Announcing the 1-2-3 Completely Easy System!
A system so easy, you can’t mess it up.
- One FOOD that feeds anything with roots.
- One SOIL for any application.
- One COMPOST that improves any and all soil.
- Completely organic, completely easy.
Announcing the 1-2-3 Completely Easy System!
A system so easy, you can’t mess it up.
- One FOOD that feeds anything with roots.
- One SOIL for any application.
- One COMPOST that improves any and all soil.
- Completely organic, completely easy.
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The Arbor Gate, way more than a garden center and plant nursery is quite literally an inspired collection that includes unusual plants, artisan-created decorative pieces, and a constantly changing array of items that bring beauty, comfort, and even flavor to the home and garden.
The Gate (as it’s fondly called) is your entry to our symphony of color, fragrance, form, and function that can infuse your indoor and outdoor living spaces with personal warmth and beauty.
Plants are our passion – regardless of your primary aim when you visit us, you’ll find yourself surrounded by magnificent display gardens that can’t help but inspire your creativity. And because the Arbor Gate family includes so many experienced and dedicated gardeners and plant experts, your questions will be answered with an unusual depth of knowledge and know-how.
We look forward to helping you achieve your own vision, whether you come to The Arbor Gate for information, inspiration, or both.
Join us and our dragonflies — take an ordinary journey to an extraordinary place!
The Arbor Gate, way more than a garden center and plant nursery is quite literally an inspired collection that includes unusual plants, artisan-created decorative pieces, and a constantly changing array of items that bring beauty, comfort, and even flavor to the home and garden.
The Gate (as it’s fondly called) is your entry to our symphony of color, fragrance, form, and function that can infuse your indoor and outdoor living spaces with personal warmth and beauty.
Plants are our passion – regardless of your primary aim when you visit us, you’ll find yourself surrounded by magnificent display gardens that can’t help but inspire your creativity. And because the Arbor Gate family includes so many experienced and dedicated gardeners and plant experts, your questions will be answered with an unusual depth of knowledge and know-how.
We look forward to helping you achieve your own vision, whether you come to The Arbor Gate for information, inspiration, or both.
Join us and our dragonflies — take an ordinary journey to an extraordinary place!
We are OPEN!
The Arbor Gate is open and ready to help you with your gardening projects. However, due to the coronavirus, we have made the decision to postpone our classes. We are following the best practices and recommendations, and we will make an announcement when our classes resume.
Upcoming Classes & Events
Plant Nursery
You’ll find the plant selection here at The Arbor Gate to be incredibly diverse!
One of our specialties is roses. The year we offer will over 100 varieties of antique, old and own root roses. The roses have been around for generations, and for good reason! Disease and pest resistant, these varieties require little care and will be highlights in your garden for years to come. In addition, we carry all the Earthkind varieties, which have been extensively tested by Texas A&M University for hardiness, long bloom time, and easy care.
Our display gardens showcase our plants in natural settings. Wondering what herbs grow in Texas? Looking for that cottage garden look? Think you have too much shade to get color?
Gift Shops
Our original shop, entered as soon as you pass through our signature arbor, carries anything and everything for the discerning gardener. Here you’ll find fertilizers, soil amendments, lawn products, garden hats, gloves, and gardening books.
A short stroll through our gardens brings you to The Arbor Gate too!, a treasure trove of amenities for enhancing the hospitable home. This delightful 1930’s frame house, discovered in the Houston Heights and moved to The Arbor Gate in the late 1990’s, is surrounded on all sides by stunning display gardens. The house, beautifully renovated, provides a unique environment that’s sure to stimulate your creativity and imagination.
Plant Nursery
You’ll find the plant selection here at The Arbor Gate to be incredibly diverse!
One of our specialties is roses. The year we offer will over 100 varieties of antique, old and own root roses. The roses have been around for generations, and for good reason! Disease and pest resistant, these varieties require little care and will be highlights in your garden for years to come. In addition, we carry all the Earthkind varieties, which have been extensively tested by Texas A&M University for hardiness, long bloom time, and easy care.
Our display gardens showcase our plants in natural settings. Wondering what herbs grow in Texas? Looking for that cottage garden look? Think you have too much shade to get color?
Gift Shops
Our original shop, entered as soon as you pass through our signature arbor, carries anything and everything for the discerning gardener. Here you’ll find fertilizers, soil amendments, lawn products, garden hats, gloves, and gardening books.
A short stroll through our gardens brings you to The Arbor Gate too!, a treasure trove of amenities for enhancing the hospitable home. This delightful 1930’s frame house, discovered in the Houston Heights and moved to The Arbor Gate in the late 1990’s, is surrounded on all sides by stunning display gardens. The house, beautifully renovated, provides a unique environment that’s sure to stimulate your creativity and imagination.
From the Blog
More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Jujubes
I’ve had a lot of nicknames over the years—Chicken Bill, Tomato Bill and of late, Jujube Bill. These nicknames usually come with some regrets. The chickens ate everything in the backyard and left a lot of you-know-what. I still love tomatoes but I tend to overplant...
2020 Earth-Kind Bulbs to Blooms Sale – Ends This Week!
This year the Smith County Master Gardeners will be hosting their 22nd annual, award-winning “From Bulbs to Blooms” conference and sale using a new format. The educational program featuring Greg Grant, waxing horticulturally on the Earth-Kind bulbs in the sale, will...
HRS presents “Fabulous, Fragrant Shrub Roses of David Austin”
Please join us on Thursday, October 8 at 7 PM for our monthly meeting. All are welcome. Gaye Hammond will be presenting "Fabulous, Fragrant Shrub Roses of David Austin." Gaye is passionate about sharing her knowledge and love of growing roses. She is an avid writer on...
From the Blog
More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Jujubes
I’ve had a lot of nicknames over the years—Chicken Bill, Tomato Bill and of late, Jujube Bill. These nicknames usually come with some regrets. The chickens ate everything in the backyard and left a lot of you-know-what. I still love tomatoes but I tend to overplant...
2020 Earth-Kind Bulbs to Blooms Sale – Ends This Week!
This year the Smith County Master Gardeners will be hosting their 22nd annual, award-winning “From Bulbs to Blooms” conference and sale using a new format. The educational program featuring Greg Grant, waxing horticulturally on the Earth-Kind bulbs in the sale, will...
HRS presents “Fabulous, Fragrant Shrub Roses of David Austin”
Please join us on Thursday, October 8 at 7 PM for our monthly meeting. All are welcome. Gaye Hammond will be presenting "Fabulous, Fragrant Shrub Roses of David Austin." Gaye is passionate about sharing her knowledge and love of growing roses. She is an avid writer on...
