$10 each 14 and older Ticket inside

July 7th & 8th 9 a. m.— 5 p. m. Rain or Shine Supporting Sponsor

Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas City Proceeds benefit construction of educational and restorative water gardens and other educational programs in the Kansas City Metroplitan area. © 2018 Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas City.

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6 Application For Membership Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas City We thank you for your interest in becoming a member

Annual W G S G K C dues are: 1 Person $35.00 and 2 Persons $45.00

Member's Name a ______Member's Name a ______Occupation ______Occupation ______Employer ______Employer ______Work phone ______- ______- ______ext______Work phone ______- ______- ______ext______Cell ______- ______- ______Cell ______- ______- ______

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Would you like your newsletter via Email Y__ N__ Would you like your newsletter via Email Y__ N__

Date ____/____/______ID ______Amount Paid ______Cash or Check # ______Home Phone ______- ______- ______2nd Phone ______- ______- ______Address ______P.O. BOX / Apt ______City ______State ______Zip ______- ______.

Year ______I became interested in water gardening

Do you have any Ponds, how many, what size?______

Do you have any water Plants, what types do you have?______

Do you have any Fish, what types do you have?______

What special Talent or expertise can you offer? ______

What Can You do for the Society ______

What Programs do wish the Society to present? ______

I became aware of the WGSGKC through the, Flower & Garden Show a__, Home Show b__, Attended a meeting c__, Club Member d__, Public Tour e__, Web Page f__, Store g ______or Other h______

I wish to be involved in the following actives Please Check All that apply . . . . . __ I will help with the Building of the Show Displays. __ I will help on Committees. __ I will help at the Show Displays. __ I would like to present a relevant Program (I have Slides, __ My yard on Public Tour for 2 days (Saturday & Sunday) in July. Props, movies, handouts, etc.). __ I will help on Public Tour in July at someone’s __ I will provide a Refreshment for a Meeting. yard checking people in etc. __ I can help at Meetings. __ My yard on Member Tour (1 Saturday Evening __ I will help with Phone Calling. for 3 hours June thru September). __ I have Green House space that the Club can use. __ I will help Build Community Service Projects, Design - digging, __ I have Flowers that the Club can use for displays during Show. place rocks - help place liner - plant plants - mix concrete __ I can help Write for the Reflections (newsletter). use wheelbarrow - Supervise). __ I can help on Mail Outs, etc.. __ I will bring plants to Plant Exchange night in May. __ I can help with the WEB Page.

__ I will help on the Education Committee __ I will bring FOOD for Shows Displays. 05172017 __ I Have a Garden Railroad __ I can help on the TOUR Committee.

__ I will help with FISH RESCUE __ I can help on LARGE PROJECTS. (ZOO ?).

Please mail this application and your check to: Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas City, % Tschirhart Ted & Mary Jo 4954 Marsh, Kansas City, MO 64129-2111 For additional information call: 816-861-3449 7

Visit A New Neighborhood! Enjoy! Be Safe! Water Gardens 2018 Gardens on Tour Visit ponds in your neighborhood but go to a new area of the city and surrounding communities and meet some of the residents there. There are beauti- Water Garden Society members volunteer to ful ponds in all areas. Some of the most popular in have their ponds on the tour. This is not a tour the past have required a longer drive time. The own- of judged or selected ponds. Our membership ers write pond descriptions; some of the best ponds resides throughout the metropolitan area; have modest descriptions. Be adventurous and dis- therefore the tour area is large. This year’s tour cover hidden jewels in and around Greater Kansas features many ponds that have never been on City area. As you proceed, notice the lime green tour the tour before. We do not expect you to visit signs and yellow flags directing you from the main every pond listed, so select those that meet streets to each location. Enjoy your day and please your interests and driving time. A series of drive safely. codes have been provided to help you decide which ponds you would like to visit. Most of the Sponsored ponds: ponds on this tour have been designed and built by society members. The owners will be present to share their experiences and answer your questions. Professional pond designers/builders will also be at sponsored locations to answer questions about professional services. This tour is your opportunity to see how water, fish, and wildlife add interest and excitement to the garden.

Codes to help plan your tour route: ______Pond on tour last year Thank you for attending the 25th Annual Water Rain Garden Gardens Tour sponsored by the Water Garden Those built by professional designers/ Society of Greater Kansas City. The Water , builders or sponsored by a business. Garden Society of Greater Kansas City is a 501 ©(3) not-for-profit charitable and educational Visitor friendly terrain. (Others may society. The tour is our fund raising event to contain steep inclines, stairs, and gates may be narrow, and not be support community service projects and accessible for guests with educational activities, several of which are on physical limitations.) the tour. Don’t miss them! Children welcome if monitored. WGSGKC thanks all the businesses that support our tour book with their advertisements. We also thank the Kansas City Gardener for helping us publicize the tour. We value their support throughout the year and encourage your patronage.

We especially thank House of Rocks for their sup- port of this event.   se   ]  

Pets: Leashed pets permitted.

Adopted Rescue Fish at this site

Trains: A treat for kids of all ages.

Non-residential sites.

Ponds built by the WGSGKC.

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Just for you, our visitors…

For those who would like to consider water gardening, our first suggestion is, of course, that you consider membership in the WGSGKC. There will be membership applications at all residential sites and in this book. If you join during the tour, all memberships are $25 for the first year for those who have already purchased their tickets. Membership rates are $35 per single and $45 per double after that.

At Four Key () Sites, one in each area, there will be information about building preformed and liner ponds, what rock to use – or not, water and bog plants, butterfly attracting plants, and other valuable information. #3, #17, #30, #46

For you who would like the latest t-shirt, the Water Gardens 2018 shirt will be available at Some of the Key Sites noted above in sizes M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL and 4 XL.

Your tour ticket not only allows you to see all of these wonderful water gardens it also gets you into the Kansas City Zoo on July 7 and 8 during the tour hours for free!

There is also a drawing for gift certificates from some of our advertisers, so be sure to provide the information requested on the ticket stub and drop it in the box at any residential site. The information will help us make next year’s tour better. We will send reminders to those who provide an email address.

Thank you for supporting our tour.

The Water Gardens 2018 Tour Committee

David B. Karl B. Clinton B. Joel D. Stephanie D. Linda H. Bill H. Karen F. Robert L. Amy M. Dave P. Jim P. Karen S. Ted S. Ted T.

Publisher Ted Tschirhart Editors: Dave Bain, Karl Bitter, Stephanie Dunn, Karen Fiske, Linda Harwood, Ad’s Ted Tschirhart 816-861-3449 Robert Lowe, and Ted Tschirhart. [email protected] Cover Photo: by Karen Fiske 4954 Marsh, Kansas City, MO 64129 Collage on page 21 by Karen Fiske

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Water Garden Society of Community Service Projects

Greater Kansas City During the last 25 years, the Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas City has grown in number and purpose. The Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas City is a We started with 30 interested people in August 1992 and 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable and educational society. have grown to over 600 members. In the beginning, we Our annual water garden tour is a fund raising event to provided information about ponds to our members, and support community service projects and activities. The then expanded to the public through our booths at flower, Society publishes an informative monthly newsletter, lawn, and garden shows across the area. Then we REFLECTIONS. Members range in knowledge and opened our ponds to the public on tours. In 1994, schools experience from newcomers to seasoned experts. New began to ask for our help in obtaining ponds to educate technologies have made water gardening easier than their students in science, art, and environmental subjects. ever before. Join the Society today to share the Other not-for-profit organizations wanted ponds to provide experience. solace and enjoyment for the needy, elderly, and handi- capped citizens of our community. To date, over 60 ponds have been built for others. Education and maintenance MISSION STATEMENT information are provided.

The mission of the Water Garden Society of Greater We are extremely proud of what WGSGKC has accom- Kansas City shall be: plished in all areas of its development. Your support of Water Gardens 2018 tour helps us continue to provide • To promote interest, appreciation and enjoyment of water gardens and pond education to the community. water gardens and their environment;

• To advance and share the knowledge of water Educational/Community Service Sites gardening of its members; Locations marked with a  are examples of the • To impart this knowledge to the general public; educational water gardens the Society helped to build and support. There are several special • To encourage and support organizations with similar educational sites you should consider visiting: goals and interests;

• To host a yearly public water garden tour to further these goals. THE KANSAS CITY ZOO (#25) Your ticket is good for admission during tour hours Saturday and Sun- The purpose of the annual tour shall be to raise funds for day. community service projects and educational activities.

MEETINGS The Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas City is proud to feature the From September through May, the Society meets at 6:30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month. For more following Community Service Projects meeting information call 913-599-9718 or visit on our tour: www.kcwatergardens.com

From June through September, the Society tours member #8. Martha Lafite Thompson Nature ponds where we have the opportunity to share and enjoy Sanctuary our water gardens. #14. Hope Faith Ministry Paseo West PROGRAMS Community Garden #19. ICAN The meetings feature speakers drawn from the local community of professional water gardeners and nationally #20. Kemper Outdoor Education Cen- known speakers. Some general topics include: creating ter and landscaping water gardens; plants and plant culture; #23. Cave Springs Interpretive Center fish care and propagation; seasonal maintenance; and water quality, pumps, and filtration systems. #24. Lakeside Nature Center #25. Kansas City Zoo

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The Greater Kansas City Water Garden Society celebrates their 25th anniversary by offering a unique fusion of the arts; the visual arts, the performing arts and the art of Nature.

Charlotte Street Foundation challenges, nurtures and Kansas City Artists Coalition (KCAC) is a nonprofit empowers artists of exceptional vision. With our organization that promotes visual arts awareness in community of artists, we strive to be a primary Kansas City and the surrounding region. We foster a catalyst in making Kansas City a vibrant, creative climate which encourages innovation and creativity metropolis; alive with collaboration, passion, ideas while providing a forum for contemporary visual arts and surprise. through our galleries and publications. KCAC promotes the exchange of ideas and champions the The Ucp studio residency supports artists with one work of local artists and increases the viability of to two-year residencies and professional develop- Kansas City as a place for artists to work and live. ment programing. Rocket grants support innovative experimental and artist-driven projects that are Meet artist Sheri So of SheriSoCreations.com at Site developed outside traditional arts venues and occur # 35. within an 80-mile radius of Kansas City.

Artists will be at several tour sites, check the Water Garden Society’s Facebook for updates..

Urban Sketchers Kansas City is an all-volunteer Independent Artists: Experienced professional artists nonprofit dedicated to fostering a global community working throughout the Greater Kansas City area. of artists who practice on location. Their mission is to raise the artistic, storytelling and educational Meet the artists at these sites. value of on-location drawing, promoting its practice and connecting people where they live and travel. Tom DeMasters, jazz guitarist & vocalist at site # Visit Urban Sketchers Kansas City (group) on Face- 26. Sunday only from 1 to 3pm. book. Sean Buchanan, stone cutter from Dynamic Stone- Meet the Artists at these sites. work’s at # 30. Peggy Wilson at site # 13. Mark Alan at # 8. Jennifer Podor of McPod Photography.com or Fine Tammie Dickerson at # 46 Art America.com, at site # 34. Rebecca Tombaugh at # 26. Jennifer Rivas at # 15 in Hyde Park. Follow us at kcwatergardens.com for updates on Liz Vargas - see Facebook for location. more artists. Friend us on the Water Garden Socie- ty’s Facebook site for further updates.

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 ]  se  2. James & Brenda, 123 Oakbrook Ct, Lansing, KS 66043

Directions: From Main St in Lansing, take Ida St LEFT (West) and then take second RIGHT (East) onto Oakbrook Ct.

