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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 […]
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 4646 Shenandoah Avenue. The symposium will feature local experts with experience and knowledge of installing and caring for native plants and creating garden designs beneficial […]
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 available here in pdf format. Join us Saturday, June 1st, 2024 for this year’s St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium located at Brightside St. Louis’ Demonstration Garden at […]
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 for the Symposium The symposium will feature special guest, Dave Tylka. You’ll love how Dave shares his wealth of experience and knowledge as an educator, […]
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. Marines built the Demo Garden essentially in one week. We especially thank those who helped plan and sponsor the development. You can read about the […]
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 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 […]
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 the U.S., pollination produces nearly $20 billion worth of products annually. Without pollinators, we would lose many goods such as blueberries, apples, coffee, almonds and […]