Industry Links and Information

Here you will find links to web sites for local plant resources and other useful sites for growers and suppliers. For links to the various garden stores in the Kansas City area, please visit our "Where to Buy" section of the site.

www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/merit/index.shtml
Over 50 plants with outstanding qualities and dependable performance suitable for the St. Louis region. There are many plant selections among annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees that are underutilized in the home landscape. Their low popularity is not because of poor performance or unusual characteristics in growth, form or function, but simply for the lack of being well known.

www.grownative.org
Provides individuals, organizations, schools, and government agencies with information, education, and training materials that help them discover and use native plants.

http://www.kansastravel.org/overlandpark/overlandparkfarmersmarket.htm

For the past ten years we have been selling plants at the Farmer's Market. One or two of the Sullivan kids brings plants to the spring market. When things slow down at the beginning of summer Tim and Catherine take over.

http://www.biobest.be/home/3

http://www.kcfoodcircle.org/

www.prairiestarfarm.com
Prairie Star lists annual flowers of great vigor and spectacular bloom - the star performers for the soils and climate of the prairie.

http://www.mobot.org/default.asp

One of the oldest botanical institutions in the country and a National Historic Landmark. The Garden is a center for botanical research and science education, as well as an oasis in the city of St. Louis covering 79 acres.

www.powellgardens.org
Powell Gardens is a private, not-for-profit organization located just east of Kansas City, Missouri, with the mission of inspiring people to appreciate, beautify, and conserve our natural environment. The Gardens' peaceful setting on 915 acres provides opportunities for learning and reflection through a year-round education program, research, and special events.

www.opkansas.org/_Vis/Arboretum/

The Arboretum is an educational, recreational and cultural resource for the Kansas City region. About 85 percent of the property is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of natural ecosystems. The remaining portion includes traditional botanical gardens, the Environmental Education Visitors Center, and walking trails. Plans are underway to include the addition of 13 gardens, four conservatories and a new Visitor's Center. The plan also includes a rose garden, training garden, various home gardens, the Rill Garden and a new wedding green.

Each year the Overland Park Arboretum volunteers organize a fundraising plant sale. Sullivan's Greenhouse brings annuals, perennials, herbs and hanging baskets to this sale.

www.davesgarden.com

With over 486,000 members, Dave's Garden is an amazing resource for beginning and experienced gardeners alike. You'll find over 200 forums dedicated to just about every type of gardening pursuit and plant issue you can think of. From annuals and bonsai trees to vegetable gardening and winter sowing; from tips on seeds and planting to advice on regional gardening - it's a gold mine for knowledge from experienced gardeners from around the world.

If you experience technical difficulties with any of the above links, please contact us.