Friday, November 1, 2024
Japanese knotweed

Japanese knotweed is one of Ohio’s top 10 invasive species. Learn more about what it looks like and what to do with it.
strawberries in cartons

Strawberries can be grown in all kinds of containers. Here are directions for planting them in strawberry jars.
farm equipment collage

Everyone loves shiny, new farm equipment, but it doesn’t always fit the budget. A cost/benefit analysis can help farmers determine if and when a potential equipment purchase pays.
Dickie Bird Farm collage

All farmers talk to non-farming customers, lenders and other people on whom we wish to make a good impression. Here are some tips for effective communication with non-farmers.
rototiller

Some gardeners rototill their plots every year out of habit or tradition, but should you?
bee on flower

Native bees, among other pollinators, play a vital role in the production of the food we eat and the plants we enjoy. Attract beneficial bees to your garden with these plants.
galvanized steel tub of flowers

A container garden filled with flowers, food or herbs is the gift that keeps on growing. Make one for Mother's Day.
seedlings

Hardening off plants is simple; it’s the process of adjusting plants to outdoor temperatures after they’ve been started indoors.
orange marigolds

Planting tips and suggested annual flowers to grow this year.
weaning goats; kids with mother

Weaning kids and lambs when they are 60-90 days old is standard procedure for most goat and sheep producers.