Take a stroll through the arboretum and listen as experts point out the signs of spring. Keep and eye out for early bloomers. Parking and admission are free. Dress for the weather. Details
Lynn Snyder - April 10gardening
Lynn Snyder - April 10 Lynn Snyder - April 10Managing Wildlife Conflict Around Your Home
While the growth of cities and suburban areas can displace some wildlife, many species actually thrive in these areas. Viewing these species as they travel through your backyard can be enjoyable, but sometimes conflict arises—usually in the form of eaten…
Lynn Snyder - April 3Spring Plant Sale
Chadwick Arboretum Plant Sale and Auction Fundraiser Free to attend; plants for sale. Takes place at the northwest corner of W. Lane Ave and Fred Taylor Drive, on the Ohio State University campus. •New and unusual perennials and annuals •Herbs •Heirloom…
Get a grip: Right garden tools lighten the workload
As spring nears, the home gardening chore list grows faster than dandelions. What’s a gardener to do? Perhaps turn to knives, torches and chainsaw blades. What seem like horror movie props are among favorite tools of some savvy gardeners. Maybe…
Winter dreams—garden catalog temptations
Temptations abound in garden catalogs. To avoid mistakes and over ordering, several master gardeners were consulted for suggestions.
Saving money with home-grown produce
On the Farm!
OSU Extension Pruning Clinic
Learn to prune for maximum flower potential, disease reduction, regeneration and shape. Proper pruning techniques and tools to keep a landscape looking its best will be discussed. Participants will practice on trees and shrubs in the gardens. Dress appropriatly and…
Lynn Snyder - July 14, 2017Summer Grafting Workshop
There’s a gardening skill called grafting. It’s used a lot on apple trees. And it can help you turn a favorite tree — whether an apple, a pear, a dogwood or another — into more new trees just like it. When someone…
Practice makes perfect when becoming a suburban micro farmer
When Amy Stross decided to grow her own food, the Hamilton County Farm Bureau member leased space from a friend who owned a multiacre lot. Stross had seen the rows and rows of kale, kohlrabi and tomatoes growing at the…
Lynn Snyder - May 31, 2017Art in the Garden
The Beaux Arts Club, an auxiliary of the Zanesville Museum of Art, is sponsoring its annual “Art in the Garden.” “A Garden Party Gala” will take place Saturday, June 24 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Zanesville Country Club…