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Black bottoms = end rot

Q. My tomatoes growing in containers have black bottoms on the fruit. What is causing this and what

Tools for less pain Don’t let arthritis or chronic pain stop you from gardening, just choose the

Trees snap The non-native, invasive emerald ash borer continues to kill ash trees throughout the

Family Fun Fridays When: Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. What: Each Friday, take part in fun drop-in

By Marilyn McKinley OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer If you own a dog or live in an area where

By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD Now that our herb and annual flower

Q. My apple tree has dots on the leaves and the fruit. Help! Angie from Salem A. These are the

Mums that last Get out there and get your mums early. Choosing mums soon, getting them planted in

Dog-day song The annual cicada males are singing their mating songs, telling us the dog days of

Mutant flower? Ellen Weiss of Liberty, an avid gardener and photographer, discovered this strange

Sunset - Full Moon Hike When: Monday, 8-9:30pm What: A summer sunset with a full moon rising

Buzzing? Got a swarm? The local beekeepers have a page that helps you determine if the bees are

Tree covered in light green/grey fungus? These are just lichen and are harmless to the tree.

By Stephanie Hughes OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Whether you call them fields, pastures or

By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD By adding herbs to your garden you