U City in Bloom

History

U City in Bloom, is a not-profit organization that designs, plants and maintains over 200 public gardens and planters throughout University City, Missouri. Founded in 1985 by three visionary citizens, U City in Bloom is guided by a Board of Directors and Executive Director, and has a full-time Horticulturist supervising a staff of gardening experts assisted by a loyal band of volunteers. 

U City in Bloom hosts a  biennial Garden Tour, an annual Plein Air art competition, a Spring Plant Sale, and helps organize and benefits from the annual University City Memorial Day Run.  U City in Bloom works closely with the City of University City, and is committed to environmental education in partnership with our public schools.  U City in Bloom’s gardens are located throughout University City…in the Civic Plaza, the Delmar Loop, at our public schools, in parks, along major streets and in the quiet neighborhoods all over our city.