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Pot amaryllis now

Pot amaryllis now Starting them now will get them to bloom for the holiday season. If you want


Winter mulching

Winter mulching As the weather begins to chill and the ground freezes, mulching helps reduce the


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Fabulous ferns - From dinosaur’s diet to modern gardens

By Eileen W. NOVOTNY OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer intern CANFIELD Imagine fantastical


Sharing gardens with deer

Q. How do I keep the deer from eating my tulips? Roland from Canfield A. Bulbs are a great


Helping our common home with simple selections

By Katie Shipka Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Trash, estimated at 250 million tons


BOTANICAL MORNINGS

BOTANICAL MORNINGS When: Friday, 9-10 a.m. What: Discover the progress of seasons. Where:


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Memories of fall on the farm

Recalling childhood of pressed leaves, corn husk dolls, fried pumpkin blooms and nuts


Assassin bugs are soldiers of the garden

By Stephanie Hughes OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Assassin bugs are the first line of


These are poor bug repellents

Q. Will hedge apples really get rid of spiders in my home? If so, how should I use them? Natalie


Still time to save seed

Still time to save seed Saving seeds is an important part of gardening with heirloom plants,


Storing winter squash

Storing winter squash If harvested at the right time, winter squash can last throughout the


Tales for Tots

Tales for Tots When: Friday, 10 to 11 a.m. What: Tales for Tots: Pumpkins! Ages: 2- to 3-year-


Stink Bugs driving you crazy?

Stink Bugs driving you crazy? Learn five ways to rid your home of these smelly stink bugs, as the


What should you plant in fall?

What should you plant in fall? Fall can be a less stressful time (at least for the trees and


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Fall is the time for a variety of mushrooms

By ERIKA LYON OSU Extension Educator, Jefferson and Harrison counties Late summer through fall