2012 Spring Plant Sale and Garden Market

Friday, April 13, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday, April 14, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Members Only Preview: Thursday, April 12, 5:00 to 7:00 pm

Come and celebrate spring at the Annual Columbus Botanical Garden Plant Sale! Scheduled for Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14, this event is our best opportunity to share our love and knowledge of plants and gardening with the Chattahoochee Valley region. The “Plant Sale Preview Party” for members only will be held on Thursday, April 12, 5:00 to 7:00pm. The Columbus Botanical Garden and its volunteers welcome members to come enjoy wine, refreshments and the best selection of plants for enhancing your garden! New members may join on site for $35.

While at the Plant Sale, visit the educational displays located inside the farmhouse that showcase the diversity of Georgia’s horticulture industry.  Have questions about plants? Then, visit our local Master Gardeners at the “Ask a Master” booth. The Master Gardener’s will be able to provide valuable knowledge about your plant selections as well as existing plants or even pest problems in your landscape. But, be sure to bring a sample! When collecting a sample, try to include multiple leaves, stems, buds and flowers, if in bloom. For pest problems, be sure that symptoms are prevalent on the sample.

The Annual Spring Plant Sale is one of the largest fundraising events of the year with all proceeds going to support the Columbus Botanical Garden. The Plant Sale will be behind the farmhouse with educational displays, local artists and other vendors located inside. Make plans to join us and help us usher in spring! We look forward to seeing you there and helping your garden grow!

February Educational Series, "Let's Get Ready For Spring"

Let the Columbus Botanical Garden teach you how to prepare your garden for a beautiful and healthy spring green-up!  Mr. Bill Kes, UGA Master Gardener, will conduct two workshops aimed at training participants on one of February's most important garden maintenance tasks, pruning!  But before you can prune, your garden tools need to be ready!   A hands-on workshop designed to teach gardeners how to clean and sharpen tools will be offered first, followed by an in-depth discussion and demonstration on basic pruning techniques for landscape plants.  So, resurrect those old garden tools and come to the Columbus Botanical Garden where Mr. Bill Kes can help get your tools ready for pruning and show you pruning techniques that will help you achieve healthy and aesthetically pleasing growth from your landscape plants.

Let’s Get Ready for Spring,  Learning How to Keep Garden Tools Solid, Sharp and Clean!

Whether pruning or planting, well-maintained tools are essential  for a beautiful garden!   Mr. Bill Kes, UGA Master Gardener, will discuss and demonstrate proper cleaning and sharpening of gardening tools.  Participants are encouraged to bring a pair of hand pruners or lopping shears and a shovel or hoe to sharpen during the hands-on portion of the workshop.  Remember to dress warmly!  The hands-on portion of the workshop will be held in the Garden.   No power tools are allowed.  By using the techniques demonstrated by Mr. Kes, participants will get more work done in less time with less effort and will begin the gardening season with solid, sharp and clean garden tools!   Two workshop sessions will be offered, morning and afternoon.  However, class space is limited to 12, so pre-register early!  For more information or to register, please contact the Columbus Botanical Garden at 706.327.8400.

Date: Saturday, February 4

Time:   Morning session: 10-11:30 am

             Afternoon session: 2-3:30 pm

Cost: $12 members / $15 non-members

Let’s Get Ready For Spring Learning Basic Pruning Techniques!

Do you consider pruning a challenge?  Then join us at the Columbus Botanical Garden and discover the art and science behind pruning landscape plants!  Mr. Bill Kes, UGA Master Gardener, will discuss the how, why, when and where of pruning common landscape trees and shrubs.  Please dress warmly, because after the presentation, Mr. Kes  will take participants into the Garden and demonstrate proper pruning techniques in the hands-on portion of the workshop.  Afterwards, you will feel comfortable, confident and enlightened in pruning any plant! Two workshop sessions will be offered, morning and afternoon.  However, class space is limited to 12, so pre-register early!  For more information or to register, please contact the Columbus Botanical Garden at 706.327.8400.

Date: Saturday, February 18

Time:   Morning session: 10- 1:30 am

             Afternoon session: 2-3:30 pm

Cost: $12 members / $15 non-members

Joann Holt Walking Trail and Seasonal Display Gardens

Come and enjoy the outdoor beauty of the the Joann Holt Walking Trail.  Opened to the public in 2008, this one mile trail gently meanders through an upland hardwood forest down to a wetland providing visitors with a unique look at the different native plant species occupying these ecosystems.  The trail is an easy to moderate walk and is open during daylight hours.  Family Activity Sheets are also available at each trail entrance and at the short loop.  These sheets provide groups and families with interactive games along the trail.  Whether you are searching for shapes or animal habitats and nests, these sheets are fun for all ages.  Once you have completed your search, please place sheets and markers in the box where you exit.

While at the Columbus Botanical Garden, also visit the Seasonal Garden Display Area. These beds were created to show off the best flowering annuals and perennials for use in local gardens. So, come and spend the afternoon enjoying native plant species and learn what plants grow best in your garden and watch your garden grow!

  The Columbus Botanical Garden provides the community with year round unique and fun educational activities for all ages.  Check back regularly to find out what's growing on at the Garden!