CINCINNATI (FOX19) - GROUPON has selected the Civic Garden Center (http://www.civicgardencenter.org/) to be the first non-profit in their Cincinnati market to benefit from their G-Team program.

Simply put, GROUPON subscribers will be given the option this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to donate on line to the Civic Garden Center to help them buy dirt for neighborhood gardens.  If the threshold of 33 donations of $10 each is reached, the CGC will get the funds immediately.  It is a quick and simple way for GROUPON to partner with a well respected nonprofit to help them raise funds for a very worthy cause.

"We are thrilled that GROUPON has selected us as their first G-Team beneficiary here in Cincinnati," said Vickie Ciotti, Executive Director of the Civic Garden Center.  "We have a waiting list for new neighborhood gardens and all we need is the money to buy more dirt."

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OVER-THE-RHINE, OH (FOX19) - The 2011 Neighborhood Gardens Tour is a celebration of three exceptional urban agriculture initiatives and their commitment to community-based and market vegetable gardening.  Enjoy a summer evening touring these gardens and urban agriculture initiatives on an air-conditioned bus on Thursday, July 28, 5:30 – 8:30 pm.

Each stop will provide the opportunity to meet the gardeners, hear their gardening stories and taste treats from their harvest. The tour will conclude with a reception catered by Whole Foods Market, to celebrate the gardens and meaningful work of the gardeners.

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - It’s expected to be another hot weekend in Cincinnati, but the Krohn Conservatory Butterfly Show is planning some cool fun.

Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5, kids (of all ages) can enjoy the Butterfly Show and get these COOL perks:

Ice?cold lemonade (that’s the “swizzle”) for just $1 from an old-fashioned lemonade stand, made with love by Girl Scout Troop 40280. 

Sprinklers and misters on the front lawn of Krohn Conservatory will be on. (That’s the “Drizzle”!).  Running through the sprinklers for as long as you like is encouraged, as is bringing swimsuits for the kids.

The show also gas "Fans for Butterfly Show fans".  Pick up a special FREE Butterfly Show fan in the ticket tent and stay cool all day!

Full grown annual plants and flowers for an instant home garden will be on sale. Prices range from $3 to $8.