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A conversation with Deborah Lalumondier, Senior Horticulturist in the Climatron at Missouri Botanical Garden
She’s been watering, pruning, weeding, selecting plants, and dealing with pests in the Climatron for 40 years. But Deborah Lalulmondier will tell you, “I’m not the boss; I’m just bossy.” Deb retires at…
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A Conversation with Gina Houska
When Gina Houska was a kid, she knew she not only wanted to be a mom but also an entrepreneur.Fast forward to 2021, and this mom of 2 has started her entrepreneurial adventure…
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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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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…
