Ohio State Extension-Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteer Program

Ohio State Extension-Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteer Program The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) Program is an educational program designed to meet consumer horticulture needs.

The Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) Program is an educational program designed to meet the consumer horticulture needs of Ohio citizens. Its purpose is to train volunteers and utilize their expertise to teach people more about plants and pests, their culture, and their importance to the environment and to our quality of life. MGVs provide technical assistance

to their county Extension office in order that consumer horticulture activities and programs can be more effectively and efficiently delivered to Ohio's gardening public. Current MGV Initiatives include: Integrated Pest Management, Backyard and Local Foods, Environmental Horticulture, and Invasive Species.

Have you ever seen or smelled a Popcorn plant? If not, check out the one in the Children's Garden at the Friendship Gard...
09/03/2026

Have you ever seen or smelled a Popcorn plant? If not, check out the one in the Children's Garden at the Friendship Gardens. There are more interesting plants in the Children's Garden that have different textures to touch, see, and smell.

Bees and Butterflies in the Pollinator Garden at the Friendship Garden.The Friendship Garden is located at 960 W. Kohler...
09/03/2026

Bees and Butterflies in the Pollinator Garden at the Friendship Garden.
The Friendship Garden is located at 960 W. Kohler Street, Kenton, Ohio.

Some beautiful blooms from the Friendship Gardens! The garden is located at 960 W. Kohler Street, Kenton, Ohio.
08/24/2026

Some beautiful blooms from the Friendship Gardens! The garden is located at 960 W. Kohler Street, Kenton, Ohio.

The Beautitudes Garden Club from Ada toured the Friendship Gardens recently. They enjoyed the 20 different gardens the...
08/24/2026

The Beautitudes Garden Club from Ada toured the Friendship Gardens recently. They enjoyed the 20 different gardens there!
The Friendship Garden is located at 960 W. Kohler Street in Kenton, Ohio.

Next Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m. is the final summer workshop.Join us at the Friendship Gardens, located at 960 W. K...
08/11/2026

Next Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m. is the final summer workshop.

Join us at the Friendship Gardens, located at 960 W. Kohler St. in Kenton, for a discussion on companion planting in your garden lead by one of our very own Master Gardener Volunteers.

"Companion planting is a great way to use space efficiently in the garden, plant your vegetables and flowers in mutually beneficial arrangements, and even protect your most prized plants from insects." (University of Minnesota Extenstion)

The summer program series is a 3-part series that takes place each June, July and, and August. Stay tuned for the 2027 series announcement in the spring.

For more information about the Master Gardener Volunteer program, please visit go.osu.edu/hardinanrprograms

The final workshop in our summer program series will take place on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m.Join us at the Friends...
08/03/2026

The final workshop in our summer program series will take place on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m.

Join us at the Friendship Gardens, located at 960 W. Kohler St. in Kenton, for a discussion on companion planting in your garden lead by one of our very own Master Gardener Volunteers.

"Companion planting is a great way to use space efficiently in the garden, plant your vegetables and flowers in mutually beneficial arrangements, and even protect your most prized plants from insects." (University of Minnesota Extenstion)

The summer program series is a 3-part series that takes place each June, July and, and August. Stay tuned for the 2027 series announcement in the spring.

For more information about the Master Gardener Volunteer program, please visit go.osu.edu/hardinanrprograms

Join us TOMORROW at 6:00 p.m. at the Friendship Gardens (960 W. Kohler St., Kenton).The program will expand on the topic...
07/20/2026

Join us TOMORROW at 6:00 p.m. at the Friendship Gardens (960 W. Kohler St., Kenton).

The program will expand on the topics from Evening Garden Affair about native plants. Topics will include:
-What are native plants?
-Species of native plants
-Why they are important
-Why they should be planted
-How to incorporate them into your own landscapes

For more information about the Master Gardener Volunteer program, go to go.osu.edu/hardinanrprograms

Beautiful Blooms at the Friendship Gardens!!The Friendship Garden is located at 960 W. Kohler Street in Kenton, Ohio. T...
07/15/2026

Beautiful Blooms at the Friendship Gardens!!
The Friendship Garden is located at 960 W. Kohler Street in Kenton, Ohio. The garden is maintained by the Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteers. There are several different types of garden areas there at the Friendship Gardens.

A few photos from our program that was held in June at the Friendship Gardens. Chad Carroll from Native Pathways along w...
07/15/2026

A few photos from our program that was held in June at the Friendship Gardens. Chad Carroll from Native Pathways along with his wife Stevie spoke about Native Plants. It was a wonderful program that was enjoyed by many!

We are hosting the 2nd of 3 summer sessions at the Friendship Gardens (960 W. Kohler St., Kenton) on Tuesday, July 21 at...
07/13/2026

We are hosting the 2nd of 3 summer sessions at the Friendship Gardens (960 W. Kohler St., Kenton) on Tuesday, July 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us to learn all about native plants. Topics will include:

-What are native plants?
-Species of native plants
-Why they are important
-Why they should be planted
-How to incorporate them into your own landscapes

For more information about the Master Gardener Volunteer program, go to go.osu.edu/hardinanrprograms

Address

Kenton, OH
43326

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+14196742297

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