A Personal History of GrowFest
By Karen Kahle, CGC Executive Director
There are as many personal stories around our spring plant event as there are people who attend. Here’s one that began over two decades ago.
The Magic of Foraging
By Julie Dennewitz, CGC Horticulturist
It’s no accident that we’ll have more edible native plants than ever before at this year’s GrowFest!
Ephemeral Acts of Conservation
By Sam Settlemyre, CGC Conservation Program Manager
Sometimes small things—like the spring ephemerals you’ll find at GrowFest—can make a bigger difference than you’d expect.
Why Is This My Special Garden?
By Donna S. Grummich, Grateful Mother and New CGC Board Member
In an increasingly rootless society, one family has made Hauck Botanic Garden a part of their multi-generational story.
Seeds as Culture
By Kymisha Montgomery, CGC Urban Agriculture Coordinator
A seed is the start of a plant, but it’s also so much more—from culture to community to nourishment.
Growing Through GrowFest
By Brandon Reynolds, CGC Community Engagement Coordinator
GrowFest isn’t just a plant sale. It’s a place for our community to gather, learn new things and explore the gateway between humanity and the natural world.
A Family Affair
By Ellie Falk, CGC Youth Education Coordinator
How do you create a garden space that welcomes and is cared for by kids and adults alike?
CGC Spring Updates
No winter hibernating here. From grounds maps to CGDT graduates to new board members, we've been busy with all kinds of things!
Donors & Sponsors
We depend on the generous support of individuals and businesses to keep doing what we do. Thank you for sustaining our work!
