It is natural to connect to your plants “from the ground up,” longing for that coveted deep green color, that gratifying multitude of buds, that promising rapid growth, that prideful, even posture, and most importantly, the absence of stress indicators. That is great! Using your eyes ...
With leaves becoming more colorful and cooler weather approaching, gardeners begin cleaning debris from our gardens, but what is the best practice to prepare our perennial plants for the winter months? Eliminating some perennials is essential, especially if disease or unwanted insect infestation has occurred. Remove foliage affected by cutting it back to the ground, leaving the low basal leaves for emergence in the spring. The same method should be used if powdery mildew or any other infestation has occurred. Uncut Hosta leaves can protect unwanted slug eggs, so after the first frost, ...
Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact: • OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. 330-533-5538. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. • OSU Trumbull County Extension Office, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland. 330-638-6783. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Plant and Pest Clinic You can submit your questions by calling the Mahoning County office at 330-533-5538 or emailing us at ...
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center now reports at least $20 billion is lost by 1 million Americans to scammers each year. The scams assume a variety of faces, including romance scams, cryptocurrency, phony investments, or fake lottery and sweepstakes wins. Some scams are quickie ...
Q. You recently had a question about skin tags and suggested applying liquid bandage or clear nail polish. You also mentioned over-the-counter cryotherapy products. When I got a skin tag as a youngster, my mother tied black silk thread on it, and it fell off in less than a week. Now I live alone and can’t tie thread around them. Instead, I use duct tape to remove them. I leave the tape on for about five days, replacing it as needed. If it is in an area that shows, I use clear duct tape. This treatment also works on warts. A. Thanks for suggesting a novel use for duct tape! You ...
Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. When paired with a nutritious diet, routine physical activity promotes long-term health and improves quality of life. The benefits of a physically active lifestyle are undeniable, but it’s important to guard against overexertion. ...
