Withered vines We're sorry to say that neighborhood nursery Potrero Gardens (1201 17th St., S.F. 415-861-8220) is closing its doors permanently – 20 years after opening, five of which were spent under the ownership of Michael Sasso. The land is being sold for more than the garden center can afford, says Sasso, who is unsure if he'll relocate the shop elsewhere: "It's very difficult to find affordable open land with a long-term lease in San Francisco." Merchandise will be liquidated at bargain prices from now until it's gone.

Re-shopping Recycled-wood furniture store the Wooden Duck (2919 Seventh St., Berk. 510-848-3575, www.thewoodenduck.com) and tableware retailer Recycled Glassworks (2934 Ford, Studio 29, Oakl. 510-533-0573, www.recycledglassworks.com) are two of about 60 recycled retailers peddling 350 products at RecycleStore.com. A project of California's Business Development department, it's a statewide resource guide for recycled consumer products and business-to-business materials. Companies can list their enviro-friendly products for sale, and shoppers can get leads on where to purchase Earth-shaped earrings and a denim padded pooch pouch, or recycled lumber and utility pipes.

Karen Solomon

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