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Plant of the Week: Native Persimmon. Missouri is about a month or so away from Persimmon Season. Check state park websites for information on whether you can harvest Persimmons and quantity. Persimmon trees are one of the seedlings available from Missouri Conservation’s Annual Tree Seedling Sale. Ordering begins September 2nd. Order early as they sell … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

Going on now Brightside St. Louis Blooming Soon! Tulip & Daffodil Bulb Sale. 30 bulbs only $18. Order now for October pick up October 10th-11th at Forest Park Greenhouse or pay for mailing. Noon to 5 pm Sunday, August 10th, Orchid Society of Greater St. Louis Auction at Missouri Botanical Garden. Plant List. Admission Fee … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Melons. Hey, parents, teachers, child care providers: Storybooks on Pollinators Sign up for University of Missouri Extension Online Food Preservation Class: pressure canning, boiling water bath canning, steam canning, dehydration, and freezing. $30. Register Plan your garden with  Seed St. Louis Planting Calendar, good for Zones 6a, 6b, 7a, maybe more. Sow … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

Going on now Brightside St. Louis Blooming Soon! Tulip & Daffodil Bulb Sale. 30 bulbs only $18. Order now for October pick up October 10th-11th at Forest Park Greenhouse or pay for mailing. 9 am to 5 pm Saturday-Sunday, August 2nd-3rd, Greater St. Louis Iris Society Plant Sale at Missouri Botanical Garden. Garden Admission Free … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Turnips. Swap out potatoes for turnips and make Turnips Au Gratin. Sauté the greens for quiche. Plan your garden with  Seed St. Louis Planting Calendar, good for Zones 6a, 6b, 7a, maybe more. Start seeds indoors for August planting of lettuce and parsley. Sow Fall carrots outdoors. Transplant Fall Broccoli, Cabbage. … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

Going on now Brightside St. Louis Blooming Soon! Tulip & Daffodil Bulb Sale. 30 bulbs only $18. Order now for October pick up October 10th-11th at Forest Park Greenhouse or pay for mailing. 9 am to 4 pm Sunday, July 26th-27th, Shaw Cactus & Succulent Sale at Jost Event Center, St. Louis County 9 am … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Carrots. Reminder, if you want Fall carrots, sow them this week. St. Louis Master Gardeners Horticulture Answer Service: Monday through Thursday from 9 am. to 2:30 pm Plan your garden with  Seed St. Louis 2025 Planting Calendar. Start seeds indoors for August planting of lettuce and parsley. Sow Fall carrots. Transplant … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

Going on now Brightside St. Louis Blooming Soon! Tulip & Daffodil Bulb Sale. 30 bulbs only $18. Order now for October pick up October 10th-11th at Forest Park Greenhouse or pay for mailing. 9 am to 2 pm Friday and 8 am to 2 pm Saturday, July 25th-26th, Flyleaf Market monthly pop up on 1st … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Cauliflower. Start seeds indoors now for August planting or buy seedlings at August 16th Seed St. Louis Fall Seedling Sale Missouri Conservation Department pays for tree seeds St. Louis Master Gardeners Horticulture Answer Service: Monday through Thursday from 9 am. to 2:30 pm Bellefontaine Cemetery & Arboretum has reopened and events … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

11 am July 12th St. Charles City-County Library Plant & Seed Swap at Spencer Road Branch. Register 9 am to 2 pm Friday and 8 am to 2 pm Saturday, July 25th-26th, Flyleaf Market monthly pop up on 1st floor of Watson Terrace Christian Church, Watson @ Winnebago: Succulent & Tropical Plant Sale. This involves … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales →

I am posting the written testimony submitted by Gerry Connolly to St. Louis City Board of Alders Housing and Urban Development Committee on Board Bill 19 to create two single-site tax districts for luxury living Jefferson Arms, a Community Improvement District and Transportation Development District. Gerry is right about both the Board make up of … Continue reading St. Louis City Needs Tax District Reform →

Plant of the Week: Leeks. Gardeners who planted in Spring are harvesting now thru July. When you see $7.89 a pound leeks at the grocery in December, remind yourself to get some seeds and start leeks indoors in January. St. Louis Master Gardeners Horticulture Answer Service: Monday through Thursday from 9 am. to 2:30 pm … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

9 am to 2 pm Friday and 8 am to 2 pm Saturday, June 27th-28th, Flyleaf Market monthly pop up on 1st floor of Watson Terrace Christian Church, Watson @ Winnebago: Succulent & Tropical Plant Sale. This involves a very cool Citizen Growers program. 9 am to 5 pm June 28th Kimmswick Visitor Center 25th … Continue reading St. Louis Area Seed and Plant Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Native to many states- Coneflowers, pale pink to yellow. Plant native varieties. Bellefontaine Cemetery & Arboretum is still closed to the public due to Tornado damage. June 7th Beer Barons event canceled BUT Tickets will go on Sale soon for September 13th Beer Barons Tour fundraiser Seed St. Louis Raised Bed … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

11 am Wednesday, June 11th, St. Louis County Library event at Weber Road Branch: Be Green Plant Swap 11 am Saturday, June 14th, St. Charles City-County Library Plant & Seed Swap at Spencer Road Branch. Register 1 pm Saturday, June 14th, St. Louis County Library event at Thornhill Branch: Plant Swap. Register 9 am to … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Butterfly magnet Milkweed. 22 Species native to Missouri. 24 Species native to Illinois. WARNING: Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)  “grows readily from seed and spreads quickly by deep rhizomes. Because common milkweed can be weedy and difficult to remove, care should be used to establish the plant only in places where spread … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

3 pm Sunday, June 1st, Plant Meet Up #6 at Art Bar, Angard Arts Hotel . Bring plants to trade or show off. Register Monday, June 2nd. Deadline to order native plants online from Missouri Wildflowers Nursery for pick up June 7th at Kirkwood Farmer’s Market 8 am to Noon Saturday, June 7th, Highland Garden … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Still time to plant Sweet Potatoes Volunteer to help with St. Louis Tornado disaster relief and recovery. There is something for everyone to do. Personally recommend volunteering with Action St. Louis and AmeriCorps St. Louis from past experience, both with sign ups on initial Volunteer link. Bellefontaine Cemetery & Arboretum plans … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

May 26th Deadline to order native plants online from Missouri Wildflowers Nursery for pick up Saturday, May 31st, at Kirkwood Farmer’s Market 8 am to 4 pm May 31st, Missouri Wildflowers Nursery sells native plants at Kirkwood Farmers Market. Order online by previous Monday for pick up at Market or purchase from what they bring … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Chamomile– pretty, pollinator friendly, a sweet apple scent, makes a great tea. How you can support St. Louis’ tornado relief efforts — and get help if you need it (St. Louis Public Radio) For those with a Bluesky account, here’s an excellent thread on St. Louis Tornado Mutual Aid by Brooke … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →