Columbus, OH

Regularly need a pail of water to hydrate? These Plants That Prefer Dry Soil go against the norm. Let’s explore!. Not all plants need fertile, moist, rich soil to grow in. There’s a whole world of flora that has adapted and thrives in dry, arid climes with sandy, rocky, gritty soils that barely hold any water. Perfect for xeriscapes and busy gardeners alike, check out these plants that prefer dry soil!

20 Plants That Prefer Dry Soil

Seeds are treasures—these tiny structures contain all the necessary tools to form big, resilient plants. With water, soil, and sunlight, any seed becomes a full-grown plant that makes more! Collect them to spread—sowing is one way of inviting disappearing species back into our urban and suburban spaces. Before...

How to Collect Native Plant Seeds

Dealing with heavy clay soil can be a challenge for many gardeners. This dense, compact soil type retains water and drains poorly, making it difficult for some plants to thrive. However, certain plants are well-adapted to these conditions and can even flourish in heavy clay. As an enthusiastic gardener, I’ve discovered that choosing the right plants can transform a clay-heavy garden into a lush and vibrant landscape.

10 Plants That Grow Well In Heavy Clay Soil

While regular trimming and tidying benefit a plant’s appearance and form, those easy-breezy growers that flower without tending are an asset. Whether a single flush of flowers or continual color, plenty of plants don’t need deadheading to produce. Deadheading is the common practice of removing fading flowers. For...

21 Plants That Don’t Need Deadheading

Whether you have pine trees naturally growing around your property or if you planted them yourself, you’ll find that landscaping under pine trees can be a bit challenging. These trees have broadly spreading root systems that are close to the soil surface, making digging difficult. They also produce a lot of pine needles and pinecones that will fall onto the ground below creating some serious obstacles.

23 Plants to Grow Under Pine Trees

If your plants have yellow leaves with green veins, they’re likely suffering from chlorosis. Although there are numerous causes of this issue, iron deficiency is one of the most common. Farmer Briana Yablonski will further explain this issue and provide ways to fix it.

What Is Chlorosis? Treating Iron Deficiency in Plants

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope for Friday, August 9th

Blossom-end rot affects a surprising amount of crops! Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, squash, and zucchini are susceptible. Zucchini is particularly troublesome because the rot can spread from the butt up, ruining entire harvests. The good news is this condition is easy to prevent and treat. We’ll ensure your plants avoid future...

Zucchini Rotting at The Ends: Treating Blossom-End Rot in Zucchini

Nothing says summer like a juicy, sweet, homegrown watermelon. The classic summertime treat is enjoyed at picnics, barbecues, and outdoor get-togethers, flooding the body with sweet hydration on a hot summer day. Depending on the variety, it can take between 70 to 130 days to go from planting your watermelon...

Why Your Watermelons Have Stopped Growing—and How to Fix It

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Most gardens are filled with vegetables, flowers, and fruits, but grains offer an equally compelling and beautiful opportunity to produce your own food. Wheat is an ancient crop that humans have cultivated for thousands of years. While many of us think of wheat as a plant reserved for industrial production, clearly, our ancestors were cultivating this grain on a small home scale for centuries before big equipment was invented.

7 Reasons You Should Grow Wheat in Your Garden

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Morristown, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals have been charged in connection with a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

16 Charged in Nationwide 'Grandparent Scam'; Millions Stolen

South Dakota State

Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

He was a charismatic cross between big-screen legends Clark Gable and Gary Cooper, and small-screen music icon Ricky Nelson, but somehow Chad Everett, best known as Dr. Joe Gannon from classic TV's Medical Center (CBS, 1969-1976), never became the superstar he should have.

The Charismatic Life and Career and Tragic Death of TV's 'Medical Center' Star Chad Everett

Cooking With Maryann

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Lamb’s Ear Plants

Lamb’s ear might just be the perfect perennial. It’s low-maintenance, its flowers attract pollinators, and its distinct, fuzzy leaves aren’t easy to forget. It’s both a...

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Lamb’s Ear Plants

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