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With Native Plants Homeowners Can Make Oasis
https://wayne.osu.edu/news/native-plants-homeowners-can-make-oasis
of folks are turning their own backyards into wildlife havens. From suburban lots to rural ... plants provide food, wildlife also need clean water and safe shelter. Water sources can be as simple as ... plant lists, habitat guides, and gardening workshops. Your local Soil & Water Conservation Districts ...
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Don't Guess; Get a Soil Test!
https://madison.osu.edu/news/dont-guess-get-soil-test
a soil test part of your plan? Soil testing is a simple process that takes the guesswork out of gardening ... fertilizer applications can lead to water quality issues, wasted resources, and stressed plants. On the flip ... packet for mailing. To collect your soil sample, use a soil probe (you may borrow this from our office) ...
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2025 Harvesting Success: Resources for Urban Growers
of Urban Farming” by Guil Signorini (The Ohio State University) Resource Exhibitions Available from ... Service Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil and Water Conservation District Northeast ... effective tools only when temperature, light, and other conditions match the needs of the crop(s) inside ...
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We Grow Scientists: Cultivating the Next Generation of STEAM Leaders
https://hcs.osu.edu/news/wgs-cultivating-next-gen
a land-grant institution, Ohio State’s mission is to bring world-class research out of the lab and into the ... Attendance: 651+ attendee (a 19% increase from 2024) Hands-on Discovery: 35 interactive event stations (a 21% ... impact of this day is best heard from the families who attended: “My 7-year-old daughter and I just got ...
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Squash Vine Borer Damage and Management: What to Look for and When to Act
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-0106
stem. Once inside the stem, larvae feed for several weeks, disrupting water and nutrient movement. After ... Crop Impact Damage from squash vine borer is exclusively caused by the larval stage. Larvae tunnel ... research shows that once larvae are inside the vine, insecticide applications are largely ineffective, ...
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Drought Continues but Some Relief is in the Forecast
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2026-05/drought-continues-some-relief-forecast
shows that 17% of Ohio remains in drought (D1-D3), with just over 8% in D3-extreme drought. Water ... ordered a Phase 1 water conservation order on February 3, 2026, as its reservoir fell to 50% capacity. For ... Tuesday will top out in the 40s and 50s, before much warmer air surges into the region by the end of the ...
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For Investigators v2
https://paar.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/node/35
research led by qualified investigators from The Ohio State University and approved external collaborators. ... investigators throughout the lifecycle of a project, from initial feasibility discussions through execution and ... close‑out. This coordination helps ensure that research is conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance ...
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Spring
https://secrest.osu.edu/newsletter/all-things-secrest/spring-2026/seasonal-tasks/spring
Mum’s the Word: (continued from fall newsletter) After planting and winterizing your mums last ... wildlife and pollinator habitat support, and reduced water use. A well-placed habitat sign can add ... mutualism. The peonies provide a sugary nectar (food) and the ants protect the peonies from aphids and ...
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Freezer Not Just For Dinner But Also Snacks
https://wayne.osu.edu/news/freezer-not-just-dinner-also-snacks
recipes. Once I had some ideas in mind my mom and I headed out to the grocery store to get the items we ... divided out ground beef and made a few bags of hamburger patties that can easily be taken out of the ... great meal to prep and take out as needed over time. We made a stock pot of chili and divided it into ...
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Noble County Community Garden Applications LIVE
https://noble.osu.edu/news/noble-county-community-garden-applications-live
season. How to Apply Download the full packet here: Noble County Community Garden Application Packet ... from new gardeners to seasoned growers. Space is limited for this first season, and garden plots will ...