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How to make dandelion jam
Discover why dandelions were prized for centuries as herbal heroes rather than weeds. From ancient Arabian medicine to colonial gardens, Reporter Liz Partsch explores the history of this vitamin-rich plant and shows us how to make a sweet, honey-like dandelion jam.
How-To's
Why and how you should add sweet potatoes to your garden
We love sweet potatoes here at Farm and Dairy, and we think you should, too. Learn everything from planting slips and soil requirements to harvesting and storage tips. Discover why these heat-loving tubers are a low-maintenance, high-yield addition for any gardener.
How to make dandelion jam
Discover why dandelions were prized for centuries as herbal heroes rather than weeds. From ancient Arabian medicine to colonial gardens, Reporter Liz Partsch explores the history of this vitamin-rich plant and shows us how to make a sweet, honey-like dandelion jam.
Columns
Smiths forked over plenty of talent to create prized utensils
Once a simple hearth tool, the pioneer toasting fork became a showcase of early American craftsmanship. Blacksmiths and whitesmiths used intricate filing, inlays, and punchwork to turn these mundane utensils into cherished wedding gifts and enduring folk art.
Pasture review: Your end-of-growing-season evaluation
As the growing season ends, Ohio State's Jordan Penrose says you should evaluate how your pastures, hay fields and grazing rotations held up against extreme weather. Review forage performance, identify drowned-out or overgrazed paddocks, and plan ahead for frost seeding and management decisions for next year.
We need your help identifying this mystery auction item
Hazard A Guess Item No. 1311 comes from Noah Troyer of Holmesville, Ohio. He bought this item at an auction. The ring is 4 inches long and the handles are 50 inches long.
Harvest season: Slow down and share the road safely
As harvest season ramps up across Ohio, slow-moving farm equipment is sharing public roadways. Drivers are urged to practice patience, watch for wide turns, and pass only when safe, while farmers should ensure all slow-moving vehicle emblems and lights are clear and visible.
Game commission confirms EHD found in western Pennsylvania deer
The Pennsylvania Game Commission recently confirmed several cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer in southwestern Pennsylvania, including in North Strabane and Amwell townships in Washington County and South Park township in Allegheny County.
A retired wildlife officer profiles the calculating mind of a poacher
Chronic poachers operate quietly, methodically, and often hide behind respected reputations. A retired wildlife officer examines the psychology of serial game law violators, the danger they pose to wildlife and conservation, and why public tips are vital to stopping them.
