Washington County OSU Master Gardeners

09/01/2026

Our teaching garden in Marietta is doing great! Thanks Carol Greening for the pictures!

08/18/2026

Lots of FREE local activities coming up in September!

08/18/2026

Some more great shots from National Honey bee day at River City Farmers Market ! We gave away about 40 bee baths and lots of information! We will be back at the market on August 29! We greatly appreciate all of our volunteers!

08/18/2026

Save seeds, save the future 🌱

Discover the art of seed saving! Join us on September 17, 2026, from 5:30–7 p.m. for a hands-on workshop that celebrates sustainability and self-reliance. Whether you're a gardening novice or a seasoned green thumb, this is your chance to preserve biodiversity and take control of your garden's future.

Register now by scanning the QR code or visiting: go.osu.edu/seedsaving26. Let’s nurture a greener tomorrow together! Limit 30.

08/15/2026

Today is National Honey 🐝🍯 bee day! Come out to the Farmers market( River City Farmers Market ) on Butler st in Marietta and make a free bee bath to take home!

08/12/2026

08/12/2026

Goldenrod is starting to bloom, and according to old-time weather lore, that means the first frost could be about six weeks away. 🍂

For generations, farmers and gardeners watched seasonal signs like this to help time harvests and prepare for the changing weather.

Have you noticed goldenrod blooming where you live yet? 🌼

08/10/2026

Listen at the link below for some summer gardening tips. Plus we discussed what the recent wildfire smoke meant for our gardens and if local growers need to worry about Cyclospora.

Guests:

Mike Hogan, extension educator/associate professor of agriculture and natural resources, Ohio State University Extension

Debra Knapke, author/educator/Ohio's Garden Sage

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2026-08-03/summer-gardening-tips