Our property is home to several water features. The first is a meandering stream with many plants and a beautiful Orangeola Japanese Maple tree. Once in the back yard you will see a pondless water feature with many plants and a Crimson Queen Japanese Maple tree. As you cross the yard you will notice a small urn fountain in a shade garden with Mexican beach pebble. While visiting the property watch out for the homes of two fairy gardens. Next you will see the 15ft x 17ft pond with a 6 ft waterfall that is home to several larger koi and goldfish. Several beautiful water lilies and grasses have made their home in the pond as well. The pond is surrounded by several varieties of plants. Our newest addition is a small fountain made using a large ceramic koi statue that adds much brightness to the landscape. Thank you for stopping by, we hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

To get to # 3: Return West on Oakbrook Ct 76 yds. Turn LEFT (South) onto Carriage Crossing Rd 0.1 mi. Turn LEFT (East) onto Ida St 0.2 mi.

 ]  se 1. Bruce & Dana, 509 Linn St, Leavenworth, KS 66048

Directions: The nearest major street is 4th St, HWY 7/73. From 4th and Linn St intersection, go West one and one- half block. Small green Victorian house on the South side of the street.

If you want to see how you can transform a small backyard in town into a relaxing, private retreat, then this is the place. A stream, built into the hillside, with four waterfalls, curves down to a kidney-shaped pond (approx 8') which is set into a flagstone patio. The stream was built with specially selected stones for a natural appearance, like it just ran out of the woods. It is bordered by flowers and azalea bushes. The pond is home to water plants and goldfish. Additional features of the Turn RIGHT (South) onto US-73 [KS-7] 2.5 mi. backyard are our hide-away “cabin”, flagstone patios, a Turn LEFT (East) onto W Mary St. water fountain, a fire pit, and of course, many flowers. Road name changes to CR-24 [E Mary St] 1.4 mi. My backyard is my favorite Turn RIGHT (South-East) onto KS-5 [Wolcott Rd] 2.3 mi. To get to #2: Depart East on Linn St. Turn LEFT to stay on KS-5 [Wolcott Rd]2.5 mi. Turn RIGHT (South) onto US-73 [KS-7] 3.8 mi. Keep STRAIGHT onto KS-5 [Wolcott Dr] 1.8 mi. Turn RIGHT (West) onto Ida St 0.2 mi. Turn RIGHT (South-West) onto KS-5 [Hutton Rd] 0.1 Turn RIGHT (North) onto Carriage Crossing Rd 0.1 mi. mi. Turn RIGHT (East) onto Oakbrook Ct. Turn LEFT (South) onto KS-5 [Frontier Military Scenic

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Byway] 0.5 mi. We have six water features (and counting) on the Keep STRAIGHT onto KS-5 [N 93rd St] 0.2 mi. property. The house has a set of 3 bubbling stacked slate Take Ramp (LEFT) onto I-435 N 5.6 mi. urns in front. The first feature you'll interact with is a Entering Missouri medium sized pondless waterfall with a 15' stream. Next At exit 24, turn RIGHT onto Ramp 0.1 mi to MO-152 / is a 10'x14' ecosystem pond made with a 2' waterfall, MO-N / NW Barry Road. large climbing boulders and a kids tunnel behind the Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto MO-152 [Alexander Doniphan waterfall. Passing through (or around) the kids tunnel, Memorial Hwy] 1.0 mi MO-152 / N W Barry Rd. there is a small pondless waterfall with a 6' stream made Keep RIGHT onto Ramp 0.2 mi (MO-K / Hampton Rd / to appear as if it's connected to the larger pond. Next, Barry Rd). you'll enter the firepit space that has 3 bubbling basalt Turn RIGHT (South) onto MO-K [N Hampton Rd] 0.1 columns surrounding the west perimeter. Looking at the mi. house, there is another ecosystem pond that is 6'x 8' with Keep STRAIGHT onto MO-K [NW Hampton Rd] 0.2 mi. an 8' stream. We welcome you to join us for ideas, inspiration, information, along with beverages and light  ]  se  appetizers! 3. Dan & Kevin, 8116 N W Hampton Rd, Kansas City, MO 64152 To get to #4: Return North on MO-K [NW Hampton Rd] 0.2 mi. Keep STRAIGHT onto MO-K [N Hampton Rd] Directions: 0.1 mi. From HWY 152 take exit K for NW Hampton Rd. Turn Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto MO-152 [Alexander Doniphan South on Hampton Rd and drive approximately 1/2 mile. Memorial Hwy] 5.3 mi toward MO-152 E / Liberty. Destination will be on the west side (right) of the road. Keep STRAIGHT onto Ramp 0.3 mi toward Green Hills There are 3 bubbling fountains in front. Rd. Keep STRAIGHT onto Local road(s) 21 yds. Key () Site Turn LEFT (North) onto N Green Hills Rd 2.5 mi. Turn LEFT (West) onto NW 108th St 1.2 mi. Sponsored by: Good Earth Water Gardens Turn RIGHT (North) onto N Skyview Ave 1.5 mi. Road name changes to MO-C [NW Skyview Ave] 2.0 mi. First time on tour Turn LEFT (North-West) onto NW 136th St 0.2 mi.

 ]  se  4. Margaret, 6270 N W 136th St, Kansas City, MO 64164

Directions: From I-435 on the North side of the city, take exit 37 to NW Skyview Ave. Go approx 2.3 mi North. Turn LEFT at NW 136 St.

Sponsored by: White Gardenia Landscaping

This majestic property is a must see for the whole family! Only five minutes south of the airport and you are transported to an upscale country get-away! A brand new 4-foot beautiful aqua glass bubbler greets you at the front of the property along with unique perennials and lots of other lush plantings. As you go around the back of the property you will experience the expansive large 5 acre property which includes the following: A ¼ acre aeriated pond stocked with fish, a 12x25 steel and glass fully functioning greenhouse, Lots of fruit trees, an organic vegetable garden and a large custom chicken coop with designer chickens and ducks are visible from many angles. Next to the greenhouse, you will see the beautiful Asian inspired water feature. This unique water feature has 3 waterfalls, meandering stream beds, and a large koi pond with water plants, beautiful lush landscaping, a patio, and bridge. The home owner’s love of water and gardening really shines through on this must-see tour stop!

To get to #5: Return East on NW 136th St 0.2 mi. Turn RIGHT (West) onto MO-C [NW Skyview Ave] 2.0 mi. (Road name changes to N Skyview Ave) 0.3 mi. Take Ramp (LEFT) onto I-435 10.0 mi toward I-435 E / St Louis. At exit 47, turn RIGHT onto Ramp 0.3 mi toward NE 96th St. Turn LEFT (East) onto NE 96th St 1.1 mi. Turn RIGHT (South) onto N Shoal Creek Pkwy [NE 96th St] 120 yds.

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At 1st roundabout, continue straight on NE 96th St. Turn RIGHT (South) onto N Shoal Creek Pkwy [NE 96th St] 120 yds. At 2nd roundabout, take the SECOND exit onto NE 96th St 0.4 mi. Turn LEFT (North) onto N Tullis Dr 0.4 mi. Turn LEFT (West) onto NE 99th Terrace for 0.1 mi.  ]  se  5. David & Kaylene, 8004 N E 99th Terr, Kansas City, MO 64157

Directions: From I435, take Hwy 152 east exit, go to Flintlock Rd. Turn left and go to 96th St. Turn left and go to N Tullis Ave. Turn right and go to 99th Terr. Turn left. House is on the right side. First time on tour

This raised pond is a 1 year old, 2500 gal. koi pond with a waterfall in a landscaped backyard. You enter the backyard by going down a stepping stone path and thru a craftsman gate and arbor. Continue down the path past perennial and annual beds to a paver patio with a fire pit. The pond adjoins the patio and has 30 plus koi, tropical and hardy water plants and is surrounded by flower beds. The rest of the yard is landscaped as well with annuals and perennials.

To get to #6: Return North-West on NE 99th Terr 0.1 mi. and is 1500 gallons. It has two streams that enter the pond Turn LEFT (South) onto (N) Tullis Dr [N Tullis Ave] 0.1 on opposite sides. It contains 20 koi. New in 2017 is a mi. 500-gallon nursery pond baby koi and goldfish call home. Keep STRAIGHT onto (N) Tullis Dr 0.3 mi. A wooden deck with a metal roof overhangs this new Turn LEFT (East) onto NE 96th St 1.0 mi. pond. Keep STRAIGHT onto NE Flintlock Rd 0.4 mi. To get to #7: Return East on Camelot Dr 0.7 mi. or 10 Turn RIGHT (East) onto MO-291 [NE LP Cookingham yds Dr] 1.0 mi. Turn RIGHT (South) onto Westwoods Dr 131 yds. Turn LEFT (East) onto Glen Hendren Dr [Glenn Hendren Turn LEFT to stay on Westwoods Dr. Dr] 0.3 mi. Turn LEFT (East) onto W Kansas St 0.8 mi. Turn RIGHT (East) onto Nashua Rd 0.4 mi. Turn RIGHT (South) onto S Main St, then immediately Turn RIGHT (South) onto N Clayview Dr 0.5 mi. turn LEFT (East) onto E Mill St 0.3 mi. Turn RIGHT (West) onto Camelot Dr 87 yds. Veer LEFT onto MO-H. Keep STRAIGHT onto MO-H [E County Rd H] 3.3 mi.  ]  se  Keep STRAIGHT onto MO-H [County Rd H] 0.5 mi. Turn LEFT (North) onto Lancaster Rd 0.2 mi. 6. Chris & Rachel, 1200 Camelot Dr, Liberty, MO 64068

s Directions: Off Hwy 152/Kansas St, 1st light east of Hwy  ]  291. Turn left on Clayview. House is on the northwest 7. Joyce & Barry, 9708 Lancaster Rd, Liberty, MO corner of Clayview and Camelot Dr at the top of the hill. 64068] It is the last house before reaching Bennett park. Directions: Our house is located off of Highway “H” 3.5 First time on tour miles east of William Jewell College. There is a red caboose on the right side of the road. At the bottom of the The backyard has 2 ponds built on the slope of the hill hill, turn left onto Lancaster Rd. We are the fourth house behind a retaining wall. The larger pond is 8 years old on the left with the white two rail fence.

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 ]  se  8. Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary, 407 N La Frenz Rd, Liberty, MO 64068

Directions: From the west: North on I-35 Hwy to Liberty; exit on 152 Hwy. Go right (East) approx. 3 miles through town. (Follow signs through the jog to LaFrenz Rd. Turn left (North), the Sanctuary is at the end of the road.

Saturday from 9 to 5 meet artist Mark Alan Anderson. He has lived in the Kansas City area for most of his life, drawing and writing about how and where we choose to live. He relies on simple tools – a fountain pen, a brush, a paint kit that fits into the palm of his hand – to create quick, energetic sketches that tell a story. He’s one of the administrators of Urban Sketchers and his work may be found at justsketches.workpress.com.

The water garden at the Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary is an excellent educational resource. Children, ranging from preschool to middle school, can investigate the many plants and animals that thrive in the water garden. Aquatic plants include American lotus, pickerel weed, waterlilies, and yellow flag. The pond is also home to several animal species such as bullfrogs, cricket frogs, leopard frogs, crayfish, dragonflies, and even a painted turtle! Surrounding the garden is a variety of native plants to attract butterflies and other pollinators. The garden is located just behind the nature center at the Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary. Directions and hours can be found at www.naturesanctuary.com.

