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The
Gone Green Garden
Tour
A unique Drive-It-Yourself Tour
showcasing gardening and environmentally friendly yard
and garden practices.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
1:00—5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by :
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District and The Geauga County Storm Water Task
Force as part of the Storm Water, Phase II, and You! Education Program Series
As a drive-it-yourself tour, participants will be able to
travel freely to five different stops in Geauga
County. Throughout the day we will investigate different types of
gardens, learn techniques to apply to our own yards, and observe what
local residents and communities are doing to protect water quality and
natural resources. Resource personnel will be on hand at each stop to provide
demonstrations, activities, tours, and information. There’s something for everyone on
this educational, fun-filled, and FREE outing. So buckle up and have a safe trip!
About the Tour
Gone Green Garden TOUR STOPS
Rain gardens are sprouting up in Northeast Ohio communities
and nationwide. Learn all about these attractive “green”
gardens designed to capture and filter water
runoff from homes, rooftops, and driveways.
Join Ohio Prairie Nursery and Chagrin River
Watershed Partners, Inc. to identify the plants
and methods needed for your very own!
Beautiful and Functional… Growing Rain Gardens
Scenic River Retreat, Munson Twp
10890 Mayfield Road, Chardon
Established in 1998, Avalon Gardens is a full
service nursery which offers professional
gardening advice, sustainable landscape
design, specialty garden designs, and even
charming Bed & Breakfast accommodations.
But above all, they are known for their plants! Avalon Gardens
organically grows, sells, and landscapes with native Northeast
Ohio plants. Native plants are better adapted to
local conditions, attract birds, butterflies and
beneficial bugs, provide four season interest, and
preserve native habitat. Even more, these plants
do not require fertilizers, require less water,
reduce air pollution, and soothe the soul! Be sure you stop in,
smell the flowers , and see all that Avalon Gardens has to offer!
Celebrating Natives! Avalon Gardens, Munson Twp 12511 Fowlers Mill Road, Chardon
Bogs, Ferns, and Wildflowers! See how you
can turn deep, shady woods and wet areas
into uniquely useable space. Don’t miss your
chance to visit this beautiful homestead and get ideas for your
own yard, from native plantings to deer
proofing, from landscape designers Tony and
Karen Colini. Learn how to work with Mother
Nature for your own piece of paradise.
Stump Hollow Lane, Russell Twp
Landscape Design… Creating Your Own Piece of Paradise
More Tour Stops & Map
Gone Green Garden TOUR STOPS
Soil is the foundation for all good
gardening. Learn the Campbell’s
recipe for building rich, healthy
soil with “black gold” compost
and how gardening is good for
your health. Your family will
enjoy the flowers, berries,
vegetables, and even fairies at the Campbell’s organic gardens!
Gardening Fun-damentals! The Campbell Residence, 10523 E. Washington St.
Chagrin Falls, Auburn Twp
If you’ve ever wondered about organic farming or what it
means to be “certified organic” join us at Maplestar Farm,
operated by the Trethewey family since 1940. Jake and Dawn
Trethewey have been growing a wide variety of certified
organic produce, including prize-winning
gourmet garlic since 2004. Because soil
conservation and water quality are
cornerstones of the National Organic
Program, crop rotation and the use of
cover crops to help prevent runoff and build soil fertility are
actively practiced and are showing measurable results over the
past six years. Come and see how Maplestar
Farm is committed to providing local, delicious,
healthy, and fresh produce --- direct from their
fields to your table.
Growing Organically… What it Means and What it Takes
Maplestar Farm, 10382 E. Washington St.
Chagrin Falls, Auburn Twp
TOUR MAP
Scenic River Retreat, Munson Township 10890 Mayfield Road, Chardon 44024
Avalon Gardens, Munson Township 12511 Fowlers Mill Road, Chardon 44024
Stump Hollow Lane, Russell Township
Chagrin Falls 44022
Maplestar Farm, 10382 E. Washington St
Auburn Township, Chagrin Falls 44023
The Campbells, 10523 E. Washington St Auburn Township , Chagrin Falls 44023
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GETTING AROUND
Use the map to help direct you. Start
wherever you like and travel freely to any or
all tour stops on your own time schedule and
at your own pace. Plan your limited time, as
the tour runs from 1:00—5:00 pm.
PARKING
Please observe any parking instructions at the
tour stops. Parking may be limited at some
stops so carpooling is encouraged. Please
drive carefully and watch for pedestrians!
RESTROOMS
For your convenience there will be a restroom
available at all stops except Stump Hollow
Lane.
REGISTRATION
Though this tour is free, please be sure to
register at each stop that you visit.
Tour Details
For more information, contact Geauga SWCD at
(440) 834-1122 or visit www.geaugaswcd.com
While all precautions have been taken for your
comfort and safety, the sponsors, organizations,
and hosts will not be responsible for any accidents.
On this tour, SMOKE-FREE and PET-FREE is the
way to be!
Thank you to our hosts who have opened their
doors and volunteered so much of their time.
Remember that we are guests, so please be
respectful of their requests and their property.
THANK YOU and ENJOY THE TOUR!