Celebrating Agriculture and feeding a nation and beyond.
Harvest seasons vary depending on the crop that was planted, but late summer and fall are busy times of year for farmers. And since the pandemic began, farmers have been working overtime to ensure that their goods make it to market on time. The agricultural sector is affected by a number of variables, including the […]
Individuals who don’t live near the equator or in another warm climate know that winter will rear its chilly head this year. Cold temperatures and snowy conditions may be excellent for skiing and sledding, but gardeners recognize these conditions are not ideal for their plants. The inevitable slowing of activity in the garden during fall […]
Many homeowners think they have to spend tons of green to get green in their landscape, but that isn’t necessarily so. Homeowners can improve their landscapes without digging themselves into financial holes. These strategies can help anyone save some cash and still end up with attractive gardens and more. – Use stones or gravel for […]
Demand for local food is on the rise, and with good reason- Fresh and healthy locally grown food is good for eaters, the economy, and the environment. Local food brings people together, builds community and strengthens our food system at a time of supply chain shortages. In honor of Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate 10 reasons […]
By January, I have a growing stack of garden seed catalogs on my kitchen table. On the dreariest winter days, it helps to dream of warmer weather and circle my selections. Here are tips to select the best seed for your spring garden: Know the difference between GMO, Hybrid and Organic Seed Contrary to popular […]
Cold weather can be rough on our feathered friends. Sparrows, woodpeckers and nuthatches are a few species of birds that stick around our region during winter, but red-hat-wearing cardinals are my favorite! Providing birds with food and shelter during the winter helps keep them happy and healthy, and will light up your yard with color […]
PLUS how to preserve fall leaves Leaves change color in fall because shorter days, less sunlight, and cooler temperatures stop the photosynthesis process that allows trees and other plants to make food. The chlorophyll that keeps leaves alive and green breaks down, revealing vibrant fall colors. The intensity of fall colors depends on the temperature. […]
THUD, THUD, THUNK. Each time a breeze rustles the branches, another dozen black walnuts fall to the ground. The area beneath the walnut tree nearest the house was starting to look like a mismanaged tennis court- and it is only one of six walnut trees on our property. “What are we going to do with […]
When people think of Small Town USA, they don’t realize how the community works together to provide an infrastructure to support multiple businesses in the area. In addition to retail stores and restaurants, this applies to the local farms that surround us. Pickaway County is a strong agricultural county. According to P3, Pickaway County is […]