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Adding fall color to your garden

Q. What is a plant I can add to get more fall color in my garden? Jerry from Greenford A.


Children’s Nature Hour:

Children’s Nature Hour: When: Today, 10–11 a.m. What: Color is everywhere. Join us as we enjoy


Tent caterpillar, fall webworm share similarities

By Stephanie Custozzo-Barkay OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer intern I noticed a large web at


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Bats eat half their weight in insects every night

Bats in Ohio are exclusively insect-eaters and usually hunt in open areas where insects swarm


Fall soil sampling

Fall soil sampling This is a great time of year to plan for next spring’s vegetables, flowers or


Plant bulbs now for indoor color this winter

Plant bulbs now for indoor color this winter As you plant your outdoor bulb display, keep in mind


Certain crabapples can be tasty

Q. Can I eat crabapples? Beth from Canfield A. Yes, you can! This is the time of year to harvest


Making Art with Nature Workshop

Making Art with Nature Workshop When: Saturday, 10 a.m.–noon, orientation; and Sunday, 9


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Passing on garden cleanup means winter food, shelter for wildlife

Anyone who visits my garden in late fall, probably thinks I am not a very good gardener and seriously lazy.


Foxtail grass can overtake gardens, injure or kill pets

By Marilyn McKinley OSU master gardener volunteer I am at war. Just so you know how I feel


Dandelion herbicides best in fall

Q. Is fall a good time to use a pre-emergent to control dandelions? Wayne from Boardman A. No,


Should I clean up in the fall?

Should I clean up in the fall? Cleaning up standing plants in fall is a general practice that can


Time to plant a cover crop

Time to plant a cover crop From rye to clover, there are many options for planting a fall cover


Pollinator School

Pollinator School When: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 16, 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m. What: Join us for a four-week


Fall bug invasion

Fall bug invasion It’s a good idea to avoid insect invasions in your home through installing door