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Check out what Brightside has been up to over the past year and see this year’s selection of Brightside Bulbs for sale! This means Brightside’s Blooming Soon! Bulb Sale has begun! Order yours and some for your friends and family today!
The Demonstration Garden Turns 10!
What a Difference 10 Years Makes! From a vacant lot to a vibrant landmark, the Brightside Demonstration Garden has grown beyond our wildest dreams! Just a decade ago, 20 U.S. Marines built the Demo Garden essentially in one week. We especially thank those who helped plan and sponsor the development. You can read about the […]
Boost Your Gift on #GiveSTLDay
_____________________________________________ THANK YOU for planning your donation to Brightside on #GiveSTLDay – Thursday, May 6th! ______________________________________________ No matter the size, your #GiveSTLDay donation can have an even greater impact when you donate during specific time frames. Boost your gift during various Power Hours throughout #GiveSTLDay. We are excited and grateful for the generosity of the William A. Kerr […]
2021 St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium
Join us Saturday, May 1st, 2021 for this year’s St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium located at Brightside St. Louis’ Demonstration Garden at 4646 Shenandoah Avenue. Virtual and limited in-person viewing options available* The symposium will feature a special virtual presentation by Doug Tallamy, a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of […]
Neighbors Naturescaping 2020 Edition
During these challenging times, we all need hope for a brighter future. Brightside can help! Beautiful flowers and trees can make a difference for you and your neighbors. Brightside invites city neighborhood organizations, non-profits and institutions to work together to beautify a public space with Missouri native plants. For the past 25 years, Brightside has […]
New Pick Up Times and Process for Blitz Blooms!
This year, groups that have requested their free flower seedlings, can pick up their Dianthus on either Friday, May 15th from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. or Saturday, May 16th from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Greenhouse in Forest Park. To pick-up your Blitz Blooms: Please have your trunk cleaned out prior to […]
Demonstration Garden Work Days – Volunteers Needed!
Help Brightside keep the Demonstration Garden in top shape! Join us Thursday mornings beginning March 5 from 9am – 11am or Every second Saturday morning beginning April 11 from 9am – Noon Activities include pulling weeds, planting flowers, spreading mulch, etc. Please dress appropriately for the weather and consider bringing a refillable water bottle, hat, […]
March Blitz Events — Volunteers Needed!
What’s Brightside up to this month? Check out this list of events and projects we’re looking forward to for March. Opportunities are updated as we receive them, so check back often for updates!