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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
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
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