After more than four decades of providing curb appeal to San Antonio homes, venerable nursery Shades of Green is closing at the end of 2025. Still, there's no need to weep in your azaleas. Owners Roberta Churchin and Bob Webster are transforming the business into a nature sanctuary so locals can enjoy the land for generations to come.

The Shades of Green Legacy Garden will ensure that North Side development won't intrude on the 334 Sunset Rd. tract. A towering canopy of cypress trees, planted 45 years ago, will provide a backdrop for meditation and learning away from the office buildings that have encroached on the once-quiet neighborhood.

"We've always loved that through the years people come to the nursery not only for plants but to enjoy the beauty and serenity it offers," says Ch

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