Garden tour series bringing gardening expertise to participants

YOUNGSTOWN

Eric Barrett wants to plant correct information in the minds of gardeners and weed out the myths.

He is an Ohio State University Extension educator, assistant professor and director of Mahoning County Extension. Barrett recently led a tour of Fairgreen Neighborhood Garden, 230 Fairgreen Ave. The garden on the corner is one of nine on the Growing Local Foods: Urban Farmers and Gardens Summer Tour Series sponsored by the extension office.

The goal of the summer garden tour is to dig into correct growing practices, soils, plants, helpful tips, moisture requirements, sun and shade needs, diseases and insects. The series began June 13 and continues Mondays through Aug. 15.

“The program focuses on touring gardens to see what other gardeners are growing and how they are doing,” Barrett said. “Gardening gives you a sense of accomplishment. It opens up a new world.”

Read more about the program in Saturday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.