Upcoming Events

Meetings, Classes, Entertainment and More

Updates to this information are often posted on our online events calendar at GatewayGardener.com, so check there for the latest details.

Give us the details of your upcoming gardening, lawn or landscaping event and we’ll add it to our website and include it in our next issue. Deadline for printing in March 2023 issue is February 1st.

How to reach us:

Mail: PO Box 220853, St. Louis, MO 63122 314-968-3740 Email: info@gatewaygardener.com

Fun for Kids

Nov. 5th

9am—St. Louis County Parks

Children’s Garden Club: Fall

Holiday Fun. FREE. Planthaven Farms Garden Center, 6703 Telegraph Rd., Oakville.

Dec. 3rd

9am—St. Louis County Parks

Children’s Garden Club: Holiday

Decorating. FREE. Sherwood Forest & Garden Center, 2651 Barrett Station Rd., Ballwin.

Feb. 4th

9am—St. Louis County Parks Children’s Garden Club. FREE. Rolling Ridge Nursery, 60 N. Gore, Webster Groves.

Mar. 4th

9am—St. Louis County Parks Children’s Garden Club. Baisch & Skinner, 2721 LaSalle St., St. Louis, MO.

Classes, Lectures and Events

Nov. 9th

6:30pm—The Art of Kokedama. Part of the Patio Garden Speakers Series hosted by the St. Louis Elks. Contact Doug Wolter at drwplants@ gmail.com with questions. Elks Lodge #9, 12481 Ladue Rd., St. Louis. This event is open to the public.

Nov. 13th

Sat. 10am-4pm—Old Webster Winter Market. Visit small businesses and restaurants, including Rolling Ridge Nursery, where the Webster Groves Historical Society will host its Holiday Market with crafters and vendors. Rolling Ridge will also have refreshments and give away tree seedlings and bird seed samples. Trolleys take visitors all over the district. Free carriage rides, carolers and of course, Santa!

Nov 18, 19 & 20

Holiday Open House - Our Elves create magical Holiday displays and decorated Christmas trees throughout the gardenc and greenhouse in preparation for your visit during this event! Feel the magic and spirit of Christmas awaken as you join us to browse through all our beautiful displays! (During regular hours: Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm). Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery & Florist, 636239-6729, www.hillermann.com.

Nov. 19th

10am—Christmas Wreath. Just in time to decorate for the Holiday Season! Learn how to make your own silk Holiday Wreath to dress up your door or wall. You will also learn how to make your own holiday ribbons to add a festive touch. $45.00. Class size limited. Please call 636-239-6729 to reserve a spot. Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery & Florist, www.hillermann. com.

Nov. 19th-Jan. 7th

Garden Glow. Celebrate the season with one million lights, fun new experiences, and traditional favorites. Enjoy photo opportunities, traditional holiday music and festivities, and delicious food and drinks as the Garden is transformed around you into a winter wonderland. Closed December 24th and 25th. Learn more at glow.missouribotanicalgarden.org. Advance tickets encouraged. Missouri Botanical Garden.

Nov. 20th

1-2pm—Holiday/Winter Planter. Create your own Holiday/Winter Planter that will last through the Holiday Season. There is a fee for materials. Part of Passiglia’s Walk & Talk educational programs. Walks start at the nursery patio. Passiglia’s Nursery, 1855 Hwy 109, Wildwood. Call 636-431-4061 or visit passiglia.

Nov. 20th

9am-4pm—Poinsettia Wonderland Open House. See the largest display of poinsettias in the area. Self-guided tours of the greenhouses from 10am3pm. Enjoy Christmas carolers, holiday cookies and crafters. Proceeds benefit Millstadt Optimist Your Club. Millstadt Gardens and N.G. Heimos Greenhouses, 6667 Route 158, Millstadt, IL. (618) 476-9600.

Nov. 25th-Dec. 30th 10am-4pm—Winter Jewels:

An Enchanted Celebration. The Butterfly House transforms into an enchanted land this winter. Escape the cold as the Butterfly House magically transforms during Winter Jewels! Enjoy the Tropical Conservatory filled with elaborate fairy gardens, home to the guardians of our jeweltoned butterflies. Discover the world of many colors that can be found in nature. Included with Butterfly House admission. Free for members, included with admission for non-members. Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, 12/24 and 12/25.

