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Welcome to Down Home Garden Center & General Store.  We are a family-owned full service garden center with a delightful general store. We are the winner of the Reader's Choice Award for Best Garden Center for multiple years.  We specialize in new exciting varieties of plants as well as old favorites.  Come discover Mebane's best secret and enjoy our Southern hospitality.


We are Open for the Season!
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday: 9:30-5:00
Sunday:  2:00-5:00 
Monday:  Closed
Closed Mother's Day (5/11/25)

We have been busy bringing in beautiful plants and home decor items.  We are looking forward to seeing everyone and presenting new selections as well as old favorites.


​🌟 Sand Art & Planting Workshop 🌟
Unleash your creativity in our hands-on Sand Art Pot workshop!
Who: Ages 10 and up
What: Design your unique sand art pot and plant a beautiful plant of your choice
Cost: $20 (includes all materials)
📅 Date: May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 am
📍 Location: Down Home Garden Center & General Store
Secure your spot with a $10 deposit upon registering.
Don’t miss out on this fun and inspiring event—we can’t wait to see your creations bloom! 🌱

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​​HONEY TASTING
Sunday May 3, 2025
2:00 to 5:00


Have you ever wondered how different types of honey taste?  Robert King of West Orange Farms will be onsite providing samples of different types of honey, including Bourbon Barrel Aged Honey.  He will be available to answer beekeeping and honey questions.  Raw Honey is delicious, good for you and makes a great gift.
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Join our Loyalty Program
Make sure you are a member of our Loyalty program.  Earn 1 point for every visit where you spend at least $25.  Once you receive 5 points, you earn a reward of 25% off your entire order (except consignment and already discounted items)!  Best of all, it's free and the points don't expire.


Allow us to assist you in creating your personal oasis at home with an array of stunning plants.


Come explore our selection of beautiful annuals, shrubs, perennials, and trees! Our Potting Station is available for customers to select the appropriate soil and fertilizer, or you can have our staff plant your chosen beauties for you.​
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Local Honey

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Try our local pure and natural honey from West Orange Farms. It’s delicious and so good for you.  We have Sourwood, Wildflower, Tupelo, Orange Blossom, Wildflower with Vanilla Bean, and the new Rob's Hot Honey which is becoming a fan favorite.  


“Gardening is the greatest tonic and therapy a human being can have. Even if you have only a tiny piece of earth, you can create something beautiful, which we all have a great need for. If we begin by respecting plants, it’s inevitable we’ll respect people.” — Audrey Hepburn


We have everything you need for your garden and landscape.  Need some inspiration?  Let our staff help you create a wonderful space or stunning planters.

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Beautiful hydrangeas, re-blooming azaleas, camellias, succulents and lots more!
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Pretty Houseplants
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Check out our Educational Toy section.  Kids can dig for fossils, break geodes to uncover treasures, grow crystals, solve wooden puzzles and play with dinosaurs.

Go Natural with Essential Oils

Try natural remedies for seasonal support, headaches, stress and more.
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​Hot Air Balloons & Spinners

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 It doesn't take much wind to get the balloons twirling, showing off their colors.  What a great way to add interest to your garden or home!  They are made of durable kite fabric to give you years of enjoyment. We also have Halloween Hot Air Balloons!  We now offer Delta Kites in many patterns.


We have the Perfect Birthday Gifts

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Choose from soothing handmade lotions & soaps, gourmet coffees, chocolate, delicious jams, relishes, sauces, soy candles, rugs, glassware and wall art.  We have something for everyone!  We also carry Gift Certificates if you just can't decide.

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We want your shopping experience at Down Home Garden Center & General Store to be the best it can be and we greatly value your opinion.  Please let us know if there is something we can do better.  Send any comments to mailto:[email protected]
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