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How to Start a Garden

George Deatz, a master gardener of Green Country and editor of local e-newsletter The Garden Word, shares his gardening know how to plan and plant a flourishing garden in southwest Missouri.

Squash blossoms gardening and culinary tips

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Gardening and Culinary Tips for Squash Blossoms

Squash blossoms are a delicious delicacy at farm-to-table restaurants, prompting many gardeners to harvest their own.

jun 2021 | Flowers, Food, Gardening, Recipes

Mums and pansies at Wickman's Garden Village in Springfield, MO

Gardening

Mums 101: Tips for Growing and Caring for Mums

As easy and affordable as mums are, there's no wonder so many opt to purchase one or more as fall rolls around. We spoke with an expert at...

oct 09 2020 | Fall, Gardening, Outdoor Spaces

Gardening

The Mysterious Amaryllis Belladonna Pops Up in 417-land

They seem to bloom out of nowhere and they’re gone before you know it. The Amaryllis belladonna are in full swing right now, so we asked...

aug 06 2020 | Gardening

Gardening

Attracting the Right Critters to Your Backyard

Welcoming some critters to your outdoor spaces is natural and healthy. But which insects and animals are best to attract, and which should...

mar 2020 | Gardening, Outdoor Spaces

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Escape to the Garden for Meditation

For interior designer Gina McMurtrey, gardening became more than just the process of planting seeds and instead became an escape from the...

mar 2020 | Gardening, Outdoor Spaces, People

Outdoor Spaces

Go on a Hike for Inspiration for Your Home Gardens

Take a stroll through the flowering trails of the Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area in Branson for a bit of springtime inspo for your own...

mar 2020 | Branson, Flowers, Gardening, Hiking

Kelly Harman in her hosta garden in Springfield MO

Gardening

How to Start a Garden

George Deatz, a master gardener of Green Country and editor of local e-newsletter The Garden Word, shares his gardening know how to plan...

mar 2020 | Gardening, Outdoor Spaces

Gardening

Where to Find Pumpkins and Fall Produce in Springfield, MO

Fall is officially around the corner, which means lots of fall flowers and local! To make things little easier, 417 Home’s Editor-at-Large...

sep 12 2019 | Fall, Flowers, Gardening, Local Activities

Mosquito repelling plants for your backyard in Springfield, MO

Gardening

3 Plants to Repel Mosquitos in Your Backyard

Sometimes you need more than a citronella candle to keep mosquitoes away from your porch. Arm your fortress with these stylish potted...

jun 2019 | For the Home, Gardening, Outdoor Spaces

Upcylced Greenhouse Rountree Springfield MO

Outdoor Spaces

A Tour of Joyce and Joel Hood's Upcycled Greenhouse

When Joyce and Joel Hood had to cut down their beloved sycamore tree, they decided to create a garden in the sunny patch of land that was...

mar 2019 | Gardening, Local Home, Outdoor Spaces, Q&A

Springfield Botanical Gardens’ Most Scented Gardens

Gardening

Enjoy a Spring and Walk through Springfield Botanical Gardens

Stroll through the peony, lily and rose gardens at Springfield Botanical Gardens at the Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park.

mar 2019 | Gardening, Outdoors, Spring

Gardening

How to Pick the Perfect Summer Tomato

Tomatoes are versatile, delicious and readily available in 417-land. A local expert shares how to find the cream of the heirloom crop.

jun 2018 | Food, Gardening

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How to Start a Garden

George Deatz, a master gardener of Green Country and editor of local e-newsletter The Garden Word, shares his gardening know how to plan and plant a flourishing garden in southwest Missouri.

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Gardening and Culinary Tips for Squash Blossoms

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Mums 101: Tips for Growing and Caring for Mums

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The Mysterious Amaryllis Belladonna Pops Up in 417-land

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Attracting the Right Critters to Your Backyard

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Escape to the Garden for Meditation

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