GCGC

09/03/2026

Hello GCGC Members,

We will be having our GCGC Monthly meeting on September 3, 2026 (Thursday) at 7:00 pm at:

Mid-Ohio Farm Hilltop
116 Wheatland Ave
Columbus Ohio 43223

***This is a location change from our September 2026 bookmarks.***

We want to hear from you. This town hall is an open forum for GCGC members to share what is working, raise concerns, and help shape where the coalition goes next.

This is your chance to tell us where GCGC is serving you well and where we can do better. Whether it is the plant drops, the monthly meetings, access to resources, or the direction of the coalition as a whole, your perspective matters and we want it on the record.

To make the most of everyone's time, we will keep the conversation focused and solution-oriented. We are not just here to air problems. We are here to understand them together and figure out what we can actually do about them. Every concern raised is a chance to make GCGC stronger for all of us.

Come ready to speak honestly, listen to your fellow members, and be part of building something better. Bring your questions, your ideas, and your experience. We will make sure everyone who wants to be heard gets the chance.

Thank you,
Claudia Ruffini
GCGC Secretary

06/04/2026

Hi Friends ... tonight's June 4th GCGC meeting is at a new location: Dayspring Comm. Church, 3919 Brice Rd, 43110. See you soon!

04/17/2026

Lots here come and get em.

04/17/2026

Hi friends, bring your waterproof bags tonight Friday, April 17 for Free Trees 5-7 pm at 1226 Shady Lane Rd 43227. These bare root babies need planted this weekend!

03/04/2026

Hi friends .... March showers make ... April flowers? Come rain or shine Thursday, March 5th to Grace United Church, 1226 Shady Lane Road 43227, to hear about how to attract butterflies to your garden. See you at 7pm!

02/02/2026

Hello fellow GCGCers ... these cold days make us ache for spring. Crazy groundhog, what do you mean six more weeks of winter?!? Get your mind in gear for planning and planting this Thursday at the Feb 5 GCGC meeting, 7pm at Church of Christ, 1200 Brentnell Ave., 43219.

01/20/2026

Hi all... the next GCGC meeting is Thursday, Feb 5th at the Church of Christ, 1200 Brentnell Ave 43219. The general meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Park in the back, and come in one of the back doors. Featured is Carlton Howard, speaking on Agriculture. Remember, memberships ($20 individual, $40 comm garden) are only available at the meetings. All meetings (not the Straders drops!) are free and open to the public. Donations accepted.

12/23/2025

Hi GCGC friends, our next meeting is Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 at 7:00 pm. The location is New Life Church, 441 S. Yearling Rd., Whitehall 43213, in the fellowship hall at the far end of the parking lot.
BACKYARD SMALL FRUITS presented by a Master Gardener Volunteer Bill Johnson. Bring your questions! Do you want to grow blueberries, serviceberries, strawberries, currants, etc.? Come find out how YOU can do it!

From our partners:

FREE Growing to Green Communal Garden Classes in the Wells Barn:
Hydroponics with Tim McDermott - Tuesday 1/13/2026
https://www.fpconservatory.org/.../the-communal-garden.../
Cover Crops with Liv White - Tuesday 2/10/2026
https://www.fpconservatory.org/events/cg-cover-crops/

Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District:
Annual Tree Sale Opens Soon!
Ordering opens first week of January, and this year we will be hosting a recorded workshop going over the ins and outs of each plant offering including where to place and how to plant! This workshop will occur on January 13th, 2026 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
The Native Plant Kit Sale has been moved to the Fall of 2026.

A SEED-SWAPPING GOOD TIME:
Celebrate with one of these three seed swaps:
Join Wild Ones Columbus Chapter on January 10th for their Annual Native Seed Swap, Hosted at Inniswood Metro Gardens - 10am-noon.
OR
Join the Delaware County Master Gardeners to swap Heirlooms on January 31 at Gallant Farms - 10am-noon.
OR
Join the Westerville Public Library on January 31 - 3:00-5:00pm.

Feb 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm -