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How to make dandelion jam
Discover why dandelions were prized for centuries as herbal heroes rather than weeds. From ancient Arabian medicine to colonial gardens, Reporter Liz Partsch explores the history of this vitamin-rich plant and shows us how to make a sweet, honey-like dandelion jam.
How-To's
Why and how you should add sweet potatoes to your garden
We love sweet potatoes here at Farm and Dairy, and we think you should, too. Learn everything from planting slips and soil requirements to harvesting and storage tips. Discover why these heat-loving tubers are a low-maintenance, high-yield addition for any gardener.
How to make dandelion jam
Discover why dandelions were prized for centuries as herbal heroes rather than weeds. From ancient Arabian medicine to colonial gardens, Reporter Liz Partsch explores the history of this vitamin-rich plant and shows us how to make a sweet, honey-like dandelion jam.
Columns
Worrying about the weather: Finding beauty in every forecast
Whether it's pouring rain on a wedding day, sweating through a summer heatwave, or just trying to make hay while the sun shines, Ohioans love to complain about the forecast. Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores our obsession with the weather and finding beauty in the everyday.
Part 2: Grandpa Charlie’s early years growing up in Pittsburgh
In part two of this family history series, explore the early life of Grandpa Charlie Myers as his family traded their 150-acre Ohio farm for a builders' supply shop in 1880s Pittsburgh. Learn about their life in the city, summers on the farm, and early family triumphs and tragedies.
How a child’s gleeful innocence brought grandpa’s sparkle back
After a tragic 1946 loss silenced a family's joy, a toddler's playful bond with her great-grandfather Charlie brought back his sparkle. From shaking straw bales for circus peanuts to farm truck rides, reflect on the special memories that healed a grieving heart.
Why spicebush is one of the best native shrubs for wildlife
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is a native eastern shrub valued for its aromatic leaves, spring flowers, and lipid-rich fall berries. Discover how spicebush supports swallowtail butterflies, silk moths, and songbirds, while also providing a tasty wild spice and tea for forage enthusiasts.
Growing older: Why I am embracing early bedtimes and sore joints
From hurting your back sleeping wrong to choosing early bedtimes over late nights, getting older happens fast. Kymberly Foster Seabolt reflects on self-care, body aches, and why she is completely fine with quiet mornings, feeding squirrels, and attending her 40th high school reunion.
Fall forage inventory: 4 steps to measure your winter feed
As winter approaches, evaluating fall forage is essential for livestock producers. Learn how to calculate livestock demand, measure pasture dry matter, evaluate stored hay quality, and extend your grazing season with four practical steps to avoid costly emergency feed purchases.
