Columbus Garden School

09/07/2026

WHICH ONE OF YOU FABULOUS PEOPLE DID THE “Ding-n-Dash” AND DROPPED OFF THESE TOOLS FOR SATURDAY’S Garden & Garage Sale?!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

Saturday, Sept. 12th
1-4 pm
Columbus Garden School
1350 E. Cooke Rd. 43224
> Native plants, tools, garden pots and decor, painting gear, ice cream maker (?), bird stuff, and did we mention COOL PLANTS? <

You can preorder plants on our website if you prefer.

09/06/2026

Hey folks - Our Construction Workshops for Women are some of the most competitive classes we offer at CGS. We always have more students than seats available, and that’s why these workshops usually sell out.

Over the past 2 weeks, we’ve had more than a few “no shows” — and no notification of an impending absence.

While the forfeited class fee may not seem like much to some people, the point is that they blocked access to another student who really wanted or needed the knowledge.

CGS is the only place in CBUS that offers classes like this. If you can’t make it to class, PLEASE DROP US A NOTE. Email or text is fine. Contact info is shown on every communication from us.

We often have a waiting list, or I can post the available spot on social media. Even a few hours can make a huge difference to someone who was unable to register for a sold-out class.

Plans change and things come up. Sharing is caring. We will greatly appreciate you if you let us know you will be absent!

(Of course, we greatly prefer it when you come to class, too. 🙂)

09/05/2026

🌿 Our Plant Sale page on the CGS website is now UP TO DATE! And at this exciting moment in time, every listing has plants available for purchase NOW. Place an order and I'll pull your plants ASAP for easy pickup at the Columbus Garden School.

September is a great time to plant prairie perennials so they get a jump start on next spring. The ground is still warm enough to stimulate root growth, but the shorter, cooler days mean less stress as they get established.

We sell mostly native plants. Our lineup includes flowering perennials in plugs, 4-inch, quarts, and gallons; native grasses (3 kinds); shrubs like dogwood and bayberry; and edible plants including strawberries, herbs, and ELDERBERRIES.

Of course, you can roll the dice 🎲🎲 and see what's left at our FALL GARDEN PLANT & TOOL SALE on Saturday, Sept. 12. But you can buy today and know you got the best plants available!

09/05/2026

This means YOU.

The Community Backyards rebate program is starting to wind down! The next couple of weeks are your last chance to get a SWACO compost bin for $30 ($70 off retail price).

Take the class and quiz at www.communitybackyards.org to purchase your discounted compost bin to be picked up at our office September 12!

09/01/2026

🍄🌿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 & 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗦 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁-𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
at the Columbus Garden School

Most classes still have seats available!
Learn some practical skills this fall!
Spend two hours on your own mental health!

Please sign up ASAP as classes have been filling quickly. Visit our events page for direct links to our website at Columbus Garden School 🎨🔨🍄

09/01/2026

We've found that while all blazing stars attract Monarchs, almost everything does a better job than the standard garden center Liatris spicata. Try something new!

08/30/2026

Woke Kingdom

08/29/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐁𝐄𝐃𝐒
Who has one? Which brand, and do you like/love/hate it? What tips do you have for purchasing or using a metal bed? What would you do differently next time?

Yours truly hit the corner of the large raised bed with the lawn tractor this week, and I discovered just how rotten the old wood was. I know some of my beds inside the demonstration garden are also beginning to rot out. Oof, just when I was thinking I got everything into a smoothly running operation! But I think metal beds are probably the best way to go for the future.

08/28/2026

FINALLY got around to cleaning my garlic harvested back in July! Thank gawd it’s a forgiving allium. I had is curing in our dark, warm garage. Shown here is the ‘Music’ variety, an easily grown hardneck garlic. Thanks to instructor Sharon and friend Jo R. for providing the initial cloves.

Did you grow garlic this year - how did it go? Any trouble with heat or rain?