September has arrived with a mix of Oklahoma gardening temperatures and what some deem the most important event of the year, OU and OSU football! As Oklahoma gardeners however, we also recognize the importance of September. Watch for Oklahoma’s oldest symbol, adopted in 1893, 14 years before statehood. The dark green leaves and white berries […]
How To Select The "Right " Onion For Oklahoma Gardens
Once again it is March, and the onion sets have begun to come up out of “the valley”. It is the perfect time for Oklahoma Gardeners to purchase, if they have not already done so, and plant their onion sets. If you have had some of the experiences I have had with onions, then you […]
Powdery Mildew On Oklahoma Plants
Powdery mildew is one of the most common and easily recognized diseases on Oklahoma plants. Given the right conditions almost no plant is immune to it however some plants are more susceptible than others. Some of Oklahoma’s most susceptible plants to powdery mildew are Crepe Myrtle, Lilacs, phlox, roses, squash and cucumbers. Powdery Mildew on […]
Oklahoma Red Dirt Gardening Calendar for March
Plant Oklahoma trees, shrubs and other permanent plants can still be planted. Cultivate your Oklahoma beds to get rid of weeds. If you have a lot of weeds, cover the bed with 5 sheets of newspaper and top with compost. Begin warm season crops like lettuce, cauliflower, peas, radish, potatoes, spinach and onion. read article […]
Oklahoma Gardeners Love Crapemyrtles Part III
PRUNING YOUR OKLAHOMA CRAPEMYRTLE: It is a very common misconception that pruning back Crapemyrtles in the winter increases the flower production the next year. This “hacking back” of the limbs actually creates less flower production because the plant tries to first make up the growth that has been cut away before setting new buds and […]
Where This Red Dirt Gardener Buys Organic Products
Moving here from Texas left me disappointed in the organic gardening products available to begin gardening in my new yard. The red dirt was rich in minerals that the plants would be unable to utilize due to the red dirt’s composition of the finest of soil particles. How was I going to break down the red sticky […]