With corn needing nitrogen, and pigs and cattle producing a lot of it, anything that offers a better way to use their waste to fortify crops should intrigue farmers. Two agriculture experts at The Ohio State University have redesigned a…
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OSU Extension Provides Home Food Preservation Tips
It was a church potluck like any other. But within days, botulism killed one Fairfield County woman and hospitalized 24 others.
Tips to Weather Too Much Rain in the Garden
Recent storms and flooding in most parts of Ohio have taken a toll not just on field crops but also on backyard gardens and landscapes.
Preserving the Harvest
A Monthly ‘How To’ Home Canning Series
June-September 2015
Plant flowers, vegetables in small spaces
Got a small space but still want to plant succulent tomatoes, leafy vegetables or beautiful blooming plants?
Test Soil to Save Money, Protect Ohio’s Water
Algal bloom in Lake Erie, home gardening interconnected. Annual soil tests for gardens are recommended.
New Book Explains Gardening from A to Z
A new reference guide offers fertile ground for gardeners to boost their understanding of terms they may encounter.
‘All Corn Is the Same’ and Other Foolishness
Despite its enormous influence and popularity, there are many things you may not know about corn — and others you think you know but are incorrect.
Ohio State Guide to Weed Identification Available
A new guide developed by an agronomist at Ohio State is available to help growers identify weeds in order to manage them before they take over.
Assure food safety when using slow cooker
Is it necessary to thaw frozen foods before putting them in a slow cooker?