Tag: autumn
How to make leaf mold to use in your garden
Instead of tossing those leaves — and with them a myriad of beneficial nutrients and minerals — make leaf mold to benefit your yard and garden.
Fall foraging: How to find and use witch hazel
Witch hazel is an astringent plant used for reducing inflammation, soothing skin and tightening and toning tissue. Learn how to forage for it in the fall.
Unraveling the mystery of webworm tents
During fall in Ohio, fall webworms can be found on more than 120 species of deciduous trees. Learn more about these interesting caterpillars.
Take the time to enjoy September
Judith Sutherland reminds us, there are a finite number of September mornings to revel in, and each is a gift worthy of celebration.
How to use fall leaves to improve your lawn and garden
Fall leaves are an underutilized natural resource, one of the most readily-available forms of organic matter and the cheapest fertilizer on the market.
Circleville Pumpkin Show back in business after 2020 cancellation
It’s been an atypical year for the Circleville Pumpkin Show. Like many festivals and fairs around Ohio, the show was mostly put on hold for 2020. But that didn’t seem to put a dent in enthusiasm when it returned Oct. 20, in downtown Circleville, Ohio.
Fallen leaves are great for lawns, mulch, compost
Instead of working to remove fallen leaves from your lawn, have them work for you by adding mulched leaves to your lawn, garden and compost.
Don’t rake fall leaves, recycle them
Fallen leaves naturally return organic matter to the soil as they decompose. Homeowners have many options for using leaves in their landscape beyond raking.
How to identify venomous caterpillars in Ohio
Learn to identify venomous and non-venomous, hairy and bristled caterpillars found in Ohio that can cause injury from coming into contact with them.
