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. 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.
This fun class is for the beginner as well as seasoned gardeners. Reid Hargrove of McCorkle Nurseries will provide answers to all those questions you have always wanted to ask. In addition, he will discuss new exciting plants coming to market. Attendees will receive a coupon to save on plants after the class. There is no charge for this class but people will need to register through our website or the store. Kid Workshops: During the Spring &Summer months, we hold fun workshops for kids such as "Plant an Herb"; "Make a Bird Feeder"; "Make a Toad House" and more.
All of our beautiful wooden furniture is made by a local company, J. Gile's Woodcrafts, they are located in Graham, NC. Jim Gile is the owner and we met him at our first "Dogwood Festival" in Mebane in April 2012 and we fell in love with his furniture. It is extremely well made and sturdy. We hope you love it too!
Kid Workshops: During the Spring &Summer months, we hold fun workshops for kids such as "Plant an Herb"; "Make a Bird Feeder"; "Make a Toad House" and more. We believe it's important for children to have a love of the outdoors. We try to get children excited about nature and gardening in our workshops. Create your own Fairy or Miniature Garden to take home. This class is lots of fun for adults and children ages 6 and up. All you need is your imagination! Fee: $30 and includes, container (or you can bring your own), 2 plants, 1 fairy accessory $7.99 or less, soil, stones and moss.