Yearly Archives: 2013
Baby, you can drive my car
Proving once again you can’t trust the government, our fair state has decided my son is old enough to drive. This, of course, is...
Bad news: Yes, it’s been a cold spring; good news: possibly less frost risk
I’ve been hearing many complaints about the weather. We all know to expect variable weather in early spring, so I decided to look up...
Forgive them: An unforgiving spirit can destroy joy in your life
I was thinking recently about my parents who are now both in heaven. The thought came to me about my years of growing up, and it suddenly dawned on me the many times they forgave me of my actions and even worse. They forgave me because they loved me.
Farm-raised athlete inspires us all
In a world in which role models are sorely needed, this farm girl from Fresno, Ohio, stands impressive and tall.
Keep a wary eye on your tile line or you will suffer the consequences
I have improved tile drainage around my property and have clear open outlets to the road ditch. In low flows everything is fine, but...
Cold spring is slowing early field work
National Weather Service says 10-15 degrees below normal this week.
New England Cottontail: Ernst Seeds may hold the key to save endangered species
MEADVILLE, Pa. — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) recently purchased live plant materials from Ernst Conservation Seeds of Meadville, Pa., as part...
Saying goodbye: Trying to become Miriam Miller’s daughter
Editor Susan Crowell says goodbye to her mother.
Mushroom guide includes lots of photos
COLUMBUS — Just in time for the spring season, there’s a new book available for Midwestern mushroom hunters.
Mushrooms and Macrofungi of Ohio and the...
New corn pest moving into northern Ohio; deal with it before planting
If you grow corn in northern Ohio, you may want to take action against Asiatic garden beetle grub damage before planting.












