Join Us for the 31st Southwest Ohio Perennial School!
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Date: April 10, 2025
β° Time: 9:00 AM (Doors open at 8:00 AM)
π Location: Clermont County Fairgrounds, 4-H Hall
1000 Locust Street, Owensville, Ohio 45160
π° Cost: $50
π± Registration is now open! The registration form is attached.
Join us for a day of expert insights, gardening inspiration, and networking with fellow plant enthusiasts. Our lineup of speakers includes:
πΏ Carol Trosset (Hamilton County MGV & Author) β Cultivating Woodland Wildflowers
Discover the diverse wildflowers of southern Ohio’s forests and their role in the ecosystem. Dr. Trosset will share insights from her family’s woodland restoration project and discuss the impact of climate change on blooming cycles.
π§ Eugene Braig (OSU Program Director, Aquatic Ecosystems) β Ponds and Pond-Loving Plants
Explore wetland and aquatic species that thrive in and around ponds, their benefits, and invasive species to avoid.
πΈ Brian Grubb (Educator, University of Cincinnati) β Herbaceous Ornamentals at UC
Gain insights into the teaching and study of herbaceous ornamentals at UC, including student projects from the past three years.
π Ryan Slaughter (OSU Extension Educator, Ross County) β Getting Started with Brambles
Learn how to grow blackberries and raspberries, covering site selection, soil preparation, planting, trellising, and pruning.
πΌ Jenny Stoneking (OSU Extension Educator, Adams County) β Year-Round Color with Perennials
Discover how to design a perennial garden that showcases vibrant color in every season, even in winter!
For more information, visit clermont.osu.edu or contact neal.331@osu.edu.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your gardening knowledge and connect with fellow enthusiasts! πΏβ¨