Hort Newsletter

Horticulture News - March 2008

It is always amazing to me how quickly the calendar moves each year.  Once the groundhog hubbub starts—we know we need to get moving in the horticultural world! 

Thus, like the early groundhog, we are off to an early start for the season! We  have lots of activities and events to help you with your garden this year. From pruning to vegetable gardening and from tours to plant/seed exchanges—we have a great year planned!  

We hope to see you soon. Eric Barrett, Extension Educator, Ag and County Extension Director

2008 Horticultural Events

March 15          Fruit Tree Pruning Clinic, Lane’s Fruit Farm 

March 27          Garden Party XIX, Washington State Community College 

April 14            Landscape Pruning Clinic, Washington State Community College 

April 26            Agriculture Opportunities Conference, Washington State Community College 

May 10            Gardening Road Show 15, A trip to Secrest Arboretum and Baker’s Acres Greenhouses 

August 23        Bring One…  ...Take One—Flower & Seed Exchange, North Muskingum Park Under Washington Street Bridge 

Nov 15             Garden Party XX, Washington State Community College

Click on the following article topics to read more ...

Forcing Blooms of Early Flowering Shrubs & Trees

Air and Sunlight can reduce disease in your Garden

Are You Planning to Spring Seed Your Lawn?

Selecting Plants at the Garden Center

Horticulture Weekly E-Mail News

Want to learn more about horticulture, keep up-to-date with important horticulture events or learning activities, and become more knowledgeable in types of plants?  Then join the Horticulture E-mail Listserv!  This weekly update will not only keep you informed about what is happening in horticulture but also in the community.  Contact Eric with any of your horticulture related questions and get them answered in the weekly update. 

To sign up, send an email to Eric at barrett.90@osu.edu and ask to be subscribed to the Horticulture Update. If you are already signed up, then pass this information on to your neighbors and friends so they can receive the updates as well.  The Horticulture Update is a great tool to keeping your gardens healthy and beautiful! 

Gardening Questions? Answers Here! Q&A at the River City Farmers Market The Master Gardeners staff a booth each Saturday at the River City Farmers Market. This is the main access point for many homeowners that work during the week. They take information sources on timely growing ideas, common plant problems and more. So, when you stop by to make a purchase - you can also get your gardening question answered!