Jul 17 2023
Peppers are one of the most rewarding warm-season vegetables to grow at home. A single plant can produce fruit for weeks, and the choices range from sweet bell peppers and mild banana peppers to jalapeños, serranos, habaneros, and intensely hot specialty varieties. They do ask for a little patience. Pepper seeds germinate best in warm …
Jul 07 2023
Raised beds don’t have to be identical wooden rectangles filled with rows of vegetables. They can become herb gardens beside the kitchen, pollinator beds filled with flowers and vegetables, narrow gardens along a fence, accessible waist-high planters, or productive beds built around trellises. A well-designed raised bed can make gardening easier while also becoming an …
May 29 2023
Pumpkins are one of the most satisfying crops to grow for fall, but timing matters. Plant too early and mature pumpkins may sit for weeks before you need them. Plant too late and cool weather or frost may arrive before the fruit fully ripens. The right planting window depends on your climate, the variety you …
May 28 2023
Companion planting is often presented as a simple formula: put the right plants together and they will automatically grow better, repel pests, or improve each other’s flavor. In reality, the strongest reasons to choose potato companions are usually more practical. Good neighboring plants can help you use space efficiently, reduce bare soil, attract beneficial insects, …
May 18 2023
Garlic is one of those crops that rewards a little patience. Plant individual cloves in fall, let them establish before winter, watch them resume vigorous growth in spring, and by early summer you can be pulling entire heads of homegrown garlic from the garden. Oklahoma’s climate is well suited to this schedule. Oklahoma State University …
May 08 2022
Have you ever thought about what you can do to be more green? A great way to start is by teaching your kids about foods and gardens to help them build a deeper appreciation for the environment. 1) Teach your kids about seeds and where they come from. A good starting place is putting a bean …
Jul 04 2019
This year we decided since Coraline is now 3 years old, it would be a good time to introduce her to the family friendly activity of gardening. Not only will she truly learn where her favorite produce comes from, it is also a great tactile activity she can take part in. Not to mention it …
