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Public Gardens/The Buzz on Bees

10:00

Broadcasting live from the Chadwick Arboretum Plant Sale, we'll celebrate National Public Gardens Day, and all the brightness and chlorophyll these green spaces bring into our lives. Then: Are you a fan of almonds? What about blueberries? A global honeybee crisis is threatening these crops and endangering our food supply. We'll learn about backyard beekeeping , and what we can do to help our wild pollinators.  Guests

  • Mary Maloney, Executive Director of the Chadwick Arboretum
  • Garry Clarke, Director of Planning, Horticulture and Facilities for the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
  • Dawn Combs of Mockingbird Meadow Farms
  • Jim Tew, Beekeeping Specialist for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System of Auburn University and Emeritus Professor at OSU

Event Chadwick Arboretum Plant Sale is happening Friday, May 10, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.,  and Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Chadwick Arboretum is located on Ohio State's campus at Howlett Hall, 2001 Fyffe Court, Columbus, OH 43210.  Click for directions.