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OUR STORY

In 1992, the Stewarts quit their corporate jobs, packed up their 5-month-old son and moved into a small trailer on the property that is now the Mustard Seed Market. For more than three decades, the Stewart's have cultivated one of the finest destination garden centers on the east coast. ​
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We offer a beautiful selection of unique plants, design services, and inspiration for gardeners and non-gardeners alike. We aim to carry the finest plant material in the High Country as well as embellishments for homes and gardens. We expend much effort and energy caring for and maintaining our quality plants and educating you, our valued customer, in the proper care for your ultimate gardening success!​ 
 
Now on our 33rd season with two generations and two locations, the legacy continues. 

SERVICES

At the Mustard Seed, we specialize in whole home design. Our team offers three different facets of design services to create, plan and implement your vision.

 

With over 31 years of experience in landscape, floral and interior design, you can trust our team of highly trained and creative individuals to help bring your vision to life. 

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We are blessed to be in the work that changes people's lives, and we hope to transition this joy into your home improvement experience.

MISSION

The Mustard Seed has been a small, local, family-owned, and operated business rooted in the mountains of North Carolina since 1992. We pride ourselves in serving the high country and surrounding areas with healthy, flourishing plants, as well as a curated collection for garden and home.

 

In addition, we have cultivated and trained knowledgable team members to help our customers with all needs during their visit to our shops. We aim to offer the highest standard of product ranging from plants, furniture, decor and more at both locations to ensure the best quality possible. 

SHOP

The Mustard Seed offers two unique locations in the mountains of North Carolina. The Garden Center & Market has dedicated more than 30 years to discovering and establishing relationships with hand-picked growers to provide high-quality, beautiful, and unique cultivars from all over the nation. 

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Established in 2022, Mustard Seed Home is a full scale home decor shop and design studio. Our product selection is hand-picked by the Stewart's to bring a unique shopping experience to home owners in the North Carolina mountains. 

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Why Mustard Seed?

Our product selection and designs are centered around the art of entertaining and embellishing the home both inside and out. We believe in authentic living and beautifying everyday life to create a design aesthetic for gardens and homes. Our team of designers and plantsmens hand-pick plants products from local artisans and specialty growers as well as creators worldwide to bring truly one-of-a-kind goods to Blowing Rock.

 

"Design doesn't just focus on one thing; what makes us unique is that we are creating a lifestyle. Whether you are a novice gardener or a plant expert, we have something for your needs. When buying for our stores, we envision the whole home to blend our styles, from gardens to gatherings, regardless of location." 

- Danielle Stewart

Owner & Creative Director

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2025 ARTS Award

Home Decor Store East/Atlantic Region

ART & Dallas Market

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2024 Best Of The Best 

Home Decor, & Landscape 

Watauga Democrat

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2023 Business of the Year

Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce

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