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Garden-Lou Spotlights the Garden of Jesse Gilbertson
The magic and mystery of the woods from Jesse Gilbertson’s childhood initially drew him into the bonsai world. Mature trees, gnarly trunks, delicate moss…it’s all there, just in miniature, much like a ship…
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April Shrub of the Month-Lilac
Growing up, we had an old-fashioned lilac bush along our chain-link fence. It was over 8′ tall with a vase-like shape and branches that arched over the fence into our neighbor Mary’s yard.…
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April Perennial of the Month-Siberian bugloss/Brunnera
Few perennials bloom in spring as long as Siberian bugloss or Brunnera. (Brunnera spp. & cvs.) The charming blue flowers are as blue as one can get in the garden, especially in the…
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A Winter Visit to the Garden of Martha LaFata
Martha LaFata’s one-acre garden becomes an enchanting wonderland after snow. This is why when Mother Nature finally delivered our first real snow for the season on February 16th, I rushed over to Martha’s…
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Garden-Lou Visits the Garden of Craig and Diana Plahn
How would you describe the perfect garden? It would be different for everyone but might include mature trees or plenty of Japanese maples. You may be into conifers and would have an abundance…
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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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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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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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Garden-Lou Visits the Garden of Dawn and John Frierdich
Dawn and John Frierdich’s back garden might lack in size, but it makes up for its small scale with the three “C’s”, color, coziness, and creativity. Ample layers of color, unique details, and…
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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.…
