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The Butterflies are Back at the Krohn Conservatory
I look forward to the butterfly show at the Krohn Conservatory in Cincinnati every year. The butterfly exhibit takes us from spring to summer with a gorgeous array of butterflies and flowers.
“A Whimsical Wonderland at Krohn” in Cincinnati
Looking to escape the winter blues?
The Krohn Conservatory is bringing holiday cheer with their Floral Holiday Show this season. “A Whimsical Wonderland” IS the perfect description for this creative show.
Krohn Conservatory Holiday Show THE POINSETTIA EXPRESS
The Holiday Shows at The Krohn Conservatory have been a Cincinnati favorite annual tradition for generations. Each year there is something new to see at the display. I LOVE all of the detail and natural design that goes into each building on display. It’s also fun to find the Cincinnati trademarks throughout the display.
Butterflies of the Philippines at Krohn Conservatory
I look forward to the Butterfly Show at the Krohn Conservatory each year. The butterflies are gorgeous and it’s so exciting when you discover one has picked you to land on. The key is the have your camera ready because those moments happen FAST! I’m looking forward to discovering what this year’s theme as “Butterflies of the Philippines” will bring.
Here is a little more about this year’s show.
This year’s exhibit features the colorful and exotic Butterflies of the Philippines, and they will preside over a majestic tribute to the marvelous Filipino culture. The showroom will be filled with butterflies soaring among bold displays that will immerse visitors in a sumptuous tropical environment. A large, dramatic mural of an erupting volcano and a wildly cascading waterfall will provide a striking backdrop for many tropical plants such as ornate orchids, brilliant bromeliads, delicate anthuriums and dramatic dracaenas.
Many exciting events have been planned throughout the 12-week Butterfly show to allow visitors to experience the free-soaring butterflies and to discover even more about the vibrant, engaging and gracious Filipino culture.
Open Daily 10:00am – 5:00pm
$7 adults • $4 children • 4 & under are FREE!
$12 Unlimited Admission Pins
For more information about Krohn Conservatory
CALL 513.421.5707 OR VISIT CINCINNATIPARKS.COM/KROHN
I’ve been given 4 Family 4 Pack to Giveaway!
Krohn Conservatory is located at 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.
Disclosure: I was given tickets for review and giveaway purposes. All opinions are my own.
“Magic and Mistletoe” Krohn Conservatory Holiday Show
The Krohn Conservatory is one of my favorite places to visit in Cincinnati around the holidays. This year’s show has a lot of great additions that visitors will enjoy.
My first observation was that there is more space. This year’s display is set up beautifully.
The display is also made of natural materials and the results are absolutely incredible! Make sure that you get up close to really appreciate all of the small details.
There are lots of Cincinnati landmarks that audiences young and old will recognize.
There are also hands on displays that younger audiences will enjoy.
Turn the key and you can turn on the lights inside the house.
You can make music with the touch of your hand too.
There is a lot to see in various sections of the conservatory. The Botaniluminaria and Santa’s Village in the Fern Room is a great addition that offers additional displays and trains in an area that tends to be less crowded.
In the cactus room you can see a large Village Scene display.
This room has a great backdrop for taking pictures.
There is also a great vintage display with pieces from the Schmalz Family holiday collection that includes animatronics from former department stores.
THE 2014 KROHN CONSERVATORY HOLIDAY SHOW
“MAGIC AND MISTLETOE”
November 15, 2014 – January 4, 2015
SHOW HOURS…
Daily 10a.m. – 5p.m.
Special Evening Hours on December 9, 11,16 and 18 (5-7:30PM)
ADMISSION FEES…
Adults $7.00 Children $4.00 (4 and under free)
You can find out more information from the Krohn Conservatory website.
Don’t miss out on these special events!
The Krohn Zone Presents: Holiday Foods with Chef Ursula
Saturday, November 22 – 1-3PM
Come try Chef Ursula’s contemporary twists on traditional holiday appetizers! Easy-to-make apps for your next holiday get-together!
Ten Reeds – An ensemble group from the UC College-Conservatory of Music
Sunday, November 23 – 1-3PM
Join us for this wonderful live music performance.
The Krohn Zone Presents: The Evergreen Advisor plus Holiday Flower Tips
Saturday, December 6 – 1-3PM
The horticultural team at Krohn will share information about the best evergreen choices for holiday decorating and how to care for your seasonal blooming flowers.
St. Theresa Brass
Sunday, December 7 – 1-3PM
Join us for this wonderful live music performance.
Krohn by Candlelight
Enjoy the beauty of the Krohn exhibit by the light of holiday twinkle. Viltrakis Photography will provide a free holiday family photos on Dec.11 from 5:30- 7PM and various musical groups will perform live each night. The Honeysuckle Sounds Dulcimer group will play on Dec. 9 and 11.
