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 […]
Caterpillar Crawl & Movie (ft. The Extraordinary Caterpillar) “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” movie screening and caterpillar crawl. Keeping in the theme of all things moth and caterpillar, we will be showing a new movie from Homegrown National Park. After the movie, we’ll venture outside and comb the nursery to discover which familiar faces are around and […]
This event will be taught by award-winning native landscape designer, Amy Dutt, and will feature hands-on strategies and techniques used by professionals. Topics covered will include correct plant placement, wetland indicator status, shape, flow and balance, weed suppression, seasonal considerations, using texture, and controlling height. - COST $10 (ticket price can be used towards a […]
Tickets are available on our online store now! Join painter Mary Jane Ward for a one day workshop on plein air painting as we study the limited colors and shifting light of the late summer landscape. Working on location at the Scioto Gardens, students will learn techniques for working quickly, simplifying complex scenes, mixing […]
Spiders of Ohio followed by a spider hunt with Richard Bradley (Emeritus Associate Professor at the OSU EEO Biology Dept; and Volunteer Curator of the William Barrows Spider Collection OSU Museum of Biodiversity We’ve seen such a rich array of spiders at Scioto Gardens and September brought some of the most beautiful and interesting. So, […]
