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  1. Morning with the Masters: Is This Soil Any Good?

    Aug. 05, 2026 11:00am

    Is This Soil Any Good?

    Be it a raised bed, or surface level garden, how would I determine if this soil is any good for a successful garden? This session will provide the gardener insights, helpful tips and resources to create and maintain a successful garden soil.

    Speaker- Jim Merva, Master Garden Volunteer

    Location: Campbell Library 436 Struthers-Coitsville Road, Lowellville, Ohio 44436

    This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information call the Mahoning County Extension Office at 330-533-5538.

  2. Garden Art Series - Botanical Gelli Prints

    Aug. 12, 2026 6:00pm

    2026 Garden Art Series

    The Mahoning County Master Gardeners will lead hands-on garden art demonstrations that participants will be able to make and take home.

    Workshops run on Wednesdays** April-December at 6:30 pm in the Mahoning County Extension Office.

  3. Free Garden Speaker Series @ Flying High: Pickling Garden Favorites

    Aug. 13, 2026 5:30pm

    Free Garden Speaker Series
    OSU Extension Mahoning County & Flying High

    Participants will learn how to grow and care for different plants, make simple dishes using what we grow, and enjoy tasting samples.

    Topics include:

    April 30th: Stir-Fry Garden May 14th: One-Pot Garden (Container Gardening) June 25th: Healthy Soulful Garden July 23rd: Grow Your Own BBQ Seasonings August 13th: Pickling Garden Favorites


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  4. Speker: Landscape Design for People and Wildlife

    Aug. 18, 2026 6:00pm

    OSU Extension invites subject matter experts to share their knowledge and research regarding different aspects of nature. Topics range from animals, plants, insects, and more. 

    Landscape Design for People and Wildlife 
    Tuesday, August 18
    6:00 p.m. 

    Speaker: Fern Gast, Display Horticulturist at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

  5. Morning with the Masters: Fall Lawn Care: How to Help Your Lawn In the Fall

    Aug. 19, 2026 12:15pm

    Fall Lawn Care: How to Help Your Lawn In the Fall  

    Fall is the best time of the year to care for your lawn. Learn about seeding, fertilizing, soil testing, weed control and more in the fall to give your lawn a head start for next year.

    Speaker-David Sprague, Master Gardner Volunteer

    Location: Tri-Lakes Library 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson, Ohio 44451

    This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information call the Mahoning County Extension Office at 330-533-5538.

  6. Naturalist Series - Ohio’s Bats: The Master Class

    Aug. 19, 2026 6:30pm

    The Naturalist Series invites subject matter experts to share their knowledge and research regarding different aspects of nature. Topics range from animals, plants, insects, and more. All events cost $5 per class or $30 for the 2026 Naturalist Series. Classes are held at 6:30 pm in the Mahoning County Extension Office. 

    Ohio’s Bats: The Master Class
    Wednesday, August 19
    6:30 p.m. 

    Speaker: Todd Cartner, Citizen Scientist, OCVN, Founder and Co-Owner of Discover Bats Ohio

  7. Morning with the Masters: Plants with Three Supporting Benefits in One

    Sep. 02, 2026 11:00am

    Plants with Three Supporting Benefits in One

    By including 3 in 1 plants in your garden, you can help sustain pollinator populations while also attracting colorful birds and butterflies throughout the seasons. We’ll explore some native perennial plants as well as annuals that offer support to these wonderful creatures.

    Speaker-Kary Shively, Master Garden Volunteer

    Location: Austintown Library 600 S. Racoon Road, Austintown, Ohio 44515

  8. 2026 Garden Art Series - Rock Painting  

    Sep. 09, 2026 6:30pm

    2026 Garden Art Series

    The Mahoning County Master Gardeners will lead hands-on garden art demonstrations that participants will be able to make and take home.

    Workshops run on Wednesdays** April-December at 6:30 pm in the Mahoning County Extension Office.

  9. Morning with the Masters: Vanilla

    Sep. 16, 2026 11:00am

    Vanilla

    Every home has it in the kitchen. Everyone has tasted its wonderful flavor. But did you know vanilla is an orchid? Or that it is the only flavoring regulated by our government? Come and enjoy the rich history of vanilla, and learn how to choose the best kinds of this yummy flavor.

    Speaker-Stephanie Hughes, Master Gardener Volunteer

    Location: East Library 430 Early Road, Youngstown, Ohio 44505

  10. Naturalist Series- Furbearers of Ohio

    Sep. 16, 2026 6:30pm

    The Naturalist Series invites subject matter experts to share their knowledge and research regarding different aspects of nature. Topics range from animals, plants, insects, and more. All events cost $5 per class or $30 for the 2026 Naturalist Series. Classes are held at 6:30 pm in the Mahoning County Extension Office. 

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