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October ANTI-Shrub of the Month-Burning bush
It’s that time again … when the emails, calls, and inquiries start-up about burning bushes. People LOVE that red color in the fall, so much so that they ignore everything else about this…
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October Tree of the Month-Hickory
Autumn is one of the most anticipated seasons for St. Louisans. The weather changes from sweltering to sensational, plenty of festivities and events are happening around town, and of course, the changing of…
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Garden-Lou Spotlights-Halloween at Westport Social
See the final results on YouTube! WARNING=THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING: SCARY CLOWNS! Spiders, snakes, heights, enclosed spaces … of all the wide-spread phobias out there, I had no idea how many people…
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U City in Bloom Garden Tour and Plein Air Art Festival 2023
The 2023 U City in Bloom biennial Garden Tour and annual Plein Air Art Festival highlights the Musick and Meridian neighborhoods-Enjoy! For more information about U City in Bloom, check out; Welcome to…
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Moonlight Pond Tour 2023
Hosted by Nature’s Re-Creations, the annual progressive tour showcases four spectacular private water features around the St. Louis Metro Area-all in one night ending with food, refreshments, and a dramatic setting. Enjoy! Comments…
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Garden-Lou Spotlights Samantha Lee Smugala
Samantha Lee Smugala loves problem-solving. St. Louis has a few problems, … one being the many vacant lots that dot city neighborhoods. “I realized the significant harm communities suffer when they are riddled…
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September Perennial of the Month-Rattlesnake master
The common name, rattlesnake master, supposedly comes from the medicinal properties of Eryngium yuccifolium to cure snake bites. One must wonder just exactly what had to happen for the folks back then to…
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September Shrub of the Month-Blue mist shrub
It’s the type of shrub you see in a magazine or catalog and want to try immediately. With a coveted blue color rarely found in the garden, let alone in a late-season bloomer,…
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September Tree of the Month-Persimmon
After one or two cooler mornings, everyone starts talking about winter. Will it be cold? Will there be snow? Despite climate change that has turned our seasons inside out lately, you can count…
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Garden-Lou Spotlights the Garden of Bill and Colleen Brannan
It’s the type of water feature that’s heard before it’s seen. Imagine a narrow, hosta-lined walk that leads you toward the sound of water cascading over stones, building anticipation with every step. Once…
