Join OSU Extension - Fairfield County as we learn about and visit local food producers in Fairfield County! Programs will begin in late June.
Thursday, June 27 | 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Grill Smart: Hands-on learning the science of grilling. $30 per person (limited to 16 participants) - Agriculture Center, 831 College Ave, LancasterThursday, June 27 | 4 to 8 p.m. | Grill Smart: Hands-on learning the science of grilling. $30 per person (limited to 16 participants) - Agriculture Center, 831 College Ave, Lancaster
Tuesday, July 9| 6 to 7 p.m. | Mirabelle Farm and VineyardFree, 800 Winchester Southern Rd NW, Ashville
Friday, Sept. 13| 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Don's Prawns & MoreFree, 7440 Coonpath Road NE, Lancaster
To register, visit go.osu.edu/fclocal or call (740) 653-5419. For additional information view the Event Flyer. *Giveaways at each event, limited to the first 100 attendees. Attend three events and receive a free gift!
Thank you to our hosts: Mirabelle Farm & Vineyard and Don's Prawns & More.
What can I do in my garden in early June?
In the Flower Garden
- Remove yellowed foliage of spring-flowering bulbs
- Pinch garden mums back for full, bushy plants and keep them from blooming too soon.
- Apply mulches to woody plants and roses once the soil has warmed up and dried out a bit.
- Remove spent rose blossoms and fertilize the plants
- Remove (deadhead) spent blossoms from peonies and perennials.
In the Vegetable Garden
- All vegetable crops should be in the ground by now.
- Sow cabbage, brussels sprouts and cauliflower for fall garden transplants.
- Sow more carrots and beets for continuous harvest.
- Remove blossoms from newly established strawberry plants
- Thin beets, carrots, and leafy vegetables.
- Harvest mature asparagus beds for 6 to 8 weeks.
- Protect ripening strawberries from birds.
- Hill up or pull soil up against potato and sweet potato plants when they are 8 to 12 inches tall.
- Thin apples, pears and peaches for larger fruit.
- Sidedress asparagus and rhubarb with aged manure or a 10-10-10 fertilizer.
- Weed the garden regularly, before weeds go to seed. Shave off weeds in the garden using a sharp hoe.
In the Lawn
- Mow the lawn regularly, removing no more than 1/3 the total leaf blade.
- Suppress weeds in lawns by mowing at a height of 2 to 3 inches.
Best time to water your flowers and vegetables
Focus on watering during morning hours or mid-day when leaves will dry off quickly, and if possible, avoid overhead irrigation. This helps reduce the potential for disease infections. Watering in the morning also reduces water loss from evaporation.
Seats still available for Cooking Matters for Teen Class
If you are looking for a summer activity for teens ages 13-17 be sure to check out the Cooking Matters program for teens ages 13-17. Please note participants must be from a SNAP-eligible household. The classes will be held at the Fairfield County Ag Center located at 831 College Avenue beginning on June 4 throughJuly 16. Teens will learn healthy food tips for the entire family, be provided with groceries to practice for your family. Classes are provided at no cost but it is requested you attend all classes. This program is made possible by support from the George and Dollie L. Zimpfer Memorial Fund of the Fairfield County Foundation in collaboration with the Youth Advisory Committee. Call OSU Extension in Fairfield County at 740-653-5419 to register by Monday, June 3 by noon.
4-H Endowment Dinner is June 13
The 4-H Legacy dinner is just weeks away, and it's approaching fast. The Endowment Committee is hard at work preparing for this event, and we would like to extend a personal invitation to ensure you don't miss this remarkable occasion. This event is a prime opportunity to support the Endowment Fund, which offers numerous benefits to 4-H organizations in our county. It's also a chance to connect with others who share your passion and dedication to this cause. Get your tickets before June 3 by purchasing them online at go.osu.edu/legacy. Cost of the ticket is $75.
This year, Cheers Chalet will not only host the event but also cater the meal. For those who have yet to experience their cuisine, it's an opportunity not to be missed! For details contact, OSU Extension in Fairfield County at 740-653-5419.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, June 4: 6 to 7:30 p.m. FOOD Preservation Classes begin at Keller Market House with a Lesson on Canning Basics. water bath/pressure canning. Classes are free but registration is required go.osu.edu/FCFoodPreservation
Thursday, June 6: 6 to 7:30 p.m. FOOD Preservation Classes begin at Wagnall's Memorial Library with a Lesson on Canning Basics. water bath/pressure canning. Classes are free but registration is required by calling Wagnall’s Memorial Library at 614-837-4765.
