Wintering your geraniums Wed, Nov 19, 2008 | Add a comment Q. How can I overwinter my geraniums? A. Although geraniums can be overwintered, this can result in carry-over of diseases and insects pests from year to year; so it may be best to purchase new...

Winter work for your garden Wed, Nov 19, 2008 | Add a comment Winter is a great time to prune and trim plants while they are dormant. It's easier deciding what branches need to go with the leaves out of the way. It's also good for the plants, because when...

Oklahoma Orchid Society to sell plants Tue, Nov 18, 2008 | Add a comment Orchid society to sell plants Want to take a special centerpiece to your Thanksgiving dinner? Show up with a potted orchid and delight your host or hostess. The Oklahoma Orchid Society will hold a...

Growing orchids woman’s passion Mon, Nov 17, 2008 | Add a comment DALLAS — The personalities that gravitate to the world of competitive orchid-growing know the size of the gardener’s greenhouse doesn’t matter nearly as much as the depth of the...

Violas, pansies durable plants Sun, Nov 16, 2008 | Add a comment Pansies and violas are planted in the fall, and they bloom until late spring when temperatures get too hot. Without a doubt, these are the best value for your gardening dollar. They are so good...

Geraniums can be overwintered Mon, Nov 17, 2008 | Add a comment Q: How can I keep my geraniums over winter? A: Although geraniums can be overwintered, this can result in carry-over of diseases and insect pests from year to year. So, it may be best to buy new...

Connecticut court ruling allows gay couples to wed Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Comments 1 WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Same-sex couples exchanged vows Wednesday for the first time in Connecticut amid cheers and tears of joy. Surrounded by red roses and smiles, Jody Mock and Elizabeth...

Enjoy life before becoming compost Sun, Nov 9, 2008 | Add a comment Fall is rushing by with tree leaves turning from deep-green food factories full of chlorophyll to the yellow, orange and red colors of fall. Just as the colors change, we get gusting winds such as...

Chlorophyll decreases, colors change Sun, Nov 2, 2008 | Add a comment Q. What causes the leaves to turn color in the fall? A. The green in leaves is chlorophyll, which is responsible for catching the sun’s energy and converting it into energy for plant growth....

Mystery Man's Annual Visit to Poe Grave Sat, Jan 19, 2008 BALTIMORE (AP) -- Undeterred by controversy, a mysterious visitor paid his annual tribute at the grave of Edgar Allan Poe early Saturday, placing three red roses and a half-filled bottle...

Sad Day for Racing: Barbaro Euthanized Tue, Aug 1, 2006 KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) -- So many people felt a stake in Barbaro's recovery. They imagined his pain, grimaced each time he faltered, took heart as each day passed and he was still...

May 12 - Sept. 21 Thu, Sep 21, 2006 --- A NewsOK special edition by Helen Ford Wallace -- Couple hear the call of the wild in their own backyard ecosystem Sun, Jul 30, 2006 HARRAH - Shirley Meadows’ yard is more of an ecosystem than a lawn. Skunks, raccoons, snakes, deer and a turtle she has named George meander through her 1.5 acres outside of Harrah. Brush has...

Footprints linked in double murder trial Tue, Jun 20, 2006 MARIETTA -- On the second day of testimony in the double homicide of James Walker West and Lena Belle West, jurors heard that footprint impressions found in the West's flower bed and...

Fruit lovers beware: Norman Farm Market features all favorites Fri, Jun 16, 2006 By Sharon Harrell MyNewsOK Contributor NORMAN -- If mouth-watering blueberries and sweet, ripe peaches are your idea of delicious summer fare, then you'll find them and much more today at the...

Putting down roots Thu, Jun 15, 2006 CHOCTAW Dianna Wilkerson grew up on a farm, her mother managed a commercial greenhouse, and her grandmother was the diva of dahlias. "I've had my thumb stuck in a pot of dirt since I was a...

Water important factor for healthy plants Thu, Jun 8, 2006 Most of the state was blessed to get some rain last week, and a few areas got several inches. With our hot summerlike temperatures and gusty winds, our land can dry out very quickly, so don't get...

Garden clubs Thu, Jun 8, 2006 MEETINGS -- The Central Oklahoma Bonsai Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Will Rogers Garden Center, 3400 NW 36. Rick Wiens will present "Using Junipers for Bonsai." For more information,...

Dinner guests celebrate birthday Fri, Jun 2, 2006 Linda Carpenter celebrated her 60th birthday May 23 at a dinner party given by her sister, Terry Bradley. The invitation shaped like a lollipop said, "Linda has 60 years licked!" Vases of pink and...

Remembering child key to dealing with loss Sun, May 28, 2006 Time does not heal all wounds. I was again reminded of that as I attended two memorial services this week for sons of friends of mine. One was a child, Fletcher Vines, 11, son of Paul and Gail...