New installment set for dedication on October 23, 2013

COLUMBUS, OH—The Friends of the Ohio Governor’s Residence and Heritage Garden is pleased to announce its latest addition to the Heritage Garden, the Lloyd Medicinal and Johnny Appleseed Memorial Garden. A new medicinal garden, named after early 20th century pharmacist John Uri Lloyd, of Cincinnati, Ohio, surrounds a descendant of one of Johnny Appleseed’s famed late 18th century apple trees planted in Ohio and the surrounding area. These highlight the multiplicity of uses of plants, and those that were especially important to the early families and individuals residing in the state.

This outdoor event begins at 1:30 p.m., with special appearances by First Lady Karen W. Kasich, and John Uri Lloyd and Johnny Appleseed impersonators, starting at 2:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. The event takes place at the Heritage Garden, Ohio Governor’s Residence, 358 North Parkview Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. Attendees MUST register in advance by October 16, 2013.

The Heritage Garden got its start in 2000, under the guidance of Former First Lady Hope Taft. The garden was designed to showcase the variety of Ohio’s natural history and environment to the thousands of yearly visitors to the Ohio Governor’s Residence. It has continued to grow and flourish since that time, with periodic additions being made. The Lloyd Medicinal and Johnny Appleseed Garden was first conceived in 2009 with final installation of the garden being completed this year.

The Lloyd Medicinal and Johnny Appleseed Garden was made possible through support of the following: Friends of the Lloyd Library and Museum, Ohio Pharmacists Association, Meisner & Associates Land Vision, Friends of the Ohio Governor’s Residence and Heritage Garden, Greenscapes: Excellence by Design and Larry Owen.