Immediate Release
March 11, 2010
Batavia, Ohio. Are you bonkers for begonias? Do you dig daylilies? If so, the annual Southwest Ohio Perennial School is for you! This one-day workshop, sponsored by Ohio State University (OSU) Extension-Clermont, will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at the Clermont County Fairgrounds multi-purpose building, located at 1000 Locust Street in Owensville. Registration begins at 8 a.m.; the workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. through 3:15 p.m.
“Perennial School is perfect for beginners or individuals who have been gardening for years,” said OSU Extension-Clermont Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator Cindy Burskey. “We will have experts presenting on a variety of topics, including gardening for shady areas, landscaping to attract wildlife, daylilies, and how to incorporate annuals into your perennial garden. There will also be a trade show, where you can see examples of some of the newest products in gardening!”
The cost of the workshop is $40; lunch will be provided. The deadline to register is Friday, March 19, 2010. For more information or to register, call OSU Extension-Clermont at (513) 732-7070, email Cindy Burskey at Burskey.2@osu.edu, or download a registration form at www.clermont.osu.edu.