Gardeners are excited about the season. Those looking for new projects will find plenty of teaching opportunities, as will those looking for plants to add to their collections.
- Possibly not for the squeamish, the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offer a course “Composting with wigglers” Tuesday at 6 p.m. Learn the art of vermicomposting or worm bin composting. You will build a worm container and learn how to keep the residents happy. Classes are held both through Zoom and in person at 1777 E. Broad St. The in-person session fee, which includes all deliveries, is $ 65 or $ 60 for members. The virtual class is $ 25 or $ 20 for members. For more information, call 614-715-8156 or fpconservatory.org.
- The City of Bexley is closing its Love Your Alley program this week with a free program on Wednesday at 7pm “How to Create an Eco-Paradise in the Suburbs.” Discover best gardening practices to create a safe and welcoming space for wildlife. More information is available at bexley.org/loveyouralley.
- Take a virtual visit to the Japanese garden at Dawes Arboretum Thursday at 6 p.m. The staff will suggest a themed cocktail for you to enjoy as you learn about the different styles of Japanese gardens and the history of Dawes. For more information, call 740-323-2355 or visit dawesarb.org.
- Master the art of make syrups and shrubs from native herbs that can be used in desserts or drinks in a class on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Ohio Herb Center, 110 Mill St., Gahanna. The course fee is USD 25. For more information, call 614-642-4372 or visit www.ohioherbcenter.org.
- • Pick up some native plants on Saturday from 9am to 1pm Wild Ones Native Plant Sale at Whetstone Community Center, 3923 N. High St. Ask local pollinators with a wide variety of flowers, shrubs and trees from three local growers. Wild Ones only accepts cash, while Natives in Harmony and Leaves for Wildlife accept both cash and credit cards. More information is available at columbus.wildones.org.
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