Greenhouse Hours

 Monday through Saturday 9 am to 7 pm

Sunday 11am to 6 pm

(Playgrounds and animal corral not open during spring)

  

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BEST TRANSPLANTING DATES

FOR VEGETABLES AND FRUITS

 

 

farm produce table

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A Fun Way to Spend Your Day!

A fun way to spend your day!

Landmark Sign
When you see this, you know you’ve arrived! Soon we’ll be seeing familiar and new faces here on the farm. Visit Johnson Farms in the spring and fall, where you’re far from the city, but close to your home!

St. Parick's Day: Be Green! March 17

Vernal Equinox (First Day of Spring): March 20

First day of Passover: March 26

Resurrection Sunday (Easter): March 31

Reopening for Spring Plant Sales: April 1

Earth Day: April 22

iFamilyKC Kids Event: May 8 (Watch for details)

Mothers' Day: May 12

Best Basket Sale of the Season

May 20, 2013

Wet ground again? Hang something to cheer you up!

All Hanging Baskets and Flower Pouches are 25% off this week through Sunday, May 26

Full Sun Part Sun
Petunias Impatiens
Verbena Foliage
Geraniums Torenia
Scaveola Dragon Wing Begonias

(Regularly $16.99 - $39.99). No coupon needed.

Easter Sunrise Service (Rain or shine)

March 27, 2013

We're hoping the weather will cooperate with our plans to host our third annual Sunrise Easter Service, outside on the lawn of the farm.(If the weather is inclement, we'll convene inside the greenhouse.) Join us and Pastor Peter Rehwaldt of Lord of Love Lutheran Church as we celebrate our Lord's resurrection and hope for the world. Bring a chair if you like, a blanket if it's chilly. We'll have coffee to enjoy before or after the service. Starting promptly at 6:30 am. 

Why to Shop at Johnson Farms

March 11, 2013

Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins exists to provide only the highest quality plants and produce in a beautiful, relaxed setting. Two generations of Johnsons collaborate to run two very different seasons of business - a greenhouse operation in spring and a pumpkin patch in the fall. Since both seasons are heavily dependent on the land and the weather we employ sustainably wise growing methods in the greenhouse and outside in the soil.
 
So, why should you drive out to the farm this spring, especially if you're never done so before?
 
1)  When you visit Johnson Farms you will meet our knowledgeable staff. They are friends and neighbors and have a deep passion for what our farm provides for the community every year. And, as you'll discover, their passion is contagious.
 
2)  You'll be impressed by our selection, prices and organization. Have you ever walked into a garden center and felt claustrophobic? Not here. We grow what we know will grow in Kansas City. And, it's at an affordable price in an easy to shop atmosphere. Can't find it? Our staff will lead you to it and/or suggest an alternative.
 
3)  Johnson Farms is a short, pleasant drive to 177th and Holmes. Forget those funky, winding back roads. We're just 15 minutes south of the Three Crossings (the intersection of I-470, I-435 and U.S. Highway 71/49). Look for the wide-open blue sky!
 
4)  We grow what we sell, and we do a really good job. Growing good stuff is a must when your season is shorter than nurseries in the heart of suburbia. Visiting us early is really important since our great prices and superior products often sell out quickly. When you see our everyday fill-a-flat discount you'll understand. We always refer to "bathing suit sales." If you want the top to match the bottom you need to buy early! (Okay, if you're a guy reading this you may not get it but suffice to say... visit early for best selection.)
 
5)  Like to save money? So do we! We send discounts, specials and important news to customers who provide us with their email address. This is a no-brainer just click on the newsboy in the header of this page.
 
When you buy from Johnson Farms you're supporting a local farm mindful of the environment, passionate about sustainable living, and all the while offering beauty for the home at affordable prices. We look forward to meeting you soon

Christmas in the Barn

December 17, 2012

Join us for our seventh annual Christmas in the Barn on Monday, Dec. 24 at 4:30 pm. Come expecting and celebrating the Christ child's birth with traditional Christmas songs accompanied the Three Amigos, and scriptural passages that remind us of the reason for the season. Come share the peace: rain or shine in the barn with your family. friends and live animals.

Gleaning Event 2012

October 29, 2012

Here is a picture of some of the people who attended our second annual Gleaning Event here at the farm on Saturday. They collectively are responsible for harvesting around 7 full bins of produce for Harvesters to bestow upon agencies in the next couple of months. Thanks to all who participated. May the blessings come back to you in more ways than one.

Marry Me Bri!

October 29, 2012

We're happy to announce the engagement of Second Lieutenant Nick Tygard to Bri Hanschu. It happened in the pumpkin patch on Satuday, 10/27. After looking for the perfect pumpkin, she found these and said YES! Congratulations and many blessings on your marriage.

Whittier learned alot on their visit

October 11, 2012

Ms. Johnson, (no relation, but could be with the enthusiasm she has for the farm,) of Whittier Elementary shared these photos with us. Look at the wonder in these kids' faces. They were such well-behaved kiddos, we had just as much fun as they did!

They were all well exercised after harvesting these two wheelbarrows.

They were all well exercised after harvesting these two wheelbarrows.

Jackson's family's annual visit

September 23, 2012

I knew these folks looked familiar. They come at the beginning of the season when it's quieter and they can search the field for these gorgeous fruits of the vine. Thank you to Jackson and his family for making us part of their harvest tradition. 

Come join us as we celebrate fall's blessings.

Come join us as we celebrate fall's blessings.

Have you ever seen such a happy harvester?

