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Valley Grows Calendar

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Mahoning County Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact the Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield, at 330-533-5538.

Operating Hours: Curbside Service for soil samples, plant and insect samples and more, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic

When: 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays

What: Join the overview session, then go to a breakout room with a Master Gardener, who will answer your questions, and show pictures or the actual plant or insect.

Where: Zoom videoconference. Those without internet can call 330-533-5538 to explain their question. They will get a call back from a Master Gardener.

Cost: Free

Info: 330-533-5538

Garden Art — Leaf Castings and Birdbaths

When: 3 p.m. Wednesday

What: Learn how to make leaf castings and how to turn those castings into birdbaths.

Where: Zoom videoconference.

Cost: Free

Info: 330-533-5538; register at http://go.osu.edu/moregardenart

Coffee with the Master Gardeners: Herbal Teas

When: 10 a.m. Sept. 21

What: While you sip tea, Master Gardeners will explain the differences between the unique herbal teas.

Where: Zoom videoconference.

Cost: Free

Info: 330-533-5538; register at http://go.osu.edu/herb altea

Backyard Beauties: Attracting Uncommon Birds to their Home Habitat

When: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24

What: Judy Semrock from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History will share her knowledge of various species of uncommon birds that, with a little habitat enhancement, can be enticed to nest and frequently visit the home habitat. By accommodating their preferences for nesting sites, food sources, water availability and habitat cover, these species will treat you to beautiful songs, intriguing behavior, and the winsome behavior of their young.

Where: Zoom videoconference.

Cost: Free

Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkc-6hqzsiGNC55g-voNUVUCFaPfyXN1i

Water Gardens and Other Water Features

When: 11 a.m. Sept. 29

What: Participants will learn about creating and caring for water features in their own backyards.

Where: Zoom videoconference.

Cost: Free

Info: 330-533-5538; register at http://go.osu.edu/watergardens

Using Zoom

Until OSU Extension Mahoning County can resume face-to-face programming, events and classes will be virtual via the Zoom platform. Download the Zoom app or program to a media device by visiting the following link https://zoom.us/support/download.

Valley Grows Calendar

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Mahoning County Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact the Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield, at 330-533-5538.

Operating hours: Curbside service for soil samples, plant and insect samples and more, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic

When: 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays

What: Join the overview session, then go to a breakout room with a Master Gardener, who will answer your questions, and show pictures or the actual plant or insect.

Where: Zoom. Those without Internet can call 330-533-5538 to explain their question. They will get a call back from a Master Gardener.

Cost: Free

Info: 330-533-5538

Garden Art — Leaf Castings and Birdbaths

When: 3 p.m. Sept. 3

What: Learn how to make leaf castings and how to turn those castings into birdbaths.

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Info: 330-533-5538; register at http://go.osu.edu/moregardenart

Tea with Master Gardeners:

Herbal Teas

When: 10 a.m. Sept. 21

What: While you sip tea, Master Gardeners will explain the differences between the unique herbal teas.

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Info: 330-533-5538; register at http://go.osu.edu/herbaltea

Water Gardens and Other Water Features

When: 11 a.m. Sept. 29

What: Participants will learn about creating and caring for water features in their own backyards.

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Info: 330-533-5538; register at http://go.osu.edu/water gardens

Valley Grows Calendar

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Mahoning County Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact the Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield, at 330-533-5538.

Operating Hours: Curbside Service for soil samples, plant and insect samples and more, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic

When: 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays

What: Join the overview session, then go to a breakout room with a Master Gardener, who will answer questions, and show pictures or the actual plant or insect.

Where: Zoom. Those without Internet can call 330-533-5538 to explain their question. They will get a call back from a Master Gardener.

Cost: Free

Info: Call the Extension Office, 330-533-5538

Backyard Birds

When: 11 a.m. Tuesday

What: Join Stephanie Hughes to learn about feeding and caring for birds and identifying the different kinds of birds in your own backyard.

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Info: 330-533-5538. Register at go.osu.edu/8-18-2020

Preparing Your Garden for Winter

When: 10 a.m. Wednesday

What: Learn how to get the garden ready for the winter. This winter care will help gardens thrive next spring.

