ALLEN COUNTY__ Drainage installation, drainage water recycling and soil health will be the focus of a field day being held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. at The Ohio State University at Lima.
The Hardin County OSU-Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting three free monthly summer garden programs at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County, which is located at 960 W. Kohler Street in Kenton.
The programs will begin with the “Raised Bed Gardening” event June 18, followed by “Growing with Intentions” July 16.
Another program on “Flower Arrangements” will be held August 20. All programs will begin at 6 p.m. and end by 7 p.m.
These events are free to attend and open to the public, rain or shine, with the featured program inside the shelter house at the Friendship Gardens with seating.
On Friday, June 14, the following seven competitors will vie for Queen of the NOVFA Convention in Ada, Ohio. The 5:00 p.m. competition will take place at Liberty Oaks, which has donated use of the venue to the Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen's Association.
Jadyn Cupp, is the daughter of Diane and Eric Cupp. She attends Leipsic High School and is the Queen for Leipsic Volunteer Fire Department. Her school activities are volleyball, softball and Spanish club.
Katelynn Metzger, is the daughter of Chad and Jessica Metzger. She attends Ada High School and is the Queen for Ada-Liberty Twp Volunteer Fire Department. Her school activities are show choir, cheerleading, track, FFA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Language club and Junior fairboard.
A Pond Clinic sponsored by the Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and OSU Extension, Hardin County will be held on Tuesday, June 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Pond owners and prospective pond owners are invited to the clinic being held at the Liberty Conservation Club, 1552 State Route 235, Ada.
Eugene Braig, Program Director, Aquatic Ecosystems from The Ohio State University Extension School of Environmental and Natural Resources will discuss weed management, fish stocking, and how to keep your pond ecosystem in balance so plants and fish co-exist.
HARDIN COUNTY __ The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting “An Evening Garden Affair” on Monday evening, June 24 at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County located at 960 W. Kohler Street in Kenton.
