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May 30, 2023

OSU Extension Master Gardeners set plant trade, sale event

Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener volunteers from Mahoning and Columbiana counties plan their annual Plant Exchange and Sale from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 12 at the Mahoning County OSU

Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener volunteers from Mahoning and Columbiana counties plan their annual Plant Exchange and Sale from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 12 at the Mahoning County OSU Extension, 490 S. Broad St. in Canfield.

The event offers attendees a chance to bring a plant and then take one. Also taking place that day are a plant sale, garden art sale and a sale of used garden tools.

Check-in for the plant exchange will begin at 9 a.m., and round one of the exchange will start at 10 a.m. To participate, bring one or more plants labeled with the plant name, flower color, expected height and growing conditions. Master Gardener volunteers can assist with labeling. Two or more exchange rounds will take place, depending on plants available.

The Plant Sale includes items sourced and grown in the volunteers’ gardens and will include natives, shrubs, shade and sun perennials, bulbs and house plants. Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions and help carry purchases.

The volunteers also have created unique indoor and outdoor garden art that will be on sale in addition to the tools and treasures sale. A collection of gently used garden tools and garden items available for purchase.

Purchases can be made with cash or check. To learn more, call OSU Extension Mahoning County at 330-533-5538 or check https://go.osu.edu/boto2023.