Like the great recession, the back-to-back summer droughts of 2012-13 were a test of mettle in the plant world. By Scott Woodbury (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener April 2015 issue.) Like the great recession, the back-to-back summer droughts of 2012-13 were a test of mettle in the plant world. Many people lost more than hope and
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There are many more choices for color in the shade garden than most gardens are aware of, including beautiful annuals such as New Guinea impatiens, begonia, caladium, cyclamen, fuchsia, lobelia, perilla and torenia. By Barbara Perry Lawton (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener April 2017 issue) There are many more choices for color in the shade garden
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One of gardening’s great challenges is pruning clematis, if you listen to many of the experts. Gardeners may shy away from growing clematis because they fear that pruning properly is too complicated. By Barbara Perry Lawton [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener June 2015 issue.] One of gardening’s great challenges is pruning clematis, if you listen to
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Finally the holidays are over, the tree is recycled, the decorations repacked and the counters cleared of holiday leftovers. It’s a good thing because now it’s time to plan your new-year garden. By Steffie Littlefield (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener Jan/Feb 2014 issue.) Finally the holidays are over, the tree is recycled, the decorations repacked and
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Holiday gift plants are fun to give and a joy to receive. By the time the holidays roll around, many gardeners are already longing for the smell of foliage greens and the glories of their flowers. By Barbara Perry Lawton This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener December 2010 issue. Holiday gift plants are fun to give and
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When it comes to Christmas trees, most families have a favorite species that is and always has been their idea of what a Christmas tree is. By Robert M. Weaver This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener November 2008 issue. When it comes to Christmas trees, most families have a favorite species that is and always has been
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(Editor’s Note: The following tribute to Cindy Gilberg was first published in The Gateway Gardener July/August 2014, distributed beginning June 28th. At the time, we knew Cindy was very ill, and we wanted to recognize her many industry achievements while she was still able to receive the appreciation. Cindy passed away just a few days later on June 30th, 2014.
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I like to use indoor foliage to provide the fall seasonal color. (This article was first published in the Gateway Gardener November 2010 issue.) By Ellen Barredo I find the calendar once again flipped open to the month of November and again the yearly thought crosses my mind …Decorate for the Harvest. With the kids long grown I seldom haul
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By Barbara Perry Lawton (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener June 2007 issue) Pools are loads of fun during our warm—yes, hot summer days. Water games involving lots of splashing are sure to keep children happy. But those hot splashy conditions can make it hard to find plants that are both attractive and tolerant of the poolside
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