Census: Columbus Ranked 13th Fastest Growing US City

The US Census Bureau released initial estimates for the period running between July 2013 and July 2014 earlier this year, which showed the Columbus Metropolitan Area gaining 25,504 people and Franklin County gaining 17,559 people. Updated numbers released today for that same time period show the City of Columbus proper gaining 12,421 people, making it the 13th fastest growing city in the US.

Columbus is growing. Quickly. 

Census: Columbus Ranked 13th Fastest Growing US City

The US Census Bureau released initial estimates for the period running between July 2013 and July 2014 earlier this year, which showed the Columbus Metropolitan Area gaining 25,504 people and Franklin County gaining 17,559 people. Updated numbers released today for that same time period show the City of Columbus proper gaining 12,421 people, making it the 13th fastest growing city in the US.

Columbus is growing. Quickly. 

Young Trees Need Training

The purchase has been made and the trees are in the ground.  You may ask, "What is the next step?"  In addition to immediate water and maintenance  practices to deal with broken, rubbing or misshapen branches, the next five years is very important for both the establishment and training of the shape of the tree to come.

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Young Trees Need Training

The purchase has been made and the trees are in the ground.  You may ask, "What is the next step?"  In addition to immediate water and maintenance  practices to deal with broken, rubbing or misshapen branches, the next five years is very important for both the establishment and training of the shape of the tree to come.

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Gallery Hop May 2015

With near-perfect weather and springtime excitement in the air, the Short North was alive and buzzing this evening for this month’s installment of Gallery Hop. Patios were filled throughout the district with diners and drinkers, sidewalks were filled with arts patrons and shoppers, and there were plenty of extra sights, sounds and smells to take in ranging from food trucks to furries and street protesters to street musicians.

Below is a snapshot of Gallery Hop festivities.

Gallery Hop May 2015

With near-perfect weather and springtime excitement in the air, the Short North was alive and buzzing this evening for this month’s installment of Gallery Hop. Patios were filled throughout the district with diners and drinkers, sidewalks were filled with arts patrons and shoppers, and there were plenty of extra sights, sounds and smells to take in ranging from food trucks to furries and street protesters to street musicians.

Below is a snapshot of Gallery Hop festivities.

Carpenter Bee Complaints

BYGLers have begun to hear from homeowners about Carpenter Bees (Xylocopa virginica) and notably their hovering aggressive behavior that tends to bring them into conflict with humans.

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Carpenter Bee Complaints

BYGLers have begun to hear from homeowners about Carpenter Bees (Xylocopa virginica) and notably their hovering aggressive behavior that tends to bring them into conflict with humans.

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Hosta Information

 This may not be a new perennial to most gardeners, but hostas are still a favorite for the shade garden.  These plants, which are grown for their foliage, are easy to grow.  From yellow-green, dark green, green-white variegated, to blue colors as well as oval, heart-shaped or strap-shaped leaves; the shapes and colors come in endless varieties.  


Hosta Information Here

Hosta Information

 This may not be a new perennial to most gardeners, but hostas are still a favorite for the shade garden.  These plants, which are grown for their foliage, are easy to grow.  From yellow-green, dark green, green-white variegated, to blue colors as well as oval, heart-shaped or strap-shaped leaves; the shapes and colors come in endless varieties.  


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Firewood Beetle Flare-up

 This is the time of the year when a number of beetles can emerge from firewood stored in or around homes ... to the surprise and consternation of homeowners!

Now is a critical time

Firewood Beetle Flare-up

 This is the time of the year when a number of beetles can emerge from firewood stored in or around homes ... to the surprise and consternation of homeowners!

Now is a critical time

The 2015 Columbus Festival Season

It’s the time that many wait for, the warm weather and the fun outdoor festival season, music, food, home tours, funnel cakes, and more! Below is a list of festivals beginning now and running through 2015. Get out your calendar and start filling it in! If you know of a festival that should be included, comment and let us know and we’ll add it. This should be a great start to help get your weekends crammed with fun events all summer long. Enjoy!

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The 2015 Columbus Festival Season

It’s the time that many wait for, the warm weather and the fun outdoor festival season, music, food, home tours, funnel cakes, and more! Below is a list of festivals beginning now and running through 2015. Get out your calendar and start filling it in! If you know of a festival that should be included, comment and let us know and we’ll add it. This should be a great start to help get your weekends crammed with fun events all summer long. Enjoy!

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Growing Degree Days (GDD) Gardening

GDD is a measure of the daily maximum and minimum temperature and directly relates to growth and development of plants and insects.  The GDD of any zip code location in Ohio is estimated using the GDD of ten OARDC weather stations and available on the web at:  http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/gdd/.


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Growing Degree Days (GDD) Gardening

GDD is a measure of the daily maximum and minimum temperature and directly relates to growth and development of plants and insects.  The GDD of any zip code location in Ohio is estimated using the GDD of ten OARDC weather stations and available on the web at:  http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/gdd/.


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