Growing for Community Internship


Final Projects - 2020-2021

 
 

MARSH FOOD COOPERATIVE - now open!

Marsh is part of a larger St. Louis social justice non-profit organization. Marsh Food Coop is located in the Carondelet neighborhood.

By Sybil Fisher, Fall 2021

 

Organic Waste Alternatives in STL

Organic waste pick-up services for homes, businesses and organizations in the STL area.

By Haley Korn, Fall 2021

 
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A Brief guide to native planting in missouri

Learn about the benefits of planting native flowers and some common examples!

By Carrie Phillips, Summer I 2020

 
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Beginner’s Guide to Reading a Fertilizer Label

Confused about the numbers on the outside of a fertilizer bag? Not sure which one to purchase? This helpful guide breaks it down!

By Melanie Moser, Summer I 2020

 
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FOOD PRESERVATION THROUGH A CULINARY JUSTICE LENS

Learn the basics of culinary justice, why it matters to urban growers, and some simple preservation methods to try yourself.

By Briana Robles, Summer II 2020

 
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Beginner’s Guide to Native Bee Habitats

Why are pollinators important and how can you create bee-friendly spaces? Check out this helpful guide!

By Paige Waskow, Summer II 2020

 
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BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO PERMACULTURE AND HOME GARDENING

Learn how to bring permaculture to your own backyard and develop the practice of listening to the land on which we live.

By Liz Burkemper, Summer II 2020

 

HOW TO MAKE A MILK CRATE GARDEN

Follow these simple steps to learn to grow plants in a milk crate!

By Natalie Fabbri, Summer III 2020

 
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A Beginner’s Guide to Comfrey & Echinacea for Gardening and Healing

Learn about how to use two plants that have wonderful medicinal and healing properties.

By Shannon Haubrich, Summer III 2020

 

Environmental justice initiatives in st. louis

Find out more about environmental justice and food justice work happening in St. Louis!

By Katrina Wiegand, Summer III 2020

 

Friend of Foe: What you didn’t know about Weeds

Check out these tips and tricks on how to make the most out of pesky plants.

By Louise Haupert, Fall I 2020

 
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Indigenous Agricultural Practices

Learn about Indigenous agricultural practices and traditional native food.

By Shea Metzler, Fall I 2020

 
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Brassica Pests: Identification & Solutions

Learn to identify and then get rid of the pests that damage brassica crops of collard greens, kale, broccoli, and cabbage.

By Rebecca Halcomb, Fall II 2020

 
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Skullcap and Mullein for Health and Wellness

Learn how skullcap and mullein can be grown and used for therapeutic benefits!

By Libby Landes, Fall II 2020

 
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Scrap Gardening for Beginners

Scrap gardening is a great way to save space, experiment with growing, and save money!

By Savannah Kohler, Summer 2020