September 18, 2012

Our friend Brenda with the first fruits of harvest from our fields. We trade Brenda artwork for pumpkins and flowers, and she ran right over today when she was given the go-ahead to gather up a wheelbarrow of fall's bounty. All this will be available for our guests beginning Saturday, Sept. 22. Come out and perhaps you'll meet one of three artists upon whom we rely for adding their artistic touch to the farm. Open from 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday...

Summer Solstice Yoga Gathering

June 20, 2012

Thanks to all who participated in our first ever Yoga on the Lawn class here at the farm. We were blessed with inspiring skies, a nice breeze and lovely spirits willing to try something new. Namaste.

Elliot Grace: Balloon Princess

May 9, 2012

One of the participants in today's Mommy & Me planting event held in conjunction with iFamilyKC. Planting, playting and jumping fun was had by all. Thanks for everyone who joined us this morning! Check out our and iFamilyKC's facebook page for more pictures and video of the morning.

Picknickers up from down south

April 18, 2012

Here's a photo of two picknickers with their grandma shopping yesterday. Hi to Camryn, Sami, and Lorrie. I wanted to hop in the cart and join you but realized I've grown up! The simple pleasures!

Easter Sunrise Service

Thanks to all who braved the cool temps and early hour yesterday. Pastor Newman from Lord of Love Lutheran Church preached a short resurrection sermon to 40 or so attendees. We hope that it blessed your celebration as it did ours to have you here.

Pumpkin Popper captured in action

October 25, 2011

A customer named Aaron Beck captured Jim Johnson blowing off some steam, or shall we say, some pumpkins. Super cool shot! Thanks for sharing!

Vegetable Gleaning Event participants

October 20, 2011

The Decker Family came out today with intentions of pumpkin harvesting and playground fun. Dad came too! Mom listened to the details of the gleaning event, and decided that sure was a good deal, headed out to the vegetable field and discovered how much fun she and her family were having, then she asked if they could come back tomorrow! Here's their first go at vegetable harvesting; not bad at all, boys! 

UPDATE: NO GLEANING NEEDED ON FRIDAY: REGULAR ADMISSION POLICY WILL BE IN EFFECT

Caraway girls and Ms. Hagan

Caraway girls and Ms. Hagan

Flower Girls

October 16, 2011

It's been awhile since I've taken a photo of such nice girls having fun in nature. These girls weren't far behind their parents when I asked if I could capture their harvest for the webpage. Hope these flowers remind you this week of your time on this beautiful fall day in KC.

Thanks for coming out! (oh, and the royalties? We'll have to talk to your agent, I guess?)

Gnathan the Gnome is back today, Saturday, 10/15

October 15, 2011

Where's Gnathan the Gnome? I don't know, I don't know! But if you find him, tap him on the back and ask, "Are you Gnathan the Gnome?" and he'll reward your efforts with a small prize...

Painting Pumpkins Pink

September 30, 2011

It's that time of year again. Our second annual Family Fun Festival benefitting cancer patients in need through Midwest Cancer Care. Come on out and stop by their table for information on prevention, treatment and support options. WHile you're here, sign up for a raffle, visit with Whistle the Clown, have your characterture drawn, face painted, or just try to spot Gnathan The Gnome (WHO?). All this Sunday, Oct 2 from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $10 for ages 3 and over. All the other weekend fun as usual too: pig races, Pumpkin Popper and Pumpkin Chomper.

Go watch them dye the fountains on Saturday, and visit us on Sunday for a plethora of PINK!

 

Please click here to view.

Somebody topped Andrew today!

September 26, 2011

Donna of Container Creations hunted, harvested and hauled in all five of these wheelbarrows today. (Okay, so that would've been quite an impressive feat! She had some help from us farmhands at the end.) Somebody's doorstep is the intended location for most of these. It was nearly 600 lbs. of pumpkins. What a dame! If you want the big ones, don't wait too long before you come to harvest. Open Mon-Fri, Noon to 6 pm; Sat and Sun, 9 am to 6 pm.

Cider Slushies in a pumpkin sipper

September 24, 2011

Evidently this drink is so delicious that you don't put it down even if you're getting your picture taken. Aurora said "Cheese" with the straw still stuck between her teeth! Glad you had a good day here, Aurora!

Hanging out with the group of farming kids

Hanging out with the group of farming kids

Visit to Boys Grow

August 11, 2010

We finally had a chance when both our and Boys Grow schedules met up, so we took a drive out to KCK to take a look at their operation and hand over the check that our customers in July made possible during our blow out benefit. These boys along with the help of two mentors planted, tended and are now harvesting tomatoes, peppers, herbs and even sweet corn! They hope to manufacture a Boys Grow line of salsa and learn to market the product. Click here to see the NBC action News piece.

Keep up the good work, boys!

Oliver Tractor

 

Oliver Tractor

Here’s a picture of one of our antique tractors getting ready to pull wagons of folks up to the pumpkin patch. First pull up starts on September 20!

See you soon!

A beautiful fly-over of the Johnson Farms facility.

A beautiful fly-over of the Johnson Farms facility.

The secret is out…Johnson's is the place for quality, selection, service and price!

The Johnson Family has been in the farming business for over thirty years, and we’re excited about sharing the beauty of our 140 acre farm with you. For Fall 2010, we will be presenting a plentiful harvest from 60 acres of pumpkins and decorative produce, as well as hardy mums. We are a greenhouse in the spring, a summer produce purveyor in the summer and a pumpkin patch in the fall. We’re proud of our family farm and want to share our enthusiasm with you. The Johnson Farm provides your family an opportunity to escape to the country and take pleasure in nature’s bounty. We look forward to seeing you time and time again.