Immediate Release
September 29, 2009
Batavia, Ohio. If you’re looking to add color to your fall landscape, a visit to the Garden of Weedin’ is encouraged! “The garden is operated by staff and those attending Clermont Developmental Disabilities (CDD) adult program,” said Tim Vogel with CDD (formerly Clermont Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities). “This is the first year we’ve done anything like this and it has been an incredible experience for us. Those in the program have learned so much about gardening and business, and our customers have been getting some great deals!”
Located in a former nursery at the intersection of Benton Road and SR 132 in Batavia, the colorful mums in varieties of yellow, orange, purple, and russet, along with various types of grasses will be available for purchase through the end of October. The Garden of Weedin’ is open 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and has bargain prices of $3 and less for their blooms!
“I really like meeting the people who buy our plants,” said Laura as she watered the flowers. “I’ve learned a lot about plants,” added Ricky. Both attend programs at CDD that will enable them to obtain mainstream jobs in the future.
If you can spend some extra time at the Garden of Weedin’ you can admire the beautiful stone and paver walkways they have built at the site and the vibrant pots they have painted with dragonflies and other elements of nature.
Pictured above: A member of the Clermont Developmental Disabilities adult class waters mums at the Garden of Weedin.’
To see the Clermont County Today segment about the Garden of Weedin', click on this link:
http://www.clermontcountyohio.gov/video092509garden.aspx
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For additional information about this or other county news, contact Clermont County Communications Director Kathryn Lehr at (513) 732-7597 or by e-mail, klehr@co.clermont.oh.us.