June 2026

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

June 5, 2026 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern • 36 E. Canal St., Newark, OH

Farmer's Market website:  https://www.canalmarketdistrict.org/

The Canal Farmers Market is open every Friday, from May through October, with over 50 farmers, bakers, chefs, and artisans.  The Licking County Master Gardeners will be there on the first and third Fridays of each month and provide free plants, seeds, and gardening information.  Topics are:

May 1 - Buttercrunch lettuce

May 15 - double-curled parsley

June 5 - Mark Twain tomato

June 19 - Aconcagua elongated sweet pepper

July 3 -closed for 4th of July Weekend

July 17 - silver sliceer cucumber

August 7 - wizard coleus

August 12 - German thyme

September 4 - Sweet Bunch non-heading broccoli

September 18 - Strike shell pea

October 2 - garlic  

Olentangy River Festival

June 6, 2026 • 12:00 - 3:00pm Eastern • Mingo Park, 500 E Lincoln Ave, Delaware, OH 

Join  the City of Delaware at Mingo Park.   Attractions include a rain barrel raffle, water safety demonstrations, food trucks, live music, environmental education, creek exploration. face painting, crafts, yard games, and fly fishing demonstrations.

Dividing Perennials

June 6, 2026 • 3:00 - 4:00pm Eastern • Westerville Public Library 126 S. State St., Westerville, OH 

Join Delaware County Master Gardener Volunteer Susan DeVol as she provides information  on how to divide perennials.

Secrest Garden Fair

June 13, 2026 • 9:00am - 4:00pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH 

Handcrafted birdhouses, custom metal art, recycled treasures, awesome pottery and much more will be featured at the Secrest Garden Fair on Saturday, June 7 at Secrest Arboretum in Wooster, Ohio. The free event will also feature local food vendors, activities for children, and Master Gardener-lead tours of the arboretum, gardening workshops, and a raffle. And don't forget to bring your plant and gardening questions for our Master Gardeners to answer. The Secrest Garden Fair will feature over 50 vendors in 2025. There will also be some surprising new vendors to discover!

Vendors' tents will line the paved walkway beginning at the Visitor Center and meandering up through the picturesque plantings to the children's garden and beyond. 

102nd Ohio Plant Diagnostic Workshop

June 17, 2026 • 9:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster, OH

Registration fee: $50, includes lunch

Registration link:  https://web.cvent.com/event/f51da029-d377-4c41-ac24-0a2182b50080/summary

Hone your skills in plant diagnosis at this annual workshop. The event will feature a variety of speakers, sample reviews, and a walk through the arboretum. Horticultural, plant pathological, and entomological problems and opportunities will be discussed. The speakers to be announced. The workshop will include an extended period for examining and discussing samples. ONLA and Master Gardener credits are also eligible. Lunch and materials will be provided.

ODA credits available. ISA credits are self-reported. ONLA and Master Gardener credit eligible. Lunch and materials provided.

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

June 19, 2026 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern • 36 E. Canal St., Newark, OH

Farmer's Market website:  https://www.canalmarketdistrict.org/

The Canal Farmers Market is open every Friday, from May through October, with over 50 farmers, bakers, chefs, and artisans.  The Licking County Master Gardeners will be there on the first and third Fridays of each month and provide free plants, seeds, and gardening information.  Topics are:

May 1 - Buttercrunch lettuce

May 15 - double-curled parsley

June 5 - Mark Twain tomato

June 19 - Aconcagua elongated sweet pepper

July 3 -closed for 4th of July Weekend

July 17 - silver slicer cucumber

August 7 - wizard coleus

August 12 - German thyme

September 4 - Sweet Bunch non-heading broccoli

September 18 - Strike shell pea

October 2 - garlic  

July 2026

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

July 17, 2026 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern • 36 E. Canal St., Newark, OH

Farmer's Market website:  https://www.canalmarketdistrict.org/

The Canal Farmers Market is open every Friday, from May through October, with over 50 farmers, bakers, chefs, and artisans.  The Licking County Master Gardeners will be there on the first and third Fridays of each month and provide free plants, seeds, and gardening information.  Topics are:

May 1 - Buttercrunch lettuce

May 15 - double-curled parsley

June 5 - Mark Twain tomato

June 19 - Aconcagua elongated sweet pepper

July 3 -closed for 4th of July Weekend

July 17 - silver sliceer cucumber

August 7 - wizard coleus

August 12 - German thyme

September 4 - Sweet Bunch non-heading broccoli

September 18 - Strike shell pea

October 2 - garlic  

Garden Bash - Learning Garden Open House

July 18, 2026 • TBA  Eastern • OSU Extension Office @ the Learning Garden, 771 E. Main St., Newark, OH

