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Garden Gate Nursery

Garden Gate Nursery

Gainesville's Hometown Nursery

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    • Staff Portrait
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    • Fertilizers and Pesticides
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  • Greenhouse
    • Orchids
  • Plants
    • Annuals
    • Bonsai
    • Edibles
      • Fruit
      • Herbs
      • Vegetables
    • Perennials
    • Trees and Shrubs
      • Azaleas
      • Camellias
      • Crape Myrtles
      • Deciduous Shrubs
      • Evergreens
      • Ferns & Groundcovers
      • Flowering Trees
      • Roses
      • Shade Trees
      • Vines

Staff Portrait

Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you!

Many have been in the landscaping and horticulture business for years, and can answer all of your plant and plant-related questions.

Management

Riley Blitch, Jr.: President and Company Owner

Judy Brown: Manager

Garden Center

Michael Purcell: Floor Manager; 20+ years experience; General plant knowledge; Knowledgeable in Trees and Shrubs

Ash Gaskins: Assistant Manager; 10+ years experience; UF degree in Ornamental Horticultural Operations; General plant knowledge; Knowledgeable in Orchids and Roses

Dawn Kistler-Iannone: Assistant Manager; 5+ years experience; General plant knowledge; Knowledgeable in African Violets and Herbs

Duane Walker (Dr. Plant): Salesperson; 25+ years experience; General plant knowledge; Knowledgeable in Perennials, Trees, and Shrubs

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