The number of monarch butterflies worldwide has dropped by 90 percent in less than a quarter-century. Climate change, habitat loss, and pesticide use are believed to be largely responsible for this precipitous drop. These butterflies may soon be on the Endangered Species list. But the...
Ohio is a surprisingly good climate for raising berries. Here are three types of berries you can grow in your own backyard, and what you need for each. Strawberries Light: Full sun When to plant: You should set the roots in a deep trench, vertically....
We all know that plants love water. Too much water, though, and your plants can suffer. There are some situations (floods, for example) where it’s obvious that excess water can be a problem for plants or trees in your yard and garden. Any time plants...
Your garden is not finished providing you with another wonderful harvest of luscious vegetables, and delightful herbs that will make you a culinary star. When planted according to the guidelines below, these garden products will mature before Cincinnati’s first frost, which is around the 23rd of October (on average). It...
