How to identify and control invasive tree-of-heaven in forests
One way to make a forest stand healthier is to control invasive species. Tree-of-heaven is an invasive that grows along field edges or areas of disturbance.
Centuries in the making: A bicentennial farm’s ‘tree-mendous’ treasure
Haskins Farm owner Curtis Cook won Geauga County Soil and Water Conservation District's Big Tree Contest with his champion tuliptree.
Management practices to improve forest health and timber harvests
Forest management can be complex, but good management practices are worth it to improve forest health, wildlife habitat and income from timber harvests.
Rain gardens are beneficial for farms
Rain gardens on farms offer many benefits — they can reduce stress on field tile, lessen runoff, increase pollinator activity and add beauty to your yard.
How to give pumpkins a second life
Your decorative pumpkins can be given a second life that benefits wildlife and the environment. Learn how to reuse your pumpkins.
To keep growing, keep learning
Every month, the soil and water conservation districts are offering programs to help people learn how to improve their farms, homesteads and backyards.
A stream gone wild turns to flowing success story
The Rush Run stream restoration focused on a small but mighty creek that was causing a nightmare of erosion and sediment deposition.
What is your manicured lawn really costing the environment?
Non-native landscapes that include turfgrass and ornamentals undermine ecosystem function and contribute to the destruction of healthy aquatic habitats.
The problem with ‘weeds’
Having a diversity of plants in your pasture can be good for your farm — you may just have to diversify your operation.
Spotted jewelweed has benefits
Spotted jewelweed tends to help more than it harms, growing in wet, shaded areas, out-competing invasive species and offering numerous health benefits.
