Tag: gardening
Reader: Gardens need all plants, but never weeds
A Farm and Dairy reader shares his thoughts on politics through a metaphor of including different vegetables in a garden and how they benefit the garden.
USDA clarifies rules for buying and selling seeds
The USDA is providing additional guidance to help online buyers and sellers comply with U.S. laws when they import seeds and live plants.
Roundup of gardening news for Feb. 4, 2021
Catch up on local gardening news in Franklin and Geauga counties in Ohio.
A home gardener’s guide to crop rotation
Crop rotation helps replenish soil, improves yields and prevents pests and diseases in the home garden. Learn the basics of rotating crops by plant family.
Roundup of gardening news for Jan. 28, 2021
Two gardening experts on the national scene will come together for the 25th anniversary Garden & Landscape Symposium Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Roundup of gardening news for Jan. 21, 2021
Catch up on local gardening news from Summit and Wayne counties in Ohio.
How to get an early start on your vegetable garden
From purchasing seeds to starting seedlings and transplanting them outdoors, find all the information you need to improve yields in your vegetable garden.
How to optimize your compost pile
Learn to perfect the recipe for your compost before you get started to maximize nutrients and optimize the rate at which organic material is broken down.
Holiday plants subtly accentuate the season
Julie Geiss sheds some light on the origins and features of traditional Christmas plants like poinsettias, mistletoe and Christmas cacti.
How to keep your poinsettia thriving after the holidays
Learn more about the biggest mistakes people make caring for poinsettias and how to keep yours thriving well after the holidays.
