North Ridgeville is the fastest growing community in 7 northeast Ohio communities and we want you to see what we’re all about. The 17^th annual springtime festival for gardens and homes is free and self guided, directing visitors to 14 different locations around the city. Look for the bright yellow signs marking each site. Spend leisurely time at each location, featuring garden centers and greenhouses, home builders and related businesses.  North Ridgeville’s popular Metro Park, Sandy Ridge Reservation  returns to this year’s tour with tram rides throughout the park and tips on creating butterfly and hummingbird gardens.  The home builders’ models will be partnered with growers by having the growers display their products and flowers, trees and shrubs on site.  Many locations will have demonstrations and/or identified plantings for visitors to see the plant material in home settings. Other sites will have representatives and hobbyists offering products for homeowners.  Hobbyist Gary Bowers also returns with a huge collection of hostas for sale at Butternut Corners Plaza, 34845 Lorain Road. Participating locations:

Don Moulds Plant Outlet East, 34837 Lorain Road

Worcester’s Inc. Feed and Seed and Outdoor Power Equipment, 34200 Lorain Road

Bob Schmitt Homes, 8891 Gatestone Road

Oster Homes, 8386 Chesapeake Drive

Bulk N Bushel Landscaping Materials, 33146 Center Ridge Road

Forest View Crossings, 6268 Forest Park Drive

Kelly Anne Growers, 5913 Avon Belden Road

SDC Homes and Neighborhoods, 36112 Bridgeport Drive

Moreland Homes, 6983 Meadow Lakes Blvd.

Ryan Homes, 38619 Terrell Drive

Sandy Ridge Reservation, 6195 Otten Road

JP Diederich Sons Inc., 38599 Center Ridge Road

Pioneer Ridge, 9464 Saw Mill Trace

Drees Homes, 34675 Braemore Drive

For a complete brochure with all descriptions of the various locations, contact the office at nrvisbur@nrchamber.com or call 440-327-3737.