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    Much like the cooler temperatures in May here in St. Louis, September is another great time of year to witness roses in bloom. The intensity and profuseness at which the roses bloom in September is akin to the floriferousness of the spring flush. Like most plants, there is a sweet moment in time when roses look and perform their best. The cooler temperatures that hint of a cold winter ahead and shortening of daylight initiates a response in roses similar to the warming and longer days in spring.

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         When Phyllis Weidman arrived in St. Louis 30 years ago from Columbus, Ohio, she brought along a house full of furniture and a number of small green friends. They had names like “Paul’s Glory” and “Edge of Night” and they were tucked in a U-Haul truck of special possessions she and her husband Jim drove to their new home in Kirkwood. The move to St. Louis came about when the St. Louis Art Museum hired Jim as its new development officer. And Jim, who loved hostas and gardening almost as much as Phyllis, was more than happy to have them on board.

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    Green Thumb

    Chesterfield Valley Nursery offers almost everything to make your landscaping amazing! Our landscape design and installation services help customers make their outdoor living dreams come true with plantings, hardscaping and outdoor living spaces. Our maintenance department keeps landscapes looking beautiful year-round with seasonal services. Our Garden Center is here to inspire with some of the most unique plant offerings around, complete with your favorite seasonal flowers!

    Hand-picked Planting

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    Wealthy Victorians collected things. Taking advantage of improved transportation via railroads and steamships, they traveled far and brought back beautiful objects.  Their homes showcased the paintings, elaborate furniture and decorative accessories they purchased on their journeys. They also accumulated classical statues and what they considered exotic plants, often tropicals, which they incorporated into their outdoor spaces in an attempt to recreate the wonders they had seen on their wanderings.

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    Before You Forage

    If you want to forage for mushrooms to eat, it’s important to remember how easy it can be to harvest a similar-looking yet potentially dangerous mushroom to the one you’re searching for.

    Many types of mushrooms look alike, so unless you’re totally familiar with the type of mushroom you’re harvesting, it’s better to leave it than eat it. When in doubt, throw it out.

    Puffball (Lycoperdon, Calvatia)

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    All About Bees

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