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Rogers Middle School garden contains 18 raised beds, trellises, and one large bed. We grow vegetables, herbs, raspberries, strawberries, and have several fruit trees. Next to our main bed, we have a pollinator garden. Our goal is to increase student understanding of our garden, in order to promote sustainability. |
7550 MacKenzie Road 63123
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We have converted half of our backyard to native planting underneather our oak tree. Phase one was three years ago and we just planted phase two. All plants are marked. We also have a greenhouse and vegetable gardens on site (Have raised beds; greenhouse with heater). Bird sanctuary – bubblers; cameras directed on birds to observe behavior; small water garden with frogs; transitioning to native water plants |
2801 Tiara Drive 63010 |
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Parking is on a hill; access to backyard via steep concrete ramp AND via patio from top of ramp; and then 4 stairs to back yard. |
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Features top bar bee hives along with perennial native and wildflower plantings supporting pollinators. |
157 Tortuna Dr. 63021 |
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Extensive native plantings, water reature, rain barrel collection system |
2833 Manderly Dr 63144. |
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Turning my yard into a pollinator and wildlife refuge, with 24 native flower species, rain barrel, compost bin, reduced grass areas, 12 bird houses,15 bird feeders, 15-20 feet of wood area, native trees, butterfly watering station and fairy garden to appeal to neighbor kids |
1801 Sumter Ridge Ct 63017 |
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Solar array, 12 acre prairie and apiary
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6 Old Jamestown Lane 63034 |
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Early stages of a native restoration effort. I have a small woodland section with May apples and flocks, Celandine poppies fern. |
977 Chapel Oaks 63131 |
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Visitors can expect progression. This is Julia’s Farm Stl’s second season and we have meat birds and laying hens. Along with herbs and vegetables. |
7125 Beulah Ave 63033 |
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Zero lawn native garden in Lemay. Designed for water conservation, wildlife abundance, and soil building. |
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17 acre non profit farm taking row crops out of service to plant natives |
7101 State Route 158 62260 |
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Observe a 4 year old suburban .5 acre (formerly 3.5 vacant lots) native plant and organic veg garden thriving on no supplemental water. This garden features two frog ponds. One pond is fed by roof run off and the other from the sky only. Large island beds with grass-only paths. |
300 W. Harrison St. 62260 |
Millstadt, Illinois |
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This is a 3 acre property that was 90% grass lawn 2.5 years ago. Now it is in the process of being converted into a front yard full of natives, an annual garden with chickens nearby, a food forest, and 1.5 acres of native prairie in the back! |
5505 Saxtown Rd. 62260 |
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Backyard chickens, permaculture fruit orchard and vegetable gardens, rain and wildlife gardens, composting |
800 N. Price Rd 63132 |
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Our front yard rain garden takes in 40% of our roof runoff through underground piping and 3 downspouts. Dry creek bed along driveway has natives on either side. Pond in our rear yard features a small waterfall that I constructed over 20 years ago. We have bird and bat houses, and a slew of bird feeders. I plant only native plants in order to attract wildlife and pollinators and our yard is certified Gold by the Audubon Society Bring Nature Home certification program. |
5 Green Oaks Drive 63132 |
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Large lot with multiple gardens of native trees, grasses, and wildflowers. The vegetable garden utilizes composting. With a focus on birds and pollinators, no insecticides are used. Future focus will be on rainwater retention and green mulch. |
5 Forsythia Lane 63132 |
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At the Warren Homestead we focus on sustainably raising our own food through raising chickens and turkeys as well as using raised bed vegetable gardens and fruit orchards. |
10421 Thorpe Ave 63114 |
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Veggies, native flowers, hydroponics, small greenhouse, fire pit. In 2020 it was only lawn! |
10120 Thorpe Ave 63114 |
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With a combination of trial-and-error in the backyard and a designed rainscaping project (MSD grant) in the front, we’ve been replacing invasives and turf with native plants which has made a much nicer environment for pollinators and us! We also have a veggie garden, berries, and DIY compost. |
7703 Weston Pl 63117 |
Richmond Heights |
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This is a 15-ish year old mostly vegetable raisedbed garden with flowers as companion plants/to attract polinators. Strawberries, grapes, figs, pears, are in ground as well. Citrus trees (lime, pink lemon, calamondin) and potatoes are kept in containers. I have a compost area and some cold frames for winter growing.
