Gardening

Ohioans are passionate about gardening, from flowers to fruits and vegetables. Many Ohio Farm Bureau members are nursery owners, and can be found in some county Buying Local directories. Connect with more than 8,000 gardening enthusiasts through our Our Ohio Gardening Facebook Group.

Preserving your harvest

Canning and freezing are the most common ways to preserve garden vegetables, but it’s important to follow the correct steps to preserve quality and taste, and to promote food safety.

Don’t forget to water your plants during the heat

As a general rule of thumb, an inch of rain each week during the summer is needed for most plants.

Save time on autumn garden chores

Sometimes the best course of action is nothing at all. Leave the leaves, forget the garden, and compost the decorations.

Growing a thriving garden in a challenging season

If you have any questions about your gardens, OSU Extension and the Trumbull County Master Gardener Volunteers are here to assist.

Saving blooms from hot then cold temperatures

Weather patterns like we are experiencing this year increase the risk of loss for fruit and ornamental crops.

Growing into a Groovy horticulture destination

Groovy Plants Ranch is a retail store and tourist mecca with a huge emphasis on unique and unusual plants.

To rake, or not to rake, fall leaves

Whatever method you choose, understand there is no right way or wrong way to handle leaves each fall.

Brannon farm changes gears during pandemic

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Heirloom plants for the garden

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Memorial Day busy for greenhouses, nurseries

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