Category Archives: Misc.
Michael, the most senior employee at Sugar Creek Gardens, has turned in his key
POSTED BY KIM — Archeaologist. Philosopher. Poet. Humanitarium. Musician. Budding horticulturist (pun intended). And everyone’s favorite — that’s our Michael. We always said that in the event of a natural disaster, we would save Michael first, because he was the … Continue reading
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Join us Wednesday for the St. Louis Hydrangea Society meeting
POSTED BY KIM — The St. Louis Hydrangea Society is holding its August meeting Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Sugar Creek Gardens at 6 p.m. The topic: drying and dyeing hydrangeas. This is sure to be an informative and entertaining presentation. … Continue reading
For P. Allen Smith lovers
POSTED BY KIM — If you follow P. Allen Smith — and you know you do — you might be interested in this article that appeared recently in the NY Times: “The Martha Stewart of the South.” It talks a … Continue reading
Check out the most breath-taking nature images at the Missouri Botanical Garden
POSTED BY KIM — If you have any interest at all in art or nature pictures, then I recommend you visit the Missouri Botanical Garden main gallery sometime this summer. Artist and physician Henry Domke has some of his work … Continue reading
No rain + many excited gardeners = a Sugar Creek garden tour success!
POSTED BY KIM — I. Am. TIRED! But happy — the Sugar Creek garden tour just finished up, and was a blast. Gardeners are such wonderful, gracious people, and I’m always happy to share my little corner of the world … Continue reading
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Sugar Creek Gardens officially kicks off our 2010 season — yay!
POSTED BY KIM — We had our 2010 spring kick off meeting this morning, and it was *so great* to get everyone together after these chilly months apart (if you don’t count the knitting parties). We have some exciting things … Continue reading
And now the real fun begins
POSTED BY KIM — It’s Christmas in February at Sugar Creek, because all of our new gift shop inventory starts pouring in. You cannot imagine the fun — all of these big cardboard boxes are filled with little cardboard boxes … Continue reading
Vote for your favorite garden center; may we suggest: Sugar Creek Gardens?
POSTED BY KIM — KTVI Fox 2 is having a “Vote for Your Favorite” contest, and one category is Garden Center. Voting starts now and runs through March 19. Winners will be announced the week of March 26. It’s popular vote, folks! … Continue reading
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Join in the war against honeysuckle
POSTED BY KIM — The Webster Groves Green Space Advisory Commission is hosting a free talk for homeowners, landscapers, and naturalists who want to learn more about identifying and eradicating invasive bush honeysuckle. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Webster Groves Recreation … Continue reading
Apparently, rain cannot cause a forest fire
POSTED BY KIM — I bet many of us have heard the maxim to not water our plants during the day because of the danger that the water droplets will act as a magnifying glass and scorch the plant. And apparently … Continue reading
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