CANFIELD, Ohio — Mahoning County Ohio State University Extension will distribute sample seed starter packets at several branches of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County on April 17-19 while supplies last.
The seed packet distribution is part of the Let’s Grow Ohio initiative possible through a partnership with the Ohio Department of Agriculture and Victory Garden. The limit is one packet per participant. Each packet includes a combination of carrots, cucumbers, lettuce or sunflowers and contains instructions on how to plant and care for seeds.
Below are a list of pickup locations and times:
April 17
• 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Sebring Library located at 195 W Ohio Ave, Sebring, OH 44672
• 2-4 p.m. at Tri Lakes located at 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson, OH 44451
April 18
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Austintown Library located at 600 S Raccoon Rd, Youngstown, OH 44515
• 2-4 p.m. at East Library located at 430 Early Rd, Youngstown, OH 44505
April 19
• Noon-2 p.m. at Boardman Library located at 7680 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown, OH 44512
• 3-5 p.m. at Struthers Library located at 95 Poland Ave, Struthers, OH 44471
Victory Gardens has a historical significance in America as an effort to plant fruits, vegetables and herbs during challenging times.
For more information on Victory Gardens, visit u.osu.edu/ohiovictorygardens/. For questions on local distribution of seed packets, call the Mahoning County OSU Extension office at 330-533-5538.
