Portage County Gardeners'

06/12/2026

More great work at the center,
Raised the canopy on 7-8 trees and dropped one no longer alive.
Thank you Marc and Jeff!

05/21/2026

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For decades hostas have been the default answer to what to plant under trees or along north-facing Ohio borders. That default is worth questioning. Not because hostas fail, but because a native alternative exists that does the same job and then some.

05/16/2026

🌿New Series Alert!

❎Next Monday we’re launching a new series—our Top 10 Most Wanted list of invasive, non-native plant species negatively impacting Ohio’s private and public lands. 🌿You may even have some of these species bordering your own property.

❎Invasive plants often outcompete our native plant communities and provide little to no nutrition for wildlife especially when compared to Ohio’s native plant alternatives. 🌿Challenging to remove, the sooner they’re identified, the easier it is to remove them (although most species take several seasons to completely eradicate)! Learn more about Ohio’s invasive plants at naturalareas.ohiodnr.gov

05/15/2026

🌿 Today is Endangered Species Day, a reminder that protecting native plants means protecting entire ecosystems.

There are more than 900 federally listed endangered plant species in the United States, many of which are threatened by habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, and climate change. From California jewelflower to Alabama canebrake pitcher-plant, native plants across the country play essential roles in supporting pollinators, wildlife, soil health, and biodiversity.

Wild Ones members help protect these ecosystems through habitat restoration, community science, education, and advocacy for native landscapes.

This graphic highlights one federally listed endangered (or threatened) native plant species from each state using data from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS).

🌱 Every native plant added to the landscape helps support a healthier future for people, pollinators, and wildlife. Learn more at wildones.org 🌿

05/07/2026

We visited Nancy Sweet's home today to get some Paul's Glory Hosta, healthy white Lily of the Valley, natives, wild strawberry and cinnamon fern, a few rose, oak, and maple trees, and heirloom roses! Thank you, Nancy and Deidra, for all your amazing help.

05/03/2026

Discover native Ohio plants that make beautiful alternatives to hostas. Support local wildlife while creating a lush, shade friendly garden.

01/17/2026

Progress report!

12/20/2025

Good things are happening!

12/02/2025

HOLIDAY WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOP
Presented for The Garden Club of Kent by Linda Boardman, owner of Acorn & Evergreen Floral Studio in Kent

DATE/TIME: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
COST: $55 per person (cash or check only at the door)
LOCATION: The Garden Club of Kent, 480 Ravenna Rd., Streetsboro

RESERVE YOUR SPOT: [email protected]

All materials provided. You’ll take home a beautiful, fresh, fragrant and unique 20- to 24-inch wreath!

All wreath-making tools, step-by-step instruction and materials are included in the fee. You’ll work with live greenery such as Noble Fir, Carolina Sapphire Juniper, Cedar, Eucalyptus and Princess Pine. You can bring additional materials to incorporate -- greenery such as holly and decorative items such as ribbon, pine cones, ornaments and lights. You’ll also want to bring a pair of gardening gloves.