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433 Lindenwood Ave 63301 |
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Welcome to ThistleDew! Learn about native gardens, sustainable stormwater management practices, dark skies, and simple, affordable habitat enhancements. |
17 Doris Ave. |
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Nestled under 3 mature oak trees and draining 10 uphill properties, Jack Hollow features multiple water management landscape features and 60+ species of native plants in full sun pocket prairies and shaded woodland plantings. Our no frills composting set up and caterpillar/butterfly insectary will be featured. |
4921 Ardeth Ct. 63128 |
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Over half an acre of native plants with three rain gardens and a pond adjacent to 2+ acres of woodland. This micro-ecosystem is an ideal habitat for birds and other living creatures such turtles, frogs, toads, woodchucks, opossum, rabbits, etc. |
11 Graeser Acres St 63146 |
St. Louis |
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Park along Graeser Acres street after the round about. Between 11 and 12 Graeser Acres street ‘opposite’ there’s woods with grassy parking. Look for orange cones balloons along the gravel driveway. |
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At our small backyard farm, you can find chickens, a sizable vegetable garden, honeybees, native plants and a small fruit tree. Everything has been built by us, including the coop, garden, patio and retaining wall. |
2740 Geyer Ave 63104 |
St. Louis City |
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Ducks and pond, native bog, chickens, and native plants chosen for food production and pollinator food and habitat. Swallowtail butterfly habitat. Front yard is converted to natives and food production. Backyard is converted to child play area, native plants, food production, and fowl habitat. Sun to shade plants featured. |
2112 Victor St. 63104 |
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Sunken garden, vegetables and fruit, perrenials, greenhouse |
2701 Accomac St 63104 |
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Our farm uses regenerative agricultural practices. We have chickens and bunnies that we encourage folks to hold and cuddle with. |
1832 Hogan Street 63106 |
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Learn how to incorporate native plants into urban public spaces with an emphasis on naturescaping: people and nature coexisting with the landscape. |
5011 Wherry Ave. 63109 |
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ABC Microfarm (Always Be Composting and Caring about our Community) uses repurposed, scavenged and donated materials to DIY garden beds (wood pallets, plastic buckets, cardboard boxes, burlap bags, wine bottles) creating an ecofriendly alternative to a traditional lawn. 2022 MSD Project Clear Rainscaping Grant recipients. |
6019 Lansdowne Ave 63109 |
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Featuring vegetables, fruits, berries and Natives, the focus of this garden is participating in a native habitat and natural food web in an urban environment. This back yard creates food and shelter for people, pollinators, seed dispersers, rodents, and birds. We use ideas from the natural world. |
5613 Itaska St. 63109 |
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Shaw Memorial Forest is a native forest of about 700 trees, each one a memorial to a loved one. The forest was created to bring biodiversity and native habitat to our neighborhood. We showcase rainwater management, use of quasi-public space, community engagement, and guerilla gardening to create a beautiful space. |
3810 DeTonty 63110 |
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We focus on permaculture, specifically the reuse of “trash” as raised beds, decore, trellises, & furniture. If you want inspiration of how to reuse something, this is your place. |
4026 Castleman Ave 63110 |
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This yard was conceived of as an outdoor living space for gathering with friends and family. Some features include a large permeable paver patio, storm water detention, rain garden, native plants and grasses. The landscape construction and plantings were completed by the owners over three years. |
3120 Providence Place 63111 |
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As of Spring 2023, our property is lawn-free! The front yard has been planted with Missouri native species, and most of the backyard is edibles and ornamentals. We also installed a little free greenhouse in the front to share our extra plants and seeds with the community.
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3949 McDonald Ave 63116 |
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Established yard still changing that promotes perennials, natives and wildlife that live together.
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4871 Goethe Avenue 63116 |
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“Postage stamp” yard mostly converted to native plants for sun/shade, Water Feature a.k.a. “Bird Magnet”, Native bee habitat, Buffalograss walkways & borders, Permeable paver walkways, Platinum Certified – Bring Conservation Home
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3910 Connecticut St. 63116 |
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In 2022/23 I worked with Custom Foodscaping and MSD to receive the stormwater management grant. We installed a native/edible rain garden and rain tank. We have a small solar panel we use to power the water pump on the rain tank. We also have chicks and a vegetable garden.
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6128 Carlsbad Ave 63116 |
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I grow a large garden with vegetables, native plants, edible flowers, and medicinal plants for my home apothecary. I focus on harvest & preservation from my garden, while emphasizing reuse of “trash” to make my treasure of a garden. Biointensive & companion planting methods used.
