The Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum
4109 N.E. Pleasant Valley Road, Gladstone, MO
The Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum is a 40 acre farmstead located on the Eastern edge of Gladstone, Mo and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The 1830’s era Missouri farm was preserved by the City of Gladstone for ongoing community use and education. Extension Master Gardeners partnered with the Atkins-Johnson Farm and the City of Gladstone to plan, plant and maintain a 60’x 60’ heirloom garden of vegetables, herbs and flowers, all plants grown before 1900. More than 60 varieties of heirloom vegetables are grown each year, many plants of which are started from seed as the varieties are not available in local nurseries. Produce from the gardens is donated to Saint Charles Food Pantry and Synergy Services.Â
Our Extension Master Gardener volunteers work at the garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, weather permitting, during the growing season. They are always happy to talk with the public about vegetable gardening and the Master Gardener program. There are many opportunities, season-long, for the public to interact with them, including annual farm events such as the Children’s Garden Day, Kitchen Kids Go to the Farm, and the Big Shoal County Fair.