Saturday, November 16, 2024
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

healthy soil

Pete Conkle talks about his fall do-list on his farm and encourages others to take part.
monarch butterfly on milkweed

As fall and winter weather are approaching, you can still contribute potential pollinator-saving methods to your garden or future garden.
Spotted lanternfly

Jason Reynolds shares a recent encounter with spotted lanternflies and provides additional information about the pest.
healthy soil

Having soil information at your fingertips can save headaches, time and resources if compatible soils are identified before a project begins.

Soil and water districts are a great tool to use for those with questions regarding H2Ohio programming, which is set to expand.
leaves

Want to make your backyard more environmentally-friendly this fall? Here are some tips for making better use of leaf litter and incorporating native plants.
dave brandt, a guru in no-till farming practices, stands wearing blue jean bib overalls in a field of sunflowers

The term innovator is used a great deal but what does it actually mean? Stuart Heavilin weighs in in this week's The Dirt on Conservation column.
Knapweed

Learn how to stop spotted knapweed and hemp dogbane from taking over and destroying a healthy hay field.
bluegill

Many of our soil and water conservation districts will be holding their annual fall fish sales so that area residents can stock their ponds.
fish sale

There are several factors to consider when managing your pond: stocking rates, species selection, the number of fish you need, and even your pond's age.