Save the date for the annual Learning Garden Open House 

Hydrangea School

July 23, 2026 • 9:00am - 3:00pm Eastern • Jack and Deb Miller Pavilion, Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH 

Registration fee:  $40 Includes lunch

Registration link: https://web.cvent.com/event/284cf412-835b-4e65-af96-cde822d84f9e/summary

Discover the artistry of hydrangeas amidst the serene beauty of Secrest Arboretum. Join our immersive workshop and unlock the secrets to cultivating and caring for these exquisite plants. Under the guidance of Secrest Arboretum horticulturalists, delve into the fascinating world of hydrangea cultivation, from growing techniques to optimal soil conditions. Elevate your gardening skills and cultivate lasting memories in the picturesque setting of Secrest Arboretum's lush landscapes. We will also explore our hydrangea trial and discuss what we are seeing so far. Lunch  is included in the cost of registration.Register Her

Midwest Native Plant Conference

July 31 thru August 2, 2026  • Bergamo Center, 4400 Shakertown Road, Dayton, OH 45430

Registration fee:  $215 per person

Registration link:  https://www.midwestnativeplants.org/midwest-native-plant-conference

This year, we're celebrating the beauty and impact of native trees and shrubs! While pollinator beds often steal the spotlight, these leafy giants and hidden gems are true heroes for insects and wildlife. Imagine songbirds feeding their hatchlings juicy caterpillars found on tree branches or under shrub leaves—nature's own buffet in action.

August 2026

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

August 7, 2026 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern • 36 E. Canal St., Newark, OH

Farmer's Market website:  https://www.canalmarketdistrict.org/

The Canal Farmers Market is open every Friday, from May through October, with over 50 farmers, bakers, chefs, and artisans.  The Licking County Master Gardeners will be there on the first and third Fridays of each month and provide free plants, seeds, and gardening information.  Topics are:

May 1 - Buttercrunch lettuce

May 15 - double-curled parsley

June 5 - Mark Twain tomato

June 19 - Aconcagua elongated sweet pepper

July 3 -closed for 4th of July Weekend

July 17 - silver sliceer cucumber

August 7 - wizard coleus

August 12 - German thyme

September 4 - Sweet Bunch non-heading broccoli

September 18 - Strike shell pea

October 2 - garlic  

Westerville Public Library's Sustainability Fair

August 29, 2026 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern • Westerville Public Library

Join Delaware County Master Gardener Volunteer Cathy Pickrel as she provides information on saving/preserving heirloom seeds.  This will be just one of many presentations available at the Fair.

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

August 12, 2026 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern • 36 E. Canal St., Newark, OH

Farmer's Market website:  https://www.canalmarketdistrict.org/

The Canal Farmers Market is open every Friday, from May through October, with over 50 farmers, bakers, chefs, and artisans.  The Licking County Master Gardeners will be there on the first and third Fridays of each month and provide free plants, seeds, and gardening information.  Topics are:

May 1 - Buttercrunch lettuce

May 15 - double-curled parsley

June 5 - Mark Twain tomato

June 19 - Aconcagua elongated sweet pepper

July 3 -closed for 4th of July Weekend

July 17 - silver sliceer cucumber

August 7 - wizard coleus

August 12 - German thyme

September 4 - Sweet Bunch non-heading broccoli

September 18 - Strike shell pea

October 2 - garlic  

September 2026

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

September 4, 2026 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern • 36 E. Canal St., Newark, OH

Farmer's Market website:  https://www.canalmarketdistrict.org/

The Canal Farmers Market is open every Friday, from May through October, with over 50 farmers, bakers, chefs, and artisans.  The Licking County Master Gardeners will be there on the first and third Fridays of each month and provide free plants, seeds, and gardening information.  Topics are:

May 1 - Buttercrunch lettuce

May 15 - double-curled parsley

June 5 - Mark Twain tomato

June 19 - Aconcagua elongated sweet pepper

July 3 -closed for 4th of July Weekend

July 17 - silver sliceer cucumber

August 7 - wizard coleus

August 12 - German thyme

September 4 - Sweet Bunch non-heading broccoli

September 18 - Strike shell pea

October 2 - garlic  

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

September 18, 2026 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern • 36 E. Canal St., Newark, OH

Farmer's Market website:  https://www.canalmarketdistrict.org/

The Canal Farmers Market is open every Friday, from May through October, with over 50 farmers, bakers, chefs, and artisans.  The Licking County Master Gardeners will be there on the first and third Fridays of each month and provide free plants, seeds, and gardening information.  Topics are:

