Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Mahoning County Extension Office. Contact the Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield, at 330-533-5538.
For information, visit http://go.osu.edu/mahoningclinic. For a complete list of events, visit https://mahoning.osu.edu/events.
Growing-degree days
What: Join Master Gardener Volunteers on the second Tuesday of every month for a Garden Speaker Series, and to assist with and discuss garden-related topics.
When: 10 a.m. Tuesday
Where: Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield
Cost: $15 registration (includes the program, coffee, a light breakfast and handouts)
Info: http://go.osu.edu/mroningwiththemasters
Vegetable gardening
What: Join the Trumbull County Master Gardener Volunteers to learn all about vegetable gardening. Come back in May to learn about fertilizers.
When: 6 p.m. April 19
Where: Trumbull County Agriculture & Family Education Center, 520 W. Main St., Cortland
Cost: Free; no registration required
Info: http://trumbull.osu.edu or 330-638-6783
Fishing at Lake Milton
What: Join Trish Guenther, an active birder and member of the Audubon Mahoning Valley Society, to discover how different birds use different techniques and physical adaptations to gather their food from the lake. The Naturalist Series invites subject matter experts to share their knowledge and research regarding different aspects of nature. Subjects range from animals, plants, insects and more. All these events are $5 ($30 for the whole series).
When: 6:30 p.m. April 20
Location: Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield
Cost: $5 ($30 for the whole series).
Info: http://go.osu.edu/fishing04-20
Garden spaces
What: Learn about "Creating Outdoor Rooms with Plants and Evergreens to Envy." Breakouts include top 10 things for soils in spring; composting; houseplants and tropicals; and garden art options of ink tiles or a garden rug. Handmade garden art and garden treasures will be for sale during the event.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22
Where: Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield
Cost: $45, includes hot lunch, proceedings packets, door prizes and more
Register and info: 330-533-5538; http://go.osu.edu/2023springworkshop1
Fruit tree pruning clinic
What: Learn how to prune apples and peaches at the farm. This class will feature demonstrations by Eric Barrett of the OSU Extension, and Dave and David Hull of White House Fruit Farm. Bring a lawn chair for seating.
When: 2 p.m. April 22, rain or shine
Where: White House Fruit Farm, 9249 state Route 62
Cost: $30 (includes pruners and handouts)
Register and info: http://go.osu.edu/fruitprune
Perennials and containers
What: The best plants in the best locations are the focus of this daylong seminar. Pam Bennett, OSU Extension, will share the "New and Tried-and-True in the Perennial World" and Laura Deeter, OSU horticulture, will speak on "Captivating Containers." Breakouts include cut-flower gardens; soils; a garden walkabout with pruning; and garden art options of ink tiles or a garden journal.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 29
Where: Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield
Cost: $45 includes hot lunch, proceedings packets, door prizes and more.
Register and info: 330-533-5538; http://go.osu.edu/2023springworkshop2
