Tips & Tricks

Need some additional guidance while expanding your green thumb? No worries, Seed St. Louis has a library of educational resources to support your gardening adventures. Explore our variety of Tips & Tricks below!

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Gateway Greening is NOW: Seed St. Louis New Name Reflects Organization’s Mission

For Immediate Release October 27, 2021  Gateway Greening is NOW: Seed St. Louis New Name Reflects Organization’s Mission  As we celebrate our 37th year as a St. Louis-based nonprofit organization dedicated to urban agriculture, we also are preparing for the future and supporting our mission to empower people to grow their own food.  In 1984, […]

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Seed St. Louis Selects Savannah Rigley as Executive Director Ushering in a New Era of Community Growth and Food Access

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                      Seed St. Louis Selects Savannah Rigley as Executive Director Ushering in a New Era of Community Growth and Food Access Values-driven nonprofit leader joins Seed St. Louis as the organization expands its regional impact and advances plans for its new Food Demonstration Garden ST. LOUIS, Mo. (August 4, 2026) — Seed […]

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Three Ways to Help Your Garden in the Heat

The heat has arrived. Every summer, we get this oppressive heat and humidity. It’s not enjoyable for us, and it’s also very stressful for plants. So we figured now would be a good time to discuss the best options to help your plants get through the heat of summer while still growing and producing a […]

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Learn How To Keep Weeds Under Control!

June feels like the time each year when the weeds get away from gardeners. The long warm days and the fact that there is usually still ample moisture means the vegetables, and the weeds grow fast. And as the sun gets hotter it gets less and less exciting to be out in the garden for […]

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Solution for Harlequin Bugs

Brassicas are dominant in the spring garden.  So much of what we grow is in the Brassica genus. The genus Brassica includes vegetables like radish, turnip, bok choy, rapini, mustard, kale, collards, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kohlrabi, and brussels sprouts.  This group of plants makes up a large portion of the spring garden, and due to this, […]

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Seed St. Louis hosts over 40 free virtual classes throughout the year. Our staff provides a wide variety of classes for all gardening enthusiasts.

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Seed St. Louis Planting Calendar

Need some guidance planning your garden? Download a free copy of our Seed St. Louis Planting Calendar to feel confident when you plant and harvest your bounty!

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