Grow for Good 417

Grow for Good 417 🌵 Your local SGF plant people.
🌑 Home of the "Dirt Bag" & Shine + Shield.
🏙️ Growing the 417 community.
🏠 Shop open Sat 10-6 & Sun 10-2.

Grow for Good 417, LLC was started in 2021 focusing on plants and plant education. Growing up in rural Missouri to a family of educators, we did not have a lot of money. Each season our family grew our own produce. Farming with my father taught me an understanding of plants. Volunteering with my mom and grandmother at plant-related events played a role in my plant education. In college, I was the

guy with all the plants. Many of my classes were focused on botany, leading me to a degree in biology, and I am currently a professor of biology at a local college. These experiences all culminated in a lifelong passion for plants and sharing them with others. My ‘Pandemic Project’ was to build a greenhouse, providing the perfect opportunity to start a plant business in 2021. Grow For Good 417 creates Garden Art pieces. We find unique containers at flea markets and thrift stores to repurpose and pair with the perfect plant, creating a piece of art that our customers proudly display in their home or office! We work with local businesses to throw Plant pARTy classes and pass along the knowledge I have received to future green thumbs. People have fun, learn about plants, get together with friends, and create their own pieces of Garden Art. What is the meaning of our name? GROW- Plants
FOR GOOD- We donate plants to nonprofits and participate in area fundraising events ($3,172 in 2022 so far)
417- Local area code of the business. Keeping it local and making a difference in our community

06/16/2026

Whew... we are finally catching our breath! 😮‍💨🙌

The last couple of weeks completely wiped us out in the best way possible, but we couldn't go another day without saying a massive thank you to the organizers of the Pickwick Street Fair and Ozarks Pridefest. You all did an absolutely amazing job.

Also, a huge shoutout to Jordan Valley Health for passing out all those succulents we prepped for them. Seeing them find new homes was the absolute best.

Getting to hang out with our current plant family (and welcoming so many awesome new members to the crew) made every single second worth it.

We had the best time and are already looking forward to next year. Thank you again to the organizers, volunteers, and everyone who stopped by to see us! 💚🌈

What did the plant dad say when his kid was misbehaving? "You're grounded." 🌱🙄​Father's Day is next week and it is time ...
06/14/2026

What did the plant dad say when his kid was misbehaving? "You're grounded." 🌱🙄

​Father's Day is next week and it is time to level up his plant dad game. Grab these at the shop (or just buy them for yourself, we won't tell):

​📚 The Books: We have amazing reads from plant royalty like Farmer Nick, Hilton Carter, and Tanner the Planter. Perfect for the dad who loves a good hyper-fixation!

​💩 Custom Dirt Bags: Yes, we are giving you full permission to call your dad a dirtbag this year. It is the premium soil blend his plants are actually begging for.

​🧪 Soil Amendments: Skip the basic hardware store stuff. Grab our premium amendments and signature Shine & Shield to help him customize his plant routine.

​⏰ Shop Hours:
​Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
​Sunday: 10 AM to 2 PM

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Today is the BIG DAY! 🌈🌧️​Don't let a little weather scare you off— Ozarks Pridefest is happening come rain or shine Dow...
06/13/2026

Today is the BIG DAY! 🌈🌧️

​Don't let a little weather scare you off— Ozarks Pridefest is happening come rain or shine Downtown Springfield from 11 AM to 6 PM! Grab your umbrella, come celebrate, and come get some plants from us.

​Prefer to stay dry and do some indoor plant scrolling instead? Brenda is holding down the main shop Metro Eats from 12 to 6 PM today!

​We've got you covered whether you're out celebrating in the elements or keeping it cozy indoors. Where are we seeing you today? 👇

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Because testing doesn't succ... 😉🌱​We were so incredibly happy to partner with Jordan Valley Health to help them prep 50...
06/12/2026

Because testing doesn't succ... 😉🌱

​We were so incredibly happy to partner with Jordan Valley Health to help them prep 500 succulents to give away for FREE at Ozarks Pridefest tomorrow! 🏳️‍🌈

​Go visit their booth downtown, and grab a free little green friend. They have the best motto, and we are so proud to support the amazing work they do for our community.

​Happy Pride, Springfield! Let's take care of ourselves and each other this weekend.

​ SpringfieldMO

Weekend lineup! Here is where to find us 🪴🌈​We have a massive weekend ahead! Here is the quick cheat sheet so you can pl...
06/11/2026

Weekend lineup! Here is where to find us 🪴🌈

​We have a massive weekend ahead! Here is the quick cheat sheet so you can plan your route:

​🏳️‍🌈 Saturday

​Pridefest Downtown: Come see us from 11 to 6!

​At the Shop: Brenda is holding down the fort from 12 to 6 if you want a quieter vibe.

