Home & Garden

Gardening is more popular than ever these days. You might think that gardening stays pretty much the same from year to year. While there will always be perennials, annuals and veggies, there are some new approaches to gardening worth considering, such as sustainable gardening, virtual gardening, or container gardening. ...

Have you noticed? We've had a terrific spring, and Northeast Ohio's lovely early season-blooming trees are a big part of what's made this season unusually beautiful. Show your appreciation by celebrating Arbor Day; plant a tree. ...

It’s hard to tell if mosquitoes will be a big problem this summer, but you can take some preventative steps now to enjoy a bite-free season. Check out the lovely-scented plants that will also keep bugs at bay, pair plants with homemade repellent, and tidy up yard debris that provides homes for larvae and adult mosquitoes. Work now to have a nearly itch-free season. ...

Spring is in full bloom at Hale Farm and Village with the addition of new public events in April and May. Picnic Days at Hale are April 24, 25  and May 1, 2, 8 & 9. Behind the Ropes: Architecture and Curiosity Tour is April 24. Mystery on the Farm is May 15. The Citizens of Hale Early Bird Plant Sale is May 20 & 21. The Italian Herb Container Garden Workshop is May 20. Come one, come all! ...

In many, if not most, cases when mom moves in with daughter and son-in-law or daughter and son-in-law move in with mom, everything works out well for all concerned. But it's important that everyone, including siblings living elsewhere, find answers to their questions. ...

Ohio was one of the first states in the nation to dedicate an entire month to the celebration of native plants. This month, ODNR will highlight the importance and diversity of native plants on the agency’s website and social media channels. Watch for native wildflower features every day and special posts for Arbor Day and Earth Day. ...

Oh, deer! The best way to avoid the shock of seeing your beautiful flowers demolished overnight by browsing deer is to deter them from entering your garden in the first place. Here are some tips for outwitting the deer whose roaming paths cross your gardens, as well as suggestions for planting what the deer don’t like. ...

Bunnies, fledglings, baby squirrels, fawns. When spring arrives, so do calls about “abandoned” baby animals. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is the only wildlife rehabilitation facility in Cuyahoga County, treating more than 1,400 animals and 100 species annually. ...