On a sunny morning at Columbia’s Agriculture Park, a group of third graders gathers around a raised garden bed, wide-eyed as they dig their hands into the soft soil. Later, they’ll make “veggie bowls” with the produce they’ve harvested and explore the different parts of a plant — leaves, roots, and stems. Nearby, volunteers from […]
Great landscape design isn’t just about the here and now—it’s about envisioning a space that becomes more beautiful, functional, and enriching with time. When we plan outdoor environments, we aim to balance short-term and long-term goals to create a space that is both beautiful and maintainable. Done correctly, these gardens and landscapes don’t just survive,
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Columbia Cemetery As old as Columbia itself, the city’s Historic Preservation Commission added it to the Most Notable Property List in 2001. It is now one of six such lauded cemeteries in Columbia. In 2007, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. At its core, Columbia Cemetery includes the city’s 1821 common
In 1939, a group of young ladies at Stephens College collectively pitched in one dollar apiece, and the next day, that envelope of $20 became the seed that started Firestone Baars Chapel, designed by the same man who created the MIT Chapel, JFK Terminal 5, and the St. Louis Gateway Arch. The Chapel, an unassuming
A home can be a great investment because unlike renting, you’ll hopefully get money back when you sell it. Some people are even able to borrow against the equity in their home when needed. But buying, building or selling a house isn’t a decision you should make lightly. First-Time Home Buyers If this is
As homeowners continue to invest in their outdoor spaces, few upgrades offer more year-round value and enjoyment than a beautifully redesigned deck and a screened four-season room. Whether your current deck is weather-worn or you’re ready to bring your backyard vision to life, now is the perfect time to transform your space—and no one does
Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the vast number of people with too many possessions and not enough storage. With apologies to Capt. James T. Kirk, finding more earthly space seems to have become the mission of many Columbians. And these intrepid residents are finding an increasing number of places where self-storage
