MAY 10th HABITAT GARDEN TOUR
Dee and Paul Roof, The Home of Artists and Craftspeople
Dee and Paul Roof are artists, craftspeople, and garden enthusiasts located in Troostwood! Their passion is reflected in their hardscaping and native plant selections like Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium), Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis), and Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis). From terraced gardens overlooking the Discovery Center to backyard bubbling water features, their urban garden welcomes nature home all year long.
Laney Beaman, No Lawn Here! Formal Front Yard Garden
When the Beaman’s moved to Troostwood they knew they wanted to remove their lawn and support wildlife. Their front garden is a great example of replacing turf with native habitat while maintaining formal qualities. Short groundcover species like Robin’s Plantain (Erigeron pulchellus) and Wild Strawberry (Fragaria viginiana) have filled out around species like Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea), and Woodland Spiderwort (Tradescantia ernestiana). Even their hell-strip is planted with native plants! Wander to their backyard garden and experience the peaceful beauty of native plantings.
Kaye and Fred Richter, Sustainability and Rewilding
Kaye and Fred Richter are all about sustainability; both in the house they built and the landscape they’re rewilding. The exterior of their house features insulated concrete blocks and is customized with energy saving in mind. Outside you’ll see swathes of land with prairie species like Tall Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa), White and Blue False Indigo (Baptisia alba and B. australis), Rigid Goldenrod (Solidago rigida), and Rosinweed (Silphium integrifolium). A prominent snag greets you at the end of their driveway, offering shelter and food for Woodpeckers and other wildlife. Two majestic Bur Oaks (Quercus macrocarpa) are at the top of their driveway, supporting hundreds of caterpillars which feed baby songbirds.
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2025 Dates, Times & Locations
April 12 – Spring Preview
Garden Tour: 9:00am-2:00pm
Plant Sale: 10:00am-2:00pm
Prairie Village Municipal Offices
7700 Mission Rd, Prairie Village
May 10 – Troostwood
Garden Tour: 9:00am-2:00pm
Plant Sale: 10:00am-2:00pm
Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center
4750 Troost Ave, KCMO
June 14 – Waldo
Garden Tour: 9:00am-2:00pm
Plant Sale: 10:00am-2:00pm
Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center
4750 Troost Ave, KCMO
September 13 – Prairie Village, KS
Garden Tour: 9:00am-2:00pm
Plant Sale: 10:00am-2:00pm
Prairie Village Municipal Offices
7700 Mission Rd, Prairie Village
What is a Habitat Garden?
A garden of native plants that provide sustenance and shelter for birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife.
Habitat Garden Tours
Experience a diverse range of native plant gardens grown by Kansas City area residents. Meet other native gardeners and wildlife supporters and find inspiration and information to grow your own habitat garden.
Native Plant Sales
Inspired by the gardens you visited? Find the same plants at our native plant sales and grow your own habitat garden. Do try this at home!