House of Lou: Gardening for Fragrance in St. Louis ft. Derek McKay

In this episode of House of Lou, take a walk outside with garden expert Derek McKay—manager of Frisella Nursery and host of the gardening blog Derek Dino Garden Guy. Veronica and Derek delve into the world of fragrance in the garden, an aspect of garden design that is often, surprisingly, overlooked. Learn how and when to use fragrant flowers, plants, and trees to deploy maximum pleasure for the senses. Watch the episode on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

”It’s the one that I feel like triggers the most memory in people’s minds. Whether people realize it or not, it’s something that triggers so many different things, rather than just visuals with their eyes that most people use when they’re shopping for plants.”—Derek McKay on fragrance

This episode is sponsored by Pulitzer Arts Foundation and supported by the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park. This year, the Pulitzer celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special exhibition organized by its Founder and Board Chair, Emily Rauh Pulitzer. Dialogues & Conversations features work by more than 35 artists, with 85 sculptures, drawings, paintings, prints, and photographs spanning the late 19th century to today. The exhibition is open through August 9. Plan your visit.

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