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.
Plant and Pest Clinic
You can submit your questions by calling the Mahoning County 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.
Wednesdays in the Garden
WHAT: Backyard vegetable gardening — Bring your own lawn chair!
WHEN: 6 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: Trumbull County Extension Office, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland.
COST: Free
Buckeye Lady Beetle Blitz Program
WHAT: Help track Ohio’s declining lady beetle populations by participating in this statewide community science project. Volunteers with flower or food gardens will place sticky traps for one week in June and one week in August. Participants will receive training, materials and instructions during this one-time workshop. No experience is needed.
WHEN: 1 p.m. June 1
WHERE: Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.
COST: Free to attend; registration required
Veggies & More Tour
WHAT: Join OSU Extension staff and master gardener volunteers to learn about growing practices, helpful tips and more. Bring a lawn chair for seating and a notepad.
WHEN: 6 p.m. June 1
WHERE: Flying High Access Healthy Food Greenhouse, 1960 E. County Line Road, MV Campus of Care, Building 4
COST: Free
Morning with the Masters: Planting
WHAT: Tips on sunlight, watering, fertilizing, top soil analysis; all can lead to your best garden results ever — or at least until next year!
WHEN: 11 a.m. June 3
WHERE: Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave., Sebring.
COST: Free to attend, no registration required


