Events & Classes

Seed St. Louis Events and Class Schedule

If you are interested in learning more about gardening, fruit trees, urban agriculture, and more, check out the classes below! They are all free, you only need to register. Past classes that were recorded can be watched at our YouTube channel at the above button.

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Upcoming Events & Classes

Everyone
January 18, 2025

Seed Packet Sale

Seed Packet Sale
Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:00 am

We're bringing back our annual in-person seed packet sale! Stock up on seed packets for the growing season for just $0.25 - $1.00 per packet. We will have packets of vegetables, flowers and herbs.

Saturday, January 18th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Berges Conference Center, The Delmar Divine, 5501 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112

Everyone
January 18, 2025

Seed Starting

Seed Starting
Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:30 am

January and February are the time to start seedlings so if this is something you would like to try you should take this class! Dean Gunderson, Seed St. Louis' Chief Programs Officer, and Chani Sorkin, Seed St. Louis' Director of Community Projects will cover the basics of starting seeds, what is needed for growing healthy seedlings, and general tips and tricks so you have happy healthy seedlings come spring.
This class is free, but you must register. Spots are limited!

Everyone
January 23, 2025

Smart Planning To Reduce Food Waste

Food For Thought: Smart Planning To Reduce Food Waste
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Over one-third of all food produced on our planet is wasted. Stop throwing food away! Learn how to save money and save the planet at the same time with smart planning and smart shopping. Enjoy sampling waste-reducing recipes in class. NEW: Illinois teachers earn PD hours.

Cost: $15 per person
Location: Collinsville Aqua Park, 10 Gateway Dr., Collinsville, IL 62234

This event is offered as part of a ongoing series on food waste and composting in partnership with Table to Garden, Willoughby Farm and Good Dirt Composting Collective. The classes in this series have a fee but scholarships are available. For more information, call Carol Frerker 618-977-2430. Madison county teachers are eligible for a 100% fee waiver by contacting Lisa Rogers at [email protected].

Everyone
January 30, 2025

Indoor Food Gardening

Indoor Food Gardening
Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00 pm

For those with limited or no outdoor space, there are a lot of edible plants that can be grown inside: herbs and spices, leafy greens, citrus, and even pomegranates. Many factors influence the ability to grow inside like space, resources, and patience. In this virtual class, we will cover the basics of growing food in your living room from seed to harvest. Discussed topics include the best edible indoor plants, soil, lighting, watering, fertilizing, and propagation. Learn how to bring agriculture inside!

Everyone
February 12, 2025

Tool & Seed Swap

Tool & Seed Swap
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm

Join us for this new event, a Tool and Seed Swap! If you’ve been gardening for some time, you typically will have tools that you don’t use. This event is your chance to clean up your garden shed and get tools to those who could use them. This swap will be for non-motorized tools only. Tools must be in good working order (no broken tools, please!) and clean. Since this is the time for swapping seeds we’ll be having a seed swap as well! These can be seeds you saved yourself or extras you don’t need. Please have seeds in labeled envelopes and be sure they are four or less years old. Learn how to fold your own envelopes for seed in this short video! (https://youtu.be/Fh9imzi8sRI?si=mROrpeHp5zU-pmS4)

Location: Berges Conference Center, The Delmar Divine, 5501 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112
Date: Wednesday, February 12
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Everyone
February 15, 2025

Community Agriculture Conference

Community Agriculture Conference
Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 9:00 am

The Community Agriculture Conference is an annual event to learn about all things gardening and urban agriculture. Gardeners of all levels are welcome to attend! The conference will be both in-person and virtual. Three select sessions will be streamed for free for those who were not able to attend in person. For this 16th annual conference, we will have a day of breakout sessions and networking to get to know and learn from your fellow gardeners.

Stay tuned for more information and the link to register!

In-Person Conference Location: Delmar Divine, 5501 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Previous Events & Classes

Educators
November 14, 2024

Culturally-Inclusive Learning in the Garden

Culturally-Inclusive Learning in the Garden
Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00 pm

Students are far more capable of learning when they feel safe, seen, heard, that they matter, and that they belong. In this presentation, we will share tips and resources for building a culturally relevant garden education program. Abbey Schumacher will discuss ways in which you can grow student curiosity and participation in the garden, engage families, leverage diverse assets in your school community, and create garden spaces that reflect your school’s unique cultural landscape. Dean Gunderson will offer an overview of culturally significant crops from around the world that grow well in the St. Louis region and hold particular educational, artistic, and/or nutritional value for the school garden. This class is a part of the 2-part class series Place-Based Learning and Cultural Inclusion in the School Garden. Attendees can register for one or both!

