Kearney's Gardens began at the Christmas markets, where I first started selling outdoor Christmas planters and a few houseplants, all made from my little 8' by 12' wooden shed. Gardening has always been a passion of mine, and I'd long dreamed of opening a garden shop of my own.

In February 2023, we bought the premises with plans to open that summer. But after making a few spring and Mother's Day planters, demand quickly grew, and I officially opened the doors on April 1st. For the first year, I balanced the shop with a full-time job, so Kearney's Gardens opened evenings and weekends only. In June 2024, I was finally able to commit full-time — and that's when things really took off.

We want Kearney's Gardens to feel calm and welcoming — a place where people can pause, relax, and have a chat over a coffee. The shop is full of character, with an eclectic, natural style that reflects my love for both plants and people.

Since June 2024, we've added fresh flowers to the mix — and I absolutely love this part of the business. We create on-demand bouquets, funeral flowers, and arrangements for weddings and events. We also stock a changing range of seasonal outdoor plants, locally made crafts, thoughtful gifts, and sweet treats.

We also run occasional workshops in the forge — from seasonal planters to creative floral arrangements — and I'm always happy to travel to run workshops for local groups, clubs, or community events.