John’s Greenhouse

John’s Greenhouse Located in Brookside Kansas City, MO this historic greenhouse was built in 1909. By appointment only
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Childhood is where nature becomes a playground, and imagination turns every tree into a castle and every plant into an e...
01/11/2025

Childhood is where nature becomes a playground, and imagination turns every tree into a castle and every plant into an endless adventure 🌈

Love is like a plant—it grows with care and patience. Just as a seed needs nurturing to thrive, love flourishes when bot...
10/23/2024

Love is like a plant—it grows with care and patience. Just as a seed needs nurturing to thrive, love flourishes when both people tend to it with kindness and commitment 📸 Shelby-Lynn Studios

“If we all could see the world through the eyes of a child, we would see the magic in everything.” – Chee Vai Tang
02/23/2024

“If we all could see the world through the eyes of a child, we would see the magic in everything.” – Chee Vai Tang

Today’s little moments become tomorrow’s precious memories 💚 📸 Shelby-Lynn Studios
12/27/2023

Today’s little moments become tomorrow’s precious memories 💚 📸 Shelby-Lynn Studios

May we always strive to repair and improve the world, by bringing light and love into our lives ❤️ 📸Shelby-Lynn Studios
10/28/2023

May we always strive to repair and improve the world, by bringing light and love into our lives ❤️ 📸Shelby-Lynn Studios

“A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.” — Marion Garretty 📸 Shelby-Lynn Studios
05/24/2023

“A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.” — Marion Garretty 📸 Shelby-Lynn Studios

We can’t believe it’s been five years since we began this journey with our greenhouse. The plants, the restoration, and ...
04/29/2023

We can’t believe it’s been five years since we began this journey with our greenhouse. The plants, the restoration, and best of all sharing our inspiration with so many different people. 📸 Shelby-Lynn Studios

There’s something beautiful about allowing plants to grow wild and free 🧡☘️
04/12/2023

There’s something beautiful about allowing plants to grow wild and free 🧡☘️

If there's one thing that doesn't change, it is that everything changes. We’re excited for some of the projects we’ve be...
03/28/2023

If there's one thing that doesn't change, it is that everything changes. We’re excited for some of the projects we’ve been working on in our greenhouse 💚

Spring is around the corner. Keep walking around corners and who knows what you’ll find 🌈🌸🌻
03/19/2023

Spring is around the corner. Keep walking around corners and who knows what you’ll find 🌈🌸🌻

“The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.” – Andy Warhol. There’s somethi...
03/11/2023

“The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.” – Andy Warhol. There’s something beautiful about watching families, slow down and freeze time in our greenhouse. We look forward to all the memories that will be captured this Spring 📸 Jesse Salter Photography

“Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
03/10/2023

“Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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6042 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO
64110-3034

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John’s Greenhouse

We are the proud new owners of this historic greenhouse built in Brookside, Kansas City. This special landmark is one of a kind and we feel honored to call it our home.

Kansas City is full of interesting history, particularly in the Brookside area. Originally surrounded by an apple and pecan orchard, this unique greenhouse was built in 1909. It was in 1954 that the attached house was built by John and Alberta Overby, where they raised their 2 daughters, Roberta and Mary. John’s Greenhouse sold mainly tropical, succulent and cactus plants across the region. In more recent years, the family sold plants on a retail basis to people in the area. Roberta was known to sit outside the greenhouse to greet her guests and share stories with those that wandered in. We have been approached by people sharing their stories with us. There are many that remember visiting the greenhouse as a child with their parents to buy a special plant...in the 1950’s and 1960’s!

We are currently working hard to restore and update the property. If you are interested in visiting John’s Greenhouse, we are by appointment only. Please feel free to send us a private message or send us an email at [email protected].

May the plants be with you!