Educators
November 7, 2024

Place Based Learning in the Garden

Place Based Learning in the Garden: Connecting the School Garden to the Local Community
Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00 pm

Place-based learning is an educational approach that uses the local community and environment as a framework for teaching. This class will explore how you can harness the power of place-based learning in the garden to create meaningful, real-world educational experiences for students. Tonia Scherer will share ways to connect students to their local environment through garden projects that leverage community and enrich their understanding of regional plants, history, and culture. Dean Gunderson will discuss crops that were domesticated in the St. Louis area, such as sunflowers and squash, as well as those that were introduced from Mesoamerica, such as corn, beans, and other important wild edibles that have been used for thousands of years. This class is a part of the 2-part class series Place-Based Learning and Cultural Inclusion in the School Garden. Attendees can register for one or both!

Everyone
October 19, 2024

Garlic Sale Extended

Garlic Sale Extended
Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 9:00 am

Our annual Garlic Sale will have hardneck garlic, softneck garlic, and overwintering cover crop seed packets. We will also have row cover, hoops and sod staples if you would like to extend your growing season. Learn more about the varieties we'll have available at the link below.

Sale Location: Seed St. Louis Carriage House, 3815 Bell Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108
Sale Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Everyone
October 17, 2024

Compost Swap & Potluck

Compost Swap & Potluck
Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00 pm

Wrap up our inaugural series of food waste reduction and composting classes with a potluck meal and Compost Swap. What's a Compost Swap? A social gathering to swap composting stories, swap food scrap recipes, and swap a "big picture" perspective with a microscopic view of compost. See, touch and smell the final product under the microscope and bring your own compost to examine! Bring a side dish or dessert to share. (Main course and drinks provided free of charge.) This event is free but an RSVP is requested.

Everyone
October 10, 2024

Food for Years: Best Perennial Vegetables for a Fall & Winter Harvest

Food for Years: Best Perennial Vegetables for a Fall & Winter Harvest
Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00 pm

There is a whole world of edible plants that are perennial that can be grown in St. Louis while producing year after year. This class will cover the best perennial vegetables for a fall and winter harvest while we will focus on the large world of perennial root and tuber crops, there are also some other delightful vegetables we'll cover. These are great crops for schools as they can be harvested during the school year.

This class will be co-taught by Jessica Blessing-Patterson of DIG Annuals and Perennials and Dean Gunderson of Seed St. Louis. It will be held at DIG (3120 Pennsylvania St. Louis, MO 63118) and there will be examples of most of the perennial crops that will be discussed. A limited number of plants that will be discussed during the class will be available for purchase by class participants at the end of the class.

This class is free, but you must register. Spots are limited!

Everyone
October 10, 2024

Fall School Gardener Meet-Up & Perennial Plant Swap

Fall School Gardener Meet-Up & Perennial Plant Swap
Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:30 pm

Join us October 10th for the Fall School Gardener Meet-Up & Perennial Plant Swap! Come tour a school garden in University City, meet other gardeners, and participate in a fall plant swap. This networking event is open to anyone who gardens with youth. It is not mandatory for you bring a plant to share, but it is encouraged.

Location: Pershing Elementary School Garden, 6761 Bartmer Ave., University City, MO 63130
Street parking is available on Bartmer, Sadler or Ferguson Avenue. The garden is located next to the building towards the southeast corner of Bartmer and Sadler.

It's not required to RSVP but it is preferred!

Everyone
October 5, 2024

The Great Fall Wrap-Up

The Great Fall Wrap-Up
Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30 am

The growing season is coming to an end so now what? This class will cover how to wrap up the year in your garden and set yourself up for success next year. This class is free but spots are limited so don't forget to register!

This class will cover:
- How best to clean up and prep your garden
- What to compost, what to throw away
- How to clean up the area around your garden in order to look tidy while still supporting our local bees and other insects
- How to prep your soil for next spring
- How to use up or store that last harvest from the garden
- How to prep overwintering crops for the coming cold

Cost: Free
Location: Bell Community Garden, 3871 Bell Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108
Parking: Free street parking is available on Bell Avenue

Everyone
October 4, 2024

Celebrating 40 Years of Cultivating Communities

Celebrating 40 Years of Cultivating Communities
Friday, October 4, 2024 at 5:30 pm

Join us on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Delmar Divine as we come together to commemorate four decades of building connections and fostering relationships within our community. This special evening will be filled with music, food, and heartfelt conversations as we reflect on the past and look towards the future.

Come and celebrate with us as we honor the individuals who have made a difference in our community over the years. Let's raise a toast to the next 40 years of growth, unity, and cultivating communities!

This event will be located at the Delmar Divine, 5501 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112

Volunteer at a Garden or Orchard

Are you ready to volunteer at a Seed St. Louis garden? Volunteering with Seed St. Louis is a great hands-on way for individuals and groups to support their community.

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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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