Soil Health

Gardening for Conservation Webinar Series with The Nature Conservancy

I will be partnering with The Nature Conservancy for the third consecutive year for some gardening education and outreach.  We have expanded the webinar series to SIX topics of interest.  All are free and open to the public, but do require registration to get the link, so bring your friends and your questions!  I will be talking about ticks, growing your own food, and composting with both my OSU colleagues and TNC friends co-hosting! Registration links are below. 

 

 

CLICK HERE for the event page with more information plus registration or register for the individual classes below!

Registration Link for 4/24

Registration Link for 5/22

Registration Link for 6/26

Registration Link for 7/24

Registration Link for 8/28

Registration Link for 9/25

 

You can also click on the QR to register as well!

Hope to see you there!

Composting 101

It is the time of year when Mother Nature provides a bounty of leaves that just need a little time to turn in to compost.  If you are not a composter and want to get started creating your own organic matter soil amendment then check out this recorded webinar that details the basics of Composting 101. You will be glad that you did!

March 2021 in the Community Garden Update Recording is now available

This update provides information on what to do right this minute in March to get the garden ready, what to plant now,  how to prep the beds and what we have in store for our weather.

 

CLICK HERE for the registration link for the April 2021 Update in the Community Garden class which will be held on Thursday April 8th.

April Update in the Community Garden Virtual Class Event on Thursday April 8th, 2021 at 6:00pm

Our monthly seasonal gardening series continues with an April Update held in partnership with The Growing and Growth Collective.  We will take a look at what is in harvest right now,  what bugs are on the way,  what to plant indoors and outdoors as well as take a look at the upcoming weather.  The event is free but does require registration so bring your friends and your questions!

The Greenway Community Garden

The Greenway Community Garden

Hi there,

You are invited to a CarmenZoom webinar.
When: Apr 8, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: GGC Spring Garden Walk at Greenway

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-Qd4HzLWQBKbalDKzJ8ypg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Any questions about this webinar should be directed to the webinar organizer.

 

The Ohio State University

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If you have a disability and experience difficulty accessing this content, contact the Accessibility Help Line at 614-292-5000.

 

March Garden Update in Partnership with Worthington Community Gardens on Thursday March 11th @ 6:30 pm

The 2021 monthly virtual gardening series will be held in partnership with Worthington Community Gardens on Thursday March 11th @ 6:30 pm.  This virtual garden walk will feature what is happening now with our weather,  what to expect coming up,  what to plant now and what is in harvest.  Lots of time will be planned for Q and A.  This virtual class is free and open to the public so bring your friends and your questions.  Registration link is below.

Lots of amazing community gardens in Franklin County.  Here is the International Harvest Garden.

Here is Wallace Community Garden,  an actual Victory Garden from the 1940’s.

Here is a food production plot at Worthington Community Garden.

 

Hi there,

You are invited to a CarmenZoom webinar.
When: Mar 11, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: March Update in the Community Garden

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_14cgX3bISdu9yReBD-wHmQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Any questions about this webinar should be directed to the webinar organizer. mcdermott.15@osu.edu

 

Raised Beds Basics

I am a huge fan of raised bed cultivation as it maximizes efficiency and cuts down on work.  I created a raised bed video to support the partnership with OSU Extension Farm to School and Columbus City Schools that details a school garden type raised bed.   A quick view at less than three minutes to highlight the basics of constructing, siting, filling and maintaining your own raised bed.

Intro to Zoom plus a Look at 2021 in the Garden with The Greater Columbus Growing Coalition on February 4th at 7pm.

The kickoff to the 2021 growing season will be a virtual class held in partnership with the Greater Columbus Growing Coalition to talk a little Intro to Zoom plus review the 2020 growing year and take a look at our 2021 growing year.  It is time to get ready to grow!

 

 

The class is free and open to the public so bring your friends and your questions.  Registration to the webinar is required and the link is below.

 

Hi there,

You are invited to a CarmenZoom webinar.
When: Feb 4, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: GCGC Virtual Class

Register in advance for this webinar:https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FqVALkHdTduDqhXKqlvz7w

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Any questions about this webinar should be directed to the webinar organizer.

 

 

 

 

 

Can You Dig It! Fall Gardening Series Class #5: Late Summer Walk in the Community Garden Virtual Class Event on Wednesday August 26th @ Noon

The Can You Dig It! virtual gardening series, a partnership between OSU Extension Franklin County and OSU University Libraries, continues with our 5th class of the year,  a virtual late summer garden walk to talk weather, harvest, fall planning, pests, weeds, disease and answer your questions about your own gardens.  This class is free, but registration is required so bring your friends and your questions.

Wallace Community Garden, original Victory Garden remnant.

 

CLICK HERE to register for the zoom link.  There is no cost for the class, but registration is required.  Hope to see you all in the garden!

2020 Master Urban Farmer Workshop Series

Registration is now open for the 2020 Ohio Master Urban Farmer Workshop Series.  For all questions contact Mike Hogan at Hogan.1@osu.edu

Click HERE to view, download or print the flyer –> 2020 MUF_Brochure

Composting Virtual Class Event Recording

When I did the Composting Virtual Class Event in partnership with Franklinton Farms I forgot to press record!   I have had several requests for this for viewing so here you go.  If you have any garden related questions just shoot an email my way.

Would your group, team, department or org like a virtual composting class, or any other  growing food production topic? Lots of topics available,  just send me an email.  We will find a time that works for your group and get together virtually. 

 

 

For questions or to schedule a class, email me at mcdermott.15@osu.edu.