Are you worried it is too late to start the summer-cutting garden you have been dreaming about? All is not lost! There is still time to plant and grow an abundance of cut flowers that you can enjoy in summer and into fall. When planting late in the season, I look for flowers that grow fast, handle Oklahoma heat, and keep blooming for months. Follow these tips to get started on a quick-grow summer garden. Maturity Date The maturity date is how long it will take the plant to flower from seed....

What to Do In Your Garden in Early Spring Early spring is a challenging time in the garden. You see the possibilities of what your garden could be, but it’s not quite “go time” yet. It’s too cold for many of your plants to be planted, yet early season weeds are already popping up. Caught between waiting for the soil to warm up and feeling a bit of urgency to get the garden started, it’s hard to know what to focus on first. Before you allow yourself to get anxious about all there is to be...

How a simple idea became a celebration of the seasons Sometimes the wish to create becomes an impetus for celebration. A few weeks ago,...