Originally posted in Buckeye Yard and Garden onLine, April 9, 2018
By: Jeff Stachler
With these rains the lawn is beginning to grow and the weeds are not far behind. Some of the earliest emerging broadleaf weeds have begun to emerge. The biggest problem with weeds in turfgrass is reduced aesthetic value, although some weeds can out compete turfgrass when management is reduced. Smooth and large crabgrass, yellow foxtail, and annual bluegrass are the most frequent annual grass weeds in turfgrass.
Share your love of gardening while giving back to the community!
Learn: Master Gardener trainees receive University level training in horticulture from The Ohio State University Extension in the areas of botany, soils, trees, flowers, lawns, fruits and vegetables, entomology, pest management, and diagnostic skills. Trainees complete a minimum of 40 hours of training.
Give: After training, new volunteers will work with each other in various activities in Knox County to complete 50 hours of service in the first year. Opportunities include: answering horticultural questions, educating local gardeners on plant selection and care, helping community members within the community gardens and more. There are numerous ways to be involved in the community and you can be a part of it!
Grow: Master Gardeners enjoy the social aspect of learning together, volunteering together, and helping other in out county.
Join: If you are interested in gardening, want to help your community grow, and want to learn more, the Ohio State University Master Gardener is for you!
For more information or to obtain an application contact Sabrina Schirtzinger at 740-397-0401 or schirtzinger.55@osu.edu. 
Spring is right around the corner. What is the condition of your garden gloves? How many pairs do you own? Different gloves may be best for certain situations. Some wear out faster than others. Here is a informational sheet about choosing the right garden glove for your hands. There is even a section on how to clean your gardening gloves! How many of you actually do this step!?
