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Yuletide Camellias - posted on 12/09/2008
When I first started working at The Arbor Gate I noticed the two shrubs that were on each side of The Arbor Gate Too. That was March. In November I ...read more »
Let it snow! - posted on 12/11/2008
Yes, it snowed yesterday afternoon here at The Arbor Gate! Enough to actually accumulate on our already beautiful Christmas trees. How often does it snow in zone 9? ...read more »
A New Year - posted on 01/04/2009
It is hard to believe the holidays are over. Everything in my house is back in storage containers and back to pre-holiday status. I miss the holidays. Ask anyone who ...read more »
Flutter Byz - posted on 01/04/2009
Just before Christmas we unpacked the much awaited Flutter Byzs. Kidding aside, these were literally flying out of the gardens as fast as we were putting them out.
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Christmas Trees - posted on 11/21/2009
The Christmas trees have arrived and they are more beautiful than ever! The Arbor Gate air is filled with the fresh smell of the soft needled Fraser Firs. There is ...read more »
New Arrival - posted on 12/03/2009
Come in to The Arbor Gate and check out what Charlie Strack has been up to! ...read more »
Southern Living Heirloom Bulbs - posted on 12/05/2009
Arriving just in time for Christmas-Chris Wiesinger of Southern Bulb Company brought this amazing selection of heirloom bulbs (yes, this includes native tulips). These southern gems will grace your garden ...read more »
I Want That! - posted on 03/24/2009
Those of us who work at The Arbor Gate often hear "I want that...just like that bed...in MY yard." While I don't profess to be a "garden girl" (I'm a ...read more »
Rangoon Creeper - posted on 07/15/2009
We just had to take a moment to write about this wonderful flowering vine. While the rest of us suffer under this summer's heat and drought, Rangoon Creeper (Quisqualis ...read more »
What's going on here? - posted on 07/23/2009
Those of you who know and love The Arbor Gate know we're always up to something new.
So here's a photo of our latest project-but we're not going to tell ...read more »
New Garden Friend - posted on 07/27/2009
Allow Janet to introduce her new friend straight from the Arbor Gate vegetable garden!
This incredible watermelon, aptly named Moon and Stars, must weigh in over 40 lbs! Handsome ...read more »
Another wonderful vine - posted on 08/14/2009
Walked out this morning and our Sweet Autumn Clematis was in full bloom.
Loads of tiny white blooms just cover the dark green foliage of this easy to grow Clematis.
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Sweet Autumn Clematis - posted on 08/14/2009
Here's a photo of this stunning vine..... ...read more »
Finally a photo! - posted on 08/16/2009
Third time lucky-just took this photo of our six foot tall Sweet Autumn Clematis in full bloom! ...read more »
Yet another amazing vine - posted on 08/24/2009
Take a look at this passion vine. Amazing! They don't always bloom as well in containers as they do in the ground so I was delighted to find ...read more »
Great New Book - posted on 09/20/2009
I'd been hearing about this new book from several sources so when it was time to order more books for the Arbor Gate I made sure this was part of ...read more »
Yellow Lycoris - posted on 09/25/2009
We know and love Red Lycoris aka Red Spider Lily aka Suprise Lily but bright yellow? How cool!
These just came in this week and we just had ...read more »
Eat your veggies! - posted on 10/06/2009
Just in and just in time for planting-fall veggies! We have our best selection ever.
Here's just a sampling of some of our varieties-
Broccoli-
Packman, Romanesco, Early Purple ...read more »
Beverly Welch on The Liveable Garden Radio Show - posted on 12/18/2009
Beverly Welch of The Arbor Gate recently appeared on the radio program, "The Liveable Garden." It airs every Saturday from 6 until 8 am on KSEV radio, 700am. ...read more »
The Arbor Gate on Channel 13, KTRK - posted on 03/10/2010
Channel 13, KTRK, stopped by The Arbor Gate yesterday. Channel 13's Patricia Lopez filmed a segment with Randy Lemmon.
Be sure to tune into Channel 13 on Thursday 4:45 during ...read more »
New Skin Protection Product - posted on 03/09/2010
The follow piece is a guest blog by Susan Wood.
Many of you know I always try to raise awareness of the dangers of sun exposure among my gardening friends. Why? ...read more »
Chef Chris Crowder on The Liveable Garden Radio Show - posted on 03/10/2010
Chef Chris Crowder, The Arbor Gate's resident chef, recently appeared on the radio program, "The Liveable Garden." It airs every Saturday from 6 until 8 am on KSEV radio, ...read more »
ABC 13 Segment on Herbs - posted on 04/07/2010
Patricia Lopez of ABC 13 stopped by to film a segment on herbs with Molly Fowler, the Dining Diva - a great friend of The Arbor Gate.
For more information, see ...read more »
Creative Gardening: Fairy Garden - posted on 05/11/2010
These photos were submitted by a customer that attended out recent "Creative Containers" class.
She was inspired and created this great Fairy Garden. Many of the items were purchased at ...read more »
Perfect Tomato Salad - posted on 06/22/2010
This recipe was sent to us by Cooky Oberg. When we read through it, we knew we had to pass it along to our readers.
"The German Johnson and Better ...read more »
Rain Lily Celebration - posted on 07/08/2010
Boy, these guys are talking up a storm! They look like they're having a great time! ...read more »
Which came first - the Lord Baltimore or the dog? - posted on 07/14/2010
Which came first - the Lord Baltimore or the dog? ...read more »
Lucky & Liatris The Arbor Gate - posted on 07/29/2010
Lucky loves the Liatris almost as much as the butterflies. This is a Texas tough native that should be in every perennial garden. ...read more »
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