Marx Hot Bagels Tuna salad (and ingredients for egg salad)  John Marx, no longer proprietor of this beloved Blue Ash, Cincinnati restaurant, has always been so nice in returning my calls. A while back, readers wanted to know how to make his tuna and egg salad.  At the time, John had just sold the restaurant to new owner, Y.Y. Davis and said recipes would stay the … Continue reading Tuna Salad like Marx Bagels

Each week I chat with Matt Swaim of the Sunrise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio. We chatted about those pesky insects and what certain plants can do to help repel them. Some of the plants have ancient biblical histories.   Plants of Bible Times That Repel Bugs Naturally     Have you ever wondered what makes humans so attractive to those irritating and sometimes … Continue reading Plants of Bible Times That Repel Bugs Naturally

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