If we’re short staffed, those employees simply will not be able to spend the time required at each plant. Ultimately, that will be the harm to the public.

Mary Agria writes about how the contents of our or a stranger’s garden can say a lot about what we value, what we consider beautiful and how we view the natural world.

Rhoda Warnock, CEO of Coshocton Grain, said the company has been an integral part of the community as an independent business since 1948 and she doesn't look for that to change. She believes it will ...

One dragonfly can eat hundreds of mosquitoes in a single day. This makes them one of the best natural methods for curbing mosquito populations.

Those for and against a controversial solar field plan in Amanda addressed the Ohio Power Siting Board at public hearing.

Wanting something new and unique to grow in your garden? Try growing cucamelons, the small and crunchy fruit that will get people talking!

The monthly Current Population Survey shows a dramatic drop but the data is less reliable than other Census tools.

Perlite, a volcanic rock, is a common ingredient in potting mixes. It improves drainage, aeration and water retention in soil. Perlite is lightweight and can be added to in-ground gardens, but it's ...

Black knot, a fungal disease, is affecting cherry and plum trees in the Greater Columbus area, likely due to recent wet weather. The disease causes hard, black knots on branches, disrupting growth and ...

Deadheading, the removal of spent blooms, encourages new growth and more flowers. Annuals like zinnias and marigolds benefit from frequent deadheading, while others like impatiens are self-deadheading ...

That "government payment trap" continues the "pressure for more payments… that markets will expect…." But "more payments are… unlikely to relieve the crop cost-squeeze" and "instead [will] raise the ...

Orchids bring beauty with them wherever they are planted. Here's what to know about them when they are within your house.