From the Ground Up: Rebuilding Academy Sherman Park When a tornado tore through North City, St. Louis, it destroyed more than a garden; it struck the heart of a community. Thanks to the resilience of neighbors and support from Seed St. Louis Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and St. Louis Composting, Academy Sherman Park is growing again. […]

As the days shorten and get more dreary and the coolness of fall sets in, as a gardener, it can feel like a welcome reprieve. It’s very tempting to just harvest what you want and leave the garden to be a problem for springtime. But it is well worth it to fight through that feeling […]

As summer gets into full swing in the garden and spring crops are being harvested and pulled out, it’s important to remember not to fill all of the space right away.   When you are ripping our spring crops like spinach, arugula, or radishes that come out early, it makes sense to then plant your summer […]

Having open accessible water in your garden is one of the most impactful things you can do to boost your garden and orchard ecosystem by providing habitat for beneficial birds, insects, and pollinators, and there are even some delicious vegetables you can grow in standing water.  There are a lot of ways to have water […]

Raised Bed Plant Spacing Chart

If you still have sweet potatoes saved from last year, a fun activity for March is starting your own sweet potato slips! Last year we did an experiment using three different soil materials. Here are our results! Materials: Trays with drainage holes, sand, coconut coir, compost, grow lights, and heat mats. 1. Tray 1: Sand […]

Happy New Year!  With the new year comes the new gardening season, at least if you start your own seeds. Starting your own seeds and having seedlings ready to go when it’s time has a lot of benefits when it makes sense. However, just because something can be grown as a seedling doesn’t mean it […]

As we get into that time of year where the temperatures are hot, plants are using lots of water, and the rain comes less often, it’s important to remember to water the garden when needed. So below are answers to a few common questions about watering the garden. How often to water? A vegetable garden […]