The Cicada damage to trees is quite evident with branch tips of several species of trees dying as a result of the female of the species slicing the tender branch with her ovipositor in order to deposit eggs … [Read more...]
Late Summer/Early Fall Gardening Tips: September Action List
September serves as a vivid reminder that our garden’s days are numbered and that it is time to get busy. The fall season is a cadillac time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials and if your lawn still needs renovating from the damage of the long … [Read more...]
“When the lawn is brown and crappy, the grapes are happy …” by Andy Troutman
“Make hay while the sun shines,” is one of my favorite farming colloquialisms, but is it possible for the sun to shine a bit too much? Perhaps you’ve’ heard that July set a record for the hottest average global temperature. That’s even after El … [Read more...]
Not even blown transformers just moments before dinner was served could squash our spirits!
Summit County Farm Bureau hosted Summit’s Plow to Chow, an exquisite outdoor dining experience benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Akron on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the Summit County Farm Bureau Antique Museum. Not even blown transformers … [Read more...]
Summer Gardening Tips: August Action List
By Tom Dayton. The dog days of summer have certainly arrived with steamy July days. It’s surprising that humidity levels are high while the lawns, gardens and farm fields are parched for lack of water. This means you will need … [Read more...]