Valley Grows calendar
Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact:
• OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. 330-533-5538. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
• OSU Trumbull County Extension Office, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland. 330-638-6783. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
OSU Extension, Mahoning County Plant and Pest Clinic
The clinic continues to address questions. Stop by to ask questions or drop off samples from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and Thursdays.
Questions: 330-533-5538
Details: http://go.osu.edu/mahoningclinic
Selecting, Storing and Serving Produce: Root Vegetables
What: Learn to choose the best Ohio produce, store it properly and serve it creatively. This series also covers essential food preservation techniques to extend the harvest.
When: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Webinar
Cost: Free; registration required
More information: http://go.osu.edu/fpwebinars
Free Garden Speaker Series: Common Pests
What: Learn how to identify and manage common garden pests to keep your plants healthy and thriving.
When: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Flying High Grow Urban Farm, 100 Broadway, Youngstown.
Cost: Free
More Information: https://go.osu.edu/freegardenspeaker
Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
What: For safe home canning, the USDA recommends pressure canner dial gauges be tested annually for accuracy, as they can become inaccurate over time. An inaccurate gauge can lead to under- or over-processing food and potentially cause food safety issues.
When: 10 a.m. to noon Friday
Where: Rhodes Farm Market, 12216 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Columbiana.
Cost: Free
Veggies & More Tour
What: Join OSU Extension staff and Master Garden Volunteers to learn about growing practices, helpful tips and more. Bring a lawn chair for seating and a notepad.
When: 6 p.m. Aug. 4
Where: Gasser Chair Co., 4136 Logan Way, Youngstown.
Cost: Free
More information: http://go.osu.edu/veggiestour
Valley Grows calendar
Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact:
• OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. 330-533-5538. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
• OSU Trumbull County Extension Office, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland. 330-638-6783. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Mahoning Plant and Pest Clinic
The clinic continues to address questions. Stop by to ask questions Monday and Thursday 9 a.m. to noon or drop off samples.
Questions: 330-533-5538
Details: http://go.osu.edu/mahoningclinic
Veggies & More Tour
What: Join OSU Extension staff and Master Garden Volunteers to learn about growing practices, helpful tips and more. Bring a lawn chair for seating and a notepad.
When: 6 p.m. July 21
Where: Southside Community Garden — 112 Williamson Ave., Youngstown.
Cost: Free
More information: http://go.osu.edu/veggiestour
Veggies & More Tour
What: Join OSU Extension staff and Master Garden Volunteers to learn about growing practices, helpful tips and more. Bring a lawn chair for seating and a notepad.
When: 6 p.m. Monday, July 28
Where: Youngstown Community Blueberry Patch — 4019 Erie St., Youngstown.
Cost: Free
More information: http://go.osu.edu/veggiestour
Ohio Produce: Root Vegetables
What: Learn to choose the best Ohio produce, store it properly and serve it creatively. This series also covers essential food preservation techniques to extend the harvest.
When: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29
Where: Webinar
Cost: Free, registration required
More information: http://go.osu.edu/fpwebinars
Series: Common Garden Pests
What: Learn how to identify and manage common garden pests to keep your plants healthy and thriving.
When: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29
Where: Flying High Grow Urban Farm — 100 Broadway, Youngstown.
Cost: Free
More Information: https://go.osu.edu/freegardenspeaker
Valley Grows calendar
Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact:
• OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. 330-533-5538. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
• OSU Trumbull County Extension Office, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland. 330-638-6783. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Veggies & More Tour is today in Youngstown
What: Join OSU Extension staff and Master Garden Volunteers to learn about growing practices, helpful tips and more. Bring a lawn chair for seating and a notepad.
When: 6 p.m. today
Where: Flying High Grow Urban Farm — 100 Broadway Ave. Youngstown.
Cost: Free
More information: http://go.osu.edu/veggiestour
Free Speaker Series: Garden Pests
What: Learn how to identify and manage common garden pests to keep your plants healthy and thriving.
When: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Flying High Grow Urban Farm — 100 Broadway Ave. Youngstown.
Cost: Free
More Information: https://go.osu.edu/freegardenspeaker
Ohio Pollinators and What They Need
What: Join us to learn about the different pollinators in Ohio and how we can support them in our own backyards!
When: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday
Where: Boardman Library — 7680 Glenwood Ave.
Cost: Free, no registration required
More Information: http://go.osu.edu/morningwiththemasters
Naturalist Series: Ohio Mammals
What: Join Monika Bowman Bell, Wildlife Communications Specialist with the ODNR Division of Wildlife, as we explore the ecology of Ohio mammals. We will discuss awesome adaptations, habits and life histories of some of the state’s wonderful wildlife neighbors.
When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Mahoning County Extension — 490 S Broad St., Canfield.
Cost: $5 per class or entire series for $30
More Information: https://go.osu.edu/ohmammals
Another Veggies & More Tour is July 21
What: Join OSU Extension staff and Master Garden Volunteers to learn about growing practices, helpful tips and more. Bring a lawn chair for seating and a notepad.
When: 6 p.m. July 21
Where: Southside Community Garden — 112 Williamson Ave., Youngstown.
Cost: Free
More information: http://go.osu.edu/veggiestour.
Valley Grows calendar
Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact:
• OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. 330-533-5538. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
• OSU Trumbull County Extension Office, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland. 330-638-6783. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Veggies & More Tour
What: Join OSU Extension staff and Master Garden Volunteers to learn about growing practices, helpful tips and more. Bring a lawn chair for seating and a notepad.
When: 6 p.m. today
Where: Dorothy Day House — 620 Belmont Ave. Youngstown.
Cost: Free
More information: http://go.osu.edu/veggiestour
Garden Art Series: Fairy Garden
What: Miniature gardens filled with magic! Tiny houses, chairs, lawns, and ponds — fairy worlds that you can create in any space you have — inside or out. Learn how to create your own fairy garden!
When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Mahoning County Extension, 490 S Broad St, Canfield, OH 44406
Cost: $25
More Information: https://go.osu.edu/gardenartseries
Veggies & More Tour
What: Join OSU Extension staff and Master Garden Volunteers to learn about growing practices, helpful tips and more. Bring a lawn chair for seating and a notepad.
When: 6 p.m. July 14
Where: Flying High Grow Urban Farm — 100 Broadway Ave. Youngstown.
Cost: Free
More information: http://go.osu.edu/veggiestour
Series: Common Garden Pests
What: Learn how to identify and manage common garden pests to keep your plants healthy and thriving.
When: 11 a.m. – noon July 15
Where: Flying High Grow Urban Farm, 100 Broadway Ave. Youngstown, OH 44505
Cost: Free
More Information: https://go.osu.edu/freegardenspeaker
Pollinators: What They Need from Us
What: Join us to learn about the different pollinators in Ohio and how we can support them in our own backyards!
When: 11 a.m. – noon July 16
Where: Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown, OH 44512
Cost: Free, no registration required
More Information: http://go.osu.edu/morningwiththemasters
Naturalist Series: Ohio Mammals
What: Join Monika Bowman Bell, Wildlife Communications Specialist with the ODNR Division of Wildlife, as we explore the ecology of Ohio mammals. We will discuss awesome adaptations, habits and life histories of some of the state’s wonderful wildlife neighbors.
When: 6:30 pm July 16
Where: Mahoning County Extension, 490 S Broad St, Canfield, OH 44406
Cost: $5 per class or entire series for $30
More Information: https://go.osu.edu/ohmammals
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