Toledo Botanical Garden

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Take a Winter Discovery Stroll at TBG

Enjoy the beauty of winter in the Garden

Give the Gift of Toledo Botanical Garden!

Share the Garden with the horticulture and art lovers on your shopping list.

Offices Closed for the Holidays

TBG's Administrative Offices will be closed
December 25 - January 1...Happy Holidays!

Volunteer and Enrich Your Life

Volunteer and enrich your life through gardens, the arts and nature

We want to hear from you!

Share your thoughts about the Garden's future

UPDATE: TBG EMAIL

Please read this update from the TBG staff

Tune in to 13ABC

Sunday mornings for "What's Growing in the Garden?"

Composting is easy!

Do you still have leaves in your yard? Start a compost pile!

Call For Nominations

Now accepting nominations for the 4th Annual Crosby Award

Panoramic Garden Tour

Check out these beautiful Garden photos!

Gardener's Seed Swap

Toledo GROWs presents 3rd Annual Seed Swap

The Great Debate: Annuals vs. Perennials

Hear both sides of the story from the professionals!

Planned Giving: Ensure the Garden's Strong Future

How to sustain the Garden and leave your legacy

Volunteer Open House on Sunday

Come learn about TBG volunteer opportunities!

Snow, snow, and more snow!

Snow storm brings winter beauty to the Garden

Garden Tips from the Pros

TBG horticulture staff helps the home gardener

7th Annual Crosby Award Luncheon

Enjoy a fabulous spring luncheon and help us grow the Children's Garden

Gardens with a Purpose

Child Friendly Cities Topic of Presentation

Dr. Louise Chawla to speak April 9 at the Ward Pavillion. Free & open to the public.

Spring Plant Sale

TBG's Annual Festival of Gardening May 7 - 9, Members only preview May 6. Rain or shine all weekend!

UlrichPinciotti Design Group Wins Awards

TBG's logo, entrance sign and event invitation are honored

Birding at the Garden

Visit TBG to hear the spring songs of our resident birds

New Adult Classes at TBG

Yoga in the Garden, Spring Gardening Clinic and more!

Garden Advice from TBG's Experts

Spring clean up & dividing plants is just a click away

TBG Education Dept. Receives State Recognition

Growing Science Scholarship Program recognized by OEEF

TBG Awarded Grant from Columbia Gas

Controlling invasive & repopulating native species

Join us for First Sunday Open Art Days

May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3, noon - 4 pm,
free & open to the public! Presented by O-I

7th Annual Gardens Galore Contest

Enter your favorite garden in this contest blooming with fun!

Children's Summer Classes

Keep the kids busy this summer with art & nature programs

Toledo GROWs Volunteer Open House May 20

Learn how you can get involved in community gardening

42nd Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts

June 23 - 24 Presented by The Andersons

Blues & BBQ this Thursday!

Josh Boyd & The VIP Band, dinner beginning at 6 pm
Presented by Dennis Seffernick, with UBS

Toledo GROWs Featured in Sunday's Blade

Click here for article about community gardens in Toledo

Garden Closed Friday, June 25

For Crosby Festival of the Arts set up

Last Noon Tunes Concert Friday

Kick off the holiday weekend with music by Kerry Clark

The Garden will close at 5 pm Thursday

for our final Jazz in the Garden concert. Join us!

TBG Annual Report Available

Recap of 2006 now posted

1st Sunday Open Art Days & Arts in the Garden

August 2, 11 am - 5 pm. Free admission & parking. Hands on activities and art for sale.

Relive the fun of the 2007 Crosby Fest

doToledo captures the best of Crosby Festival of the Arts

Fall Festival October 11

Plant Sale and Scarecrow Contest... a free afternoon of fun for the whole family

A Taste of Diversity

Sun. Sept. 20 1 pm - 5 pm at TBG

Free & open to the public

Teacher Appreciation Days

TBG Children's Ed Department offers freebies for teachers

International Interns Call TBG Home

Learn about our interns in this 4-part series

Metroparks to seek 1.4 Mill Replacement Levy

Vote "yes" for your Metroparks!

