Give the Gift of a Garden

About Giving Gardens

For over 40 years, CMSE has been fostering growth by providing meaningful work for people with disabilities. This continuous dedication to growth has inspired us to create Giving Gardens, a retail nursery that features the most colorful perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, and hanging baskets.

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Annuals

Perennials

Mums

Shrubs

Tropical Plants

Vegetables & Herbs

Succulents

Hanging Baskets

Missouri Natives

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Gardening Classes

Our classes are fun and educational. The greenhouse staff enjoys sharing their knowledge and passion for gardening. Gardeners of all levels are welcome and most classes are “hands-on”. Class offerings and availability change seasonally. Be sure to check the classes page to view current offerings. We encourage you to come dig in the dirt with us!

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Parent & Child Fairy Garden

We will provide a container, soil and plants, along with the knowledge to create and maintain a unique fairy garden to take home and grow! Participants must be between 9 to 14 years of age. The price covers ONE adult and ONE child.

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Succulent Garden

Learn the proper way to light, water, fertilize and propagate succulents. Plant your own 10″ succulent garden to take home!

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Fairy Garden

Whether you call it a fairy garden or a miniature landscape, you will enjoy this class! We will provide the container, soil and plants, along with the knowledge to create and maintain your masterpiece.

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Parent & Child Fairy Garden

We will provide a container, soil and plants, along with the knowledge to create and maintain a unique fairy garden to take home and grow! Participants must be between 9 to 14 years of age. The price covers ONE adult and ONE child.

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Fairy Garden

Whether you call it a fairy garden or a miniature landscape, you will enjoy this class! We will provide the container, soil and plants, along with the knowledge to create and maintain your masterpiece.

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Succulent Garden

Learn the proper way to light, water, fertilize and propagate succulents. Plant your own 10″ succulent garden to take home!

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Nurturing beautiful plants and people

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Hours

Mon. - Fri.

8:30 am - 4 pm

Contact

(573) 442-6935

4040 S. Bearfield Rd.
Columbia, MO 65201

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