News

  1. Dig In! Applications Open

    Feb. 11, 2025

    Dig In! helps community members gain the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, design, and build a thriving and sustainable community garden. This training is a requirement to have a garden in the Summer Sprout program. Please fill out one application per garden. This training is scheduled to take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00pm starting on April 8th and ending on June 3rd (9 weeks total). Class will take a hybrid format.
  2. Inherited Land Library Office Hours

    Jan. 31, 2025

    The Cuyahoga County Extension office in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Cleveland Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA) is hosting office hours for local residents who may be inheriting land zoned for agriculture in or out of state at the Fleet branch of the Cleveland Public Library. Topics of discussion will include the FSA Heirs’ Property Relending Program as well as finding your newly inherited land, trusts and legal considerations, land leasing, cash rents and potential production systems.

  3. Market Gardener Training

    Nov. 25, 2024

     

    Applications are due January 3rd COB, Online or hard copy mailed to the extension office. In this training, participants will gain a strong understanding of land access, agricultural production, season extension, good agricultural practices, marketing, business planning, and be provided with other resources to develop a sustainable agricultural enterprise. 

    Applications closed January 3rd

  4. Fall Soil Testing Event

    Oct. 16, 2024

    OSU Extension Cuyahoga County is offering $30 soil testing as we come up on Lead Awareness Week in October and Soil Health Month in November.This event is open to all Cuyahoga County residents and will go through the end of the month.
    October 16th-31st.
    Sample drop-off
    Monday thru Friday
    9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    12200 Fairhill Road
    Cleveland, OH 44120

  5. Have You Spotted a Spotted Lanternfly?

    Aug. 14, 2024

    Have You Spotted a Spotted Lanternfly?

  6. Summer Sprout Gardening Program Suspended

    Jul. 02, 2024

    As of August 1, 2024 the Summer Sprout Community Gardening Program will be temporarily suspended. This decision was made based on funding complications. As always, the OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are available to answer any gardening questions at (216)429-8200.

  7. Summer Sprout Plant Distribution Date Change

    May. 24, 2024

    URGENT: Summer Sprout Starter Plant Pick Up Date Change

    We are so sorry over the confusion over the plant distribution times and dates. Without further ado, we present the new times and dates for the 2024 Summer Sprout Plant Distribution:

    Friday, June 21, 2024, 10:00am to 3:00pm

    Saturday, June 22, 2024, 9:00am to 1:00pm

    Location: Morganic Community Garden

  8. Plants in the Park- Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County

    May. 03, 2024

    Join the MGV of Cuyahoga county for their annual plant sale on June 1st, 2024 at the Kiwanis pavilion, 6363 Selig Dr. Independence, Oh, 9am-1pm.

    Perrenials, vegetables, herbs Native plants for pollinators Trees and Shrubs New plants stocked all day! Great prices! Expert help finding the perfect plant Pots, garden tools, accessories and lawn art Have your gardening questions answered by a Master Gardener

    Cash, check or charge.

  9. Low, Mid and High Tunnel Management for Urban Growers

    Apr. 24, 2024

    Come join us for an informative workshop focused on low, mid, and high tunnel production, featuring information to benefit the small and urban growers, beginning farmers, and community gardeners. This workshop will be held rain or shine, with lunch provided. Discussion will emphasize topics such as pros and cons of various types of tunnels, season extension, climate control, crop and variety selection, nutrient and irrigation management, and where to go for additional information.

    Join us on June 15, 2024 10:00am-2:00pm

  10. Earth Week Victory Garden Seeds + Soil Sample Collection

    Apr. 02, 2024

    OSU Extension Cuyahoga County will be distributing Ohio Victory Garden Program seeds and collecting $30 soil test samples. Please be sure to fill out the soil sample submission form available in the Cuyahoga County Extension Office when you drop off your sample and submit payment. Payment will be accepted in the form of cash, check or card (via the Nelnet link: https://go.osu.edu/cuyahogaextensionpayment).

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