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Brightside is ready for the Sustainable Backyard Tour
Brightside is ready for the Sustainable Backyard Tour This Sunday, June 24th, The Sustainable Backyard Tour takes place all over St. Louis from 11 AM to 4 PM. Here at the Brightside St. Louis Demonstration Garden we’ve been pruning and watering in preparation for the event; stop by and check out our garden. In addition […]
Porous concrete hard at work in St. Louis
Porous Concrete Hard at Work in St. Louis Porous Concrete. Seems like two words that probably shouldn’t go together (unless you like bad concrete). Not anymore, however! This nifty little substance is a great example of how environmental awareness can walk hand in hand with pragmatic efficiency. The beauty of porous concrete is just that […]
Rose Mallow in the Demonstration Garden
Rose Mallow in the Demonstration Garden We are so excited to share that the first rose mallow has bloomed in the Demonstration Garden! This native hibiscus, hibiscus lasiocarpus, produces many large pink blooms in the heat of the summer. White with pink centers are also commonly found along the edge of ponds and streams. Rose mallow […]
Mary Lou Green talks Brightside St. Louis on KPLR Conservation Connection
Mary Lou Green talks Brightside St. Louis on KPLR Conservation Connection Our very own Mary Lou Green talks with John Fuller on this week’s Conservation Connection. They talk everything from graffiti eradication to downtown St. Louis greening projects. Nice job Mary Lou! Take a minute and watch the video here. We think you’ll enjoy!
Brick dedication and more – this past weekend’s activities in the Demonstration Garden
Brick Dedication and More – This Past Weekend’s Activities in the Demonstration Garden It was a busy weekend in the Demonstration Garden at Brightside St. Louis. We had a brick dedication and so much more. Here’s a quick recap! Demonstration Garden transforms corner After years in the planning, Brightside’s ”Lot of Potential” has transformed the […]
Here’s to you John Caruso!
Here’s to you John Caruso! After 12 years of serving on the Brightside St. Louis Board of Directors, Brightside is sad to say goodbye (but happy to say thanks!) to Mr. John Caruso for his years as a valued Board member at Brightside St. Louis. A very sincere thanks for all you’ve done over the years. […]
Garden Brick Dedication & Neighbors Naturescaping Workshop
Garden Brick Dedication & Neighbors Naturescaping Workshop WHAT: Garden Brick Dedication & Neighbors Naturescaping Workshop WHEN: Saturday June 9, 9:30 a.m. to Noon WHERE: Brightside Demonstration Garden, adjacent to Brightside St. Louis office , 4646 Shenandoah Avenue on southeast corner of Kingshighway and Vandeventer WHY: Donors will be recognized for their support of Phase I […]
Brightside St. Louis coming to the pages of the Missouri Conservationist
Brightside St. Louis coming to the pages of the Missouri Conservationist We’re excited to announce that Brightside St. Louis will be making an appearance in an upcoming issue of the Missouri Conservationist. If you’re not familiar with the Conservationist – click here and get a free subscription. We promise – you won’t be disappointed! Thanks […]