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Spring is here, so it's time to make sure your gardens and yard are as beautiful as can be.

April

ill your flowerbeds with beautiful things that will thrive in southwest Missouri by picking up some plants at the MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION NATIVE PLANT SALE at Springfield Conservation Nature Center from a.m. p.m.

March

Turn your backyard into your own personal fruit stand by learning the ropes at the BLUEBERRIES FOR BEGINNERS event at Springfield Botanical Gardens. Call 417-881-8909 to register.

It’s the FIRST DAY OF SPRING! Get ready for longer days, warmer temps and more time spent outside enjoying your outdoor spaces.

01 09 29 15 20 ust in case you don’t find enough gardening ideas in our cover story on p. , you can find endless inspiration at the MIZUMOTO JAPANESE STROLL GARDEN, which opens for the season this month.

HAPPY EASTER! If you’re still planning treats and sweets for your holiday party spread, visit p. to find the recipe for some totally to die for coconut scones.

Visit the MASTER GARDENER & GARDEN SOCIETY PLANT SALE from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Springfield Botanical ardens to find a huge plant variety for your garden, from trees and shrubs to perennials and herbs.

24–26

Find vendors and inspiration for all the home improvement projects on your honey-do list at the annual HBA HOME & OUTDOOR LIVING SHOW. Find details at springfield ba.com.

MAY 14–15 13 14 –15

May

Take Mom to Fordland for the SCHOFIELD + GRAY MOTHER’S DAY MARKET, where you can browse vendors in a lovely setting, finding d cor, antiques and inspo for your home. Find info at sc of ieldgra .com

If perfecting your backyard gardening skills is on your summer 2023 bucket list, then you need to visit BAKER CREEK SEED CO.’S SPRING PLANTING FESTIVAL for plant starts, seeds, historic demonstrations and live music. Find event details at rareseeds.com