Community garden becomes a reality
WOODSFIELD, Ohio -- Through the diligence of several hard-working individuals in a very short period of time, the Monroe County Community garden has become...
Ahh … the sweet smell of spring
At the Harrison Soil and Water Conservation District, we seem to be getting an increasing number of calls related to the smell and handling...
Perseverance to correct erosion problems
Even the most die-hard winter fan must be hoping that spring is right around the corner. I don’t fall into the category of liking...
Honey bees need your protection
If you still remember a painful encounter with the "business end" of an ill-tempered honey bee, you are likely to have limited appreciation for...
Bees? It’s a valuable, and fun, hobby
In 2009 I started something that I never thought I would do -- beekeeping! (If someone had told me a few years ago that...
Quick tips for holiday conservation
It's hunting season. Depending on your perspective, you imagine hunting as wearing camouflage, being in the woods in the early morning hours and waiting...
Monroe SWCD and county commissioners form new partnership
Soil and Water Districts across the state work with other organizations on a daily basis. Our partnerships are one of the most valuable aspects...
Dirt on Conservation: Trees do more than provide shade
Under the shelter of my porch, I watched as a gray squirrel corralled her three babies up a maple tree. The expression “like herding...
Landowners, prepare for storms, because you know they’re coming
What is with this rain? I have never seen this kind of rain before. We are getting 100-year rain events every year — how...
Blue green algae: You don’t need to fix the problem if it doesn’t happen...
If you raise crops, and fertilizer is your biggest expense, then it only makes sense to use it wisely, and following the 4Rs can increase productivity and minimize the environmental impact of continuous cropping.
