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What is the ‘best’ rose?

What is the ‘best’ rose? Extension has an evaluation system known as Earth-Kind that started at

Firefly Hike When: Friday, 7:30-9 p.m. What: Enjoy a summer evening looking for these

Pruning fruit trees in summer This is not the best time to prune fruit trees, but it can be done

Plants need water During the hottest parts of summer, water management is critical to plant growth

By Dolly Anderson Ohio certified volunteer naturalist I think I need a stoplight or a cop to

Q. I have these mats of scum on my pond. I think its filamentous algae. If it is, how do I get rid

By Eileen W. NOVOTNY OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer The diversity of lavender’s uses is

Birding 101: Habitat When: Saturday, 8-10 a.m. What: Join naturalist Nick Parish to discover the

Slow-release fertilizers While they are efficient for home gardeners, they can be expensive. Be

Pepper problems? From picking off early blooms to waiting to fertilize until fruit is visible on

By Carol E. SMITH OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Out and about one day, I spotted a sign in

“Cosmos” is the Greek word for harmony or an ordered universe.

Q. What is wrong with my oak trees? I have leaves that are dropping to the ground! Patrick from

Early Morning Paddle When: Saturday, 8-10 a.m. What: Savor the quiet of early morning with a

Are colored mulches OK to use? Well, it depends. The source of the wood and the type of dye make