CAASTLC's Seeds of Hope Farm

08/24/2026

Come to our free family-friendly cooking class and community dinner this Thursday evening!

08/01/2026

Lots of fruit ripening right now- blackberries, aronia berries, elderberries, wild plums. If you'd like a free tasting tour of our farm and arboretum next week, and learn a thing or two about growing your own fruit, text Farmer Randy at 314-614-0412 and we'll make a plan. Address is 1120 Trampe Ave. in Spanish Lake.

08/01/2026

What have you been cooking with our summer produce? We're here for income-eligible STL County residents! Want to join?
https://seedsofhopefarm.org/join-our-you-pick-program/

08/01/2026

Check it out! There's a spot for you at our gardening class tomorrow morning.

07/24/2026

07/24/2026

Hey You Pickers, what tasty meals have you made with your farm produce? Post some pics! If you're excited about summer flavors of tomatoes, peppers, and okra, you should join our You Pick program. You Pick out your veggies online. We harvest and pack the shares with volunteer support. Then You Pick it up. Join here: https://seedsofhopefarm.org/join-our-you-pick-program/

07/18/2026

Have you ever noticed your pumpkin vine wilting, even though you've been watering it the right amount? Join MU Extension Field Specialist in Horticulture, Eliza Pessereau, at CAASTLC's Seeds of Hope Farm to learn how to naturally and organically control the pesky insects (like the squash vine borer) that pester our warm season cucurbit crops, like pumpkins, squash, cucumbers and melons.

In this free workshop you will:
- Learn insect ID and pest life cycles
- Practice scouting for insects around the farm
- Discuss organic control methods

Date: Saturday, August 1st
Time: 9-11am
Location: Seeds of Hope Farm, 1120 Trampe Ave. in Spanish Lake
Find more details and register at https://pears.io/events/mu/8321/

06/23/2026

Got pests? Come to our free class tomorrow and talk with MU Extension in St. Louis County and Farmer John.

06/17/2026

Come learn about pest management in the garden next week. MU Extension will be on hand to share their expertise! You can register here at: https://pears.io/events/mu/7851/

06/12/2026

Thanks to a wonderful partnership with Cool Down St. Louis and Ameren Cares, CAASTLC is offering a limited number of FREE window air conditioning units. To qualify, you must:

- Be a St. Louis County Resident
- Be Income Eligible
- Be Age 60 or Older
- Have a Physical Disability and Receive Disability Benefits

Air conditioners are available by appointment only. Call 314-446-4443 to check your eligibility and schedule an appointment to request an AC unit.

Stay Safe. Stay Cool. We are always here to help at CAASTLC.


This project is funded 100% at $4200 with federal funds received from the US Dept. of Health and Human Services provided by the MO Dept. of Social Services.