local public events - 2025

Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District is holding their Annual "Spring Native Tree and Plant Sale."  A wide variety of trees, shrubs, native perennial plant kits, mushroom kits and native plant seed packets.  For more info click website www.franklinswcd.org/tree-and-plant-sale  or call their office at 614.486.9613

Also their Newsletters has a great articles.  If you do not already receive this mailing, you can sign up for it at www.franklinswcd.org/newsletter-signup.

> Come Explore The Enchanting Gardens at the Columbus Dispatch 

Spring Home and Garden Show. February 15-23, 2025

Situated in two large buildings at the Ohio Expo Center, jam-packed with exciting vendors, and experiences for all ages. 

> Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens  10am-5pm daily 614-715-8000  1777 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43203 Click the link above and visit their website. 

Current 2025 Exhibitions _ _ _ _ _ _ _

- Orchids  January 18, 2025- March 9, 2025   

- Attendance Discounts for you at "Conservatory Community Days"

On the first Sunday of each month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the City of Columbus (with valid ID) during regular operating hours of 10am to 5pm. Check their website for exceptions.  

>  Columbus Garden School  1350 East Cooke Road, Columbus 

Find a wide scope of classes on the Web and on FaceBook. Classes may be person others virtual. Click link above weekly to see what's new. Examples: Bee Keeping, Baking Sourdough, Growing Asparagus, Pruning Bushes, Soap making, Electrical and Plumbing Workshops for woman, Vegetable Garden Design, Preserving your harvest and more.

> Looking for more local garden Events, programs or classes???

Try searching our website under Links of Interest. There you'll groups like the "Wild Ones", or places like Cedar Bog" or Whetstone Park of Roses, which have calendars on their websites listing what they have going on. So go ahead and explore the many links and find what interests you.