To get to #9: Return South on N Lafrenz Rd [N La Frenz Our home is an earth contact home. It sits back from the Rd] 0.4 mi. road and provides privacy for our outdoor living space. Bear RIGHT (South-West) onto Richfield Rd 0.5 mi. Our wrap around deck leads to a stamped concrete patio Road name changes to E Mill St 0.2 mi. where we have added an outdoor kitchen which sits close Turn LEFT (West) onto MO-H [E Mill St] 0.3 mi. to our cabana, gazebo, fireplace and our water garden. Turn LEFT (South) onto MO-33 [S Leonard St] 0.6 mi. We have expanded our flowerbeds to encompass the Keep RIGHT onto Local road(s) 76 yds. entire outdoor living space. It offers a relaxing Bear RIGHT (North-West) onto MO-291 [S Village Dr] environment to wind down from a busy day of working or 1.6 mi. playing in our many gardens. Our grand space has been Bear LEFT (West) onto MO-152 [W Kansas St] 1.2 mi. the site of many relaxing occasions with family and Turn LEFT (South) onto NE Flintlock Rd 32 yds. friends. Not far from our grand space are our many raised Keep STRAIGHT onto (NE) Flintlock Rd [N Flintlock garden beds. Rd] 1.0 mi. At roundabout, take 1st exit onto NE 76th St 0.5 mi.. To get to #8: Return South on Lancaster Rd 0.2 mi. Turn LEFT (South) onto N Donnelly Ave, then Turn RIGHT (West) onto MO-H [County Rd H] 3.3 mi. immediately turn LEFT (East) onto NE 75th Terr 0.2 mi. Turn LEFT (South-East) onto E Mill St 0.2 mi. Road name changes to Richfield Rd 0.5 mi. Bear LEFT (North) onto N Lafrenz Rd [N La Frenz Rd] 0.4 mi.

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To get to #10: Return West on NE 75th Terr 0.2 mi.  ]  se  Turn RIGHT (North) onto N Donnelly Ave, then immediately turn LEFT (West) onto NE 76th St 0.8 mi. 9. Linda & Sid 8634 N E 75th Terr, Kansas City, MO Turn RIGHT (North) onto N Shoal Creek Pkwy 0.9 mi. 64158 Turn LEFT (West) onto MO-152 [Alexander Doniphan

Memorial Hwy] 2.5 mi. Directions: I35 north toward Liberty MO: Take Liberty Keep RIGHT onto Ramp 0.3 mi toward MO-1 / N exit. Turn left onto 152 Hwy West. Left onto Shoal Creek Indiana Ave. Pkwy (the 4th stop light). Take 2nd left onto Soccer Turn RIGHT (North) onto N Indiana Ave 0.2 mi. Rd/76 St. Take 2nd right onto Donnelly Ave. Quick left Turn LEFT (West) onto NE Barry Rd 1.5 mi. onto 75 Terr (by pool). It is 10th house on left, grey with Turn LEFT (South) onto N Troost Ave 174 yds. white trim. Turn RIGHT (West) onto NE 83rd St 0.2 mi.

First time on tour  ]  se  We started going to Water garden tours 12 years ago with 10. Mark & Diana, 811 N E 83ndrd St, Kansas City, hope of building one someday. We moved to Liberty in MO 64118 2012. The house we purchased only had one tree in back (ornamental fig) and 3 shrubs and a yard with more Directions: From N. Oak Trfwy a Barry Rd: Go East on weeds and dandelions than grass but it had the perfect hill Barry to Kenwood (first right), south to NE 83rd St take for a waterfall and pond. first left onto NE 83rd St. 811 NE 83rd St is on right (circle drive. The first 3 years, Sid built a fence, a garden shed, built raised flower and vegetable beds, landscaped with rock Stop by this Northland water garden and enjoy the retaining walls, and added 4 rain barrels. We also had 2 serenity of our beautifully landscaped two-tiered pond. large trees planted. Sit, and chat, as you roast a hot dog over an open flame. Watch, as our garden train, "Carl's Grumpy-Man In spring 2015, we went to Swans Gardens to learn how Express" steams across the bridge spanning the babbling to build a pond using their system. Fall of 2015, Sid waterfall, returning to rest in the shade. See the koi started digging the pond which grew to twice the original hungrily ply the depths for imaginary non-paying plan size. After a year of digging and revising hauling in passengers, who may have been tossed by an irritable tons of rocks and gravel, we were finally ready for fish. conductor. Don’t forget to have your little ones partake in We had joined the Water Garden Society of KC and the scavenger hunt! Be sure to have your KC Water through them, we received our first 4 goldfish from a Garden Tour ticket punched here or be devoured in rescue. effigy. We look forward to your feedback about our backyard oasis, so plan to visit us during the July 7 & 8th When spring came in 2017, we now had 6 goldfish and event. were ready to start putting plants into the pond and landscaping the area. The cast iron sink is from an To get to #11: Stay on NE 83rd St (West) 0.1 mi. antique shop. Sid build the little house to conceal the Turn RIGHT (North) onto N Kenwood Ave, then electrical outlets for the pond. The willow tree planted in immediately turn LEFT (West) onto (NE) Barry Rd 2015 is from a branch that was in a flower arrangement 1.1 mi. Sid gave me for Valentine’s Day The blackberry vines Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto US-169 [NW Arrowhead planted in 2013 have provided over 6 to 8 gallons of Fwy] 2.1 mi toward US-169 S / Kansas City. berries a year to share for pie making Keep RIGHT onto Ramp 0.2 mi toward NW 68th St. Turn RIGHT (West) onto NW 68th St 0.4 mi. Sid is the builder and I am the planner and plantee. I love Turn RIGHT (North) onto N Hickory St 0.3 mi. to plant and try different things, some purchased and Road name changes to N Hickory Ave [N Hickory St] 0.2 some shared by friends I have planted several milkweed mi. plants and flowers to attract butterflies and bees. One year, I was lucky to have had monarch caterpillars on my e swamp milkweed by the garden shed and a butterfly that  ]  s  had been tagged. Wildlife enjoys our garden, even the 7 11. David & Debbie, 7128 N Hickory Ave, Kansas City, racoons Sid had caught and released. MO 64118 Hope you enjoy our Secret Garden. Directions: Exit 68th St off Hwy 169. West on 68th St half mi to N Hickory. Ave. go RIGHT or North half mi. House on left West side of street.

This 5000 gal pond with a 6ft waterfall splits from the main pond, falls into smaller ponds and then all comes

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has a waterfall which separates into 2 creek beds, and then flows into a pond. We have 2 additional smaller ponds with waterfalls. In the middle of our garden is a large pond with a beautiful flowing waterfall, lots of plants (Lord willing), and many goldfish. Mike's latest feature is a rustic shed with water running off the roof into a small pond. We call our garden God's little acre. There is a rock pathway which ties everything together. Come on by and enjoy. National historic site.

To get to 13: Return North on NW Vivion Rd 0.2 mi. Keep STRAIGHT onto US-69 [NW Vivion Rd] 1.5 mi. Keep RIGHT onto Ramp 0.2 mi toward US-71 S / I-29 S. Take Ramp onto I-29 [US-71] 6.0 mi. At exit 4A, turn LEFT onto Ramp 0.3 mi toward US-24 / The Paseo. Keep LEFT onto The Paseo [Paseo Blvd] 109 yds. Bear LEFT (East) onto US-24 [Independence Ave] 1.0 mi. Turn LEFT (North) onto (S) Benton Blvd 0.5 mi. At roundabout, take the SECOND exit onto (N) Gladstone Blvd 0.7 mi. Turn RIGHT (East) onto Sunrise Dr 54 yds.  ]  se  13. Curtis & Dennis, 3923 Sunrise Dr, Kansas City, MO 64123

Directions: From intersection of Independence Ave.& Benton Blvd, go north on Benton Blvd. turn east on Gladstone Blvd. Take Gladstone to Sunrise Dr. Turn right together into one. Garden arbors with 15 yr old wisteria on Sunrise Dr. We are the 6th house on the right. 3923 and walkways guide through the area. One of the north Sunrise Dr. lands popular tour sites from years ago is a must see for the do-it-yourselfers. Meet artist Peggy Wilson Saturday from 9 to 5. As an urban Sketcher, the plan begins in Peggy’s To get to #12: Return South-West on N Hickory Ave [N sketchbook for a painting. She wants to produce the Hickory St] 0.2 mi. feeling that drew her to the location. Learning to sketch quickly allows her to capture the light Road name changes to N Hickory St 0.3 mi. condition as it falls on the subjects. Being fond of Turn Right (West) onto NW 68th St 1.0 architecture and man made objects, they are Turn LEFT (South) onto NW Waukomis Dr 2.0 mi frequently found in her work. Peggy enjoys exploring Road name changes to MO-AA [NW Waukomis Dr] 0.7 and documenting where she lives and travels. mi. Contact information: [email protected] Turn RIGHT (West) onto US-69 [NW Vivion Rd] 0.5 Sketches and Plein Air work can be found at mi. 28pwilson.wordpress.com. Keep STRAIGHT onto NW Vivion Rd 0.2 mi. Urban Sketchers Kansas City (group) / Facebook

 ]  se  Enter an enchanting garden reminiscent of a Tuscan 12. Mike & Mary 3009 N W Vivion, Riverside, MO (Italian) villa. The large 24’ x 14’ pond and gardens have 64150 been recently rebuilt and are surrounded by a new wrought iron fence. Flagstone walkways entice you past Directions: We are right next door to Renner-Brenner arbors covered with crepe myrtles in various colors and Park in Riverside on Vivion Rd. We are right across the lead you to two newly constructed patios. Over 75 Koi street from Riverside Police and Fire Station. inhabit the pond filled with numerous exotic water plants and fed by two waterfalls. See if you can entice the exotic We have been water gardeners for 15 years now and we birds to talk with you while viewing the Mexican now have 6 water ponds or features. The original cement Hacienda and admiring the many trees, evergreens and pond was built in 1932 and still holds water, plants, and hostas. This site will be a show-stopper that you will long goldfish. The first water feature our family helped build remember.

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From Southwest: I-35 North to I-670 E. I-670 E. to I-35 N. RIGHT on Admiral Blvd exit. RIGHT on Admiral Blvd. Take first RIGHT onto Troost. Take first LEFT onto 8th St. Community Garden is on left just past the 3 brick houses. From North: I-35 S across Bond Bridge. Take 1st exit on left after bridge onto Paseo. Go to 2nd stoplight and turn RIGHT onto Admiral. Go several blocks to Troost and turn LEFT (if you cross over highway you have gone too far). Take first LEFT onto 8th St. Community Garden is on left just past the 3 brick houses.

The Paseo West Community Garden is a community outreach project of Hope Faith Ministries and was designed and built to bring beauty and nutritious food to an area that is blighted. It is on a large city lot with a lovely stone wall and is surrounded by a beautiful black ornamental fence. Walk up the front stairs and onto the paved walkway which lead you to a bubbling natural stone water feature where you can sit for a moment and enjoy the garden. Birds often play in the trickling water. Wander through the 24 raised beds to see a variety of fruits and vegetables grown by community neighbors. Enjoy sitting under the pergola where honeysuckle and ornamental gourds will soon cover the lattice. The Paseo West Community Garden is the first "pay-as-you-can" garden in the nation. When harvest begins, anyone can come for a bag of fresh produce for a suggested $5 donation. Those who cannot afford to pay will have the opportunity to help in the garden to earn their produce. The garden also hosts community cook outs and gardening activities for children. A teaching kitchen and classroom will soon be added next to the garden to teach healthy eating and lifestyle concepts.

