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Scioto Gardens

Name: Scioto Gardens
Address: Delaware, OH, US
Telephone: +17403638264
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Great native and unusual plants in a natural garden-like setting. He believed the accelerated process was at the expense of long-term plant health.

Rooted in Experience - Scioto Gardens was founded in 1999 by Michael and Linda Johnson, Collectively, they hold degrees in Horticulture and Natural Resources, and have over 90 years experience in the nursery industry and business operations. They grew Scioto Gardens into a nursery that provides high-quality plants with an emphasis on native plants and natural soil. Their plant passion includes un

ique and useful imported species, provided they are not species that may invade or harm our local environment. Michael's work in every area of the green industry, from garden centers to landscaping to large wholesale nurseries, allowed him to notice the nursery industry as a whole had moved toward aggressive 'factory style' processes that finish plants quickly. His observations and their combined academic training led them to the current, more natural growing methods. In May 2019, Michael and Linda sold the nursery business to a team of partners who will carry on their legacy and allow them to enjoy a well-deserved retirement. The new group of owner-partners includes Christine Dilley, Mark Dilley, Amy Dutt, Denise Gualtiere, Penny McDowell, and Annette Wright. While there may be changes here and there, we are committed to producing high-quality plants that will awaken any landscape.

06/13/2026

The party has started here at Scioto Gardens - come see what all the Hoopla is about! Wildlife learning, a native plant sale, and a great speaker lineup await you!

2870 Curve Rd, Delaware, OH 43015 at Scioto Gardens
10am - 4pm today (June 13, 2026)

06/13/2026

Today’s the day! The 2nd Annual Habitat Hoopla will run from 10am to 4pm today, with speakers throughout the day, Dos Patrones and Kei Cup by Iron Shot Cafe set up, Natives In Harmony - Native Plant Nursery selling native plants, and tons of information tables with wildlife experts to talk to! We hope you’ll stop by!

06/12/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀: 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗩𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘆, 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴

A little about Rick: "Rick Van Gundy, Owner of Inspirations Landscaping has been in business for 30 years. A nature inspired design and instillation company specializing in habitat restoration, natural playscapes, native plantings and creative landscaping solutions. Recent projects include the Natural Playscape at infirmary mound in Licking County and the relocation of a 100 plus year old barn to be used as an outdoor classroom in Westlake OH. We like to find creative solutions to common landscape problems. I like to say if I can dream it I can build it."

Join Rick as he discusses deer resistant gardening and how to keep THIS specific wildlife OUT of our yards.

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗽:

10:30am – Deer Resistant Gardening: Rick Van Gundy, Inspirations Landscaping
11:30am – Ohio’s Natural Areas and Their Restoration: John Watts, Columbus Metro Parks
12:30pm – Bee Bonanza: the bees to see in Ohio: Lizzy Sakulich, OSU, EEOB
1:30pm – Bringing Ohio’s Bats to Your Yard: Marne Tichenell, OSU, SENR
2:30pm – Attracting Ohio Butterflies: Chris Kline, Butterfly Ridge Conservation Center

It looks it'll be a warm, sunny day tomorrow (Saturday, June 13th) for the Habitat Hoopla - so make sure you dress appropriately for walking in the sun! Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are definitely recommended 🌞

Are you excited yet? Just one more sleep till the big day!

06/12/2026

Three of our most popular plants for part shade are now available: Jacob’s ladder, harebell, and bottlebrush buckeye! Stock up on these amazing pollinator plants this weekend and enjoy the Habitat Hoopla this Saturday, June 13th from 10am - 4pm to learn all about Ohio’s habitats, wildlife, and how to bring more wildlife into your yards.

Jacob’s ladder is an easy to grow woodland native wildflower with attractive foliage all season. Lovely blue flowers open in the spring, helping to feed some of the earlier-emerging pollinators like queen bumble bees. They are good rain garden plants that prefer moist, rich soil and some shade, though they can grow in almost full sun with adequate moisture.

Harebell is a small native wildflower that can handle dry or moist soil, full sun or part shade. In the winter they feature rosettes of round leaves, which are replaced in spring with narrow, wiry leaves and flower stems. This species can be found around the globe in the northern hemisphere, and also called the bluebells of Scotland.

Bottlebrush buckeye is a wide-spreading, multi-stemmed and thicketing shrub native to the Southeastern US. It is an excellent summer-flowering shrub for moderately shady areas in a landscape, sending up a profusion of foot-long panicles of white flowers. It is long-lived and slow to mature, but is definitely worth the wait. Partial shade and adequate moisture will help protect it from leaf scorch and help it hold its leaves longer than other buckeye species.

Shop now at sciotogardens.com for pickup or stop by Saturday, June 13 from 10am - 4pm during the Habitat Hoopla to shop for these species and a ton more from both Scioto Gardens AND Natives in Harmony!

