Madison County Extension OSU

06/22/2026

Pawpaw is your ticket to tropical flavors from an Ohio garden! This native tree's fruits are texturally similar to banana, and taste like a blend of banana, mango, and pineapple. Plant pawpaw in a shady location with soil that's rich and well drained. You'll need at least two genetically different trees to yield fruit.

Learn more about pawpaw: https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/plants-trees/broad-leaf-trees/Pawpaw-Asimina-triloba

06/19/2026

Our office is closed today, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen Monday at 8 AM.

06/18/2026

Weekly Update

06/17/2026

Our Master Gardener Volunteers have been hard at work beautifying our community this past month! Here's a snapshot of just two of their projects: the garden at the Range Township Firehouse and the London Community Garden. Viewing the grounds in person is even better, so stop by to enjoy the view and get ideas for your garden at home!

06/17/2026

Livestock 101 Sign-Up Now Open
Register by July 1st to guarantee a t-shirt
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06/16/2026

At this point in the season, you’ve likely cleared your beds, planted your garden, and are now seeing your seedlings gain momentum. Although if your garden looks anything like ours, there are probably a few “volunteer” plants as well.

Check out our latest blog post to learn ways to get rid of any weeds you have now and prevent future establishment: https://u.osu.edu/smallspacegardens/

06/15/2026

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06/15/2026

We often feature trees known for their foliage or flowers, but this one has a distinctive bark! Growing 60-80 feet tall, hackberry is a large tree with an interesting, warty bark. The fruits mature in the fall and are enjoyed by birds. Hackberry prefers moist, well-drained soils but is highly adaptable.

Learn more about hackberry: https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/plants-trees/broad-leaf-trees/hackberry-celtis-occidentalis

06/12/2026

These are the wildflowers to look for this month in our area! Have you spotted any already? Share your photos in the comments.

Learn more about these and other summer wildflowers here: https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/backyard-wildlife/Pub_5553_-_Summer_Wildflowers_of_Ohio_R1225-WEB.pdf.

06/12/2026