To get to #14: Return West on Sunrise Dr 43 yds. Hope Faith Ministries is a non-profit, non- Turn LEFT (South-West) onto (N) Gladstone Blvd 0.5 denominational, faith-based ministry that serves the mi. needs of the homeless and less fortunate in Kansas Keep LEFT to stay on N Gladstone Blvd 0.2 mi. City, MO. Our vision is to transform our community At roundabout, take the FIRST exit onto St John Ave 109 by breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty in yds. Kansas City through mobilizing the community to cre- Bear LEFT (South-West) onto Gladstone Blvd 0.5 mi. ate a culture of generosity. Our mission is to Turn RIGHT (West) onto US-24 [Independence Ave] 1.0 equip and empower the homeless and less fortunate to mi. be self-sustained and independent. Turn LEFT (South) onto Virginia Ave 0.1 mi. Paseo West Community Garden would like to ex- Turn LEFT (South) onto The Paseo [Paseo Blvd] 0.1 mi. tend a heartfelt and special thank you to The Kansas Turn RIGHT (West) onto Admiral Blvd 0.3 mi. City Water Garden Society and House of Rock for their Turn LEFT (South) onto Troost Ave, then immediately gracious donation and creation of the water feature and turn LEFT (East) onto E 8th St 0.1 mi. their assistance with many other aspects of the garden. Thanks to Suburban Lawn and Garden for trees. We  ]  se  would also like to thank Meghan Steen of Fine Line 14. Hope Faith Ministry Paseo West Community Design who designed and managed this project. Garden, 705 Virginia Ave, Kansas City, MO 64106 To get to #15: Stay on E 8th St (East) 0.3 mi. Directions: The Garden is on the Northeast corner of 8th Turn RIGHT (South) onto The Paseo [Paseo Blvd]. 3.4 and Troost next to the 3 brick houses. mi. From Southeast: 71 N towards I-35 N. Exit Turn RIGHT (West) onto E 39th St 0.5 mi. RIGHT on Admiral Blvd. Turn RIGHT onto Admiral. Turn RIGHT (North) onto Holmes St 0.2 mi. Take first RIGHT onto Troost. Take first LEFT onto 8th St. Community Garden is on left just past the 3 brick  ]  se  houses. 15. John, 3728 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64109

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Directions: 39th St and Main. Go E on 39th to stoplight e on Gillham Rd. Go further East about 500 feet, then  ]  s  North on Harrison Pkwy. Follow Harrison Pkwy to 17. Ted & Mary Jo, 4954 Marsh Ave, Kansas City, MO Holmes (first street) Go North on Holmes to first house 64129 on left. Has a flag pole with gold flag flying. Directions: From I-435 and Eastwood Trfwy: go East on Eastwood Trfwy as road curves uphill and becomes 51st Meet artist Jennifer Rivas Saturday from 9 to 5. St, then Sni-A-Bar Rd to Marsh Ave, turn LEFT (North). Jennifer is a hobbyist working in watercolor and ink House on left (West). From I-70 and Blue Ridge Cutoff ( primarily, but enjoys other mediums. Her dining room table is rarely void of art material from projects Key () Site that she’s working on or her kids (10 & 5). A maker at heart, she joined UrbanSketcherKC in 2017, is a first There are 7 different ponds in this backyard paradise; time participant in Stems Plein Air 2018, and science each with a distinct personality and function. The largest fiction and fantasy art show at Conquest KC 2018. 8,000-gal pond is a moat around a charming gazebo. There is a 90’stream full of plants, that has crystal clear This is a formal urban pond of about 3500 gallons, with water, with no filtration. A U-shaped shaded stream is two fountains made from classical urns. Goldfish and Koi kept clear; mother nature and plants are the only filtration swim around the fountains and lilies in the crystal clear in these magnificent water gardens. You will see dozens water. Sweeping views overlook the green space and of lilies in hues of pink, yellow and white, blooming magnificent trees of central Hyde Park. profusely throughout the yard, while colorful marginal plants adorn the smaller ponds. There are 5 different To get to #16: Turn RIGHT (East) onto Gleed Terr 0.1 varieties of lotus in 9 different areas of this magical mi. garden. One lotus towers above tour goers heads; Turn RIGHT (South) onto Campbell St, then immediately standing a stately 8 feet tall (9 blooms last year). Another turn RIGHT (West) onto Harrison Pkwy [Harrison Blvd] lotus proudly displays flowers the size of dinner plates. 0.4 mi. Our lotus plants are the envy of pond owners everywhere! Keep STRAIGHT onto Gillham Rd 0.9 mi. Turn LEFT (North) onto Harrison St 0.2 mi. You will find a multitude of water plants at our yard. We have 6 colors of water Lilies, 5 species of Lotus,  ]  se  Arrowhead, Parrot Feather, Pickerel rush, Lizard’s tail, 16. Ron & Nancy, 4415 Harrison St, Kansas City, MO Iris Yellow and Blue, Horsetail, Cork Screw rush, Acorn 64110 rush, Golden Club, Umbrella plants, Sagittarius, Thalia, 3 varieties of Hibiscus in 4 colors, Wild Rice, Forget-me- Directions: From 47th St (Cleaver II Blvd) turn North on nots and too many more to name. Harrison St. Head North at stop sign intersection is Brush Creek and Harrison St. Continue North (ONE WAY) to Don’t forget to check out the fish population; the Koi are stop sign. You are at 45th and Harrison St. Proceed North remarkable and love to perform. Pond owners, Ted or on Harrison St to 4415. The house is brown trimmed in Mary Jo throw fish pellets into the moat and they really teal and white on the East side of the street. put on a show. The goldfish are not intimidated by their larger cousins, either. If you have never been to this water Our pond was built in 1986 and has had two additions: an wonderland, you are in for a treat. If it’s a regular stop enlargement and a waterfall which totals 1250 gallons. It each year, you are in for surprises from both the trains is in both sun and shade. I have about 25 goldfish and a and the flowers! variety of plantings including parrots feather, taro, several waterlilies, rush, water iris, papyrus, and water cannas. We have a unique concrete train and track planter. There is also a large train depot building. We still have the To get to #17: Stay on Harrison St (North) 0.1 mi. passenger and boxcar storage barn. Thomas the train or Turn RIGHT (East) onto E 43rd St 0.6 mi, Percy will be running. See the Heartland Train Depot Turn RIGHT (South) onto Bruce R Watkins Dr [US-71] (repair shop), and passenger yard as you come in. 0.6 mi. Exit at Emanuel II Drive. There are more than 1200 feet of track and an automated Turn LEFT (East) onto US-56 [Swope Pkwy] 0.1 mi. engine facility to send his passenger trains zooming in Road name changes to Swope Pkwy 0.8 mi. and out among the many water features and floral Keep STRAIGHT onto Local road(s) 21 yds. displays added by Mary Jo combining daisies and Road name changes to Blue Pkwy 2.0 mi. Brugmansia in several colors. There are many unique Turn LEFT (North-East) onto Eastwood Trfy 0.7 mi. statues and benches., some of museum quality. Visitors Bear RIGHT (East) onto E 51st St 0.3 mi. will love the challenge of finding over 25 bronze frogs Keep STRAIGHT onto Sni-A-Bar Rd 174 yds. hiding throughout the landscape, in many sweet and Turn LEFT (North) onto Marsh Ave 120 yds. comical poses. Children are always welcome and have a blast at our little piece of paradise. Don’t forget to visit the arbor with a misting system—it’s a life saver!- 19

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Directions: I-70 East bound exit at Sterling Ave. Turn RIGHT go to 43rd St and turn LEFT. Go to Vermont and turn RIGHT. I-70 Westbound exit at 40 Hwy turn LEFT onto 40 Hwy go to the Blue Ridge Blvd exit and turn RIGHT. Follow Blue Ridge Blvd to 43rd and turn RIGHT. Go to Vermont and turn LEFT.

2017 included a new pond in the front yard. We had a brand-new pond for 2016. After 10 years the retaining wall supporting our pond was crumbling away and the pond was going with it. So in February 2016, we tore the original pond down and constructed a new one. The result is a very unique above ground pond containing approximately 5000 gallons of water; this is 2000 gallons bigger than before. This pond is home to 75 to 100 goldfish and Koi and 2 grumpy catfish. This pond is completely built and maintained by the owners. We can answer any question you may have about it. Surrounding ICAN, Individualized Creative Alternative Network, this pond is a huge deck and large oak trees. Continuing through our property you will see 2 more ponds, a serving adults with developmental disabilities, is a pondless stream, and a very large bubbling rock. There unique organization that celebrates the qualities and are also numerous tropical plants, banana trees, and interests of each individual. Centered upon the principle hundreds of flowers. If you want to see an unusual pond that we grow from what we can do, the capabilities and and beautifully landscaped property come on by! preferences in individuals lives are blended on a course of learning that yields measurable. Nurtured by To get to #19: Return South on Vermont Ave 142 yds. experiences that sponsor ownership, confidence and Turn LEFT (East) onto E 47th St 0.3 mi. responsibility, persons served develop outside the Turn LEFT (North) onto Blue Ridge Blvd 0.7 mi. boundaries defined by disability and difference. Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-70 1.1 mi toward I-70 E. At exit 12, turn RIGHT onto Ramp 0.1 mi toward Noland Through service, the men and women of ICAN discover Rd. that they have value that is appreciated by others. They Keep LEFT to stay on Ramp 32 yds. are viewed as contributing citizens in our community as, Turn LEFT (North) onto S Noland Rd 1.1 mi. assisted by staff, they deliver over 350 Meals on Wheels Turn RIGHT (East) onto E 32nd St S 0.2 mi. a month, operate tours and coordinate activities in two historic sights for the city of Independence, serve at the e animal shelter, offer daily assistance at the Sunshine  ]  s  Center and deliver donated bread, milk and produce to 19. I C A N, 14300 E 32nd, Independence, MO 64055 social service organizations in the community. Additionally, individuals volunteer within state parks, Directions: I-70 to Noland Rd, go North to 32nd St, then Harvester, therapeutic horse stables, library and by East on 32nd St. It is the last business on the left side. assisting “shut-ins” with shopping or light domestic tasks. These efforts have enabled members of the community Individual Creative Alternative Network to realize the capability of individuals outside the realm of being people served to become recognized for their The water garden feature at ICAN represents a labor of service. unique dedication and a vital partnership from people who love gardening and cherish the opportunity to make Established as a 501 ©(3) organization, ICAN supports a difference in the lives of others. This project combined individuals from Eastern Jackson County or surrounding the volunteer members of the Water Garden Society of counties. Many were denied traditional program options Greater Kansas City in creating accessible gardening and and several faced institutional lifestyles. ICAN was an sensory experiences in an atmosphere of fragrant scents, answer and remains an option that enables individuals touch and visual peace. to learn the skills of living outside the walls of segrega- tion through being included in our community.

