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The Beanstalk Children’s Garden is a unique urban learning environment where children are invited to see, smell, touch and taste growing plants. They’ll gasp in wonder as they learn where their food is grown, discover new favorite foods and leave inspired to make healthy choices.
Hours of Operation
The Beanstalk Children’s Garden is open from early June through mid October.
Mondays – Fridays
9am-5pm
Pricing
Guided tours are $4/person.
Self-guided tours are free.
(Donations Accepted)
Who We Are
The Seven Gardens of the Beanstalk
Vegetable Garden
The Vegetable Garden is filled with a rainbow of colorful plants that are jam-packed with nutrients. Stop here to see familiar favorites and discover new and unusual veggie varieties.
Fruit Garden
From sweet to tangy and crisp to juicy, the Fruit Garden and Demonstration Orchard are filled with fruit trees, plants and bushes that will excite and delight your taste buds.
Curiosity Garden
You’ll need all of your senses for a visit to the Curiosity Garden. Touch, smell, taste and see your way through this garden of fun and unusual plants.
Seed & Grain Garden
Seeds and grains make up a significant portion of our diet. Learn about the plants that go into many of your favorite foods as you make your way through the Seed & Grain Garden.
Herb Garden
The Herb Garden is a feast for your eyes and nose alike. Here, you’ll discover plants that are used for a wide variety of purposes – from cooking to fragrances and even medicine.
Water Garden
Step into an urban oasis with a visit to the Water Garden. This inviting garden is home to animals, like fish and toads, and water plants, like papyrus, water lilies, and cattails.
Insectary Garden
The insectary garden features different types of plants that attract, feed, and shelter beneficial insects that help pollinate gardens and orchards.
The Beanstalk Staff
Lois Hutchins
Beanstalk Garden Education Specialist
Phone: (816) 931-3877 Ext 305
Email: lois{at}kccg.org
SueAnn Johnson
Beanstalk Garden Coordinator
Phone: (816) 931-3877 Ext 302
Email: sueann{at}kccg.org
Joe Sweeny
Beanstalk Garden Assistant
Phone: (816) 931-3877 Ext 302
Email: joe{at}kccg.org
Robin Carroll
Beanstalk Garden Assistant
Phone: (816) 931-3877 Ext 302
Nikki Prihoda
Girl Scout Workshop Specialist
Phone: (816) 931-3877 Ext 302
Email: nikki{at}kccg.org
Stacy Lasley
Greenhouse Specialist
Phone: (816) 931-3877 Ext 321
Email: stacy{at}kccg.org