Cost of a summer cookout down slightly from 2022
Celebrating the 4th of July with a cookout will cost significantly more than two years ago, although prices have fallen slightly from record highs in 2022.
Grain prices impacted by rain, but what about crops?
Marlin Clark analyzes crop conditions and grain futures prices that have been impacted by weather forecasts predicting scattered rain across the Midwest.
Where are the lightning bugs? Soon friends!
Yes, we will see lightning bugs this year. Find out how their emergence is being impacted by the weather and when you can expect to see them.
Salem woman begins community garden, hopes to start farmers market
Melissa Thompson has started a community garden near downtown Salem, and hopes to have a farmer's market up and running by next summer.
A keystone species: Beavers have huge impact on wetlands
A one-year-old male beaver was recently released at Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area, reminding those involved of the valuable impact beavers have on wetlands.
Drought rockets grain prices higher
All major commodities were stronger last week, as observers decided that we are in a drought of large proportions and that crop ratings are declining.
How to determine if your raised bed is getting enough water
Learn a few tricks to determine if your raised bed garden is getting enough water.
Plenty of sweet treats on the Pennsylvania ice cream trail
This summer, Pennsylvanians and visitors can get a sweet treat by visiting any of the 42 creameries that make up the 2023 Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail.
Ohio and Pennsylvania are in a drought
It’s going to take more than a few days of rain to pull the region out of its unusually dry start to the growing season. Much of Ohio and Pennsylvania were officially designated as being in a drought last week.
Ohio native returns home, cultivates knowledge at garden school
Tisa Watts is a horticulturist with 20 years of experience and an expert on backyard biodiversity. She founded the Columbus Garden School to educate others.
