Molbak's Considers Nursery At U Village

Molbak's Greenhouse and Nursery in Woodinville may be opening an outlet above Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn and Banana Republic in the University Village shopping center.

Molbak's would move into retail space built atop the village's new West Building, according to people who've been briefed on the idea. The nursery would be at street level on 25th Avenue Northeast.

Molbak's, which also operates the Seattle Garden Center in the Pike Place Market, is not expected to compete directly with two other new Village tenants, Ravenna Gardens and The Blue Canoe.

Ravenna Gardens sells indoor decorative plants, fountains, gardening implements and accessories. The Blue Canoe sells furniture, lamps, mirrors, some plants and gifts for home and garden.

Ravenna Gardens will be moving into the Pavilion West building.

The Blue Canoe will have an outlet in the Pavilion East building.

A Molbak's official confirmed the talks but did not provide details.

Lee Moriwaki's phone message number is 206-464-2320. His e-mail address is: lmor-new@seatimes.com