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Valley Grows calendar for Oct. 19

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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.

Master Gardener Volunteer training

WHAT: Gardeners accepted into the program receive 50 hours of training in vegetables, flowers, trees, shrubs, soil, insects, diseases and more. Once they become certified Master Gardener Volunteers, they will be given the opportunity to share their gardening knowledge with others by answering questions, collaborating on service projects and presenting programs. Classes are offered as a hybrid program, requiring both online and in-person training sessions.

WHEN: Applications will be accepted now through Dec. 4, with classes scheduled to begin in January.

WHERE: Trumbull County OSU Extension Office, 520 W. Main St., Cortland

MORE INFORMATION: Visit the website at https://go.osu.edu/mgv2027 or contact Noelle Zamary at Zamary.13@osu.edu.

Garden Art Series:

Garden Aprons

WHAT: Be the envy of your gardening friends after you join us to paint a garden apron. All materials will be supplied with a few stencils to share. Bring your design ideas.

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays

WHERE: OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield

HOW MUCH: $25

REGISTRATION: https://go.osu.edu/gardenartseries

Plant with a Past-History

of Herbs

WHAT: From the ancient Egyptians and Romans to Indigenous traditions and early Americans, herbs have played an important role in daily life. Blending historical facts with folklore and a touch of humor, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural significance of herbs and how their uses have evolved into the modern world.

WHEN: 11 a.m. Wednesday

WHERE: Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St., Canfield

HOW MUCH: Free

REGISTRATION: Not required

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