Gardens Opens in West Village Today

Austin import Gardens opened their doors this morning in the former Octane space in West Village. The verdict: my new favorite store. Sure they have garden implements, seeds, and spades, but they also have Mariage Frères teas; Geodesis room sprays, candles, and diffusers; Wiseman House chocolates; Olivina lotions; burled teak pieces; furniture; jade bowls; canned pickles; coffee table books; the list goes on. And on. It’s a one-stop shopper’s dream come true. I now understand how the Austin store has created such a faithful following. Flower lovers: They have the prettiest Rembrandt amaryllises blooming now. You heard it here first; this garden won’t be a secret for long.