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October Shrub of the Month-Fothergilla
Fothergilla Oh the poor fothergillas! One of the most underused shrubs in my opinion, and one that will always warrant a “What is that plant?” question in my garden. Fothergillas in nature grow…
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October Tree of the Month-Black gum
Nyssa sylvatica A Missouri native that can reach fifty feet high and thirty feet wide, the black gum or tupelo (depending on where you are from) is a gorgeous addition to any landscape…
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October Perennial of the Month-Hardy begonia
Begonia grandis Begonias. The staple of annual plantings that most people recognize. Angel wing, tuberose, rex … all begonias are annuals, right? Enter the hardy begonia that in St. Louis starts performing in…
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U City in Bloom Garden Tour and Plein Air Art Festival 2021
Garden-Lou takes you on the U. City in Bloom Garden Tour and Plein Air Art Festival. September 26, 2021 This year’s tour featured the curving, tree-lined roads, triangular intersection parks, and private gardens…
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A Garden-Lou conversation with plant-geek, Jesse Gilbertson.
University City is a diverse area of St. Louis known for The Loop. However, the 35-year-old non-profit organization, U. City in Bloom program, puts the city on every plant geek’s radar with its…
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SPLASH! Tour 2021
September18, 2021 Garden-Lou takes you on the 2021 SPLASH Tour, sponsored by Chalily Garden Center. Ten beautiful water gardens, plus three great meals, equals one incredible garden tour last Saturday called SPLASH! From…
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Garden-Lou visits Robert Weaver
He’s the man that brings us the local garden magazine filled with expert advice and industry news, but what happens when the focus is turned around to Robert Weaver, editor, publisher, and owner…
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Garden-Lou visits Robert Henson
Robert Henson’s passions are not apparent from the front of his south county home. One glance at his backyard, however, makes it all clear. Water. And lots of it. Layered throughout the yard…
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Welcome to Garden-Lou!
St. Louis is a showcase of spectacular gardens, both public and private, a mecca for annual garden tours and events, and a hotbed of horticultural and floral design talent, from amateur to professional.…
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A Conversation with Jennifer Smock
Jennifer Smock had some big shoes to fill when she replaced the late June Hutson as Manager of Missouri Botanical Garden’s Kemper Center Programs and Landscapes. “June was a beloved member of our…
