CALENDAR || Garden Tea Party


July 11, 2013 at 12:00a.m.

Garden Tea Party

When: Sunday, 2-4 p.m.

What: Demonstrations, herb sale, tours, hat contest, herbal teas.

Where: Western Reserve Village, Canfield Fairgrounds.

Cost: $10 per adult; 12 and under, free.

Tickets: 330-538-3072.

LOCAL FLAVOR

What: Learn to Grow Vegetables.

When: Monday, 6 p.m.

Where: G.R.O.W. Program Garden, a Project of Flying High Inc.

100 Broadway (enter Broadway and Bryson, drive to end).

Info: Bring a lawn chair and journal.

Details: go.osu.edu/LearntoGrow.

MarketReady

When: Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.

What: Farmers, market gardeners and others invited to learn selling strategies to prepare for Restaurant Week. Will be connected with local chefs.

Where: Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield.

Cost: $20/person (includes notebook and digital files for your farm business).

Register: OSU Extension, 330-533-5538.

FAMILY GARDEN FRIDAYS!

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday through September.

What: Hands-on garden activities for children. Learn about vegetables with “Eat Your Colors” and see which insect is “Bug of the Week.”

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Info: Call 330-740-7116

Ladybugs Pre-K class

When: July 20, 11 a.m. to noon.

What: First of three preschool classes focuses on insects and creatures in the garden. Will spend some time in the Family Garden looking for ladybugs. Children will listen to a story, have a snack and make a ladybug craft.

Fee: $6 nonmembers; FFRG member, $4.

Info: Call 330-740-7116 to register.

Summer Garden Party

When: July 26, 6:30 p.m.

What: “Reflections,” 25th anniversary of Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens’ annual fundraiser.

Details: Meander newly paved paths while enjoying appetizers and the evening’s signature drink. Dine in the gardens from an innovative menu. Dance to the music of Rudy and the Professionals.

Info: Call 330-740-7116.

NORTH SIDE FARMERS’ MARKET

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon, 105 Elm St., Youngstown; Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Market Street at Federal Plaza.

Contact: Jim Converse, 330-518-6971.