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The carbon neutral yard and garden

  • March 12, 2013
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Summary: The term go green is over-used and does not mean plant more grass. Simple changes in yard and garden maintenance can mean a cleaner, healthier planet that benefits everyone. By now you are either still annoyed with Daylight Saving Time or have gotten used to it over the course of the week. Originally conceived to conserve energy during World War I, not one person who came up with the...

The grass is not always greener

  • March 12, 2013
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Summary: Americans are addicted to lush green grass lawns that are unfortunately poisoning the water, air and soil when cared for in traditional ways. Try alternatives to grass or use organic methods to care for the ground cover that grows on 32 million acres. A lawn of shortly clipped green grass began with the wealthy British and has come to symbolize the middle class American dream of today...

3/12/13 Leasing county land for hunts controversial, ODNR official says

  • March 12, 2013
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SUMMARY: County home lease under consideration Leasing county land for hunting remains a controversial practice even after a decade, according to an Ohio Department of Natural Resources official. Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife law enforcement program administrator Ken Fitz said deer herd maintenance can suffer under hunting lease agreements. “Leasing is...

Gardening provides self-suffciency

  • March 12, 2013
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Summary: Growing your own food in a home garden is not as easy as some might think but the benefits are worth the trouble. While some of us are happy with a small garden more and more growers are expanding the size of their gardens in order to provide enough food for their families year round. In our region it is difficult to grow every vegetable due to cold weather but preserving food by...

FROMONLINE | 2013-03-13

  • March 13, 2013
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Have you heard the signs? Column Summary We all want to wake up from this long winter’s nap. When the birds sing and the alarms bark, we will be notified. The signs of the entering season are quickly increasing as the hours of daylight savings time have increased. I am so happy to have a longer daylight view of our countryside surroundings. I enjoy my evening, put–my-feet-up sit so much more...

Hillcrest Garden Center continues to expand

  • March 13, 2013
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Summary: Hillcrest Garden Center has a fresh new logo and an expanded landscape division to help home and business owners get the most out of their outdoor living spaces. While some businesses are downsizing Hillcrest Garden Center at Dover is expanding to serve customers in and around the region. A new logo is just part of the changes you’ll see at the area’s premier garden and landscaping...

Gardening by the month

  • March 13, 2013
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Summary: Each month of the growing season has must-do tasks that will keep the garden healthy and provide plenty of fresh produce. Spring is upon us and it is time to get the garden started. By now clean-up work should be underway and portions of the garden might be ready to accept cool season crops. Work in some well-seasoned compost before you begin to plant. April: It is finally time to...

Spring waterfowl migration season at our local wildlife areas is in full swing

  • March 13, 2013
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Spring waterfowl migration season at our local wildlife areas is in full swing Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week migrating waterfowl are in the spotlight . Find out more in the "Gone Birding" column. The Shreve Spring Migration Sensation has grown into one of the biggest annual birding events in Ohio. This year the date is March 16, so you may...

GROW FDA official explains portions of proposed Produce Safety and Preventative Controls for Human Food regulations

  • March 14, 2013
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Summary: Area produce growers will be affected by proposed new FDA regulations. An FDA scientist and spokesman, James Gorny, spoke to the Bargain Hunter about the potential effects. 'Recently, the Bargain Hunter interviewed James Gorny, Ph.D. Senior Advisor for Produce Safety, Center for food safety and applied nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, about the new proposed food safety...

3/14/13 Millersburg to make call on pool licensure

  • March 14, 2013
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SUMMARY: Options include closing pool, licensing it for another year Reopening the Crissey Memorial Pool will almost certainly come with a cost. The pool has been closed for two seasons due to a mix of nature-inflicted damage and budget cuts made by the Village of Millersburg. Its license renewal is up in April, but before council makes a decision it will pay a visit to the pool March...