Growing Together: Celebrating Partnerships that Power Aeroponic Gardening in St. Louis

At Green St. Louis Machine (GSM), innovation in urban farming doesn’t happen in isolation—it thrives through community. Our aeroponic tower gardens are more than just a way to grow food without soil; they are living classrooms, gathering spaces, and tools for empowerment. And none of this would be possible without the support of our partners who share our vision for healthier, more connected communities.

This year, we are proud to recognize the incredible organizations that have joined us in bringing aeroponic gardening to students, families, and neighborhoods across St. Louis:

• Mathews-Dickey Club of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis

• St. Louis Science Center’s Youth Exploring Science Program

• Gene Slay's Girls & Boys Club of St. Louis

• Missouri Botanical Garden School Programs and Partnerships

• Center for Youth on the RISE, St. Louis County Human Services

• St. Louis Science Center’s GROW Exhibit

• St. Louis Public Schools (Pamoja, Carr Lane, and Woerner)

• Northside Community Elementary and Middle Schools

• Kairos Academies

• Grand Center Arts Academy

• Heru Urban Farming

• Show Me Green Schools

• The Biome School

• Marian Middle School

• Ferguson Middle School

  
  

Together, these partners help us put tower gardens in classrooms, launch student-led cooking workshops, expand food access conversations, and inspire the next generation of growers. Each collaboration strengthens our collective impact—ensuring that young people not only learn how to grow food but also understand how innovation, science, and community can reshape the future of urban farming.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to every partner who has stood beside us in this work. Your commitment ensures that aeroponic gardening in St. Louis is more than a project—it’s a movement.