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Edinburg, Pa. couple grows largest pumpkin in U.S.
CANFIELD, Ohio — The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers weighed the U.S. champion pumpkin at their October competition. The club’s 17th annual weigh-off was held at Parks Garden Center near Canfield, Ohio. The new U.S. champions are Dave and Carol Stelts of Edinburg, Pa. Their pumpkin weighed 1807.5 pounds, the second heaviest ever recorded. The
Lies that our parents told us
Kym Seabolt shares the childhood lies her mother told her.
Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off in Canfield
The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will host its 29th annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off on Oct. 12. at 10 a.m. at Parks Garden Center.
Toilet paper math
Is the mega pack of 8 double rolls of x linear feet of a certain ply a better, or worse, deal than 12 regular sized rolls of a different ply? Super? Mega?
Reader: Gardens need all plants, but never weeds
A Farm and Dairy reader shares his thoughts on politics through a metaphor of including different vegetables in a garden and how they benefit the garden.
Childhood theories
Kymberly Foster Seabolt reminisces about how, as a child, it seemed like her mom knew everything.
The self-sufficient gardener: How to save seed
Let’s not get so excited about harvesting vege crops that we forget to save seed for next season!
Kentucky Proud program pairs recipes with local products
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and Kentucky Department of Agriculture will give consumers recipes containing local products with the Plate It Up, Kentucky Proud program.
Cover crops for farm and garden
As a bountiful harvest empties our fields and gardens, and fills our wheelbarrows and pickup beds with fresh fruits and veggies, growers wonder what to do with the newly vacant space.
Ask Jen about cookouts
Summertime = family cookouts. What do you say to your sister-in-law’s brother’s obnoxious new girlfriend when she asks if your cookout is going to be ‘just burgers’? You un-invite her. Just kidding (sort of). You tell her that it will be delicious and a great time, and then smile and say, “See you there!” Then
