(This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener November 2010 issue) By Cindy Gilberg Attracting wildlife by replacing lost habitat is one of the primary reasons to plant native plants, yet deer are among those who may come to … Continue reading
By Cindy Gilberg (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener November/December 2011 issue.) We have all seen landscapes where the only moving object is irrigation equipment or the weekly mowers. Occasionally a passing bird or butterfly can be … Continue reading
By Mara Higdon (This article first appeared in The Gateway Gardener March 2010 issue.) Growing blueberries is relatively easy once they are established. As an added bonus, the blueberry shrub provides beautiful fall foliage. There are many varieties to choose … Continue reading
By Cindy Gilberg Missouri is home to a long list of native shrubs and small trees, many of which are prime choices for our landscapes. According to Don Kurz (author of the field guide “Shrubs and Woody Vines of Missouri”), … Continue reading
By Cindy Gilberg Most gardeners think of winter as down time. The only thing that’s down are the leaves, allowing the opportunity to view the more subtle beauty of the garden. Look outside your window. What do you see? Perhaps … Continue reading
By Cindy Gilberg Outside my window is a constantly moving and colorful avian dance. Hummingbirds are tenaciously defending their nectar sources and will do so until their departure in October. Goldfinches hang onto coneflowers as they extract the seeds they … Continue reading
By Cindy Gilberg The seed is hope; the flower is joy. – Author Unknown The cooler days of autumn are incredible for taking a walk through the garden or the prairies and woodlands at Shaw Nature Reserve. At this time … Continue reading
On a particularly warm May afternoon, a walk through a piece of prairie reveals a blue as blue as the spring sky. The false indigo (Baptisia australis) is in full bloom among the young grasses and forbs in the Whitmire … Continue reading
By Cindy Gilberg Every sunny garden should include a number of very hardy and extremely reliable perennials. Coneflowers (Echinacea) have earned a place of prominence due to their dependable performance in Midwest gardens. Even most non-gardeners recognize the name Echinacea … Continue reading
By Cindy Gilberg When asked what my favorite plant is, I pause, thinking “How can I possibly limit my favorites to just one? Or, in this case, five?” It reminds me of the saying “So much chocolate, too little time”. … Continue reading
