The Oklahoma Blizzard of 2009 is over, and citizens all over the state are helping each other dig out from under drifts of four feet or more....
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If you're still looking for the perfect gift for your gardener, it's not too late. Why not a garden-themed ornament for their Christmas tree?...
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There are many ways to decorate one's home for Christmas (or the other holidays celebrated this time of year), but nothing is nicer than a real...
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Euphorbia pulcherrima, better known as the poinsettia, graces many houses during the holidays, especially for those people who celebrate Christmas....
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Jennifer R. Bartley's book, Designing the New Kitchen Garden: An American Potager Handbook, is an interesting read for several reasons. I met Bartley...
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There are a lot of good reasons to make your own compost for it is the most important, basic structure to good soil. If your native soil looks...
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According to the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, it is illegal to own chickens in your backyard unless your property encompasses one acre, and there are...
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"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now." Chinese Proverb Interested in planting some trees...
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Earlier, I explained about the Oklahoma Proven Selections and why they're good for gardeners trying to grow plants in hot, dusty, dry Oklahoma....
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Some of the best plants for the summer garden in hot places like Oklahoma are that group of plants known as cupheas. Cupheas can be tall or short,...
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