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To get to #20: Stay on E 32nd St S (East) 54 yds. trails, children’s fishing pond, wildlife feeding stations Turn RIGHT (South) onto S Hocker Ave 0.3 mi. and an arboretum. Kemper offers interpretive programs Turn LEFT (East) onto E 35th St S 1.3 mi. for schools and youth groups; summer day camp, outdoor Turn RIGHT (South) onto S Lees Summit Rd 1.4 mi. weddings and dog training classes. The area is open to the Keep STRAIGHT onto (S) Lees Summit Rd [Lees public 8-4 Monday – Friday and 12-4 Saturday and Summit Rd] 43 yds. Sunday. Admission is free of charge. Turn LEFT (East) onto US-40 [E US-40] 1.4 mi. Keep STRAIGHT onto US-40 [E US-40] 0.3 mi. To get to #21: Stay on S Jasper Bell Rd (South) 0.6 mi. Keep STRAIGHT onto US-40 [E US Highway 40] 0.3 Turn RIGHT (West) onto E Cowherd Rd 0.4 mi. mi. Turn LEFT (South) onto Lochkirk Dr 0.2 mi. Keep STRAIGHT onto US-40 [CPL M E Webster Turn RIGHT (West) onto E 88th St, then immediately Memorial Pkwy] 2.7 mi. turn LEFT (South) onto Lochkirk Dr 0.3 mi. Take Local road(s) (RIGHT) onto SW Woods Chapel Rd Turn LEFT (South) onto Cyclone School Rd 0.6 mi. 1.1 mi. Turn LEFT (East) onto NE Colbern Rd 0.4 m.i Turn LEFT (East) onto Liggett Rd 1.2 mi. Turn RIGHT (South) onto Windsor Dr 0.3 mi. Turn RIGHT (South) onto Liggett Cove Rd 1.2 mi. Turn LEFT (East) onto S Jasper Bell Rd 0.5 mi.  ]  se  e 21. George & Suzanne, 9722 S Windsor Dr, Lee's  ]  s  Summit, MO 64086 20. Kemper Outdoor Education Center, 8201 Jasper Bell Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015] Directions: From Hwy 291 take the Colbern exit, go East on Colbern for ~ 4 miles to Windsor Dr. We are the 7th Directions: From I-70 and 7 Hwy in Blue Springs: Go house on the right/ West side of street. south 5 miles on 7 Hwy; turn right on Cowherd Rd (by From 7 Hwy go West on Colbern 1 mile and turn left/ Doug's Outdoor Power & cell phone tower); turn right on South on Windsor Dr. We are the 7th house on the West Jasper Bell Rd (first right); go ½ mile to Kemper Outdoor side of the street Education Center entrance on right (stone wall and iron gates at entrance). We would like to invite you to stop by our home and visit From 291 Hwy and Colbern Rd in Lee’s Summit: Go and enjoy our ponds as we do. We have 3 totally different east 3 miles on Colbern Rd; turn left (north) on Cyclone ponds. While you are here please take the time to enjoy School Rd (first road after traffic light at Blackwell Rd); the many flowers that we have planted in the landscape turn right on Lochkirk (there’s a jog in Lochkirk–go right totaling in excess of 900 annuals and perennials at stop sign, then left); right on Cowherd (Tintersection); Pond one was remodeled in November 2014 and now take first left turn (Jasper Bell Road); go ½ mile to contains over 7000 gallons of water. It has an expansive Kemper Outdoor Education Center entrance on right waterfall that is almost 15 feet wide and tumbles down (stone wall and iron gates at entrance). Oklahoma limestone rock 8 feet to the water below. From I-70 and I-470 (also called 291 Hwy) in Jackson There are over 15,000 gallons of water that comes over County: Go east on I-70 to the 7 Hwy exit in Blue the waterfall per hour. At dark this waterfall becomes Springs; exit and turn right; go south 5 miles on 7 Hwy; quite dramatic as seven high density LED lights shine turn right on Cowherd Road (by Doug's Outdoor Power directly on the wall giving the effect of fire and water. & cell phone tower); turn right on Jasper Bell Rd (first There are over 50 premium Japanese Koi fish of many right); go ½ mile to Kemper Outdoor Education Center different sizes and colors. This pond also has beautiful entrance on right (stone wall and iron gates at entrance). plants. From downtown Kansas City: Go east on I-70 to the 7 Hwy exit in Blue Springs; exit and turn right; go south 5 miles on 7 Hwy; turn right on Cowherd Rd (by Doug's Outdoor Power & cell phone tower); turn right on Jasper Bell Road (first right); go ½ mile to Kemper Outdoor Education Center entrance on right (stone wall and iron gates at entrance).

Built in 1992 by the Telephone Pioneers, this water garden features two ponds linked by a waterfall which flows under a wooden bridge. In 2006, the Water Garden Society completed a renovation project that diverts the waterfall through a filtration bog to improve the clarity of the water. The water garden improvements will provide a new educational area for Kemper Outdoor Education Center’s school field trip programs. Other attractions at the area include nature center, butterfly gardens, nature

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Tudor/Scruggs Road. Take the 5th left turn (north) onto Tudor Road. Travel north approx 1/4 mile. Take the 2nd left turn (north) onto Deer Valley Drive. House is at the end of the street. Pond two has two beautiful waterfalls that pump over 4000 gallons per hour. There are over 40 beautiful Our backyard, like those in so many other suburban Japanese Koi in this pond. This pond is bordered with developments, was originally a sun baked field of rocks native Missouri stone and has lush vegetation on all sides. and clay. We’ve built stone retaining walls to divide the Pond three is the smaller of the ponds but contains over sloping yard into (relatively) level areas. Fifteen 1500 gallons of water and a nice selection of goldfish. summers ago, we built a 12’ x 25’ pond in the center of This pond is set as if in nature with trees and flowers all our yard. That wasn’t big enough - water features never around. There are approximately 20 goldfish of different are! We’ve continued to add to our water garden since, varieties in this pond. This pond also has a waterfall that including building a 2nd pond and connecting waterfalls pumps approximately 2000 gallons per hour. in 2016. A vine-covered arbor behind the ponds is a peaceful place to rest after a busy day. The ponds are We invite you to share over 2 acres of landscape. We home to frogs, goldfish and a variety of water garden have planted over 600 annuals and approximate 180 plants. They are magnets for neighborhood wildlife, perennials which includes various types flowers that will including birds, deer, woodchucks, raccoons and provide you with a variety of colors, shapes and scents. opossums. Ducks and blue herons occasionally visit. We also have two fountains in the front that flow Perennial flowerbeds surround the ponds and the yard. continually doing the summer months. In our backyard The trees we planted around the pond so long ago have we have added two new water features that each contain grown up to provide welcome shade during summer days. seven bubblers. Lights shining up through the water are A flock of chickens live in a coop far beyond the pond. quite dramatic. Our backyard this summer has 14 They wander the yard during the day and can often be birdfeeders and three squirrel feeders so there is always a found scratching in the flowerbeds around the yard. lot of activity. They’re excellent at turning compost! We began water gardening with a small preformed pond We hope you will take the time to visit us during the tour near the patio. It’s shaded by an old tree peony. We and we look forward to seeing you and answering any of maintain it now mostly for the convenience of birds and your questions. other wildlife, including a bunch of chipmunks that live in the rock walls. To get to #22: Return North on Windsor Dr 0.3 mi. Turn LEFT (West) onto NE Colbern Rd 2.3 mi. To get to #23: Return East on NE Deer Valley Dr 98 yds. Turn LEFT (South) onto NE Todd George Pkwy 0.8 mi. Turn RIGHT (South-West) onto NE Tudor Rd 0.2 mi. Turn RIGHT (West) onto NE Tudor Rd 0.4 mi. Turn RIGHT (West) onto NE Scruggs Rd [NE Tudor Rd] Turn RIGHT (North-West) onto NE Deer Valley Dr 109 0.5 mi. yds. Turn RIGHT (North) onto MO-291 [NE 291 Hwy] 0.8 mi.  ]  se  Keep RIGHT onto Ramp 0.2 mi toward Colbern Rd / I- 22. Dave & Mary, 1328 N E Deer Valley Dr, Lee's 470 W. Summit, MO 64086 Turn LEFT (West) onto (NE) Colbern Rd 2.6 mi. Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto MO-350 5.1 mi toward MO- Directions: From M-291 in Lees Summit, turn east on 350 W / Raytown. Bear LEFT (West) onto E Gregory Blvd 0.5 mi. 27

native reptiles, amphibians, and raptors, even a coyote and a box turtle over 80 years old. Lakeside also has a large collection of raptors for public education, including owls, kestrels, turkey vultures, and two bald eagles. The center hosts dozens of public education and family events, school trips, and birthday parties throughout the year. There are two water features in our birdwatching area-a man-made watercourse and a spring-fed cattail marsh. Stay and visit the Center or walk the

trails: a quarter-mile gravel easy trail, or the 2-mile Fox Hollow hiking trail that runs through an oak=hickory forest, streams and limestone glades.

Lakeside Nature Center is open Tuesday-Saturday 9am- 4pm, and Sunday 11am-3pm.

To get to #25: Go West on Gregory to Elmwood. Turn RIGHT (North) on Elmwood. Follow the signs to the Zoo.  ]  se  e 23. Cave Springs Intr Center, 8701 East Gregory,  ]  s  Kansas City, MO 64133 25. Z O O Kansas City, 6700 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO 64132 Directions: I-435 exit (on MO side of Greater KC) at Gregory Blvd (about 71st St). Go East about a mile. We Directions: The Kansas City Zoo is at 6700 Zoo Dr in are located on the South side of Gregory Blvd. about 1/2 Swope Park. Approaching from I-435 or US 71 Hwys, block from Blue Ridge Blvd. We have a large sign at the take Gregory Blvd or 63rd St exit; signs will direct you to entrance with "Cave Springs" on it. the Zoo. Once here, park for free in either Zoo parking lot. For information, call (816) 513-5700. Cave Springs has two waterfalls with different personalities. One is located in the middle of the park in a Visit the Kansas City Zoo. wooded area with benches, a bridge over a stream, and a viewing area where you see and hear the waterfall, pool Explore a penguin empire at the Helzberg Penguin Plaza. area and a stream from the pool with a rock dam and Watch as four species of penguins torpedo underwater walkway. This is only available by a wood chip trail. The and waddle their way into your heart. Travel to the North other water garden and waterfall is located behind our Pole with a journey to the Polar Bear Passage. Enjoy the interpretive center with a paved path and large wood chip belly flops and underwater clips from the Zoo’s rock star area. Several benches, rustic wooden fence, picnic area polar bear Berlin. Take a penguin hop to our new and wooded area. The water garden is 20’X20’ with restaurant, Tuxedo Grill. The Kansas City Zoo boasts 200 goldfish and floral highlighting of the waterfall. acres of adventure filled with more than 1,100 animals. Travel all over the world without ever leaving the Zoo. To get to #24: Go West on Gregory to the Nature Center The Kansas City Zoo is open daily. It’s affordable, family on the left side of the road. fun for all ages!

e To get to #26: Stay on Zoo Dr (North)142 yds.  ]  s  Turn RIGHT (North-East) onto Starlight Rd 0.3 mi. 24. Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 E Gregory, Kansas Turn LEFT (West) onto E 63rd St Trfy [E 63rd St] 0.8 City, MO 64132 mi. Road name changes to E 63rd St 2.2 mi. Directions: From 435 East side of city, head West on Turn LEFT (South) onto Main St 0.3 mi. Gregory. Follow Gregory to Nature Center on left side of Turn RIGHT (West) onto W 65th Terr 65 yds. street.  ]  se  Built in 1999, Lakeside Nature Center has been Kansas 26. Joel & Stephanie, 101 W 65th Terr, Kansas City, City Missouri’s main wildlife hospital, and one of the MO 64113 largest in the state. The nature center is home to many 28

upper pond is 7x9 feet. Both ponds were hand dug about 20” deep and lined with PVC. Each pond was sculpted with benches for the placement of plants. The ponds are provided with an in-pond pump and filter which works to clean the pond and to aerate the water by discharging at a waterfall. Hardy lilies are used to provide surface cover to give the fish protection from sun and predators. And various water plants such as Irises and rushes line the pond edges to take out nutrients from the water. The ponds are stocked with shubunkins, comets, fantail goldfish and common goldfish, plus an occasional toad. Most of the fish are “rescue” fish. The water gardens are located in mostly full sun and are planted with Chinese Maples, Dwarf Spruces and a variety of annuals and From the corner of Main St and 65th Terr, turn West. The perennials. A garden train meanders around the upper house is in the middle of a 2-block long street. Look for a pond past a scale village, farm, grain elevator and over grey house with purple shutters. several bridges. New this year is a trolley connecting the

