2026 Events
All events are hosted at Five Oaks on Warson, 1200 N Warson, Olivette MO unless otherwise stated.
We are excited to provide these fun and educational Garden programs and look forward to meeting you.
Kick-off Breakfast - Get To Know OIB & Volunteer!
Public is invited to learn about Olivette In Bloom - no pressure. Have a light continental breakfast and fun conversation about what we do, when we do it and the results of volunteering just one to two hours a month, the first Saturday of the month (see workdays in Calendar of Events on this website).
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Current Tree Problems & Solutions
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Proper Pruning Techniques &
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OIB Annual Native Plant Sale
Saturday, April 25, 2026 9AM till sold out
OIB is in its second decade of offering native plants for sale at a discounted cost to the community. Master Gardeners will be present to answer questions about planting requirements. New this year will be a table with Bare Root Plantings, called "woodies", offered by Partners for Native Landscaping. All sales proceeds allow OIB, a not-for-profit and all-volunteer organization, to purchase materials for the public gardens it tends.
August 1, 2026 9am to 11am
Stacy Park Pond and Welcome Gardens, Veterans' Plaza and Grandview Drive
The image above is a photo collage of flowers from the four public gardens OIB tends. Visit one or all four gardens on OIB's upcoming free tour. Learn from docents, OIB Members/Volunteers, how these gardens thrive in the Olivette environment and find out how natives can easily be maintained in your garden. Self-guided tour maps will be available at Stacy Park or the desk at Five Oaks on Warson.
Past Events
We hope you enjoyed these past events listed below. OIB had a grand time hosting them!
If you would like us to repeat any of these, let us know by emailing [email protected]
We hope you enjoyed these past events listed below. OIB had a grand time hosting them!
If you would like us to repeat any of these, let us know by emailing [email protected]
Annual Porch Pot Workshop (A Sold Out Event for the last 3 years!)
Instructors: Phyllis Hershey and Mary Lynn Brophy
This workshop helped attendees to decorate for the holidays by creating a HOLIDAY PORCH POT. Attendees brought a pot/vessel/bowl plus favorite scissors and/or clippers. Natural dried materials collected by Olivette’s Horticulturist from our community’s parks and trails (assorted branches, berries, pinecones, evergreens and more) were available to be incorporated in the designs. Personalized touches are encouraged such as décor-matching ribbons, twinkling lights, dried flowers or a living plant.
Instructors: Phyllis Hershey and Mary Lynn Brophy
This workshop helped attendees to decorate for the holidays by creating a HOLIDAY PORCH POT. Attendees brought a pot/vessel/bowl plus favorite scissors and/or clippers. Natural dried materials collected by Olivette’s Horticulturist from our community’s parks and trails (assorted branches, berries, pinecones, evergreens and more) were available to be incorporated in the designs. Personalized touches are encouraged such as décor-matching ribbons, twinkling lights, dried flowers or a living plant.
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Yoga for Gardeners
At this fun yoga session attendees stretched and strengthen specific body areas (such as hips, knees, back and arms) used for planting, weeding, and pruning in a garden. This gentle yoga session provided self-massage for muscles and relaxation! |
Get The Dirt on Soil
Want to grow plants successfully? This workshop provided great info on how to prepare garden soil before putting those expensive plants in the ground. Also info on how to test appropriately for water retention so you can properly feed your garden the moisture needed for plants to thrive was given.
Want to grow plants successfully? This workshop provided great info on how to prepare garden soil before putting those expensive plants in the ground. Also info on how to test appropriately for water retention so you can properly feed your garden the moisture needed for plants to thrive was given.
Composting 101
Basics of food and yard waste composting was taught. Discussions included what should/should not go into compost bin, compost management tips, and using finished compost in your garden. An interactive workshop featuring examples of compost and composting systems. Speaker Kate Pichon-Hellmann, a Master Gardener & sustainability educator has been composting for over 15 years.
Basics of food and yard waste composting was taught. Discussions included what should/should not go into compost bin, compost management tips, and using finished compost in your garden. An interactive workshop featuring examples of compost and composting systems. Speaker Kate Pichon-Hellmann, a Master Gardener & sustainability educator has been composting for over 15 years.
From Seed to Seed
Presentator: Michael Hoyle, Missouri Wildlife Nursery
A veteran seed grower, Michael Hoyle shared how to identify plants through "plant morphology". This approach considers a plant's physical form and external structure such as leaf, stem, flower and fruit features. Michael discussed methods for harvesting, cleaning, storing and treatment of perennial seeds before planting.
Presentator: Michael Hoyle, Missouri Wildlife Nursery
A veteran seed grower, Michael Hoyle shared how to identify plants through "plant morphology". This approach considers a plant's physical form and external structure such as leaf, stem, flower and fruit features. Michael discussed methods for harvesting, cleaning, storing and treatment of perennial seeds before planting.
Olivette in Bloom Annual Native Plant Sale
Typically held the last Saturday in April at Five Oaks on Warson since 2014 it is open to the public.
Olivette In Bloom offers approximately 900 native plants at low cost. The public can start or augment home gardens with plants specifically ideal for the St. Louis environment. Native plants use less water, complement the ecosystem of this region and support insects helpful to our planet.
Additionally, Master Gardeners are on hand to answer questions about care and feeding of plants and answer general gardening questions. We accept cash or cards. Typically, OIB sells out early, so don’t be late!
Typically held the last Saturday in April at Five Oaks on Warson since 2014 it is open to the public.
Olivette In Bloom offers approximately 900 native plants at low cost. The public can start or augment home gardens with plants specifically ideal for the St. Louis environment. Native plants use less water, complement the ecosystem of this region and support insects helpful to our planet.
