Garden ideas are blooming throughout the area.

Ohio Historical Center Heirloom Plant Sale
May 2-3, Ohio Historical Center/Ohio Village, 1982 Velma Ave.
Including more than 40 heirloom tomatoes for sale, unique heirloom flowers and herbs. www.ohiohistory.org  

Downtown Powell Street Market
May 3, streets of downtown Powell
More than 120 vendors with arts, crafts, plants, produce and edibles. www.visitpowell.com  

Olde Towne East Spring Home and Garden Tour
May 3, 1-7 p.m., Olde Towne East, 1354 E. Broad St.
Historic homes in various stages of renovation. www.oldetowneast.org  

Worthington Plant Fest
May 9, Historic Downtown Olde Worthington Business District
With flowers, vegetables, herbs and decorative plants. Heritage plants saved through seeds or starts from earlier gardens will be highlighted. www.owba.net  

Pearl Market
May 19 through October, Downtown Columbus
Purchase farm fresh produce, baked goods, art and more. www.downtowncolumbus.com  

Create a Spring Container Garden
May 26, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.
Create a blooming container full of color and texture. Class includes instruction, a terra cotta pot, soil, fertilizer and your choice of plants. www.ghpl.org  

“Renovate, Restore, Renew!” Bexley's House and Garden Tour 2009
June 13-14, www.bexleywomen.org  
The Bexley Women’s Club hosts the second Bexley House and Garden Tour and Gala with a focus on renovations.

Grove City Garden Tour
June 28, Gardens at Gantz Farms, 2255 Home Rd., Grove City
View some of the most beautiful private gardens in Grove City and Jackson Township on the 16th annual tour. www.grovecityohio.gov  

The inaugural Hilltop Home & Garden Tour, featuring the Westgate neighborhood, is June 13, from 4-8 p.m. The tour starts at the Westgate Masonic Lodge, 2925 W. Broad St. Visit www.friendsofthehilltop.com.

SAVE THE DATE!
The Merion Village Garden Tour is July 6 from 10 am. to 4 p.m. Visit www.merionvillage.org.