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Columbus Botanical Garden History

  • 1890’s: The farmhouse that currently serves as the Columbus Botanical Garden headquarters was built.

  • 1910’s: Adams family purchase farmhouse and surrounding property and move into the farmhouse.

  • 1999: Farmhouse moved from original location on Veteran’s Parkway to current location on Weems Road.

  • 1999: First Columbus Botanical Garden board is organized.

  • 2000: Restoration of farmhouse by Historic Columbus Foundation

  • 2000: Partnership with Columbus Technical College Foundation and Environmental Horticulture Department

  • 2002-04: Additional upgrades to house and landscape

  • 2004: Dedication of Garden (see image above)

  • 2004: First Master Plan developed

  • 2005-06: Landscape expansion, additional renovations to farmhouse

  • 2007: Nicole Sanchez is appointed the first Executive Director

  • 2007: Monthly educational programs offered

  • 2007: Monthly newsletter established

  • 2008: Gin House moved from previous location on Veteran’s Parkway, initial renovations completed

  • 2008: Herb Garden beds renovated

  • 2008: Columbus Technical College Foundation announces plan to divest Columbus Botanical Garden

  • 2008: Landscape Architect, Gary Gullatte, updated Master Plan and designed Joann Holt Walking Trail

  • 2008: Joann Holt Walking Trail opens to public

  • 2008: Columbus Botanical Garden conducts first annual fund drive

  • 2008: Phase II of Joann Holt Walking Trail development begins

  • 2009: Newsletter moved to bi-monthly format offered in print or electronically: mailed distribution grows to over 300 per issue

  • 2009: Membership benefits expand to include 10% discounts at locally owned garden centers and nurseries

  • 2009: Columbus Botanical Garden offers checkout privileges in 500-volume library to members

  • 2009: First comprehensive plant labeling program offers correct botanical information to visitors

  • 2009: Funding from a variety of sources provides for landscaping upgrades, street signs, improvements to farmhouse interior, and donation box on property

  • 2010: Awarded an irrigation grant from the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust

  • 2010: Awarded a grant to create a pollinator garden

  • 2011: Martha Miller Lopez is appointed the new Executive Director

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