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    • Friday, June 06, 2025
    • Saturday, June 07, 2025
    • The Downtown Marriott Courtyard Springfield Marriott, 100 South Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio
    • 82
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    Exhibitors' and Judges' School #3

    June 6-7, 2025

    The Downtown Marriott Courtyard Springfield

    100 South Fountain Avenue, Springfield, OH

    Day #1


    Friday, June 6, 2025

    8:00 am


    Registration and Vendors Open Beverage Station Available All Day

    8:45 am

    Lea Ewing

    Welcome

    9:00 am

    Naomi Ormes

    Creative Designs Elements and Principles

    10:15 am


    15 Minute Break

    10:30 am

    Naomi Ormes

    Creative Non-Abstract Designs Continued and Scorecard

    12:00

    Lunch

    Boxed Lunch, Pickup 

    Vendors Open

    1:00 pm

    Jim Herring

    Roses, American Rose Society

    2:15 pm


    15 Minute Break

    2:30 pm

    Tess Snyder

    Plant Identification

    4:00 pm

    Dine On Own or In-House

    Vendors Open,

    Dinner Available in Hotel Restaurant

    4:15 - 

    5:00 pm

    Student Judges

    Study Session in Small boardroom Testing 5:00 pm in small boardroom

    4:30 pm


    Judges Guild  in Classroom Part C

    7-9 pm

    Naomi Ormes

    Evening Design Study Class Fee $15

    Day #2


    Saturday, June 7, 2025

    8:00 am


    Registration, Vendors Open

    Beverage Station Available All Day

    8:45  am

    Lea Ewing

    Welcome

    9:00 am

    Naomi Ormes

    Creative Designs Continued

    10:15 am 


    15 Minute Break

    10:30 am

    TBD

    Foliage Forms Part I, Hosta, Ohio Hosta society

    11:30 am

    June Gebhardt

    Collections; Native Plants, Heuchera, Foliage Forms Part II, Heuchera & other patterned foliage

    12:30 pm 

    Lunch

    Box Lunch salad, Pick up

    Vendors Open

    1:30 pm

    Michael Hoeff

    Iris

    2:45 pm


    15 Minute Break

    3:00 pm 

    Juanita Wilkins

    Peonies

    4:00 pm

    Student Judges

    Test Review/Testing


    We will be studying the Elements and Principles of Creative Designs, Non-Abstract. 

    And the horticulture; Roses, Peonies, Irises and everything Foliage.


    For general information about the event contact:

    Lea Ewing oagceandjschool@gmail.com

    Where to stay overnight:  courtyard.com

    Reservation Link:  https://bit.ly/3CljR8J

    Ask for Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Rate, the deadline for the special rate is May 5, 2025

    888-271-5231


    Photography and filming activities may be conducted during OAGC events, and attendees or personal property may appear in resulting photographic pictures or video and may be used in printed or
    digital publications, social media, advertising, or other OAGC activities. Participation in the OAGC event constitutes permission and consent for the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs to use the resulting photographs and video for any purpose without payment or acknowledgement. Additionally, persons who participate in an OAGC event assume all risk of personal injury and loss or damage to
    property.

    • Tuesday, July 08, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Wednesday, July 09, 2025
    • 7:00 PM
    • Indiana
    • 40
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    OAGC Trip to elkhart county, in

    quilt gardens

    The annual, award-winning Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail join quilting, gardening, and art into a one-of-a-kind event featuring super-sized, hand-painted Quilt Murals and more than one million vibrant blooms in gigantic Quilt Gardens.

    This colorful patchwork of quilt-inspired gardens and hand-painted, quilt-themed, super-sized murals delivers dazzling views in the communities of Bristol, Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, Shipshewana, and Wakarusa.  It's the only experience of its kind in the world!

    Depart Lima, Ohio at 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 8, 2025

    (Specific location will be provided prior to the trip)

    Travel to Goshen to see three quilt gardens, then on to Shipshewana to see two more gardens and a quilt shop or two, and on to Middlebury where we'll spend the night at Essenhaus Inn.  At Essenhaus you can browse gift shops, have dinner at Das Dutchman Essenhaus, and enjoy the Burst of Joy Garden.

    The following morning, July 9, 2025 we'll travel through Bristol, and then on to Elkhart seeing four-five more gardens before returning back to Lima about 7:00 pm.

    Your registration fee includes motor coach transportation and a boxed lunch as we travel to Indiana. Breakfast at Essenhaus is also included.

    You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations.  

    Call Essenhous Inn at 574-825-9471 for hotel reservations. Use the group code rate: Ohio Association of Garden Clubs. All rooms are double queen. Reservations need to be made by June 9th.
    Breakfast is included and served daily beginning at 6:30am.
    - Inn rooms have refrigerators, coffee makers and hair dryers. Not all rooms have microwaves. However, common area microwaves are located in the central Atrium and the Breakfast Room.
    - Our indoor pool, hot tub, exercise and game rooms are open 7am-10pm.
    - Individual room cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

    - Room rates are $169.00 + taxes.


