Valley Grows calendar of events
Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Mahobning County Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact the Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield, at 330-533-5538.
Office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Urban Farm and Garden Tour: Jubilee Garden
When: 6 p.m. today
What: Join OSU Mahoning County Extension every Monday through the summer to learn about growing vegetables and fruit, and to explore the farms and community gardens in Youngstown. Bring a lawn chair for seating or plants for identification / diagnosis.
Where: Jubilee Garden, 150 Lafayette St., Youngstown
Cost: Free
Info: http://go.osu.edu/gardenjuly19
Make and Take Garden Art: Miniature Gardens
When: 1 p.m. Wednesday
What: Natalie and Charlene will teach how to make a miniature garden. A mini figure, soil, a plant and the container will be provided. Bring whatever else you would like to add to your garden.
Where: OSU Mahoning County Extension, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield
Cost: $20, includes materials
Info: http://go.osu.edu/miniaturegardens
Wednesdays in the Garden: Coral Bells
When: 6 p.m. Wednesday
What: Join Master Gardeners in the Learning and Teaching Garden to learn about various gardening topics throughout the summer. Programs to be held outside. Bring a chair and dress accordingly.
Where: Trumbull County Extension Office, 520 W. Main St., Suite 1, Cortland
Cost: Free
Info: 330-638-6783
Urban Farm and Garden Tour: Blueberries
When: 6 p.m. July 26
What: Join OSU Mahoning County Extension every Monday through the summer to learn about growing vegetables and fruit, and to explore the farms and community gardens in Youngstown.
Where: Youngstown Community Blueberry Patch, 4019 Erie St., Youngstown
Cost: Free
Info: http://go.osu.edu/gardenjuly26
Virtual Food Service Conference
When: 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. July 28
What: The virtual Food Service Conference will assist food service directors and staff with an action plan for the 2021-22 school year.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: Register by July 26 at go.osu.edu/2021foodserviceconference
Urban Farm and Community Garden Tour: Butterfly Garden
When: 6 p.m. Aug. 2
What: Join OSU Mahoning County Extension every Monday through the summer to learn about growing vegetables and fruit, and to explore the farms and community gardens in Youngstown. Bring a lawn chair for seating or plants for identification/diagnosis.
Where: Ohio Avenue Butterfly Garden, 2203 Ohio Ave., Youngstown
Cost: Free
Info: http://go.osu.edu/gardenaugust2
Wednesdays in the Garden: Growing Herbs
When: 6 p.m. Aug. 4
What: Join Master Gardeners in the Learning and Teaching Garden to learn about various gardening topics throughout the summer. Programs to be held outside. Bring a chair and dress accordingly.
Where: Trumbull County Extension Office, 520 W. Main St., Suite 1, Cortland
Cost: Free
Info: 330-638-6783
Urban Farm and Community Garden Tour: McGuffey Center
When 6 p.m. Aug. 9
What: Join OSU Mahoning County Extension every Monday through the summer to learn about growing vegetables and fruit, and to explore the farms and community gardens in Youngstown. Bring a lawn chair for seating or plants for identification/diagnosis.
Where: Ohio Avenue Butterfly Garden, 2203 Ohio Ave., Youngstown
Cost: Free
Details: http://go.osu.edu/gardenaugust9
Pressure Canner Testing
When: 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 11
What: Before canning fresh vegetables and fruits from your garden or local market, conduct canner pressure gauge testing. The Extension office will hosting a one-day drive-thru testing.
Where: OSU Extension Office, Mahoning County, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield
Cost: Free
Details: Drive into the Extension office. Stay in your car and hand out the pressure canner to a staff member.
Info: http://go.osu.edu/testcanner
Urban Farm Tour: Flying High GROW Urban Farm
When: 6 p.m. Aug. 16
What: Join OSU Mahoning County Extension every Monday through the summer to learn about growing vegetables and fruit, and to explore the farms and community gardens in Youngstown. Bring a lawn chair for seating or plants for identification/diagnosis.
Where: Flying High GROW Urban Farm, 100 Broadway Ave., Youngstown
Cost: Free
Info: http://go.osu.edu/urbanfarmaugust16
Mahoning County
For a complete and up to date list of events, visit https://mahoning.osu.edu/events.