http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:11:08 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/Gardening/2026/04/01/stone-gardeners-urged-to-hunt-spotted-lanternfly-eggs/stories/20260330089 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/Gardening/2026/04/01/stone-gardeners-urged-to-hunt-spotted-lanternfly-eggs/stories/20260330089#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:17:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/Gardening/2026/04/01/stone-gardeners-urged-to-hunt-spotted-lanternfly-eggs/stories/20260330089 The warming temperatures have made gardeners excited about what is to be. A spotted lantern fly nymph in the area of Airport Highway and Lake Shore Avenue Aug. 3, 2023, in Toledo. A spotted lanternfly egg mass is visible on the tree. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/Gardening/2026/03/25/stone-ohio-drought-s-effects-still-shape-gardens/stories/20260325007 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/Gardening/2026/03/25/stone-ohio-drought-s-effects-still-shape-gardens/stories/20260325007#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:47:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/Gardening/2026/03/25/stone-ohio-drought-s-effects-still-shape-gardens/stories/20260325007 Today’s column began as an idea to remind readers of previous weather conditions — specifically the 2025 drought — and the lingering impacts the lack of rain has, and continues to have, on our plants. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/Gardening/2026/03/18/stone-spring-season-brings-change-and-anticipation/stories/20260316081 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/Gardening/2026/03/18/stone-spring-season-brings-change-and-anticipation/stories/20260316081#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:31:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/Gardening/2026/03/18/stone-spring-season-brings-change-and-anticipation/stories/20260316081 We had a taste of spring — and I am sure we all enjoyed it — and then Mother Nature provided the harsh reality that it is still March, with thrashing winds and colder temperatures. Dwarf iris are showcased at Toledo Botanical Garden. Dwarf iris are showcased at Toledo Botanical Garden.