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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Gateway welcomed Jim Putnam of HortTube to our gardens and the store a few weeks ago for for two great conversations about gardening with natives, fall pollinators, and American Beauties Native Plants. Jim has been working in the horticulture industry for nearly 40 years and his YouTube channel features over 1,600 videos covering everything from
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Low Maintenance, High Impact: Our Top Plant Picks What “Low Maintenance” Really Means Let’s be honest: no garden is completely work-free. But low-maintenance plants come pretty close! These are the reliable performers that ask for very little once they’re settled in. We’re talking about tough, resilient plants that can handle some drought, don’t need constant
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Finding Your Perfect Bloom Roses are among the most beloved garden plants and have been cultivated and hybridized for hundreds of years, but with so many types available, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. Whether you’re a novice gardener or an experienced horticulturist, understanding the various categories of roses can help you select the
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Baptisia, also known as wild indigo or false indigo, is an outstanding native that deserves a prime spot in more gardens. These perennials offer the complete package of beauty and practicality. What makes Baptisia so special? It’s drought tolerant, deer resistant, requires minimal maintenance, and supports local pollinators that adore its flowers. Several of our native
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Named after the Latin word for eagle, Aquilegia’s intricate flowers resemble these graceful hunters in mid-flight. Offering a perfect blend of elegance and whimsy with their distinctive spurred blossoms and soft foliage, these are captivating perennials. Beyond the symbolism, Columbine brings a graceful, airy presence to the garden landscape. Whether you’re looking for a compact
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Phlox is one of America’s great native perennials, and we love the vibrant early-season color Spring Phlox brings to the garden. And with that amazing color comes an important nectar source; these versatile plants support swallowtail butterflies, day-flying sphinx moths (including hummingbird and clearwing moths), and hummingbirds. With several types of Spring Phlox available, how
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