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Info: 330-533-5538. Register at https://go.osu.edu/winter garden

Canner Pressure Gauge Testing

When: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday

What: Before canning fresh vegetables and fruits from your garden or local market, take advantage of this drive-thru canner pressure gauge testing.

Where: Curbside service, OSU Extension, Mahoning County, 490 S. Broad St. Canfield

Cost: Free

Info: http://go.osu.edu/

testcanner

Using Zoom

Until OSU Extension Mahoning County can resume face-to-face programming, our events and classes will be virtual via the Zoom platform. You can download the Zoom app or program to your media device by visiting the following link https://zoom.us/support/

download.

Valley Grows Calendar

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Mahoning County Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact the Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield, at 330-533-5538.

Operating Hours: Curbside Service for soil samples, plant and insect samples and more, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

These events are free.

Plant and Pest

Diagnostic Clinic

When: 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays

What: Join the overview session, then go to a breakout room with a Master Gardener, who will answer your questions, and show pictures or the plant or insect.

Where: Zoom. Those without Internet can call 330-533-5538 to explain their question. They will get a call back from a Master Gardener.

Info: Call the Extension Office, 330-533-5538.

Attracting Pollinators

to Your Garden

When: 10 a.m. Aug. 12

What: Learn how to manage your landscape and utilize pollinator-friendly plants to create habitats for pollinators.

Where: Zoom

Info: 330-533-5538. Register at go.osu.edu/8-12-2020.

What’s Happening in the Landscape

When: 10 a.m. Aug. 12

What: An update on tree and shrub pests and diseases, including what insect pests and diseases have we seen this season? Which ones are harmful and which ones cause no real harm to the overall health of trees and shrubs?

Where: Zoom

Info: Register at https://go.osu.edu/

virtualgardening.

Backyard Birds

When: 11 a.m. Aug. 18

What: Join Stephanie Hughes to learn about feeding and caring for birds and identifying the different kinds of birds in your own backyard.

Where: Zoom

Info: 330-533-5538. Register at go.osu.edu/8-18-2020.

Valley Grows Calendar

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Mahoning County Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact the Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield, at 330-533-5538.

Operating hours: Curbside Service for soil samples, plant and insect samples and more, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Plant & Pest

Diagnostic Clinic

When: 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays

What: Join the overview session, then go to a breakout room with a Master Gardener, who will answer your questions, and show pictures or the actual plant or insect.

Where: Zoom videoconference. Those without internet can call 330-533-5538 to explain their question. They will get a call back from a Master Gardener.

Cost: Free

Info: Call the Extension Office, 330-533-5538

Growing Lilacs

When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday

What: Dr. Mark DeBard of the International Lilac Society will discuss types of lilacs, forms and other information.

Where: Zoom videoconference

Cost: Free

Info: hogan.1@osu.edu. Register at http://go.osu.edu/ growlilacs.

Attracting

Pollinators

to Your Garden

When: 10 a.m. Aug. 12

What: Learn how to manage your landscape and utilize pollinator-friendly plants to attract and create habitats for local pollinators.

Where: Zoom videoconference

Cost: Free

Info: 330-533-5538. Register at go.osu.edu/8-12-2020

Hypertufas!

When: 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday

What: Join Pam Baytos in the continuing Zoom-based garden art classes to learn how to make your own hypertufa containers for your home and garden.

Where: Zoom videoconference

Cost: Free

Info: 330-533-5538. Register at http://go.osu.edu/hypertu fapots.

Backyard Birds

When: 11 a.m. Aug. 18

What: Join Stephanie Hughes to learn about feeding and caring for birds and identifying the different kinds of birds in your own backyard.

Where: Zoom videoconfernce

Cost: Free

Info: 330-533-5538. Register at go.osu.edu/8-18-2020.

Using Zoom

Until OSU Extension Mahoning County can resume face-to-face programming, our events and classes will be virtual via the Zoom platform. You can download the Zoom app or program to your media device by visiting the following link https://zoom.us/support/ download.

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