THE FARMER & THE CHEF

THE FARMER & THE CHEF

When: Saturday, 6:30 p.m.

What: Chefs and farmers will work together to create a sumptuous array of freshly prepared cuisine from locally sourced and grown vegetables, fruit, meat and dairy products.

Where: MetroParks Farm, Canfield

Details: For tickets, call 330-702-3000. Proceeds benefit Mill Creek MetroParks agriculture education programs.

MEN’S GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL MUM SALE

When: Begins Saturday

What: Mums are $4.50 each or 5/$20 while supply lasts.

Details: Purchases benefit horticulture scholarships and improvements at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

MIDWEST DAHLIA SOCIETY SHOW & Conference

When: Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What: Dahlia growers from seven states will display blooms and arrangements throughout the venue.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Info: www.mahoningvalleydahliasociety.org

Fused Glass Pendants

When: Tuesday, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

What: Lynn Cardwell will help students create two fused glass pendants. The pendants will be fired and ready for pickup in approximately four weeks.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: $39; FFRG member, $30.

EXPLORER’S GARDEN: PLANTS FROM AFAR

When: Next Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

What: Dan Hinkley, one of the most prolific plant hunters of modern times, will discuss the process, perils and joys of observing plants in their wild state and bringing home seed from the mountain floras of southwestern China, northern Vietnam and the Japanese Archipelago for evaluation and possible introduction to landscapes across North America and his own garden on the shore of Puget Sound.

Cost: $25; FFRG member, $20.

Info: Call 330-740-7116

Farmers Markets

Warren: Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.

Idora Neighborhood: Tuesdays 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

St. E’s: First Wednesdays, 11 a.m to 2 p.m.

Goodness Grows: Thursdays, 4 to 7 p.m.

Northside: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lake Milton: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon

Howland: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

B&O Night Market: 2 Thursdays per month, 5 to 8 p.m. Check Facebook.

Federal Plaza: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.