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This may be a strange request, but I am a 72-year old New Yorker who has been living in a house (rather than apartment as I did for most of my life) f...
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Asked March 30, 2024, 4:28 PM EDT
This may be a strange request, but I am a 72-year old New Yorker who has been living in a house (rather than apartment as I did for most of my life) for the past 2 years in Ohio and I am truly clueless about gardening, although I would like to grow vegetables and a few flowers. Last year I managed to grow about a dozen grape tomatoes and maybe half a dozen green peppers and lots of herbs in two raised beds. What I really need is for a knowledgeable person to come by (I live about a 10-minute drive from OSU) for about half an hour a week (for which I would of course pay) and tell me what I need to do from one week to the next. I have the motivation, but my lack of knowledge is rather overwhelming. Please let me know if you know anyone who would be prepared to do this and what they would charge. Many thanks.
Franklin County Ohio
Expert Response
Hi there!
I think it's wonderful that you are interested in learning more about gardening!
I realize you probably posted this question via the Franklin County Extension page, but the questions are answered by Master Gardener Volunteers throughout the state. I'm in Northeast Ohio, so I'm afraid I don't have any resources to share with you.
Nevertheless, I have a couple of suggestions:
You might call the Franklin County Extension office at <personal data hidden> and tell them what you're looking for. They may know of a Master Gardener Volunteer or someone else who has a gardening business and might be able to help.
Another thought is this could be a great opportunity for a horticulture student at OSU. I would suggest calling the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science and asking whether it has a job board or some other place where you can post a notice.
Other than that, you might do a Google search for garden clubs in your area. Maybe they could be a resource for you.
Good luck! I hope you have success!
I think it's wonderful that you are interested in learning more about gardening!
I realize you probably posted this question via the Franklin County Extension page, but the questions are answered by Master Gardener Volunteers throughout the state. I'm in Northeast Ohio, so I'm afraid I don't have any resources to share with you.
Nevertheless, I have a couple of suggestions:
You might call the Franklin County Extension office at <personal data hidden> and tell them what you're looking for. They may know of a Master Gardener Volunteer or someone else who has a gardening business and might be able to help.
Another thought is this could be a great opportunity for a horticulture student at OSU. I would suggest calling the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science and asking whether it has a job board or some other place where you can post a notice.
Other than that, you might do a Google search for garden clubs in your area. Maybe they could be a resource for you.
Good luck! I hope you have success!
Thanks so much! I will follow up on your suggestions.
Sharon
