See the fall colors—and the still-busy bees and butterflies, too—when CFAES’ Secrest Arboretum in Wooster holds a Guided Autumn and Pollinator Walk at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. Admission is free and open to the public. Learn more. (Photo: Getty Images.)
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How to grow garlic in Ohio (hint: now’s the time to plant it)
In Ohio, it’s best to plant garlic in fall, and a free CFAES fact sheet has tips to help you do it—plus details on fertilizing, avoiding pests, harvesting, and the three main types of garlic you can choose from.
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Growing ‘a sense of belonging’
Eighteen central Ohio veterans spent summer farming at CFAES’ Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory in Columbus. As participants in a pilot project called the Veteran Farming Program—organized by the Central Ohio VA Healthcare System and CFAES’ OSU Extension outreach arm—the veterans gained practice in farming and gardening while benefiting from the activities’ therapeutic aspects. They graduated from the program earlier this month.
“I used to farm when I was younger,” said Vietnam veteran Bob Udeck, 74. “It feels really good to get your hands dirty again—planting something, nurturing it, and watching it produce.”
Read the full story on our CFAES Stories site. (Photo: Mike Hogan, OSU Extension.)
Free plants for Ohio State students
Hey, Ohio State students! Stop by Plant Drop 2019, set to start at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, and you can get a free plant while they last. Continue reading Free plants for Ohio State students
Winter-whacked lawn? How you can help it
Repeated freezing and thawing last winter was hard on lawns in Ohio—and the damage may only now be apparent. CFAES scientists Todd Hicks and Joe Rimelspach have tips to help bring back the green.
When 2 plants really love each other …
It’s time to have “the talk” about plants. CFAES’ Secrest Arboretum in Wooster hosts a workshop called “How Plants Mate” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Thursday, May 23.
A place for plants and people who love plants
CFAES’ Secrest Arboretum has never had its own visitor center before—until now. Here’s your chance to check it out.
Get expert advice on organic lawn care
“More people are asking for information regarding organic lawn care,” says CFAES’ “Natural Organic Lawn Care” fact sheet, which aims to answer any questions you may have about mowing, fertilizing, weeds, pests, and more. It even offers a spring-to-fall calendar of what you should do and when. Check it out. (Photo: Getty Images.)
Sustain your garden and Chadwick
Over 16,000 new and unusual perennials and annuals, native Ohio plants, herbs, and heirloom and organic vegetables will be offered at Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens’ Spring Plant Sale and Auction Fundraiser set for May 9–11 on Ohio State’s Columbus campus.
Get your Secrest plant shopping on
Eager to buy plants at May 11’s Plant Discovery Day plant sale? Hyperlinks to what’s being offered—woody plants, perennials, annuals, and herbs—have now been posted on the event’s website.