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.

OSU Extension,

Plant and Pest Clinic

The clinic continues to address questions throughout the slower winter season as needed. You can submit your questions by calling the office at 330-533-5538 or emailing us at mahoningclinic@osu.edu. Please attach photos and add any information that would help research your questions.

Med Instead of meds:

Swap out your fats

What: Ohio State University Extension is launching a monthly virtual education series designed to help participants adopt the Mediterranean way of eating through simple, practical and delicious lifestyle steps. The Med Instead of Meds program will guide attendees through seven approachable strategies to “Go Med,” emphasizing great taste, everyday life hacks and healthy recipe ideas.

When: noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday

Where: Virtual

Cost: Free

More information: Call 330-533-5538

How to start your

plants from seeds

What: Learn the most up-to-date information available to successfully start plants from seeds. Starting plants from seeds can save you money and increase the variety of plants available for your gardens, especially those hard-to-find natives needed for our pollinators. Speakers: Peg Zeleznik, Master Gardener volunteer, and Kristen Eisenhauer, 4-H and agriculture and natural resources educator

When: 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday

Where: OSU Extension-Mahoning,

490 S. Broad St., Canfield.

Cost: $10, which includes speakers, demonstrations, handouts and seeds to take home.

More information: Call 330-533-5538

The Agriseries: Farm

Succession Planning

What: Join OSU Extension Mahoning County, the Mahoning County Farm Bureau and the Mahoning County Soil & Water Conservation District for the 2026 Winter Agriculture Series.This series will feature speakers on key agricultural topics on select Thursdays.

When: 6 p.m. Thursday

Where: OSU Extension-Mahoning, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield

Cost: $5

Soils, the Foundations

of Good Gardening

What: Learn what makes a good soil and how to test and amend it to improve plant health and create a sustainable, enjoyable landscape for years to come.

When: 11 a.m. March 4

Where: Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, Newport Branch

Cost: Free