Hear the jazz stylings of internationally renowned village with a small wildlife preserve. guitarist and vocalist, Tom DeMasters, from 1 to 3pm on Sunday, July 8th To get to #28: Stay on W 79th St (West) 0.3 mi. Turn RIGHT (North) onto US-169 [Metcalf Ave] 0.5 mi. Meet artist Rebecca Tombaugh Saturday 9 to 5. Turn LEFT (West) onto W 75th St 1.0 mi. Rebecca is a Kansas City native who has been Turn RIGHT (North) onto Antioch Rd 2.0 mi. painting something or other her entire life. She paints Turn LEFT (West) onto Johnson Dr 0.9 mi. with calligraphy and ink and calls them "inkings." Turn RIGHT (North) onto Perry Ln 142 yds. She is a member of the Urban Sketchers and participates in many Plein Aire events all over the  ]  se  metro area. Her work can be seen on Facebook at 28. Nancy & Bill, 5845 Perry Ln, Merriam, KS 66203 "Inkings by Rebecca Tombaugh." Directions: I-35 to Johnson Dr exit. Go West 0.7 mile to First time on tour Perry Ln. Turn RIGHT on Perry Ln. Second house on the right. Gray house with lots of flowers. Our yard has evolved over the years. An organic garden, a giant wooden swing set, skate board ramps, basketball Our front yard is our welcome mat. But our backyard is goals and a brick patio once lived in our backyard. We our serenity pad. An oasis is waiting to greet you with now have a 1200 gallon pond with waterfall, 2 decks and thousands of plants and two ponds 30 ft and 6 ft that will a dock. Our pond is home to shubunkins and goldfish, meet you. Walk down the driveway with River Birch lilies, lotus and assorted pond plants. Come visit a small trees and roses to guide you with the first water feature Brookside yard with a pond and room for grandchildren and a bench to seat you. Maple tree and Magnolia, and wildlife to play. Mimosa and weeping Mulberry shade the path in stone to take you to the first pond covered with foliage and stone. To get to #27: Stay on W 65th Terr (East) 54 yds. Japanese maple wrapped in roses and Annabelle Turn RIGHT (South) onto Main St 1.2 mi. hydrangea make a great hiding place for frogs that bring Turn RIGHT (West) onto W 75th St 3.2 mi. on their songs and hop all day and night long. Stepping Entering Kansas stones lead you on a path with waterfall and stream that Turn LEFT (South) onto Nall Ave 0.5 mi. guide you to a 30 ft pond with interesting features and Turn RIGHT (West) onto W 79th St 0.7 mi. even has a few interesting creatures. With Chinese wisteria, grasses, crape myrtle you might get lucky and  ]  se  see a little turtle. A rain garden is set to water the birch 27. Karen & Ted, 6620 W 79th St, Overland Park, KS trees in back. Lily pads and iris, lotus and grasses are 66204 some of the water plants that are shaded in branches. From a stone bench in back next to our pond, you'll be Directions: On the North side of 79th St, halfway able to see everything swimming there. Shallow small between Metcalf and Lamar. creeks and waterfalls are surrounded by rocks and boulders splashing into knee deep water. A cedar deck Welcome to our gardens where we combine the sights with lots of room is where we added water features to and sounds of a water features and garden trains. A almost every room. A screened porch with a water feature gazebo provides a relaxing point for viewing the water/ keeps out the bugs in May and cools in the hot months train gardens and a pair of fairy/gnome garden. The lower that make you want to stay. With added features, it makes pond is 6x10 feet and greets visitors to our back yard. The a home just for all God’s little creatures who like to roam.

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To get to #29: Stay on Perry Ln (South) 131 yds. Key () Site Turn RIGHT (West) onto Johnson Dr 2.1 mi. Turn LEFT (South) onto Pflumm Rd 0.5 mi. Meet Artist Sean Buchanan Saturday and Sunday 9 to Turn RIGHT (West) onto W 63rd St 1.2 mi. 5. Sean’s passion is creating works having to do with physical energy, relating imperfect symmetry,  ]  se  balance, movement and flow. His style is 29. Earl & Janice, 15301 W 63rd St, Shawnee, KS contemporary and modern, while producing works demanding of more classical styles and influences. He 66217 specializes in custom, hand-carved fine stone products

and carving services catering to the needs of Directions: Shawnee Mission Parkway to Lackman Rd. designers, architects, fabrication shops and stone Go north on Lackman Rd. Go through 1 stoplight. Keep masons, as well as the owners inhabiting the spaces going until you get to a four-way stop (Lackman and 63rd and structures they create, enhance and preserve. It’s St). Turn left, go west on 63rd St. to 4th house on south about personalization in the permanence and timeless side. House has 3 trees trimmed in rock in front yard. beauty of fine stone. I can create what you think is House is taupe with cream trim and a large attached not possible. The answer is ‘yes’…what’s the garage in back. question? He has been honored to perform restorations of Our feature came to reality several years ago with the historic stone structures and carved architectural developer Team Green Lawn and my husband, the main elements including on the Kansas Statehouse, Liberty developers, along with our family that showed up Memorial, and the 130 year old Leavenworth Union multiple times to lend a hand. It was quite a project. First, Depot. It is humbling and centering to restore and they constructed a beautiful retaining wall, along with preserve the life of these treasures. Sean is thrilled to steps that lead down to the larger pond. Second, they built be on the Tour! a small pond at the top which measures 6'x10' along with two waterfalls that flow into a stream that is 16' long and Welcome to Our Stay-cation Resort drops 6' ft into the lower pond which is 12'x 22'. The With the addition of our third pond, we think we have bottom of the small pond is covered with moss rock and created the perfect Oasis! Being inspired by the beautiful shines beautiful with the lights hitting it. They also put a sea turtles on our honeymoon our third pond has a Sea bubbling rock at one corner. My husband took an old Turtle theme. Our latest pond is 20’ X 30’ with 3 pumps hand pump and redesigned it to flow into a bucket pumping more than 18000gph of water over a small fall midway down the stream. Beautiful flowers and different into an artistically designed pond constructed with sizes of moss rock boulders surround the larger pond. We limestone from Oklahoma that has a coral appearance to also have a larger Holy Boulder that sits at the patio edge give the illusion of looking into the ocean. There is a overlooking the pond. There is a bench so you can sit and bubbling stone incorporated that leads to a bed of listen to the beautiful sounds of the water features. The Bromeliad. Not to outshine the more than 30 Koi water feature is beautifully lit at night, and we, along with reaching lengths up to 30”, if you look real close you family and friends enjoy many hours listening to the might see one of the three Sea Turtles designed by and sounds of nature, and the water splashing down the rocks. carved from limestone by Dynamic Stone works. The We have several varieties of lotus and lilies in our pond, pond is topped off with a 10’ Sea Turtle fountain with a along with a day lily and water canna. We have much custom carved limestone head that spits water into the more to learn when it comes to water garden flowers and falls of the pond. The fountains shell is outlined by a fish; but are enjoying the trial and error in water large bog full of tropical plants to help filter the water gardening. along with two other biological filters.

To get to #30: Return East on W 63rd St 0.2 mi. The entire pond area is beautifully landscaped and Turn RIGHT (South) onto Lackman Rd 1.1 mi. surrounded with a custom fence that has a Sea Turtle gate Turn LEFT (East) onto Blackfish Pkwy 1.1 mi. to enter into our paradise. Upon walking through the gate, Turn RIGHT (South) onto Pflumm Rd, then immediately you will notice another large sea turtle carved out of turn LEFT (East) onto W 75th Ct 0.2 mi. tortoiseshell limestone. Hopefully the mosaic rug will be done in time for the tour. You will also be greated with an  ]  se  LGB train running around a raised bed. A second train 30. Michael & Linda, 7501 Hauser St, Shawnee, KS will be blazing away on the patio. Look for the custom 66216 done Dragonfly Steel Art piece entangled in the landscaping and say ‘Hi’ to Thomas the Turtle as he Directions: From Blackfish Pkwy (75th St) and Pflumm: stands guard over the pond. turn South at the stoplight. Take the first LEFT hand turn into Fairway Hills Estates (by the triple fountain). Go up The next pond is the original pond. This is the the hill passing the first and second cul-de-sacs. The subdivisions relaxation spot. Water tumbles down 25’ of house is on the corner of the second and third cul-de-sac. stream splitting around a large boulder and entering into a 2500gal pond. The stream and pond were built to look 30

natural and work into the topography of a sloping yard to designated fenced in leaf compost area. The copper stop erosion. Each stone and boulder was carefully placed gutters connect to rain barrels, which helps with natural to ensure capturing the natural beauty. The entire feature watering of the landscape. There is no grass on the entire is landscaped with a viewing patio below the pond property, so it is low maintenance, lush, and beautiful. reaching out near the edge of the street. The falls are Don’t miss this one, it’s a winner. powered by a 7500 gph pump and filtered with a biological filter. The pond is home to seventeen Koi of To get to #32: Stay on Park St (South) 0.1 mi. many colors and sizes. Turn LEFT (East) onto W 81st Terr 164 yds. Turn RIGHT (South) onto Pflumm Rd, then immediately New this year we have added a double bubbling rock turn LEFT (East) onto W 82nd St 0.5 mi. custom drilled by House Of Rocks. Just to the right of the Turn RIGHT (West) onto Parkhill Cir 174 yds. bubbler you will see our new lotus container garden with Porcelain China Pots on more rock mosaic rugs.   ]  se   The final pond is at the side of the house leading out from 32. Fred & Jane 8246 Parkhill Circle, Lenexa, KS 66215 our walk out basement. A two level Belgard patio with a th sitting wall and ‘flower pit’ surrounds the pond. A sixteen Directions: From 79 and Pflumm, go South toward 82nd -foot stream breaks through a retaining wall falling three St. Turn LEFT (East) onto 82nd St. Go 0.5 mi to Parkhill feet then meanders into the pond creating a relaxing Cir and turn RIGHT. House will be on the right. sound. The pond houses multiple Goldfish, Lemon Goldfish, Shubunkins, Orfe, and two Koi. The skyline This lovely and natural backyard is definitely worth a around the pond is completed with two ‘Designer Palm’ stop. The homeowners’ love of gardening and nature is palm trees that have down lighting to light the patio. It evident with this woodland garden and unique water can all be viewed while sitting on five custom hand feature. The concept for the expansive backyard was carved limestone and marble Tiki Head stools. originally designed by a K-State architect several years Multiple other fountains can be viewed around our ago. Seventeen truckloads of dirt were hauled in for the property and it is all finished with custom done large native rock retaining walls. A nice large deck Curbscape edging. overlooks the whole backyard and allows excellent This is a Must See Destination! viewing of the water feature. This feature moves approximately 2500 gallons of water per hour and the To get to #31: Return West on W 75th Ct 0.1 mi. sound of the water fall is wonderful! At the top of the Turn LEFT (South) onto Pflumm Rd 0.6 mi. water feature, you will notice a small and unique pebble Turn RIGHT (West) onto W 79th St, then immediately beach area located in the upper pond. Then you will turn LEFT (South) onto Park St 0.3 mi. notice the 5-foot drop of cascading waterfall, going into the large pond filled with goldfish and different varieties of water plants. Very nice! This unique and interesting  ]  se  backyard features different levels of living and garden 31. Gary & Susan, 8028 Park St, Lenexa, KS 66215 space. You have everything from mature trees, a large area of ivy groundcover, grass, paver patio, and many Directions: Corner of 79th & Pflumm, Lexington different perennials. The home owner will be more than subdivision. happy to talk to you about it!

Sponsored by: White Gardenia Landscapes To get to # 33: Return North on Parkhill Cir 174 yds. Turn LEFT (North-West) onto W 82nd St 0.4 mi. The home owner's love of water gardening, nature Turn LEFT (South) onto Pflumm Rd 0.6 mi preservation, and outdoor lifestyle is very evident in this Turn RIGHT (West) onto W 87th St [W 87th St Pkwy] picturesque, natural setting in Lenexa. The owner's design 1.0 mi idea was to create a natural, relaxing, resort-style feel. Turn LEFT (South) onto Lackman Rd 0.8 mi. This was accomplished by designating half of the Turn LEFT (East) onto W 93rd St 0.3 mi. backyard to a fabulous water feature, and the other half to Turn RIGHT (South-West) onto Greenway Ln 76 yds. a custom deck, paver patio, and fire pit. There are several viewing areas from different elevations of the water feature, throughout the whole backyard. This very unique water feature is a feast for the eyes & ears. Four cascading waterfalls, three stream beds, and two ponds (one large and one small) create a wonderful, soothing sound and run through all the lush landscaping. You will notice many different sizes, shapes, and colors of rock and boulders, interesting drift wood, aquatic plants and fish. This backyard is also certified as a wildlife habitat. There are no pesticides used on this property. There is a

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 ]  se  33. Rick, 9331 Greenway Ln, Lenexa, KS 66215

Directions: In Lenexa take the 95th St exit off of I-435 heading east. Go 0.5 miles to Lackman Rd, turn RIGHT (North). Four streets down on the right is 93rd St, turn RIGHT. Continue on 93rd St to Greenway Ln, turn RIGHT. Three houses up on the left starts a half circle and our house is on the uphill corner of that half circle!

