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Valley Grows
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Top perennials for Ohio
Top perennials for Ohio Pam Bennett, our state master gardener volunteer coordinator, has
Monarch butterflies are in need of way stations
In Ohio, at the last count (December 2016), there were 791 Monarch way stations or about nine per county.
Mockingbird is the boss of the backyard
By STEPHANIE HUGHES Ohio certified volunteer naturalist CANFIELD The first time I saw a
How to save pond fish
Q. I’ve heard that there can be problems with ponds from winter to spring. How can I be sure my fish
Sugar Shack Shindig
Sugar Shack Shindig When: Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. What: In 1951, Mill Creek Park officials planted
Leaves still hanging on
Leaves still hanging on Marcescence is the term used for winter retention of leaves on trees.
Early flowers for pollinators
Early flowers for pollinators Find a crocus on a sunny day, and you will most likely see a
Growing a sycamore tree
Q. My friends have an heirloom sycamore tree that they want to propagate as they are moving and it
Plan now to handle your spring chores
Many people enjoy gardening for its many benefits like reduced stress and improved muscle strength.
Naturalists say there is animal habitat value in dead trees
What do you see when you look at a dead tree or dead sections in live trees? If you were a chickadee or a carpenter bee, you would see a potential home.
The Awakening Moon
The Awakening Moon When: Today, 7-8:30 p.m. What: Although astronomical winter won’t end for
More native plants
More native plants From supporting local insects, to enjoying the birds, native plants can be a
Spring lawn help
Spring lawn help Should you fertilize the lawn in spring? No. Fertilization is for fall. Nitrogen
Waterfalls, cascades among Mill Creek Park's features
Mill Creek Park has many interesting features, and among them are waterfalls and cascades. Have you wondered how these features formed?
Sand fleas bother me
Q. I think I have sand fleas. When I go down into my basement something always bites me. What can I