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Plant of the Week: Iris. Shown is Iris ‘Edith Wolford’, a Tall Bearded Iris. Learn about Missouri’s native Iris. University of Missouri Extension Online Food Preservation Course. $30. Register Seed St. Louis Raised Bed Plant Spacing Chart Plan your garden with  Seed St. Louis 2025 Planting Calendar.-> Transplant This Week: Perennials, Trees, Basil, Melons, Parsley, … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

9 am to 4 pm Sunday, May 4th, Kress Farm Garden Preserve Plant Sale in Hillsboro, Jefferson County MO. Native plants, shrubs, trees; nonnative plants, annuals, vegetable seedlings. 9 am to 2 pm Sunday, May 4th, Tower Grove East Community Garden Annual Plant Sale, 3301 Sidney: veggies, annuals, perennials, hostas, ground covers, herbs 9 am to 4 … Continue reading St. Louis Area Seed and Plant Sales and Swaps →

Plant of the Week: Native Coral Honeysuckle, a hummingbird magnet. Native from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Virginia south to all states bordering the Gulf. Considered escaped in Missouri and Illinois. Wednesday, April 30th Deadline for Powder Valley Urban Nature Photo Contest Saturday, May 3rd, Deadline for submissions to Soulard Art Gallery juried Exhibit: The Art … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

9 am to 3 pm Sunday, April 27th, Project Pollinator Native Plant Sale at Sachs Butterfly House, Chesterfield   9 am to 4 pm Sunday, April 27th, Three Rivers Community Farm Plant Sale in Elsah, Illinois: native perennials, herbs, annual bedding plants, cutting flowers, veggie seedlings Noon to 2 pm Sunday, April 27th, St. Charles … Continue reading St. Louis Area Seed and Plant Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Native Eastern Red Columbine, a hummingbird magnet, once used as a love potion April 30th Deadline for Powder Valley Urban Nature Photo Contest May 3rd Deadline for submissions to Soulard Art Gallery juried Exhibit: The Art of Nature Seed St. Louis Raised Bed Plant Spacing Chart Plan your garden with  Seed … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

Order Online for pick-up or buy what you find at May 2nd-3rd Shaw Nature Reserve Spring Wildflower Market Monday, April 21st, Deadline to order native plants online from Missouri Wildflowers Nursery for pick up Saturday, April 26th, at Kirkwood Farmer’s Market Thursday-Saturday, April 24th-26th Southwest Illinois College Horticulture Club’s Annual Plant Sale at Belleville Campus Greenhouses … Continue reading St. Louis Area Seed and Plant Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Tulips April 30th Deadline for Powder Valley Urban Nature Photo Contest May 3rd Deadline for submissions to Soulard Art Gallery juried Exhibit: The Art of Nature Hey, Missouri Birders. Enter the Missouri Birding Challenge Seed St. Louis Raised Bed Plant Spacing Chart Plan your garden with  Seed St. Louis 2025 Planting … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

Order Online for pick-up or buy what you find at May 2nd-3rd Shaw Nature Reserve Spring Wildflower Market 11 am to 1 pm Sunday, April 13th, City Greens Market Free Annual Spring Patio Party in The Grove: Seed Swap, Chili Cook-Off, Worm Composting Workshop. Register 10 am to 2 pm Sunday, April 13th, Riverlands Native Plant … Continue reading St. Louis Area Seed and Plant Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Chard April 15th Deadine to Nominate for Missouri Invasive Plant Council’s Invasive Plant Action Award Register for Missouri Invasive Plant Council’s Callery (Bradford) Pear Buyback Program. Sold out already in St. Louis and Warrensburg. Fifteen cities still have replacement trees/shrubs. Also see Get rid of a stinky Bradford pear tree, get … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

