Winter Wonders & Events

Visit Powell Gardens during the most wonderful time of the year! The garden is open for exploring and creating memories all year long.

Festival of Lights 2020
November 27, 2020 – January 3, 2021

The Festival of Lights is open Thursday-Sunday (and select dates) from 4-10 p.m. Start a new family tradition and come experience the tranquil light display.

Explore The Gardens

PHOTO STREAM – #POWELLGARDENS

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A bust of sunshine near the Visitor Center. We've

A bust of sunshine near the Visitor Center. We've almost made it through another week, garden friends! 🌼 #thankfulthursday #powellgardens #botanicalgarden #plantsofinstagram

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We're doing our best to share all things lovely, g

We're doing our best to share all things lovely, growing and springing up! 🌿
Tag a friend in the comments who should follow Powell Gardens to get an extra dose of plants and goodness in their feed right now. (One new follower will get a special surprise!) 🌿
Don't forget to follow @PowellGardens on Facebook and Twitter, too. We love seeing your posts tagged with #powellgardens!

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We're here for you! Powell Gardens recognizes the

We're here for you! Powell Gardens recognizes the unique situation COVID-19 has created for families. We love the outdoors and want to help you and your loved ones explore safely. 🌿
The education team at Powell Gardens is translating its programming to the digital world, offering video content and weekly downloadable outdoor activities that kids can do in their own backyards.
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Click on the link in bio to download this week's activity. If you enjoy this resource, let us know on social media by tagging @PowellGardens or using #powellgardens.
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#botanicalgarden #garden #stayhomekc #stayhomeresource #science #getoutside #exploreyouryard #homeschoolresource #scienceathome #powellgardensathome @kansascitymomcollective

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#TuesdayTreat: The sun is peeking through! ☀️

#TuesdayTreat: The sun is peeking through! ☀️ What signs of Spring do you see?

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Our horticulture staff wants to use their green th

Our horticulture staff wants to use their green thumbs to help your home garden! 🌿

Drop a question below. (Or tag a friend who needs this so they don't kill a plant ... again.) We'll answer your questions in our stories on Friday (4/3)! #powellgardens #gardenathome #headoutsidekc #botanicalgarden #horticulture #diygarden

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Have you been able to get outside and see what's b

Have you been able to get outside and see what's blooming around you? We hope so! 💛
(#PlantTalk: Cornus mas, also called the Cornelian cherry, European cornel or Cornelian cherry dogwood, is a species of flowering plant in the dogwood family Cornaceae.)
#powellgardens #botanicalgarden #garden #plantsofinstagram #cornaceaefamily #dogwoodsofinstagram

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We're up to something! 🍄 Soon, the forested si

We're up to something! 🍄
Soon, the forested side of the Native Edge in the Heartland Harvest Garden will be home to our own mushroom patch. Mushrooms can take 6-12 months to start growing, so be sure to check it out this fall. These logs will be homes for new growth!
#powellgardens #garden #botanicalgarden #mushrooms #growmushrooms #fungus #fungi #fungiofinstagram #growmushrooms #growfungi

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What are you feeling thankful for these days? We c

What are you feeling thankful for these days? We can't say enough good things about our staff! They are taking extra precautions to maintain social distance while making sure our garden is well cared for. 🌱
#powellgardens #staffappreciation #bestteaminkc #garden #botanicalgarden

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Do you follow our friends, @kauffmangarden? We cou

Do you follow our friends, @kauffmangarden? We could all use a little more beauty in our feeds these days. 🌿💜
#powellgardens #kauffmangarden #botanicalgarden #garden #moregardens #plantsofinstagram #headoutsidekc

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Our favorite things right now: fresh air and furry

Our favorite things right now: fresh air and furry friends. What are you enjoying while you have more time at home?

