Tag: gardening
How to donate fresh produce to a food pantry
Follow the recommended guidelines for produce donation and learn how to find a pantry near you that accepts fresh fruits and vegetables.
Save the bee and me
Aaron Dodds recaps a run-in with the thousands of bees in his hive and shares some conservation-minded gardening practices that can benefit pollinators.
Roundup of gardening news for Aug. 19, 2021
Catch up on local gardening news in Mahoning, Clark and Richland counties in Ohio and an upcoming event hosted by Penn State Extension.
How to determine why your fruit tree isn’t producing fruit
There are a number of factors that contribute to inconsistent fruit production. Learn how to determine why your fruit trees may not be producing fruit.
How to preserve an abundance of cucumbers by making freezer pickles
An abundance of cucumbers can be safely preserved for long-term storage by making freezer pickles. Learn how it works and how to make your first batch.
How to plant a cover crop in your vegetable garden
Planting cover crops during late summer and early fall can improve your garden soil between growing seasons. Learn what to plant and how to plant it.
Roundup of gardening news for July 22, 2021
Best practices in home food preservation techniques will be the focus of a Penn State Extension webinar series. Learn more about dates, times and topics.
Roundup of gardening news for July 15, 2021
The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County are hosting their Fourth Annual Garden Tour July 18, 1-4 p.m.
How to preserve an abundance of squash and zucchini
Preserving squash and zucchini can be tricky. Learn the best practices for canning, freezing and drying squash and zucchini.
Check out Penn State Extension’s webinar series on home food preservation
Penn State Extension will focus on home food preservation techniques in its webinar series with topics ranging from jams and jellies to pressure canning.