Tuesday, December 16, 2025
turkey

You’re just 10 steps away from enjoying a delicious deep-fried turkey! Check out these tips for preparing, thawing and cooking your Thanksgiving turkey.
ice fishing guide

Learn how to determine whether ice is safe enough to go ice fishing based on appearance, thickness and other factors that can affect freezing and thawing.
pickled vegetables

If you’re wondering whether or not an old family recipe is safe to use when pickling fruits and vegetables from your garden, use these tips.

After a mild winter, growing tick populations and a rise in tick-related illnesses are a cause for concern. Learn more about disease-carrying ticks in Ohio.
bald eagles

The recent nest census has revealed the bald eagle population in Ohio is growing. Find out where the best viewing opportunities are near you.
eggs

Ohio State University experts discuss how to store eggs for a longer shelf life and how to find alternative to eggs amid rising prices.
slug damage

Garden crops have a lot of enemies, but few are as nonselective and destructive as slugs. Learn how to control the damage they cause in your garden.
kids fishing

Learn which common Midwestern fish species have the most success in pond ecosystems, and which fish work well together.
female cardinal

Suet is a favorite winter offering that’s accepted by more than 80 species of North American birds. Learn how to prepare it for the birds at your feeder.
hen

Egg production varies among chicken breeds and is affected by age, daylight hours and feed efficiency. Learn how to optimize your flock's production.