This pond and the surrounding gardens will be appreciated by the extreme DIY project person and water garden lovers alike! The three-pond water feature and surrounding gardens were created by hand with a budget space between the wall and the pools is planted solid in mind! I have a large 4000 gal pond with three levels with numerous flowering plants including many banana and two waterfalls. The lower pool is 20ftx5ft filled with plants. The surrounding landscaping has many rock lined large lace fin Koi, Koi, Comets, Shubunkin. There is a 4ft gardens, a rain water garden and a brick patio laid by waterfall the leads to the middle pool. This pool is 20ft hand. Everything is covered by lighting for nighttime round lined with numerous types of water plants and enjoyment. The net effect is that of an oasis! My get away filled with the same fish. At the upper end of this pool is a from the world! 2ft high waterfall leading to the upper pool. This pool is 10ft round and is filled solid with Iris, cattails and other To get to #34: Return North-East on Greenway Ln 76 water plants providing a natural bio filter. Additional yds. filtration provided by a negative pressure filtration system Turn LEFT (North) onto W 93rd St 0.5 mi. created by hand for less than $100. All three pools are Turn LEFT (South) onto Twilight Ln 0.1 mi. surrounded by a 30in high natural limestone wall. The Turn TIGHT on 94th St.

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 ]  se  34. David & Jennifer, 15415 W 94th St, Lenexa, KS in this pond. The pond is surrounded by cottonseed hull 66219 which provides a natural soft surface for walking. There are several sitting areas around the pond where you can Directions: From 95th St and Lackman Rd: Go west to enjoy the shade, a beverage and just watch the fish. the first street where you can turn, this is Twilight Ln. Go Between the two ponds is a large granite “water table” right 2 blocks and turn left on 94th St. This is a 4 house where water travels down the middle of the table and spills off the end. Covered with impatiens and other shade cul-de-sac. plants, this could be a great spot for cocktails or dinner.

Meet artist Jennifer Podor Saturday and Sunday 9 to Our second pond in the back yard is anchored by hardy 5. Jennifer is with McPod Photography; an award banana plants for a tropical feel. This pond has goldfish/ winning photographer and digital artist will have a shubunkins. There is a small stream that feeds this pond variety of images for sale at this stop. Framed art, and provides a lovely bubbling brook sound. The rocks canvas art, limited edition prints and greeting cards that surround this pond have ground cover that runs over will be available. them and into the pond. There are a variety of plants that tolerate shade; iris, parrots feather and hibiscus to name a As you arrive, and wander through the front garden, few. reminiscent of an English garden, there is a sunny 4 x 8 pond where water lilies and lotus thrive . Rounding out some of the other features; there is a small Then follow the path to our shady oasis. Our back yard hideaway through the arbor where you can play a game of has many mature trees which provide a welcome, cooling tic tac toe. There is also a fairy garden at the far end of cover of shade. As you enter on the left is our “ball park”; the yard built in all sizes of fountains and birdbaths. Just an area filled with different sizes and colors of gazing on the outside of the gate is another small water feature; a balls. Walking just a few more steps and you will find our bubbling rock nestled in hostas and shade annuals. If you large koi pond. This pond is 20 x 30 and has two look close enough, there are many hidden little treasures waterfalls. In the center is a bronze mermaid who sits to be found during your stroll through this certified atop of a large bubbling rock. We have several larger koi wildlife habitat.

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To get to #35: Return to Twilight Ln and turn LEFT (South). Stay on Twilight Ln (South) 174 yds.   ]  se  Turn RIGHT (West) onto W 95th St 0.8 mi.    Turn LEFT (South) onto Renner Blvd 0.9 mi. 36. Louis & Marie 1069 N Logan St, Olathe, KS 66061 Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto KS-10 [Governor John Anderson Jr Hwy] 0.8 mi toward KS-10 W / Lawrence. Directions: From North Gate and Harold in Olathe, go Keep RIGHT onto Ramp 0.2 mi toward Ridgeview Rd. West on Harold over RR tracks to N Logan (2nd left turn Turn LEFT (South) onto S Ridgeview Rd 1.0 mi. past the stop sign) (Logan is only on the south side of Turn RIGHT (West) onto College Blvd 2.0 mi. Harold). Turn LEFT (South) onto S Lone Elm Rd 1.0 mi. Keep STRAIGHT onto (S) Lone Elm Rd [S Parker St] Our yard has flowers, fairies and fish, with stone 0.4 mi. walkways, a cottage garden shed, a fairy garden, several Turn LEFT (East) onto W 122nd St 0.2 mi. homemade water features, a small pond, lots of flowers Turn LEFT (North) onto S Crest Dr [S Crest St] 174 yds. and a maybe a garden railroad under construction. Turn RIGHT (South) onto S Clinton St 153 yds. Always a work in progress, our yard is constantly changing. In the past year and a half, we’ve added a shed painted and decorated to look like a garden cottage, a  ]  s small pond and additions to our stone walkways. On the 35. Sheri & Stephen, 12297 S Clinton St, Olathe, KS north side of the house is a rain garden and a tipping pot 66061 water fountain along with assorted flowers and grasses. Just inside the white picket fence is a small fairy garden Directions: From North Gate and Harold in Olathe, go created by our seven-year-old granddaughter. The stone West on Harold over RR tracks to 2nd stop sign. Turn walkway leads to a large deck (just repainted this year) RIGHT (North), on Parker (Lone Elm) or Turn RIGHT which has picnic tables with umbrellas and a whiskey (East) on 122nd St (Entering Cedar Brooke Subdivision). barrel planter/fountain. The pond, also new this year, Turn LEFT at Crest then RIGHT at Clinton. House is tan replaces a small one that was on the north side of the and brick at the end of cul-de-sac. house. It features a double waterfall, lots of rocks, water plants, Koi and goldfish. A meditating frog sits atop the Meet artist Sheri So Saturday and Sunday 9 to 5. rocks covering the filter. Curly willow and river birch SheriSoCreative.com. Sheri is a mixed media artist trees overhang a stone seating area with two 1950’s metal with a nature theme. She primarily works with chairs which originally belonged to Louis’ parents. mosaics, acrylics and glass. To get to #37: Stay on N Logan St (South) 0.2 mi. Our design pond was based on Japanese style pools for Turn LEFT (North) onto N Iowa St 0.2 mi. Koi. It is placed close to the house in order to be viewed Turn RIGHT (East) onto W Harold St 0.4 mi. from the art studio windows. It features a UV filter and Road name changes to Local road(s) 10 yds. mechanical/biological filter. Plants are kept to a minimum Road name changes to E Harold St 1.5 mi. as the Koi tend to eat them. The main plants consist of Road name changes to W 127th St 2.1 mi. waterlilies, creeping jenny, marigolds, water hibiscus and Turn RIGHT (South) onto S Greenwood St 0.3 mi some day lilies that surround a small bog area that is Turn LEFT (East) onto S Hagan St 0.2 mi connected by a small stream. The pond sits beside a small sitting area from which to enjoy the wonderful sound of se water. The bridge that crosses the pond adds shade from  ]   the full sun side of the house. The bridge also invites a 37. Dan & Thao, 12908 S Hagan St, Olathe, KS 66062 wonderful spot to sit and feed or pet the fish. There are two species of fish, koi and comets both of which Directions: A quarter mile southeast of Olathe East High welcome you happily! The pond measures 14 X 7 feet School. wide and 3.5 feet deep. Fruit trees and ornamental gardens are in the yard as well. We have a double-gazebo koi pond that is about 10 years old, that includes about 38 koi in a 2200-gallon pond. To get to #36: Return North on S Clinton St 153 yds. Some Koi are over 10lbs, up to 24 inches long, and 12 Turn LEFT (South-West) onto (S) Crest Dr [S Crest St] years old. A platform is cantilevered out from the deck 174 yds. for hand feeding and touching the koi. A wisteria-shaded Keep STRAIGHT onto (S) Crest Dr 0.2 mi. bridge separates the shallow side from the deep side of Road name changes to S Crest St [S Crest Dr] 164 yds. the pond. Filters include a skimmer, a bottom drain Road name changes to S Crest Dr 87 yds. gravity-feed pump, and a stream of rocks and watercress, Turn LEFT to stay on S Crest Dr 0.2 mi. that is also used for super healthy salad. There are just a (East) onto W 125th St, then immediately turn RIGHT few simple things to give the area an Asian look: lotuses, (South) onto S Clinton St 0.3 mi. a Japanese maple, a Japanese lantern, and Buddhist Road name changes to N Logan St 0.1 mi. statues. The huge deck, shaded by a single wisteria tree, spans over the back of the house, which seemed spacious

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until I recently added an Asian gazebo on the deck. The This first pond is shaded by a Crabapple tree that protects gazebo overlooks the pond for yoga, BBQ, and night time a shade garden, but the waterfall and the far side of the relaxation over the A/V system. pond are in full sun, offering a perfect environment for fountain grass, Joe pye weed and a Harry Lauder's To get to #38: Stay on S Hagan St (North) 43 yds. Walking Stick. The pond spills into a stream that includes Turn RIGHT (North-East) onto W 128th St, then three more small waterfalls and a stone bridge to cross the immediately turn RIGHT (East) onto S Gallery St 0.3 mi. stream. As the visitor follows the stepping stones down Turn RIGHT (East) onto W 127th St 3.2 mi. hill they are surrounded by shade from the birch trees Turn RIGHT (South) onto Antioch Rd 4.0 mi. overhead, and entertained by the large Koi in each pond, Turn LEFT (East) onto W 159th St 1.3 mi. the stream between the middle and lower pond has an Turn LEFT (North) onto Lamar Ave 0.1 mi. island in it to add annual color to the shade, and includes Turn RIGHT (North-East) onto Horton Ct 87 yds. even more small waterfalls. The last waterfall is framed by a beautiful Japanese Maple, and the bottom pond is    se  full of beautiful Koi. The garden and the water feature are  ]   a treat from every level, especially the deck above and the 38. Jill & Charles, 15824 Horton Ct, Overland Park, KS kitchen table! 66223 To get to 40: Return East on W 130th Terr 43 yds. Directions: Go South on Metcalf past 151st. At 156th Turn RIGHT (South) onto El Monte St 0.1 mi. (Metcalf on Right/Bank of America on Left), turn left Turn RIGHT (North-West) onto W 131st St 0.1 mi. into Willow Bend Subdivision. Turn Right at Stop Sign/ Turn RIGHT (North) onto Roe Ave 0.9 mi. Lamar St. House is up on Left at corner of Lamar and Turn RIGHT (East) onto W 124th St 0.2 mi. Horton Court with driveway and long flower garden Turn RIGHT (South) onto Delmar. I added this because facing Lamar. house is on corner and Delmar is the address

