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An unexpected Indigo treat is found
One of the unexpected treats of collecting the first blackberries of the season is stumbling upon an active bird nest. Bramble thickets are prime nest sites for species such as cardinals, catbirds, song sparrows, yellow-breasted chats, and indigo buntings. Males Male indigos are easy to find and even easier to recognize. They sing a complicated
Cold spell concerns fruit growers, but little can be done
The extreme cold weather is gone, but not the results.
Greater Allegheny goes GAGA
Goats At Greater Allegheny — or project GAGA — is a new initiative aiding in the continued growth of regional sustainability efforts.
The Improved Blueberry
The first berries I helped pick, when I was a kid, were strawberries. Makes sense. Close to the ground, easy to reach, I loved to eat them, but they still make my arms itch.
Homestead heroes: best fruits and vegetables for self-sufficiency
These homestead crops are nutritious, dependable, high-yielding and hearty.
Claims about goji fruit benefits lack scientific evidence
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Vendors of products made from goji berries, also known as wolfberries, have touted a wide range of health benefits, including antioxidant activity, anti-aging properties and improved mental capacity. “While the health benefits of the goji berry seem enticing, scientific evidence supporting these claims is not available,” said Michele Warmund, University of Missouri
Now’s a good time to plant shrubs, trees, vines
If your backyard plans include adding new plants for next year, get a head start this fall. Just be sure to get started before the ground freezes.
Fall vegetable options
Produce is fresher and has its best taste when it ripens in its natural growth cycle. Find out what’s in season in Ohio and surrounding states during fall.
New concepts make sense for produce growers
WOOSTER, Ohio — High tunnels, raised beds, crop and plant diversity — they’re terms that are becoming commonplace on fruit and vegetable farms in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Fred Finney of Moreland Fruit Farm, in Wayne County, Ohio, invested in high tunnels about four years ago. Since then, he’s been able to increase the length of
How to start foraging near your home
If you’re considering foraging as a hobby or even a lifestyle, use these tips to get started.
