Columbus Garden School

10/17/2026

Bring some flowers into the house … chances of a frost tonight in Columbus.

10/16/2026

Our October - early November newsletter is out! PLUS seed collecting at the CGS Prairie.

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Email from Columbus Garden School October Workshops and Seed Collection What's NEW at the Columbus Garden School   Prairie Seed Collecting! Saturday, Oct. 24th 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Columbus Garden Sch

10/12/2026

😯 OK, it's surprising enough that I have 63 (!!!) people whose first name is "Lisa" in my CGS student database ... 10 "Tiffanys" ... but NINETY-ONE "Jennifers"?

🫠 Holy moly, people.

And fertheluvofgawd, y'all, PLEASE include your last names when you register for a class. I have 71 "Amys". 😵‍🤪

10/11/2026

FREE PLANTS*

Does a seed germinating or the growth of a new plant make your heart sing? I still feel a thrill when my seedlings emerge or my cuttings put out new leaves. And my cheap heart gets twice as excited when I create new plants out of existing plants -- they cost nothing but time, preparation, and possibly some rooting hormone powder.

We have a couple of seats left in our "NATIVE PLANT PROPAGATION WORKSHOP: SHRUBS & SEEDS" taking place at CGS on Sat. Oct. 17th. We'll spend half of the class learning how to take and successfully propagate new shrubs from hardwood cuttings. The second half of the class focuses on the proper harvesting, stratification, and germination of wildflower seeds. All plant materials are collected on site at CGS. You'll take home a handful of stems and seeds you collect yourself -- as well as the knowledge to create new plants from old favorites! Visit our website for more info and to REGISTER ASAP.

10/09/2026

Hardneck, softneck, porcelain, silverskin, Rocambole, elephant ... there are hundreds of varieties of garlic, and chances are you've only ever tried one or two. And that's a shame because growing garlic is an easy allium plant for every gardener! Planted in October/November and harvested next summer -- it's an edible plant we grow every year at the Columbus Garden School. Join expert grower and herbalist Bernadett as she walks us through the history, cultivation, and medicinal uses of garlic during her ONE-HOUR ONLINE WORKSHOP!

Link is in the image. C'mon, it's good for you AND tasty, too.

10/09/2026

Our LAST 2026 “Grow Culinary Mushrooms in the Home Garden” workshop is this Sat. Oct 10th – please reg ASAP. We have ONE SEAT left. Ayla is a wonderful instructor and you will learn a LOT about growing mushrooms via 3 methods – log, bucket, and directly in your garden bed!

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10/06/2026

10/05/2026

Sorting ideas and slides for tomorrow’s presentation at the Old Worthington Library on “Winter-Friendly Winterization”. Join us at 6:30 pm to discuss ideas to keep our Midwest suburban wildlife* alive and thriving through winter.
* Does NOT include bison, beavers, or Uncle Jim Bob. That’s a whole other presentation. 🧐