Tag: spring
How to spot the signs of spring in Ohio and Pennsylvania
Nature gives us many clues to signal it’s officially spring. Find out what wildlife, plants and fungi to look for as you enjoy the outdoors this spring.
Start of spring only comes once a year
Judith Sutherland shares some special moments from the first day of spring this year.
Skunk cabbage: aromatic, early sign of spring
In early spring, if your daily travels take you along a stream that meanders through a wet meadow, you might notice skunk cabbage growing through the snow.
How to reduce spring allergy symptoms
If you’ve been dealing with allergies, it probably hasn’t been fun. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to reduce your spring allergy symptoms.
The safe feeling of country living
Judith Sutherland feels blessed to live on her farm, in the country where she feels safe.
How to properly mulch around landscape trees
Learn how to choose the right mulch and how to apply it around landscape trees for optimum growth.
Stealthy nesting cowbirds lead a lazy life
A small adult bird feeding a considerably larger chick is usually a sign of cowbird parasitism. Learn more about the cowbird's reproductive habits.
Springtime fever and imaginations
The best gifts of Judith Sutherland's childhood weren't gifts at all, but games played on the stage of her imagination.
Vernal pools are essential to amphibians
Vernal pools provide the perfect conditions for amphibian reproduction and they are about to explode with life. Learn what to look for during late winter.
Springtime fish: It’s almost crappie time
Ice-covered lakes and slippery ramps have the best crappie time on hold but one can put money on the early to mid-March action to begin.