Nov. 26th

Noon-4pm—Holiday Crawl. Planthaven Farms, 6703 Telegraph Rd., Oakville. (314)-846-0078.

Nov. 30th Missouri Green Industry

Conference. Nationally acclaimed guest speakers plus 7 educational tracks. See details on inside front cover or at MoGIC.org. Early registration

deadline Nov. 23rd. at noon!

Dec. 3rd

10am— Winter Porch Pot. Bring back your porch pot from fall and transform it into a festive Winter Porch Pot! Using the container you used in the fall, we will trim the plants down, and add fresh evergreens and winter accents to create a Winter Porch Pot. Place it back on your porch to decorate for another season! $25.00. Class size limited. Please call 636-239-6729 to reserve a spot. Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery & Florist, www.hillermann. com.

Dec. 4th and 11th

11am-1pm--Holiday Open House. Two live reindeer, family photos and more. FREE. Dec. 4th at Planthaven Farms, 6703 Telegraph Rd., Oakville. Dec. 11th & 18th at Planthaven’s NEW Location at 9504 Olive Blvd. in Olivette. Call for details (314)-8460078.

Nov. 26th

Small Business Saturday. Support your local, independent garden centers and other small businesses. Your money spent locally stays in your community.

Dec. 4th

10am-4pm—Customer Appreciation Day. Rolling Ridge will host its annual Customer Appreciation Day, with complimentary food and drink. Rolling Ridge Nursery, 60 N. Gore, Webster Groves, MO.

Dec. 3rd-4th

9am-5pm—Garden Heights Holiday Open House. Join Garden Heights to kick off the holiday season with all your holiday favorites! Explore their hanging Christmas tree forest to snag the perfect tree, and deck it out with ornaments, garland, stems and so much more from their outdoor holiday marketplace! It’s the perfect way to start the season with a little outdoor holiday cheer! Garden Heights Nursery, 1605 Big Bend, Richmond Heights. (314) 645-7333, GardenHeights.com.

Dec. 10th, 11th, 17th &18th 5:30-7:30—Supper with Santa.

Before making his big trip around the world, Santa is stopping by the Butterfly House! Enjoy a delicious dinner and take night strolls through our Tropical Conservatory. Santa’s Workshop stations will offer children the chance to make fun crafts. After dinner, visit Mrs. Claus’ Cookie Kitchen for cookies and cocoa. The evening would not be complete without getting a souvenir picture with the guest of honor – Santa! Advance registration required. $20 Garden members, $25 nonmembers. Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, 15050 Faust Park, Chesterfield. MO. (314) 577-0888.

December 18th

1-2pm—Painting Class. Get creative! Join our very first Painting Class and enjoy a few holiday treats as well. There is a materials fee for this class. Part of Passiglia’s Walk & Talk educational programs. Walks start at the nursery patio. Passiglia’s Nursery, 1855 Hwy 109, Wildwood. Call 636431-4061 or visit passiglia.com.

March 10th-11th Midwestern Herb and Garden

Show. For both the gardening experts and the gardening hopefuls, three days of demonstrations, classes, and seminars with nationally recognized speakers and unique displays by more than 40+ exhibitors. The Herb & Garden Show is an opportunity to learn from the experts during the free hourly educational classes where you can ask questions, share information and even participate in take-home activities. More details will be available closer to the date of the event. For more information call (800) 252-5464 or visit www. midwesternherbandgardenshow.com.

Start Your Family’s Holidays at the Poinsettia Wonderland Open House

Sunday, November 20th from 9am-4pm Greenhouse Tours 10am-3pm

Come see the area’s LARGEST display of poinsettias! Our professional growing staff will assist in self-guided tours and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Crafters • Cookies • Santa • Holiday Entertainment (Covid-19 practices will be followed.) Millstadt Gardens N.G. Heimos Greenhouses

6667 Route 158 • Millstadt, IL 62260 (Just minutes from the JB Bridge) (618) 476-9600 Hosted by The Heimos Family, N.G. Heimos Greenhouses, Millstadt Gardens, and Micky’s Minis. A percentage of sales to benefit the Millstadt Optimist Youth Club