Ron Wilson, Garden Guru for Natorp’s and Host of “In the Garden” on WKRC 55 radio here in Cincinnati, always keeps me update as to what I need to do outside. It has been HOT and DRY on my little patch of heaven.  How’s it been on yours? Ron says: Keep watering as needed.  General rule of thumb for established plants and turf is 1 … Continue reading Garden and Lawn Tips for Hot Summer Days

I saw these huge beetles buzzing around the corn patch. Seems like they arrive every July (why are they called “June” beetles?). Anyway, friend and colleague Joe Boggs of Ohio State Extension shares this timely information. Green June Beetles (Cotinis nitida, family Scarabaeidae) are practicing their annual terrorizing of backyard gardeners, golfers, sunbathers, small pets, etc., as they buzz golf courses and lawns. Despite the “June” … Continue reading Metallic “June” Green Beetles Flying Around

Well, what a surprise I had yesterday when I went out to pick raspberries. A tiny baby fawn was curled up in the middle of the elderberry patch next to the raspberry rows. Now like with many of you, deer are more than a nuisance. I have a feeling it was the babe’s relatives who nipped the ripe raspberries from the stems and chomped down … Continue reading Tomato Shallot “Relish”