Uncle Red's Backyard Nursery

Uncle Red's Backyard Nursery We're a small local backyard nursery in Austin. Come see us for all your gardening and landscaping plant needs! Local pick-up only

09/14/2026

Today is National Grandparents Day.
Think about spending time with them as you will learn from their ways & what brought them joy. If you don't have any, consider joining in with a community that gathers & start a new tradition with them by teaching them something you learned from your grandparents.
Here at GES Org, we love to instill ideas that celebrate wisdom on how to live successful and that can make a difference in your families life. We consider knowledge a source of power on how to live by the known proven possitive ways. We love having family dinners monthly because we live apart, eating homemade meals, in our home is one way we celebrate being a family.
What are your family's traditions you leave behind?
Please read our disclaimers, find the map, and read our mission on the website. Thank you.
https://gardenexchangestands.org
Garden Exchange Stands Org, DBA Free Plant N Garden Stands Org. Donations to a 509(a)(2) is under 501(c)(3)organizations are tax deductible as allowed by the law. Donors should consult with their personal tax adviser regarding any personal tax deduction. EIN # 33-2449874 Thank you for the support, and together, we're bringing back gardening culture.
"It's a lifestyle!"

🌎🌿 **GET READY FOR GREENPEACE DAY — TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15!** 🌿🌎Why September 15? In 1971, a small group of activists sai...
09/13/2026

🌎🌿 **GET READY FOR GREENPEACE DAY — TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15!** 🌿🌎

Why September 15? In 1971, a small group of activists sailed from Vancouver toward Alaska to protest an underground nuclear weapons test. They didn't stop the test — but their journey became the beginning of **Greenpeace** and a worldwide environmental movement.

Their story reminds us that **small actions can spark big change.**

🌱 **This week's Plant Spotlight: WHITE YARROW** 🤍

We chose White Yarrow because this tough Texas native is drought tolerant, adaptable to poor soils, tolerant of air pollution, and beneficial to pollinators. It's a great example of how even a small patch of native habitat can contribute to a healthier ecosystem.

As Greenpeace Day approaches, think about one small action you can take for the planet:

🌱 Plant native.
🐝 Support pollinators.
💧 Conserve water.
🌎 Protect habitat.

**Big changes can begin with small acts of care.** 💚

September Driveway Sale finale! We've got a treasure trove of goodies sprawled out on the driveway - come and dig in! 🎉 ...
09/13/2026

September Driveway Sale finale! We've got a treasure trove of goodies sprawled out on the driveway - come and dig in! 🎉

Happy National Hummingbird Day!You can honor these amazing birds by planting a group of salvias and/or Turk's Cap!
09/05/2026

Happy National Hummingbird Day!

You can honor these amazing birds by planting a group of salvias and/or Turk's Cap!

Happy National Wildlife Day!!!!🌿 PLANT SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Pigeonberry (Rivina humilis) 🌿For National Wildlife Day, w...
09/04/2026

Happy National Wildlife Day!!!!

🌿 PLANT SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Pigeonberry (Rivina humilis) 🌿

For National Wildlife Day, we are turning the spotlight on a true shadow-dwelling superhero for our native fauna: Pigeonberry!

If you want to transform a shaded corner into a thriving wildlife sanctuary, this native perennial is an absolute must-have. Here is how Pigeonberry puts in double duty to support local ecosystem biodiversity:

🔴 A Simultaneous Feast (Berries + Blooms)

Pigeonberry does something remarkable: it flowers and fruits at the exact same time. While its delicate pink-and-white blooms provide fresh nectar and pollen for native bees and butterflies, its jewel-like red berries offer a vital fat and nutrient source for songbirds, mockingbirds, thrashers, and small mammals.

🏡 Ground-Level Habitat & Shelter

Tucked under the canopy of trees where other plants struggle, Pigeonberry forms a lush, leafy layer. This low-growing cover offers essential thermal protection and hiding spots for ground-foraging birds, beneficial predatory insects, and micro-fauna.

🌱 Tough, Adaptable, and Native

Thriving in deep shade to dappled sun with minimal water needs once established, it proves that the most impactful wildlife plants are often the easiest to care for!

📍 Get Yours Today at Uncle Red's Backyard Nursery, 7713 Libretto Ln, Austin, TX

We are currently well-stocked with healthy, vibrant Pigeonberry plants ready for your yard: https://uncleredsnursery.com/products/pigeonberry

Late summer and early fall are the absolute best times to plant native shade species so their roots can settle in before spring.

