GARDENING CALENDAR
Greater Cincinnati Gardening Events
AUGUST
August Weekend Walkabout
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
Date: Saturday, Aug 3
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
Cost: Free. Pre-registration is required
Description: This is a basic tour of Civil War history in Spring Grove Cemetery. The focus of the tour is in Section 21, known as “The Civil War section” and follows about a one-mile loop around the front lakes.
Website: http://www.springgrove.org/events/events.aspx
Let It Grow
Krohn Conservatory
Dates: July 9 – Aug 25, Tuesdays-Sunday
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: 1501 Eden Park Drive
Cost: $3 for all visitors over 12; $2 for children 5-12; free for kids 1-4
Description: The show highlights and demonstrates four new cutting edge, sustainable gardening and food production techniques.
Website: http://www.cincinnatiparks.com/index.php/let-it-grow
August Public Tram Tour
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
Date: Wednesday, Aug 7
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and
Where: 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
Cost: Suggested donation, $5 Adults, $4 Seniors
Description: This docent-led tour covers the history, art, architecture and landscape of a National Historic Landmark.
Website: http://www.springgrove.org/events/events.aspx
Top 10 Plants for Your Landscape
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
Date: Thursday, Aug 8
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
Cost: Free. Pre-registration is required
Description: Spring Grove’s horticulture staff will share the proven techniques for selecting and maintaining Spring Grove’s top 10 ‘must have’ plant materials.
Website: http://www.springgrove.org/events/events.aspx
Canoe at Burnet Lake
Cincinnati Parks
Date: Sunday, Aug 11
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where:
Cost: Free
Description: On this day, Burnet Lake will be open for paddling on Burnet Lake. Parks will provide canoes, life jackets, paddles, and basic instruction. Registration required by August 7
Website: http://www.cincinnatiparks.com/programs-registration
Twilight Tour August
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
Date: Thursday, Aug 15
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
Cost: Free. Pre-registration is required
Description: Learn the meaning behind the objects and symbols used on markers from the Victorian Era.
Website: http://www.springgrove.org/events/events.aspx
Aquaponics and Hydroponics
Krohn Conservatory
Dates: Saturday, Aug 17 and 24
Time: 10:30 AM
Where: 1501 Eden Park Drive
Cost: Included with Krohn general admission
Description: How-to lectures from regional experts
Website: http://www.cincinnatiparks.com/index.php/let-it-grow
How to Maintain a Healthy Lawn
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
Date: Thursday, Aug 22
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
Cost: Suggested donation, $5 Adults, $4 Seniors
Description: Learn to select the best grass for sun or shade, the best times to plant seed and more.
Website: http://www.springgrove.org/events/events.aspx
August Public Tram Tour
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
Date: Sunday, Aug 25
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Where: 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
Cost: Suggested donation, $5 Adults, $4 Seniors
Description: This docent-led tour covers the history, art, architecture and landscape of a National Historic Landmark.
Website: http://www.springgrove.org/events/events.aspx
SEPTEMBER
Master Composter Series
Civic Garden Center
Dates: Sept 4, Sept 11, Sept 18
Time: 6:00-8:30 pm
Where: 2715 Reading Road Cincinnati, OH 45206
Cost: Free
Description: Civic Garden Center hosts the Master Composter Training Series in collaboration with Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District. Participants who take all three classes and complete 10 service hours can be certified Master Composters.
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September Public Tram Tour
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
Date: Wednesday, Sept 4
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and
Where: 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
Cost: Suggested donation, $5 Adults, $4 Seniors
Description: This docent-led tour covers the history, art, architecture and landscape of a National Historic Landmark.
Website: http://www.springgrove.org/events/events.aspx
Plant Trial Days
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Date: Thursday, Sept 5, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: 3400 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45220
Cost: $49
Description: Steve Foltz and the Zoo’s Horticulture staff discuss all the plants that have worked well at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. The day also includes talks from the green industry’s most knowledgeable plants people.
Website: https://tickets.cincinnatizoo.org/mainstore.asp?vid=2#cat1199
September Weekend Walkabout
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
Date: Saturday, Sept 7
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
Cost: Free. Pre-registration is required
Description: This docent-led tour covers the history, art, architecture and landscape of a National Historic Landmark.
Website: http://www.springgrove.org/events/events.aspx
Twilight Tour September
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
Date: Thursday, Sept 19
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
Cost: Free. Pre-registration is required
Description: This tour touches on the settling of Cincinnati and some of the Revolutionary War veterans and families who came to this area as early Pioneers and are buried at Spring Grove.
Website: http://www.springgrove.org/events/events.aspx
Native Plant Symposium
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Date: Saturday, Sept 26, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: 3400 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45220.
Cost: $45
Description: Expert and entertaining speakers will discuss wonderful native plants and how to best increase the diversity and functionality of our yards and gardens.
Website: https://tickets.cincinnatizoo.org/mainstore.asp?vid=2#cat1199
September Public Tram Tour
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
Date: Sunday, Sept 29
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Where: 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
Cost: Suggested donation, $5 Adults, $4 Seniors
Description: This docent-led tour covers the history, art, architecture and landscape of a National Historic Landmark.
Website: http://www.springgrove.org/events/events.aspx
OCTOBER
October Weekend Walkabout
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
Date: Saturday, Oct 5
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
Cost: Free. Pre-registration is required
Description: This docent-led tour covers the history, art, architecture and landscape of a National Historic Landmark.
Website: http://www.springgrove.org/events/events.aspx
October Public Tram Tour
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
Date: Wednesday, Oct 7
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and
Where: 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
Cost: Suggested donation, $5 Adults, $4 Seniors
Description: This docent-led tour covers the history, art, architecture and landscape of a National Historic Landmark. You will learn a little about a lot that makes Spring Grove famous.
Website: http://www.springgrove.org/events/events.aspx
Autumn Color Walking Tour
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
Date: Sunday, Oct 6
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
Cost: Free. Pre-registration is required
Description: Join the Spring Grove Horticulture Staff as they highlight the very best in Autumn Color in the cemetery on this walking tour.
Website: http://www.springgrove.org/events/events.aspx
October Public Tram Tour
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
Date: Sunday, Oct 27
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Where: 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
Cost: Suggested donation, $5 Adults, $4 Seniors
Description: This docent-led tour covers the history, art, architecture and landscape of a National Historic Landmark. Website: http://www.springgrove.org/events/events.aspx