For additional information or to register, please call the registrar at 614.645.5923 or Download a registration form here

Focusing on how plants and gardening can improve our neighborhoods, our health and our planet, this program provides educational resources for community
gardeners, teachers and home gardeners. Classes can be taken by the public one at a time, or participants can earn a community gardener certification by  taking a series of classes with an emphasis on one of five tracks, indicated by the following codes:

Horticulture [HT]
Nutrition & Wellness [NW]
Community and Garden Leadership [CGL]
Sustainability & Green Practices [GP]
School Gardens [SG]

Gardening Body Mechanics [NW]
Learn to use body mechanics while performing yard work and gardening in order to prevent common associated aches and pains. Discussion includes relevant anatomy and relationships between movement and your body. Taught by OSU Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Therapist, Jacquelyn Ruen.
Thursdays, August 5, September 2; 1 - 3 p.m.
Tuesdays, August 17, September 14; 6 - 8 p.m.
$45 Members; $50 Non-members (per class)

Introduction to Bee Keeping [GP]
Want to keep bees? Dana Stahlman, president of  Central Ohio Beekeepers Association, will show you the basics in this four-class series.
Tuesdays, August 3, 10, 17 and 24, 6 - 8 p.m.
$30 Members; $35 Non-members (for series)

Season Extension [GP]
Extend the growing season with simple-to-construct hoop houses, cold-frames and plant varietals that are conducive to three or four season production.
Thursday, August 5, 6 - 8 p.m.
$15 Members; $20 Non-members

Integrated Pest Management [GP]
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an environmentally sound approach to controlling pests. Learn the practice and how to identify major pests.
Saturday, August 7, 10 - 12 p.m.
$15 Members; $20 Non-members

Botany for Gardeners [SG]
This three-class series is designed to teach the basics of plant life for those who want to know more plant biology.
August 5, 12, 19, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
October 7, 14, 21, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
$45 Members; $50 Non-members (for series)

Science and Math in the Garden [SG]
This class is for K-12 teachers, parents, and others who are interested in using a garden as a place of learning and growth for children.
Saturday, September 11, 1 - 3 p.m.
$15 Members; $20 Non-members

Starting a Community Garden [CGL]
Learn how to organize your group, find a site, garden logistics and keep your garden going in this series.
Wednesdays, September 1, 8, 15, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
$45 Members; $50 Non-members (for series)

School Gardens – Fall Plantings [SG]
School has started and now is the time to plan a fall planting schedule for your school garden.
Saturday, September 11, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$15 Members; $20 Non-members

Fundamentals of Gardening
This three-class series will prepare you for the upcoming growing season. Sign up for all three and save.
$40 Members; $45 Non-members (for series)

Garden Backbone [HT]
Learn about soils, drainage, garden prep, compost, mulch and simple plant characteristics.
Wednesday, August 4, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
$15 Members; $20 Non-members

Garden Schedule [HT]
Learn how to use the garden calendar, how and when to best sow seeds and transplant, and putting the garden to bed.
Wednesday, August 11, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
$15 Members; $20 Non-members

Garden Shed [HT]
Learn how to use the right tools for your garden chores and how to care for and sharpen them. Class includes proper watering and fertilizing tips.
Wednesday, August 18, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
$15 Members; $20 Non-members

Plant Identification Series
Learn the science behind plants and techniques used to properly identify each group. Each course will include both classroom and field study time.

Perennials [HT]
Saturday, August 14, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$15 Members; $20 Non-members

Annuals [HT]
Saturday, August 28, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$15 Members; $20 Non-members

Plant Propagation [HT]
Come get your hands dirty and learn basic principles to produce new plant material from those already in your garden.
Saturday, September 25, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$15 Members; $20 Non-members

For additional information or to register, please call the registrar at 614.645.5923 or Download a registration form here

HORTICULTURIST LED TOURS/TALKS

No advance registration necessary, just stop by and join the fun.

HORT WALK
• Tour different parts of the Conservatory and Grounds each week
• Get the inside scoop on how we care for our collections
• Learn interesting plant facts and see what’s in bloom
• Ask your Questions
• Learn cool FPC Facts
• See and hear about a special plant each week

Saturdays: August 7, 21; September 4, 18
11 a.m. - Noon
Free with admission