Healing the earth and ourselves by gardening is the focus of this weekend's educational events at the Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park.

        The talks and demonstrations are part of the Gardener's Sanctuary exhibit that runs through Feb. 24.The exhibit is truly a collaboration. It includes:

        • An organic vegetable garden designed by Julia Yarden and Charles Griffin, who support Tristate organic farming initiatives.

        • Stepping stones provided by Right Thyme Gardenware and a stained-glass trellis designed by Jeni Engel-Conley.

        • A greenhouse with a filigree decorative ridge was supplied by Cornerstone Architectural Products.

        • The Bonsai Society of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati Cactus and Succulent Society and Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society provided plants for the greenhouse.

        • A display of gifts from the garden comes from the Log Cabin Herb Society.

        • The composting area was installed by Hamilton County Environmental Services.

        • Even the engraved stone at the greenhouse door has special meaning. It was given to the show in honor of George Bushelman, who died recently. For three generations, Bushelman Supply Co. has served Greater Cincinnati building and gardening needs.

Exhibit events

       Today

        • 10:30 a.m.: Southwest Ohio Beekeepers will discuss what to consider if you'd like to have a bee hive.

        • Noon: Organic gardening and community supported agriculture will be explained by a panel including Mary Lu Lageman, Jim Rosselot, Julia Yarden, Trisha Schroeder, Amy Mole and Jennifer Belisle.

        • 1:30 p.m.: Composting basics by Sue Magness and John Duke.

        • 3 p.m.: Organic gardening, landscape practices and use of native plants will be presented by Marvin Duren. Scott Peak will display seeds and discuss native plant restoration. Bobbie Trombly will show how to change kitchen scraps, with the help of worms, into rich garden compost.

        Sunday

• Noon: Jan Doherty, horticultural therapy educational specialist, and David Koester, Campbell County extension agent, will discuss how those who are wheelchair-bound or physically or mentally challenged can benefit from gardening.

        • 1:30 p.m.: Barbara Schacht, a yoga instructor, will demonstrate how to get prepared for the garden season and speak about how gardening can be a metaphor for healing.

        • 3 p.m.: Jungian analyst Nancy Noyes Grimes will share how gardening can provide a pathway to spirituality.

        Information: gardenersnetwork.org

       Contact Peg St. Clair by phone: 541-4680; Web site: www.gardenersnetwork.org.
       
       

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