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    Green Thumb Trail Events

    Fairfield County is a plant lover’s paradise! When you follow our Green Thumb Trail, you will find a variety of cool plant-related activities and events. Tour one of our many gardens, greenhouses, and farms. Take in a lecture or public program to learn more about important and unique aspects of gardening. Take a fun class and learn how to plant succulents, create a terrarium, make a macrame plant hanger, and so much more! Check out plenty of great events below.

    Houseplant Hanging Basket Workshop

    March 30, 2023
    Join Lancaster Greenhouse & Nursery on Thursday, March 30 for a houseplant hanging basket workshop! In this workshop, you will learn to pot and care for a beautiful houseplant hanging basket. Lancaster Greenhouse will provide a plastic lined woven hanging basket and all plant material needed for your project. Each person attending must have a ticket. The class is limited to 24 participants, so grab your tickets now! Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite.

    Flower Arranging with Bluegreen Gardens

    April 8, 2023
    Visit the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio for a special flower arranging class taught by Elizabeth Fox Zawislak. A colorful assortment of fresh-grown American flowers is your canvas as you design a fresh flower arrangement inspired by a piece in Flower Power: Flora in Fashion​.

    Plants & Pets

    April 11, 2023
    Did you know STUMP shops are pet friendly? Did you know in STUMP Lancaster, plants that are non toxic to pets and kids are designated in black pottery drip trays? Join STUMP Lancaster to explore options when you have a love of pets and plants. STUMP will be welcoming a certified canine trainer and a licensed veterinarian to learn tips and tricks on keeping your fur babies healthy around houseplants, and what to do when they might get too curious.

    A Taste of the Market at Keller Market House

    April 15, 2023
    Come experience a Taste of the Market! Are you curious about some of the products offered at Keller Market House? On Saturday, April 15, you can get to know some of the newer food vendors and sample some of the items they offer! Vendors include Charlie's Cookies, Chef Jimmy Mitchell, 4 Acres Micro Farm, Seli Foods, and more. The event will be held in the Keller Market House community room from 10 - 1 p.m. and is free to the public!

    Earth Day Art Day

    April 16, 2023
    Young at Art has a very special event on April 16th! Celebrate upcoming Earth Day, create Earth Day inspired art, and meet local author, Jodi Stiriz Bird! The class is just $30 per person (for ages 7-12), and this includes your own signed copy of Jodi's book, Going on a Tree Hunt!

    Vino & Vines on a Van!

    April 21, 2023
    Hop on board the Cork & Tap Excursions van and explore local wineries and plant shops without driving! Itinerary will be posted soon. Departure will be from 117 N. Columbus (STUMP Lancaster). The tour will feature STUMP Lancaster, The Flower Pot, Rockside Winery & Vineyards, Hoffmans’s Flower Shop, Mirabelle Farm & Vineyard, Schmelzer’s Greenhouse, then end back at STUMP Lancaster. 

    Bouquet Making Class at Hidden Acres Legacy Farm

    April 22, 2023
    Join Hidden Acres Legacy Farm for a bouquet making class. You will observe a demonstration of three arrangements being designed, and leave with three of your own. Leave with the confidence to use the flowers in your yard to making beautiful arrangements for your home or friends.

    Pickerington Earth Day Clean Up

    April 22, 2023
    Help keep Pickerington's community beautiful and protect it for generations to come. Begin by picking up trash and removing invasive species from local parks, nature preserves and Pickerington Village. Please wear long sleeves and pants. Supplies will be provided but it is strongly encouraged to bring your own work gloves and loppers (if you have them). There will also be other Earth Day events happening at Combustion Brewery & Taproom including food trucks, live music, a special beer release, free pint glasses to the first 200 customers, a beer and bread pairing, a make-your-own-planter workshop, a plant pop-up shop, popcorn, cotton candy, and children's activities.

    OSU Extension Backyard Gardening Series

    April 26, 2023
    The Ohio State University Extension Office will talk about how to get started on growing your own garden this year with plenty of useful information and answers to your growing questions. OSU Extension Backyard Gardening Series: The Ohio State University Extension Office will talk about how to get started on growing your own garden this year with plenty of useful information and answers to your growing questions.

    New Houseplant Baby Shower

    April 27, 2023
    This event is what to expect when your expecting a new houseplant. This is going to be a fun event at STUMP Lancaster; it’s going to be a mock baby shower but with “plant babies!” There will be shower games, snacks and activities to get in the practice of nurturing your new bundle of soil & joy! If this sells out quickly, a waitlist will be started for another date. If it is sold out and you want to be put on the waiting list, email jeremy@stumpplants.com. Your registration includes a plant baby and the supplies to nurture it to a strong and healthy plant! Bring a package of diapers to donate to a local charity and receive a bonus gift!

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    June 1, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Opening Day: Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    June 1, 2023
    Kick off the Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market's summer season with food, drinks, live music, and 40 local vendors!

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    June 8, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Millersport Community Market

    June 10, 2023
    It may not be the flashiest, largest, or most talked-about farmers market in Ohio, but it is the friendliest and one of the only markets that you can arrive at by boat. Vendors are comprised of family farms from surrounding communities and other local small businesses.

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    June 15, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    June 22, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Millersport Community Market

    June 24, 2023
    It may not be the flashiest, largest, or most talked-about farmers market in Ohio, but it is the friendliest and one of the only markets that you can arrive at by boat. Vendors are comprised of family farms from surrounding communities and other local small businesses.

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    June 29, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    July 6, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Millersport Community Market

    July 8, 2023
    It may not be the flashiest, largest, or most talked-about farmers market in Ohio, but it is the friendliest and one of the only markets that you can arrive at by boat. Vendors are comprised of family farms from surrounding communities and other local small businesses.

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    July 13, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    July 20, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Millersport Community Market

    July 22, 2023
    It may not be the flashiest, largest, or most talked-about farmers market in Ohio, but it is the friendliest and one of the only markets that you can arrive at by boat. Vendors are comprised of family farms from surrounding communities and other local small businesses.

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    July 27, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    August 3, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Millersport Community Market

    August 5, 2023
    It may not be the flashiest, largest, or most talked-about farmers market in Ohio, but it is the friendliest and one of the only markets that you can arrive at by boat. Vendors are comprised of family farms from surrounding communities and other local small businesses.

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    August 10, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    August 17, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Millersport Community Market

    August 19, 2023
    It may not be the flashiest, largest, or most talked-about farmers market in Ohio, but it is the friendliest and one of the only markets that you can arrive at by boat. Vendors are comprised of family farms from surrounding communities and other local small businesses.

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    August 24, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    August 31, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    September 7, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    September 14, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    September 21, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market

    September 28, 2023
    Olde Pickerington Farmers' Market offers fresh Ohio grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Open Thursdays, June-September, from 4 to 7 p.m. 
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