Category: Press Releases

Gateway Greening Announces Expansion of McCluer North School & Community Garden

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St. Louis (1 Dec 2016) –McCluer North School & Community Garden in Florissant, MO. was expanded on 13 Oct 2016 as a result of an award from Gateway Greening. Two raised beds were installed and filled with soil. One set of hand tools and two 100’ hoses were also awarded.

McCluer North School & Community Garden has 12 gardeners from the community and as a group, the garden will be able to grow 440 lbs of produce annually, on average. The produce will be used by the gardeners and informally distributed throughout the community.

For 30 years, Gateway Greening has educated and empowered individuals to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening’s Garden Program receives many requests to start or expand community gardens in St. Louis. Projects are selected based on a number of factors including: need, the quality of the garden space, the level of community support, and the thoroughness of the plan for using the garden space. Awarded sites are typically supported with seeds/plants, garden tools, materials (hardscape and landscape), and guidance.

The McCluer North School & Community Garden is located at 705 Waterford Drive, Florissant, MO 63033.

 

About Gateway Greening

Gateway Greening is a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers people to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening has been working to provide creative, grassroots solutions to urban problems since 1984. Programs include supporting more than 200 community and youth-focused gardens across the St. Louis area through educational opportunities, garden supplies and technical assistance; and Gateway Greening’s Urban Farm, a 2.5-acre farm in downtown St. Louis that provides therapeutic horticulture and a jobs training program. Visit Gateway Greening at www.gatewaygreening.org. @gatewaygreening.

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Gateway Greening Announces Expansion of Lewis Place Historical Preservation Community Garden

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St. Louis (23 Nov 2016) –Lewis Place Historical Preservation Community Garden in St. Louis, MO was expanded on 23 Nov 2016 as a result of an award from Gateway Greening. Two double-high raised beds were installed and filled with soil. The award also included: 1 picnic table, 1 toolshed, 10 hand pruners, 2 shovels, 1 hard rake, 2 garden hoes, and 2 digging forks.

Lewis Place Historical Preservation Community Garden has 9 gardeners from the community and as a group, the garden will be able to grow 480 lbs of produce annually, on average. The produce will be used by gardeners and also informally given to local residents.

For 30 years, Gateway Greening has educated and empowered individuals to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening’s Garden Program receives many requests to start or expand community gardens in St. Louis. Projects are selected based on a number of factors including: need, the quality of the garden space, the level of community support, and the thoroughness of the plan for using the garden space. Awarded sites are typically supported with seeds/plants, garden tools, materials (hardscape and landscape), and guidance.

Lewis Place Historical Preservation Community Garden is located at 4503 Lewis Place, St. Louis, MO 63113.

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About Gateway Greening

Gateway Greening is a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers people to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening has been working to provide creative, grassroots solutions to urban problems since 1984. Programs include supporting more than 200 community and youth-focused gardens across the St. Louis area through educational opportunities, garden supplies and technical assistance; and Gateway Greening’s Urban Farm, a 2.5-acre farm in downtown St. Louis that provides therapeutic horticulture and a jobs training program. Visit Gateway Greening at www.gatewaygreening.org. @gatewaygreening.

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Gateway Greening Announces Expansion of The Waldorf School Garden

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St. Louis (22 Nov 2016) –The Waldorf School Garden in Webster Groves, MO was expanded in Spring of 20106 as a result of an award from Gateway Greening. Awarded items include: one 3-bin compost system , 2 cubic yards of soil, 1 garden sign, and 1 wheelbarrow.

The Waldorf School Garden has 12 gardeners from the community and with the students of the Waldorf School of St. Louis students, the garden will be able to grow 900lbs of produce annually, on average. The produce will be used by the gardeners and informally given away to the local community.

For 30 years, Gateway Greening has educated and empowered individuals to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening’s Garden Program receives many requests to start or expand community gardens in St. Louis. Projects are selected based on a number of factors including: need, the quality of the garden space, the level of community support, and the thoroughness of the plan for using the garden space. Awarded sites are typically supported with seeds/plants, garden tools, materials (hardscape and landscape), and guidance.

The Waldorf School Garden is located at 915 N. Elm Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119.

About Gateway Greening

Gateway Greening is a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers people to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening has been working to provide creative, grassroots solutions to urban problems since 1984. Programs include supporting more than 200 community and youth-focused gardens across the St. Louis area through educational opportunities, garden supplies and technical assistance; and Gateway Greening’s Urban Farm, a 2.5-acre farm in downtown St. Louis that provides therapeutic horticulture and a jobs training program. Visit Gateway Greening at www.gatewaygreening.org. @gatewaygreening.

