Brannon farm changes gears during pandemic
Hard work, dedication and concern for others aren’t quaint concepts at Olde Tyme Farms. These principles helped the 20-acre chicken,…
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Ohioans are passionate about gardening, from flowers to fruits and vegetables. Many Ohio Farm Bureau members are nursery owners, and can be found in some county Buying Local directories. Connect with more than 8,000 gardening enthusiasts through our Our Ohio Gardening Facebook Group.
Heirloom plants for the garden
Gold pocket watches, delicate china and heavenly scented flowers are among the heirlooms passed along from one generation to the…
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Memorial Day busy for greenhouses, nurseries
A buzz of activity surrounds the lead-up to Memorial Day for nurseries and greenhouses, like bees hovering around the bright…
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Tips for finding the best location to plant garden vegetables
In real estate — and home gardening — one thing to remember is location, location, location. The ideal garden spot…
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Get a grip: Right garden tools lighten the workload
As spring nears, the home gardening chore list grows faster than dandelions. What’s a gardener to do? Perhaps turn to…
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Winter dreams—garden catalog temptations
Temptations abound in garden catalogs. To avoid mistakes and over ordering, several master gardeners were consulted for suggestions.
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Practice makes perfect when becoming a suburban micro farmer
When Amy Stross decided to grow her own food, the Hamilton County Farm Bureau member leased space from a friend…
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Blooming where you are planted
Not far off a two-lane road on the outskirts of rural Edon, a large pine tree engulfs the front yard…
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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…
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