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Gardening Program | By The Ohio State University
The Cuyahoga County Extension office, in alignment with all OSU campuses, has postponed all face-to-face programming until further notice in response to the recent outbreak of COVID-19. Until further notice, all OSU Extension staff are working remotely and are...
Land Bank Program | By City of Cleveland Ohio
The City of Cleveland’s Land Reutilization (Land Bank) Program is designed to acquire vacant land and market it to individuals, developers, and non-profit organizations for redevelopment. The goal is to contribute to the economic, social and environmental...
Gardening Delivery Service | By ChipDrop
ChipDrop matches people who want free wood chip mulch with arborists and tree companies who are trying to get rid of it. By signing up and placing a request you'll be added to a list of people in your neighborhood who are trying to get free wood chips...
Composting | By Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
Grass clippings, tree and shrub trimmings, leaves. Rather than throwing them in the trash, yard waste and other organics can be easily composted. Consider creating a pile in your own backyard, or compost in a yard waste program. Many communities in...
Rain Barrel Program | By Sustainable Cleveland
Thank you Cleveland residents for helping improve our local waterways and home gardens by capturing and re-using rain water! 300 rain barrels and diverter kits were given away this year with the goal of keeping excess stormwater out of our local sewers and...
Ask an Expert | By The Ohio State University
Welcome! Ask an Expert is an online system for asking questions and receiving expert answers quickly on a broad range of subjects. We provide university research-based information to help improve the quality of your life, family, garden, business or community!...
Monarch Nectar Plants | By The Xerces Society
One of the most significant actions you can take to support monarch populations is providing nectar-rich flowers and milkweed host plants. Adult monarchs depend on diverse nectar sources for food during all stages of the year, from spring and summer breeding...
Gardening for Pollinators | By US Forest Service
Follow these simple steps to create a pollinator-friendly landscape around your home or workplace. Use a wide variety of plants that bloom from early spring into late fall. Help pollinators find and use them by planting in clumps, rather than single plants. Include plants...
Balcony Pollinator | By U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
No matter how small your space, you can provide resources for pollinators by planting a pollinator garden. Don’t have a yard? Plant the garden on your balcony. A balcony garden will add a beautiful green space to your house or apartment while providing...
Planting in Ohio| By Almanac
2023 Planting Calendar: When to Plant Vegetables for Places in Ohio. Alliance, OH | Ashland, OH |Ashtabula, OH | Athens, OH | Austintown, OH | Avon Lake, OH | Barberton, OH | Beavercreek, OH | Berea, OH | Boardman, OH |Bowling Green, OH...
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