December 9, 11, 16, and 18 – 5:00PM – 7:30PM
Santa Visits Krohn
Saturdays, December 13 and 20 from 1-3PM
(And during Krohn by Candlelight: December 11 from 5:30 – 7)
Live Nativity – Sponsored by Western & Southern Financial Group
December 13 – January 1, 2015 – Daily 9AM-9PM
(Dedication Ceremony December 14 1:30PM)
The Blessed Sacrament Handbell Choir
Sunday, December 14 – 1:30 PM
Join us for this wonderful live music performance.
Henri : A Book Signing by Jinny Berten
Sunday, December 21 – 1-3PM
Dulcimer Performance – Sponsored Cincinnati Dulcimer Society
December 26 – 1-3PM
End of Show Sale
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 – 10AM
(Friends of Krohn can shop at 8:30AM)
I’ve been given (4) Family Four Packs of Tickets to Giveaway!
Disclosure: I was given tickets for review and giveaway purposes. All opinions are my own.
“The Edible Landscape” Exhibit at Krohn Conservatory
The Krohn Conservatory has a new floral exhibit that combines beautiful flowers with produce that you can eat. Each time I visit the Krohn Conservatory I’m impressed by their creative landscaping.
This year’s creative floral show will feature a landscape filled with summer annuals and edible plants. Included among the plants will be fruits, vegetables, edible trees and shrubs, as well as new, top-rated plants from All America Selections selected by the National Garden Bureau. The Edible Landscape, presented by Scherzinger Termite and Pest Control,will demonstrate how a carefully planned landscape design can create a residential garden that is both attractive and productive.
The 2014 Summer Floral Show at the Krohn Conservatory
July 4 – August 24, 2014,
Tuesdays – Sundays
10 am – 5 pm and closed on Mondays.
Krohn Conservatory will also offer numerous seminars and programs throughout the Summer Show that will help all ages learn more about how to embrace the “garden to table” movement. Scheduled in July are “Urban Gardening” and “Tower to Table”– then in August, “Family Food Camps” will be held every Saturday where each week a new food experience awaits your family.
SUMMER SHOW SPECIAL SEMINARS
(All special seminars included in the price of admission unless Preregistration is required)
4th of July at Krohn
Friday, July 4 • 11am – 2 pm
Food vendor Chill Shaved Ice will have a variety of food options available to purchase for lunch. Make a special patriotic craft! Live music from 1-3 pm will make this a very special day. Farmer Mike of Martin Hill Farms LTD will have fresh produce to purchase as well from 10 am – 3pm.
Urban Gardening – with Aeroponics expert Meghan Fronduti
Saturdays • July 5 and July 19 • 11am – Noon
Learn how to easily grow an abundance of vegetables and herbs on a porch, deck or rooftop!
Krohn Zone – Edible Flowers
Saturday, July 19 • 1 – 3 pm (following the Urban Gardening seminar)
Learn all about Edible Flowers and how you can include them in delicious recipes.
Join Chef Ursula to learn all about Edible Flowers and how you can include them in delicious recipes. Sample some of her great dishes.
Calling all Chefs – from Tower to Table
Tuesday, July 22 • 4 – 6 pm
Learn how to create your own edible garden for the ultimate in fresh, local ingredients.
Preregistration required. Added fees.
Go to: https://krohn.cincyregister.com/fromtowertotable2014
$10 per person (includes admission to the Conservatory
Farmer Mike’s Market
Every Saturday in July from 10 am – 3 pm
Stop by Farmer Mike’s Market from (Martin Hill Farms LTD) and pick up some local fresh produce. He’ll be outside on the patio.
The Edible Classroom – Aeroponics for Teachers
Wednesday, August 6th • 4 – 6 pm
Easy maintenance, extended growing season, and garden mobility are just a few of the reasons educators across the country are embracing aeroponics.
Family Food Camps at Krohn
Presented by the Francis R. Luther Charitable Trust
Preregistration required. Added fees.
Go to: https://krohn.cincyregister.com/fourfamilyfoodcamps2014
$8.00 per adults and $4 per child (5-12) per class.
Includes Summer Show admission and a take-away project
Join us at Krohn for four Saturdays in August to learn more about how to grow and prepare healthy food choices for your family. Each week will be a new experience to engage children and to educate families in how to make healthy food choices, grow some of your own edibles, and how to prepare them, together.
Presto! It’s Pesto
Saturday, August 2 • 10 am -12 pm
Join Krohn staff and Meghan Fronduti of Juice Plus and Tower Gardens to learn about aeroponics and how to grow beautiful edibles with very little space or effort. Learn about spiralizing veggies to make a healthy pasta-like base for your homemade pesto.
Green Magic! Spices and Herbs
Saturday, August 9 • 10am -Noon
Join Krohn staff and The Spice & Tea Exchange to learn more about using herbs and spices to flavor your foods. Make your own special salsa and pot up a pepper plant to take home.
“There’s (Edible) Gold in those Hills”: learn the secrets of harvesting and a variety of uses for preserved foods
August 16 • 10 am – Noon
Join Krohn staff and other experts to learn how to harvest and preserve your summer bounty.
