Project Location: Sunrise Bank, 2171 University Ave. W.
​Partners: Sunrise Banks
Status: Healthy / Entering year 4 of growth

In 2017, TWP began its relationship with Sunrise Banks, converting a 200 square foot rock patch into a mirco-habitat amidst a concrete jungle. Located at the busy corner of University Ave. and Vandalia St. in Saint Paul, it provides a much needed oasis to hungry pollinators.

Garden Information:

• Before: 200 sq. ft. of rock
• Bermed the rock into a pile in the center, covered with organic compost
• Planted 20 native grasses, 15 perennial flowers, including Liatris, Butterfly Weed and Black-Eyed Susan, and native wildflower seed sown in the middle
• Bumble bees have officially been spotted at this garden!
  

Project Location: Urban Growler Brewing
Partners: Urban Growler, The Mulch Store
Status: Healthy / Entering year 3 of growth

This project was TWP's first business partnership garden. In 2017, we cleared 2,000+ square feet of turf and seeded with a pollinator seed mix. In 2018, we returned and planted native fruiting trees, hundreds of native plugs, and even corn! Additionally, Urban Growler has been a gracious host of TWP's annual pollinator awareness event, Summer Buzz.

Garden Information:

• Before: 2,000 sq. ft. of weedy turf​
• Cut a beautiful meandering path through garden, installed rope barrier and TWP signage
• Partnered with Urban Growler staff to plant hundreds of native plugs AND throw a pollinator party each summer
• Native plants include: chokecherry tree, meadow blazingstar, sunflowers, yellow cone flower, lupine and dozens more