Connie Smith, Special to the Eagle-Gazette
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With all the rainfall we have received, remember you will create more problems if you become overanxious and begin working your flower garden soils when they are too wet. If the soil is worked too wet, heavy soils will become hard and will not handle well for the entire season. If a handful of the soil can be pressed into a ball, any work in the garden or flower beds should be delayed. Keep in mind that it includes just thinking you can pull a few weeds here and there or a quick tidy up a bit in the garden.
February rainfall report
In northern Fairfield County, a total of 2.35” of rain and or liquid equivalent fell for the month of February which is on the high side of normal for Fairfield County. We had 1.62” from one rain storm, which accounts for 2/3’s of total for the month. We had 4” of snow for the month, which is about average and that equated to .32” of liquid for the month.
Pesticide Testing Opportunity in Fairfield County
Wanting to take a Pesticide Test or adding a category to your existing pesticide license? The Ohio Department of Agriculture will be hosting a Pesticide and Fertilizer testing opportunity in the Fairfield County Ag Center Conference Room at 11 a.m. March 24.
A second session will be offered at 11 a.m. April 14, in the Fairfield County Ag Center Conference Room. The test will again be offered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Call OSU Extension in Fairfield County for details at 740-653-5419.
4-H Cloverbud Easter Egg Hunt and More – March 28
The Fairfield County Junior Leaders presents the JAS’s Easter Eggstravaganza for all 4-H Cloverbuds and family members ages 8 and younger. This event is being hosted in memory of 4-H Advisor Jane Sharp, who was an amazing 4-H advisor for 24 years. This event will be held on March 28 at the Fairfield County Agriculture Center at 831 College Avenue. There will be crafts, door prizes, an egg hunt, and maybe a visit from the Easter Bunny too! Crafts and activities will begin at 1 p.m. with the egg hunt at 2 p.m. For details, contact OSU Extension in Fairfield County at 740.653.5419
Operation Easter Basket seeking donations
From our friends at Fairfield 211…as many of you know, Operation Easter Basket has long been a community effort to make sure local children have something special to celebrate Easter. While there were some last-minute changes to the program this year, we are grateful that our partners have stepped forward so we can still make this happen for families in our community.
Over the next few weeks, we will be collecting items to assemble Easter baskets for children. We are asking our partners to help us spread the word and encourage your staff, volunteers, and networks to participate if they are able.
Suggested donation items include:
Individually wrapped candySmall toysChildren’s booksSocksCraft kits or art suppliesSidewalk chalkBubblesJump ropesOther small kid-friendly items
Please note: we do not need baskets or Easter grass.
Donation drop-off locations:
United Way of Fairfield County – 115 S. Broad St, Lancaster, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Maywood Mission – 1029 S. Broad St, Lancaster, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Salvation Army – 228 W. Hubert Ave, Lancaster, Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Please note: Items can be dropped off now through March 27.
Thank you all for your continued partnership and for helping ensure that local children and families can experience a little extra joy this Easter. Please feel free to share this request with your teams, networks, and community members who may be interested in contributing.
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