Stop by the nursery this week to grab yours and give our local creatures a full-service dining plan right in your own backyard! 🐦✨

It's September 1 and you know what that means! It's time to announce the August winner of our free 4-inch plant raffle! ...
09/01/2026

It's September 1 and you know what that means! It's time to announce the August winner of our free 4-inch plant raffle! 🪴

✨A huge congratulations to Muriella Anderson! 🥳

Muriella stopped by to pick up her prize and chose a stunning 4-inch Flame Acanthus (also known as the Hummingbird Bush). Why is the Flame Acanthus such an excellent choice for August? ☀️🔥 This heat-loving, drought-tolerant native thrives during late summer when many other plants start to struggle. August and September are peak bloom times for its fiery red-orange tubular flowers, making it an absolute magnet for hummingbirds looking for a sweet nectar boost! 🌺🐦

Thank you to everyone who participated last month! Want a chance to win next month’s featured plant?👉 To enter our monthly raffle, sign up for our newsletter!

🌿 **PLANT SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: GREGG’S MISTFLOWER** 🦋While Austin is still serving up August heat, Gregg’s Mistflower ...
08/30/2026

🌿 **PLANT SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: GREGG’S MISTFLOWER** 🦋

While Austin is still serving up August heat, Gregg’s Mistflower is already getting ready to put on a show. 💜

**Gregg’s Mistflower (*Conoclinium greggii*)** is a Central Texas native perennial that thrives in the heat and brings beautiful clusters of soft lavender-blue flowers to the garden. And those flowers aren't just pretty—they’re a favorite stopping place for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. 🐝🦋

This is one of those plants that reminds us why native plants are so special. When the summer heat turns up, Gregg’s Mistflower doesn't throw in the towel. It keeps growing, keeps blooming, and keeps providing food for the pollinators that share our Texas landscape. 🌱

💜 **NATIVE TO CENTRAL TEXAS**
☀️ **LOVES THE TEXAS HEAT**
🦋 **POLLINATOR FRIENDLY**
🌿 **A BEAUTIFUL LATE-SUMMER BLOOMER**

If you're looking for a native perennial that brings a little color—and a LOT of pollinator activity—to your garden, come take a look at Gregg’s Mistflower at **Uncle Red’s Backyard Nursery!**

Copy and paste this link into your browser to purchase:
https://uncleredsnursery.com/products/gregg-s-mist-flower

🌱 **GROW NATIVE. GROW LOCAL. GROW FOR WILDLIFE.**

We are just two weeks away from our next Driveway Sale! To get a head start on your Driveway Sale experience, you can vi...
08/29/2026

We are just two weeks away from our next Driveway Sale! To get a head start on your Driveway Sale experience, you can view our inventory on our website at https://uncleredsnursery.com/collections/all. Stay tuned for an event evite so Facebook notifies you when it's getting close!

We look forward to seeing you there!

🌱 **LOOKING FOR A SPECIFIC PLANT?****Tell us what you're looking for and we'll see if we can get it!** 🌿If there's a par...
08/21/2026

🌱 **LOOKING FOR A SPECIFIC PLANT?**

**Tell us what you're looking for and we'll see if we can get it!** 🌿

If there's a particular native plant, pollinator favorite, tree, shrub, grass, groundcover—or just something you've been searching everywhere for—let us know.

We can't promise we'll be able to find every plant, but we'll do our best to track it down. 🌱🔎

**Have a plant request?** Visit https://uncleredsnursery.com/pages/plant-requests to send it over to us.

🌼 **PLANT SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: ZEXMENIA** 🌼When August turns up the heat, **Zexmenia (*Wedelia texana*)** doesn't mind...
08/21/2026

🌼 **PLANT SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: ZEXMENIA** 🌼

When August turns up the heat, **Zexmenia (*Wedelia texana*)** doesn't mind one bit! ☀️🔥

This tough Texas native thrives in the **heat, full sun and dry conditions** that Central Texas gardens are known for. Its cheerful yellow flowers bring a splash of color to the landscape while providing nectar for **bees, butterflies and other pollinators.** 🐝🦋

🌱 **TEXAS NATIVE**
☀️ **LOVES FULL SUN**
🔥 **HEAT TOLERANT**
💧 **DROUGHT TOLERANT ONCE ESTABLISHED**
🌼 **LONG-BLOOMING**
🐝 **POLLINATOR FRIENDLY**

Zexmenia is a great choice for a sunny spot where you want **flowers without a plant that needs constant pampering**. Give it the conditions it likes, and it will reward you with plenty of blooms!

Looking for plants that can handle a Central Texas summer? 🌞🌱 Come see what's growing at **Uncle Red's Backyard Nursery!**

Address

7713 Libretto Lane
San Diego, CA
78744

Opening Hours

Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+18586885510

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