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We've got good news: plants aren't cancelled! We l

We've got good news: plants aren't cancelled! We look forward to continuing to share our garden with you, as well as answering your home garden questions soon. 🌿🌼
We could all use a little fresh air these days, so tag a friend below who may be interested in more plants in their feed.
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#powellgardens #botanicalgarden #garden #gooutsideathome #heartlandharvestgarden

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Keep blooming, Kansas City! #mondaymotivation 🌼

#powellgardens #headoutsidekc

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Our social feeds are all about our friends from RI

Our social feeds are all about our friends from RISE today! @rise_burg is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, advocacy, and coordination to individuals with developmental disabilities, and to their families, to help enhance their lives and achieve their dreams. We love having these friends in the gardens!
This month, RISE is celebrating #DisabilityAwarenessMonth by reading "Just Ask" by Sonia Sotomayor. Add this book to your reading list, and tag @rise_burg and Powell Gardens when you're finished!

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There's a lot going on in the world right now. We

There's a lot going on in the world right now. We don't want to add to the noise but we do want to keep you in the loop. Make sure you're signed up for Powell Gardens emails to get garden news in your inbox twice a month. (We may send an extra email is something especially important is coming up soon. 💛) Click the email sign-up link in bio.
#powellgardens #botanicalgarden #garden #emailsignup

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Friday is here! Don't forget to take care of yours

Friday is here! Don't forget to take care of yourself. If you're able and well, bundle up today and take a walk or sit outside to get some fresh air. 🌱💜 (We'd love to see what's growing around you. DM us your plant pics!) #powellgardens #botanicalgarden #plantsofinstagram #dailydoseofplants

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#ThrowbackThursday to Iris Hill. 🌸🍃 These da

#ThrowbackThursday to Iris Hill. 🌸🍃 These days, our iris collection is between the Visitor Center and the Fountain Garden. (This location is just as lovely, and will save you a few steps during your visit!) Initiated by world renowned iris hybridizer Dr. Norlan Henderson, our collection showcases some of the Tall Bearded Iris Award of Merit winners picked by the American Iris Society. Look for blooms in late spring!

#powellgardens #irises #irisesofinstagram #plantsofinstagram #irislover #garden #botanicalgarden #gooutside #explorekc

Thanks @angieguynes for snapping this lovely shot!

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Our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system uses s

Our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system uses some secret weapons. 🐞🐸
Ladybuys, praying mantis and amphibian friends (like this tree frog or toads) are used to reduce the pesky pest population in our greenhouse collection.
#powellgardens #pestmanagement #botanicalgarden #garden

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Now more than ever, the familiar and unyielding rh

Now more than ever, the familiar and unyielding rhythm of Mother Nature can provide a calming consistency and remind us that the world goes on even in anxious and challenging times. Thanks to support from members and our community, we are able to take proactive measures to help keep everyone safe while continuing to care for the Gardens as they grow and change with the seasons. 🍃
The David T. Beals III Woodland & Stream Garden is starting to show signs of spring. Soon, it will be just as green as this photo from last year! Where do you see spring popping up?
#powellgardens #botanicalgarden #gardensofinstagram #woodlandgarden #dailydoseofplants

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COVID-19 UPDATE: We are monitoring announcements b

COVID-19 UPDATE: We are monitoring announcements by officials from the CDC about the coronavirus outbreak and taking the following proactive measures to help keep our community safe: 🌿: Effective Tuesday, Mar. 17, Powell Gardens and Café Thyme will close to the public and volunteers through Friday, Apr. 3. All public and educational events will be cancelled during this time. 🌿: Staff are adjusting work schedules to limit contact and maintain safe distance from one another. 🌿: Large public events with more than 50 attendees are cancelled through Monday, May 11 in response to recommendations of the CDC and public health officials. Smaller events and classes between Apr. 3 and May 11 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 🌿: The gift shop will remain closed through Apr. 30. 🌿: At this time, we plan to open the Gardens for Bloom Fest: Head Outside which will feature art installations and horticulture displays. Large events planned as part of Bloom Fest are cancelled in accordance with CDC recommendations. We will not charge for parking or increased festival admission.

For updates, please visit www.powellgardens.org or follow us on social @powellgardens.

