The Garden Gate, Every Gardener's Dream

Make it a point to visit The Garden Gate, located in the Pompano Square Mall in Pompano, Florida. Whether or not you are a gardener this charming shop will delight you. The shopping center is located off North Federal Highway . Since it is part of a shopping center ther eis never a parking problem. It is wheelchair accessible.

Donna Torrey is the owner. A lovely, blond lady, she's the mother of three grown children who barely looks old enough to have been a Mom. She opened The Garden Gate 10 years ago. Donna grew up in a very woodsy area in the North and used to spend hours in the woods arouond her home. She was interested in horticulture since she was very young. She started taking courses in horticulture in high school and has never stopped. She is now studying to be a Master Gardener. You will usually find her in the store working along side her husband when she's not in school. If you need any help in planning a garden or need a question answered Donna and her staff are a wealth of information. They will walk you around and explain anything you need to know. Donna also writes a column for a local paper, The Pelican. Her articles are insightful and encouraging for new gardeners as well as old. She keeps everyone informed on what is necessary to do with their plants for the season and also gives the reader some food for thought as well.

As you approach the shop you see a lovely arbor and many hanging plants. Walk under the flowered arbor and feast your eyes on all the gorgeous blooms. Surrounding you on both sides are tables of plants. It's a small Botanical Garden. The store is not very large but it is loaded with wonderful plants and gifts. Most of the store is open air with only the rear part being enclosed. If you walk straight through the shop it's actually an entry to the Sears store here in the shopping center.