Geauga SWCD reflects on 75 years of conservation
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District looks back on all the district has accomplished in 75 years and remembers the men and women who contributed.
Streamside forests help prevent pollution
A riparian buffer with a good mix of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants will trap and filter out much of the sediment that is being carried by runoff.
Fall cleanup: Stop wasting yard ‘waste’
Before you pull out a leaf rake and yard "waste" bags, stop and ask yourself, can I turn this so-called waste into value for me and my lawn and garden?
Don’t forget the pollinators
As fall and winter weather are approaching, you can still contribute potential pollinator saving methods to your garden or future garden.
How to improve your woodlands and attract more wildlife
Learn more about management techniques to improve your woods, attract more wildlife and increase the value of the trees on your property.
Overwhelmed? Pick one thing and do it
If you want to improve water quality, nutrient management or soil health on your operation, pick one thing and just do it.
Perennial crops: applications for everyone
Perennial crops are diverse and offer a wide range of benefits. Learn the five general categories and how to get started.
Wet weather: Rainy days and drainage
Ohio laws governing water rights and drainage are complex and constantly evolving. Deb Bigelow offers a breakdown for landowners in her column this week.
Controlling yellow nutsedge, a wet weather nuisance
Learn to understand how yellow nutsedge reproduces and thrives to better manage it in your forage crop fields and pastures.
You purchased local farm products — now what?
You purchased local farm products all summer, but now what do you do with the remaining product? Here are a few ideas: canning, drying and freezing.
