Fall, that time of year when we are thinking about putting the garden to bed for winter months, is also the season when we should plant the promises of next spring. By Barbara Perry Lawton [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener November 2007 issue] Fall, that time of year when we are thinking about putting the garden
» Read moreBy Robert Weaver Last summer was a disaster in the vegetable garden, leaving me still longing for the taste of fresh, homegrown veggies. So I’m going to try growing some of my favorites indoors. Lettuce shouldn’t be too difficult, but I suspect tomatoes are going to be more of a challenge. Here’s what I’ve learned so far.
» Read more(This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener September 2011 issue) By Nancy Buley, J. Frank Schmidt & Sons If your urge to “go green” by planting shade trees includes a desire to “see red” when autumn rolls around, you are in luck. Red Sunset® Maple, October Glory® Maple, and Autumn Blaze® Maple are all tried and true, successful
» Read more(This article was originally published in The Gateway Gardener October 2007 issue.) When many people think of nut trees in the home landscape, they cringe at the thought of a messy black walnut dropping tennis-ball-sized bombs all over the lawn and staining their patio with the black-as-ink residue that coats the inner lining of the outer ovary wall. But, according
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By late September, I am readying my tropical plant collection for the indoors by trimming away dead or damaged growth, checking for insects and spraying, if needed, and inspecting potting soil for slugs and various critters. By Chris Kelley (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener October 2006 issue) It’s time to start dreaming big about your tropical
» Read moreI was out in the garden over the summer, but only to perform necessary chores as quickly as possible before retreating from the heat and humidity. So it was nice to spend some optional time photographing the survivors from Summer 2011. The autumn garden has a different look and feel than the spring and summer garden. Grasses come into their
» Read more[This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener September 2006 issue] By Patrick Geraty Good nutrition continues to be a hot topic these days, with the popularity of organic foods skyrocketing and Americans from every walk of life increasingly sensitive to the specifics of their daily diet. It’s the same in home gardening and lawn care. More hobbyists are
» Read more[This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener September 2006 issue.] By Dr. Steven Cline You hardly think of gardening as an absolute science, but the one place where it helps to know as much as possible is when it comes to your garden soil. After all, if you expect your plants to last a long time, then would
» Read more(This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener September 2006 issue.) By Robert Weaver If your garden or lawn isn’t performing up to expectations, it’s a dirty little secret that most problems begin with the soil. Well, you’re in luck, because fall is a great time to improve soil in existing gardens, create new beds for planting next spring,
» Read more(This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener October 2008 issue) By Robert Weaver Long before airplanes and refrigeration made it possible to ship cut flowers from halfway around the world, people in the St. Louis area enjoyed the beauty of cut flowers grown right here. And Des Peres was one of the largest centers for cut flower production
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