Missouri Farm Offers “Something For Everyone”

Missouri Farm Offers “Something For Everyone” SPECIALTY/SERVICES Colonial Gardens farm near Blue Springs Mo puts new meaning into the idea of diversity The farm boasts a nursery garden store small grocery on-site cafe event space orchard berry patch livestock farm aquaponics system and more Every opportunity is used to attract people to their farm to learn about rural life Kids and other visitors can also experience orchard tours via an antique tractor ride opportunities to interact with livestock like chickens and alpacas and garden center tours to explore sustainable landscaping like perennial hardscapes and swales that catch rainwater from the parking lots Colonial Gardens also holds seasonal festivals to highlight aspects of farming and gardening; pumpkin patches fresh-pressed apple cider and farm-themed playground equipment are just a few of the things visitors can experience at Colonial Gardens festivals The garden center at Colonial Gardens features an outdoor event courtyard with a stage for live local music from April through October on Wednesdays Thursdays and some weekends Weddings and birthday parties can also be hosted in the courtyard or even in the farm and orchard area An on-farm playground with amentities like a splash pad a petting zoo area a mulch pile slide bonfire pits and a human hamster wheel is used during festivals and events Not every educational opportunity at Colonial Gardens takes place on site The company recently partnered with one of their sister companies PlantRight and the Blue Springs School District to distribute kits to students that enabled them to grow vegetables at home with the help of an online course Contact FARM SHOW Followup Colonial Gardens 27610 E Wyatt Road Blue Springs Mo 64104 ph 816 229-1277; www colonialgardenskc com

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