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.
Wednesdays in the Garden: Growing Luffas
WHAT: Growing luffas — bring your own lawn chair!
WHEN: 6 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: OSU Extension-Trumbull, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland.
Garden Art Series: 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. Wednesday
WHERE: OSU Extension-Mahoning, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.
HOW MUCH: $25
MORE INFORMATION: https://go.osu.edu/gardenartseries
Mornings with the Masters: Butterflies
WHAT: Why don’t I have butterflies all season?
WHEN: 11 a.m. July 15
WHERE: Springfield Library, 10418 Main St., New Middletown.
Naturalist Series
WHAT: Protecting your natural resources: Soil — where it all begins
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. July 15
WHERE: OSU Extension-Mahoning, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.
HOW MUCH: $5 per class or $30 for the entire Naturalist Series
MORE INFORMATION: https://go.osu.edu/protectingsoil
Wednesdays in the Garden: Planting
WHAT: Succession planting — bring your own lawn chair!
WHEN: 6 p.m. July 22
WHERE: OSU Extension-Trumbull, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland.
Free Garden Speaker Series: BBQ Seasoning
WHAT: Grow your own BBQ seasoning
WHEN: 5:30 to 7 p.m. July 23
WHERE: Flying High, 100 Broadway Ave., Youngstown.
MORE INFORMATION: Call 330-533-5538




