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Valley Grows
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Protect from stink bugs
Q. My house is invaded with stink bugs. Help me! Rosie from Boardman A. Aren’t we all! The brown
Aphid plague?
Aphid plague? Yes, there are tons this year. It seems they are on everything from milkweed to
Try chokeberry
Try chokeberry Another option to replace the dreadful burning bush is the native chokeberry.
Birding the Sanctuary
Birding the Sanctuary When: Saturday, 8 to 9:30 a.m. What: Enjoy an early morning bird walk at
Ticks are still active
Ticks are still active If you find one after a fall walk or hike, the tips for removal are: grasp,
Ladybug invasion
Ladybug invasion After our first frost/freeze of the fall, some homes get inundated with the
Winter mulching as the ground begins to freeze
By Linda C. DOLAK OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Many gardeners feel mulching the garden is
Plants without flowers can make seeds
Q. Can a plant that does not have flowers make seeds? Angela from Youngstown A. The short
PUMPKIN CARVING
PUMPKIN CARVING When: Today, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. What: Have fun helping to
Want great plants?
Want great plants? A soil test will help you make improvements to your soil that will result in
Cover veggie garden crops
Cover veggie garden crops There is still time to plant some cover crops. Although not perfect
Try growing an Ohio buckeye tree
By TERRY SHEARS OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer CANFIELD It’s the symbol of our state,
What plants need water?
Q: Everything is wilting because of the lack of rain. What should I do? What plants should I help?
Another low-maintenance perennial YARROW
By MARILYN McKINLEY OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer CANFIELD I’m betting most readers