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2025 St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium
Missed the symposium? Check out this year’s keynote presentation by Dr. Ed Spevak on “Pollinators and Plants: Rewilding our Gardens for Bees, Birds and other Wildlife,” as well as the […]
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 […]
Sorry, registration for the St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium is now closed!
Sorry, registration for the St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium is now closed! Saturday, June 1st, 2024 is this year’s St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium located at Brightside St. Louis’ Demonstration Garden at […]
2024 St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium
2024 St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium Thank you to all who attended and presented for a fantastic event!If you would like to view our Partner Showcase Presentation, we have it […]
2023 St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium
2023 St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium Join us Saturday, June 10th, 2023 for this year’s St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium located at Brightside St. Louis’ Demonstration Garden at 4646 Shenandoah Avenue. Register […]
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. […]
Neighbors Naturescaping 2020 Edition
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 […]
Happy Pollinator Week!
Happy Pollinator Week! In honor of Pollinator Week, here are nine fun facts about these important creatures. An estimated one-third of all foods and beverages are delivered by pollinators. In […]