Can plants learn? Do they communicate with each other? Can they change their environment to survive? The intelligence of plants is a trendy new field of study among botanists and scientists. In 12/2015 National Geographic Magazine ran an article about the Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica.) The Sensitive Plant is amazing because when touched, it folds […]
We recently sat down with our local garden specialist Rick Patterson, and we are so excited to introduce a new feature coming to the Dimple Times in 2020. It’s called “Rick’s Garden Tips”, a question and answer area where Rick will answer some of your local gardening questions. While some of you are already used […]
I don’t own a lawnmower because I have no grass to mow. As I have stated many times, I am not one of those individuals who likes vast swaths of boring green lawns that take lots of water, herbicides, and fertilizers to maintain. However, I am a fan of ornamental grasses in the garden. Grasses […]
We usually think of cactus growing in the hot sandy deserts in the glare of a sizzling sun. But Holiday Cactus belong to the family called Schlumbergera. These beautiful flowering plants are from the tropical rain forests of Brazil and grow in the cool moist shade, often in the leaf mold in boughs of trees […]
One of the juggling acts for any caregiver is how to help make your loved one’s home easier to navigate while retaining the warmth and character of the space. Even when mobility is limited, the kitchen is probably still one of the most-used rooms in the house. Here are some inexpensive ideas to improve the […]
Halloween is the night spirits are let loose on the world. Friendly spirits are welcomed, while evil and dangerous spirits are scared away by the glow of a carved pumpkin face. In the old world people carved turnips to frighten off the bad spirits, but when they came to America they discovered pumpkins were much […]
Giant pumpkins will soon be making their way into Circleville for the Pumpkin Show weigh-off happening tomorrow morning… But you can catch a glimpse at a couple of some of the biggest pumpkins around that were just cut off their vines today! Bob Liggett and his granddaughter, Bella, have grown two big pumpkins – and […]
Growing a plant can take a lot of hard work, dedication and patience – but have you ever thought about what it would take to grow one of those giant pumpkins you see each and every year at the Pumpkin Show? Diane Gabriel, a retired biology teacher turned pumpkin grower, moved to Pickaway County from […]
When Pumpkin Show comes around, you can always expect to see some of the biggest, coolest pumpkins around – however, we’re giving you the chance to see a giant pumpkin before the crowds flood the streets in Downtown, Circleville at what is known as THE GREATEST FREE SHOW ON EARTH. It may not happen for […]
The beauty of autumn has been expressed as nature’s last fling before winter. There are many stories that explain why leaves change color when the weather turns colder. The following explanations offer both fantasy and truth in an effort to answer the familiar question about autumn leaves. The Native Americans told a legend to explain […]
