Barn swallows earn their keep
Every spring Tami Gingrich awaits the arrival of the first barn swallow with great anticipation. And throughout the summer she's delighted by them.
Tapholes and sapsuckers
Early spring is time for maple syrup and yellow-bellied sapsuckers in Geauga County, Ohio.
Serviceberry: The Giving Tree
Tami Gingirch shares the history and environmental impact of the serviceberry tree — one of our earliest blooming native tree species in Ohio.
Northern red salamanders: An autumn spectacle
Tami Gingrich shares a unique experience where she crossed paths with a number of northern red salamanders in the fall.
Mother Nature’s cast-offs
Tami Gingrich details some all-natural items — pine cones, nuts, cocoons and more — that can be collected to create beautiful handmade wreaths.
Jewelweed: A diamond in the rough
Tami Gingrich details the unique characteristics and healing abilities of jewelweed.
Pumpkins 101
Tami Gingrich details the science behind classifying and growing pumpkins, as well as insight into their popularity.
Touched by gold, in nature and life
Tami Gingrich admires the beauty and brilliance of all the gold that summer has to offer.
First wildflower of the year prepares to emerge
Tami Gringich introduces us to the fragrant wildflower that will soon be making it's appearance: skunk cabbage.
Witch hazel: The Halloween tree
Beginning in early October, the witch hazel suddenly bursts into bloom and is in full splendor by Halloween.
