Gateway Professional Horticulturist Association

02/22/2026

The Gateway Professional Horticulturalist Association was a great organization for a long time being beneficial to new and seasoned horticulturists. However, due to lack of participation and membership, the organization has closed. The site will no longer be maintained. But the past leadership hopes you will continue to enjoy your horticultural experience, be it personal or professional.
Happy Gardening!

11/28/2024

Have a Happy Thanksgiving Everyone !

10/22/2024

The GPHA Board Invites All Members, Students, and Guests to our OCTOBER Dinner & Presentation

Tuesday, OCTOBER 22nd 6pm to 8pm

Please join us for a special glimpse of the Gardens and Conservatory of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC . Barry Ritter toured the estate with the Perennial Plant Symposium this past July & will have a brief presentation. (Before Hurricane Helene came through)

We encourage as many members as possible to attend to help evaluate the 2024 changes in the GPHA organization, discuss the future of the organization.

If interested in more information, please email Diane @att.net

NO CHARGE for Dinner this meeting.

Food will include chili, snacks, sub sandwiches and desserts

Water, Ice Tea and Coffee Provided-- please BYOB if adult beverages are desired

LOCATION:
Barry Ritter's Oasis & Perennial Trial Gardens
(Owner of Ritter Perennials)
Message if you need address .

07/26/2024

Only 20 more spaces available for the Aug 27th Field Day at Pea Ridge Farm.
Link to Register :

Save the date Tuesday, August 27th 2024.  Join us for a Fall Field Day hosted by Pea Ridge Forest in Hermann, MO.  We have a great line up of morning breakout sessions centered around trees and two afternoon tour options.  Pea Ridge Forest nursery tour with Mike Rood and Razor Hollow Natural Area...

06/25/2024

Tonight’s meeting/presentation is still on .
We’ll spend more time inside in A/C

06/20/2024

Our JUNE Meeting is Packed Full of Great Food, Fun and Information from our wonderful and knowledgeable speakers !! Can't make it for dinner-- no worries-- come and hear our speakers present info on these popular water designs .
RSVP to email address: [email protected]
See you then !!

06/13/2024

For those attending tonight’s Therapeutic Horticulture program at Mo Bot, we will be eating dinner inside 😀
We will meet inside the main visitor area .

06/12/2024

June is perfect for seeing the beautiful daylillies ! Check out all the various varieties at Pam Spark’s Garden Tour ! 😄

06/04/2024

Last Day to sign up for our June 13th meeting at MO Bot . Send your RSVP to [email protected]

05/22/2024

Our Information on Part 2 of Therapeutic Horticulture. Our hands on experience at Missouri Botanical Gardens on THursday, June 13th. You will be receiving more info in your email.

03/20/2024

Welcome Spring 🌷🪺🪻

🌻 🌼 Did you know that behind every spring flower, there's a story? These aren't your average bedtime tales – they're legends that have stuck around as long as the perennials. Curious? We've got the scoop on the history and myths surrounding your favorite March blooms.