Teacher Projects

No Garden, No Space? No Problem! Try Gardening in Containers.

Container gardening is one of my most popular classes.  You need only a little bit of sunny space to fit in a container and you can grow a surprising amount of veggies in a large one.  Check out this video class on container gardening that discusses the four things you need to know to grow container veggies. (and herbs, and flowers, and fruit!)

  1. The container
  2. The soil
  3. How to water
  4. How to fertilize

October 2021 FAST Update in the Community Garden

October is a fine time to be in the garden.  Less bugs,  less heat, but still some good sunshine, rain, and decent planting windows.  Make sure to keep your garden planted either in fresh veggies or by starting your over-wintered cover crop.

 

Grow Your Own Fresh Veggies Over Winter

I like to say that Ohio is a four season growing environment.  I grow and harvest every month of the year including January and February.  I recently did a class on Growing Over Winter and many asked if I had a recording of that to view.  You are in luck.  Check out the Growing Over Winter webinar below.

There is still plenty of time to get seeds in the ground so that you can enjoy some fresh veggies all year long.

Growing Over Winter Virtual Class on 9/30 in Partnership with Grange Audubon Center

I will be speaking on Growing Over Winter in partnership with one of my favorite central Ohio places, the Grange Audubon Center.  This virtual event takes place at 6:30pm on Thursday September 30th.
Ohio is a four-season growing environment. Did you know with a little planning, wise variety choices, and a little season extension fabric you can harvest your own fresh vegetables from January to March.  No outdoor space available? We will also talk about indoor hydroponics and how you can grow indoors in the winter as well.
There is registration required.  Register at THIS LINK.
See you then!

2021-2022 Urban Gardening Grant RFP is Open!

The Urban Gardening Grant RFP is open.  This is a chance to get some funding to support your garden.  Make sure to read the application information carefully.

Grant applications are due by Friday October 29th, 2021

 

For more information on the grant check out the Columbus Foundation website.

Container Gardening Class THIS THURSDAY! May 20th, 6pm, @ the Hildreth Community Garden with the OSUMC James Mobile Educational Kitchen Team

Sorry for the short notice but you are invited to an in person container garden class at the Hildreth Community Garden this Thursday May 20th @ 6pm.

The James Mobile Educational Kitchen Team will be serving up some healthy snacks as well.

Location: 1201 E. Hildreth Avenue on the near East side.  

Great Weather!   Community Gardening!  Snacks!   No charge, bring your friends and your questions.

Backyard Poultry Production Webinar on Tuesday May 25th, 2021 @ 6:30pm

There will be a free Backyard Poultry Production Virtual Clinic held in partnership with the Harrison/Jefferson Co. Extension ANR and 4H programs on Tuesday May 25th @ 6:30 pm.  The clinic is geared towards youth but youth of all ages are invited.  The class is free but registration is required so check out the registration link below and bring your friends and your questions.

For questions contact Erika Lyon.194@osu.edu or Angie Allison.325@osu.edu

Hi there,

You are invited to a CarmenZoom webinar.
When: May 25, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Backyard Poultry Production

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FFLe77ufRpybZBfwG4GKDQ

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

CarmenZoom is supported by the Office of Distance Education and eLearning.

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

 

Como Asar Elote a la Parrilla

Franklin County has a large and diverse population and at Extension we strive to serve all Ohioans.  Big thanks for the translation assist from my OSU Extension Franklin County colleague, Nora Hesse.  We will be translating more videos to engage more of our central Ohio client-residents.

El maíz dulce es delicioso y crece muy bien en Ohio. Se planta a mediados o finales de mayo, y se cosecha a finales del verano o principios del otoño. Asar a la parrilla es una manera fácil de preparar maíz dulce que maximiza su sabor. Aprenda a cultivar, cosechar y preparar maíz dulce con este video divertido y atractivo creado por OSU Extension Franklin County.

 

May 2021 Update in the Community Garden Virtual Class with the Charles Madison Nabrit Memorial Garden on Tuesday May 4th @ 6:30 pm

May is a busy time in the community garden!  Lots still to plant, lots to harvest.  Come talk about what is happening right NOW in the community garden in this free virtual class event.  The class is free and open to the public but registration is required so click on the link below and bring your friends and your questions.

Hi there,

You are invited to a CarmenZoom webinar.
When: May 4, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: May 2021 Update in the Community Garden

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZwhmzTlvSGK4Y4ZD2w5QIA

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

CarmenZoom is supported by the Office of Distance Education and eLearning.

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