Additionally, Master Gardeners are on hand to answer questions about care and feeding of plants and answer general gardening questions. We accept cash or cards. Typically, OIB sells out early, so don’t be late!
Harvesting and Cooking with Herbs Workshop
Instructor: Jackie Reynolds, The Webster Grove Herb Society
This was a yummy workshop demonstrating how to incorporate herbs and native garden plants to make delicious teas, soups and even desserts. Our guest speakers taught the proper way to gather and preserve herbaceous plants. Participants sampled herbal teas along with pre-prepared herbaceous-infused dishes.
Instructor: Jackie Reynolds, The Webster Grove Herb Society
This was a yummy workshop demonstrating how to incorporate herbs and native garden plants to make delicious teas, soups and even desserts. Our guest speakers taught the proper way to gather and preserve herbaceous plants. Participants sampled herbal teas along with pre-prepared herbaceous-infused dishes.
OIB Gardens' Tour
First Saturday in August, 9AM to 11AM
Docents: Olivette in Bloom Garden Captains and Members
Event Location: Stacy Park (2 Gardens), Veterans Plaza and Grandview
Participants got an overview of the plants and trees that Olivette in Bloom volunteers assist in planting and tending in Olivette public spaces. Info on how these plants were used, how they have matured, care and feeding guidelines, climate concerns and the bio-diversity of the gardens. was offered.
First Saturday in August, 9AM to 11AM
Docents: Olivette in Bloom Garden Captains and Members
Event Location: Stacy Park (2 Gardens), Veterans Plaza and Grandview
Participants got an overview of the plants and trees that Olivette in Bloom volunteers assist in planting and tending in Olivette public spaces. Info on how these plants were used, how they have matured, care and feeding guidelines, climate concerns and the bio-diversity of the gardens. was offered.
Designing with Nature in Mind Workshop
Betty Struckhoff, a Master Gardner since 1999, presented design-ideas incorporating our natural Missouri habitat. Betty has helped create native landscapes in public spaces and private gardens. Her St Louis home is landscaped-certified “Platinum” in the Bring Conservation Home (BCH) program. She is past winner of the Post Dispatch, “Best Native Garden”, and an active member of the “Wild Ones Natural Landscapers”.
Betty Struckhoff, a Master Gardner since 1999, presented design-ideas incorporating our natural Missouri habitat. Betty has helped create native landscapes in public spaces and private gardens. Her St Louis home is landscaped-certified “Platinum” in the Bring Conservation Home (BCH) program. She is past winner of the Post Dispatch, “Best Native Garden”, and an active member of the “Wild Ones Natural Landscapers”.
Invasive Species in our Yards
Jean Ponzi, Green Resources Manager, Earthways Center - MOBOT gave an entertaining presentation on how to remove and control various invasive species. Afterward participants took a stroll on the Sassafras Trail (adjacent to the community center) where Brian Azcona, Olivette Parks and Rec Horticulturist explained trail clearing and maintenance.
Jean Ponzi, Green Resources Manager, Earthways Center - MOBOT gave an entertaining presentation on how to remove and control various invasive species. Afterward participants took a stroll on the Sassafras Trail (adjacent to the community center) where Brian Azcona, Olivette Parks and Rec Horticulturist explained trail clearing and maintenance.
Design a Small Native Garden Workshop
The night before OIB's Annual Native Plant Sale we co-hosted a workshop to provide benefits of starting a native garden on a small scale for the novice gardener. Presenters were: Whitney Tucker, Jasmine Fazzari and special guest speaker Mike Hoyle of Missouri Wildflower Nursery.
The night before OIB's Annual Native Plant Sale we co-hosted a workshop to provide benefits of starting a native garden on a small scale for the novice gardener. Presenters were: Whitney Tucker, Jasmine Fazzari and special guest speaker Mike Hoyle of Missouri Wildflower Nursery.
Treemendous Olivette
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Olivette Sustainability Advocates
Olivette in Bloom enjoys working with other Olivette and community organizations on workshops and events to benefit the life and breadth of our community. In April we worked with Olivette Sustainability Advocates who spearheaded Treemendous Olivette. OAS also partnered with the Olivette Parks and Rec Department, Forest ReLeaf, the Missouri Department of Conservation and Planting Shade, a student organization of the Ladue Horton Watkins High School.
This initiative resulted in 55 new saplings for private and public locations.
hosted by
Olivette Sustainability Advocates
Olivette in Bloom enjoys working with other Olivette and community organizations on workshops and events to benefit the life and breadth of our community. In April we worked with Olivette Sustainability Advocates who spearheaded Treemendous Olivette. OAS also partnered with the Olivette Parks and Rec Department, Forest ReLeaf, the Missouri Department of Conservation and Planting Shade, a student organization of the Ladue Horton Watkins High School.
This initiative resulted in 55 new saplings for private and public locations.
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Natural materials were gathered from Olivette parks by the Olivette Horticulturalist, Brian Azcona., for workshop participants to use for their creations. Meanwhile, Workshop Leader, Whitney Tucker, gave tips on how to use these materials.
Participants, using their own pots, enjoyed using magnolia leaves, dried bee balm pods, fonds from large grass plants, boxwood trimmings, birch logs and other natural materials --what materials might be in your own backyard? |
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Adults, and a creative young man, had fun choosing their favorite natural materials and securing that with twine to create various door and table swags.
Meanwhile, below are more results of porch pots created in less than 2 hours!! What a relaxing atmosphere at Five Oaks on Warson to help set the tone for enjoying a fun event!
Meanwhile, below are more results of porch pots created in less than 2 hours!! What a relaxing atmosphere at Five Oaks on Warson to help set the tone for enjoying a fun event!
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