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A Garden-Lou Visit with Beverly and Jack Donze
When saying “I do”, there is nothing more personal and sentimental than a home wedding. In the case of Jack and Beverly Donze, it was Jack’s family home where he and Beverly took…
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July Tree of the Month-Ohio Buckeye
Ohio is known as the “Buckeye State” because of the official state tree, Aesculus glabra, which is native to most of the Eastern U.S. My good friend Lisa was born and raised in…
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July Shrub of the Month-Panicle Hydrangea
When we’ve had a spectacular hydrangea season like this year in St. Louis, it’s hard to remember that not every year all the hydrangeas look so good. I’m talking about the big leaf…
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July Perennial of the Month-Bee Balm
The alliums have gone dormant. The lilies are spent. Even the spring bulb foliage has withered away. The season seems to be speeding along even though summer has only officially started… Why does…
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Road Trip Garden-Alaska Botanical Garden
Anchorage, Alaska Alaska Botanical Garden-a garden full of rugged beauty and the occasional bear… But seriously, folks, visitors are warned repeatedly about moose and bears-a way of life in the land of the…
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Highlights from 2025 Pond-O-Rama!
Pond-O-Rama is undoubtedly the biggest annual garden tour in the St. Louis area. 2025 was the 25th anniversary of this event, with 29 hosts spread over the metro region from House Springs to…
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A Garden-Lou Visit with Joan Troeh
A day spent in Ste. Genevieve, Mo is as comforting to the soul as it is to the eyes. History combines with quaint buildings, colorful murals, and friendly locals, making anyone feel welcome,…
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June Tree of the Month-Shellbark Hickory
During a recent trip to the University of Missouri (Mizzou) campus, I couldn’t help but notice the abundance of shellbark hickories, Carya laciniosa. These trees are striking and large, with deep green leaves…
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June Shrub of the Month-Big Leaf Hydrangea
Even if you aren’t a plant-geek, it’s impossible not to notice-those shrubs brimming with huge blue or pink blooms, like a set from a Hollywood movie. You know the one…there’s a big Victorian…
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June Perennial of the Month-Yarrow
Yarrow was one of the first perennials I ever tried. A friend gave me a healthy clump of Achillea millefolium, and I gave it a place of honor in my white garden-in-the-making. It…
