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Ohio’s movement to promote urban and rural gardening is back and bigger than ever. The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and Ohio State University Extensio

April 3, 2024 Press Release from the Hardin County OSU Extension: Hardin County – It’s time once again to get your hands dirty and start growing! The Ohio Department of

As my husband and I strolled through the weekly Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, I couldn’t help but be amazed by a treasure of our island.

The seeing eye Apr 16, 2021 OSU EXTENSION KICKS OFF PROGRAM: The Ohio Department of Agriculture and OSU Extension Offices are kicking off the second year of the Victory Gardens program. Due to high demand, the program is expanding from 10 to 25 counties across the state, with 8,300 seed packets available free to the public. Ohio Victory Gardens are meant to be enjoyed by everyone, from urban apartment dwellers to those living in the country, and everyone in between. Seeds are available for pic...

It’s time to get your hands dirty and start growing! The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and OSU Extension Offices are kicking off the second ye

Controlling crabgrass in your lawn Some of the earliest emerging broadleaf weeds have begun to emerge. The biggest problem with weeds in turfgrass is reduced aesthetic value, although some weeds can out compete turfgrass when management is reduced. Smooth and large crabgrass, yellow foxtail, and annual bluegrass are the most frequent annual grass weeds in turfgrass.  Smooth crabgrass emerges in the spring before large crabgrass. Smooth crabgrass emergence begins slowly when soil temperatures i...

ODA, OSU Extension kick off 2021 victory gardens program REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture and OSU Extension Offices are kicking off the second year of the Victory Gardens Program. Due to high demand, the program is expanding to include 25 counties, up to 10 counties last year. About 8,300 seed packets will be available free to the public to get people planting. Locally, the OSU Extension Offices in Licking and Coshocton Counties are participating. Call the offices now t...

REYNOLDSBURG — It’s time to get your hands dirty and start growing! The Ohio Department of Agriculture and OSU Extension Offices are kicking off the second