Jesse Gilbertson first discovered the concept of bonsai during a landscape design class at the University of Missouri. “One of our projects involved a table full of small trees, a table full of decorative pots and piles of rocks. We had to take a tree and match it with a pot and match it with some rocks,” he explains.

March might be too early to officially start your planting, but it doesn’t mean it’s too early to continue preparing your garden for the warmer months. One of the biggest challenges gardeners face are weeds. Classified as any plant growing in the wrong place, weeds can choke out your plants causing them to grow slower or smaller and forcing them to compete for nutrients and sunlight. Weeds can also become homes for garden pests that can further harm your plants and make it difficult for you to create the garden of your dreams.

With over 18 miles of trails through 2,400 acres of diverse habitats, visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of Missouri’s natural landscape, enjoy spring wildflowers in bloom and explore the Nature Reserve’s unique history with the guidance of a local expert.

History of the Bascom House, Thursday, March 6th, 10a.m.–12p.m.

In kitchens, light unabashedly symbolizes joyful happiness. Creating lighter possibilities within a darker kitchen was the exact mission of a St. Louis family of four when they contracted a remodeling project. Enter Ladue-based Alspaugh Kitchen & Bath designer Christine Paul and team to this renewal rescue.

Seeking a life makeover, the Lindons left their 10-acre farm in Virginia in 2016 and bought a 1904 World’s Fair showpiece house in the Central West End. “There are street parties, and it’s easy to get together with people for a glass of wine or walk over to a restaurant,” says Dr. Britt Lindon, of their neighborhood. “We have our annual Easter egg hunt that we all cook a lunch dish for. It’s extremely social and kid friendly.”

Denver, Colorado

Located in downtown Denver, Populus, a 135,000-square-foot hotel with 265 guest rooms, combines creativity and conservation. “Denver strikes a unique balance between being a vibrant city and a gateway to some of the country’s most awe-inspiring natural landscapes,” says Jeanne Gang, founding partner of Studio Gang. “Our goal was to draw from this distinct urban character and rich ecology to create a building that would help define the skyline of this thriving city.”