Group Presentations
Presentations, Workshops and Tours available 2008 - 2009
Self-Guided Tour of the grounds and adjacent Hauck Botanic Garden, aka, Sooty Acres. Brochure available at front desk. [no charge]
Hauck Botanic Garden (aka Sooty Acres) PowerPoint presentation of “The Early Years,” plant collections, gardens and plants of note. One half hour.
[no charge if given on site. $75 for off site presentation]
The Hoffman Library: a guided tour about using this treasured CGC collection of more than 2500 volumes. One of only three circulating libraries of its kind in Ohio.
[no charge for this on-site presentation – based on availability of the room]
Ask the Experts: Panel discussion with our Horticulture Helpline volunteers, serving Cincinnati gardeners since 1979. Bring your questions.
[no charge for this on-site program, charge for room only]
Guided Tour of the Grounds and Sooty Acres Park: given by staff and tour docents. Major plant collections & gardens will be visited, and seasonal horticulture interest noted. Group size 10-45. [Fee: $75]
Rain Barrels / Rain Gardens: Discussion about two storm water management tools for the home garden. [Fee: $75] Peter Huttinger/Corina Bullock
Xeriscaping: Choosing plants that will not only survive but thrive with less rain; planning the garden, where to get plants and more tips. [Fee: $75] Cara Hague
Composting and Soil Building for the Home Garden: Learn some easy methods to improve your soil from resources at your home.
[Fee: $75] Corina Bullock/Peter Huttinger/Cara Hague
Perennials for Cincinnati Gardeners: This lecture discusses interesting and beautiful plants that not everyone is growing, but should, if they are already gardening in our area. [Fee: $75] Paul Koloszar
Hydrangea: The New, Old Favorite: shrub for any garden. Cultural care and varieties available, how to dry them for year-round enjoyment. PowerPoint presentation. [Fee: $75] Connie Booth
Hellebores: Another new, old favorite plant: and a must for today’s gardens. Presentation without slides, learn cultural care and the variety now available.
[Fee: $75] Connie Booth
Hosta: the Gift From Asia. A bit of history, methods of propagation, what's new on the horizon. In season: tour of the Pat Kipp Memorial Shade Garden featuring 300+ Hosta and shade-loving companion plants. Off season: includes slides.
[Fee: $75] Connie Booth
Grasses, the Hair of the Garden: Explore the varied uses of this group of plants, learn cultural care information and which grasses to choose for your garden. PowerPoint
[Fee: $75] Connie Booth
Made in the Shade: Learn the types of shade & problems of shade gardening. Take home a starter list of plants for various types of shady settings. With or without slides.
[Fee: $75] Connie Booth
Programming for Kids: a variety of age-appropriate, high interest topics.
[Fee: based on number of participants] Corina Bullock
Edible Flowers: (During the growing season) Learn about and taste various ways to include flowers in your food preparation.
[Fee: $75 plus $25 fee for supplies] Connie Booth
Beneficial Insects: Learn to recognize the bugs that are our allies and how to choose plants which attract them. [Fee: $75] Connie Booth
It is Easier Going Green Than We May Think: practical ideas for homeowners who want to make a difference in their carbon footprint.
[Fee: $75] CGC staff
Pruning for Homeowners: what, when and how to prune. Look at various tools for the task and get a hands-on look at pruning. Increase confidence for upkeep of your shrubs, trees and perennials. Learn about selecting an arborist.
[Fee: $75] Connie Booth
Workshops Available:
Create An Autumn Or Holiday Botanical Topiary.
Workshop fee: $35/person. Size: 8 - 20.
Create A Seasonal Floral Arrangement. Call for fee information. Size: 8 - 20.
Create A Moss Wreath Or Candle Ring using botanicals for decoration.
Workshop Fee: $20/person. Size: 8 - 20.
Create Holiday Wreaths Or Topiary Decorations.
Priced per person. Call for fee information. Size: 8 - 20.