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links of Interest
Gardening Information and Education
April is Ohio Native Plant Month
This website is updated all year long, and full of information and education for adults and youth. Another link of interest for young gardeners: https://www.aaastateofplay.com/landscaping-on-the-playground-gardening-for-kids/
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Columbus Garden School 1350 East Cooke Road, Columbus, also on Facebook
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Butterfly Ridge Conservation Center 17864 State Rte 374 Rockbridge OH 43149
Educational website and guided tours.
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Buckeye Yard and Garden Line https://bygl.osu.edu/
Provides timely information about Ohio growing conditions, pest, disease, and cultural problems. Articles and supporting photos are created by members of the Extension, Nursery, Landscape, Turf (ENLT) team to benefit landscape professionals or someone who just wants to keep their yard looking good all summer. Additional fact sheet information on any of these articles may be found through the OSU FactSheet database: plantfacts.osu.edu Also get the latest news on pests and invasive plants etc. by enrolling in emails sent directly to you weekly during the growing months and monthly otherwise. Educational and entertaining.
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OSU Extension. "Ask A Master Gardener"
Use this link to send any gardening question and a Master Gardener will reply to you with an expert answer. You can also download a photo! https://extension.osu.edu/ask-an-expert/ask-master-gardener
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Arborist, Ahlum and Arbor Preservation
Local to Hilliard for over 40 years, family owned. https://www.ahlumarbor.com/
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Arborist, Russell Tree Experts, Check out their educational link "ARBOR ED" .
https://www.russelltreeexperts.com/
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Ohio Herb Education Center, Gahanna
https://www.gahanna.gov/ohio-herb-education-center/
https://www.facebook.com/OhioHerbEducationCenter/
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ODNR - Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves
http://naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov/ https://www.facebook.com/ohiodnap/
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Ohio Invasive Plants Council https://www.oipc.info/
Learn how to identify invasive plants and how to control them.
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OSU "Find a Fact Sheet" and more https://ohioline.osu.edu/home
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Plant Finder: Missouri Botanical Garden http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a270
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Garden Pest and Disease Directory
https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/pest-and-disease-directory/5285.html
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The Herb Society of America https://herbsocietyorg.presencehost.net/
Lots of in-depth information about herbs.
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Diana Lockwood www.facebook.com/mrsgardenperson.
Freelance writer covering gardening topics, posts on Facebook
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Ohio Gardener Magazine http://statebystategardening.com/oh/
Articles written by various OSU Extension Educators on many topics
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Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District https://www.franklinswcd.org
Gardens, Parks and Arboretums
Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens Columbus Ohio, OSU Campus
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Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks
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Preservation Parks of Franklin County
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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens*
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* These are listed on "12 Most Beautiful Gardens You'll Ever See in Ohio" website
Local Specialized Garden Groups
Become a Franklin County Volunteer Master Gardener through the OSU Extension.
For complete details click link above.
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Central Ohio Hosta Society https://www.facebook.com/CentralOhioHostaSociety/
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Wild Ones Columbus Chapter https://columbus.wildones.org/ Also on Facebook
Wild Ones promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native communities. Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month.
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Columbus Natural History Society https://columbusnaturalhistory.weebly.com/
Programs are free and open to the public. Take place on the third Monday of each month, September through May at the University Baptist Church, 50 W. Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH
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Metropolitan Columbus Daylily Society http://columbusdaylilies.org/
A great place to learn about daylilies and gardening. Monthly meetings with speakers, plant auctions, plant sales, bus trips, parties and other events. Meetings are at Franklin Park Conservatory where club manages their own daylily gardens on the property.
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Greater Columbus Dahlia Society http://columbusdahlias.com/ Also on Facebook
Founded in 1964 to facilitate sharing the beauty of the Dahlia and foster the sharing of information relative to growing and displaying the Dahlia. Sponsors late summer show, general public may enter.
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Central Ohio Cactus and Succulent Society http://www.columbuscactusclub.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusCactusClub/
Monthly meetings are held at Franklin Park Conservatory and are open to the public.
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Ikebana Ohio Chapter https://iicolumbus84.webs.com/
Ikebana International was established in 1956 in Tokyo, Japan with the motto "Friendship Through Flowers" It is a cultural organization based on studies of IKEBANA and related arts. Club workshops take place monthly at the Franklin Park Conservatory.
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Central Ohio Herb Society https://centralohioherbsociety.org/ Also on Facebook
Mission to educate the public by example as to the merit, culture, design and uses for herbs. Club maintains the herb gardens located inside Inniswood Metro Park. Club holds plant sale the 1st weekend in May. Quarterly meeting with guest speaker.
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Central Ohio Orchid Society http://www.coosinfo.info/ Also on Facebook
It's all about orchids and having fun with them. We're a laid-back, friendly group who enjoy our plants and meeting to learn about them. We welcome all interested parties! Meetings at Franklin Park Conservatory.
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Columbus African Violet Society http://www.columbusafricanvioletsociety.org/ Also on Facebook
We share plants, knowledge,and friendship...newcomers are always welcome. Meetings at Franklin Park Conservatory.
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Central Ohio Water Garden Society www.facebook.com/CentralOhioWaterGardenSociety/
All about taking your garden one step further with a beautiful, calming water feature and maybe a fish or two.
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Last but not least...
National Garden Clubs http://www.gardenclub.org/
www.facebook.com/National-Garden-Clubs-Inc-126120893390/
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Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs https://www.car-sgc.org/
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Garden Club of Ohio http://www.gardenclubofohio.org/
Retailers for Garden & Nature Lovers
Riverside Native Perennials Read about how their seed is selected.
2295 River Road, Delaware OH 740-815-3230
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Leaves for Wildlife Locally owned native tree farm.
1655 N County Rd 605 Sunbury, Ohio 43074 (614) 881-5550
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Ohio Prairie Nursery Seed Individual species seeds, seed mixes, seed packets and cover crop seed. Since 1998.
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Dutch Mill Greenhouse "classes and workshops in addition to plants"
18443 OH-4, Marysville, Ohio 43040 https://dutchmillgreenhouse.com/
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Dublin Flower Farm "fresh cut flowers close to home"
7525 Hyland Croy Rd. Plain City, OH 43064 https://dublinflowerfarm.com/
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Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop
6654 Sawmill Rd Columbus, OH 43235 https://columbusoh.wbu.com/
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Scioto Gardens "nice selection of natives" New ownership and updated website since 2019!
3351 St. Rte. 37 West Delaware OH 43015 http://www.sciotogardens.com/
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De Monye's Greenhouse "Over 50 years in business!"
2500 Airport Dr. Columbus 43219 https://demonyes.net/
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Thorson's Greenhouse Wholesale but open to the public in the Spring and Fall. Click link to website for details. 2069 Hyatts Rd, Delaware, OH 43015
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