One of my readers found out that I liked bamboo and other adventuresome plants. The question was about my experience with Blue Fountain Bamboo (Fragesia nitida). Blue Fountain bamboo for me was a prima donna. I had to tend to every need and desire for years, or it would shrivel up and die. Because I […]
Larry Phillips
I've lived in Richland County since 1990, married here, our children were born here. This is home. I have two books published on a passion topic, Ohio high school football. Others: Buckeyes, Cavs, Bengals, Reds, History, Disney.
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Here’s how to protect your strawberry plants before winter
A reader recently asked whether there was anything special she needed to do during the winter months for her new strawberries to do well. There is in fact some special care that you need to take before the full brunt of winter claims its position. We are a little late this year, but we need […]
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Give the gift of the great outdoors
COLUMBUS — Finding the perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life has never been easier, thanks to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). ODNR has a variety of gift ideas this holiday season and they can all be found online at ohiodnr.gov/giftideas. ODNR Ohio State Parks Passport The Ohio State Parks Passport is a […]
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COMMENTARY: Falcons’ flight lifts north central Ohio fans to rare air
CANTON — Hillsdale’s remarkable high school football odyssey encompassed more than a season. The Falcons 2025 campaign ended with a Division VII state runner-up trophy, just like the 2024 season. This one came after Saturday’s 37-3 loss to St. Henry on Saturday before 3,912 fans at Canton’s Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Therein lies […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Designing your landscape for wildlife
A few years ago, I had an unusual request from one of my clients. My client asked me to design a landscape that would be sensitive to wildlife and attract certain birds to her yard. At the time, it was an idea just finding an audience that would entertain it. In the last Master Gardener […]
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Richland County hunters find success on opening day of Ohio’s deer gun season
MANSFIELD – Richland County hunters enjoyed a strong opening day on the first day of deer gun season. Richland County hunters harvested 513 deer on the first day of the season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. That number is a significant increase from the most recent three-year average of 410. Ohio hunters checked […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Understanding anti-transpirants
Several years ago, I had a reader ask, “Why should I use an anti-transpirant?” As landscapers, we would use this product to reduce water vapor escaping from the plant. Anti-transpirants or anti-desiccants are compounds that are applied to the leaves of plants to reduce transpiration. They consist of a colorless film sprayed onto a leaf […]
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Area grads lead AU past Kent St.-Tuscarawas in non-conference tilt
ASHLAND — The Ashland University men’s basketball team leaned on its regional recruits to give the home fans a Happy Thanksgiving sendoff on Wednesday afternoon. The Eagles pounded Kent State-Tuscarawas 101-63 in a non-conference game at Kates Gymnasium. Four AU players scored in double figures, led by Willard redshirt freshman Max Dawson with 19 points. […]
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100-year-old woman killed in Wayne County crash
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A 100-year-old Wadsworth woman died Monday after sustaining injuries in a Sunday afternoon crash in Wayne County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Dolly Cromer died as a result of her injuries in a two-vehicle crash. She was a passenger in one of the involved in the incident, which took place […]
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Ashland University to host 1st-round Division II playoff football game
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ashland University website. ASHLAND — Ashland University’s football team is back in the NCAA Division II playoffs – and will start the 2025 edition at home. As announced by the NCAA on Sunday (Nov. 16) night, the No. 20-ranked Eagles (9-2), the Great Midwest Athletic Conference co-champions, […]