Whether you’re a homeowner with a small plot or a landscaper with a suite of clients, using native plants will elevate your home, landscape, and business. Gain access to trailblazing experts with more than 60 years of combined experience. You will learn the entire process from start to finish!   CLASS 1 The What and […]

Join us for our opening day of the 2026 season! Explore our extensive selection of native plants, including trees, shrubs, perennials, ferns, and grasses for all sites and conditions. Get a jump on the spring planting season and get advice from our friendly and knowledgeable team while you're shopping. If you can't make it out […]

Our first volunteer opportunity of 2026! We'll be amending our bat houses with predator guards as well as preparing new raised garden beds. Afterwards, we’ll take time to relax and have a vegan, home cooked lunch. Hope you can join us! When: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10:00 am -1:00 pmWhere: Scioto Gardens, 2870 Curve Rd, […]

In celebration of Earth Day, and in collaboration with Green Columbus, we'll be planting trees here at the nursery. Afterwards, we’ll take time to relax and have a vegan, home cooked lunch. Hope you can join us! When: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00 am -1:00 pmWhere: Scioto Gardens, 2870 Curve Rd, Delaware, OH 43015What: planting […]

This presentation explores the fascinating world of spring ephemerals—those unique plants that emerge, bloom, and disappear within a short window in early spring. Attendees will learn what defines a spring ephemeral and why these plants play such an important role in forest and garden ecosystems. The talk highlights both popular and lesser-known species, including Trillium, Virginia Bluebells, Wood […]

Gardening for Birds, followed by a bird walk with Chris Tonra (Associate Professor of Avian Wildlife Ecology at OSU’s School of Environment and Natural Resources; and Chair of the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park)   Early May is peak migration for birds returning to their breeding grounds, and Ohio is truly a […]

We will be attending the annual Spring Plant Sale at the Chadwick Arboretum once again this May, with a great selection of native plants available!

A wide variety of herbaceous plants, trees, and shrubs will be available from Wild Ones Columbus and other local vendors, including Scioto Gardens!   For complete details, visit the Wild Ones Columbus website.   Be sure to stop by!

Join Scioto Gardens Nursery at this free event to celebrate the birds, bees, frogs, and other creatures in our landscape who depend on native plants! Learn from wildlife experts and speakers sharing how to create habitat at your home. The Dos Patrones food truck will also be on hand serving up delicious Mexican street food, […]

Enjoy a day of art and plants at the Scioto Gardens’ Arts and Gardening Festival! Shop for handcrafted art, garden products, and native plants from 30 curated local artists and vendors (check them out below!). Listen to live music and enjoy great eats from Zaki Grill food truck and refreshments from Kei Cup espresso slow […]

We’ll be back for the 2026 Midwest Native Plant Conference’s plant sale with a wide selection of native plants. Advance Registration Required at: www.midwestnativeplants.org When: July 31 - August 2, 2026, with public shopping on Saturday, August 1 Where: Bergamo Center, 4400 Shakertown Rd, Dayton, OH 45430

A Night of Moths with Jim McCormac and Chelsea Gottfried (coauthors of “Gardening for Moths”) Back by popular demand! If you missed this event last summer, you’re in for a treat because we’re offering another opportunity to discover the world of moths with acclaimed naturalists, photographers, and authors Jim McCormac and Chelsea Gottfried. We’ll begin […]