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  1. Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-1624

    space is limited and also a good way to learn as well as share gardening knowledge with others. For ... a great way to grow tomatoes and other garden vegetables.  Photo by Gary Gao, OSU Extension.   Figure 4. ... plants should be watered on a regular basis, it is a good idea to place the garden close to a water ...

  2. Repetitive Motion

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-7909

    Small Farm and Gardening Safety and Health Series AEX-790.9 Agriculture and Natural Resources ... Biological Engineering Due to the nature of their work, farmers and gardeners are often involved in manual ... • Learn how to use or move equipment so that the same motions are not repeated over and over. • Avoid ...

  3. Wood Chippers and Shredders

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-79034

    Small Farm and Gardening Safety and Health Series AEX-790.34 Agriculture and Natural Resources ... chippers and shredders used by farmers and gardeners are smaller portable units and tractor-mounted, ... the work location by hand or with the use of a garden tractor. Tractor-Mounted, PTO-Driven Units These ...

  4. Hypothermia and Frostbite

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-79012

    Small Farm and Gardening Safety and Health Series AEX-790.12 Agriculture and Natural Resources ... Biological Engineering Gardeners and farmers work long hours in a wide range of environmental conditions. As ... with body heat by placing the affected area under clothing or next to warmer body parts, such as an ...

  5. Power Take-Off (PTO) Shielding for Trainers and Supervisors

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892240

    to give examples of incidents that can occur when shielding is not in place. Review the important ... points. Have workers take the True/False quiz to check their learning. Background Workers can be injured ... accidents. But PTO shields cannot work if they are not in place. And PTO shields cannot work if they are ...

  6. Slugs and Their Management in Landscapes

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-2010

    decaying plant material, do not place weed remains or fresh grass clippings in the garden. Place these into ... appetites for a wide variety of plants found around the home, yards, and gardens. Young seedling plants are ... gardens. They also commonly feed on turfgrasses, although little damage is observed. It’s just unpleasant ...

  7. Three-Point Rotary Lawn and Brush Mower Safety

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-79031

    Small Farm and Gardening Safety and Health Series AEX-790.31 Agriculture and Natural Resources ... avoid riding on the runners. Keep all guards in place and well maintained, including the PTO shield. ... AEX-192.1.57. Columbus, OH: Ohio State University Extension, 2006.   Reviewer: Kent McGuire, CFAES Safety and ...

  8. Growing Onions in the Garden

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1616

    ohioline.osu.edu entitled “ Soil Testing for Ohio Lawns, Landscapes, Fruit Crops, and Vegetable Gardens ” to learn ... growing well in Ohio. Photo by Tim Malinich, OSU Extension. The common onion (Allium cepa) is the most ... popular vegetable in Ohio home gardens. Onions are known to be adaptable, which helps onions to be grown ...

  9. Collecting and Submitting a Turfgrass Sample to the Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-3087

    be found at ppdc.osu.edu. It is recommended that you send pictures of the area. These can greatly ... diagnostician. Place the form and photos in a plastic bag to prevent moisture from damaging the papers. Place it ... Kottman Hall 2021 Coffey Road Columbus, Ohio 43210   Following these steps can help the diagnostician to ...

  10. Drones for Spraying Pesticides—Opportunities and Challenges

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-540

    and/or any passengers. When not in use, the spray drone should be stored in a locked and secure place ... restriction in the near future. Check the FAA website often to learn current requirements on swarming. ... henry.osu.edu/program-areas/agriculture-and-natural-resources/precision-agriculture-technology. The Ohio Department of Agriculture’s (ODA) website is another resource that includes information ...

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