Iconic boutique nursery finds new life, new owners
One of the coldest winters in Austin in recent years felt colder still when Gardens - the iconic Central Austin boutique nursery and home décor retailer that helped define an organic-modern aesthetic - closed its doors in January.
Renee's Roots: The garden of an urban farmgirl »
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- Homegrown carrots: Tangled and curvy but still tasty
- Fennel is growing on me
- Garden is slowly coming back to life, and so am I
- For a sinful spin on garden fresh salad, add bacon. Or turn it into a creamy soup
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