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Four Gorgeous Gardens in Southwest Missouri

Take a look at four gorgeous gardens from around southwest Missouri that we love.

by Tessa Cooper

Mar 2023

Garden in southwest Missouri from 417 Home's Gorgeous Gardens issue.

Photo by Brandon Alms Purchase Photo

We found four local gardens for you to explore. Each has its own unique history, but every single one is bursting with personality and charm. They’ve been designed and lovingly tended by 417-landers with the greenest of thumbs, and we hope they inspire your own outdoor spaces at home. Take a look at four gorgeous gardens from around southwest Missouri below.

Flowers in southwest Missouri garden

RIVER VIEWS

Historic Cliffside Retreat

Glenn and Beverly Blake's property features James River views, historic structures and lots of cozy places to sit and enjoy the blooms and buds.

Dominion Gardens and Arboretum in southwest Missouri

SHARED SPACE

Dominion Gardens and Arboretum

Pat and John Horner's stroll garden on Historic Walnut Street is a labor of love that they share with the public.

Colorful vegetables grown in southwest Missouri garden

A SPLASH OF COLOR

A Colorful Homestead

Bright flowers and veggies pepper Amy and Alan Taylor's garden that features a hand-built greenhouse and artistic touches.

Butterfly in Victorian-themed southwest Missouri garden.

A SECRET GARDEN

A Modern Victorian Garden

Victorian touches and a cutting garden filled with colorful blooms are the highlights of Pat and Alan Ware's lush backyard space.

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