September always seems to be playing with our gardening psyche. According to University of Missouri Extension, and basically every other credible planting calendar, we should be seeing some solid growth patterns on our cool-season vegetables this time of year. Of course, weather depending… By Matt Even [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener September 2017 issue.] September always
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Residential and commercial landscape professionals as well as commercial growers of turf, trees, shrubs and perennials are seeing signs of drought stress and advising homeowners and commercial landscape property managers to take advantage of warm days and get supplemental water to their landscape plants. By Robert Weaver Residential and commercial landscape professionals as well as commercial growers of turf, trees,
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A garden can truly be planted anywhere the gardener can tend to it. The old-fashioned notion of recreating nature in a small space is where the inspiration for the “Dish Garden” originated. By Steffie Littlefield (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener January/February 2017 issue) A garden can truly be planted anywhere the gardener can tend to it.
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Mid-summer to late fall is the season to harvest vines to make a vine wreath or two. Although you can buy grapevine wreaths quite readily, if you have access to your own vines, why not try making your own? By Steffie Littlefield (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener November/December 2015.) What to use: Mid-summer to late fall
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As gardeners, a large part of the joy of gardening is sharing the experience with wildlife. We garden for birds, bees, butterflies & other beneficial creatures and we enjoy seeing them frequent our yards. By Jennifer Schamber [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener May 2015 issue.] As gardeners, a large part of the joy of gardening is
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In spring, there is always the rush to get our roses uncovered, fed and sprayed. If you are like me, when the roses are up and growing you relax and move on to the other gardening chores. By Diane Brueckman [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener June 2015 issue.] In spring, there is always the rush to
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Rising high above the garden, mammoth sunflowers are a sight to behold. It’s amazing to think that one small sunflower seed can produce giants of such stature and beauty. By Mara Higdon [This article was first published in the Gateway Gardener July/August 2013 issue.] Rising high above the garden, mammoth sunflowers are a sight to behold. It’s amazing to think
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When we take that passion and create a space to entertain, play and relax that is filled with the plants we love, we are taking gardening to the next level, a landscape. By Steffie Littlefield (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener May 2014 issue) I love being outdoors and experiencing nature, whether it’s in my backyard
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Gardeners, we are living in the halcyon days of container glory! There are so many great options in colors, materials, and designs, the fun of gardening has doubled! Now, picking what you want to grow is just part of your garden design process. By Robert Weaver (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener May 2014 issue.) Gardeners, we
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Spring is here and so are the new roses. Some of you order bare-root roses from various mail order houses and others buy from the local nurseries. The mail order roses usually arrive in late March through April. By Diane Brueckman (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener March 2013 issue.) Spring is here and so are the
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