Valley Grows calendar
Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Mahoning County Extension Office. Contact the Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield, at 330-533-5538. For a complete list of events, visit https://mahoning.osu.edu/events.
Plant and Pest Clinic
What: Stop by to ask questions or drop off samples.
When: Hours vary during winter months.
Where: OSU Extension-Mahoning County, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield
Info: 330-533-5538, http://go.osu.edu/mahoningclinic
Morning with the Masters: How to Start from Seeds
What: Learn to grow plants from seeds.
When: 11 a.m. Feb. 5
Where: Austintown Public Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538, https://go.osu.edu/plantsfromseeds
Morning with the Masters: How to Start from Seeds
What: Learn to grow plants from seeds.
When: 11 a.m. Feb. 19
Where: Boardman Public Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave.
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538, https://go.osu.edu/plantsfromseeds02-19
Morning with the Masters: Gardening for All
What: Find out how to make gardening easier and more accessible for people with limitations.
When: 11 a.m. March 5
Where: Tri-Lakes Public Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538, https://go.osu.edu/gardeningforall
Morning with the Masters: Growing Degree Days
What: Find out what kind of calendar nature uses to know when it’s time for buds to open and insects to emerge. Also learn to manage pests and when to apply herbicide applications.
When: 11 a.m. March 19
Where: Poland Public Library, 311 S. Main St., Poland
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538, https://go.osu.edu/growingdegreedays03-19
Morning with the Masters: Dependable Perennials
What: Join OSU Master Gardener Volunteers to learn about reliable perennials to add to your garden.
When: 11 a.m. April 2
Where: Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St., Canfield
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538, https://go.osu.edu/easyperennials
Mahoning County
For a complete list of events, visit https://mahoning.osu.edu/events.
Morning with the Masters: How to Plant a Garden
What: Make your good garden a great one by learning the basics of preparing a garden for planting.
When: 11 a.m. April 16
Where: Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave., Sebring
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538
Morning with the Masters: Integrated Pest Management
What: Discuss Integrated Pest Management, or IPM. Learn practices to protect your property, reduce pesticide exposure and promote a healthier environment around your home.
When: 11 a.m. May 7
Where: Springfield Library, 10418 Main St., New Middletown
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538
Morning with the Masters: Planting for Winter
What: Start planning what to plant now for holiday decorations.
When: 11 a.m. May 21
Where: The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538
Mahoning County
For a complete list of events, visit https://mahoning.osu.edu/events.
Valley Grows calendar
Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Mahoning County Extension Office. Contact the Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield, at 330-533-5538. For a complete list of events, visit https://mahoning.osu.edu/events.
Morning with the Masters:
How to Start Plants from Seeds
What: Learn to grow plants from seeds.
When: 11 a.m. Feb. 5
Where: Austintown Public Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538, https://go.osu.edu/plantsfromseeds
Morning with the Masters:
How to Start Plants from Seeds
What: Learn to grow plants from seeds.
When: 11 a.m. Feb. 19
Where: Boardman Public Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave.
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538, https://go.osu.edu/plantsfromseeds02-19
Morning with the Masters:
Gardening for All Ages and Abilities
What: Find out how to make gardening easier and more accessible for people with limitations.
When: 11 a.m. March 5
Where: Tri-Lakes Public Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538, https://go.osu.edu/gardeningforall
Morning with the Masters:
Growing Degree Days
What: Find out what kind of calendar nature uses to know when it’s time for buds to open and insects to emerge. Also learn to manage pests and when to apply herbicide applications.
When: 11 a.m. March 19
Where: Poland Public Library, 311 S. Main St., Poland
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538, https://go.osu.edu/growingdegreedays03-19
Mahoning County
For a complete list of events, visit https://mahoning.osu.edu/events.
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