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.
Plant and Pest Clinic
You can submit your questions by calling the Mahoning County 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.
Veggies & More Tours
WHAT: Visit a local community garden!
WHEN: 6 p.m. today
WHERE: Hope for Newport, 420 Clearmount Drive, Youngstown.
Raising Butterflies
WHAT: From eggs to beautiful butterflies, learn about their decreasing population and the importance of milkweed and pollinators. Watch a caterpillar enter the pupa stage and emerge as a monarch butterfly, ready to travel on its amazing migration.
WHEN: 11 a.m. Wednesday
WHERE: Poland Library, 311 S. Main St., Poland.
MORE INFORMATION: Call 330-533-5538
Wednesdays in the Garden
WHAT: Growing luffas — bring your own lawn chair!
WHEN: 6 p.m. July 8
WHERE: OSU Extension-Trumbull, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland.
Garden Peace Poles
WHAT: Add art to your landscape using minimal space. The class includes a primed wooden post, paints and shared stencils. Please note, due to drying time, the pole may not be fully completed during class, but you may take supplies home to finish.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. July 8
WHERE: OSU Extension-Mahoning, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.
HOW MUCH: $25
MORE INFORMATION: https://go.osu.edu/gardenartseries
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.
Plant and Pest Clinic
You can submit your questions by calling the Mahoning County office at 330-533-5538 or emailing 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.
Wednesdays in the Garden
WHAT: Fertilizer 101 — bring your own lawn chair.
WHEN: 6 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: OSU Extension-Trumbull, 520 W. Main St., Suite 1, Cortland.
HOW MUCH: Free
Free Garden Speaker Series
WHAT: Healthy soulful gardening
WHEN: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday
WHERE: Flying High, 100 Broadway Ave., Youngstown.
MORE INFORMATION: Call 330-533-5538
Jam and Jelly Canning Class
WHAT: Discover the basics of making and safely preserving homemade jams and jellies during a hands-on canning class. This beginner-friendly workshop will teach participants the fundamentals of water bath canning, including proper equipment, food safety practices, and step-by-step techniques for creating delicious homemade preserves.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon Friday
WHERE: OSU Extension-Mahoning, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.
HOW MUCH: $10; preregistration is required.
MORE INFORMATION: Visit go.osu.edu/canningclass, contact OSU Extension-Mahoning at 330-533-5538 or email duncan.920@osu.edu.
Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
WHAT: This service allows home canners to have their pressure canner dial gauges tested for accuracy. USDA recommends annual gauge testing to ensure safe food preservation practices, as inaccurate gauges can result in under- or over-processing of foods.
WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. Friday
WHERE: OSU Extension-Mahoning, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.
HOW MUCH: Free
MORE INFORMATION: Contact OSU Extension-Mahoning at 330-533-5538 or email duncan.920@osu.edu.
Veggies & More Tours
WHAT: Visit a local community garden!
WHEN: 6 p.m. June 29
WHERE: Hope for Newport, 420 Clearmount Drive, Youngstown.
Raising Monarch Butterflies
WHAT: From eggs to beautiful butterflies, learn about their decreasing population and the importance of milkweed and pollinators. Watch a caterpillar enter the pupa stage and emerge as a monarch butterfly, ready to travel on its amazing migration.
WHEN: July 1, 11 a.m.
WHERE: Poland Library, 311 S. Main St., Poland.
MORE INFORMATION: Call 330-533-5538
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.
Plant and Pest Clinic
You can submit your questions by calling the Mahoning County 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.
Morning with the Masters: Oak Tree Hotel
WHAT: Learn how this simple tree supports local wildlife and have fun matching the “guests” who frequent the oak with its “five-star accommodations”. This presentation is great for all ages.
WHEN: 11 a.m. Wednesday
WHERE: Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown.
HOW MUCH: Free to attend, no registration required.
MORE INFORMATION: Call 330-533-5538
Naturalist Series: Snakes Found in Ohio
WHAT: Ohio is home to a diverse variety of snake species, most of which are nonvenomous and play an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. These snakes can be found in a range of habitats, including forests, wetlands, grasslands and even suburban areas. Join us to learn more about these legless reptiles!
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: OSU Extension-Mahoning, 490 South Broad St., Canfield.
