Spring has officially sprung, which means it’s time to start sprucing up your home with beautiful flowers and houseplants. Who knows, you may even be inspired to build your own garden where you can grow your own fruits and vegetables! Urban Roots is a garden center in New Orleans that has all your favorite flowers plus a few fuzzy friends that will surely bring a smile to your face.

Welcome to Urban Roots, a local garden center nestled in the Irish Channel.
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This Tchoupitoulas treasure is easy to miss if you're not looking for it, and that would be a shame since it's the most incredible hidden gem in the city for gardeners.
When it comes to gardening, Urban Roots is the place to be.
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The garden center is just chock-full of beautiful blooms for both indoor and outdoor use, and they're always adding new and exciting inventory to the mix.
Whether you're an avid gardener or just hoping to keep something alive longer than a week, Urban Roots has just about every type of plant you could want.
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And their super knowledgeable staff will help you pick the right plant and answer any questions you may have.
From plants to pots, it's your one stop shop.
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The gift shop is filled with even more treasures including a wide array of home decor items and gifts. A lot of the items you’ll find in the gift shop are from local artisans, and we all know local businesses could use some love right now!
As you wander through the endless aisles of beautiful blooms, you may want to keep your eyes peeled...
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Urban Roots is more than just a garden center.
While Urban Roots is primarily a garden center, they also share the space with a few fuzzy faces.
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This one, in particular, is just too cute.
You'll see all sorts of barnyard critters during your visit.
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Urban Roots is home to several animals (mostly rescues) including goats, turtles, and this giant pig who is wishing you were there right now so you could pet him.
All of the animals have their own unique personality.
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And everyone is friendly, making this a great spot to introduce your kids to gardening.
You never know what will be behind a plant.
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This cat would like you to buy another Cat Palm. How could you say no to that face?
Even as you're checking out, you're surrounded by fluff.
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The bunnies are so soft, it's like touching a cloud!

For more information, be sure to check out their website and give them a follow on Facebook so you never miss out on any of their latest plant deliveries!

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Urban Roots Garden Center, 2375 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA