Sun-Loving Spring Perennials Posted by Gateway Gardens · Companion Planting Series This week, we’re continuing our companion planting series by taking a look at two sun-loving perennials: the low-growing Phlox subulata and the tall, architectural Salvia nemorosa. Together, they create a dynamic, layered planting in a candy store of color! Both are low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly, and […]
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Grab a cold one… this one’s for the bees Join us on Thursday, April 23rd from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at Dew Point Brewery for Pints for Pollinators, a laid-back evening of great conversation, craft beer, and a deep dive into the natural world right outside our doors, hosted by our own, Nancy Bell. Nancy
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Explore Private and Historic Gardens Through the Blue Ridge Mountains June 17–21, 2026 (registration closes May 14th) Join the Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH) for a tour of Virginia’s most exceptional private gardens and historic properties in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia. Enjoy Southern charm and hospitality as you explore small, intimate city gardens and
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Trees, Shrubs & Perennials Three Plants, One Stunning Spring Garden Gateway Garden Center · Spring 2026 This spring, we’re spotlighting unique planting combinations to make your spring garden come to life. Today’s trio is hard to beat: Pieris, Hellebores, and Phlox. Layered together, they create a garden that’s textural, vibrant, and effortlessly beautiful. Whether you’re
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Few shrubs earn their keep as reliably as the cherry laurels, and this week, we’re shining a light on two of the finest cultivars in the genus: the compact, elegant Otto Luyken and the bold, architectural Skip Laurel. ‘Otto Luyken’ Laurel Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’ Named for a German horticulturalist at the Hachmann nursery in
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Corn Gluten After a long, cold stretch, warmer days are finally on the horizon — and that means it’s time to get ahead of the weeds before they get ahead of you! Even with cooler temperatures, weed seeds are just waiting for the right moment to sprout. Our favorite natural solution for preventing weeds and
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Seed Starting Workshop Saturday, March 14th, 10:00 – 11:00am Start your garden from the very beginning. Join us for a hands-on seed starting workshop where we’ll walk through the fundamentals of starting plants from seed: from timing and technique to creating the right conditions to promote strong, healthy seedlings. Each participant receives a 12-cell seed
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After one of the coldest winters in recent memory, we are ready for spring. Gateway is reopening Monday, March 2nd, and we’ll be kicking off the season with everything you need to shake off the winter blues. Come browse our best-ever selection of seeds and seed-starting supplies, refresh your home with beautiful new houseplants, or
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Dr. Tallamy’s voice is one of the most prominent in raising awareness regarding the crucial role native plants play in supporting native the beneficial insects and birds of our region. Join the webinar on Thursday 2/26 at 12:30 pm to learn from Dr. Tallamy how choosing the right plants for your landscape can support biodiversity
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The Tree at the Heart of Your Home This year, we return to Smokey Holler Tree Farm, the premiere Christmas Tree farm in the country. Grown in the high elevations of the Southern Appalachians, their native range, each tree is carefully pruned, shaped, and sheared for at least 10 to 14 years before they are
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