All Entries Tagged With: "agriburbia"
My NoCo Neighborhood: Spanish Lake
Spanish Lake, the historic North County community bounded by the Missouri River and the great Mississippi, is probably one of the most interesting areas in St. Louis County. Parts of it feel almost unchanged from decades past, with wide, rolling farm fields and quaint old storefronts. Other parts, especially the classic mid-century subdivisions and the [...]
825 Carrico Road: Rich with History, not Bubbleheads
For people who love old houses, there’s nothing quite as magical as a house that time forgot. Decades may have passed but virtually nothing has changed, leaving behind a vivid snapshot of an earlier era and a curious mystery that must be peeled back layer by layer. It’s incredibly rare to find a house like [...]
A Bargain Gem in Old Ferguson West: 429 Wesley
These days, I get a lot of emails from people asking my advice on North County real estate – what neighborhoods I recommend, which houses are true bargains, and where would I consider investing myself. I usually plug a handful of different areas in NoCo (because there are so many amazing houses out there!) but [...]
A vintage bargain for sale: 714 N. Florissant
One of the perks of the poor economy (if you choose to look at the bright side) is the opportunity to buy real estate for incredible prices. Sellers are often desperate. Banks are swimming in foreclosed properties. And lo and behold, treasures like this are bound to pop up… An amazing 1928 brick farmhouse sitting [...]
Bargain Victorian: 231 St. Louis Ave
UPDATED, 1:55pm: If you’ve ever looked with wonder at Ferguson’s gorgeous old houses, dreaming of the day when you can buy and restore a vintage property of your own, have I got a deal for you! The cute little Victorian that sits right next to the Ferguson post office is for sale, and the price [...]
Your suburban farm awaits!
Yesterday I wrote about EarthDance and how founder Molly Rockamann is hoping to spur a new generation of organic farmers. What I didn’t mention is that my husband Keith and I have spent years fostering the same dream. We’ve been small-scale organic farmers for a long time, and we’ve always thought North County is the [...]
Jamestown Mall Reborn
I grew up right next door to Jamestown Mall. My first job was there (at York Steak House). Most of my friends worked there. I even had my first “rock star” experience there, when I saw Rick Springfield sing “Jesse’s Girl” to mobs of screaming fans. Like many NoCo residents, Jamestown holds a lot of [...]
Locations in Florissant,
Chesterfield & West Port
Sept 4 "R" Pizza Farm Grilled Pizza Demo 10am, Buy a Bag For the Hungry Day 8am - 12pm, to benefit Operation Food Search, a St. Louis food bank that distributes food to poor & hungry. While you're shopping, buy an extra bag for this worthy cause. Live Music - Dixie Rhythm Kings 9-11am. ALSO 45+ vendors!
Saturdays 8am-2pm in the 2500 block of Woodson Road