When Amy Stross decided to grow her own food, the Hamilton County Farm Bureau member leased space from a friend who owned a multiacre lot. Stross had seen the rows and rows of kale, kohlrabi and tomatoes growing at the…
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Lots of sun make these varieties shine
No matter how much Beth Veldey loves a type of daylily, she would never purchase multiples of it. I would never buy two of the same kind,” said the president of the Metropolitan Columbus Daylily Society. “Who would ever do…
Dig deep: Ohio teachers stress importance of soil to students
When Robert Erwin initially tells students that much of his class will focus on soil and its role in environmental science, they’re often less than enthusiastic. “Their eyes kind of glaze over and they look at me like ‘you’re kidding’,”…
Don’t let winter signal an end to growing and cooking with fresh herbs
With some care and planning, it’s possible to grow herbs indoors during the off-season. When choosing plants, consider your cooking needs and the area where you intend to keep them, said Union County Farm Bureau member Lynda Pealer, who with…
Shades of green: Foliage taking center stage in ‘floral’ arrangements
Photos by Katie Farley When Aaron Ardle started seeing greenery become the focal point of many arrangements and bouquets at industry trade shows, the Springfield florist wasn’t surprised. “The eye can see more shades of green than any other color,”…