Garden Tip: Deadheading

Advice from TBG's horticulture staff

Enjoy the fall colors at gardens across the nation

Your TBG membership will take you there!

Winning Scarecrows Announced!

from the Fall Festival held Sunday October 14th

See the colors of fall at TBG

It's a beautiful time of year. Click to download a map.

Register online for fall classes

Make a wreath, centerpiece or other holiday decor

It's time to plant bulbs

Click here for tips from TBG's experts

Calling all artists!

Apply now for the 45th Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts

June 25 - 27, 2010

Visit Vintage Gardens Gallery at TBG

Shop for truly unique gifts for everyone on your holiday list

Poinsettia - a holiday favorite

Learn about the history of this interesting plant and tips on care and upkeep for your Poinsettias

New Art in the Garden

Sculpture by Tom Lingeman installed off Bancroft entrance

View the in-progress Master Plan

See the exciting future of Toledo Botanical Garden

Come see "Accessible Expressions"

VSA arts of Ohio exhibit open throughout March

Classes offered at Art Abilities Studio

Toledo Botanical Garden unveils new art studio

TBG seeks Crosby Award nominees

Nominate an outstanding woman for this prestigious award

6th Annual Seed Swap

Exchange seeds, learn new skills & diversify your garden! February 27 - free & open to the public

Discover the Garden

Introducing a new reason to visit TBG
with your family each season

Now hiring horticulture professionals

Come work at the beautiful Toledo Botanical Garden

Horticulture How-To

Vegetative Propagation

The Cultured Food Revolution is coming to town

Acclaimed chef and author Nancy Lee Bentley to present workshops in April at TBG.

Art of Soup this Saturday at TBG

This "Empty Bowls" event will benefit the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank

Kick off the gardening season

with a visit to TBG's Spring Plant Sale!

TBG Now Hiring Environmental Educator

Come work at the beautiful Toledo Botanical Garden

45th Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts

Don't miss our region's premiere fine arts festival
June 26 - 27, 2010 Presented by The Andersons

New Children's Summer Programs

Engage your child in gardens, the arts and nature this summer with our new public programs

Welcome Artist In Residence Carol Tyler

Ohio Arts Council grant brings world-renowned
cartoonist to TBG

Member Appreciation Night

at Jazz in the Garden Thursday July 24

Friday Noon Tunes

now through August 22 - concerts alternate between TBG and Wildwood Preserve Metropark

Arts Gone Wild

Come celebrate Toledo's artistic instincts

August 8 - 11 at the zoo

TBG Seeks Local Artists

Request for Artist Qualifications for Children's Garden Design Team; Submissions Due September 5th

Gardens Galore Contest Winners Announced

Awards were presented during a reception at TBG Sunday August 24

Vintage Gardens Gallery Gift Shop

will be closed on Sundays until Nov. 30th. Click here for their business hours.

Register your class for a field trip to TBG

Children's Education Department offers an exciting
line up of award-winning programs.

City of Toledo presents Taste of Diversity

Sunday September 21, 1 pm - 5 pm at TBG

TBG now hiring!

Work in a beautiful garden setting. TBG is hiring in horticulture, turf management and development.

Scarecrow Contest Winners Announced

The scarecrows at the Fall Festival were a big hit!
Click here to see who won.

Orchids

Find out all you need to know about caring for these tropical beauties!

Winter Care for your Evergreens

Click here for tips to protect your evergreens from Jack Frost's winter winds

Crosby Festival of the Arts wins award

Voted "Best Art Event" in 2008 in the Toledo City Paper's annual "Best of Toledo" edition

TBG has new phone numbers

Click here for a complete contact list for all departments

Victory Gardens and Victory in the Kitchen

Vintage Gardens Gallery Gift Shop Sale

Great discounts offered March 18 - 28

It's time for spring cleaning!

