2010 Plant Sale Pre-order Form

Click the link below to print and fill out your pre order form. You may mail or bring by the form with payment to the Garden at: 3603 Weems Road Columbus, Georgia 31909. The list of plant material is based on what the growers    expect to be ready for sale by delivery. Depending on growing conditions, some plant material may not be ready. In which case, CBG will substitute the unavailable plant material with similar plants or provide a refund for the material that is unavailable.

2010 Plant Sale Preorder Form

2010 Plant Sale Complete List

Click on the link below to view/print the Complete List of plant material being offered at our 2010 Plant Sale. If you see something on the Complete List that you would like to order in bulk please notify CBG Staff so that we may attempt to pre-order it for you!  This list will be published at a later date.  Thank you.

Well?  That's Swell!

Thanks to a generous gift from a local CBG patron, CBG has begun work on a well that will supply irrigation to the future plant collections along the Joann Holt Walking Trail.

The irrigation system to be attached to the well will be designed to deliver water efficiently to only the plants in need of irrigation.  Watering of each collection will be managed separately.  Newly plant material requires more water, established plantings require less.  This approach will enable us to conserve water and not draw from municipal sources for irrigation along the trail.

Future steps will include designing and installing a pump and retention tank adjacent to the well, and later installing irrigation components.  The Garden will begin installing plant collections after this important step is complete!

Education Expansion at CBG in 2010

Our mission includes providing unique environmental and horticultural education opportunities to the public.  CBG has made great strides towards this mission goal through Saturday Seminar programs the last few years. 

In 2009, increased demand for elementary school field trips and scout programs led us to further develop, with extensive assistance from volunteers, curriculum based programs for those groups at just $2.00 per student.  Field trip experiences must be tied to curriculum for teaching to justify participation.

In 2010, we are improving education offerings in several important ways.  In addition to field trips, adult seminars are expanded to include some weekday classes.  An incredible topic and speaker line-up has been arranged for 2010.  Please go to the "Garden Events" page for program details, date and time information.

CBG has also partnered with Columbus State University's Continuing Education Department to offer both gardening and other classes at CBG.  The farmhouse will host cake decorating, floral design, and many more classes (Call CSU at 706.507.8070 to register for these). 

CBG will also participate in ACTIV8, CSU's summer camp program.  We are proud of and excited about this expansion!

Garden Gala, A Huge Success!!

CBG's 10th anniversary Garden Gala celebration was a smashing success!  Over 240 people attended the event.  Super big thanks are due to Rose Steiner and the Gala Committee for developing such a fantastic event.

Updates from the Garden

• We especially appreciate local businesses that contribute to the Garden's success.  These include: Target Market Advertising; Odyssey Printing and Graphics; Durty Works; and Seasonal Concepts. 

• CBG staff is growing!  Effective January 1, the Executive Director position will become full-time and the Office Coordinator position will increase in hours.  In addition, CBG will offer a paid internship in summer 2010.  These exciting changes will lead to a better experience for CBG visitors.

• CBG welcomes new board members, Barrie Bain and Margaret Lewis who bring extensive botanical garden experience!

• A local foundation has awarded CBG a matching grant of $90,000 to develop the Gin House as an educational center!  CBG has until December 2010 to raise the matching funds. 

Remember Local Garden Centers

Fall is the perfect time for planting.  Many perennials, trees, and shrubs use the cooler fall weather to develop strong root systems and as a result perform all the better next spring and summer!  When it's time for your fall planting, remember to shop at local garden centers that offer 10% plant material discounts to CBG members: Lee Bayard; Best Nursery; and Seasonal Concepts in Columbus.  Rocky Branch and Garden Delights in Pine Mountain also offer CBG member discounts.  Local vendors often carry niche and hard to find items that are not available at chain stores.

Columbus Camellia Club

The first meeting of the Columbus Camellia Club was a huge success!  If you are interested in joining, please contact Virginia Ely at 706.327.8400 or e-mail her at yourcbginfo@yahoo.com.