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#MondayMotivation: Look at this beauty! This jonqu

#MondayMotivation: Look at this beauty! This jonquil is creative, determined, and resilient—just like all of you. 🌱💛 #powellgardens #botanicalgarden #plantsofinstagram #jonquil #springflowers #bloomingnow #springiscoming #gooutside

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Cattleya amethystoglossa. When growing as an epiph

Cattleya amethystoglossa. When growing as an epiphyte in trees, how tall do you think it can get? (Follow us on Facebook and check our post for the answer!) .
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#orchid #orchidlover🌸 #cattleyaamethystoglossa #orchidsofinstagram #plantsofinstagram #powellgardens #powellgrown #botanicalgarden #garden #tropical #greenhousegrown #gooutside

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We love of all of our garden buds—plants and peo

We love of all of our garden buds—plants and people! 🌱 #gardenpun .
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Our members and volunteers help the gardens grow all year long. We are lucky to have them all, and thankful for their time and talents. If you're interested in becoming a member or a volunteer, click the Powell Gardens link in bio and visit the "Membership & Giving" or "Volunteer" tabs. We'd love to have you! .
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#powellgardens #headoutsidekc #powellgrown #volunteerkc #volunteeropportunity #membership #botanicalgarden #garden #gardenmember #botanicalgardenmember #supporttheoutdoors #gooutside

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#HappyFriday, garden friends. 🌤

#HappyFriday, garden friends. 🌤

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🌱 Coronavirus update for our garden friends: At

🌱 Coronavirus update for our garden friends: At Powell Gardens, the health and safety of our community of visitors, staff, and volunteers is our highest priority. We are consistently monitoring announcements by officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about the outbreak in the United States and following the steps issued by the CDC to help reduce the spread of the disease.
At this time, we have no plans to alter the hours of operation. We will continue to monitor the spread of the virus, consult with state and local health experts, and will follow direction of local officials.
To learn more about our response to the virus, please visit the community health section of our website at the link in bio.

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Eranthis hyemalis, commonly called Winter aconite,

Eranthis hyemalis, commonly called Winter aconite, is popping up in the Woodland and Stream Garden. Tag your posts with #powellgardens to show us what you find in the gardens!

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Do you see the bright blue on these Canna seedling

Do you see the bright blue on these Canna seedlings? 👀 🌱

These warm season annuals will be planted in containers to be used at Powell Gardens and @kauffmangarden.
#powellgardens #cannaseedlings #plantsofinstagram #spring #botanicalgarden #garden #plants #nature #growing

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Check out this tough guy! The Jumping Cholla Cactu

Check out this tough guy! The Jumping Cholla Cactus has a special defense mechanism. If the cactus is moved or messed with, a segment of the cactus can fall on you. Be careful to not get poked! 🌵
#powellgardens #jumpingcholla #plantsofinstagram #botanicalgarden #garden #cactus

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Powell Gardens is hiring! (You can't beat the offi

Powell Gardens is hiring! (You can't beat the office views. 🌱) Visit the link in bio to see opportunities to join the team.
#powellgardens #hiring #workinkc #botanicalgarden #garden

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This year, Bloom Fest will showcase 100,000 blooms

This year, Bloom Fest will showcase 100,000 blooms. 🌱🌼 (This clip from last season is giving us #gardenenvy ... for our own garden. 😆 Come on, Spring!) Head outside and visit the gardens April 11 - May 10, 2020 to encounter buds, blossoms and bulbs during our inaugural spring festival. Get tickets and additional info by clicking the link in bio.
#bloomfestkc #headoutsidekc #powellgrown #powellgardens

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Herbs are an easy way to start gardening. They're

Herbs are an easy way to start gardening. They're low maintenence and taste great in all dishes ... and drinks! 🍹
Powell Gardens will host Work & Learn: Craft Cocktails on April 18, 2020. Plant a small herb container and learn how to use what you grow in seasonal cocktails. (Drinks included! Click on "Event Calendar + Registration" in our bio to get your tickets.) #powellgardens #headoutsidekc #bloomfestkc #powellgrown #herbs #craftcocktail #cocktail #garden #botanicalgarden #drinks #herbhappyhour