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Black bottoms on tomatoes?

Black bottoms on tomatoes? It’s not a disease, but a disorder called blossom end rot. Most likely,

By Terry Shears OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Zinnias pack a punch! Easy to grow, available

Q. Our west-facing backyard patio had been shaded by four tall ash trees. Because of emerald ash

By Susan McMann OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Organic matter, compost, hummus... why would

LOCAL FLAVOR When: Monday, 6 to 8 p.m. What: Tour of Urban Farms & Community Gardens. Learn

Flashing in the night It’s the time of year when we see faint flashes of light in the yard and

Where are the beetles? Some of us have a few Japanese beetles this year, but we have yet to see

By Pam Baytos OSU master gardener volunteer

By Bob Eister OSU master gardener volunteer Ribes are a genus of woody shrubs that produce a

Q. I recently move to a home where three smoke bushes are trimmed to look like small trees. The

Wildlife Paddle When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon What: Join Arika Preas, a Mill Creek MetroParks

Local flavor Join us to learn about growing vegetables. We’ll share information about growing

Holes in rose leaves? From tattered leaves to blighted flowers that turn brown, roses are having

By SARA SCUDIER OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer CANFIELD We will soon be seeing the

By DENISE ELLSWORTH OSU Extension pollinator specialist CANFIELD Many species act as