Pints 'n' Plants
Pints 'n' Plants is a casual, free, and open to the public gathering of interested individuals who meet every third Wednesday of the month. Guest speakers share knowledge in their field and conversation follows.
For more information contact Matt@gatewaygreening.org or 314-588-9600 ext. 103.
May, 2012
Missouri's Invasive Species
Pints ‘n’ Plants is open to the public for free. Come enjoy a pint and learn about horticultural issues every third Wednesday of the month at the Schlafly Tap Room.
Gateway Greening welcomes Tim Banek, Invasive Species Coordinator for the Missouri Department of Conservation to talk about what we can do in urban environments to combat invasive species in the region.
"Exotic," "alien" or "non-native" species describe plants, animals, fungi or other organisms that have been accidentally or purposefully introduced to an area outside of their origin. Come learn how to protect your environment and your garden from these species.
All are welcome to attend!
April, 2012
Everything Tomatoes
Pints ‘n’ Plants is open to the public for free. Come enjoy a pint and learn about horticultural issues every third Wednesday of the month at the Schlafly Tap Room.
Trouble growing tomatoes? You’re not alone, come and learn about Everything Tomatoes! Jack Petrovic of the Schlafly Bottleworks Garden will speak about diseases, varieties, best growing practices and much more. Gain insight on methods Schlafly gardeners use to combat the many adversaries surrounding the tomato and learn how to care for your plants till fruit.
All are welcome to attend!
March, 2012
Container Gardening
Do you find yourself with limited or no space to grow vegetables or ornamentals?
Are you an apartment dweller or just need to add some green to your
household?
Join Gateway Greening for a
pres entation on Container Gardening. Come learn how to
either grow food or beautify your environment when you don’t have access to
growing space. Claire Linzee of Linzee Gardening Inc. will share tips and
methods on growing your creative side when faced with limited growing space and
the need for plants!
February, 2012
Seed Swap!
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
6:30-8:30pm
January, 2012
Gardening in the Dead of Winter
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
6:30-8:30pm
Schlafly Taproom
2100 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
During these cold winter months there is much that one can do to get a jump start on spring plantings. Cold Frames, Season Extension and Seed Starting can all be practiced in winter gardening. Join Ryan Barker, Community Educator from Gateway Greening in learning about “Gardening in the Dead of Winter” and how you can begin to grow, even when temps are slowing you down. As always, come enjoy a drink, some food and learn about the upcoming growing season with Gateway Greening.
October, 2011
Building Healthy Soil
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
5:30pm - 7:30pm
McPherson Community Garden
5941 McPherson Ave
St. Louis, MO 63112
Join Gateway Greening for the last Pints 'n' Plants of the season held at McPherson Community Garden. Master Gardener Connie Goss will talk about best practices of Building Healthy Soil and creating rich environments for plants to grow. Learn how to improve soil nutrients, understand soil structure and how to maintain the long-term health of a garden.
We will once again have beer provided by Schlafly for free. So come have a Pint on us and learn in the garden!
September, 2011
Fall Gardening and Overwintering with Earth Dance Farms
Wednesday, September 21st
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Schlafly Tap Room
2100 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Gateway Greening would like to invite you for a conversation on this month’s Pints 'n' Plants topic: Fall Gardening and Over-Wintering (6:30-8:30pm, Wed, 9/21). Earthdance Farm’s own April Shelhon and John Finch will share what is happening on their farm right now. As fall draws near, learn techniques in season extension, winterizing beds and preparing for a productive fall crop.
August, 2011
Summer Survival Guide
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Schlafly Tap Room
2100 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
As always, Pints 'n' Plants is free and open to the public. This month the class will cover proper irrigation techniques, seed germination in high heat and various techniques to keep the garden flourishing in the summer.
July, 2011
Rain Barrels & Water Collection
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Schlafly Tap Room
2100 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Folks came and learned about how to incorporate collected water to naturally benefit their garden and the environment. Guests included Eric Karch, from the River Des Peres Watershed Coalition, who spoke about how to maintain small system water barrels and where to install them at home or community gardens. We raffled away four rain barrels. Drinks were provided by Schlafly at no cost.
June, 2011
Backyard Chickens
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
13th Street Community Garden
2714 13th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63106
Paticipants learned about the basics of raising chickens in an urban setting. It was hosted at one of our Hub Community Gardens; 13th Street Community Garden, which houses and cares for 16 chickens and operates an egg CSA.
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