Tag: gardening
USDA updates Plant Hardiness Zone Map
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map, updating it for the first time since 2012.
Grasshoppers and pumpkins
Eliza Blue discusses the surprising benefits grasshoppers had on her winter squash plants this year.
Garden at Grafton Correctional Institution supplies area hunger charities
So far this year the Grafton Correctional Institution garden has contributed 14,500 pounds of vegetables to hunger charities.
Nominations open for Great American Gardener Awards
The American Horticultural Society is accepting nominations for its 2024 Great American Gardener Awards program through Sept. 29.
Roundup of gardening news for Sept. 14, 2023
Catch up on local gardening news and events in Mahoning and Geauge counties in Ohio.
PSU Extension ornamental grasses course earns national award
Penn State Extension's green industry team recently received an award for an online course titled "Plant Identification and Usage: Ornamental Grasses."
Fall strategies for backyard conservation
Want to make your backyard more environmentally-friendly this fall? Here are some tips for making better use of leaf litter and incorporating native plants.
Roundup of gardening news for Aug. 31, 2023
Catch up on local gardening news and events in Geauga County, Ohio.
Geauga SWCD holds rain barrel auction
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District has rolled out its 2023 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign.
Roundup of gardening news for Aug. 17, 2023
Catch up on local gardening news and events in Wood County, Ohio and Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
