Civic Garden Center

Houseplants are wonderful additions to any indoor décor, whether it be at home, the office or a favorite restaurant. Caring for these indoor gardens can be a bit tricky, but once you have the know-how, you can enjoy growing a diverse array of plants indoors through any season! Each class in our Houseplant How-To series […]

Houseplants are wonderful additions to any indoor décor, whether it be at home, the office or a favorite restaurant. Caring for these indoor gardens can be a bit tricky, but once you have the know-how, you can enjoy growing a diverse array of plants indoors through any season! Each class in our Houseplant How-To series […]

With the passage of Issue 2 in November of 2023, home gardeners can now try their hand at growing Cannabis sp. Since this crop can require a significant investment on the part of the grower, it's important to learn best practices before starting out. This course will cover the botany of Cannabis sp., the process […]

The amazing honey bee is an agriculturally important pollinator threatened by many human activities. Beekeeping--the art and science of managing honey bees--is a fascinating hobby, a fun backyard business and an extensive agro-industry. This three-part introductory course from the Civic Garden Center (2/21, 2/28 and 3/7) is intended to encourage and support interested non-beekeepers. Novice […]

The weather can seem unpredictable these days. But plants’ growth in the spring is easy to determine with just one simple tool: Phenology. What is phenology? It’s the study of how biological events are influenced by seasonal factors. For example, the way the bees seem to know it’s time to wake up on the same […]

The unpredictable weather patterns in our region can make gardening very challenging, especially in regards to inconsistent rainfall. Previous garden seasons have been plagued by drought followed by downpour. Knowing how to capture and store rainwater gives gardeners vital access to a necessary resource for thriving plants. This class will cover the basics of managing […]

Does the idea of having a hyper-local source of fresh eggs year round sound appealing? You can’t get much more local than your own backyard! Add a small flock of egg-laying hens to your homestead for power-packed protein. This lecture-style class will cover the basics for keeping small flocks of backyard chickens for the purpose […]

Native plants are the cornerstone of healthy ecosystems. They provide essential habitat, improve soil structure and are well adapted to our climate. Discover the simplicity of local plants and thriving, sustainable habitats while you learn the basics of why and how to embrace native plants in our local landscape. This basic overview class will focus […]

Gardening with herbs is a satisfying way to freshen up your favorite recipes, cultivate natural medicines and foster ecologically sound gardening methods. Many herbs grow well in our Ohio gardens and will come back year after year! This class will cover the basics of growing and using herbs for tea, culinary creations, medicinal salves and […]