OPEN GARDEN TOUR

May 18, 2008

The 2008 Open Garden Tour Program, sponsored by the Horticultural Sub-Commission of the Columbus Recreation & Parks Department announces the second series of gardens open to the public this season. The following gardens will be open free of charge on Sunday, May 18 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

1159 Ashland Ave. (Grandview)

(Ms. Yeldell)

A woodland garden with native plants and mature trees. Tropicals interspersed with perennials and annuals.

Grandview exit off 670, turn right onto Grandview Ave. Turn left on rt. 33 (BP station). Turn right on Urlin, then left on Merrick. Turn right on Ashland, 2^nd house on the left.

93 W. Hubbard Ave. (Victorian Village)

(Meredith Simpson & Paul Walter)

Structured design full of extensive, informal perennial plantings. Modern garden juxtaposed with 1890 home in historic area. Garden is back yard only.

Located 2 blocks west of High St., in Short North / Victorian Village area.

306 E. 11^th Ave.

(Cindy Donahey)

Parking lot garden with pussy willow, ferns, strawberry begonias.

Take 11^th Ave exit from I-71, head west to 306 E. 11^th; (near 4^th St. intersection.)

For more information, please call Karen Torvik at 262-3010.

UPCOMING EVENT: Columbus Rose Festival, June 14-15, 10a-8p, Columbus Park of Roses in Whetstone Park, 3901 N. High Street