Growing Green

Growing Green In The News

2011-11-04T08:15:00.000-07:00

Growing Green grabs headlines in the Shoptalk section of the St. Louis Business Journal for hosting the annual National Interiorscape Network conference.

Growing Green's new showroom

2010-06-15T14:07:00.000-07:00

We are now able to showcase the newest containers in many colors and shapes. We also have fountains, green walls, exterior containers and Christmas items.

We even have containers that light up. Stop by and see what is new. We would love to see you!

Growing Green Race for the Cure

2010-06-15T08:40:00.000-07:00

This was Growing Green's first Race for the Cure. We had 5 walking participants.

It was a very hot day but what a great feeling. It was so inspirational to see so many pink shirts participating in the walk and the run. Even our young girls enjoyed their rides through the crowd.

Hopefully next year we will have more of our group join us. Many of our other staff were already participating in events of their own. Such as the Zumba for the Cure in Webster. 2 solid hours of Zumba. Also a Cancer walk to honor those who have been lost to cancer. I believe they walked until 3am.

I has been a great weekend for a great cause.

Until next time.

Growing Green teams up with Sunny Hill

2010-06-10T07:39:00.000-07:00

Growing Green has partnered with BOMA to help stock cabinets and closets of the clients of Sunnyhill. Please read the following message of their services.

Sunnyhill Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide residential, recreational and educational opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Sunnyhill empowers individuals to become productive citizens and achieve their individual dreams. Sunnyhill improves the lives of people with disabilities and allows them to have a sense of accomplishment, independence and enjoyment in their lives. Sunnyhill serves over 200 people through residential services which include customized daily care, which provides support to individuals so they can live independently in the community and be successful in their home environments. Sunnyhill’s camp, Sunnyhill Adventures in Dittmer Missouri, provides opportunities for over 800 children of all abilities and adults with disabilities to climb the 50-foot Alpine Tower, take float trips, swim and enjoy the great outdoors. Finally, Sunnyhill’s education program, Sunnyhill University, teaches students of all ages about their communities and the world. Students attend “school” four days a week and are taught by retired, Missouri certified teachers and support staff. Students not only develop intellectually, but also improve their communication skills, social skills and other valuable living skills.

How can you help? Please lend a hand by collecting the following items and placing them in boxes in your facilities. (We can provide boxes if needed). As our technicians come around (to our current clients) we will collect your boxes and bring the items back to our office and then deliver them to a Sunnyhill pick up site.

You can make a huge difference to someone in need.

Please email Susan Esker susan@growinggreen.com to let me know that you plan to participate.

There will also be another drive to help with school supplies so keep that in mind as well.

Thank you in advance!!

Susan Esker
Growing Green Inc.
3954 West Pine Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-531-7920 x 325
www.growinggreen.com

Certified WBE Contractor

2010-04-21T08:38:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to Growing Green. We have made some wonderful changes to our showroom, which allows us to display our creativity and showcase the potential decor to bring your area to life.

Please feel free to call us and discuss what kind of life we can breath into your home or office.

Phone:
St. Louis area: 314.531.7920
toll free: 800.466.4769
Fax: 314.531.9058

Direct:
Teri Pesapane: 314.531.7920 ext: 323
Susan Esker: 314.531.7920 ext: 325

New Ideas

2008-07-10T12:11:00.000-07:00

Yeah!! Something fun!! We look forward to working on projects that test our creativity.

This is a new plant installation for a newly renovated office space.

The combination of different sizes of bamboo with different textures of plants makes an interesting and unusual presentation.....

"Green" Planters

2008-04-07T12:10:00.000-07:00

"Going Green"

One of our most used suppliers is working hard to protect the environement and stay ahead of the game. They are working on a new line of planters that are considered "Green". It is their "Green" Initiative. These planters are made of bamboo a highly renewable resource. We have a sample on hand and it is beautiful.

Also, all of the other planters from this manufacturer are painted with a special paint that when being applied emits 50% less VOC's than standard paint.

We are so excited about these new additions. We just wanted to share them with you.

Spring is on its way!

2008-02-26T06:45:00.000-08:00

I know it is hard to believe as you look out your window at snow and ice, but Spring is just around the corner, and boy are we ready! Spring bulbs will be popping up in no time to let us know the warm weather has finally arrived. Do you need help getting ready for Spring? Let us put together some amazing color containers for you, or plant some pansies in your beds for some early color. We can even plant spring bulbs already sprouted and ready to bloom.

We are already planning garden designs for our current customers, so let us provide our services to you as well. We offer design and care services for our exterior clients, providing them with container or garden interest year-round. Call us for more information, we are anxious to help beautify your garden.

2007-10-22T09:21:00.001-07:00

Fresh fashion by St. Louis designers.

That's right you are seeing a gown made out of real plants. The design team from New Ground - sponsored by Growing Green - designed and fabricated the living garment for a fashion contest among local professional designers in St. Louis.

The gown was based on a colorful "butterfly" concept using six (6) different types of plants and more than 400 leaves. Notice how the jacket has been woven out of the leaves. The bodice was created out of real moss. The head piece incorporated flowers from bromeliads.

Keeping it fresh required changing many leaves just hours before the event.

Creative...fun... and a great way to celebrate the wonder of plants and the many ways they add to our quality of life.

2007-06-28T06:35:00.000-07:00

This rooftop patio is new to us this year.

What a spectacular display!!

Here is a close up to one of the planters shown above on the rooftop patio deck. Notice the combination of bright pinks, yellows, oranges, contrasting against the dark green foliage. The terracotta planter really shows off the colors.

WOW!!

This is a long time residential customer of ours who decided this year to add color to his patio. What a beautiful show these flowers are putting on.

This patio planting just grabs your attention and leads you around the patio.

Summer flowers

2007-06-20T11:33:00.000-07:00

We are working hard to stay ahead of the heat.

The outdoor plantings are loving all of the sunshine. The flowers are so beautiful already.

This photo shows a great mixture of evergreens and summer annuals. They are happy, happy, happy. Basking in the sun.

Later this summer the vines will cover the pergola and provide some much needed shade for the seating area.

More pictures still to come stay posted!!

Tech Day Out

2007-06-19T10:38:00.001-07:00

On Friday June 15th, our Service Department went on a field trip. They went on a 1 hour riverboat cruise on the Tom Sawyer. Everyone seemed to really enjoy the break in the action. After the cruise they were off to enjoy lunch at the 'Old Spaghetti Factory'. What a way to start the weekend!

Home and Garden Calendar August

2006-08-02T13:20:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to check out the Home and Garden Calendar in the St Louis Post Dispatch.

Learning About Living Rocks

2006-08-02T12:12:00.000-07:00

There is a great new product we have found. It's called the Living Rock. It serves as a unique vase for a contemporary green arrangement. These are big hunks of slate with a space chiseled out containing a small pin frog.

When we attended the Tropical Foliage Symposium in Florida, we were introduced to the living rocks. They would be a great accent any place you would put a flower arrangement or a small tropical plant. For example; on a reception desk, in an executive office on the credenza, or on a side table in a seating area.

If you're looking for Living Rocks in St. Louis, we have them.

IBM Commercial

2006-06-14T12:38:00.000-07:00

We just saw this commercial from IBM. Great illustration of the workplace.