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




