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MCCTC Holiday Event

MCCTC Holiday Event When: Through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. What: Support the horticulture


Should I stake my tree?

Should I stake my tree? Some are adamant about staking trees that were planted this year. The


Perennials in containers

Perennials in containers They can be beautiful and provide lots of color, but they are best left


Kitten prints? Funny odor? Missing fish? Dead hens? Could be minks

By STEPHANIE HUGHES Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Imagine the utter shock of finding my


Be not afraid, for unto all these bring great joy ‘GREEN’ CHRISTMAS TREES

By Susan McMann OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer According to Christmas tree-growers, sales


Arborvitae need winter watering

Q. I have brown spots all over my arborvitae. What is wrong? Steve from Poland (and others!) A.


MCCTC Holiday Event

MCCTC Holiday Event When: Through Dec. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. What: Support


Perennial Plant of the Year

Perennial Plant of the Year Allium ‘Millenium’ is a pollinator magnet that you will love. It has


Prevent wildlife damage

Prevent wildlife damage As winter takes hold, wildlife need food, too. Many times it is your trees


Take these steps to create ... LESS LABOR ON YOUR LANDSCAPE

BY Marilyn McKinley OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer I have come to the conclusion that it’s


What do you do when you can’t garden?

By Eric Barrett OSU Ext. educator What a silly question, eh? You can garden year-round, even


Reuse of soil not always safe

Q. I grew impatiens and petunias in my containers and hanging baskets this year. Can I keep the same


MCCTC Holiday Event

MCCTC Holiday Event When: Now through Dec. 15 What: Support the horticulture program at Mahoning


Tree burls highly prized masterpieces

By PAM BAYTOS OSU Extension master gardener volunteer CANFIELD I’m sure you’ve seen a tree


The best birdseed

The best birdseed This depends on what birds you want to watch this winter. Cardinals prefer