Category Archives: Plants of Merit

Purples and Pinks in The Gateway Gardener Garden

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Editor

In late April, purples and pinks are dominating the scene in The Gateway Gardener gardens. Click on any photo to view and click on the forward or backward arrows to move through the photo gallery. After the last slide, click … Continue reading →

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Cornus Mas – Corneliancherry ‘Golden Glory’

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Editor

By MaryAnn Fink (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener March 2007 issue) Early spring is a transitional time.  Winter loosens her chilling grip, worn landscapes recover with spring’s healing touch and anxious but optimistic gardeners slip into … Continue reading →

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A-Peeling Characters

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Editor

By MaryAnn Fink (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener January/February 2006 issue.) Trees can be a valuable investment and an opportunity to personalize a home. Healthy trees and shrubs requiring a minimum of care can be architectural … Continue reading →

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