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

You can submit your questions by calling the office at 330-533-5538 or emailing us at mahoningclinic@osu.edu. Please attach photos and add any information that would help research your plant and pest questions. The clinic is open April through October, Monday and Thursday 9 a.m. to noon. Walk-ins are welcome.

Series: Dining with Diabetes

What: You will learn how to incorporate good, healthy cooking techniques and other practices to help control your blood sugar through our cooking school and nutrition education program designed for people with prediabetes or diabetes, and their family members or caregivers. Through this series of four interactive class sessions, you will learn ways to manage your diabetes by making healthy lifestyle choices.

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The second session is called “Carbohydrates and Sweeteners.”

Where: Virtual session.

Cost: Free

Register: go.osu.edu/dwdspring26

Morning with the Masters: Bluebirds

What: Learn to recognize their nests, eggs and habits, along with information on building your own bluebird house. In addition, other birds will nest in these boxes, but not all are welcome.

When: 11 a.m. Wednesday

Where: East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown

Cost: Free and no registration is required.

More information: Call 330-533-5538

Vermiculture 101

What: Learn how to turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost with the help of worms. Perfect for gardeners, sustainability enthusiasts and curious beginners alike.

When: 5:30 p.m. Thursday

Where: OSU Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield

Cost: $5

More information: Call 330-533-5538

Annual Plant Sale

What: We have annual flowers and veggies including Brugmansia’s, sunflowers, dahlias, hanging baskets and Thomas Jefferson tomatoes.

When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday

Where: MASCO greenhouse, corner of Bev Road and South Avenue, Boardman

More information: Call Bruce Brungard at 330-793-1307

Series: Eat Good, Feel Good

What: Community members are invited to take a step toward better health with the upcoming program, a three-part educational series focused on simple, practical ways to improve everyday nutrition and overall well-being. Each session is designed to provide participants with realistic strategies, helpful tips, and easy ideas to make healthier food choices that fit into their daily lives. All classes will be taught by OSU Extension Mahoning County’s Family and Consumer Sciences Educator LuAnn Duncan.

Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions to get the full experience and build a strong foundation for lasting lifestyle changes. The program emphasizes that what we eat directly impacts how we feel — physically and mentally — and aims to empower individuals with knowledge they can immediately apply.

When: 10 a.m. to noon Thursday and May 13 and 20

Where: Bunker Hill Methodist Church, 15096 W. Middletown Road, Beloit

Cost: Free but registration is required at https://go.osu.edu/feelgoodfood or by calling OSU Extension Mahoning County at 330-533-5538

Series: One-Pot Garden

What: In partnership with Flying HIGH, Inc., this series offered by the OSU Extension Office is designed to educate community members on gardening techniques and food preparation using homegrown ingredients. It will provide participants with hands-on learning opportunities focused on growing, maintaining and utilizing garden produce. Attendees also will have the opportunity to sample simple dishes prepared with ingredients highlighted in each session.

When: 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 14

Where: 100 Broadway Ave., Youngstown.

Cost: Free, but advanced registration is required. Participants are encouraged to dress for outdoor conditions, as sessions will be held rain or shine. Seating will be provided. In the event of severe weather, cancellations will be announced by 10 a.m. on the Mahoning County Extension Facebook page.

More information: Call 330-533-5538