Valley Grows

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Allium plant Millenium named Perennial Plant of the Year

The Perennial Plant Association has awarded the allium plant Millenium the perennial plant of the year for 2018.


Maple Syrup 101

Maple Syrup 101 When: Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. What: Beginners and experienced producers


Give house plants a shower

Give house plants a shower There is nothing like cleaning off the dust and dirt that collects on


Time to check the bulbs

Time to check the bulbs Most dahlia growers and others who store tender bulbs through our cold


The geology history in Mill Creek Park

By Jim Thornton Ohio certified volunteer naturalist There are many geological wonders in the


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It's maple syrup time

Late winter and early spring is maple season here in the Mahoning Valley.


Lichens cause no damage

Q. I have a large rock/stone in my yard and it is turning black. What could be causing this? Also,


Sprout Club

Sprout Club When: Today, 1-2 p.m. What: Join the Sprout Club this winter to learn about the


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Birds in winter - Ever wonder how these creatures survive?

By Nancy D. BRUNDAGE Ohio certified volunteer naturalist In the winter, we wear hats, gloves and


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Learn gardening practices in new MetroParks course

By Mandy Smith Education manager, Mill Creek MetroParks Successful indoor gardening requires


A walk in the woods

A walk in the woods Nature and horticulture therapy are just what the doctor ordered. A few


Cut flowers & flowering plants

Cut flowers & flowering plants Flowers brighten our lives on Valentine’s Day each year. Take a few


Ant lions worth cultivating

Q. What’s destroying my flower bed? Jennifer from Boardman A. One Monday morning in our clinic


Children’s Nature Hour

Children’s Nature Hour When: Today, 10-11a.m. What: Join us as we read “No Two Alike” by Keith


On-line insect identification

On-line insect identification No time to visit the clinic to drop off a bug? Check out this