Valley Grows

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These bloomers are hosts to larvae of endangered species of butterflies LUPINES

By PAM BAYTOS OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD I love planting these tall


GUIDED HERB WALK

GUIDED HERB WALK When: Today, 11 a.m. to noon What: Drop in and learn about herbs grown at the


Zinnias add easy color to your garden GO ANNUAL

By Michael McBride OSU Extension master gardener volunteer CANFIELD As you begin to clean up


Check for ticks

Check for ticks As you enjoy the outdoors, be sure to wear long pants in areas where vegetation is


Growing and pruning grapes

Growing and pruning grapes Grapes should not be planted on overhead trellis structures but on


Myths about cicadas, our longest-living insect

By Katie Kane Shipka OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD By now you are hearing the


Try a rain garden in a wet area

Q. I take great pride in my flower and vegetable gardens, except for one huge area where I have a


CICADAS!

CICADAS! When: May 28, 6 to 7:30 p.m. What: Learn all about the 17-year cicada that is emerging


Choose new trees and sites carefully

Plant for permanence By Marilyn McKinley OSU Master Gardener Volunteer Trees are wonderful.


Carnation, the beautiful state flower of Ohio

By Eileen W. NOVOTNY OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Oh, how my mother-in-law loved


Dividing daffodils

Dividing daffodils If your daffodil blooms are fewer than usual, it’s time to divide them. This


Report an invasive

Report an invasive Do you see a new, strange plant along the bike path? In your garden? Is there


Bugs in the carpet are beetles

Q. I retrieved black insects from my carpet cleaner. Can you identify them? Debbie from Boardman


Family Outdoor Day

Family Outdoor Day When: Today, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. What: Celebrate Kids in the Parks Day by


Organic vegetable gardening

Organic vegetable gardening Growing organic can be simple if you plan ahead, preparing now to