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2607 Michigan Ave 63118 |
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See how to grow a lot of veggies in an urban yard—and how our new VegPod raised bed from Greenscape Gardens is working out great for us seniors!
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2125 McCausland Ave 63143 |
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Northside Workshop is an art non-profit that educates about the importance of bees and pollinators to our food, ecology, and community. Our chemical-free teaching garden and native bee sanctuary are inspired by Missouri’s natural habitat and aim to inspire self-expression, environmental stewardship and food sovereignty.
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1306 Saint Louis Ave. 63106 |
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Hidden Alley Ranch. This large community garden near Tower Grove Park is a reclaimed former commercial site! It now features individual beds, orchards, an herb garden, berry bushes, grapevines, chickens, a pollinator area, woods with native Missouri trees and wildflowers, plus areas to play and gather.
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2366 Lawrence 63110 |
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Our 900 square foot yard welcomes humans and wildlife. Pill bugs and earthworms enjoy the compost. Songbirds hop between branches. Three watering methods keep the herbs, veggies, and new perennials thriving. Come by to enjoy our yard’s many views, and to discover that composting is easier than you might think.
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4024 Shaw Blvd 63110 |
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4736 Tennessee Ave 63111 |
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Urban Farm serving the community. Backyard turned farm
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931 Laurel St. 63112 |
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Platinum Certified–Bring Conservation Home; 2017 St. Louis Wild Ones Landscape Challenge Winner; 2015 Project Clear Rainscaping Grant recipient; 130+ species of native trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, annuals, grasses & sedges; 250-gallon rain cistern; rain garden; permeable patio; various prairie, glade, and woodland beds; solar array + EVPlatinum Certified–Bring Conservation
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4170 Wyoming 63116 |
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We compost all scraps. We have a worm bin. We have raised beds made from recycled metal roofing sheets & recycled wood fence panels.
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4833 Austria 63116 |
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I’ve used an eclectic and creative approach to sustainability in our tiny St Louis city front and backyard! No grass but instead- herbs, fruit-bearing trees and shrubs, MO native pollinator plants arranged in a cottage style design. Also 6 chickens, two children, and a dog- so multi-use space!
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3205 Hartford St 63118 |
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Orchard on Virginia is a community garden emphasizing fruit trees
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3001-3005 Virginia Avenue 63118 |
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Chickens with some customized coop features, growing beds, natural trellis of branches for beans, small green space maximized for animals, young fruit trees.
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1034 Childress Ave. 63139 |
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We focus on food (both community and individual members), pollinators, and water management.
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1560 Tamm Ave 63139 |
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Certified Silver from the Audubon Society’s Bring Conservation Home program, on the journey to Platinum level. We enjoy native Missouri flowers and edible plants, with two raised beds for herbs and veggies. Our MSD rainscaping project is currently underway and will hopefully be installed in time for the tour.
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7307 Stanford Ave 63130 |
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Come see a one year permaculture transformation with native landscaping, foodscaping, integrated raised beds, and ducks! I strive to balance a pet friendly oasis with food production that includes mushroom, fruit, and vegetables. Check out more at Two Toe Farm on YouTube!
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7450 Teasdale Ave 63130 |
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When the homeowners moved here in 2015, the area outside their fenced backyard was full of invasive paper mulberry trees, honeysuckle and winter creeper. As they cleared the area, they saw an opportunity to use the sunny location for a garden that could be enjoyed by anyone walking by. Each year they work to replace more non-natives with natives (now numbering over 50.) The 2022 flood put some of the garden underwater, and a large tree fell last July. But the garden showed its resilience and survives.
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7301 Melrose Ave. 63130 |
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With limited green space, I have focused on food production and native flowers. Thru yard sharing I am able to expand my green spaces and have four households utilizing one culinary garden.
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7472 Delmar Blvd 63130 |
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We have planted more than 100 native plant species. We have a small pond. Our primary goal is to provide habitat for native species. We have several steep hills from which we’ve removed winter creeper and replaced with native plants.
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115 Oakwood Ave 63119 |
Webster Groves |
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Organic no-till permaculture, native pollinator, and market gardening methods. Backyard orchard culture. Espalier. JADAM. Composting. Biochar. Regenerative Agriculture. Cover crops. Rain harvesting.
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777 Newport Avenue 63119 |
Webster Groves |
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