Thursday, May 11, 2017
Plant Sale
When: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What: Support the students in the Horticulture Program. Choose from flowering hanging baskets and planters as well as 6-inch potted geraniums, New Guinea impatiens, coleus and nonstop begonias. Tomatoes, peppers and a wide variety of annuals available in flats, plus Christmas cactus, hanging ferns and more.
Where: Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, Canfield.
Info: Call 330-729-4000
Spring Plant Sale
When: Today, 4 to 7 p.m., member’s sale.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What: Unique, high-quality plants for the home garden will be available at this annual plant sale, along with advice and gardening tips from experts. Wide selection of perennials, annuals, herbs, nongmo vegetables, hanging baskets and more.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens
Info: Call 330-740-7116
Campfire Fun
When: Friday, 8 to 9 p.m.
What: Come enjoy the beautiful spring weather while enjoying s’mores around a campfire.
Where: Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown.
Cost: Free
Info: Call 330-740-7107
Herb Gardening
When: Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
What: Join Pam Baytos to learn all about growing herbs from annuals to perennials in your garden. Then put together a small basket of Pam’s favorite herbs to take home.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens
Cost: $10
Details: Register/pay by today
Info: Call 330-740-7116
National Public Gardens Day
When: Saturday
What: Learn the importance of public gardens and Fellows Riverside Gardens with a knowledgeable garden guide. Throughout the day enjoy guided garden tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and 10 percent off in the Shop in the Gardens.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens
Cost: Free
Info: Call 330-740-7116
Birding Mill Creek Preserve
When: Saturday, 8 to 9:30 a.m.
What: Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day with naturalist Marilyn Williams as you enjoy the different birds and habitats of the Mill Creek Preserve.
Where: Mill Creek Preserve, 2668 Western Reserve Road, Canfield.
Cost: Free
Details: Moderate difficulty, 1.5 miles.
Info: Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107
Gardening Ideas for KIDS
When: Monday, 9:30 a.m. to noon
What: Join us to get new ideas for creating gardening spots children will love to play in and interact with. Keep them thinking all summer through play in the garden.
Cost: $15 per person
Details: Come enjoy coffee, morning snacks and more. Register by calling 330-533-5538.
Info: Visit http://go.osu.edu/kidgardenideas