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.