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June Tree of the Month-Weeping Willow
I consider the weeping willow (Salix babylonica and Salix × pendulina) Mother Nature’s friendliest tree. Those slender, graceful limbs invite you to come inside and share the willow’s personal space. What better way to spend a…
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June Shrub of the Month-New Jersey Tea
New Jersey tea (Ceanothus americanus) is one of those plants that seems to be overlooked. I’m not sure why it’s not more common in the trade since most of its traits seem to…
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June Perennial of the Month-Lily
I cannot picture summer without true lilies. (Lilium spp.) True lilies, not to be confused with daylilies (Hemerocallis sp.), are bulbs. And for most gardeners, bulbs=easy. Honestly, you plant them in the ground…
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Highlights of the Highland, Illinois Garden Tour
The 18th annual Highland Garden Tour took place Friday, June7th-Saturday, June 8th. Featuring six private gardens and two Highland Garden Club projects, the proceeds from the tour support the club and its projects…
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Highlights of the 2024 Ste. Genevieve Master Gardener Spring Garden Walk
Hosted by the Ste. Genevieve Master Gardeners and Missouri University Extension, the 2024 tour and plant sale took place on May 18th & 19th. An eclectic mix of gardens from grand and elegant,…
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Garden-Lou Spotlights the Garden of Marty and Bridget Koenig
Starting a career in landscaping at 62 might sound crazy, but for Marty, it was a natural transition after teaching for 38 years. Now at 72, the self-taught designer and keen plantsman has…
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Highlights of the 2024 St. Louis Native Plant Tour
Bring Conservation Home & Wild Ones, St. Louis Chapter hosted the St. Louis Native Plant Tour on May 18th. Eleven gardens participated in the 2024 tour that centered around southwest St. Louis City and…
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May Tree of the Month-Catalpa
A plant-geek typically has to venture into the city or older suburban neighborhoods and parks to witness the grandeur and beauty of a mature catalpa (Catalpa speciosa and C. bignonioides) in full bloom.…
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May Shrub of the Month-Ninebark
Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) gets its common name from the fascinating peeling bark of its mature stems. The leaves hide this feature during the growing season but come fall and winter, it’s an excellent trait…
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May Perennial of the Month-Purple poppy mallow
“Plays well with others, always friendly, positive, and tolerant.” Thus, would read the report card for purple poppy mallow If garden beds were kindergarten classes. Purple poppy mallow (Callirhoe involucrata) is also called…