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Gateway Greening Announces Expansion of Village of Vinita Terrace Community Garden

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St. Louis (11 Nov 2016) –Village of Vinita Terrace Community Garden in the Village of Vinita Terrace was expanded in Spring of 2016 as a result of an award from Gateway Greening. Six raised beds were installed and filled with soil. A 100’ hose was also awarded.

Village of Vinita Terrace Community Garden has 8 gardeners from the community and as a group, the garden will be able to grow 550 lbs of produce annually, on average. The produce will be used by the gardeners, and formally donated to organizations in the local community.

For 30 years, Gateway Greening has educated and empowered individuals to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening’s Garden Program receives many requests to start or expand community gardens in St. Louis. Projects are selected based on a number of factors including: need, the quality of the garden space, the level of community support, and the thoroughness of the plan for using the garden space. Awarded sites are typically supported with seeds/plants, garden tools, materials (hardscape and landscape), and guidance.

The Village of Vinita Terrace Community Garden is located at 8035 Monroe Ave.

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About Gateway Greening

Gateway Greening is a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers people to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening has been working to provide creative, grassroots solutions to urban problems since 1984. Programs include supporting more than 200 community and youth-focused gardens across the St. Louis area through educational opportunities, garden supplies and technical assistance; and Gateway Greening’s Urban Farm, a 2.5-acre farm in downtown St. Louis that provides therapeutic horticulture and a jobs training program. Visit Gateway Greening at www.gatewaygreening.org. @gatewaygreening.

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Gateway Greening Announces Expansion of Shaw VPA Elementary School Garden

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St. Louis (22 Nov 2016) –Shaw VPA Elementary School Garden in St. Louis, MO was expanded in Spring of 2016 as a result of an award from Gateway Greening. The garden received 3 wooden picnic tables, 2 wooden benches, 1 3-bin compost system, 1 garden sign, 4 cubic yards of soil, 2 100’ hoses, and 1 sprinkler.

Shaw VPA Elementary School Garden has 14 gardeners from the community and with the students of Shaw VPA Elementary, the garden will be able to grow 250lbs of produce annually, on average. The produce is used by the gardeners and informally given away in the local community.

For 30 years, Gateway Greening has educated and empowered individuals to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening’s Garden Program receives many requests to start or expand community gardens in St. Louis. Projects are selected based on a number of factors including: need, the quality of the garden space, the level of community support, and the thoroughness of the plan for using the garden space. Awarded sites are typically supported with seeds/plants, garden tools, materials (hardscape and landscape), and guidance.

The Shaw VPA Elementary School Garden is located at 5329 Columbia, St. Louis, MO 63139

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About Gateway Greening

Gateway Greening is a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers people to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening has been working to provide creative, grassroots solutions to urban problems since 1984. Programs include supporting more than 200 community and youth-focused gardens across the St. Louis area through educational opportunities, garden supplies and technical assistance; and Gateway Greening’s Urban Farm, a 2.5-acre farm in downtown St. Louis that provides therapeutic horticulture and a jobs training program. Visit Gateway Greening at www.gatewaygreening.org. @gatewaygreening.

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Gateway Greening Announces Expansion of 13th Street Community Garden

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St. Louis (22 Nov 2016) – 13th Street Community Garden in St. Louis, MO was expanded in Spring of 2016 as a result of an award from Gateway Greening. Seven raised beds were replaced. The garden also received 2 wooden picnic tables, 2 wheelbarrows, 3 hard rakes and 2 watering hoses.

13th Street Community Garden has 16 gardeners from the community and as a group, the garden will be able to grow 1,600lbs of produce annually, on average. The produce is used by the gardeners or sold at the North City Farmers Market during the summer.

For 30 years, Gateway Greening has educated and empowered individuals to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening’s Garden Program receives many requests to start or expand community gardens in St. Louis. Projects are selected based on a number of factors including: need, the quality of the garden space, the level of community support, and the thoroughness of the plan for using the garden space. Awarded sites are typically supported with seeds/plants, garden tools, materials (hardscape and landscape), and guidance.

The 13th Street Community Garden is located at 2714 N 13th Street, St. Louis, MO, 63106.

