An Allen County Children's Garden exhibit is receiving a new vinyl fence through an Eagle Scout project led by Troop 106 member Clyde Allen. The project will replace a decades-old wooden fence with a more durable, low-maintenance alternative while giving Allen valuable leadership and construction experience.
The Allen County Children's Garden is celebrating 30 years of volunteer-driven growth, with community members continuing to maintain the garden every Tuesday. The anniversary celebration will culminate with a public butterfly release and family activities on Sept. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Come rain or shine, an avid gardener is eager to learn more about what they sow, and the rain showers didn't keep people away at this week's Brown Bag Series with the Allen County Master Gardeners. This week's topic was "Wicked Plants." The program was inspired by the book of the same name by Amy Stewart about poisonous plants. Many plants in the garden can have some level of toxicity, but they don't have to be dangerous if you know what they are and treat them properly.
Dozens flocked to the Allen County Children's Garden this afternoon as a fan favorite started a new season. The Ohio State Master Gardener Volunteers are once again hosting the "Brown Bag Lunch" series on Tuesdays. Today's topic was everything you wanted to know about peonies. The flower is a captivating perennial that can flourish for more than a hundred years. The belief that it takes ants to open your peony bud is an old wives' tale. They are attracted to the sap but aren't needed to open the flower. The most important thing about the flower is how to plant it.
May 31, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State University Extension Allen County: Allen County – The Allen County Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting several educational programs this summer for children at the Lima Children’s Garden located at 620 West Market Street, Lima, OH 45801. They will host a Hands-on-Habitat program on Saturday, June 8, at 10 a.m. The program is for ages 5–10. Parents must stay on-site for the duration of the program. The cost is $10 per participant, and payments can be made on the day of the program. Pre-registration is required and is limited to 20 spots. To register, call 419-879-9108. Registration must be received by Friday, June 7.
It’s been more than a year since these gardening enthusiasts have been under the gazebo. The program is sponsored by the O.S.U. Extension of Allen County with their Master Gardeners as presenters. The programs are from 11:45 a.m. through about 12:45 p.m. so it fits right into your lunch hour.
It is a way to bring your outside garden inside to enjoy. Cut floral arranging was the topic at this week's Brown Bag Lunch Series at the Allen County Children's Garden. Master Gardeners say there is no wrong way to make an arrangement and your flowers will last as long in water as they will on the stem. You don't need a fancy vase as you can use a wide range of things like baskets, jars, mugs, and even plastic bottles to put your cuttings into.
Whether you're a garden enthusiast or just looking for something to do over your lunch hour, the Allen County Children's Garden is the place to be on Tuesdays.
