A garden without beautiful foliage is boring especially in the middle of a hot summer. Except in Oklahoma's most temperate years, most flowers slow down or even stop. That's why …
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A garden without beautiful foliage is boring especially in the middle of a hot summer. Except in Oklahoma's most temperate years, most flowers slow down or even stop. That's why …
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I'm back from speaking at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show. What a whirlwind trip and a breath of Spring! My suitcases are bulging with gifts, and I also snuck in a few dahlias …
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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 new speaking engagements for spring and summer, and …
I don't know how you feel about winter, but if you've read RDR in the last eight years, you know it's not my favorite season. That's an understatement. Oklahoma skies are gray and …
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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 the babe of 2016, but first, let's reflect over our …
December Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day is all about Christmas Flowers at RDR. While waiting for the big day, I've been decorating and using some of my favorite Christmas flowers like …
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The United States went off daylight saving time and back to standard time last weekend. That means the dark closes in more quickly in the evenings, and if you live in Oklahoma, you …
After last Saturday's garden tour, I find myself in a reflective mood. You had questions. I've got answers. I couldn't get to all of you on tour day so I'll address some things …
Hello gang! I bet you thought I would be MIA for Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day hosted by Carol at May Dreams Gardens. Nope, I ran outside this morning to take a few photos of what's …
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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 hand and take a sip of PG Tips. It's cool enough this …
The Oklahoma Horticultural Society holds a garden tour each fall showcasing Oklahoma gardens in various parts of Oklahoma City, or its surrounding suburbs. The ticket price goes to …
When you plan your garden in early February, what do you consider most important? Do you want fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, or a mix of each? Do you think only of what you …
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