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.
NC Grown Pumpkins and Gourds should arrive October 26th!
Fall is the BEST time for planting Shrubs and Trees. By planting in the Fall, the plants have time to get established before the heat of Summer. Stop in and see our wonderful selection. Need inspiration? We love to help.
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.
Save the Date! Our Christmas Open House will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Please join us for refreshments, door prizes, live music and special discounts as we kick off the Holiday season. We will have fun activities for children, visitors from the Northpole and lots of photo opportunities.
Christmas Open House Schedule of Events:
All Day: Special Discounts, Door Prizes & Refreshments
2:00-2:30 Storytime & Crafting with Mrs. Claus
2:30-4:00 Family Photo Opportunities with Santa and Friends
4:00-6:00 Marshmallow Roast
5:00-7:00 Live Music Performed by Blake Hollowell
All Day: Special Discounts, Door Prizes & Refreshments
2:00-2:30 Storytime & Crafting with Mrs. Claus
2:30-4:00 Family Photo Opportunities with Santa and Friends
4:00-6:00 Marshmallow Roast
5:00-7:00 Live Music Performed by Blake Hollowell
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.
Local Honey
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.
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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Website marketing by Cindy Laws.
Website marketing by Cindy Laws.
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
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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