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Cincinnati takes a stand for genetically engineered food labeling
I am very happy to report that on November 15th, Cincinnati became the first city in Ohio to take a stand for the consumers by passing a city ordinance that requires the labeling of genetically...
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The lost drink recipes – how to make a colonial shrub
The origin of these drinking vinegars dates back to the Roman era where acetified wine was diluted with water and then consumed to quench their thirst. Shrubs came to America via England during the...
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Grow your own reindeer food. (Photos)
As Christmas approaches, children around the world will be placing milk and cookies for Santa to enjoy during his trip around the world in one night. But no one ever thinks about the reindeer or what...
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A light that uses gravity to power itself (Photos)
Technology can be a wonderful thing when you are the one that owns or controls it, but when you require the most basic of life's necessities it seems so far away that you can never get to that...
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Tansy and rue are two of my best warriors for integrated pest management...
When using integrated pest management techniques within your garden, you always want to have multiple options in case one fails. I have found two plants that can provide many benefits with little care...
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Have we reached a tipping point in our food supply? (Photos)
Recently several industries have spoken publicly about tipping points, specifically the environmental issues and climate change. But I also want to point out one that I consider to also being a major...
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Complete organic fertilizer by Steve Solomon (Photos)
Steve Solomon might look like a nerd to most people, but to people that knows him, he has something of a rock star status. Steve is an accomplished author and practitioner of soil remediation...
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Chill hour requirements for fruit trees
There seems to be some confusion when speaking with gardeners about chill hours and chill unit requirements for their fruit trees, I want to see if we can unravel the mystery together to assist the...
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Tropical cold hardy plants for your backyard (Photos)
I have been approached recently by several people that would like to create a tropical getaway in their own backyard, their reasons were sound for the request, stemming from the cost of air fare for...
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Totally awesome annuals
This weekend, the Seneca County Master Gardeners will be hosting a presentation to get you ready for spring. The presentation will be February 23rd from 10:00 am – noon at the county extension agency...
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Keep your herbs at hand (Photos)
Recently I was able to spend a few hours with Ann Boyd of My Own Backyard Herbs and Flowers located in Findlay Ohio. Ann provided me with multiple ways to keep your herbs at hand for use in everyday...
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Whole Foods Market to require genetically modified food labeling in all stores
This past Friday, Whole Foods became the first food retailer to require labeling of all genetically modified foods, commonly known as GMO’s. Many analysts believe that this stance could radically...
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Bold and beautiful ground covers and fragrance in the garden
Seneca County Master Gardeners are proud to present Bill Hendricks of Klyn Nurseries in Perry, Ohio this Saturday March 16 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Topics covered will be "The Bold and Beautiful...
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Sedgwick Maine achieves food sovreignty
Sedgwick Maine seems like a long way from Lima Ohio, if you’re going to drive, the trip will be 975 to 1000 miles depending on the route you take. But when you get there you will be treated to some of...
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10 easy crops anyone can grow
I have met people that could kill a plant just by looking at it, and yet they are the same people that would love to have a nice garden with fresh produce for their families to enjoy through the...
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I am an advocate for truth in food labeling (Photos)
If you have read several of my past articles, there is an underlying theme of healthy food to maintain healthy bodies which spans gardening, antioxidants, herbs, beverages, permaculture, and...
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How to plant your lavender (Photos)
With the recent warm weather many people will be visiting their local nurseries, greenhouses, and garden centers. The smell of the lavender plants will attract many people to purchase the wondrous...
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Gardening for the bees (Photos)
After just finishing a beekeeping class with the Sandusky River Valley Beekeepers Association, I started to think about what plants the bees would need to have year round nourishment as close as...
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Housing powered by algae (Photos)
Germany has many technological advances when it comes to energy efficiency, net zero housing, and energy production systems, but a housing project powered by algae has to be one of the most unusual...
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Forest Farming in Northwest Ohio
Sister Jane Omlor419-448-7485Franciscan Earth Literacy Center194 St. Francis AvenueTiffin, Ohio 44883 www.felc.sfctiffin.org The Franciscan Earth Literacy Center has teamed up with Great Lakes...
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