St. Louis Gardening 101

House of Lou

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In this episode of House of Lou, Veronica digs into the topic of gardening for beginners. Joining her this month are Lee Cagle and Megan Clinton, two women with varied and extensive experience in the garden. Cagle is a manager of the Central West End Farm, and Clinton, a master gardener, is the owner of Garden Edit. Together, they talk us through the basics of home gardening, share their personal processes, and the inspiring stories about how they turned their passion into full-time endeavors. Find your garden style. Get the latest on containers and raised-beds. Discover why, more than anything else, patience, education, and a can-do spirit lead to success in the garden. Listen and follow House of Lou on <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkbLFLTZPyJz12erwKdMl6d&si=WYpW1hKYd1tbyB-K" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3ovIC1dt19FiByFhMjlgIc?si=be8613d8b3e849c4" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkbLFLTZPyJz12erwKdMl6d&si=WYpW1hKYd1tbyB-K" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-lou/id1715504359" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://habitatstl.org/" rel="nofollow">Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis ReStores</a> and supported by <a href="https://stagesstlouis.org/" rel="nofollow">STAGES St. Louis</a>. Shop and donate new and used building materials, furniture, and home improvement supplies at <a href="https://www.habitatstl.org/" rel="nofollow">Habitat ReStores</a> while also supporting affordable housing right here in St. Louis. 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Mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/longform/central-west-end-farm-fruits-vegetables-neighbors/" rel="nofollow">Central West End Farm </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gardenedit/" rel="nofollow">Garden Edit </a> <a href="https://stlmg.org/become-a-master-gardener/" rel="nofollow">Master Gardener Program </a> <a href="https://stlcc.edu/pathways/stem/horticulture/" rel="nofollow">St. Louis Community College, Horticulture Programs </a> <a href="https://flanaganpaint.com/" rel="nofollow">Flanagan Paint & Supply</a> <a href="https://www.farrow-ball.com/us/?gad_campaignid=20394150141&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADfwLjr69nyba2ZniXTHDMdk9bfNR" rel="nofollow">Farrow & Ball</a> <a href="https://designanddetailstl.com/" rel="nofollow">Design & Detail </a> <a href="https://elitis.fr/en/collections/fabric" rel="nofollow">Elitis </a> <a href="https://zoffany.sandersondesigngroup.com/fabric/" rel="nofollow">Zoffany </a> <a href="https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/plantfinder/plantfindersearch.aspx" rel="nofollow">Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder </a> <a href="https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/plan-your-visit/family-of-attractions/shaw-nature-reserve" rel="nofollow">Shaw Nature Reserve</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/" rel="nofollow">Pinterest</a> <a href="https://bowoodfarms.com/" rel="nofollow">Bowood Farms </a> <a href="https://extension.missouri.edu/counties/st-louis/soil-testing" rel="nofollow">Soil Testing | MU Extension</a> <a href="https://www.gardenheights.com/" rel="nofollow">Garden Heights Nursery </a> <a href="https://www.greenscapegardens.com/" rel="nofollow">Greenscape Gardens</a> <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/design/outdoors/native-design-sue-leahy-gardening/" rel="nofollow">Sue Leahy</a> <a href="https://mowildflowers.net/" rel="nofollow">Missouri Wildflowers Nursery </a> <a href="https://fknursery.com/" rel="nofollow">Forrest Keeling Nursery</a> <a href="https://www.citygrownflowers.com/workshops-events/p/monthly-flower-happy-hour" rel="nofollow">Urban Buds </a> <a href="https://seedstl.org/classes/" rel="nofollow">Seed St. Louis </a> <a href="https://frisellanursery.com/garden-center-2/events/why-the-plants-in-your-yard-may-be-harming-the-pollinators-class-sunday-july-27-2025-at-100-pm/" rel="nofollow">Frisella Nursery </a> You may also enjoy these articles from SLM: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/house-of-lou/" rel="nofollow">More episodes of House of Lou</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/design/outdoors/a-guide-to-gardening-in-st-louis/" rel="nofollow">How to grow a beautiful garden in St. Louis</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/design/a-gardeners-guide-to-plants-that-can-thrive-in-st-louis/" rel="nofollow">A gardener’s guide to plants that can thrive in St. Louis</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/design/outdoors/memories-of-home-in-the-garden-lee-cagle/" rel="nofollow">For a Central West End resident, memories of home abound in the garden</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/longform/central-west-end-farm-fruits-vegetables-neighbors/" rel="nofollow">At the Central West End Farm, neighbors help neighbors one fresh veggie at a time</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/design/megan-and-brian-clinton-throw-a-party-at-their-wright-city-property/" rel="nofollow">Megan and Brian Clinton throw a party at their Wright City property</a></li> </ul> Got an idea for a future House of Lou episode? We love hearing from our audience. Send your thoughts or feedback to Veronica at <a href="mailto:vtheodoro@stlmag.com" rel="nofollow">vtheodoro@stlmag.com</a> or to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" rel="nofollow">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>. We can’t wait to hear from you! Looking for more inspiration? Subscribe to our <a href="https://info.stlmag.com/newsletters" rel="nofollow">Design+Home newsletter</a> to receive our latest home, design, and style content in your inbox every Wednesday. And follow Veronica (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vtlookbook" rel="nofollow">@vtlookbook</a>) and St. Louis Magazine on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stlouismag/" rel="nofollow">@stlouismag</a>). Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com" rel="nofollow">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.