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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