Feature Gardens in the Lou!
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Road Trip Destination-Humboldt Redwood State Park/Avenue of the Giants
Humboldt County, California Among the expansive realm of “Plant-Geeks” are the esteemed “Tree-Geeks.” Those of us who love an exotic orchid, native coneflower, or the latest hosta, but start salivating at the sight…
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Road Trip Garden-Humboldt Botanical Garden
Eureka, California Located on the campus of the College of the Redwoods, Humboldt Botanical Garden is a 44.5-acre site south of Eureka near Humboldt Bay. Organized by a small group of volunteers in…
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Garden-Lou Spotlight on the Sue & Andy Leahy Garden
Picture a hummingbird hovering at a Cardinal flower, its wings a blur but its intent direct and defined against the scarlet native plant. That was the “A-Ha” moment when Sue Leahy realized the…
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A Summer Visit to the Garden of Bruce and Chick Buehrig
Bellerive Acres, Mo Long-time readers will remember the Winter visit to the Buehrig Garden after a light snow in 2022. A Winter Visit to the Garden of Bruce and Chick Buehrig – The…
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Garden-Lou Spotlight on Patricia and Charlie Hoffman
Lafayette Square, St. Louis, Mo It’s a dilemma that many people face as kids grow up and move out, leaving empty-nesters with a house that suddenly is too big. For avid gardeners, the…
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Garden-Lou Spotlight on Chris Siewing
Heart. It’s in everything Chris Siewing does. The way a rock sits just so, the way a weathered log rests along the water’s edge, the way Chris and his wife, Tara, open their…
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Road Trip Garden-Leila Arboretum
Battle Creek, Michigan Leila Arboretum began like many arboretums and public gardens. Leila Post Montgomery (widow of cereal magnate C.W. Post) envisioned a cultural center amid the beautiful rolling hills just outside Battle…
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Garden-Lou Journey to Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
Nashville, TN The 55 acres surrounding Cheekwood Estate are home to diverse plantings, a vast range of water features, fun family attractions, and quiet spots for contemplation. Saying there is something for everyone…
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A Holiday Journey to Cheekwood Estate
Nashville, TN In 1932, the Cheek family moved into their recently constructed estate just in time for the holidays. Now, the estate and gardens are a year-round destination, but even more so during…
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A Garden-Lou Visit with Jim Haegele
Jim Haegele’s favorite time in his garden is the evening, when the lights start to come on and the garden transforms. “Everything looks its best,” says Jim. But the transformation from day to…
