Your Local Greenhouse & Garden Center in McCaysville, Georgia
Family-owned and rooted right here in McCaysville, Quinn’s Greenhouse serves gardeners across North Georgia, the Copper Basin, and Western North Carolina. From Blue Ridge and Blairsville to Murphy and beyond, we grow and select plants that truly thrive in our mountain climate — and we’re always happy to share what we know
Rooted in McCaysville
Growing Local for Generations
Quinn’s Greenhouse is a family-owned greenhouse and garden center rooted in McCaysville, Georgia. We’re proud fourth-generation growers, raising many of our plants right here and carefully selecting the rest from growers we know and trust.
If a plant doesn’t grow well in our mountain climate, we won’t sell it — simple as that. Our goal is your success, whether you’re gardening full-time or just getting your hands dirty for the first time.
Expert Tips for Zone 6/7
When is the best time to start planting in North Georgia?
In Zone 7, mid-April is often tempting, but around here the old-timers still say May 10 is our true last frost date. In the McCaysville and Copper Basin area, we recommend waiting until May 10 to plant tender crops like tomatoes and peppers unless you’re prepared to cover them if a cold snap rolls through.
Which 'plants near me' are best for mountain beginners?
There are plenty of beginner-friendly plants that do well in our mountain climate. Along with coneflowers and hellebores, we often recommend black-eyed Susans, daylilies, hardy salvias, coreopsis, and hostas. These plants are forgiving, come back year after year, and handle the ups and downs of mountain weather much better than fussier varieties.
For folks just getting started, choosing plants that already thrive in the McCaysville and Copper Basin area makes gardening more enjoyable — and a lot less stressful.
Do you provide beginner gardening help at the greenhouse?
Yes — helping beginning gardeners is part of who we are. We offer friendly, plain-language advice every day at our McCaysville greenhouse, and each spring we also host public gardening classes through the Master Gardeners, Feed Fannin, and North Georgia College. Class dates and schedules are posted on our website and social media each season
How do I help my plants survive the North Georgia heat?
In our Zone 6/7 mountain climate, consistent morning watering and a good layer of mulch go a long way toward helping plants handle summer heat. Mulch keeps roots cooler, holds moisture, and gives plants a fighting chance when rain is hit or miss.
Old-timer wisdom around here also says not to plant trees and shrubs in months without an “R” — May, June, July, and August. That advice is especially important if you don’t have an automatic watering system. Many of our customers are weekend or seasonal gardeners, and it’s hard for new plants to survive summer stress without regular care. Waiting until cooler, wetter months often leads to much better success.
Visit the Greenhouse: Your Garden Center Near Blue Ridge & Ellijay
Located where North Georgia meets the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee, Quinn’s Greenhouse sits right in the heart of the Copper Basin. From McCaysville and Blue Ridge to Blairsville, Murphy, and beyond, gardeners come to us for plants that truly thrive in Zone 6/7 mountain conditions.
If you’re searching for “plants near me” or looking for varieties that actually work in this region, you’ll find both the plants and the honest guidance to grow them well — right here.
Find Us In McCaysville, GA
Hours of Operation
Spring Hours (February 15 – May 31)
Monday–Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Summer
By appointment only
Fall Hours (August 15 – October 31)
Monday–Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Winter
By appointment only
Location
Located in McCaysville, Georgia, and serving the Copper Basin and surrounding tri-state mountain communities in Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.