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Native bees or honey bees?

Native bees or honey bees? Honey bees help pollinate farm crops and make honey we love to eat, but

By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Vines can be multitaskers in our gardens.

Want to learn more about the world around you? Curious about the wildlife in your backyard?

Q. Does it matter what light I provide for plants if I grow my own from seed this year? Nancy from

annual Winter Seminar When: Feb. 17, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. What: Think Big, Think Small, Think

Plan to start seeds Most of our vegetables need started around March 1 or after. Some perennials

Check tools now Spring isn’t that far away. Now is the time to get the mower blades out for

By Kevin Anthony Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Our home is located in a rural area

Q. How do insects survive the winter? Are they all eggs that have their own antifreeze? Bill from

If you’re like me and love being outside working in your garden, this cold weather can be a bit depressing.

annual Winter Seminar When: Feb. 17, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. What: Think Big, Think Small, Think

Heavy snow, ice on ornamentals The heavy, wet snow did some damage to many plants the past couple

Stay off the turf! Yes, walking on frozen turf can rupture frozen plant cells, injuring or killing

Say the word hibernation and most of us think of bears.

Flowering houseplants can help brighten the long, gray days of winter.