First time on tour  ]  se  Just by walking to the backyard, you can understand our 40. Bonnie, 12401 Delmar, Leawood, KS 66209 love for nature. First, as you enter through the gate, there is a dry creek leading down to the water pond. The pond Directions: I am between Mission and Roe, at the is separated by a big boulder/waterfall with a damp rocky intersection of 124th St and Delmar St, in Berkshire. area used for various water plants on one side and Koi on the other. In the beginning my pond was the sand box for my children. Now I enjoy feeding the fish with my To get to 39: Return South-West on Horton Ct 87 yds. grandchildren. They learn about toads, birds, bull frogs, Turn LEFT (South-East) onto Lamar Ave 0.1 mi. butterflies, the occasional turtle passing by, and the Turn LEFT (East) onto W 159th St 0.7 mi. myriad of creatures who visit. As with my life, the pond Turn LEFT (North) onto Nall Ave 3.0 mi. has undergone constant change and evolution. We enjoy Turn RIGHT (East) onto W 135th St 0.5 mi. the koi and goldfish, the water cascading out of the 3 Turn LEFT (North) onto Roe Ave [Roe Blvd] 21 yds. large pots, the waterfall, and the assortment of plants. My Keep STRAIGHT onto Roe Ave 0.5 mi. pond has a combination of sun and shade. My filtration Turn RIGHT (East) onto W 131st St 0.1 mi. system is a simple basket and filters. Turn LEFT (North-East) onto El Monte St 0.1 mi. In addition to the original pond with water cascading from 3 large pots, Bonnie has added a whimsical area. A Turn LEFT (West) onto W 130th Terr 54 yds. stream with waterfalls meanders past the playhouse cottage. The scene, with herb and vegetable gardens,   ]  se  creates the feeling that one is experiencing a little piece of   Life as a Hobbit. Come ready to play croquet, or simply 39. Cynthia and David, 4464 W 130th Terr, Leawood, float your boat! KS 66209 To get to #41: Return West on W 124th St 0.2 mi. Directions: From Roe Avenue, Turn East on 131st street. Turn RIGHT (North) onto Roe Ave 3.6 mi. Turn left on the third street on the right, which is El Turn LEFT (West) onto W 95th St 0.3 mi. Monte. Follow El Monte to 130th Ter and turn left. The Turn LEFT (South) onto Rosewood Ave 10 yds. home is in the bottom of the cul-de-sac on the right. Road name changes to Rosewood Dr [Rosewood] 153 yds. First time on tour *Gate access required* Turn RIGHT (West) onto W 95th Terr 174 yds. Guests enter the garden through the gate at the top of Turn LEFT (South) onto Ash St 65 yds. driveway and immediately hear the water garden that awaits. Follow the stepping stones to the first viewing patio, a small flagstone area facing the three tier waterfall. 35

 ]  se  41. Villa Medici, 9550 Ash St, Overland Park, KS 66207

Directions: Our hidden oasis is located at 95th and Nall, behind Savers. The entrance is located at 95th and Rosewood across the street from Trailwood Elementary (OPKS)

First time on tour coming from I-435. The house is one block off of Wornall. Our community was built in 1968 by JC Nichols and If you are coming from the South, we are about 4 blocks he left nothing out when designing our waterways that North of Red Bridge Rd (111th St). In this case, you flow throughout the community. Every apartment would turn RIGHT on Bridlespur Dr. Bridlespur Dr is home has a view of our waterways with cascading approx. the same as 107 Terr. waterfalls. They enjoy mature landscaping with plenty of fish and fowl. It is a must see to experience why our Stairs lead down to a brick patio; an arbor invites visitors residents choose to live here. into the gardens. The pond begins at the top edge of the patio. On the hottest of days, it is always cool and To get to #42: Return North on Ash St 65 yds. comfortable under the twisting vine -laden cork tree, Turn RIGHT (East) onto W 95th Terr 174 yds. which is a real show stopper. The Mad Hatter welcomes *Gate access required* Turn LEFT (North) onto you into the Alice in Wonderland themed garden. The Rosewood Dr [Rosewood], then immediately turn pond is 13 years old and is 8 X 15' with a waterfall RIGHT (East) onto W 95th St 1.7 mi. emptying into a riverbed creating a natural appearance. Turn RIGHT (South) onto Lee Blvd 0.7 mi. Lilies, water hyacinths and iris compliment the ivy Turn LEFT (East) onto W 98th St 0.2 mi. spilling over the edges into the water. A variety of Turn RIGHT (South) onto Sagamore Rd [Sagamore St] comets, shubunkins and goldfish call this pool their 0.2 mi. home. Venture around to the lower front of the pond and Alice is nestled in the garden surrounded by forest e animals, flowers and a Japanese maple and Arctic  ]  s  Willow. Stepping stones with Wonderland expressions 42. Sarah, 9854 Sagamore Rd, Leawood, KS 66206 guide you to the Mad Hatter's tea party. There is a water sprite on the falls and the March Hare near the lower Directions: From 103rd and State Line Rd just off I 435, pond. Can you spot the White Rabbit and the Queen of Turn left on 103rd for 3 blocks. Turn right on Sagamore Hearts and the Cheshire Cat? Rd. Turn in 1st house on left on the circle drive. The house is a tan split level with red shutters and a flag. (Can To get to #44: Continue on W Bridlespur Dr use the circle driveway.) Turn LEFT (North) onto Bridalspur Terr 0.1 mi Turn RIGHT (North) onto Wornall Rd 0.5 mi. Sunny a concrete stairway between both ponds Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-435 [US-50] 2.9 mi toward I connecting between two patios. Some large goldfish / Koi -435 E. and few smaller from spawning . Both have water falls At exit 71A, turn RIGHT onto Ramp 0.6 mi toward US- one has a bog system with a skimmer, the other in a UV 50 E / I-470 E / US-71 S / Lee's Summit / Grandview light. One piano is about 3ft deep the other is about 41/2 Keep RIGHT to stay on Ramp 0.2 mi toward Red Bridge ft deep w/ plenty a ledges . Rd / Longview Rd Take Ramp (LEFT) onto US-71 7.5 mi toward US-71 S / To get to #43: Stay on Sagamore Rd [Sagamore St] Grandview. (South) 0.1 mi. Keep RIGHT to stay on Ramp 0.2 mi toward Red Bridge Turn LEFT (East) onto W 103rd St 0.8 mi. Rd / Longview Rd Entering Missouri Take Ramp (LEFT) onto US-71 7.5 mi toward US-71 S / Turn RIGHT (South) onto Wornall Rd 0.7 mi. Grandview Turn LEFT (East) onto W Bridlespur Dr 0.1 mi. Keep RIGHT onto Ramp 0.2 mi 163rd St Keep STRAIGHT onto Local road(s) 21 yds.   se  Turn LEFT (North-East) onto MO-Y [E 163rd St] 109  ]   yds. 43. Jon & Lori, 5 E Bridlespur Dr, Waldo Grain Co, Road name changes to E 163rd St 1.0 mi. Kansas City, MO 64114 Turn LEFT (North) onto Slater Ave 0.1 mi.

Directions: From I-435, Exit at Wornall. Go South about 4 blocks to Bridlespur Dr. Turn East (LEFT) if you are

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 ]  se  46. Robert & Frances, 1503 Ensley Cir, Raymore, MO 64083

Directions: 49 South to Hwy 58 exit. Go LEFT (East) about 1 mi to Foxridge Dr (at CVS). Go RIGHT about 0.5 mi. House is on the right.

Key () Site e  ]  s  Meet Artist Tammie Dickerson Saturday from 9 to 5. 44. Clinton & Tina, 16207 Slater, Belton, MO 64012 Tammie explores the tender moments of life in graphite, and her love of nature in oil & acrylic. Born Directions: From 71 Hwy and 163rd St, turn east. Go to in Kansas City, this local Missouri artist has won Slater Ave then head north. It is the third house on the acclaim for her portrait and landscape work. She has right. attained numerous awards in regional shows, One and Two Person Exhibitions, and juried competitions. She We started water gardening with a small preformed pond. is a juried member of Summit Art League, serving as The next year, we added a slightly larger one to it. Now Jury Committee Chair; Tri-County Art League, we have hand dug a 5000 gallon pond that is a work in serving as President; charter member of Missouri progress. It is 24 ft long and 11 ft wide and 3 ft deep. Valley Impressionist Society, member of the There are about 50 rescue butterfly koi, Shubunkins, and Harrisonville Fine Arts Association and various other goldfish swimming among waterlilies, lotus, and other organizations. Artwork shown at the GOT Art water plants. We have added a 20 ft x 5 ft bog filter to the Gallery in Lee’s Summit, MO, Summit Art Gallery at pond. This year, we have added several small bubbling St. Luke’s Hospital East and other rotating locations. rock features and some wonderful landscaping. We are She participates in many juried art shows stateside do-it-yourselfers so it is a must see yard! Trains , Trains, Trains! To get to #45: Return South on Slater Ave 0.1 mi. Our water garden includes the entire G scale village! If Turn LEFT (East) onto E 163rd St 0.6 mi. you can imagine a train going under a waterfall you don’t Turn RIGHT (South) onto Kentucky Rd [Kentucky Ave] want to miss this yard on your water garden tour. We 1.0 mi. constructed our pond 3 years ago with the ultimate train Turn LEFT (East) onto MO-58 [W Foxwood Dr] 1.9 mi. experience in mind! The area is landscaped with an Turn LEFT (North-East) onto N Madison St 0.3 mi. abundance of colorful flowers that is a must see! We Turn RIGHT (East) onto Sumpter Dr 98 yds. have also added rescue fish to finish out our eco system. All aboard for a great experience!  ]  se  45. Andy & Amy, 314 Shenandoah Dr, Raymore, MO 64083

Directions: From S I-49 S/US-71 go east about 2.6 miles and turn left at the light for N Madison St. Go to the third street on the right. It will be Shenandoah Dr and turn right. Go straight. Our house is the only blue one on the cul-de-sac.

Last year we had a 2500 gallon pond. With a new addition this year, we now have expanded our pond to over 6500 gallons. Both sections are connected for a total length over 35 feet and 12 feet at the widest area. There are over 25 Koi and Shubunkin goldfish.

To get to #46: Return North-West on Sumpter Dr 98 yds. Turn LEFT (South) onto N Madison St 0.3 mi. Turn RIGHT (North-West) onto MO-58 [W Foxwood Dr] 1.0 mi. Turn LEFT (South) onto N Foxridge Dr [N Fox Ridge Dr] 0.3 mi. Road name changes to S Fox Ridge Dr 0.7 mi. 37

To get to #47: Stay on S Fox Ridge Dr (South-West) 0.2 The Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas mi. Turn RIGHT (West) onto W Lucy Webb Rd 0.6 mi. City is doing ‘fish rescues’. When a home Turn LEFT (South) onto S Dean Ave 1.0 mi. owner has too many fish or is moving and Turn RIGHT (West) onto N Cass Pkwy 0.5 mi. worried about their fish, the Water Garden Take Ramp (LEFT) onto US-71 4.8 mi toward US-71 S / Society has a small group of volunteers that Harrisonville. Keep RIGHT onto Ramp 0.2 mi toward MO-J / MO-C / will coordinate to pick up the fish. They will Peculiar. either pick the fish up once the owner has Turn RIGHT (West) onto MO-C 0.2 mi. caught them or drain the pond and catch the Bear LEFT (South) onto MO-C [N Main St] 0.3 mi. Keep STRAIGHT onto MO-C [S Main St] 0.3 mi. fish. The fish are then transported with air Keep STRAIGHT onto MO-C [S Mo-C] 0.9 mi. bubblers to provide oxygen to a holding tank. Turn RIGHT (West) onto E 233rd St 0.5 mi. Sponsored schools, not-for profits, and Turn LEFT (South) onto Aero Dr [S Aero Dr] 0.2 mi. members of the Water Garden Society are Turn RIGHT (West) onto E 235th St 1.1 mi. Turn LEFT (South) onto S Southcrest Dr 0.1 mi. notified of the fish needing adoption. The Turn LEFT (East) onto S Greenridge Rd 0.2 mi. fish are adopted out and taken to their new homes.  ]  se  47. Rick & Susan 23719 S Greenridge Rd, Peculiar, MO The Water Garden Society’s goal is to find 64078 the fish new homes in established ponds. If

Directions: Take 71 Hwy (I 49) South from KC to the you have further questions please email Peculiar exit. Take "C" Southwest to 233rd St. Turn [email protected] or call RIGHT (West) and follow 233rd about 0.5 mile to where Dave at 913-710-8401. it curves left onto Aero Dr. Turn LEFT (South) to 235th St then turn RIGHT (West) on 235th. Go approximately one mile to Southcrest. Turn LEFT (South) on Southcrest which becomes Greenridge Rd.

Our waterfall and stream flows under the Girder Railroad Bridge on its way to our Koi pond. Two trains travel around the pond and waterfall, one on a figure 8 track and another on a 60’ by 30’ oval. The pond and trains are surrounded by miniature trees, flowers, buildings and the people living in Peculiar Junction. Most of the trains that pass by are from the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

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