Starting A Vegetable Garden
Whether you have a small patch in your back yard or a huge, sprawling plot of land, vegetable gardening isn’t as hard as it seems. Just follow some simple steps and you’ll be harvesting fresh, homegrown veggies in no time.
Garden Art Series: Pocket-Size Flower Press
What: Make a flower press to use in your garden this season. All materials included. This is part of the Garden Art Series that operations year-round.
When: 6 p.m. Thursday
Where: Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield
Cost: $25, includes all materials to make press
Info: http://go.osu.edu/flowerpress04-05
Garden Speaker Series: Growing Degree Days
What: Join Master Gardener Volunteers on the second Tuesday of every month for a Garden Speaker Series, and to assist with and discuss garden-related topics.
When: 10 a.m. April 11
Where: Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield
Cost: $15 registration (includes the program, coffee, a light breakfast, and handouts)
Info: http://go.osu.edu/mroningwiththemasters
Vegetable Gardening
What: Join the Trumbull County Master Gardener Volunteers to learn all about vegetable gardening. Come back in May to learn about fertilizers.
When: 6 p.m. April 19
Where: Trumbull County Agriculture & Family Education Center, 520 W. Main St., Cortland
Cost: Free; no registration required
Info: http://trumbull.osu.edu or 330-638-6783
Naturalist Series:
Fishing At Lake Milton
What: Join Trish Guenther, an active birder and member of the Audubon Mahoning Valley Society, to discover how different birds use different techniques and physical adaptations to gather their food from the lake. The Naturalist Series invites subject matter experts to share their knowledge and research regarding different aspects of nature. Subjects range from animals, plants, insects, and more. All these events are $5 ($30 for the whole series).
When: 6:30 p.m. April 20
Location: Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield
Cost: $5 ($30 for the whole series).
Info: http://go.osu.edu/fishing04-20
Spring Gardening Workshop 1: Garden Spaces
What: Learn about “Creating Outdoor Rooms with Plants and Evergreens to Envy.” Breakouts include top 10 things for soils in spring; composting; houseplants and tropicals; and garden art options of ink tiles or a garden rug. Handmade garden art and garden treasures will be for sale during the event.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22
Where: Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield
Cost: $45, includes hot lunch, proceedings packets, door prizes and more
Register and info: 330-533-5538; http://go.osu.edu/2023springworkshop1
Source: tribtoday.com
