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Marisa Reyes

Iowa

Associate Editor at Garden Gate Magazine

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  • 1 week ago | gardengatemagazine.com | Marisa Reyes

    Design a garden to please the sensesImagine walking through a well-designed sensory garden where every turn offers a new experience— whether it’s the soothing sound of rustling grasses, the vibrant colors of blooming flowers, the soft touch of velvety leaves, the intoxicating scent of a rose or the taste of fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the garden.

  • 2 months ago | gardengatemagazine.com | Marisa Reyes

    Lady’s mantleType: Perennial Blooms: Clusters of tiny, star-shaped, chartreuse flowers in late spring to early summer Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Moist, well-drained Pests: None serious Size: 10 to 18 in. tall, 18 to 30 in. wide Hardiness: Cold hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8 Why add lady’s mantle to your garden? There’s something magical about lady’s mantle. Its soft, scalloped light green leaves shimmer with beads of dew, creating a jewel-like effect on a misty morning.

  • 2 months ago | gardengatemagazine.com | Marisa Reyes

    Chinese ground orchidLooking for an exotic addition to your garden without the high maintenance? Say hello to the Chinese ground orchid! This little gem is a game-changer for those of us who dream of growing beautiful orchids in our own backyards but don’t have mild winters. Type: Pseudobulb Blooms: Small, orchidlike pink-purple flowers from mid- to late spring Light: Part shade Soil: Moist, well-drained Pests: None serious Size: 12 to 18 in. tall, 6 to 12 in.

  • 2 months ago | gardengatemagazine.com | Marisa Reyes

    Chinese ground orchid pops in spring with brunnera and astilbeThe tropical elegance of Chinese ground orchid (Bletilla striata) is sure to stand out in a mixed planting like this and bring early season interest to your garden. Try this colorful combo to brighten up your shady beds and borders. Chinese ground orchid’s vibrant blooms and ‘Emerald Mist’ brunnera’s blue flowers and silvery foliage bring early-season excitement in this mixed planting.

  • Feb 6, 2025 | gardengatemagazine.com | Marisa Reyes

    Permaculture basicsPeople, plants, animals, insects — we all belong to a giant web of life. Permaculture, or “permanent agriculture,” is an all-encompassing way of thinking about how to promote the natural interaction between all of these players. And it’s been practiced for thousands of years.

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