    Questions should be directed to event registrar, June Gebhardt, at oagcpresemeritus@gmail.com or 419-569-7177



    • Friday, August 01, 2025
    • Saturday, August 02, 2025
    • The Downtown Marriott Courtyard Springfield Marriott, 100 South Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio
    • 142
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    Exhibitors' and Judges' School #4

    August 1-2, 2025

    The Downtown Marriott Courtyard Springfield

    100 South Fountain Avenue, Springfield, OH


     Join us for two Creative Design Days! 

    We will be delving into the Abstract!

    On both mornings of Friday and Saturday, June Gebhardt, an expert designer and exceptional instructor will train us in the use of shapes, colors and forms to 

    “create that which is not meant to depict reality”!  

    Explore ideas and emotions in a conceptual way.  

    Expand your visual language and let your mind run free!!

    ~Defy Gravity~

    ***********Learn Horticulture from OAGC Experts Instructors**********

    On Friday, train with Michael Hoepf, on “Growing and Showing Hemerocallis”, ending the class schedule with Pam Bennett who will guide us through Plant Identification at the Springfield Snyder Park, weather permitting. Then enjoy and browse the park before dinner.

    Register and spend 7pm-9pm Friday, with Naomi Ormes instructing the evening Design Study Class using plant material provided, see registration form.  Bring clippers, scissors, and/or a floral knife and your design tool kit.  Class is limited to 22 people.

    On Saturday, continue creative design study with June Gebhardt and then join Mary Lee Minor who will visually create Table Settings, explaining different Functional, Exhibition Type 1 and 2, and other Traditional Table Settings.  Explore “Growing and Showing Lilies” with Juanita Wilkins followed by Julie Divelbiss giving us tips on “Growing and Showing prize Fruits and Vegetables”.  End the day helping setup the schedule for the 2026 School and Flower Show.

    Browse the Vendors, enjoy the venue's culinary delights, and spend time with your garden friends.

    Enjoy the culinary delights of downtown Springfield and the Marriott Courtyard Hotel!

    Class Schedule:

    Day #1


    Friday, August 1, 2025

    8:00 am


    Registration and Vendors Open Beverage Station Available All Day

    8:45 am

    Lea Ewing

    Welcome

    9:00 am

    June Gebhardt

    Creative Abstract Designs Elements and Principles

    10:15 am


    15 Minute Break

    10:30 am

    June Gebhart

    Creative Abstract Designs Continued and Scorecard

    12:00

    Lunch

    Boxed Lunch, Pickup 

    Vendors Open

    1:00 pm

    Michael Hoepf

    Hemerocallis, Growing & Showing

    2:15 pm


    15 Minute Break

    2:30 pm

    Pam Bennett

    Plant Identification, Snyder Park

    4:00 pm

    Dine On Own or In-House

    Vendors Open,

    Dinner Available in Hotel Restaurant

    4:15 - 

    5:00 pm

    Student Judges

    Study Session in Small boardroom Testing 5:00 pm in small boardroom

    4:30 pm


    Judges Guild  in Classroom Part C

    7-9 pm

    Naomi Ormes

    Evening Design Study Class Fee $15

    Day #2


    Saturday, August 2, 2025

    8:00 am


    Registration, Vendors Open

    Beverage Station Available All Day

    8:45  am

    Lea Ewing

    Welcome

    9:00 am

    June Gebhardt

    Creative Abstract Designs Continued

    10:15 am 


    15 Minute Break

    10:30 am

    Mary Lee Minor

    Table Settings, Functional,  Exhibition Type 1 and Type 2, Traditional

    12:00 pm

    Lunch

    Box Lunch Salad, Pick up

    Vendors Open

    1:00 pm 

    Junaita Wilkins

    Lilies, Growing &  showing

    1:45 pm


    15 Minute Break

    2:00 pm

    Julie Divelbiss

    Fruits and Vegetables, Growing & Showing

    3:00 pm 


    15 Minute Break

    3:15  pm

    Student Judges/Accredited Judges

    Scheduling and planning Flower Shows

    4:00 pm

    Student Judges

    Test Reviews/ Tests Small Boardroom


    For general information about the event contact:

    Lea Ewing oagceandjschool@gmail.com

    COURTYARD SPRINGFIELD DOWNTOWN for reservations, ask for Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Rate, the deadline for the special rate is July 1, 2025:  

    100 South Fountain Avenue,Springfield, Oh 45502, 937-322-3600






    • Saturday, August 09, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • The Bee Barn Flowers and Plants, 1867 Alabama Ave. NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666
    • 135
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    Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Region 14 Presents

    The Friends and Family Garden Luncheon

    The Bee Barn Flowers and Plants

    U-Pick Flower Farm

    1867 Alabama Ave. NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666

    330-690-9485

    Load up the car and join us Saturday, August 9th from 11am to 3pm

    Space is limited so reserve your spot today!


