Oct 10 to Oct 12

The Morton Arboretum – Landscape Below Ground Conference (Lisle, IL)

In this international online or in person conference on tree root development in urban soils, learn about the latest science-based management strategies for establishing and maintaining trees’ roots in challenging urban situations. Top scientists and practitioners from around the world will present knowledge to help managers and policymakers choose, plant, and care for healthier, longer-lived trees by focusing on trees’ critical and vulnerable root systems.

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Jun 27

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens – The Communal Garden: Pepper Palooza (Columbus, OH)

This is a community gardening class taught by the Conservatory’s Growing to Green Coordinator, Sean McKay. Classes in The Communal Garden series teach gardeners skills that can be used in community gardens or to support their community through gardening. FREE, registration required. June 27, 6-7:30pm.

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Jun 19 to Jun 25

Celebrate National Pollinators Week at Luthy Botanical Garden (Peoria, IL)

Family activities and educational talks for Pollinator Week. Come learn about all the ways you can help pollinators thrive in your own backyard. There will be different activities, crafts, and critter chats throughout the week. June 19-25, 2023 – 10:00am-4:00pm each day.

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Jun 17

Chicago Botanic Garden: Planting for All-Season Bloom Workshop (Glencoe, IL)

Create gardens that ensure continuous bloom from spring through late fall and provide habitat for birds and insects. Discover the art of sequential planting so that your garden will always have plants blooming. Registration required.

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Aug 10

In the Field: Ecology-based Landscape Practice at Wisconsin Arboretum (Madison, WI)

Our visit will begin at the Darrel Morrison-designed Native Plant Garden. This 4-acre planting provides a masterfully designed miniaturization of the prairie and savanna landscapes we will explore later in the day. Thursday, August 10th, 2023, 9 AM – 4:30 PM CT.

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Oct 13 to Oct 14

Columbus African Violet Society Annual Show and Sale (Columbus, OH)

The Columbus African Violet Society will be hosting its annual show and sale of African violets and gesneriads. “Culinary Violets: What’s in Your Pot?” is the theme for this year’s show. The show will be held at Beechwold Christian Church in Columbus, OH on Friday, October 13, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 14, 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. The event is free.

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May 12 to May 14

Mother’s Day Plant Sale at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory (Fort Wayne, IN)

The three-day plant extravaganza at the McMillen Ice Arena will once again take place over Mother’s Day weekend. The Botanical Conservatory is offering approximately 750 kinds of plants for purchase. There will be herbs, tomatoes and other vegetable plants, along with annual and perennial flowers and foliage plants, tropical plants for indoors or out, color bowls, mixed containers, and hanging baskets.

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May 12 to May 13

Garden Fair and Plant sale at the Minnestrista Museum & Gardens (Muncie, IN)

Our annual Garden Fair is the ultimate destination for horticulturists of any level, whether you’re a master gardener or looking to spruce up your lawn. Throughout this free, two-day event, a wide variety of vendors will be available to help you discover beautiful plants, landscaping tools, and crafts to strengthen your summer garden. You can also speak directly with horticulture experts to get tips on your projects.

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May 06 to May 07

Exhibit: The Buzz on Bees and Wasps at The Dawes Arboretum (Newark, OH)

There’s so much more out there than honey bees and yellowjackets. Come learn about the diversity of bees and wasps you can find all playing different, important roles in the ecosystem. Pop-up exhibits are included with Arboretum admission.

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