by The Arbor Gate | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
In the small town of Tenaha, Texas, any news is big news. This year will prove particularly newsworthy for Tenaha’s own historic King’s Nursery however, as 4th generation owner and manager Dr. Andrew King returns home to take over the family business. Andrew and his...
by Greg Grant | Jan 8, 2021 | Greg's Ramblings
Greg Grant, Arbor Gate Blog I January, 2021 I have at least two mandatory Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service result demonstration reports due at work the last day of each year. While working on a Lycoris trial report, I thought back to my days as a kid and...
by The Arbor Gate | Dec 15, 2020 | Events, Garden
Experts around the country agree that plants (including roses) perform best in planting beds where the right and best bed preparation measures have been implemented and maintained. Doing it right is neither complicated, nor expensive but does involve a few things...
by Greg Grant | Dec 8, 2020 | Greg's Ramblings
Long before I read The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, I was drawn to a little paperback in fourth grade because it was about a great scientist (George Washington Carver) who had a secret garden in the woods as a kid. I had a secret garden too and...
by The Arbor Gate | Nov 25, 2020 | How To Videos, Video
One of the most common questions we get in the Fall is, “what can I plant right now?”. There is a lot you can plant in the Fall, and we’re here with some specific recommendations from herbs to trees and everything in...
by developer | Nov 25, 2020 | Events
Santa is coming to The Arbor Gate! Drop by for a complimentary photo on the following days: Sunday, November 29th from 11 AM until 3 PM Wednesday, December 2nd from 1 PM until 4 PM
by The Arbor Gate | Nov 20, 2020 | How To Videos, Uncategorized, Video
Starting plants from seed can be intimidating. We’ve got a few tips to help you succeed when starting from...
by The Arbor Gate | Nov 17, 2020 | Events, Garden
With holiday season around the corner, Houston Rose Society will hold December virtual meeting on making holiday gifts and will also give decoration tips. Mary Fulgham is an expert at making potpourri and has made this process an annual tradition in her home. She...
by Greg Grant | Nov 13, 2020 | Greg's Ramblings
You’ve heard it before and it’s correct. Fall truly is for planting, including seeds, bulbs, and of course trees. I’m a tree planting fool and take every opportunity to do so. So far this fall I’ve planted a ‘Peggy Clarke’ Japanese apricot, a ‘Florida Flame’ red...
by Bill Adams | Oct 13, 2020 | Garden
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...
