-owned nursery, opportunities like the Readers' Choice Awards mean a lot to us. They help local businesses like ours gain visibility, connect with new customers, and continue doing what we love—helping our community bloom.

If you've enjoyed shopping with us, we'd be honored if you would consider voting for our little Nursery. 🥰

You can find us under the 'Shopping category-Garden Center/Nursery.'

Voting closes June 30th.

Thank you for supporting small businesses and for being part of our journey. We appreciate it!!

Vote today for your favorite business, restaurant, person(s) in Lexington. This is your time to shine and show who is the BEST! Click on this link: https://www.the-dispatch.com/readers_choice/ #/gallery?group=550120

Vote everyday till June 30th at 5pm.

06/15/2026

Only 2 weeks left of our spring season and it is *looking bare* out there… in the best way!!

If you drive by, it honestly looks like we don’t have anything left. But as a nursery owner—that’s exactly what we want to see!

We’re in that exciting “we’re almost SOLD OUT” stage, but we still have a few goodies left:

🌿 Perennial Lantanas (5)
☀️ Prairie Sun Rudbeckia (7)
🌻 Suncredible Sunflowers (3)
🌸 Dahlias (2)
🤍 Shasta Daisies (3)
🌾 Strawflowers (6)
🌺 Azaleas ‘Autumn Empress’ (2)
🔥 Heat-loving annual trays (2)
🪴 Hanging baskets (3)
A small selection of sale plants still available — $2–$5 while they last!

Not much at all left (seriously the end is near 😆), but that’s the goal—completely sold out and heading into reset for fall. We have a ton coming your way!!

If you’re wanting a little last-minute summer color, now is the time to come grab it before it’s gone!

We also have a couple of upcoming events this month. If you’re looking for something unique for an event or gathering, reach out—we’d love to help make it special. 🥰

Friday and Saturday: 8am–3pm

06/14/2026

Look who stopped by the nursery yesterday!

This tiny little praying mantis was hanging out on one of our lantana plants in our garden. Small but mighty! Praying mantises help keep unwanted garden pests in check, making them a welcome sight in our garden.

One of the many reasons we love growing pollinator-friendly plants like lantana — you never know what beneficial visitors they'll attract.

Have you spotted any praying mantises or other beneficial friends in your garden this year?

06/13/2026

We LOVE seeing your photos!! Keep them coming. 😍

06/13/2026

Good Morning, Plant Friends!

We're OPEN today from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM and it's a perfect day to add some color to your garden!

🔥 We have TWO flats left of our heat-loving annuals:
18-count trays for just $28 + tax!!

These beauties are ready to thrive through our Carolina summer and bring months of vibrant blooms to your landscape.

Mother's Day Package Customers: Today is pickup day for your perennials! We can't wait for you to see them growing and blooming in your gardens.

Stop by before the heat of the afternoon and grab these last annual flats before they're gone. Once they're sold, that's it!

Remember we still have plants on our sale table as well!! Come help us sale out for the season. 😘

06/12/2026

Let's try this again and see if Facebook is finally working again. 😅

We have ONLY TWO 18ct trays of our summer loving annual bundles left!!

If your beds are starting to fade in this heat, this is your quick fix.

For $29.96 (tax included), you’re getting a full tray of heat-loving annuals made for full sun summer beds:

🌼 Marigolds (8) – nonstop color in full sun, heat-tough, and known for helping deter common garden pests while keeping beds looking clean and bright.
🌸 Pentas (10) – built for heat and humidity, blooming all summer long while pulling in butterflies and hummingbirds nonstop.

Together they give you exactly what summer beds need right now:
✔ Bright, lasting color
✔ Heat + sun tolerance
✔ Pollinator activity
✔ Low maintenance, high impact curb appeal

Plant them once and let them carry your beds through the Carolina heat!!

If your beds are fading in this 27292 June heat, this is your quick fix.For $29.96 (tax included), you’re getting 2 full packs of heat-loving annuals made for full sun summer beds:🌼 Marigolds (8) – nonstop color in full sun, heat-tough, and known for helping deter common garden pests while ke...

06/12/2026

It's going to be HOT today... 97° hot!

The nursery is open from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and I'll be here... mostly hiding in the air conditioning if I'm honest. 😆

If you've been wanting to grab a few plants, come see us this morning before the afternoon heat really kicks in. We still have plenty of beautiful flowers, shrubs, herbs, and garden goodies looking for their forever homes.

What's your preferred summer temperature?

Me? I can handle 97° if there's a pool, lake, beach, sprinkler, slip-n-slide, or some other water activity involved. Otherwise, I'm more of an 80s-with-no-humidity kind of gal.

No humidity? I know... that's a pretty ambitious request when you live in the South. 🤣