GrowFest 2026: Managing Rainwater

The unpredictable weather patterns in our region can make gardening very challenging, especially in regards to inconsistent rainfall. Previous garden seasons have been plagued by drought followed by downpour. Knowing how to capture and store rainwater gives gardeners vital access to a necessary resource for thriving plants.

This class will cover the basics of managing rainwater, including the building of rain gardens and capturing and storing rain for future use. You'll walk away with a list of plants that do well in our climate, too. Weather permitting, we will walk around the CGC grounds and discuss our rainwater collection systems.

INSTRUCTOR: Mary Dudley (CGC Director of Education)

COST: $20 / $15 for active CGC volunteers

REGISTER: https://civicgardencenter.networkforgood.com/events/95626-growfest-2026-managing-rainwater

Check out the rest of the 2026 GrowFest lineup at civicgardencenter.org/growfest!

You may also like the following events from Civic Garden Center:

• Next Tuesday, 24th February, 06:00 pm, Plant Disease & Integrated Pest Management in Cincinnati
• Next Saturday, 28th February, 10:00 am, DIY Home Cleaners & Room Sprays in Cincinnati
• Next month, 5th March, 11:00 am, CGC Compost Tour in Cincinnati

Also check out other Workshops in Cincinnati.