Calico Scale – Buggy Joe From friend and expert entomologist, Joe Boggs, of Ohio State Extension, shares this timely information on this creepy, weird scale infecting trees. Jun 14, 2020 Calico scale (Eulecanium cerasorum) eggs located beneath helmet-shaped females are just about finished hatching in southwest Ohio. As soon as the 1st instar nymphs (crawlers) appear, they make their way to the undersides of leaves where … Continue reading Calico Scale on Trees: Be on the Lookout!

No kidding, it’s a wonderful drink to offer guests as they arrive. I like to heat it up and serve with a thin apple slice on top. Of course, it can always be used as a “potion” but don’t overdo! This makes a unique gift from the kitchen, as well. I used organic juice and cider but whatever you have on hand is fine.  Everclear … Continue reading Apple Pie Liquer/Apple Moonshine

Thought you’d like to see what we do each Memorial Day: attend mass at our little country church, St. Philomena here in Clermont County outside the church. The service is on the side entrance to one part of the cemetery. The church, as you can see, is historic. My mom, dad and sis are buried there. A little bit aways down from the church is … Continue reading Memorial Day Mass and the Covered Bridge