Growing vegetables is a fun and worthwhile gardening endeavor, but it may not be suitable for your needs or conditions. Gardening in containers, though, may just be the perfect solution for you. This week we will discuss everything you need to know to prepare the perfect containers to grow flowers or vegetables! Thursday, April 10, 2014
Soil in Oklahoma can be difficult to prepare for spring gardening and difficult to maintain in a nutritious state through the growing season. Since our soil may not be ideal in many places – too much sand or too much clay – we have to add amendments to enhance its growing capability. Composting is an ideal way to do that. Thursday, March 06, 2014
Here’s a fun project for your garden that can also involve the kids or grandkids! Plant a zoo garden using plants with animal names! Thursday, February 27, 2014
Roses are one of the most popular plants in Oklahoma gardens, and many are relatively easy to grow, especially the disease-resistant varieties like the Knock Out® rose. Roses offer color and fragrance in the garden, and many make wonderful cut flowers. If you have a garden, you should try your hand at growing roses! Thursday, February 20, 2014
Red, White and Blue Potatoes - Just in Time for July 4th
By Judy Kautz, Master Gardener
Gardeners like to experiment with new and unusual plants and vegetables, just to keep things interesting in their gardens. And one of the most exciting things about experimenting is sharing with fellow gardeners, especially if the experiment turns out to be a success.
Theresa, one of the master gardeners in our area, decided to try her hand at raising potatoes this spring. Of course, potatoes like cool weather and they mature in early summer, so this is the prime time for harvesting this year's spring crop. Not satisfied with plain old potatoes, she decided to plant red, white and blue potatoes for the 2012 crop.