May 1 - Buttercrunch lettuce

May 15 - double-curled parsley

June 5 - Mark Twain tomato

June 19 - Aconcagua elongated sweet pepper

July 3 -closed for 4th of July Weekend

July 17 - silver sliceer cucumber

August 7 - wizard coleus

August 12 - German thyme

September 4 - Sweet Bunch non-heading broccoli

September 18 - Strike shell pea

October 2 - garlic  

Westerville Arborfest

September 19, 2026 • 10:00am - 2:00pm Eastern • Alum Creek Park North, 221 W. Main St, Westerville, OH 

Join us for a day dedicated to trees, plants and wildlife.  Learn about the benefits of trees in our City from the award-winning Parks and Recreation Department.  Activities include games, crafts, bucket truck rides, tree climbing, and more.  Native trees and plants will be available for purchase.r

October 2026

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

October 2, 2026 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern • 36 E. Canal St., Newark, OH

Farmer's Market website:  https://www.canalmarketdistrict.org/

The Canal Farmers Market is open every Friday, from May through October, with over 50 farmers, bakers, chefs, and artisans.  The Licking County Master Gardeners will be there on the first and third Fridays of each month and provide free plants, seeds, and gardening information.  Topics are:

May 1 - Buttercrunch lettuce

May 15 - double-curled parsley

June 5 - Mark Twain tomato

June 19 - Aconcagua elongated sweet pepper

July 3 -closed for 4th of July Weekend

July 17 - silver sliceer cucumber

August 7 - wizard coleus

August 12 - German thyme

September 4 - Sweet Bunch non-heading broccoli

September 18 - Strike shell pea

October 2 - garlic  

Autumn Discovery Day Plant Sale

October 3, 2026 • 9:00am - 12:00pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH 

Friends of Secrest Arboretum is excited to host our annual fall plant sale. Stop by the Welcome Center to talk to the experts and shop for unique plants. Check out the sale list and plan to arrive early for best selection! Friends of Secrest members enjoy a 10% discount at our members-only presale on October 2nd.gister Her

Botanica 2026:  Nuturing Nature

October 10, 2026 • 8:00am - 3:30pm Eastern • Walsh University - Barrett Center, 2020 E. Maple St., North Canton, OH  44720 

Stark County Master Gardeners present an inspiring event that equips home gardeners with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful local impact!  Enjoy keynote speaker Doug Tallamy as he shares simple, practical steps anyone can take to restore biodiversity at home.  He will also be signing copies of his book "How Can I
Help?".  Additional speakers and presenters are Dave Tomashefski, Lynn Vogel, and Danae Wolfe.  Attendees will have access to specialty vendors from 8-9am and during lunch and breaks.  There will also be educational booths and raffle baskets.  Cost:  $65/individual.  This event is open to the public.  MGVs and OCVNs receive 4 CEUs for attending.

To register:  click here.  

ArborEatum

October 15, 2026 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH 

A Smorgasbord of landscape delights; edible landscaping at its most personal. A fun evening of sampling creative landscape (food) design. Past standouts include pawpaw crème brulee and trifle, ramp soup, the multiple creations of Lois Rose from medlar jam to crème de cassis, from bitter orange marmalade to kousa dogwood jam, aronia thumbprint cookies, autumn olive pate de fruits, Dolgo crabapple butter, and fringetree olives. 

Show up and enjoy. No fee. Bring items or just be a consumer horticulturist.

Escape to the Forest Webinar:  Where Do Logs Go after Harvest?

October 24, 2025 • 10:00am - 12:00pm Eastern • Webinar

Registration:  https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/events/webinar-where-do-logs-go-after-harvest

There are a variety of possible end-uses for hardwood logs after harvest.  Join the US Forest Service's Matt Bumgardner for this webinar that will explore trends in current hardwood markets, what consumers are thinking, and discuss where the industry might be headed.

Plant Families IX

October 29, 2026 • 9:00am - 3:00pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH 

Registration fee:  $40 includes lunch

Registration link:  https://web.cvent.com/event/f7bcea15-86a4-48ba-890e-8ff295dd4ca5/regProcessStep1

This event is a great way to learn more about the relatedness of plants within selected plant families and their importance. Plant Families TBD. Presenters include Paul Snyder, Jason Veil, Jim Chatfield, and other family members. 

November 2026

The Maples of Secrest

November 4, 2026 • 9:00am - 3:30pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH 

Registration link:  https://web.cvent.com/event/2b89d792-6da3-4a36-904d-28d9e236f095/registrationDeclinePage:838444d5-b676-48bf-a8c8-0477538a8352

Learn all about Maples. From the roles they play in Ohio's forests, to maple syrup production, and the maples in Secrest Arboretum. You will learn about this interesting group of trees. Time will be spent exploring the arboretum. Paul Snyder, Jason Veil, and others presenting. Meal included.

December 2026