OSU Extension staff is working remotely until further notice.
Posted by cherylm at Mar 18, 2020. No Comments.
If you have need immediate assistance, contact Summit County Master Extension Educator, Jacqueline Kowalski kowalski.124@osu.edu
Spring Virtual Programming Series
Posted by Jacqueline Kowalski at Mar 17, 2021. No Comments.
News flash—Spring is around the corner! And here, to help you with new plants, new growing information, and just plain plant fun are the spring programs from the Summit County Master Gardeners
Meet Me in the Garden Returns (Virtually)!
Posted by Jacqueline Kowalski at Mar 1, 2021. No Comments.
We are not able to meet in person at this time so the Summit County Master Gardeners and the Summit Metro Parks are bringing Meet Me in the Garden to you virtually. All presentations are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM via Zoom.
June 23, 2021 6:30 PM
Useful Beauty: Garden Lessons from the Service Gardens at Stan Hywet
With increased interest in garden spaces that are both productive and beautiful, the presentation draws lessons from that historic garden space that we can incorporate into our sustainable home landscapes.
Brian Gregory, Senior Horticulturist Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens bgregory@stangtwer.org
Carol Eiber, Facilitator
Click Here to Register
July 28, 2021 6:30 PM
Backyard Ponds & Aquatic Plants
Landscaping with ponds and fountains will transform your yard Into a garden oasis. Learn about planning, building, maintenance and plant choices for adding a garden water feature.
Presented by Rick Reeves – Summit County Master Gardener
Fran Cheek , Facilitator
August 25, 2021 6:30 PM
Proven Winners sneak Peak for 2022 and Great for Fall Planting
Doug will unveil NEW and exciting plants from Proven Winners for 2022 and will suggest great plants for fall planting in NE Ohio.
Presented by Doug Parkinson, Proven Winners, Account and Program Development, Four Star Sales LLC
Violet Frye, Facilitator
Scholarship Available
Posted by Jacqueline Kowalski at Feb 27, 2020. No Comments.
Established by Summit County Master Gardeners (SCMG) to provide scholarships to Summit County residents who are committed to attending an Ohio university and planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree in Horticulture, Agriculture or a closely related field. Members and relatives of SCMG may apply. Applications will be available on the Akron Community Foundation website in early 2021.
Eligibility requirements:
- Resident of Summit County
- Pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Agriculture or a closely related field
- Must attend or plan to attend an in-state institution of higher education
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- A “personal interview” with the members of the SCMG committee may be required if application is accepted
How to apply:
Applicants must apply through the Akron Community Foundation online application system. Instructions and tutorials are available to help you set up your profile and navigate the system. See link below:
www.akroncf.org/scholarshipapps
THE ROOT OF IT NEWSLETTER
Posted by cherylu at Feb 15, 2020. No Comments.
Interested in plants, insects, tools, and garden tips? Click here for a copy of the June issue of the Summit County Master Gardener newsletter, The Root of It. To subscribe to this monthly publication scroll to the bottom of this page under Join our email list and follow the prompt.
Your Monthly Community Gardening Newsletter
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Missouri Botanical Garden Succulent Wreath
READ YOUR JUNE COMMUNITY GARDENING NEWSLETTER HERE
Master Gardener Hotline
Posted by cherylm at Mar 4, 2014. No Comments.
The Master Gardener Hotline In person is closed for the season
We will return in March 2021. You can also ask your gardening questions to a hotline volunteer by emailing us at mgsummitcounty@gmail.com
or
Follow this link to the “Ask a Master Gardener” website: http://extension.osu.edu/ask-an-expert/ask-master-gardener
Join our email list
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