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Warmer weather means flowers will soon bloom, but it is not only colorful plants and shrubs that will appear in the landscape. Hummingbirds are expected to arrive in Oklahoma at any time.
Read moreThe term rain garden is something of a misnomer. A rain garden conjures up visions of perpetually moist landscape features; juicy basins teeming with thirsty plants and perhaps an amphibian or two. In fact, rain gardens experience a wide range of moisture conditions, ranging from temporary flooded bog, to bone-dry. According to the Soil Science Society of America, a rain garden is a feature “used to slow, collect, infiltrate, and filter stormwater.” Rain gardens improve the environment, and look beautiful while doing it. Learn how to put rain gardens to work in your landscape.
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Gardening is beneficial in various ways. The AARP states that some of the health perks associated with gardening include improved mood, increased vitamin D levels (which benefits bones and immune system) and reduced risk of dementia. In addition, if gardening efforts include growing herbs, fruits and vegetables, it can be a cost-effective way to eat healthy.
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For fifteen years the TurfMutt Foundation has advocated for the care and use of yards, parks, and other green spaces – what the Foundation calls “backyarding.” The outdoor areas around us makes everyday activities like working, dining, and working out more enjoyable, and they are also good for the planet.
Read moreOwning and running a farm or homestead can be a fulfilling and productive lifestyle. It gives you the independence to grow your own food, so you know exactly where it comes from and how it was treated, and the ability to make a living selling the excess.
Read moreThe Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is showing the High School Juried Art Exhibit which features 188 works by 106 artists from Prague High School, Bethel High School, North Rock Creek High School, Tecumseh High School, Earlsboro High School, and the Oklahoma Bible Academy. These talented, local artists worked in a variety of mediums such as painting, sculpture, pottery, drawing, and many more. The exhibit ends April 28.
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News Release The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) is celebrating a safe and successful total solar eclipse after southeast Oklahoma hosted thousands and generated millions of dollars in economic activity.
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