Around the Table
Peach pit carving: The forgotten folk art of Ohio pioneers
Discover the history of peach pit carving, from its ancient Chinese roots to 19th-century American pioneers and the famous art of Albert William Gimbi, the Pennsylvania Peach Pit Carver.
How-To's
How to build a bird-friendly backyard habitat in Ohio this spring
Want more birds in your yard? Guernsey SWCD's Madyson Black talk about how to plant for pollinators, choose the right bird feeders and manage Ohio wildlife habitats this season.
How to make a classic chocolate gob
Learn how to make a classic chocolate gob (whoopie pie), a cake-like cookie sandwich that is commonly eaten in homes across Pennsylvania.
Columns
Walleye fever: A deep dive into Ohio’s unofficial state fish
Why do thousands of anglers flock to the Maumee and Sandusky Rivers every spring? Explore the history, economics, and pure joy of the Ohio walleye run.
Do you know what these needles were used for?
Hazard a Guess Item No. 1302 comes from Prospect, Ohio. Do you know what it is?
The love of reading lasts a lifetime
From Scholastic fairs to overflowing shelves, a lifelong reader explores why we can never have "too many books" and the memories hidden between the pages.
Do you need to reevaluate the nitrogen strategy on your farm?
Nitrogen prices are surging in 2026. Learn how to use the MRTN calculator and OSU Extension tools to find the most profitable N rate for your corn crop.
Quitting my job to focus on protein full-time
From surviving on garden hoses and Twizzlers to needing a bucket of water daily just to feel alive—Kymberly Foster Seabolt's hilarious take on the modern wellness struggle.
The fog calendar: A blizzard validates ancient folk wisdom
Eliza Blue shares how the "fog calendar" accurately predicted a South Dakota blizzard, bringing much-needed moisture to the prairie during calving season.
































