Join Master Gardener Volunteers of Cuyahoga County for an all-day seminar covering everything from tree pathogens, gardening with continuous color to the birds of prey in Ohio skies. We’ll also cover safe and effective use of herbicides, and get an update on ticks in Ohio, and much more!

There’s something for everyone and plenty of great research-based information on gardening! This event is open to the public, more information HERE.

In the Garden with Some Good Fronds (virtual) – noon, August 11, 2026

Steve McKee, Botsanist, is from Mansfield, Ohio, where he served as director of the Richland County Park District for 35 years. He has been interested in ferns for about 50 years, has studied them in several states and countries, and has grown over 20 species of native ferns in his Ohio gardens.

In his retirement, Steve still searches for rare ferns in both Ohio and Utah, where he is a volunteer botanist for Zion National Park. Steve’s program will focus on native ferns that you can grow in your Ohio garden.

Registration required – register HERE. Brown Bagging it in My Backyard is a program of Nature in My Backyard.

Tuesday Talks at Ben Franklin Gardens

Starting a Vegetable Garden – 7 pm, September 8, 2026

Does your bucket list include adding a vegetable garden or containers to your property? Master Gardener Volunteer Brandy Hudelson will walk you through the process so you’re ready to go next growing season. Register HERE

Volunteers from Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County are available to deliver presentations and demonstrations to your garden club or community group. See 2026 Speaker Topics for all the great talks available! Send email to mgspeakerbureau@gmail.com or complete the Request a Speaker form.