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Gardening is one of America’s most popular hobbies, and rightfully so. It not only
relaxes and soothes the mind, but also burns calories and can produce food for your
family. At Five Rivers MetroParks, we have a wide variety of gardening and horticultural
programs. From walks to workshops, festivals to full-day seminars there’s something
for everyone, whether you are a beginner or a Master Gardener.
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| Day | DateTime | Program | Location | Age | Price | Registration Availability |
| Tue |
01/06
- 01/11
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Pruning for Health and Beauty
This is a 2-part (theory on day one, hands-on practicum on day two) introduction to all aspects of pruning. Learn the best way to manage overgrown shrubs and trees, along with pruning best practices. This is the prerequisite class for the upcoming plant specific pruning classes. Reservations required and limited, call 937-434-9005 or register online.
| Cox Arboretum MetroPark | All ages | Free |  |
| Wed |
01/07
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Tea Time Talks: From Seed to Bloom
Learn which plants are easy to grow from seeds. Soils, light requirements and transplanting times will also be discussed. Participants will also learn how to interpret seed catalogs and requirements to grow plants successfully at home. Bring your seed catalogs. Reservations required and limited, call 434-9005 or register online.
| Cox Arboretum MetroPark | All ages | Free | |
| Fri |
01/16
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Lunch and Learn: Design Essentials
Learn the essentials needed to create a good garden design. You will learn how to gather essential information in designing a garden as we as calculate how many plants are needed to fill a space.
| Cox Arboretum MetroPark | All ages | Free | |
| Wed |
01/21
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Foolproof Plants for the Weekend Warrior
Not everyone wants to spend a great deal of time 'fussing' in the garden. Discover plants that are spectacular and require minimal effort. We will introduce you to plants, from trees and shrubs to perennials, which are tough as nails as well as those you might want to avoid. Registration required and limited, call 937-434-9005 or register online.
| Cox Arboretum MetroPark | All ages | Free | |
| Tue |
01/27
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Landscaping 101 for the Homeowner
Learn how to design residential landscapes in this multi-session course. This course will cover site evaluation, layout strategy, hardscape design, wall and deck building, irrigation needs, along with special needs, proper planting techniques, and best plants for Ohio. Each class will include a lecture and lab time to work on a hands-on component. Fee: $75/Foundation member; $85/non-member; required with registration. Make checks payable to Five Rivers MetroParks. Reservations required and limited, call 937-434-9005.
| Cox Arboretum MetroPark | All ages | $85.00 | |
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Past Activities |
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The programs below have been run in the past and may appear in the future. Call
(937) 275-PARK to find out when they may be offered again or to put in a request.
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Master Organic Gardening Methods Course
This in-depth, 17-week horticulture program includes these topics: botany for
gardeners,
plant propagation, herbaceous ornamentals, landscape design, native plants, herbs,
plant pathology, and more.
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Your Best Vegetable Garden - Gardening Course
A different topic will be covered each week that will lead to you growing "your
best vegetable garden.” Weekly classes will include a lecture and hands-on activity.
Guest speakers will be professional instructors from commercial and horticultural
fields with expertise in the following topics: composting and soil preparation,
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Miami Valley Gardening Conference
Since 1996, the Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation and Five Rivers MetroParks have presented
this conference as part of their commitment to horticultural education. Providing
a full day of learning from experts on a variety of topics to over 300 gardeners,
it is the largest and most successful conference of its kind in the region.
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Bus Tours
Day-trips to regional destinations are designed to help you expand your circle of
horticultural resources. See
Wegerzyn
Garden’s events page to look for upcoming bus tours.
Suggestions for sites of interest are always welcome at (937) 277-6545, ext. 1609.
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Partners
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Five Rivers MetroParks is excited to work with local gardening specialty shops that
form the backbone of a thriving gardening community.
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Clubs |
The greater Dayton area and surrounding region is privileged to have dozens of garden
oriented clubs. Contact these clubs to find more area residents interested in gardening
activities:
- Cox Arboretum Bonsai Society
- Miami Valley Hosta Society
- Miami Valley
Orchid Society
- Miami Valley Water Garden Society
- Garden Club Federation
of Dayton
- Ikebana Int'l. (Japanese culture & flower arranging)
- Miami
Valley Daylily & Hardy Perennial Society
- Miami Valley Rose Society
- Midwest Hybridizers (Daylilies)
- Ohara School
(Japanese flower arranging)
- Ohio Association of Garden Clubs (Region 3)
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Featured Park/Amenity
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Grow With Your Neighbors (GWYN) Community Gardens
Since 1986, the Grow With Your Neighbors program has been helping urban residents in Montgomery
County develop and maintain community gardens and green projects, transforming vacant lots into
productive open spaces.
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