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2022 St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium
Join us Saturday, June 4th, 2022 for this year’s St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium located at Brightside St. Louisโ Demonstration Garden at 4646 Shenandoah Avenue. *limited virtual participation available Register for the Symposium The symposium will feature two special guest speakers leading hour-long presentations. We’re pleased to have Gerardo Camilo, Ph.D., Biology professor at Saint Louis University […]
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
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 25 years, Brightside has […]
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. ย 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 chocolate. About 75% […]