Powell Gardens acquires Colonial Gardens
Botanical garden Powell Gardens in Kansas City, Missouri, announced it has acquired Colonial Gardens in Blue Springs, Missouri.
The acquisition expands Powell Gardens’ mission in education, environmental stewardship and community engagement.
Colonial Gardens has been a Kansas City destination for apple picking, seasonal festivals, plant shopping, school field trips and family memories. The agri-tourism destination will become a second site of Powell Gardens, operating as Powell Gardens Colonial Farms. This name preserves the site’s traditions while expanding hands-on learning opportunities for families, students, gardeners and agricultural professionals in the Kansas City area.
“This is about honoring what people already love while building something even greater for the future,” said Cody Jolliff, CEO, Powell Gardens. “Colonial Gardens has deep roots in this community. By bringing it into the Powell Gardens family as Powell Gardens Colonial Farms, we’re preserving a local legacy and expanding access to education, nature, and meaningful outdoor experiences for generations to come.”
Powell Gardens Colonial Farms will become a key extension of Powell Gardens’ Midwest Center for Regenerative Agriculture, serving as a hub for hands-on learning and environmental stewardship. Programming will include field trips for schools across the region, workshops focused on native plants, orcharding and sustainable farming, as well as community classes for home gardeners and hobby farmers.
“This isn’t just an expansion of property,” Jolliff said. “It’s an expansion of impact for kids, families, farmers, educators, and the entire region.”
Powell Gardens will host a Grand Opening Celebration March 20-21, welcoming the community to explore Powell Gardens Colonial Farms. This event will mark the official launch and the beginning of a new era as a center for agriculture, education, and community connection.
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