by Greg Grant | Feb 5, 2021 | Greg's Ramblings
As a working adult, living in an old family farmhouse, a member of a rural electric coop, and as an hour-and-a-half commuter each morning, snow is a royal pain in the aster. But as a photographer and an eternal child; snow is pure magic. As a kid, I always dreamed of...
by developer | Jan 27, 2021 | Garden, How To Videos, Video
Blackberries are the easiest fruit to grow. They grow wild on fence lines and along railroad tracks. For home gardeners, they’re so easy, you can even grow them in a pot! Not only that, but they also taste delicious too. With some sunlight, food, and water your...
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...
