Valley Grows

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Learn how to water plants during ... Drought conditions

By David Campana Ohio certified volunteer naturalist CANFIELD The spotty rainfall and high


3 ways to grow new hydrangeas

Q. My neighbor has a beautiful hydrangea. Can I take a cutting from it and be successful in growing


Drying herbs

Drying herbs As plants begin to enter the fall period, it is a good time to harvest some herbs for


Plants for fall containers

Plants for fall containers As the season change nears, it’s time to think of the plants we can put


Family Tour Thursdays

Family Tour Thursdays When: Today, 10-11:30 a.m. What: Explore the MetroParks Farm with a tour


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Even lazy gardeners can survive hot summer with these perennials

For strategies for a drought-tolerant landscape and a list of plants, visit


Roses are meal of beauty for midges

By David Campana Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Many people prize roses above all other


Spray is last resort against ticks

Q. Is there a spray to rid my garden of ticks without affecting my vegetables? Joe from Boardman


Drying fruit

Drying fruit There are many ways to dry fruit at home so you can enjoy it throughout the winter.


Berry pruning

Berry pruning For brambles (raspberries and blackberries), you can prune out the canes this time


Canning & Preservation: Drying Apples

Canning & Preservation: Drying Apples When: Today, 1-4 p.m. What: Join Beth Stefura to learn


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Share with others at Saturday's plant swap

The annual Bring One Take One plant swap will take place Saturday


Bypass stinky tablet, grow sweet-scented herb

By Marilyn McKinley OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer I grow several types of herbs. One of my


More water for potted tomatoes

Q. I planted a tomato in a big pot. The tomatoes get ripe, then the bottoms get calloused and hard.


Better grapes

Better grapes Diseases make grape-growing frustrating. Although there are no disease-resistant