I couldn't figure out why I was being tagged to this thread
Jesse Israel is by far the absolute BEST nursery in the Asheville area in my opinion. They have annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, garden art, water garden things, etc. There's a fun indoor farmer's market right across the street too that you can walk to.
http://www.jesseisraelandsons....
@Hemophobic lived in Asheville and probably knows even more cool nurseries