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Outdoor Spaces

Tour Three Luxurious Outdoor Spaces

From infinity pools, to beyond, these outdoor spaces challenge the idea that home is (only) where the house is. Join us as we peek inside the outside of three spaces in southwest Missouri that offer something for everyone.

How to Create a Midsommar's Eve Party with Ellen Neville-Verdugo of Midsommar Garden

REAL PARTIES

How to Create a Midsommar's Eve Party with Ellen Neville-Verdugo of Midsommar Gardens

Ellen Neville-Verdugo shares about all of the traditions of Midsommar's Eve and how to create a party that perfectly encompasses them.

Attracting Hummingbirds

OUTDOOR IDEAS

Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Home

Hummingbirds bring joy to any garden with a flutter of their wings and a bustle of activity. Follow these steps and you’ll have your yard humming with activity in no time.

P. Allen Smith at Moss Mountain Farm in Arkansas

GARDENING TIPS

Gardening Tips from P. Allen Smith

Legendary landscape designer and television personality, P. Allen Smith, came to Springfield, Missouri and gave gardening advice at the 30th Annual Lawn and Garden Show.

A Must-Do Guide for Gardeners

Gardening

A Must-Do Guide for Gardeners

Don’t miss the small town of Mansfield’s big festival! Enjoy live music and local food and everything gardening at Baker Creek’s Spring...

may 2023 | Drinks, Food, Gardening, Music

Water Wise Garden

Gardening

WaterWise Xeriscape Garden on National

The WaterWise Garden on National shows gardeners how to use water efficiently.

aug 2021 | Gardening, Outdoors, Parks

Backyard water garden with koi fish

Gardening

Create a Water Garden in Your Backyard

We called on resident water garden expert Linda Siler from Wickman’s Garden Village in Springfield, MO to give us the scoop on how you can...

sep 2019 | For the Home, Gardening, Outdoors

Outdoor Spaces

Outdoor Spaces

Outdoor Spaces We Love

Our annual “Outdoor Spaces” feature has showcased homes with some of the most beautiful backyards in 417-land. This year, we found a...

mar 2018 | Entertaining, Features, For the Home, Gardening

People eating at Cesar’s Old Mexico in Springfield MO

Features

Best Restaurants in Springfield, MO

Best of 417 is our comprehensive guide to the best restaurants in Springfield and southwest Missouri! Featuring our Best of 417 picks as...

feb 2025 | Best of 417, Drinks, Food

St. James aerial photo from 52 Weekend Getaways

Travel

Weekend Getaways in (and around) Missouri

Quick trips and nearby destinations in southwest Missouri and beyond for every week of the year.

jan 2025 | Branson, Camping, Downtown Springfield, Features

Farm to table dinner stock photo

Life

This Week in Springfield, Missouri

Find the best things to do this weekend in Springfield and around southwest Missouri.

apr 17 2025 | Local Activities

Artwork

Home Decor

Colby Kern's Monochromatic Paintings

Local artist Colby Kern creates one-of-a-kind modern paintings that can elevate the design of any space.

dec 2022 | Art, Decor