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Blooming Soon! Bulb Sale is Here!
This year’s Blooming Soon! selection includes the classic Carlton daffodil. Available in bags of 30-count bulbs for only $15, Carltons have a large, yellow cup and give off a light vanilla fragrance. Carltons adapt extremely well to our unpredictable spring weather and are less susceptible to heat stress. And wow, do they make a statement […]
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 […]
Request For Proposal
Brightside St. Louis is seeking proposals from qualified individuals and firms to provide professional services to enhance and execute a multi-faceted media campaign to engage and energize the St. Louis Region to “Recycle Responsibly” Bid specifications are available to download at the following link: 2020 RFP Regional Recycling Message – Brightside. Bid are due October 13 […]
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 […]
Flora Conservancy of Forest Park Plant Sale
Beginning on May 9th, plants cultivated by Flora Conservancy volunteers and St. Louis City gardeners will be available for purchase at floraconservancy.org and then pick them up from the greenhouse in Forest Park. It’s a great opportunity to get wonderful, healthy plants at reasonable prices and proceeds benefit the good work that the Flora Conservancy […]
Wow! An Amazing #GiveSTLDay
Thanks to you, Brightside raised over $12,000 on #GiveSTLDay! The final amount may even be more once bonuses from your Power Hour donations kick in. A special thanks to John Sweet and the William A. Kerr Foundation for matching every dollar donated up to $5,000 yesterday! With your support, we met that match and more! Amazing! St. Louis is the real […]
Spring Blooms Photo Contest Winners!
Thank you for everyone who participated in our Spring Blooms Photo Contest! We received over 60 gorgeous photos from across St. Louis! It was a tough decision, but here are the top three entries! Thank you to everyone who helped share a bit of spring beauty together even while we’re apart.
Grow a little greener: Get your soil tested before planting!
Quality soil is the key to a healthy lawn and garden and now we can help. The Horticulture Specialists at the MU Extension will examine your soil’s pH level and vital nutrients. In addition to scientific results, you will also receive problem-solving advice tailored to your soil’s specific needs. Just gather two cups of soil samples from […]