Horticulture

Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteers Win State Awards

October 28, 2024

by Nic Baumer at 10:19am

The OSU Extension in Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteers gathered on Thursday, October 24 for a potluck meal and to watch the 2024 State Master Gardener Volunteers Conference award ceremony via Zoom. Five awards were awarded to the Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteers. Awards achieved included:

Mark Badertscher- Outstanding Master Gardener Volunteer Staff Coordinator
Gene James- Friend of the Master Gardener Volunteers
Outstanding Project in Community Service – Small County for 2024 Spring Program “Something Old, New, Tried and True”, coordinated by by Kim Thomas
Platinum Ohio State University Extension Standards for Excellence
Jill Simmons- Top 10 Nominee for Master Gardener Volunteer of the Year

Congratulations to all of the Hardin County award winners. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer in Hardin County, call the Ohio State University Extension Office in Hardin County at 419-674-2297.

Ohio Fruit News: October 2024

October 21, 2024October 18, 2024

by Nic Baumer at 8:00amOctober 18, 2024

The October issue of Ohio Fruit News is now available. This issue features information on Neopestalotiopsis disease in strawberry and fall and winter disease management strategies for orchards.

BUG ALERT: Boxelder Bugs and Other Fall Home Invaders are Poised to Make Their Move

October 17, 2024October 18, 2024

by Nic Baumer at 11:28amOctober 18, 2024

Batten down the hatches! Boxelder bugs have been observed congregating on their namesake host. The predicted return of warm temperatures after the current cold snap is likely to trigger mass movements by these bugs as well as other fall home invaders.

Fall Fling 2024 Children’s Fall Garden Program

October 15, 2024October 18, 2024

by Nic Baumer at 9:33amOctober 18, 2024

The Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteers will host, Fall Fling! 2024 Children’s Fall Garden Program, on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to noon.