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St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium Success!
St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium Success! The rain held off and a large crowd gathered for a fun morning of learning about and discussing native plants in our community! We are thankful for everyone who attended and all of the knowledgeable experts who volunteered their time and expertise. Our Partner Showcase Presentation included a wealth of information […]
Grow a little greener: Get your soil tested before planting!
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 […]
One Day. One Community. Give May 3rd.
One Day. One Community. Give May 3rd. Give STL Day is coming Tuesday, May 3rd! Powered by the St. Louis Community Foundation, last year $2.1 million was donated to 790 local nonprofits in just one day. Help us make Give STL Day 2016 a success by following these three simple steps: Mark your calendar for […]
Giving Thanks For Giving
Giving Thanks For Giving Sometimes when we see litter blowing across the street or a building tagged with graffiti, it’s easy to get disheartened and forget how beautiful St. Louis really is. Before you give up hope, take a moment to reflect on the good that is happening and let’s remind ourselves about the ways […]
A Morning of Gardening Workshops
A Morning of Gardening Workshops Join us Saturday, June 6, 2015 for the 2nd Annual St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium located at Brightside St. Louis’ Demonstration Garden at 4646 Shenandoah Avenue. The symposium will feature a series of 40-minute workshops led by experts in their respective fields to help gardeners learn how to plan, plant and […]
Taproot Speaker Series
Taproot Speaker Series Join Forest ReLeaf of Missouri at the next Taproot Speaker Series at the Schlafly Bottleworks Crown Room on August 12th from 7:00-9:00pm. Learn about trees, your landscapes and get advice from local tree experts. The cost is $10 and 2.0 ISA CEUs are available. “Are you interested in learning more about the native oak […]
Looking Back and Planning Ahead
Looking Back and Planning Ahead So far, 2014 has been a great year at Brightside St. Louis. From hosting our first Urban Gardening Symposium to revamping the beloved Blitz program, 2014 has brought great things to Brightside and we are excited to see what the rest of the year has in store. Check out our […]
Take a Virtual Tour of our Garden
Take a Virtual Tour of Our Garden Lace up your virtual walking shoes and take a stroll through our newly-upgraded Demonstration Garden webpages. Thanks to the creative team at Wired Impact, you can now visit online and learn about all of our Demo Garden’s environmentally-sustainable gardening and urban-conservation practices from the comfort of your own […]