Clear Away Dead Plants Gather the refuse from Day Lilies, Violets, and other plants that have finished blooming. Rake around the remaining plants and, if possible add clean mulch to protect to protect tender roots that will begin to grow soon.
Most of the things you pull from your garden can be added to a composter along with lime and water.
Trim Plants that Will Bloom in SpringClip the tops off irises so they can concentrate on making new and stronger tubors.
Mark your plants so that you know their locationonce foliage has died away.
Map your gardens with care to remember new plants entered during the year. Some gardeners like to make a colored chart of their garden, others use garden markers. Many decorative markers are available at your nursery or on the web.
Gather seeds and store in a dry place. Don't forget to mark the containers with name, color and year of gathering.
Share with a friend.
Record notes in your journal so you know what to expect next year. Be sure to note any unusual events or effects the weather may have caused this year.
Fall Events at
Missouri Botanical Gardens
Oct. 1 through Nov. 15
“Losing Paradise? Endangered Plants Here and Around the World,” an exhibition of original artworks and illustrations by the American Society of Botanical Artists in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and the Center for Plant Conservation. The exhibition makes its national debut in St. Louis as part of the Missouri Botanical Garden’s 150th anniversary celebration.
November 3 & 10
The Missouri Botanical Garden and Saint Louis Art Museum have partnered to offer themed, guided tours at both institutions. Visit the Art Museum at 10:30 a.m. to tour their latest exhibition, Five Centuries of Japanese Screens: masterpieces from the Saint Louis Art Museum and The Art Institute of Chicago. Head to the Garden at 1:30 p.m. to tour the 14-acre Japanese Garden, Seiwa-en, one of the largest and most authentic Japanese strolling gardens in North America (meet at the Boat Basin). Tours are included with Museum exhibit or Garden admission. www.slam.org; www.mobot.org.
Nov. 4
Growing Orchids class. Learn about light, temperature, water requirements and maintenance practices such as fertilizing, dividing and repotting in a class for both orchid novices and enthusiasts. 7 to 9 p.m. Ridgway Visitor Center, Missouri Room. $30. Advance registration required; www.mobot.org/classes or (314) 577-5140. For a complete list of over 175 fall/winter classes at the Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/classes.
Nov. 8
Classic99’s “From the Garden – LIVE!”® fall concert featuring I Love Jazz with Classic99’s Don Wolff and Two Times True vocalist Gene Lynn, broadcast live on 99.1 FM. Noon. Shoenberg Theater. Sponsored by KFUO-FM and the Missouri Botanical Garden. Call (314) 725-0099 for free ticket information. www.classic99.com.
The Wonderful World of Pumpkins, Squash and Gourds
Want to know more about pumpkins, Squash and Gourds? The Missouri Botanical Garden’s Education Center will teach you.
Mac Condill, of the Missouri Botanical Gardens, will present an in-depth look at the great diversity of the pumpkin family just in time for Thanksgiving dinner.
Condill will demonstrate a sensational mashed jarrahdale squash dish to replace boring mashed potatoes, a lovely winter squash chowder highlighting acorn and butternut squash, and a pumpkin chiffon pie featuring the sweet and nutty Tetsukabuto squash.
Visit the garden and learn the best varieties from around the globe, including Japan, Brazil, Australia, Italy and heirlooms from the USA. Get expert growing tips for a successful gardening season as you sample wonderful recipes. Designed for adults only, the class will be held at the Kemper Center Classroom in the Garden.
Mary Long's Garden has been moved to our archives.
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