I was going to write "Five lessons from GWA" because it's short, to the point and SEO friendly, but the organization's new …
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Hydrangeas for Oklahoma’s finicky climate
Do you like hydrangeas, but despair of growing them in hot and sunny Oklahoma? Here are several hydrangeas for Oklahoma's finicky …
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Gardening isn’t easy
Gardening isn't easy. It isn't hard, but it is work. I think garden communicators should be more honest and open about that. …
Return to paradise
A week ago Sunday, we drove in from Tomball and Sugar Land, Texas and returned to paradise. I spoke in both locations which was …
Freezes happen
You may remember I cautioned against getting too excited over spring's warm temperatures and gentle breezes. It's only March. We …
Ten tips to start gardening
It's January. Time for the annual seed catalog roundup, but I don't want to do one, so I'm not going to. I'm working on several …
Goodbye 2015, but before you go….
Two thousand fifteen, you were an exceptional year, and a lot happened around the Red Dirt ranch. It's nearly time to move on to …
Gardens take planning
The United States went off daylight saving time and back to standard time last weekend. That means the dark closes in more quickly …
An October state of mind
As I step outside my back door just after dawn, my Nikon hangs over my shoulder and across my hip. I balance a cup in my right …
Sow a cutting garden
I used to read about cutting gardens in magazines, and while I was attracted to the idea, I felt overwhelmed at implementing it. …
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day: Pollinator Buffet
When you plan your garden in early February, what do you consider most important? Do you want fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, or …
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Summer flowers for summer heat
July temperatures are above normal today, but it is the middle of an Oklahoma summer so I'm not surprised. This post started out …