HOW MUCH: $5 per class or $30 for the entire Naturalist Series
MORE INFORMATION: https://go.osu.edu/snakesinohio
Wednesdays in the Garden
WHAT: Fertilizer 101 — bring your own lawn chair.
WHEN: 6 p.m. June 24
WHERE: OSU Extension-Trumbull, 520 W. Main St., Suite 1, Cortland.
HOW MUCH: Free
Free Garden Speaker Series
WHAT: Healthy soulful gardening
WHEN: 5:30 to 7 p.m. June 25
WHERE: Flying High, 100 Broadway Ave., Youngstown.
MORE INFORMATION: Call 330-533-5538
Jam and Jelly Canning Class
WHAT: Discover the basics of making and safely preserving homemade jams and jellies during a hands-on canning class. This beginner-friendly workshop will teach participants the fundamentals of water bath canning, including proper equipment, food safety practices, and step-by-step techniques for creating delicious homemade preserves.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon June 26
WHERE: OSU Extension-Mahoning, 490 South Broad St., Canfield.
HOW MUCH: $10; preregistration is required.
MORE INFORMATION: Visit go.osu.edu/canningclass, contact OSU Extension-Mahoning at 330-533-5538 or email duncan.920@osu.edu.
Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
WHAT: This service allows home canners to have their pressure canner dial gauges tested for accuracy. USDA recommends annual gauge testing to ensure safe food preservation practices, as inaccurate gauges can result in under- or over-processing of foods.
WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. June 26
WHERE: OSU Extension-Mahoning, 490 South Broad St., Canfield.
HOW MUCH: Free
MORE INFORMATION: Contact OSU Extension-Mahoning at 330-533-5538 or email duncan.920@osu.edu.
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.
Plant and Pest Clinic
You can submit your questions by calling the Mahoning County 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.
Morning with the Masters: Planting a Garden
WHAT: Tips on sunlight, watering, fertilizing, top soil analysis; all can lead to your best garden results ever — or at least until next year!
WHEN: 11 a.m. Wednesday
WHERE: Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave., Sebring.
HOW MUCH: Free to attend, no registration required.
Veggies & More Tours
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. June 8
WHERE: Noble Creature Paw Paw Orchard, 1427 Ohio Ave., Youngstown.
HOW MUCH: Free
Wednesdays in the Garden
WHAT: Bonsai — bring your own lawn chair!
WHEN: 6 p.m. June 10
WHERE: OSU Extension-Trumbull, 520 W. Main St., Suite 1, Cortland.
HOW MUCH: Free
Garden Art Series: Microwave Flower Press
WHAT: Join us to assemble a microwave flower press. After decorating the top tile, we’ll discuss how to dry flowers and natural materials for your crafting needs.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. June 10
WHERE: OSU Extension-Mahoning, 490 South Broad St., Canfield.
HOW MUCH: $25
MORE INFORMATION: https://go.osu.edu/gardenartseries or call 330-533-5538
Morning with the Masters: Oak Tree Hotel
WHAT: Learn how this simple tree supports local wildlife and have fun matching the “guests” who frequent the oak with its “five-star accommodations.” This presentation is great for all ages!
WHEN: 11 a.m. June 17
WHERE: Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown.
HOW MUCH: Free to attend, no registration required.
MORE INFORMATION: Call 330-533-5538
Naturalist Series: Ohio Snakes
WHAT: Ohio is home to a diverse variety of snake species, most of which are nonvenomous and play an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. These snakes can be found in a range of habitats, including forests, wetlands, grasslands and even suburban areas. Join us to learn more about these legless reptiles!
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. June 17
WHERE: OSU Extension-Mahoning, 490 South Broad St., Canfield.
HOW MUCH: $5 per class or $30 for the entire Naturalist Series
MORE INFORMATION: https://go.osu.edu/snakesinohio
Lifestyles
Valley Grows Calendar
Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a ...
Window worries for birds
Not long ago we had the opportunity to expand our small semi-enclosed back porch into a much larger, finished, ...
How to deal with Japanese beetles
Lactose intolerance likely cause of cramps, spasms
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 74-year-old woman who’s quite healthy (I am active and don’t take any medications), but ...
Promotion creates distance between work besties
DEAR ANNIE: My best friend, “Ashley,” and I have worked at the same marketing agency for three years. We ...
Keeping bugs at bay
DEAR HELOISE: I keep a clean house, but I still have an ant and roach problem. What will help me stop attracting ...