When it's time to take down your Christmas tree, you'll need to know how to properly dispose of it if you purchased a real tree. There are multiple ways to recycle your Christmas tree, including curbside pickup, drop-off locations for mulching, easy backyard composting, or you can even give it to … [Read more...] about How to recycle your Christmas tree in Columbus (to the goats, birds and more)
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Winter Ice Festival at Franklin Park Conservatory: Ice Carving, Skating, and more
Winter in Columbus is just getting started with the dazzling Winter Ice Festival at Franklin Park Conservatory on January 14, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25, 2026 from 5 - 9 pm. Each evening will feature icy fun, creative artistry, and family-friendly entertainment that will warm … [Read more...] about Winter Ice Festival at Franklin Park Conservatory: Ice Carving, Skating, and more
Birding, Adventures, and more at Grange Insurance Audubon Center
The Grange Insurance Audubon Center offers fun events and activities for all ages to connect with nature. The Audubon Center is located in downtown Columbus within the Scioto Audubon Metro Park, but you'll feel like you are away from the city and immersed in nature along the Scioto … [Read more...] about Birding, Adventures, and more at Grange Insurance Audubon Center
Central Ohio Orchid Society Show + Sale at Polaris Fashion Place
Whether you grow your own orchids, want to grow your own orchids, or just like looking at flowers, the Central Ohio Orchid Society Show + Sale is fun for anyone! The show features prize-winning orchids and displays by neighboring orchid societies that have been judged and awarded by certified … [Read more...] about Central Ohio Orchid Society Show + Sale at Polaris Fashion Place
The Central Ohio Home & Design Show
The Central Ohio Home & Design Show will take over the Bricker Building at the Ohio Expo Center from September 5-7, 2025. Formerly the Fall Home Show, this new concept will feature more than 150 local exhibitors in home, design, and lifestyle, plus engaging presentations and hands-on … [Read more...] about The Central Ohio Home & Design Show
13 fields and farms with Lavender in Ohio to visit this Summer
We can't get enough of gorgeous fields of flowers, and lavender fields are some of the prettiest (and best smelling) fields you can enjoy! Find out where you can find some amazing lavender in Ohio. And then see where you can find Sunflower Fields in Ohio, including many in Central Ohio, starting … [Read more...] about 13 fields and farms with Lavender in Ohio to visit this Summer
Beautiful Blooms at Coshocton Sunflower Festival
Sunflowers season is highly anticipated in Central Ohio during which the sunflower unofficially officially becomes the flower of Instagram. The Coshocton Sunflower Festival brings all of the happiness and photo ops to a 4-acre field this August. Heading in the 7th year of the festival, the … [Read more...] about Beautiful Blooms at Coshocton Sunflower Festival
Free Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory
Celebrate birds, bees, butterflies and all of the creatures that make our gardens grow during Pollinator Palooza, happening Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Franklin Park Conservatory in conjunction with National Pollinator Week. Engage with various organizations that are raising awareness for … [Read more...] about Free Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory
Lavender Fest Blooms at Timbuk Farms
Granville’s Timbuk Farms is bringing florals and family fun to Licking County in June with their first-ever Lavender Fest! From June 14–15 and June 21–22, 2025, Lavender Fest invites guests to stroll down “Lavender Lane,” amongst the raised lavender beds. Take pics and enjoy the … [Read more...] about Lavender Fest Blooms at Timbuk Farms
Columbus Park of Roses features 13 acres of blooms in the middle of Columbus
Created in 1953, Columbus Park of Roses in Whetstone Park is one of the largest public rose gardens in the U.S. It has grown to include over 7,500 rose specimens, as well as 100's of varieties of bulbs, herbs, perennials, shrubs and trees. I'm embarrassed to admit that I lived … [Read more...] about Columbus Park of Roses features 13 acres of blooms in the middle of Columbus
Shop Red Twig Farms Peony Plant Sale
Red Twig Farms is located just outside of New Albany, Ohio, and features locally grown Peonies, Dogwood, Willows and Pussy Willows, Specialty Tulips, Daffodils and Ranunculus on 12 acres of land. They ship bouquets and stems all over the US, and are the first farm in Ohio to be Certified American … [Read more...] about Shop Red Twig Farms Peony Plant Sale
Cool Season Annuals Sale discount with Chadwick Arboretum
Support Chadwick Arboretum during the annual Cool Season Crop Sale at deMonye's Greenhouse from tba 2023 from 9:00am - 5:00pm. There will be thousands of plants available for purchase, including Pansies, Violas, Primroses, Alyssums, Snapdragons, and more! Receive 25% … [Read more...] about Cool Season Annuals Sale discount with Chadwick Arboretum
Free wildflower seeds from ARM & HAMMER™
Offer expired in 2020. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, ARM & HAMMER™ is giving away FREE wildflower seeds in a plantable seed card to grow colorful flowers in your yard or a flowerpot. Plantable seed cards are so easy to use - just put in a pot or in the ground, cover … [Read more...] about Free wildflower seeds from ARM & HAMMER™
