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Apr. 14, 2015
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Bedbug infestations are on the rise across the United States, and Ohio continues to be one of the states most affected by these detestable insects.
But bedbugs are not the only thing that’s becoming abundant: myths and misconceptions about this pest, both old and new, are also multiplying like so many undesirable tiny crawly creatures hiding in your bedding or furniture.
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Apr. 13, 2015
Of all of the plant containers in my collection, one of my favorites is the strawberry jar. This unique pot is perfect for growing a lot of plants in a small area. The pot's many cupped openings can accommodate a lot of strawberry plants as they cascade down the sides of the pot. Aside from growing strawberries, the pot seems to be more widely used to grow herbs and a plant called hens and chicks.
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Mar. 23, 2015
As spring arrives many families are looking forward to enjoying spring break with their kids, doing some spring cleaning, and looking at some new home improvement projects. This is also the time for some much needed rest and relaxation for all to enjoy. After spring break comes Easter celebrations with lots of egg hunts. I hope that all 4-H families have completed the 4-H enrollment applications. The deadline for 4-H advisors to have their 4-H enrollment forms into the Extension Office is April 1, 2015. For new families that have attended a few 4-H clubs meeting and their kids are all...
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Mar. 16, 2015
Peas are one of the easiest vegetables to grow in a garden or even in containers, if you remember to plant them early. They do not like our hot summers, but don’t mind light frosts, so they should be planted in March or early April so they can grow, bloom and be harvested before the heat of late June and July. A second crop can be started in mid to late August but results will depend upon our unpredictable late fall weather.
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Mar. 09, 2015
Laptops, iPads, iPods, smart phones and other technological gadgets seem to be taking over our pockets and purses with no end in sight. Technology is everywhere! According to a 2005 survey, most Americans, including children, spend at least nine hours a day watching TV, surfing the web, or talking on their cell phones. This new technology can be a powerful tool altering our families and affecting the way we interact with each other in both positive and negative ways.
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Mar. 03, 2015
Author: Peter Thomison
Summarized by: Cindy Meyer
In the last C.O.R.N newsletter (corn.osu.edu, Edition 4) Peter Thomison addresses the concerns of cross-pollination of non-genetically modified organism (GMO) corn with nearby GMO corn. This is of great concern with growers who would like to access the premiums that non-GMO corn is receiving in the market today.
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Feb. 23, 2015
It is no secret that most people have a great fear of public speaking. Most people would say verbal communication skills are an important part of our daily lives. I use public speaking skills each day at work when I am on the phone with a donor, talking to a 4-H parent, addressing a concern at a meeting, promoting 4-H at a community event, giving a presentation at a conference or teaching programs to 4-H advisors. With technology and gadgets today, our teens are losing the value of good public speaking skills. The next time you go to church or dinner with your family take note of how...
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Feb. 13, 2015
Hellebores also known as Christmas or Lenten Roses are wonderful additions to a shade garden. In this area, their green leaves show through the snow all winter and in very early spring they bloom with flowers in many colors from whites to deep purple and many shades in between. They are perfect for the busy gardener as once they are established they require little care and will live for many years.
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Feb. 13, 2015
It's the time of year to begin planning our gardens! I love this time of year because with each seed catalog delivered to my home, it inches my excitement level to begin spring up just once more notch! I had the question the other day about grow lights and what were the ideal types of lights to have in your seed starting benches.
Having adequate light is important to grow nice transplants for your garden. While it is not essential to have a grow light for germination and growth of your plants, it does increase the chance that your transplants will be healthy and vigorous.
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Feb. 09, 2015
February brings us Valentine’s Day. That makes it a perfect time to work on developing a loving relationship with our children. Learning to communicate with each other will strengthen family relationships, especially during the teenage years.
