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Garden-Lou Spotlights the Garden of Valerie and George Danish
It’s a garden that, at first glance, makes you smile. Valerie Danish and her husband, George, had just finished renovating their home in O’Fallon, Illinois when they decided to take a Sunday drive…
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Pond-O-Rama 2023!
Highlights from the 23rd Annual Pond-O-Rama, June 24-25, 2023.Over 20 gardens throughout the St. Louis Metro Region.Sponsored by the St. Louis Water Garden Society and St. Louis Homes and Lifestyles.Enjoy! Comments or questions?…
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Garden-Lou Spotlights the Garden of Laurel and Paul Walle
Inspiration comes in many forms. It was a trip to Charleston, South Carolina, for Laurel Walle and her husband, Paul. Charleston’s charm is evident in and around the Walle home. “We like Classic…
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June Tree of the Month-Sweet bay magnolia
Native to the eastern half of the US, Magnolia virginiana, or sweet bay, does very well in St. Louis, sacrificing only a bit of height to live here compared to its east-coast siblings.…
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June Shrub of the Month-The rose
Is there ANY flower more seeped in history, art, or literature than the rose? The rose has inspired admirers, artists, and lovers for thousands of years. The name rose and its many variations…
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June Perennial of the Month-Prickly pear
Everyone has that one problem spot in their landscape. Maybe it’s a low spot where water doesn’t drain well in the backyard … or maybe, it’s a super-dry, hot, and gravely spot in…
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Lafayette Square 2023 Garden Tour
Lafayette Square is a premier neighborhood in St. Louis known for its history, architecture, and gardens surrounding the heart of the neighborhood; Lafayette Square Park. The annual tour brings visitors in for more…
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Garden-Lou Spotlights the Garden of Fred Ortlip
There are people with ‘green thumbs’… then there are the people with ‘magic thumbs.’ One glance at Fred Ortlip’s garden, and it’s apparent he is one of the latter-he’s created a botanical showpiece…
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May Tree of the Month-Yellowwood
Yellowwood, Cladrasis kentukea, is a blooming tree with a mind of its own when it comes to flowering. Maturity can take 8-10 years, and when it does start flowering, it’s not every year. Well worth…
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May Shrub of the Month-Ruby Slippers Hydrangea
You might have heard the term ‘Four-Season Interest’ when it comes to plants. The oak leaf hydrangeas set the bar for four-season interest, and one of my favorites to use is Hydrangea quercifolia…