About Gateway Greening

Gateway Greening is a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers people to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening has been working to provide creative, grassroots solutions to urban problems since 1984. Programs include supporting more than 200 community and youth-focused gardens across the St. Louis area through educational opportunities, garden supplies and technical assistance; and Gateway Greening’s Urban Farm, a 2.5-acre farm in downtown St. Louis that provides therapeutic horticulture and a jobs training program. Visit Gateway Greening at www.gatewaygreening.org. @gatewaygreening.

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Gateway Greening Announces Expansion of Sun Patch School Garden

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St. Louis (22 Nov 2016) –Sun Patch School Garden in St. Louis, MO was expanded in Spring of 2016 as a result of an award from Gateway Greening. 5 raised beds were installed and filled with soil. Compost was also awarded.

Sun Patch School Garden has 17 adult gardeners and is maintained by the gardeners, students of Adams Elementary School, and by members of the Adams Park Boys and Girls Club during the summer. With their combined efforts, the garden will be able to grow 400lbs of produce annually, on average. The produce will be used by the gardeners and informally given away to the local community.

“The Sun Patch Garden is very grateful for Gateway Greening’s support of our garden. This spring, we found our current gardening site would no longer be available to us. Gateway Greening was very supportive and helpful in finding our new location. They are an invaluable resource, providing not only the materials and soil for our beds but also a wealth of information about gardening from their website, classes and Weekly newsletter.  We attribute the success of our garden to the continued support of Gateway Greening.”   – Connie Myers, Garden Leader at Sun Patch Garden

For 30 years, Gateway Greening has educated and empowered individuals to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening’s Garden Program receives many requests to start or expand community gardens in St. Louis. Projects are selected based on a number of factors including: need, the quality of the garden space, the level of community support, and the thoroughness of the plan for using the garden space. Awarded sites are typically supported with seeds/plants, garden tools, materials (hardscape and landscape), and guidance.

The Sun Patch School Garden is located at 4317 Vista Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110.

About Gateway Greening

Gateway Greening is a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers people to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening has been working to provide creative, grassroots solutions to urban problems since 1984. Programs include supporting more than 200 community and youth-focused gardens across the St. Louis area through educational opportunities, garden supplies and technical assistance; and Gateway Greening’s Urban Farm, a 2.5-acre farm in downtown St. Louis that provides therapeutic horticulture and a jobs training program. Visit Gateway Greening at www.gatewaygreening.org. @gatewaygreening.

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Gateway Greening Announces Expansion of International Welcome School Garden

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St. Louis (1 Dec 2016) – International Welcome School Garden at the Nahed Chapman New American Preparatory Academy in St. Louis, MO. was expanded on 19 Oct 2016 as a result of an award from Gateway Greening. Two raised beds were installed and filled with soil. Additional materials awarded included: 2 picnic tables, 2 wooden benches, one 3-bin compost system with signage, 2 shovels, 2 hard rakes, 1 wheelbarrow, 1 garden scale, and 1 garden sign.

International Welcome School Garden at the Nahed Chapman New American Preparatory Academy has 3 adult gardeners from the community and with the students, the garden will be able to grow 220 lbs of produce annually, on average. The produce will be informally distributed throughout the community.

“The gardening guidance given from [Gateway Greening’s] expert team of consultants has helped me tremendously as a first year Science Teacher.  We enjoy using the newsletters for wonderful pieces of information that help us respond to our students who come from over 28 different countries.  We are indebted to Gateway Greening for awarding us an Expansion Grant—without such wonderful resources, we would not be able to sustain nor maintain our school-wide gardens.  We thank [them] for [their] generosity!” – Nelver Brooks, Teacher and Garden Leader at Nahed Chapman New American Preparatory Academy.

For 30 years, Gateway Greening has educated and empowered individuals to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening’s Garden Program receives many requests to start or expand community gardens in St. Louis. Projects are selected based on a number of factors including: need, the quality of the garden space, the level of community support, and the thoroughness of the plan for using the garden space. Awarded sites are typically supported with seeds/plants, garden tools, materials (hardscape and landscape), and guidance.

The International Welcome School Garden at the Nahed Chapman New American Preparatory Academy is located at 1530 S. Grand, St. Louis, MO. 63104.

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About Gateway Greening

Gateway Greening is a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers people to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening has been working to provide creative, grassroots solutions to urban problems since 1984. Programs include supporting more than 200 community and youth-focused gardens across the St. Louis area through educational opportunities, garden supplies and technical assistance; and Gateway Greening’s Urban Farm, a 2.5-acre farm in downtown St. Louis that provides therapeutic horticulture and a jobs training program. Visit Gateway Greening at www.gatewaygreening.org. @gatewaygreening.

