Hi, I’m Dee, a professional garden writer and speaker born and raised in Oklahoma. Here you’ll find all my best dirt on gardening and travel. Welcome!
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Summer garden waits for fall
In July and August, my summer garden waits for fall. We are in that in-between stage in the vegetable and perennial gardens. Phlox paniculata is starting to flower, and the Read More
Green grows the meadow
Green grows the meadow. And, yellow, red, orange, and purple for that matter.
Grow lavender in Oklahoma
It isn’t easy to grow lavender in Oklahoma, but it is well worth it. Drainage is the biggest issue. Lavender, like many Mediterranean herbs, wants sharp drainage. As the hosts Read More
Daylily magic
Every year I think my garden won’t have its usual daylily magic. Maybe it’s too dry, too cold, too hot, but each year, come June, the daylilies spring into action Read More
Long spring, hot summer
Did you miss me? I’ve missed you in more ways than you know. It’s been a very long spring and we’re heading into a long, hot summer. Get that drip Read More
Vegetable garden report
Peas, peas and more peas are the stars of this vegetable garden report. Lettuce was the star last week, but, alas, the lettuce turned bitter in the summer sun. Lettuce Read More
A very rosy spring
We’re having a very rosy spring at Little Cedar Garden this year. In fact, as I walk down the pebbled paths in the back garden I’m struck by the scent Read More
Vegetable garden late April
We are in the last week of April, and the vegetable garden is doing just fine thank you. In fact, it’s doing a little too fine. The spring crops are Read More
Grow an Oklahoma summer vegetable garden
Good morning everyone. I see you’re searching for how to grow an Oklahoma summer vegetable garden. Good for you! Garden on my friends! But, wait. We have an entire week Read More
Spring garden update
It’s time for a spring garden update. Everything in the perennial garden is leafed out and ready to be frozen next week if temperatures go below 32°F. Last week, the Read More
