Growing Local Foods Series


Growing Local Foods Series

When: Monday, 6-8 p.m.

What: Join us on a site visit to ask questions and learn about growing vegetables. You’ll get personal answers and gain new skills through hands-on demonstrations as part of the Urban Farms & Gardens Summer Tour.

Where: St. Pat’s Community Garden, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown.

Cost: Free

Info: http://go.osu.edu/localflavor2016 or call 330-533-3338.

STONEWARE WIND CHIMES

When: Tuesday, 5:30–8 p.m.

What: Lynn Cardwell will help students create stoneware wind chimes for your garden area.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: $34; FFRG $28

Details: Deadline for registration is Sunday.

Info: Call 330-740-7116

Sprout Club: Sunflowers

When: Next Thursday, 1–2 p.m.

What: Join the Sprout Club to learn about the amazing world of plants.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Details: For age 3-5, plus adult. Each class includes an activity and snack. Deadline for registration is July 12.

Cost: $7

Info: Call 330-740-7116

MidSummer Tomato Management

When: July 18, 9:30 a.m. to noon

What: Join OSU Extension Educator Eric Barrett as he discusses everyone’s favorite garden plant – tomatoes – and how to keep disease away and best growing methods.

Cost: $15, includes handouts, coffee and light breakfast.

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

SUMMER AT THE BARN: CANDLE MAKING

When: July 17, 2-4 p.m.

What: Create scented candles using a soy-based recipe. Herbs and oils will be available so participants can personalize their candles.

Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center Historic Barn, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva.

Cost: Free

Details: All supplies provided. The class involves hot wax and is limited to age 14 and older.

Contact: Call 330-823-7487 or visit naturecenter@mountunion.edu.

Growing Local Foods

When: July 18, 6-8 p.m.

What: Join us on a site visit to ask questions and learn about growing vegetables.

Where: Jubilee Gardens, 150 Lafayette, Youngstown.

Cost: Free

Info: http://go.osu.edu/localflavor2016 or call 330-533-3338.