Dear Janet -

We’re excited to share some big news!

Formerly Colonial Gardens, we are now Powell Gardens Colonial Farms, a new second site of Powell Gardens—Kansas City’s botanical garden.

This exciting new chapter allows us to expand education, agriculture, gardening resources, and farm experiences for our community while preserving the traditions that have made this place so special.

To celebrate this new beginning, we’re inviting you to join us for our Grand Opening & Spring Fling, a full day of gardening inspiration, family activities, workshops, shopping, and an evening celebration to toast the start of the growing season.

A New Chapter 🌿

Colonial Gardens has long been a favorite Kansas City destination for plant shopping, apple picking, seasonal festivals, school field trips, and family memories.

As Powell Gardens Colonial Farms, this site will become a hub for hands-on agricultural education and community experiences through Powell Gardens’ Midwest Center for Regenerative Agriculture.

While the name has evolved, the heart of the farm remains the same:

🌱 Your favorite garden center
🚜 A place to connect with agriculture
🌸 A destination to gather, learn, and grow together

Beloved experiences like u-pick berries, flower cutting, the garden center, festivals, school field trips, and Whistle Stop Coffee will continue to be part of the farm—now with even more opportunities to learn, explore, and grow.

Grand Opening Celebration

📅 Saturday, March 21
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM

Spend the day exploring the farm, learning from experts, enjoying family-friendly activities, and discovering everything Powell Gardens Colonial Farms has to offer.

Family Activities (All Day!)

🪴 Paint-a-Pot Kids Craft

🐓 Live farm animals in the courtyard

🌻 Explore the garden center & greenhouse

☕ Coffee, pastries, and lunch available at the Whistle Stop Café

Bring the whole family and experience the new Powell Gardens Colonial Farms together.

Workshops, Classes & Experiences 🌱

Join us throughout the day for educational talks, hands-on workshops, and interactive farm experiences! There are limited spots for each one, so pre-registration is required.

10 AM – Life on the Farm (Courtyard)

10 AM – 3 PM – Succulent Planter Workshop (Plant Bar)
$25 per person

11 AM – Starting Your Spring Garden (Community Room)

12 PM – Regenerative Agriculture & Our Mission (Community Room)

1 PM – Ask the Orchid Doctor (Community Room)
Bring your orchid from home

2 PM – Orchid Mounting Workshop (Community Room)
$60 per person

Deals All Weekend Long!

To celebrate the start of spring, we’re offering special savings all weekend long so you can stock up for the growing season.

💐 10% off purchases of $100–$199
🌿 20% off purchases of $200–$299
🌳 30% off purchases of $300+

Now is the perfect time to bring home everything you need for your spring garden.

Spring Fling: Customer Appreciation Celebration

📅 Saturday, March 21
⏰ 5 PM – 7 PM

After the day’s festivities, come back for a relaxed evening celebration filled with music, drinks, and local flavors.

🎶 Live Music on the Main Stage – Drew Six
🍷 Wine & Spirit Tastings featuring:
• Tom’s Town Distilling Co.
• Boulevard Brewing Company
• Lolea Wines

🍯 Honey Tastings from Honey B Hives
🌵 Succulent Make & Take at the Plant Bar – $25

Plus plenty of plants to take home and start your spring garden.

More Upcoming Events At Colonial Gardens

Plant & Sip Night

April 10th & May 8th @ 6PM | Tickets: $25

Let's get our hands dirty and our creativity blooming at Plant & Sip Night at Colonial Gardens!

Easter Egg Hunt on the Farm

Sunday, April 5th 11AM - 3PM | Tickets: $10

Colonial Farms invites you to join us for an Easter Special Egg Hunt on the Farm!

Farm to Table Dinner: Korean-American Fusion at Colonial Farms

Thursday, April 16th 6PM - 9PM | Tickets: $60-85

A special evening at Colonial Farms for a Korean-American Fusion farm to table dinner with guest Chef Chelsey Villanueva.