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Treated lumber OK for beds

Q. Is treated lumber safe to use for sides of a raised bed vegetable garden? Pat from Columbiana

SPRING PLANT SALE When: Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. What: Friends of

FFRG Spring Plant Sale When: May 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; May 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. What: Friends of

Cut flowers for the garden If you love fresh arrangements in the house all summer, consider

Deer problems? Check out this great list of deer-resistant plants for the landscape. Although

By STEPHANIE HUGHES OSU Extension master gardener volunteer CANFIELD At the Canfield Fair, I

Spring is a time of excitement as new leaves emerge, the air seems sweeter, and gardeners get the itch to buy some additional plants.

Q: What is this weed? I thought it was wild garlic or onion, but it does not smell? Jessica from

Stop bugs You have options for controlling insects. The first choice: Use Integrated Pest

Hydrangea selection There are too many hydrangeas to choose from. Print the chart that explains

Let’s Go Timberdoodlin’ When: Today, 8-9 p.m. What: An odd-looking bird named the Woodcock, or

One-page composting instructions Now is a great time to think about composting. Spring cleaning

How late is spring? What will plants do as it finally warms up? Plants respond to growing degree

By Marilyn McKinley OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer While going through my outdated batch of

Q. What can I spray to get rid of these bugs? John from Youngstown A. Spraying is not the