Category Archives: Gardening Tips

A Way to Garden Podcast

Posted on April 23, 2020 by

I came across this podcast and thought I’d share it. It has lots of great information and would be a good companion while we garden in the yard. Note – I usually listen to my podcasts on the Pocket Casts … Continue reading →

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Gardening with Kids

Posted on March 18, 2020 by

If your kids are home and you’re looking for an activity to not only keep them busy, but also learn about plants and nature – start your own seeds. You can buy seeds for as little as $1.00/packet from DollarSeed.com or also … Continue reading →

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Native Plants in Crestwood

Posted on March 9, 2019 by

If you are interested in planting native plants, Beautify Crestwood has joined the Grow Native organization. Grow Native is part of the Missouri Prairie Foundation and has a number of great resources that we all can use. Grow Native has … Continue reading →

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When to Plant?

Posted on March 13, 2018 by

I am already getting questions on when to plant in the St.Louis area, so I thought I’d do a little research on the weather averages. May 1st is my standard answer for best planting date and it seems to stand … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up the Garden in the Fall

Posted on November 3, 2017 by

With the first frosts of fall, my garden turns from a lovely shade of green to a dirty brown with withered sticks and leaves.  While my first inclination is to clean up everything, there may be seeds that you can … Continue reading →

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Free Class on Fall Bulb Planting

Posted on October 4, 2017 by

Saturday, October 7th at 1 p.m., Tom Terrific is going to be teaching a free class on planting fall bulbs. The program is for both adults and kids. Attendees will also receive bulbs to take home and plant. Free Fall … Continue reading →

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Seeds and Cuttings Class – Sept. 16th

Posted on September 11, 2017 by

Tom is doing a free class on collecting seeds and making cuttings to help increase your plant population in 2018. No need to signup – just park at the school across the street. Date: Saturday – September 16th Time: 10 … Continue reading →

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