Colonial Farms

08/29/2026

It may still be in the 90+ degrees, but we’re officially declaring it fall at Colonial Farms 🍂🎃🌻 Consider this your sign to start decorating! 😉

08/29/2026

🌱 Grow With Us & Join Our Team! 🌱

We’re growing our team at Colonial Farms in Blue Springs and at Powell Gardens Botanical Garden in Kingsville, and we’d love to have you join us!

📣 Now Hiring in Blue Springs: Marketing Specialist & Events Crew Members
🌿Work at the Botanical Gardens: Horticulture Team, Development Team, Visitor Experience

Whether you’re passionate about plants, people, events, marketing, horticulture, or creating memorable guest experiences, there may be a place for you on our team.

✨ Explore all of our current openings and apply today:
https://powellgardens.org/careers-at-powell-gardens/

Come grow with us! 🌱💚

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Say hello to Sweetshrub ‘Aphrodite’—a shrub that looks as good as it smells!

Its burgundy blooms can appear from early summer into fall, filling your garden with beautiful color and a wonderful fragrance. Plus, its glossy leaves give way to golden-yellow fall color. 🍂

If you’re looking for something unique for your landscape, this one is worth a look! 🌿

08/27/2026

Fall is making its way to Colonial Farms! 🍂 🌱

Our tables are filling up with everything you need to refresh your fall garden and get your cool-season crops growing.

Come shop our fall selection this week!

08/26/2026

Join Dakota, Brent & Kylie this Sunday for our Mounted Orchid Workshop, where they’ll guide you through creating your very own mounted orchid to take home! You’ll learn how orchids grow in the wild, how to properly water and care for them, and how to create a beautiful, long-lasting living display. 🪴✨

Everything you need is included in your ticket, so just bring yourself and get ready to make something beautiful!

Get your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orchid-mounting-workshop-tickets-1993552635598?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day to the goodest boys & girls who have visited Colonial Farms! 🐶🌿🐾

Some people are dog parents. Some are plant parents. Some are both! Either way, we think life is better with a little more companionship (and a little more greenery). 😉

08/25/2026

Save 15% on select shade trees through the end of the month! 🌳

If you’ve been thinking about adding some shade, privacy, or a little something extra to your landscape, now’s the time to plant. We’ve got plenty of beautiful trees to choose from—stop by and find the perfect tree for your yard before the sale ends! 🍃

08/22/2026

It’s officially mum season! 🍂🌼 Our fall mums are looking BEAUTIFUL and they’re ready to brighten up your porch, driveway, planters, and garden beds.

Want them to come back next year? Get them planted early for the best chance of perennializing through the winter.

Let this be your sign to start planting for fall! 🍁

08/21/2026

75% OFF SELECT POTTERY?! 🪴 👀

Yep, you read that right! Select pottery is 75% off during our Big Summer Blowout Sale — but hurry, because Sunday is the LAST DAY! 🚨

Whether you’re looking for a new home for your favorite plant or just want to stock up on beautiful pots for less, now’s the time to shop!