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Gateway Greening Announces Expansion of House of Living Stone Community Garden

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St. Louis (23 Nov 2016) – House of Living Stone Community Garden in Webster Groves, MO. was expanded on 17 September 2016 as a result of an award from Gateway Greening. One raised bed was installed and filled with soil. The award also included: replacement lumber for one 4’ x 12’ raised bed, 2 cubic yards soil, 10 cubic yards compost, 1 hard rake, 1 wheelbarrow, and 2 watering hoses.

House of Living Stone Community Garden has 24 gardeners from the community and as a group, the garden will be able to grow 900 lbs of produce annually, on average. The produce will be used by the gardeners and informally distributed throughout the local community.

“Our association with Gateway Greening has helped us with much of the progress of our House of Living Stone Community Garden at the Ministry of Jesus Christ at First Baptist Church of Webster Groves. Gateway Greening has been a blessing to our group and has assisted in our growth starting four years ago. Their efforts to supply materials, classes, seminars, and volunteer groups have been invaluable. The piece-de-resistance has been the elevated ramp installed from the street level to the garden level that has allowed our senior members easier access. We’re almost where we want to be and that would be a peaceful place to witness, meditate, and enjoy the wonders of our Lord.” – Garden Leaders Cornelius G. Davis & Florida Cargill

For 30 years, Gateway Greening has educated and empowered individuals to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening’s Garden Program receives many requests to start or expand community gardens in St. Louis. Projects are selected based on a number of factors including: need, the quality of the garden space, the level of community support, and the thoroughness of the plan for using the garden space. Awarded sites are typically supported with seeds/plants, garden tools, materials (hardscape and landscape), and guidance.

House of Living Stone Community Garden is located at 549 Walker Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119.

About Gateway Greening

Gateway Greening is a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers people to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening has been working to provide creative, grassroots solutions to urban problems since 1984. Programs include supporting more than 200 community and youth-focused gardens across the St. Louis area through educational opportunities, garden supplies and technical assistance; and Gateway Greening’s Urban Farm, a 2.5-acre farm in downtown St. Louis that provides therapeutic horticulture and a jobs training program. Visit Gateway Greening at www.gatewaygreening.org. @gatewaygreening.

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Gateway Greening Announces Expansion of Florissant Community Garden in St. Louis, MO

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St. Louis (22 Nov 2016) –Florissant Community Garden in Florissant, MO was expanded in Spring of 2016 as a result of an award from Gateway Greening. Six additional raised beds were installed and filled with soil. The garden also received an arbor and 1 watering hose.

Florissant Community Garden has 26 gardeners from the community and as a group, the garden will be able to grow 2,900lbs of produce annually, on average. This produce is used by the gardeners and informally given away to community members.

“In 2013, through an introduction via Gateway Greening, the Florissant Community Garden partnered with the St. Louis Zoo to include a place for people to learn about the importance of pollinators, thus was born the Florissant Community Garden and Pollinator Park.  Over the years our garden went from a simple idea of teaching others about the importance of growing healthy food, to a garden that holds 32 raised beds, a berry patch, a fruit tree orchard and a home for pollinators.  The Florissant Community Garden in order to be inclusive, does not charge fees, and so heavily relies on the grants available through Gateway Greening.  Almost all of our tools, all beds, soil, compost bin, and many plants and flowers came from Gateway Greening.  Without their generosity and knowledge, I’ve no doubt we wouldn’t be where we are today.” – Lisa Scherer & Megan Moncure, Garden Leaders of Florissant Community Garden

For 30 years, Gateway Greening has educated and empowered individuals to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening’s Garden Program receives many requests to start or expand community gardens in St. Louis. Projects are selected based on a number of factors including: need, the quality of the garden space, the level of community support, and the thoroughness of the plan for using the garden space. Awarded sites are typically supported with seeds/plants, garden tools, materials (hardscape and landscape), and guidance.

The Florissant Community Garden is located at 601 N St. Charles Street, Florissant, MO 63031.

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About Gateway Greening

Gateway Greening is a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers people to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Gateway Greening has been working to provide creative, grassroots solutions to urban problems since 1984. Programs include supporting more than 200 community and youth-focused gardens across the St. Louis area through educational opportunities, garden supplies and technical assistance; and Gateway Greening’s Urban Farm, a 2.5-acre farm in downtown St. Louis that provides therapeutic horticulture and a jobs training program. Visit Gateway Greening at www.gatewaygreening.org. @gatewaygreening.

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