Closed on Sundays for the season!
If you are looking for the most impressive selection of plants AND the most beautiful shopping location in the Lake Norman area, look no further! Peruse our gravel paths while viewing beautiful blooming plants, Japanese maples, and rare conifers. Enjoy the soothing sound of falling water as you pass our many fountains. Visit our koi pond for a zen-like experience as you become mesmerized by the colorful fish and the stunning plantings.
Enjoy the whimsy of our many miniature container gardens, complete with tiny trees, mini furniture and adorable little animals and accessories. Explore our many charming out-buildings where you might discover that perfect garden accessory that you didn’t know you needed. Our eclectic gift shop is the perfect place to find a unique gift for a friend or new houseplant for yourself.
Enjoy our many display gardens where you will be inspired by the multitude of colorful blooms, contrasting textures, and fascinating foliage. Prepare to be delighted by the many creatures that call Dearness Gardens their home, be it the butterflies and bumblebees, adorable chipmunks scuttling to and fro or tiny green lizards hunting their tiny insect quarry.
Feel free to ask questions of our good-natured and experienced staff…we love plants and love talking about them! Dearness Gardens is not just a shopping destination—it is an experience!