​🥂 Sunday

​At the Shop: Craig is taking over from 10 to 2. Come grab bottomless mimosas, check out the awesome food trucks, and do some Sunday plant browsing!

​🎭 P.S. High Tide's Little Shop of Horrors is completely SOLD OUT tonight through Saturday! If you missed out on theater tickets, come get your plant fix with us instead.

​See you this weekend!

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Plant Daddy is BACK in the shop! 🌿👑​If you missed the Saturday madness, do not worry. I am holding down the main shop TO...
06/07/2026

Plant Daddy is BACK in the shop! 🌿👑

​If you missed the Saturday madness, do not worry. I am holding down the main shop TODAY (Sunday) from 10 to 2!

​Make a whole trip out of it: grab a Bloody Mary from the Where House Bar, score some delicious lunch and desserts from the other awesome businesses around us, and come talk plants. 🍹🍰

​We are only here for a quick four hours, so come say hi and treat yourself before 2 PM!

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06/06/2026

Look at this setup! Ethan is officially ready for the C-Street Flower Stroll! 🌸🛻

​How cool does the 1969 GMC pickup look loaded up with plants?! Ethan is holding it down on Commercial Street today, so go buy some green from him and check out the truck!

​It is officially an all hands on deck Saturday for the Grow For Good 417 crew. Here is your quick cheat sheet of where we are all located today:

​📍 Ethan: At the C-Street City Market Flower Stroll with the '69 GMC!

📍 Me: At the 5th Annual Pickwick Street Fair in Rountree!

📍 Brenda: Holding down the main shop at Metro Eats (Opening LATE today: 12 to 6)!

​We are split up to bring the plants directly to you, wherever you are in Springfield today. Come out, enjoy the gorgeous weather, and say hi to the team!

​Where are you heading first today? 👇

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It’s official: Grow For Good 417 is back as the legacy houseplant vendor for the Pickwick Street Fair tomorrow (Saturda...
06/05/2026

It’s official: Grow For Good 417 is back as the legacy houseplant vendor for the Pickwick Street Fair tomorrow (Saturday, June 6th)!

We literally got our start at the very first Pickwick Fair, and I am so excited to celebrate year five with you. Come find my face (pictured here, looking way better than our year-one booth) out in the neighborhood!

I’m bringing the good stuff: our signature custom Dirt Bags, Shine & Shield, and a massive jungle of gorgeous plants I’ve been hoarding just for this.

Brenda is opening the main shop at Metro Eats late (12 to 6) and Ethan is hitting C-Street City Market for the Flower Stroll, but Pickwick is my personal stomping ground. Come say hi and grab some green!

Who is coming out to stroll? Drop a comment below! 👇

It is an ALL HANDS ON DECK kind of Saturday! 🪴🎪​We have a massive weekend ahead, and the team is splitting up to be ever...
06/04/2026

It is an ALL HANDS ON DECK kind of Saturday! 🪴🎪

​We have a massive weekend ahead, and the team is splitting up to be everywhere at once this Saturday, June 6th! Note our special late opening time for the main shop so Brenda can get everything set up.

​Here is where you can find us:

​☀️ Saturday Lineup:

​Ethan is hanging out at the C-Street City Market for the C-Street Flower Stroll! 🌸

I will be at the 5th Annual Pickwick Street Fair in Rountree! 🛍️

​Brenda is holding down the fort at the main shop at Metro Eats! (Opening LATE: 12 to 6)! 🏪

​🪴 Sunday Hours:

If you miss the madness on Saturday, the main shop is open Sunday from 10 to 2. Come recover from the weekend with some peaceful plant shopping.

​🎭 Little Shop of Horrors Update:

To top it all off High Tide Theatrical's production of Little Shop of Horrors is officially SOLD OUT all weekend long!

​Shows are selling out fast for the rest of June, so do not wait to grab your tickets. Audrey II is hungry! 🩸🌱

​🎟️ Secure your theater tickets here: https://hightidesgf.org/

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A moment of silence for the plant I totally forgot about... 💀🌿​Confession time: I found this snake plant in a corner of ...
06/03/2026

A moment of silence for the plant I totally forgot about... 💀🌿

​Confession time: I found this snake plant in a corner of the greenhouse where it hasn’t seen a drop of water in months.

​The leaves are curled, but after a deep soak today, it will bounce back perfectly. Snake plants are absolute tanks.

​Let this be your reminder: DO NOT OVERWATER YOUR PLANTS! 🛑

​Loving your plants too much with the watering can is the number one cause of plant death. They do not all need water every single week. When in doubt, let it dry out! Your plants can recover from being dry, but they cannot recover from root rot.

​Drop your best "neglected plant survivor" stories in the comments! 👇

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Address

2463 W. Sunshine
Springfield, MO
65807

Opening Hours

Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+14176574349

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