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!