Trumbull County MGVs, residents and guests recently listened as John A. Blakeman enthusiastically explained the intricacies of “Gardening and Landscaping with Prairie Plants” during a program provided through the MGV Home, Yard & Garden Program. This program was provided admission free to all Trumbull County seniors over 60 courtesy of the Trumbull County Commissioner’s Senior Levy Mini-Grant.
Master Gardeners of Clark County celebrated eigthteen years of teaching gardening to the public on Monday, November 7, 2011 at the annual Recognition Banquet in Springfield.
Three volunteers with Master Gardeners of Summit County received top awards at the organization’s recent general meeting.
Honored were Jan Becker, President’s Award; Tom Bouton, Carol Easter Life Long Learner Award; and Mindy Costigan-McCartney, Master Gardener of the Year.
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener volunteers and coordinators were honored recently for outstanding serve and support to their county gardening and community service programs during the Ohio Master Gardener State Conference Awards Program. The event was held in conjunction with the International Master Gardener Conference in Charleston, West Virginia. The Master Gardener Volunteer Program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested gardeners who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local OSU Extension county office. Working with county Extension personnel, Master Gardener volunteers provide such educational services to their communities as answering gardening questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities with children, senior citizens, or disabled persons; beautifying the community; developing community or demonstration gardens; and other horticultural activities.
Each year the Lake Metro Parks sponsors "Bug Day" at Penitentiary Glen Park in Kirtland. It was held on September 11th.It is a popular event with children and families in Lake County. By visiting the different displays, the children can earn a degree or certificate in "Bugology" for the day.
7th Annual Plant Sale, Defiance County Master Gardeners, at the State Bank North Side, 1900 N Clinton St, Defiance, OH 43512, May 19th, 2012, 9am until sold out.