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Butterflies galore

Butterflies galore Planting annuals and perennials that provide nectar throughout the growing


Oak wilt can kill even the mightiest tree

By DAVE CAMPANA OSU Extension master gardener volunteer CANFIELD The mighty oak, our nation’s


Horticultural therapy relaxes us through exposure to ... NATURE

By LILLIAN QUARANTA OSU Extension master gardener volunteer CANFIELD We Ohioans look forward


How to attract the good bugs

Q. I want to go organic, and I have read about the importance of attracting the good insects. Can


GARDEN ART SERIES

GARDEN ART SERIES When: Monday, 1 to 3 p.m. What: Bring us your old rusty shovel and we’ll show


Sharpen your mower blades

Sharpen your mower blades Lawn mower maintenance is cheap compared to the damage you can do to


Grassy weeds in your lawn

Grassy weeds in your lawn Not all grasses are alike. Some grow faster and taller; others tend to


Another old-fashioned favorite flower

By MARILYN McKINLEY OSU Extension master gardener volunteer CANFIELD It’s no secret, for any


Ohio’s official state flower can be found in woods, forests TRILLIUM

By EILEEN W. NOVOTNY OSU Extension master gardener volunteer CANFIELD When I was growing up,


How to get rid of bat bugs

Q. I found these bugs in my bathroom crawling on the floor. Can you tell me what they are? I hope


KINGFISHER COURTSHIP

KINGFISHER COURTSHIP When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. What: The birds will be getting ready for the


Time to fertilize houseplants

Time to fertilize houseplants Days are getting longer, so there is more light to grow your


Stop pruning, then start pruning

Stop pruning, then start pruning Summer and fall blooming shrubs should be left alone now that it


When considering a vegetable garden, make sure you have a ... Planting plan

By Barb Delisio OSU Master Gardener The main difference between spring and summer vegetable


Mink quickly mature in their brief lives

By Sara Scudier Certified Volunteer Naturalist Last summer, while docking our boat at Mosquito