Monday, April 7th, Deadline to order native plants online from Missouri Wildflowers Nursery for pick up Saturday, April 12th, at Kirkwood Farmer’s Market 9 am Wednesday, April 9th, Online Ordering Begins for May 2nd-3rd Shaw Nature Reserve Spring Wildflower Market 6 pm Thursday, April 10th, St. Louis County Library Plant Swap at Thornhill Branch 8 am … Continue reading St. Louis Area Seed and Plant Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Asparagus April 15th Deadine to Nominate for Missouri Invasive Plant Council’s Invasive Plant Action Award Register for Missouri Invasive Plant Council’s Callery (Bradford) Pear Buyback Program in 17 cities. Also see Get rid of a stinky Bradford pear tree, get a free Missouri native tree (St. Louis Public Radio) Seed St. … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

Missouri Wildflowers Nursery returns to Kirkwood Farmers Market: 8 am to 4 pm Saturdays,  April 5th, April 12th, April 19th, April 26th, May 31st, June 7th. Order online by previous Monday for pick up at Market or purchase from what they bring that day. Now thru April 15th On Line Ordering for Missouri Conservation Department annual … Continue reading St. Louis Area Seed and Plant Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Collards. Also see Collard greens lovers are using science and history to lift up the Southern staple (WBEZ Chicago) Register for Missouri Invasive Plant Council’s Callery (Bradford) Pear Buyback Program in 17 cities Seed St. Louis Raised Bed Plant Spacing Chart Plan your garden with  Seed St. Louis 2025 Planting Calendar.-> … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

Missouri Wildflowers Nursery returns to Kirkwood Farmers Market: 8 am to 4 pm Saturdays,  April 5th, April 12th, April 19th, April 26th, May 31st, June 7th. Order online for pick up at Market or purchase from what they bring that day. Now thru April 15th On Line Ordering for Missouri Conservation Department annual Tree & Shrub … Continue reading St. Louis Area Seed and Plant Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Hellebores April 25th Deadline to Register community cleaning or greening Blitz Projects with Brightside St. Louis and get free Blitz Blooms annuals to plant in public spaces. Seed St. Louis Raised Bed Plant Spacing Chart Plan your garden with  Seed St. Louis 2025 Planting Calendar.-> Start Indoors This Week: Basil, Peppers-> Transplant … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

Missouri Wildflowers Nursery returns to Kirkwood Farmers Market: 8 am to 4 pm Saturdays,  April 5th, April 12th, April 19th, April 26th, May 24th, May 31st. Order online for pick up at Market or purchase from what they bring that day. Now thru April 15th On Line Ordering for Missouri Conservation Department annual Tree & Shrub … Continue reading St. Louis Area Seed and Plant Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Dwarf Iris River City Outdoors St. Louis now offers a Gear Lending Library for outdoor recreation equipment rentals to St. Louis City residents and St. Louis regional organizations that take children, families, and groups on outdoor trips. Plan your garden with  Seed St. Louis 2025 Planting Calendar.-> Start Indoors This Week: … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

Missouri Wildflowers Nursery returns to Kirkwood Farmers Market: 8 am to 4 pm Saturdays,  April 5th, April 12th, April 19th, April 26th, May 24th, May 31st. Order online for pick up at Market or purchase from what they bring that day. Now thru April 15th On Line Ordering for Missouri Conservation Department annual Tree & Shrub … Continue reading St. Louis Area Seed and Plant Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Kohlrabi Plan your garden with  Seed St. Louis 2025 Planting Calendar.-> Start Indoors This Week: Basil, Peppers-> Transplant This Week: Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Chard, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Onions, Leeks-> Sow Outdoors This Week: Bok Choy, Chard, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Peas When to Plant in Illinois (University of Illinois … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

Missouri Wildflowers Nursery returns to Kirkwood Farmers Market: 8 am to 4 pm Saturdays,  April 5th, April 12th, April 19th, April 26th, May 24th, May 31st. Order online for pick up at Market or purchase from what they bring that day. Now thru April 15th On Line Ordering for Missouri Conservation Department annual Tree & Shrub … Continue reading St. Louis Area Seed and Plant Swaps and Sales →