Prepare yourselves for the beetle invasion
The Web site Buckeye Yard and Garden Online announced last week that southern Ohio gardeners have reported sightings of Japanese beetles. This means it’s only a matter of time, possibly days, before we see them, too. The season usually starts out with a few, here and there, occupying a favorite plant. Their numbers are so low the first couple weeks that it is easy to control them by hand-picking the voracious adult beetles and dropping them into a can of warm, soapy water. But as the season moves on and warm days become more consistent, the beetle population increases to the point that hand-picking beetles is like pulling out your hair — one strand at at time.
» Full StoryThe battle is on: Annuals vs. perennials
It’s time to get ready for the battle of the season: Perennials versus annuals. Get into your respective corners and prepare to defend your favorites.
» Full StoryWhen gardening isn’t for you
Let’s face it. Gardening isn’t for everyone.
There are a lot of people out there who hate the thought of dirt under their fingernails.
Don’t count out the leaves
‘‘Whatever happened to celery tops?’’ my husband asked as we pushed our shopping cart through the produce department of a local grocery store.
I had to ponder that a while because I really didn’t know.
Living with guilt of plant neglect
Say the words ‘‘spider mites’’ to anyone who is a houseplant aficionado and you will instantly provoke a shudder. These tiny, nearly invisible insects are so sneaky that by the time you finally see them your plant is likely beyond hel.
» Full StoryFundraiser to pay for girl’s healthcare
The Kassandra Raber FUNDRAISER NIGHT will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at CiCi’s Pizza, 1920 Niles-Cortland Road, Howland.
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Mesopotamia Ox Roast
Scrapper V. Cutters NYPL BBALL
Ohio Chautauqua/ Bethune
Thursday Junior Fair_TC Fair
Newton Falls 90-year reunion
Tractor parade
Blessed Sacrament School
Thanking officer Doug Hipple
