Tag Archives: Missouri Botanical Garden

Eco-Chic: Plant a Tree for Free!

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Katie

This Friday, April 1, the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Kemper Center for Home Gardening will be giving away 600 northern red oak, bald cypress, blackgum, black oak and flowering dogwood tree saplings on a first-come, first-served basis in celebration of April, … Continue reading →

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Around Town: Weekend Guide

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Katie

Show your out-of-town guests the best of what St. Louis has to offer! Here is a list of fun and festive events around town that are sure to please the whole family this holiday weekend. November 25 Ameren UE Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Around Town: Weekend Guide

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Katie

Fill your weekend with this list of fun fall activities! Whether you prefer to dance the day away in Grand Center or sip spectacular wines in Forest Park, SLHL has you covered! September 25 4th Annual Dancing in the Street … Continue reading →

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Eco-Chic: Recycle Your Plastic Garden Pots

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Katie

Ever wonder what to do with the plastic garden pots, hanging baskets, polystyrene cell packs and trays that you accumulate after a season of gardening? You can help reduce the amount of horticultural waste by bringing these items to the … Continue reading →

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Be Our Guest: Drought-Resistant Plantings

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Katie

Master Gardener Judy Moskoff shares her thoughts on maintaining beautiful gardens, even in the hot and dry summers of St. Louis. Visit Judy’s blog, A Gardener’s Home, at agardenershome.blogspot.com. _______________________________________________________________________ Our garden looks pretty bad. Most of it is my … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day, St. Louis!

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Katie

Today marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, and St. Louis is celebrating its commitment to green living by extending the festivities throughout the weekend. The 21st Annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival will take place on Sunday, April 25, … Continue reading →

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Free Trees for Arbor Day

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Katie

It's Arbor Day in Missouri (the first Friday of April), and to celebrate, the Kemper Center for Home Gardening at the Missouri Botanical Garden will give away 400 tree saplings on a first-come, first-served basis. Master gardeners will be on … Continue reading →

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