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Beauty, sustainability and civic pride – thanks for the reminder Fred!
Beauty, Sustainability and Civic Pride This week, Susan Weich from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, wrote an inspiring article about a man who has taken the initiative to do some highway plantings of his own. A very good read to energize you this weekend before you take on your own little wild kingdom. It’s people like Fred, […]
Thanks to Wash U APO pledges!
Thanks to Wash U APO pledges! The Brightside St. Louis Demonstration Garden is looking great, thanks to the pledges from Washington University’s co-ed service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. View pictures of Wash U’s fantastic group of young people working hard to make their city a little bit brighter here. (And fan our Facebook page while you’re […]
Sassafras tree blooming in the Brightside demonstration garden
Sassafras tree blooming in the Brightside demonstration garden Our little sassafras tree is blooming in the demonstration garden. This all-season tree has clusters of small yellow flowers that nearly cover the tree in early spring. In the fall, colors change to deep orange, scarlet and purple. The sassafras tree is a host plant for many […]
What is naturescaping?
What is Naturescaping? Naturescaping is simply landscaping that works with the natural character of the site opposed to working against it. Both native and non-native species are utilized, and selecting the right plant for the right place is of the utmost importance. Here are a few tips to keep in mind with your naturescaping efforts: […]