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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 →

9 am to 2 pm Friday and 8 am to 2 pm Saturday, May 23rd-24th, 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. 3 pm Saturday, May 23rd, St. Louis County event at Clark … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales →

Plant of the Week: Peonies. Shown is Scarlet Heaven. Seed St. Louis Raised Bed Plant Spacing Chart Plan your garden with  Seed St. Louis 2025 Planting Calendar.-> Transplant This Week: Perennials, Trees, Basil, Eggplant, Melons, Peppers, Summer Squash, Tomatillo, Tomatoes -> Sow Outdoors This Week: Basil, Beans, Cucumbers, Melons, Okra, Summer Squash, Tomatoes, Winter Squash … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

2-6 pm Wednesday, May 14th, Spring Plant Swap at LINC St. Charles County Community Center, 9 Love Park Lane, Wentzville MO Only an hour drive from St. Louis. 9 am to 4 pm Saturday-Sunday, May 17th-18th, Ste Genevieve Master Gardeners & University of Missouri Extension event: Garden Walk & Plant Sale. Tour private, historic gardens. … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales →

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 →