Jewels of Winter Orchid Exhibit

Jewels of Winter Orchid Exhibit

When: Tuesdays through Sundays until March 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What: Let these jewels of the plant world dazzle you. During the heart of winter, find the spirit of the tropics at the Davis Center as you observe these exotic beauties on display. Bring your camera to capture plenty of amazing blooms.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown.

Info: Call 330-740-7116.

From Garden to Table

When: Next Thursday, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

What: Let Friends Specialty at the Garden Cafe connect you to the local food movement. Have a glass of wine and sample appetizers. Enjoy an exquisite winter repast prepared by Mitch Lynch and his staff, highlighting seasonal produce and local farms.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Cost: $30 plus cash bar.

Details: Reservations required; space limited. Call 330-740-7116.

A to Z Orchids That Grow in the Home

When: Next Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.

What: Dave Miller, president of the Greater Akron Orchid Society, will present an alphabet of 26 orchids that are easy to grow with basic skills. Orchid-lovers are always looking for that next orchid to add to their collection. Now find out about those that can be very rewarding with very little effort.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Cost: $5.

Info: Call 330-740-7116.

11th Annual Winter Seminar

When: Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What: Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown will help you make your garden appealing, alluring, fascinating.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Cost: $50.

Details: Registration and payment due by Monday. Speakers’ books will be available for purchase.

Info: http://go.osu.edu/winterseminar.

Nature Photography Exhibit

When: Feb. 20 to March 13.

What: Annual Nature Photography Exhibit.

Where: Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown.

Details: Entries accepted through Sunday. We seek your favorite original photos. Categories are: Wild Animals, Wild Plants, Wild Scenes, People in Parks, Mill Creek MetroParks Scenes, Black & White and Young Photographers. Applications available for download at millcreekmetroparks.org.

Info: Call 330-740-7107.

OSU Ext. master gardener training

When: Wednesdays, March 9 to May 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What: Love gardening? Love working with others? Consider our volunteer program. Master gardener volunteers provide such educational services to their communities as: answering gardening questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities with children, senior citizens, or disabled persons; and other horticultural activities.

Details: For applications and program information, visit http://go.osu.edu/2016class.

Info: Call 330-533-5538.