Upcoming Events for March
The Urban Farmer: Vegetables for Small Spaces
Date and time: Saturday, March 8 at 9:30 am
Have sun, can grow vegetables! Learn how to select and care for vegetables in limited space and reap the tasty rewards! Join guest speaker, David Johnson, for a lively, informative introduction to vegetable gardening for the city dweller.
Cost: $12 per person / $10 members
Plant Clinic
Date and time: Saturday, March 8 at 10:00 am until 2:00 pm
Do you have a plant that is sick, unidentified or not performing as you expected??? If so, then you will appreciate the Plant Clinic that is being offered to CBG members by the Columbus Master Gardeners. In order to help the Master Gardeners help you, please bring a specimen that is adequate for evaluation. If you need a plant identified, bring a branch or division of the plant. A single leaf or small branch will not be adequate for proper identification. If your plant is sick, collect samples from affected areas (enclosed in a plastic bag) and be ready to discuss what has been going on with the plant from watering to fertilization practices.
Don't miss out on this chance to take advantage of a wealth of gardening knowledge --- FREE!!!
Cost: no charge
Upcoming Events for April
Plant Sale!
Date and time: Saturday, April 19 beginning at 8:30 am - Noon
Bedding plants, herbs, vegetables and summer blooming bulbs will be available for purchase. Arrive early for best selection
Herb Gardening 101
Date and time: Saturday, April 19 at 9:30 am
For the novice gardener, learn the basics of herb gardening including layout, plant selection and growing tips for best performance in Georgia soils and climate. Free live herb plant for each participant.
Cost: $12 per person / $10 members
Rain Barrel Workshop
Date and time: Saturday, April 19 at 1:00 pm
Master Gardeners, Beverly Kinner and Martha Dimon, will walk you through the options, then help you make your own water retaining barrel. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to combat drought in a cost-effective way!
Cost: $40 per person / $35 members. Limit 12 participants
Upcoming Events for May
Herbs: Facts, Fictions and Modern Uses
Date and time: Saturday, May 17 at 9:30 am
Herbs have been used for thousands of years and for almost as many reasons. Learn about the historical uses of herbs and those that have passed the tests of time and scientific scrutiny!
Cost: $12 per person / $10 members
Upcoming Events for June
Herbs for Health and Beauty
Date and time: Saturday, June 14 at 9:30 am
Herb-based facials, skin and hair treatments, lotions and tonics are featured in this hands-on workshop. Choose from several personal care products to create for yourself! All instructions and materials are included.
Cost: $25 per person / $20 members
Upcoming Events for July
Herbs: Scents and Flavors to Preserve and Savor
Date and time: Saturday, July 19 at 9:30 am
If you have ever wondered how to better use herbs in your cooking, this is the class for you! Learn various preservation techniques and recipes for quick and easy herb flavorings and dressings, then sample a variety of tasty examples. Each participant will make items to use in home cooking.
Cost: $25 per person / $20 members
Upcoming Events for August
Create Your Own Stepping Stones
Date and time: Saturday, August 23 at 9:30 am
Custom stepping stones featuring botanical designs in relief are easy to create and provide endless decorative possibilities. Join Amy Bryan with Columbus Technical College's Environmental Horticulture Program to learn the process of creating your own functional garden art.
Cost: $25 per person / $20 members. Limit 15 participants.
Upcoming Events for September
Pruning: How, Why and When
Date and time: Saturday, September 20 at 9:30 am
Don't be afraid, be informed! All woody plants need occasional pruning! Understanding proper timing and technique will lead to improved plant health, performance and happiness!! Join Matt Whiddon, President of Columbus in Color Landscape Group, for a homeowner's how-to on this important topic.
Cost: $12 per person / $10 members
Upcoming Events for October
Art. Naturally.
Date: beginning October 4 and running through Thanksgiving weekend
CBG's second annual fall art exhibit will showcase a variety of sculptures from miniature to grandiose, all consisting of natural materials. Come see these unique sculptures to experience plants in a way that will change your perspective about both gardening and art.
Cost: no charge
Sculpture from the Garden
Date and time: Saturday, October 4 at 9:30 am
Join Columbus Botanical Garden's sculpture artists for a behind the scenes tour of the fall art exhibit, Art. Naturally. Participants will learn about the materials and methods used to create sculpture from natural materials and have an opportunity to try some of the techniques in a take-home mini sculpture.
Cost: $12 per person / $10 members
Upcoming Events for November
Centerpieces!
Date and time: Saturday, November 15 at 9:30 am
From traditional to festive to over the top, centerpieces enhance the dining experience and can add fun or elegance to any event. Watch the creation process of a variety of centerpieces, then take advantage of expert guidance as you create your own tabletop masterpiece.
Cost: $25 per person / $20 members
Upcoming Events for December
Holiday Arrangements to Create and Enjoy
Date and time: Saturday, December 13 at 9:30 am
Holiday decorating with fresh materials is much easier than you think! Experienced floral designers will assist you in creating a beautiful holiday arrangement of your choice.
Cost: $25 per person / $20 members
For more information on any of the seminars or programs detailed above, call the Columbus Botanical Garden at 706.327.8400 or e-mail us at watchyourgardengrow@yahoo.com. Some of the programs are available on demand for your group or event. Call for details!