    (Pre-registration is required, deadline July 30th)

    Your Registration Fee includes:

    *Live music with Tequila Mary from 12-3

    *Catered lunch provided by Exclusively Yours Catering at 12:30; 2 options available (The Garden Club will provide a third GF/Vegetarian Option)

    *Make and Take Fresh Cut Flower Bouquet from the U-Pick Garden (Valued at $25)

    *Local Artists and Vendors for Shopping

    *50/50 Raffle

    Registration fee is $30 for Members/ Guests

    Vendor fee is $20 (does not include lunch or make and take) If you would like these things simply sign up as a guest and indicate that you will also be a vendor.

    Disclosures:  

    Vendors must provide their own tent/table for display, will be in the field somewhere.

    Please note: this event is outdoors in a garden/field with uneven ground and possibly some small holes.  There will be some walking required and little share aside from the tent.  Please dress accordingly.  We will provide a large tent with tables and chairs for shade and seating and a por-a-jon for bathroom facilities.

    Due to parking situation and some other contributing factors this event is weather dependent and may be cancelled up to a week in advance if there is a lot of rainfall prior to.  In the event of cancellation, a refund will be issued.

    Space is limited to 150 people. Registration will be open to OAGC members and guests only until July 10.  If there are still a large number of spots remaining after that we will open up to the public until July 30, registration deadline.


    • Sunday, August 17, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Tuesday, August 19, 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • Embassy Suites, Dublin, Ohio
    • 251
    Register


    “A Seed is Planted”

    Hosted by Regions 9 and 5

    August 17-19, 2025

    Embassy Suites Columbus Dublin

    5100 Upper Metro Place - Dublin, Ohio 43017


    Information on Keynote Speakers, Entertainment, Breakout Session Speakers and the Bus Garden Tour can be found here:  https://oagc.org/Convention-2025-Info/

    or check the Spring 2025 issue of The Garden Path.

    Artistic Flower Show and Horticulture Show Schedules can be found on the website here:  https://oagc.org/show-dates-and-archives/

    Sunday

    August 17

    Time 

    Event


    9:00am – 1:00pm

    Flower Show Entries


    9:00am – noon/2pm – 6:30pm

    Vendors Open


    Lunch on your own



    3:00pm

    Welcome

    Choose one, if desired

    3:30pm



    1. What do OAGC members want to know?

    Jill Bader, 1st VP


    2. How to optimize Facebook to promote your Club

    Brandi Ross, 2nd VP


    3. Name that Seed

    Kathleen Burke-Mink, Junior Chair

    Choose one, if desired (max 35)

    4:30pm Make & Takes

    Seed Art ($5.00)



    Bead Stick ($10.00)


    5:30pm – 7:30pm

    Reception for all registered, Heavy Hors D’oeuvres

    Monday

    August 18

    Time



    7:30am

    Registration


    6:30 – 8:00am

    Breakfast for Hotel guests only


    8:15am

    Welcome


    8:30am Keynote Speaker

    Debra Knapke


    9am – 1:15pm/4pm – 6:30pm

    Vendors Open 


    9:30am Break

    Visit Vendors/Raffles

    Choose one of three

    1. 10:00am – 10:45am

    Jim Chakeres


    2. 10:00am – 10:45am

     Karen Feltham

    *Note session is 90 minutes

    3. 10:00am – 11:30am

    *Donna Shoup and Denise Wetzel

    Choose one of two

    1. 11:00am – 11:45am

    Karolyn Schalk

    *Note session is 60 minutes

    2. 11:00am – 11:45am

    *Carol Mundy


    Time between sessions

    Visit Vendors


    Noon – 1:00pm

    Lunch for all registered


    1:15pm Keynote

    Teresa Woodard


    2:30pm – 3:15pm

     Business meeting/Awards

    Choose one of three

    1. 3:30pm – 4:30pm

    Barbara Ray


    2. 3:30pm – 4:30pm

    Cory Christopher


    3. 3:30pm – 4:30pm

    Doug Gilbert


    4:30pm – 6:30pm

     Free time/Visit Vendors


    6:30pm

    Dinner for all registered


    7:30pm – 9pm

    Kyleen Downes, Singer/Songwriter

    Tuesday

    August 19

    Time



    6:30am – 8:30am

    Breakfast for Hotel guests only


    8:45am – 4:30 pm

    Bus Trip Garden Tours


    No refunds after August 1, 2025. Registration fees not refundable.

    Junior Members are FREE - Contact registrar, Jan Stein, to register Juniors.


    Embassy Suites Columbus Dublin

    Hotel reservation website is: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/2025ohioassngardenclubsconv-967/

    Group Name: 2025 Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Annual State Convention
    Group Code: 967
    Group Room Rate: $139 + Tax
    Or call Central Reservations Number: 1-800-220-9219
    Reservation Deadline is Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:59:59PM.



Photography and filming activities may be conducted during OAGC events, and attendees or personal property may appear in resulting photographic pictures or video and may be used in printed or digital publications, social media, advertising, or other OAGC activities. Participation in the OAGC event constitutes permission and consent for the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs to use the resulting photographs and video for any purpose without payment or acknowledgement. Additionally, persons who participate in an OAGC event assume all risk of personal injury and loss or damage to property.

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