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Ohio Master Gardeners Teaching Green During MGV Week May 17-23

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Source: Pam Bennett, OSU Extension, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , (937) 328-4607

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- From money management to environmental stewardship to good gardening practices, Ohio State University Extension Master Gardeners are finding ways to be more "green." They'll showcase their efforts during Master Gardener Volunteer Program Week May 17-23.

Master Gardener Volunteer Program Week, which began last year, honors the hard work and dedication of master gardener volunteers throughout Ohio and recognizes OSU Extension's efforts in promoting the Master Gardener volunteer program. The program provides leadership and educational development to individuals interested in gardening and giving back to their communities.

"Master Gardeners Volunteers Teaching 'Green'" is this year's theme for Master Gardener Volunteer Program Week and activities and programs will be held throughout Ohio's counties emphasizing that theme. For more information on 'green' tips for your garden and landscape, go to: http://mastergardener.osu.edu/pdf/MGVwk_flyer.pdf

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Master Gardener Club to Lend Talent to Walking Trail Project

County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio

by Arlean Selvy, Publisher

The budding of beautification and educational projects were seen at the April 20 meeting of Woodsfield Village Council, which also granted a variance for a gift shop on North Main Street.

Councilwoman Carol Hehr reported a meeting with members of the Master Gardeners Club and they will be looking at ways to beautify the walking trail. She said they want to place signs to identify plant life' and trees. She indicated club members will be cleaning and planting along the trail: Hehr noted the trail will be a place of educational value if the new school is built at the proposed location nearby.