Yearly Archives: 2018
How to create a rain garden
Rain gardens collect and soak up rainwater, reducing runoff. Learn how to create your own rain garden and choose the right plants for each zone.
Lyme disease risk rises with temperatures
A study shows it's possible warmer water temperatures and a milder climate have contributed to increased cases of Legionnaires' disease and Lyme disease.
No-till planter in-field checklist
Keep your no-till planter rolling in the field until the last seed drops. Here are some tips and parts to check to prevent breaking down this year.
Officials look to slow the spread of lanternfly
Learn more about how to identify and control spotted lanternfly, how to report an infestation and how to comply with quarantine regulations.
Nearly 2,800 acres added to farmland preservation in Pa.
Pennsylvania's Agricultural Land Preservation Board safeguarded 2,793 more acres on 27 farms in 15 counties during its meeting April 16.
Fast-growing vegetables for the impatient gardener
While tomatoes, peppers and watermelons require long growing seasons, many other fruits and vegetables grow much faster. Learn which varieties grow quickly.
Get the most out of raised beds
From flowers to veggies, and even pollinators too, this raised bed gardening means there is something for everyone to get involved in.
New pipelines help Pa. set record for marketed natural gas supplies
Pennsylvania has experienced an increase in permitting and drilling activity with the expansion of regional pipeline capacity.
Kansas rebuilds: one year after the wildfires
A year ago, the Giles Ranch lost almost everything in a wildfire that swept through Ashland, Kansas. Farmers continue to rebuild amidst struggles with drought.
Greene Co. tree farm hosting tour
Arlyn and Marial Perkey, 2017 Pennsylvania Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, will host a public field day at their Greene County tree farm on May 12.