06/11/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹, 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, based in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, within the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University

A little about Marne: Marne provides a variety of educational programs, workshops, conferences, and publications centered on wildlife ecology and biology, habitat management for wildlife, and managing conflicts between humans and wildlife. She was fortunate to discover her passion for wildlife conservation and outreach education early in her career and now works to spark interest and love of nature in Ohioans of all ages. At home, she gets her inspiration from her own two little nature-enthusiasts, her daughters, Cora and Isla.

Join Marne Titchenell for an engaging look into the lives of Ohio’s bats. Where do they live, and how do they spend their time? Learn about their unique ecology, the threats facing their populations, and what you can do to help protect Ohio’s bats.

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗽:

10:30am – Deer Resistant Gardening: Rick Van Gundy, Inspirations Landscaping
11:30am – Ohio’s Natural Areas and Their Restoration: John Watts, Columbus Metro Parks
12:30pm – Bee Bonanza: the bees to see in Ohio: Lizzy Sakulich, OSU, EEOB
1:30pm – Bringing Ohio’s Bats to Your Yard: Marne Tichenell, OSU, SENR
2:30pm – Attracting Ohio Butterflies: Chris Kline, Butterfly Ridge Conservation Center

We're getting so close now! Just two more days until the 2nd Annual Habitat Hoopla. What are you most excited for?

06/10/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀: 𝗟𝗶𝘇𝘇𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗵, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology at The Ohio State University

A little about Lizzy: “I’m a pollinator researcher at The Ohio State University, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in wildlife science and entomology and my master’s degree in ecology and evolution. My work centers on bee and butterfly communities across Ohio, as well as the endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee in Central Appalachia. Behind all my conservation work is a passion for outreach and making science accessible to everyone!”

Lizzy will discuss native bees, how to identify them, AND attract them to your gardens. She will have pinned specimens for folks to look at, too!

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗽:

10:30am – Deer Resistant Gardening: Rick Van Gundy, Inspirations Landscaping
11:30am – Ohio’s Natural Areas and Their Restoration: John Watts, Columbus Metro Parks
12:30pm – Bee Bonanza: the bees to see in Ohio: Lizzy Sakulich, OSU, EEOB
1:30pm – Bringing Ohio’s Bats to Your Yard: Marne Tichenell, OSU, SENR
2:30pm – Attracting Ohio Butterflies: Chris Kline, Butterfly Ridge Conservation Center

When you visit us this weekend, be sure to wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather - which looks like it will be sunny and hot! Good skin and eye protection will be greatly appreciated since shade opportunities are limited to our shade arbors, sails, and porch until our trees grow a bit more over the next few years. 🌞🌳

06/09/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀: 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 Butterfly Ridge Butterfly Conservation Center ltd

Christopher Kline is a plant guy by training, with a Forest Management degree from Northern Arizona University and a Masters in Plant Biology from Ohio University. Along the way his interest in bugs has grown, leading to developing and directing the Butterfly Ridge Butterfly Conservation Center in Rockbridge, Ohio, where he and his wife have converted 21 acres of fields and forests into butterfly-friendly habitats and have exploded the butterfly population in the process. As their butterfly population has increased by 300 percent, they have also documented well over 1000 moth species.

You can catch his talk about the best native plants (and others) to attract butterflies to the home landscape this Saturday, June 13th at the Second Annual Habitat Hoopla!

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗽:

10:30am – Deer Resistant Gardening: Rick Van Gundy, Inspirations Landscaping
11:30am – Ohio’s Natural Areas and Their Restoration: John Watts, Columbus Metro Parks
12:30pm – Bee Bonanza: the bees to see in Ohio: Lizzy Sakulich, OSU, EEOB
1:30pm – Bringing Ohio’s Bats to Your Yard: Marne Tichenell, OSU, SENR
2:30pm – Attracting Ohio Butterflies: Chris Kline, Butterfly Ridge Conservation Center

We hope to see you there!

06/08/2026

You might notice that our online store has a new look if you go shopping there this week! We have migrated our store to Shopify, so you'll also notice a new web address when you're navigating inside the store itself. Have no fear - it's still Scioto Gardens.

As we navigate this new shopping experience, we're still working out the kinks, but hope you all enjoy the new and improved store! Let us know if you have any questions as you get to know it as well.

Thanks everyone!

06/07/2026

Restock Alert!! A new batch of Scioto Gardens native plants have been delivered to City Folks General Store!

Plants include butterfly w**d, Sullivant's milkw**d, beardtongue, yarrow, dense blazing star, shade-loving zigzag goldenrod, and more! Last chance for the season for wood poppy and Bowman's root as well. There's even one coral honeysuckle looking for it's forever home!

City Folks General Store is now located at 4522 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214. Drop by soon because these likely won't last long!

06/06/2026

We’re all set up at the Olentangy River Festival at Mingo Park! It might be a little drizzly, but the hard rain has passed and we’ll be here until 3pm. Come say hi and take home a plant or two!

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Delaware, OH

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Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

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+17403638264

Website

http://www.sciotogardens.com/, https://sciotogardens.com/shop/

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