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Spring Into Gardening: Tried & True Perennials

This class is part of a 5-week series. If you are interested in all 5 topics of this Spring Into Gardening Series, sign up for all 5 classes for a 20% discount by calling Nicole Tabit at 6147158156. 

Join us at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens this March for an inspiring talk, “”Tried and True Perennials.”” Discover reliable, low-maintenance favorites that deliver lasting beauty and outstanding seasonal color to your garden year after year. We’ll explore some of Fred’s personal favorite native perennials, perfectly adapted to central Ohio’s climate, and highlight pollinator-friendly selections that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you’ll leave with practical recommendations for the Midwest’s best-performing herbaceous perennials, fun plant stories, expert insights, and a sneak peek at exciting new varieties arriving in local garden centers this spring.

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Instructor: Fred Higginbotham Fred Higginbotham, III is the Operations Manager at Millcreek Gardens, one of the Midwest’s leading wholesale nurseries. His love for horticulture began as a young boy growing marigolds from seed in clay pots, sparking a lifelong passion that led him to study Floriculture at SUNY Alfred State and Crop Science at The Ohio State University. While at OSU, Fred secured an internship at Millcreek Gardens that shaped his career—building into more than 20 years of growing, learning and sharing with others. Today, he oversees production of high-quality perennials, herbs, annuals, and his enthusiasm for growing plants and building a thriving business continues to grow stronger every day.