Click here for tips on cleaning up your garden from a TBG horticulturist

Shared Lives Studio Exhibit at TBG

TBG hosting exhibit by Lott Industries artists in
celebration of Disabilities Awareness Month

Aromatherapy Workshop

Tuesday April 7, 11 am - 12:30 pm at TBG

Spring Plant Sale

Join us for a celebration of gardening! May 8 - 10

It's time to divide perennials

Click here for tips from our experts

Summer programs offered for kids

TBG presents a new series of affordable, educational summer programs for children.

Looking for something fun for Mothers' Day?

Bring mom to the Garden for a picnic!

Yoga in the Garden at TBG

Practice yoga outdoors in a beautiful, calming garden setting. Three sessions offered this summer.

Gardens Galore Contest

Winners announced

Don't miss Kelly Broadway at Jazz in the Garden

This Thurs. beginning at 6:30 pm. CityQ Barbeque & Flying Rhino will be selling food and beverages

Arts Gone Wild is going on today!

Don't let a little rain keep you from enjoying this free event! Free admission & parking

Celebrate Urban Birds

Help with important research - participate in the "10 minute watch" Urban Bird project at TBG!

Toledo GROWs Community Garden Tour

Come see what's growing throughout Toledo!

Thursday August 6th

It's back to school time!

Enrich your students' minds with a field trip to Toledo Botanical Garden!

Blair Museum 100th Anniversary

Ceramics Illuminated exhibit opening and celebration event to be held Sept. 6, 2 pm - 4 pm

Real Food for a Change with Dr. Wayne Roberts

Author & manager of the Toronto Food Policy Council, Mon. 9/28, 6:30 pm at the downtown library

Plant Sale This Weekend

Fall is a great time for planting!

Scarecrow Contest Winners Announced

Thanks to everyone who came out to TBG's Fall Festival

Benefit for the Toledo GROWs Seed Swap

Thursday October 29, 5 pm - 9 pm at Manos Restaurant

Volunteers needed to "glean" fields

Pitch in to help Marcy Kaptur fight hunger in our region!

Holidays in the Manor House

Visit the spectacular Manor House at Wildwood Metropark Dec. 6 - 13

Tips for Winterizing Your Lawn Mower

A little work now can save you time and expense next season!

Heralding the Holidays Correction

The Blade had incorrect information in today's edition. The event begins tomorrow Fri. 12/4 at 5 pm

Special December Hours

Come enjoy a holiday stroll through the Garden. Main gate open until 8 pm during month of December

Toledo Botanical Garden Offices Closed

Our offices will be closed 12/24/2009 through 1/04/2010. Happy holidays!

Scott Kunst to speak at Toledo Botanical Garden

Free and open to the public - Wed. Feb. 17 at 10:30 a.m. in the Conference Center

Toledo GROWs Fundraiser

Slow Food Maumee Valley invites you to a dinner 2/5 to benefit the Seed Swap

Executive Director Search

Job description and application instructions

Garden Tip of the Week

Make the Most of Moss! Learn about moss and how to make it into a fun project for the kids!

Designing an Edible Garden

New workshop series at TBG

Crosby Festival named Best Local Art Event

in the Toledo City Paper's annual "Best of Toledo" contest

New Master Gardener Lecture Series at TBG

"A Landscape Primer for Gardners" - three part series
March 11, April 8 and May 13

This week's garden tip

How to make "Compost Tea"

Join us for the Taste of the Nation!

Help end hunger and poverty by attending this year's Taste of the Nation event on April 25!

Free Presentation on Planning Your Garden

Monday March 22 - click here for details

Matt Ross & Mary Machon Talk Container Gardens

TBG's Matt Ross & Mary Machon of Bensell's Greenhouse talk about container gardening.

Jazz in the Garden tonight!

Blues and Mo Blues - rain or shine! Concert starts at 6:30 pm