Wild Foods and Flowers
August 23 • 10 am – Noon
Join Krohn staff and Mary Dudley from the Civic Garden Center to learn more about wild edibles and flowers. Design a salad with a rainbow of colors and many healthful benefits. Chef Ursula will make a salad with a rainbow of colors and many healthful benefits for sampling.
2014 Summer Floral Show – The Edible Landscape
July 4 – August 24, 2014 • Daily 10 am – 5 pm
Tuesday – Sunday (Closed Monday)
Admission
Adults $4.00 • Youth $2.00 (5-12 years old)• Children FREE (4 and under)
For more information about the Summer Show at Krohn Conservatory,
call 513.421.5707 or visit www.cincinnati.com
The Krohn Conservatory is located 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45202
I’ve been given a 4 Pack of Tickets to Giveaway
Disclosure: I was given tickets for review and giveaway purposes. All opinions are my own.
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PURA VIDA – The Butterflies of Costa Rica
Easter Sunday our family visited the butterflies at the Krohn Conservatory.
The butterflies are a beautiful reminder that spring is FINALLY here!
This year’s theme is PURE VIDA – The Butterflies of Costa Rica.
PURA VIDA- The Butterflies of Costa Rica will be at the Krohn Conservatory
from April 12 – June 22, 2014.
Open daily from 10pm – 5pm.
*Admission is $7, $4 children, free ages 4 and under. $12 unlimited admission pins.
I’ve been given (4) Family Four Packs of tickets to giveaway to see the butterflies!
You can find out more about the upcoming special events with the butterflies on the Krohn Conservatory website.
Disclosure: I was given complimentary tickets for review and giveaway purposes. All opinions are my own.
The Krohn Conservatory is located at 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Avant Garden Spring Show at the Krohn Conservatory
This winter weather has me really looking forward to spring. I picked a snowy day to daydream of warmer temps at the Krohn Avant Garden Spring Show.
Experience a fresh and creative spring landscape at Krohn Conservatory’s 2014 Spring Show, the ‘Avant-Garden.’ The show will highlight a unique variety of exotic spring bulbs, fragrant shrubs, and bright annuals that are not commonly used in the typical spring garden. Red crown imperials, twisted grasses, water hyacinths, brilliant blue delphiniums, and black tulips are just some of the plants to look for among the exciting palette of blossoming plants.
Recycled materials are used in an ‘avant-garde’ style to enhance the imaginative landscape. Basket frames and tomato cages are transformed into moss-covered chandeliers, striking flower sculptures are created from layered glassware, and paint cans are repurposed to even hang plants upside down. Enjoy an early spring at the Krohn Conservatory and be inspired by the ‘Avant-Garden!’
I absolutely loved the creative repurposing of plates and glasses!
This wine bottle display was also colorful and fun!
There are also bowls with flower vases that made creative mushrooms.
The Avant Garden Spring Show was a refreshing way to spend the afternoon and a great reminder that spring will be coming soon.
The Avant Garden Spring Show is from January 18 – March 30
Show Hours
Tuesday – Sunday 10am -5pm
(Closed Mondays)
Extended hours on Sunday, March 31
Admission
Adults $4
Youth (5-12) $2
Children under 4 FREE
There are also several special events coming up at the Krohn. Check the website for dates and times.
Disclosure: I was given complimentary admission for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
The Krohn Conservatory is located at 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Holiday Train Display at the Krohn Conservatory
The Holiday Train Display is still going on at the Krohn Conservatory.
Outside the Conservatory is a live nativity that has been an annual tradition since 1939.
There are several animals inside by the manger and also outside that younger audiences will especially enjoy.
Inside the Krohn Conservatory there is a wide range of plant life and beautiful Christmas decorations.
“A Cincinnati Scenic Railway celebrates the rich history of the beautiful Queen City and its 7 hills which embraces a rich history of architecture, parks, food, music, and culture.”
The Holiday Train Display has an interactive exhibit where guests can put their hands on the handprint and watch a ladybug train car move by.
The show features many iconic Cincinnati landmarks such as the Taft Museum, Union Terminal, the Eden Park Spring House and new this year, the Tyler Davidson Fountain as well as a riverboat with real smoking stacks! Natural components such as pine cones, nuts, bark, sticks and moss are used by the Applied Imagination team to construct all of the houses, train tracks and trestles.
Another new addition this year is The Schmalz Family Holiday Village. This collection features characters that were on display in the windows of Shillito’s and Pogues years ago. I challenged my kids to find several characters in the village scene. There is so much to see!
You still got time to add the Krohn Conservatory to your holiday list.
You can still see the Holiday Train Display from
November 16, 2013 – January 5, 2014
Admission to the Holiday Train Display
Adults – $7, Children – $4, Children 4 and under are FREE.
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You can find more information from the Krohn Conservatory website.
The Krohn Conservatory is located at 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Disclosure: I was given complimentary tickets for review purposes. All opinions are my own.