Pear Rust in Ohio?

We are all used to seeing cedar apple rust, cedar hawthorn rust and cedar quince rust fungi on their dual hosts of junipers and Rosaceous hosts such as apple, crabapple, the occasional quince, and perhaps serviceberry in Ohio. I was much surprised to see what I think are Callery pear trees speckled with bright orange-red rust symptoms in German Village in Columbus this past week, however.  MoreStory

Poison Hemlock Towers Over Infested Fields and Landscapes in Southern Ohio

Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) is among the most deadly plants in North America.  This non-native invasive weed contains highly toxic piperidine alkaloid compounds, including coniine and gamma-coniceine, which cause respiratory failure and death when ingested by mammals.  The roots are more toxic than the leaves and stems; however, all parts of the plant including the seeds should be considered dangerous.  It is a common misconception that poison hemlock sap will cause skin rashes and blisters.  In fact, poison hemlock toxins must be ingested or enter through the eyes, cuts, or other openings to cause poisoning.  SEE MORE

Development is not meeting the demand for walkable neighborhoods

• 56 percent of millennials and 46 percent of baby boomers prefer to live in more walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods; demand is also evidenced by sharp increases in rents in recent years.
• While there is a growing shortage of multi-family housing, the nation’s current supply of single-family homes is estimated to exceed future demand for at least the next 25 years                                                                                                                                                                                                          See Entire Store Here   

Columbus Opens City’s First Protected Bike Lane to the Public

While cyclists have already been utilizing some of the completed portions of the new bike lanes along Fourth and Summit Streets for several weeks, the new project officially opened to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony held yesterday afternoon by city leaders. The new installment includes the first protected lane in the City of Columbus, which runs along Summit from Hudson Street to Eleventh Avenue — a major thoroughfare in the University District.

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Columbus Opens City’s First Protected Bike Lane to the Public

While cyclists have already been utilizing some of the completed portions of the new bike lanes along Fourth and Summit Streets for several weeks, the new project officially opened to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony held yesterday afternoon by city leaders. The new installment includes the first protected lane in the City of Columbus, which runs along Summit from Hudson Street to Eleventh Avenue — a major thoroughfare in the University District.

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Valley Dale Ballroom Reopens with Help by Made From Scratch Catering Firm

After spending the better part of 2015 closed, the historic Valley Dale Ballroom on Sunbury Road is scheduled to reopen this month under the control of new management. Locally based catering and event firm Made From Scratch will be taking over the day to day operations, following the completion of renovations to the main ballroom.

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Valley Dale Ballroom Reopens with Help by Made From Scratch Catering Firm

After spending the better part of 2015 closed, the historic Valley Dale Ballroom on Sunbury Road is scheduled to reopen this month under the control of new management. Locally based catering and event firm Made From Scratch will be taking over the day to day operations, following the completion of renovations to the main ballroom.

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American companies are falling back in love with downtowns

A June 2015 report from Smart Growth America, global real estate advisors Cushman & Wakefield and the Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis at George Washington University School of Business detailed the recent trend. The report, “Core Values — Why American Companies are Moving Downtown,” tracked nearly 500 companies that have moved or expanded in downtowns in the last five years. Those businesses covered a wide range of industries, from professional, scientific and technical services to information, finance, insurance, manufacturing and retail.

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American companies are falling back in love with downtowns

A June 2015 report from Smart Growth America, global real estate advisors Cushman & Wakefield and the Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis at George Washington University School of Business detailed the recent trend. The report, “Core Values — Why American Companies are Moving Downtown,” tracked nearly 500 companies that have moved or expanded in downtowns in the last five years. Those businesses covered a wide range of industries, from professional, scientific and technical services to information, finance, insurance, manufacturing and retail.

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Next: The Baby Boomers Aren’t Done Yet

There are now 76 million Baby Boomers. The first wave of Baby Boomers recently reached the age of 70 and the trailing edge of that generation are now in their early 50s. Marketers like to concentrate their attentions on the 18-35 year old Millennial demographic, but the Boomers continue to wield a lot of economic and (via lobbying efforts by AARP) political clout. Although they are aging, the Baby Boomers are not going away quietly.

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Next: The Baby Boomers Aren’t Done Yet

There are now 76 million Baby Boomers. The first wave of Baby Boomers recently reached the age of 70 and the trailing edge of that generation are now in their early 50s. Marketers like to concentrate their attentions on the 18-35 year old Millennial demographic, but the Boomers continue to wield a lot of economic and (via lobbying efforts by AARP) political clout. Although they are aging, the Baby Boomers are not going away quietly.

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Opera Columbus Launches First Columbus Performing Arts Prize Project

The first artistic project supported by the recently created Columbus Performing Arts Prize debuts this weekend. Armide, presented by Opera Columbus at the Southern Theatre downtown, promises to amaze audiences.   

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Opera Columbus Launches First Columbus Performing Arts Prize Project

The first artistic project supported by the recently created Columbus Performing Arts Prize debuts this weekend. Armide, presented by Opera Columbus at the Southern Theatre downtown, promises to amaze audiences.   

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Installing Public Restrooms Downtown

Public toilets are not something people like to talk about, but resulting problems from the absence of proper facilities cause real problems in urban centers. Columbus is no exception, and a pilot program is being planned to bring public restrooms downtown. See Full Story Here

Installing Public Restrooms Downtown

Public toilets are not something people like to talk about, but resulting problems from the absence of proper facilities cause real problems in urban centers. Columbus is no exception, and a pilot program is being planned to bring public restrooms downtown. See Full Story Here

Dogs in the Garden - Plants to Avoid

This section features a list of plants that may cause harm to dogs and other pets. We have listed below some plants to avoid alphabetically by their common names. We have also given the botanical Latin name of each plant. Also, be aware of potentially toxic houseplants you may have in your home, and keep them well out of reach of your pet.

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Dogs in the Garden - Plants to Avoid

This section features a list of plants that may cause harm to dogs and other pets. We have listed below some plants to avoid alphabetically by their common names. We have also given the botanical Latin name of each plant. Also, be aware of potentially toxic houseplants you may have in your home, and keep them well out of reach of your pet.

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Tree Leaves Dropping Early Means...What?

The calls have begun to come into the Extension offices from concerned citizens, regarding their trees which are dropping leaves.  Most of the concerns for the trees center on these leaf losses and whether or not the trees are dying.  While there is no direct correlation between early leaf loss or coloration and tree death, it may suggest that there are stress factors which are impacting that tree.

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Tree Leaves Dropping Early Means...What?

The calls have begun to come into the Extension offices from concerned citizens, regarding their trees which are dropping leaves.  Most of the concerns for the trees center on these leaf losses and whether or not the trees are dying.  While there is no direct correlation between early leaf loss or coloration and tree death, it may suggest that there are stress factors which are impacting that tree.

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Worthington Ranked #2 Hottest Housing Market in US

Last month, Realtor.com named the Columbus market as one of the hottest in the country. Today, Realtor.com has released a report of the latest home sales data that drills down by individual zip code, and has determined that 43085 in Worthington is the 2nd hottest housing zip in the entire US.

The median list price is $218,000 for the zip code, and houses are only on the market for a median of 26 days.  The Story is Here !