Shrub of the Week: Lindera benzoin
Lindera benzoin is an early spring blooming plant (full bloom around 90 GDD) that is brightening our woodlands right now.
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Backyard Beauty and Beyond
Enjoy the beauty in your own backyard and in your distanced health walks
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Emerald Ash Borer University (EABU) - Upcoming Sessions
Emerald Ash Borer University (EABU) was created to be able share programming on the EAB, and other invasive pests, virtually, before it was the in-thing! While you are receiving lots of information about programs and presentations being offered virtually in response to the stay-at-home order, we wanted to remind you of the sessions EABU has on tap in the next couple months. Additionally, the sessions that have been offered in the past have been recorded and can be viewed at your convenience.
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Plant Profile: Chinese/Saucer Magnolia by Claudia Winslett
chatfield.1@osu.edu
Mon, 04/06/2020 - 11:11
Chinese or saucer magnolia now blooms in much of Ohio. This profile relates the features and care for this beautiful landscape plant.
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My Forsythias are shaped beautifully…...but few flowers!
dehaas.2
Mon, 04/06/2020 - 09:12
Deciduous trees and shrubs can produce a dependable flower show, but the flower buds that create the flowers need to be kept in consideration to prevent damage. Pruning at the wrong times can be a major reason for the reduction in flowers. In addition, early blooming plants like Saucer and Star Magnolias can be burned by a heavy frost.
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Virtual Programming with OSU Extension, Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Area
stone.91@osu.edu
Mon, 04/06/2020 - 08:08
Did your usual conference get canceled? Are you looking to fill the void during this time of social distancing and the stay at home order? Ohio State University Extension is here to help with a new virtual education program for the agricultural community - including programming in agriculture, natural resources and horticulture.
“Agriculture and Natural Resources Madness: A Tournament of Education” will include 64 educational events broken into daily brackets. Each day, a virtual educational session will be held at 9 a.m., noon, and 3 p.m. The educational tournament is free of charge and...
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Secrest Arboretum: April 4 Version
chatfield.1@osu.edu
Sat, 04/04/2020 - 18:11
Welcome to Ohio State University's Secrest Arboretum. Here is what is happening now in early April.
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Mining Bees Can Cause Minor Panic
Last week, I came across one of the largest collections of soil "mining bees" that I've ever seen in Ohio. The "colony" was located in a picnic area and numerous males were making their low-level flights in search of females. The sparse turfgrass coupled with early-evening lighting made conditions perfect for taking pictures.
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"Bleeding" Sycamores: The Red Bark Phenomenon Continues
boggs.47@osu.edu
Sat, 04/04/2020 - 10:43
I posted a BYGL Alert last year on peculiar red staining occurring on the bark of sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) and London planetrees (Platanus x acerifolia). Some of the reddening included streaks that made trees look like they were oozing blood.
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Ticked Off by Ticks
Ticks are on the move! Be sure to check yourself and your pets as tick reports ramps up!
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