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.
Veggies & More Tour set for 6 p.m. today in Youngstown
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. today
Where: St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown.
Cost: Free
More information: http://go.osu.edu/veggiestour
Garden Art Series: Rock Painting Class is Sept. 10
What: Join us for an evening of fun as we paint garden rocks together. The class will include tips and hints to keep your rocks looking vibrant and long-lasting. Come with a plan for a set of ten rocks or let your creative side run wild with all the adorable examples provided. All ages and abilities are welcome to paint with us!
When: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10
Where: Mahoning County Extension office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.
Cost: $25
More Information: https://go.osu.edu/gardenartseries
Free Garden Speaker Series: Using What You Have Grown
What: Learn how to cook with and preserve your homegrown produce to enjoy year-round.
When: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 16
Where: Flying High Grow Urban Farm, 100 Broadway, Youngstown.
Cost: Free
More Information: https://go.osu.edu/freegardenspeaker
Naturalist Series: Hunting Wild Mushrooms in Eastern Ohio
What: Join Erika Lyon, OSU Extension educator, to discuss the ecology and identification of fungi along with the basics of hunting wild mushrooms. We will also cover some common fungi found in eastern Ohio.
When: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17
Where: Mahoning County Extension office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.
Cost: $5 per class or entire series for $30
More Information: https://go.osu.edu/huntingmushrooms