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1890’s: The farmhouse
that currently serves as the Columbus Botanical Garden headquarters was built.
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1910’s: Adams family
purchase farmhouse and surrounding property and move into the farmhouse.
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1999: Farmhouse
moved from original location on Veteran’s Parkway to current location on
Weems Road.
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1999: First Columbus
Botanical Garden board is organized.
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2000: Restoration of
farmhouse by Historic Columbus Foundation
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2000:
Partnership with Columbus Technical College Foundation and Environmental
Horticulture Department
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2002-04: Additional upgrades to house and landscape
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2004:
Dedication of Garden (see image above)
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2004: First Master
Plan
developed
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2005-06: Landscape
expansion, additional renovations to
farmhouse
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2007:
Nicole Sanchez is appointed the first
Executive Director
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2007: Monthly
educational programs offered
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2007:
Monthly newsletter established
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2008: Gin House
moved from previous location on Veteran’s Parkway, initial renovations
completed
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2008: Herb Garden
beds renovated
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2008:
Columbus Technical College Foundation announces plan to divest Columbus
Botanical Garden
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2008: Landscape
Architect, Gary Gullatte, updated Master Plan and designed Joann Holt Walking
Trail
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2008:
Joann Holt Walking Trail opens to public
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2008:
Columbus Botanical Garden conducts first annual fund drive
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2008:
Phase II of Joann Holt Walking Trail development begins
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2009: Newsletter moved to bi-monthly
format offered in print or electronically: mailed distribution grows to over
300 per issue
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2009: Membership benefits expand to include 10% discounts at locally owned garden
centers and nurseries
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2009:
Columbus Botanical Garden offers checkout privileges in 500-volume library to members
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2009:
First comprehensive plant labeling program offers correct botanical
information to visitors
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2009:
Funding from a variety of sources provides for landscaping upgrades,
street signs, improvements to farmhouse interior, and donation box on
property
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2010: Awarded an
irrigation grant from the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust
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2010: Awarded a grant
to create a pollinator garden
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2011: Martha Miller
Lopez is appointed the new Executive Director
