Avonlea Gardens & Inn

Native plant ornamental nursery. Top products: Native perennials, Native trees and shrubs, Pesticide-free native vines, Rain garden plants, Annuals, herbs, and succulents. Avonlea Gardens & Inn, located in Chardon, Ohio, operates as a specialized native plant nursery alongside a historic inn. The nursery focuses on ecological gardening, offering a diverse selection of pesticide-free native perennials, trees, shrubs, and vines designed to support local wildlife, including bees, butterflies, and songbirds. Their inventory is curated to assist homeowners with specific landscape needs, such as creating wildlife habitats or installing functional rain gardens using plants recommended by the NEO Master Rain Garden Program. In addition to their native plant stock, they operate a greenhouse featuring herbs, annuals, and succulents. The business also includes 'The Shop in the Barn,' which provides garden-specific décor, pottery, and tools. Serving primarily local gardeners and eco-conscious homeowners, Avonlea Gardens emphasizes educational outreach, providing resources on native plant selection, deer-resistant gardening, and sustainable landscaping practices to promote environmental stewardship.