Keep calm and carrot on: growing your own food and livestock
This time of year, I get really excited. I’ve spent my winter looking over seed catalogues and planning out my garden space. I look through each distributor’s wares, picking my
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This time of year, I get really excited. I’ve spent my winter looking over seed catalogues and planning out my garden space. I look through each distributor’s wares, picking my
If you're worried about food shortages and supply chain issues, growing a victory garden will help you be more self-sufficient.
If you're worried about food shortages and supply chain issues, growing a victory garden will help you be more self-sufficient.
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 in the upper inch of soil reaches 54 degrees for seven days and moisture is available. This soil tem...