Join us for a day of learning from expert speakers, enjoy delicious food, shop our garden-related vendors, network with like-minded friends and so much more! While we know there is nothing better than attending in person, we understand that might not be possible for everyone.  This year we do have an online streaming option to still see the speaker presentations for a reduced price.

This year’s symposium theme: Legacy

Cost: $50 ~ the fee covers presentations, breakfast, and lunch

Agenda:
8:30 AM  Guest Check-in, Continental Breakfast, and Shopping
9:15 AM  Welcome and Opening Comments
9:30 AM  Rick Gardner – Ohio’s Floral Legacy: A Look at Ohio’s Natural History
10:15 AM Break and Shopping
10:45 AM Caroline Perruci – From Foraging Neanderthals to Modern Gardeners: Herbs Through the Ages
11:30 AM Break, Lunch, and Shopping
1:00 PM  Manon VanSchoyck – All My Garden Guests Are Wild
1:45 PM  Break and Shopping
2:15 PM  Erika G Galentin – Healing in Your Garden with Native Medicinal Plants
3:00 PM  Closing Comments and Raffle and Door Prize Giveaway

**Doors will NOT open until 8:30 AM**

Food options: Braised Pot Roast or Vegetarian Lasagna

Click HERE for in person registration $50

Click HERE for online streaming registration $20 – a password protected link to the live stream will be provided the week of the symposium

Questions? Email herbs@gantzgardensoh.org or call Lisa Ross (614) 348-5938

Speaker Topics:
Rick Gardner – Ohio’s Floral Legacy: A Look at Ohio’s Natural History
Ohio has an amazing natural history that you can see within parks and preserves today, plus grow individual native plant species to your home and community gardens. Mr. Gardner will take the audience back through time highlighting Ohio’s unique habitats and plants plus what to plant to create your own Ohio native floral legacy.

Caroline Perruci – From Foraging Neanderthals to Modern Gardeners: Herbs Through the Ages
Archeology has revealed humanity’s use of herbs as far back as 60,000 years ago. This presentation will reflect on our interactions with herbs throughout human history, and share some practical knowledge of how we can grow and utilize some of these ancient herbs in our lives today.

Manon VanSchoyck – All My Garden Guests Are Wild
Mrs. Van of Ohio Nature Education as we discuss how to create a wildlife-friendly yard. We’ll discuss how to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, and songbirds to your yard, no matter how large or small.

Erika G Galentin – Healing in Your Garden with Native Medicinal Plants
Join clinical herbalist Erika Galentin of Sovereignty Herbs for a delightful meander through a native medicinal plant garden. Learn about herbaceous and woody perennials that bring both wildlife and medicinal value to your landscape.