Worrying about the weather: Finding beauty in every forecast
Whether it's pouring rain on a wedding day, sweating through a summer heatwave, or just trying to make hay while the sun shines, Ohioans love to complain about the forecast. Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores our obsession with the weather and finding beauty in the everyday.
Part 2: Grandpa Charlie’s early years growing up in Pittsburgh
In part two of this family history series, explore the early life of Grandpa Charlie Myers as his family traded their 150-acre Ohio farm for a builders' supply shop in 1880s Pittsburgh. Learn about their life in the city, summers on the farm, and early family triumphs and tragedies.
How a child’s gleeful innocence brought grandpa’s sparkle back
After a tragic 1946 loss silenced a family's joy, a toddler's playful bond with her great-grandfather Charlie brought back his sparkle. From shaking straw bales for circus peanuts to farm truck rides, reflect on the special memories that healed a grieving heart.
Why spicebush is one of the best native shrubs for wildlife
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is a native eastern shrub valued for its aromatic leaves, spring flowers, and lipid-rich fall berries. Discover how spicebush supports swallowtail butterflies, silk moths, and songbirds, while also providing a tasty wild spice and tea for forage enthusiasts.
Growing older: Why I am embracing early bedtimes and sore joints
From hurting your back sleeping wrong to choosing early bedtimes over late nights, getting older happens fast. Kymberly Foster Seabolt reflects on self-care, body aches, and why she is completely fine with quiet mornings, feeding squirrels, and attending her 40th high school reunion.
Fall forage inventory: 4 steps to measure your winter feed
As winter approaches, evaluating fall forage is essential for livestock producers. Learn how to calculate livestock demand, measure pasture dry matter, evaluate stored hay quality, and extend your grazing season with four practical steps to avoid costly emergency feed purchases.
Memories matter far more than gear in autumn bird hunting
As autumn arrives, small game bird hunting draws us into the uplands and lowlands. Writer Jim Abrams reflects on favorite shotguns, memorable hunting dogs, and why the best hunting experiences are defined by shared memories rather than fancy equipment or flawless pedigrees.
Preparing for rye planting in wet conditions
Exceptionally wet weather in Ohio can make planting fall small-grain forage challenging. OSU Extension's Emma Matcham shares practical tips for repairing field ruts, managing deep soil compaction, following Hessian Fly Free dates, and adjusting seeding rates for late rye planting.
Medina SWCD highlights conservation at the Medina County Fair
Medina Soil and Water Conservation District shares highlights from the 181st Medina County Fair. Learn about their America 250 land history booth, annual small square hay bale judging contest, and new interactive Rolling River stream trailer used for watershed conservation education.
Healthy comfort food: Easy swaps for fall recipes
Fall weather brings cravings for warm comfort foods, but you don't have to give up nutrition. Learn how simple ingredient swaps—such as Greek yogurt, applesauce, cauliflower, and extra vegetables—can lighten up classic recipes while keeping all the flavor you love this season.
