Garden Gurus

From Saturday, April 18th through the first weekend of June, Greenfield's weekend staff will welcome some of the best horticulturists, gardeners, and plantsmen from our industry. 

Come join us for expert advice or to revisit a gardening friend. Look out for green aprons with a Garden Guru Button!

This weekend, we are delighted to host:

Saturday, April 18th

Felicia Heuber Felicia was a former owner of Loveland Greenhouse for ten years. She volunteers at the Rothenberg Elementary School Rooftop Garden, and her beautiful yard was a 2025 participant in the Cincinnati Nature Center Garden Tour. As a lifetime-dedicated gardener, Felicia has an abundance of knowledge and experience.

Dave Maile Dave has 33 years of experience in the horticultural industry, with much of his career focused on herbaceous perennials. He has a bachelor’s degree in Botany, and Master’s work in Plant Pathology. Dave remains an active gardener—his beautiful gardens can be spotted from Greenfield’s driveway!

Sunday, April 19th:

Darlene Cooper Darlene has been in the industry for 38 years, working for Delhi Flower and Garden Center, Greenfield Plant Farm, and Sharon Nursery after receiving a horticulture degree at U.C. Darlene’s gardening love began with herbs, then moved onto perennials with a Hosta and Daylily obsession, and she’s currently addicted to Japanese Maples. Her top three loves are People, Plants, and Pets!

Tim Young Tim began his career in Horticulture in 1973, celebrating over 50 years of experience in the industry. Throughout those years, he worked with nurseries, landscaping, and in design. His design work brought him acclaim with his wonderful, themed gardens for the Cincinnati Flower Show, working for Delhi Flower and Garden Center and as an independent business owner. Tim designed award-winning fantasy gardens for the Flower Show’s inception in 1989, and the twenty-six years after; he also designed exhibits for the Krohn Conservatory. Tim’s experience, knowledge, and passion for landscaping extends from annuals and perennials through trees, shrubs, and hardscapes.

Basic Gardening Skills

Friday, April 17th and Saturday, April 18th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Planting in sun vs. shade

Planting annuals vs. perennials

What works in a container vs. planted in the ground

Dividing and transplanting

Stop by our free seminar to learn more about where to begin your gardening career! Come with questions-- we’ll have the answers! After the presentation, shop around Greenfield Plant Farm to find everything you’ll need to start your garden!

Presented by Warren County Master Gardener Volunteers

Reserve a spot by emailing gpf.maineville@gmail.com or calling (513) 683-5249 x 1.