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. For information, call 330-533-5538.
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 of 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
Naturalist Series:
Deer Management
When: 6:30 p.m. today
What: Learn about deer in Ohio, the process for setting population management goals, an overview of tools used to achieve management goals, deer herd condition and disease updates, management challenges, and a question-and-answer session.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at http://go.osu.edu/deermanagement
Canning Soup
When: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday
What: Join OSU Extension experts to learn the science behind preservation so you can preserve a high-quality, safe product that your family can enjoy.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at go.osu.edu/fall2020foodpreservationseries
Tomatoes: How to Grow Better
When: 3 p.m. Wednesday
What: Join Eric Barrett as he shares an overview of this year’s tomato crop. We will discuss the good practices of raising tomatoes and look at some common issues and how to fix them.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at http://go.osu.edu/tomatooverview
Pruning Shrubs
When: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday
What: Learn the proper timing, tools and techniques involved in pruning landscape shrubs so you can wield your pruning shears with confidence.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: Register at http://go.osu.edu/shrubprune; ask questions at mgcc.event@yahoo.com
Canning Meat,
Poultry, Game
When: 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 27
What: Join OSU Extension experts to learn the science behind preservation so you can preserve a high-quality, safe product that your family can enjoy.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at go.osu.edu/fall2020foodpreservationseries
First Season of
Pollinator Garden
When: 3 p.m. Oct. 28
What: Explore how the garden came to be, the steps taken to plan / implement the garden, some of the plants that were included, the pollinators it has attracted, and how it has changed throughout the season.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at http://go.osu.edu/salemgarden
Making Jerky
When: 4 to 5 p.m. Nov. 3
What: Join OSU Extension experts to learn the science behind preservation so you can preserve a high-quality, safe product that your family can enjoy.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at go.osu.edu/fall2020foodpreservationseries
Landscape Change
When: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9
What: People have changed Ohio’s landscape since the time of the earliest land surveys in the late 1700s. Wildlife was affected by these changes and some species have responded and adapted to urban (developed) areas. Learn how and why wildlife thrive, understand human influence and learn how to prevent human-wildlife conflict.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/humanandwildlife
Making
Sauerkraut
When: 4 to 5 p.m. Nov. 10
What: Join OSU Extension experts to learn the science behind preservation so you can preserve a high-quality, safe product that your family can enjoy.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at go.osu.edu/fall2020foodpreservationseries
Greenhouse
Gardening
When: 3 p.m. Nov. 12
What: Greenhouse gardening is a presentation about items to consider when building a greenhouse, sample construction, heating and cooling your greenhouse and managing any pest infestations. The PowerPoint presentation will include many pictures and links to other sources for more information.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at go.osu.edu/greenhouse
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. All events are on Zoom for free.
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.
Info: 330-533-5538
Soil Amendments for Gardeners
When: 10 a.m. Tuesday
What: Participants will learn about different types of mulch and how to apply it, how compost improves the soil and how to incorporate compost into the soil. They also will learn more about organic and inorganic fertilizers, fertilizer formulations, fertilizer applications, and how to read fertilizer labels.
Info: Register at https://go.osu.edu/soilamendments
Naturalist Series: Managing deer in Ohio
When: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19
What: Learn about deer in Ohio, the process for setting population management goals, an overview of tools used to achieve management goals, deer herd condition and disease updates, management challenges and a question-and-answer session.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at http://go.osu.edu/deermanagement
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. Events are free on Zoom.
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.
Info: 330-533-5538
Soil Amendments for Gardeners
When: 10 a.m. Oct. 13
What: Participants will learn about different types of mulch and how to apply it, how compost improves the soil and how to incorporate compost into the soil. They also will learn more about organic and inorganic fertilizers, fertilizer formulations, fertilizer applications, and how to read fertilizer labels.
Info: Register at https://go.osu.edu/soilamendments
Deer Management in Ohio
When: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19
What: Learn about deer in Ohio, the process for setting
population-management goals, an overview of tools used to achieve management goals, deer herd condition and disease updates, management challenges, and a question-and-answer session.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at http://go.osu.edu/deermanagement
Tomatoes
When: 3 p.m. Oct. 21
What: Join Eric Barrett as he shares an overview of this year’s tomato crop. We will discuss the good practices of raising tomatoes and look at some common issues and how to fix them.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at http://go.osu.edu/tomatooverview
Pollinator Garden at Waterworth Park
When: 3 p.m. Oct. 28
What: Explore how the garden came to be, the steps taken to plan / implement the garden, some of the plants that were included, the pollinators it has attracted, and how it has changed throughout the season.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at http://go.osu.edu/salemgarden
Humans and Wildlife
When: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9
What: People have changed Ohio’s landscape since the time of the earliest land surveys in the late 1700s. Wildlife was affected by these changes and some species have responded and adapted to urban (developed) areas. Learn how and why wildlife thrive, understand human influence and learn how to prevent human-wildlife conflict.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/humanandwildlife
Greenhouse Gardening
When: 3 p.m. Nov. 12
What: Greenhouse gardening is a presentation about items to consider when building a greenhouse, sample construction, heating and cooling your greenhouse and managing any pest infestations. The PowerPoint presentation will include many pictures and links to other sources for more information.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/greenhouse