Soil Health

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. 

CLICK on the image to start the webinar. Password is 5e+0Fa32

 

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

Composting Virtual Class Event in partnership with Franklinton Farms on Monday May 18th, 2020 at 7:00pm

There is a free virtual class event on Composting held in partnership with Franklinton Farms coming up.  Bring your friends and your questions.

 

 

Zoom Link Details:

Timothy McDermott is inviting you to a scheduled CarmenZoom meeting.

Topic: FF Compost
Time: May 18, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Spring Garden Walk Virtual Event with Charles Madison Nabrit Memorial Garden on Thursday May 14th, 2020 at 6:00 pm.

A garden walk is a great way to learn about what is growing now, what you can plant soon and get your questions answered to make your garden thrive.  Join us for a Virtual Spring Garden Walk in partnership with Charles Madison Nabrit Memorial Garden.

 

HERE is the Zoom information needed to attend the virtual class. — >
Time: May 14, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Spring Garden Planning Virtual Class Event is now Online!

A Spring Garden Planning Virtual Class Event was held this past Friday and recorded so that you can view this as needed to get background information on garden planning, site selection, soil health, raised beds, organic matter and fertility.   Feel free to share as needed.

Does your group want a virtual class?  Check out this Growing Franklin LINK.  There may be one already scheduled with another group that you can join in as well.

Click Image to Start the Class

 

Looking for a great fact sheet on Getting Started in Gardening, just click this link.

I will be holding another Spring Garden Planning Virtual Class Event Live on Wednesday April 22nd for Can You Dig It! gardening series of classes held in partnership with University Libraries.

There are also virtual class events on:

Can You Dig It 2020 Spring Gardening Series of Virtual Classes with OSU Thompson Library

There is a series of virtual class events held in partnership with OSU Extension Franklin County and OSU Thompson Library that are free and open to the public.  See registration information below.  Bring your friends and your questions about starting the 2020 garden season.

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Can You Dig It? Virtual Gardening Series

Time to Start Your Garden Class #1

Wednesday, April 22

Noon – 1 p.m.

Container Gardening Class #2

Wednesday, May 20th

Noon – 1 p.m.

Join OSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator Tim McDermott as he equips you with great tips for the upcoming growing season including gardening techniques, soil preparations, seed starting and more. Please register by filling out this short Qualtrics form. (This is for Class #2 on May 20th)

This virtual event is sponsored by the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences and University Libraries.

Be sure to also SAVE THE DATE for additional virtual gardening series sessions on May 20 and June 10!

Here are the questions sent in prior to the class answered and upload for access.  

CLASS NUMBER #1 – Spring Garden Planning:

CLICK HERE for the PDF of answers to view, download or print –> Virtual Gardening Q&A

 

 

 

 

 

Would You Like a Virtual Gardening Class?

There has been a resurgence of people who wish to raise their own food for personal and family food security, both with produce and with poultry.  Growing your own food is a healthy activity that maintains social distance and provides for personal and family food security.

I HIGHLY recommend subscribing!  I will be adding digital content as we are keeping social distancing and food production is a great outdoor activity for health and wellness  BUTTON ON THE RIGHT — >

Does your department, organization or group want to learn more about growing your own fresh, local, healthy produce?  I am happy to work with you on a class.

Some formats include lunch and learn,  specific topic, or just a Q and A session to address seasonal concerns or questions.

Topics include:

  • Garden Planning – great for new gardeners or a refresher. 
  • Weeds, Pest and Disease
  • Seed Starting
  • Container Gardening
  • Seasonal Question and Answer
  • Backyard Poultry Production
  • Any other topic you want to learn!

You organize your group and we find a time to meet online.

Email me at mcdermott.15@osu.edu to get started.