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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 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.

All about the Landscape

What: Join OSU Extension Mahoning County, Boardman Park and the Mahoning Valley Landscape and Nursery Association to learn practical tips for maintaining a healthy and attractive landscape. Extension educators and landscape professionals will demonstrate proper pruning techniques and tools, and help attendees understand when and how to prune different landscape plants. Participants also will have the opportunity to practice pruning on trees and shrubs in the park's gardens, gaining hands-on experience with guidance from experts. Participants are encouraged to dress for outdoor conditions and bring a lawn chair if desired.

When: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Where: Boardman Park 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman.

Cost: $5

Register: To register, complete the registration form on the extension website and return it with payment or call 330-533-5538 for phone registration.

10 Ways to Improve Your Vegetable Garden

What: Pollination, soils, watering and growing tips to improve your harvest and ways to get help to solve garden problems will be discussed.

When: 11 a.m. Wednesday

Where: Canfield Public Library, 43 W. Main St, Canfield

Cost: Free. No registration is required.

More information: Call 330-533-5538

Fruit Tree Pruning at White House Fruit Farms

When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: White House Fruit Farms, 9429 U.S. Route 62, Canfield

Cost: $30 for pruners, $34 for saw

More information: 330-533-5538

Garden Art: Barn Quilt Painting

What: Learn practical techniques and fun hints to create a pleasing color palette pattern to complete an unsealed 24" x 24" barn quilt. All supplies are included.

When: 6:30 p.m. April 8

Where: OSU Extension Office, 490 S. Broad Street, Canfield

Cost: $25

More information: https://go.osu.edu/gardenartseries2026

Fascinations with Hummingbirds

What: Learn about the remarkable journey "hummers" take each year and what we can do to entice them to our area with the food they need to survive and thrive.

When: 11 a.m. April 15

Where: Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown

Cost: Free. No registration is required.

More information: Call 330-533-5538

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