Saving Seeds

As a result of the events of the past few years, we are in the midst of a gardening renaissance.

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Mums and Frost

Now that we've had some frosty mornings, there are a few things you can do to extend your blooming plants in the coming weeks.

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Growing Dye Gardens

Onions, turmeric, beets.

Sound like the beginning of a recipe? It could be, but it is also something completely different: A list of ingredients to naturally dye textiles.

DIY, Gardening, History, Maker Projects, TrendsJohn MorganSeptember 23, 2022dye, garden, textile, fabric, knitting, spinning, weaving

September Garden Crops

Fall is just around the corner, but that doesn't mean the gardening season is over. There are plenty of cool weather garden crops that can be planted right now.

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Pressing Plant Specimens

Have you ever studied a leaf or flower closely? They are beautiful! The patterns formed by their veins, their unique outlines, and their radiant color in autumn make them something worth collecting. Collecting and pressing plant specimens is a hobby many people enjoy.

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Plan a Trip to A Garden Near You

Here, in the Mid-Ohio Valley, we are just a few hours from multiple conservatories, botanical gardens, and other great places to relax, recharge, and get inspired.

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Wet Summer Disease on Tomatoes

Earlier this week, I received some troubling photos from Cynthia, one of our readers. The photos featured tomato leaves that were yellowing, wilting, and spotted.

Certifying Your Own Sanctuary

You can create your own certified wildlife habitat! Whether you have a large tract of land or just a small lot, there are many state and national certification programs to recognize your efforts as a gardener and budding conservationist.

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Native Plant Gardening

Incorporating native plants into your own landscape can help support local wildlife. Here are the many benefits of growing native plants.

Gardening for Wildlife

Growing a garden to help support wildlife can boost the biodiversity of the surrounding area, create entertaining viewing opportunities, and even increase the value of your home. Here are the key items to consider when planning a garden for wildlife.

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ACHS Garden Tour

This past weekend John Morgan went on a tour of public and private gardens in Athens County. The event was hosted by the Athens County Humane Society to help raise funds for their programs.

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Fruit Tree Pollination

In this blog post we're going to have "the talk", discuss "the birds and the bees", you know … sex! Sexual reproduction is actually how we get fruit.

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