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.

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

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

Funding for the printing of this brochure

was provided by The Great Lakes

Commission with funds from the United

States Department of Agriculture.

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.

REGISTRATION

Though this tour is free, please be

sure to register at each stop that

you visit.

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 .

For more information, contact

Geauga SWCD at (440)834-1122 or

visit www.geaugaswcd.com

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As a drive-it-yourself tour, participants

will be able to travel freely to five

different stops of interest 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!

Gone Green Garden TOUR STOPS About the

Tour

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.

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. Identify the

plants and methods needed for your very own!

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. Using landscape design, you’ll see

how to work with Mother Nature for your

own piece of paradise.

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!

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

Beautiful and Functional… Growing Rain Gardens

Scenic River Retreat, Munson Twp 10890 Mayfield Road, Chardon

Gardening Fun-damentals! The Campbell Residence, 10523 E. Washington St.

Chagrin Falls, Auburn Twp

Stump Hollow Lane, Russell Twp

Landscape Design… Creating Your Own Piece of Paradise

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!

Growing Organically… What it Means and What it Takes

Maplestar Farm 10382 E. Washington St.

Chagrin Falls, Auburn Twp