I have to say that when this news broke earlier this year, it bummed me out a little.

Not for the plants, which were no big deal, but rather for the garden furniture. It was a good place to find clean-lined furnishings at really affordable prices. I bought cool rectangular concrete pots, and more than a few metal bistro-style tables and chairs. And all of it was end-of-season cheap. Plus they had Sean Conway onboard to keep up with the latest garden fashions.

Garden furniture is one category that independent nurseries don't seem to do very well with. In my experience (I used to buy furniture for an independent) they don't carry enough and it is too expensive. In their defense, it is hard thing to buy, particularly when you don't have the resources of a Target.

So, I'm hoping Target continues to carry outdoor furniture-- at least seasonally. Is that so wrong?