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The Great Outdoors

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The greenest little spot in Austin, the Great Outdoors Garden Center is a favorite destination for all plant lovers. Tucked under one of the largest live oaks in Central Texas, the nursery is home to an eclectic collection of colorful plants and people, pottery and garden art, tools, seeds, books, and gifts. The cast of characters includes plant-passionate experts on hardy perennials, succulents, trees, tropicals, annuals, veggies, soils, and supplements for the Austin garden. Our goal is to provide the right plants and know... read more

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2730 S Congress Ave, across from St. Edward's University. Just look for Spinning Water Wheel, (South of Oltorf, North of Ben White)), Austin, TX, 78704, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sat9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sun10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Debbie Cantu 
8 years ago

I bought a personal size concrete bench there once for only 65$ We still sit on that bench every day in the midst of garden 

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Kelly Tampas Weaver 
8 years ago

We love going to The Great Outdoors so much 5hat we make it a weekly trip. The staff is so great at answering questions and helping you with whatever you need. I love to just wander and see everything. 

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Krista Shay Engler 
9 years ago

Everyone so friendly and helpful. Loved seeing all the palms, succulents and pots. I wanted to buy everything but left spending only $110, leaving with multiple perennials and a few annuals. They have a great selection of shade plants. They even welcomed my 2 pooches! 

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Patty L Lewis 
9 years ago

just saw a program on you ....pbs kera ..growing a greener world....greatness. thks 

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Beckie Smith 
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The Great Outdoors has a 4.6 star rating with 1,155 reviews. 

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