Spring Planting Season

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Spring Planting Season

Friday, March 29, 2013

Easter Weekend looks like it is going to be wonderfully spring-like.  All of us gardeners are anxious to get our hands in the soil and do some gardening!  Despite what some of the media is saying, YES you can start planting this weekend!  Please also note that the list of plants to be offered at Powell … Read More

A restful getaway

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Check out the bedroom of The ‘Living’ Room exhibit, on display now through May 12.

Spring is Here?

Friday, March 22, 2013

We passed the Vernal Equinox this week but you wouldn’t know it by looking outside.  For nearly a month now, we have had MUCH below average high temperatures (but no record lows –not even close) and Saturday night’s predicted THIRD MEGA-SNOW appears eminent.   Of course we had an all-time record high in this past month too; it just wouldn’t … Read More

Ask an Expert: Five Questions with Orchid Society of Greater Kansas City President Glenn Lessenden

Thursday, March 21, 2013

It’s Orchid Extravaganza Weekend (March 23-24) at Powell Gardens! See the Gardens’ stunning orchid collection on display in the ‘Living’ Room conservatory exhibit and talk with Orchid Society of Greater Kansas City members. They will be here from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday to answer your orchid-related questions.   Growing orchids is easier than … Read More

Orchid Extravaganza Weekend at Powell Gardens, March 23-24

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Orchid lovers: This weekend is especially for you! Meet members of the Orchid Society of Greater Kansas City and learn about one of the world’s most famous orchids at a Discovery Station. Learn more at powellgardens.org/orchids.