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Can this lemon tree be saved?

Q. I have a lemon tree in a container and all the leaves have fallen off. Does this mean the tree is


Sprout Club

Sprout Club When: Today, 1-2 p.m. What: Join the Sprout Club this winter to learn about the


Plants for brighter days and cleaner air inside

Plants for brighter days and cleaner air inside Houseplants not only make you feel better, they


Grafted veggie plants

Grafted veggie plants Grafting is centuries old, but is ever popular in vegetables these days for


Tease photo

Keep the family active in winter by ... TRACKING WILDLIFE

An interesting and fun family adventure is following the trails of wild animals in the snow. This can be quite easy or it can be deceptive and tricky, depending on two main factors: gait patterns and temperature.


Milk may erase powdery mildew fungus

Q. Can I use milk as a fungicide on my cucumbers? Dan from Poland A. Powdery mildew is easy to


OCVN Training

OCVN Training When: Jan. 22 through May 19 What: The Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist


Get an early start

Get an early start A low tunnel can help you get early production this spring, warming the soil


Should I use landscape fabric?

Should I use landscape fabric? Putting down fabric, then covering with gravel or mulch seems like


Witch hazel shrubs do bloom in winter

By Merabeth Steffen OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer When I visited a local garden center last


What the heck are these bugs?

Q. I’m having all kinds of problems with insects in my building. Can you identify these and tell me


Some tips for the window-watching naturalist in us all NATURE IN WINTER

By Sheila Cubick Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Winter is the season many people snuggle


OCVN Training

OCVN Training When: Jan. 22 through May 19 What: The Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist


Winter beauty with easy care

Winter beauty with easy care Orchids are long lasting, tropical flowers that can add lots of


Pets eating plants?

Pets eating plants? Are you cats eating your houseplants? Are you worried about dangers