Home, Yard and Garden
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Invasive Species Management: Common and Japanese Barberry
June 2022Non-native barberry (Berberis spp.) are invasive, shade-tolerant, deciduous woody shrubs found in Ohio and surrounding states’ natural landscapes and forests. -
Is It Pine, Spruce, or Fir?
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Be Alert for Spotted Laternfly
March 2020Meet the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), a new non-native invasive insect pest in the United States. -
Wild Mushrooms
February 2022There are 2,000 or more kinds of wild mushrooms in Ohio. Some are poisonous, and some are edible and delicious when properly prepared. -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Apples
February 2022Summer and fall are perfect times to try the many varieties of Ohio apples. Ohio is one of the top 10 states in apple production in the United States. -
What to Look for in a Lawn Care Service
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Collecting and Submitting a Turfgrass Sample to the Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic
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Collecting and Submitting a Turfgrass Sample to the Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic
November 2021Knowing how to properly submit a turfgrass sample to the C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic can help in the easy and speedy diagnosis of the problem. Samples can be submitted that have c... -
What to Look for in a Lawn Care Service
November 2021All lawn care companies are not the same. Lawn care programs offered by companies will vary not only in cost, but in the range and variety of services offered to the homeowner. The homeowner will be m... -
Tool-Based Analyses of Monthly Heating Costs for Protected Cultivation in Ohio
September 2021Protected cultivation has developed primarily as a season-extension technology for food crops by applying simple protection from cold temperatures. Structures classified as ‘high tunnels’ ... -
Composting at Home
September 2021Have you ever wondered about composting at home? This practical and convenient way to handle yard trimmings—leaves, grass, thatch, chipped brush, and plant cuttings—improves soi... -
Lawn Grass Cultivar Selection
September 2021When considering the establishment of a new lawn, the first factor that should be considered is which grass species (such as Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fine fescue, or tall fescue) to pla... -
Lime and the Home Lawn
September 2021Many homeowners will apply lime to their lawn once a year with the hopes of improving the quality and density of the turfgrass. However, there may not be a complete understanding of why a lime applica... -
Growing Rhubarb in the Home Garden
August 2021Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum L.) is a cool season, hardy, perennial vegetable, grown for leafstalks that have a unique tangy taste used for pies and sauces. Rhubarb was first cultivated in the Far East ... -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Onions
July 2021Onions are a strong-flavored vegetable and can be used in a variety of ways. Deep-fried onion rings and French onion soup are favorites. Popular uses for onions include seasoning in salads, soups, cas... -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Peas
July 2021Peas are a cool weather crop available in June and July. There are two common varieties: green garden peas that need shelling and edible-pod peas that are eaten whole (snow peas and sugar snap peas). ... -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Strawberries
July 2021Strawberries are often the first fruits to ripen in the spring and are grown in every state in the United States. They are one of the most popular small fruits to grow in home gardens. Some varieties,... -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Pears
July 2021Though there are thousands of varieties of pears, only about ten are grown and sold commercially.
For information on pear varieties in Ohio, contact your county educator in agriculture and na... -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Peaches
July 2021Though Ohio is not considered a major peach growing state, it has about 1,000 acres of peach orchards with the majority of the trees being Red Haven cultivars. Except for a few, the different types of... -
Selecting, Storing, and Using Fresh Herbs
July 2021Cooking with herbs can be a quick and simple way to add interesting flavors to foods without adding salt, sugar, or fat. The use of herbs in cooking has become more popular due to more herb selection ...