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Oklahoma State University Extension and the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association will host the 2024 Oklahoma Pecan Growers Conference, Trade Show and Field Day May 30 through June 1.
Read moreGardening is an engaging hobby that can provide a host of benefits, some of which may surprise even the most devoted gardeners. For example, the Harvard Medical School notes that just 30 minutes of gardening activities burns 135 calories, making gardening a fun and simple way to incorporate more exercise into your daily routine. In addition, scientists have long proven that gardening releases the hormones serotonin and dopamine in the brain, each of which are associated with improved mood.
Read moreLaying flock provides magnificent mulch with chicken manure fertilizer for the best garden ever grown by its Georgia Master Gardener owner.
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Create a compost pile. Composting is an ecofriendly way to enrich lawns and gardens. Composting helps to conserve water because compost promotes moisture retention in soil, reducing homeowners’ need to water their lawns and gardens while also helping them to save money on their water bills. Composting also helps homeowners avoid the need to use potentially harmful chemical fertilizers because compost is a natural, slow release fertilizer. In addition, according to Canada’s Green Action Centre, compostable materials make up 40 percent of residential waste. So composting can dramatically reduce the amount of waste homeowners ultimately send to landfills.
Read moreFor 15 years the Turf-Mutt Foundation has advocated for the care and use of yards, parks, and other green spaces. These outdoor areas facilitate “backyarding,” the act of taking every day activities that we normally do inside into the outdoor spaces around us such as dining, working, relaxing and more. This not only makes life more enjoyable, but it also improves the health and well-being of people, pets and the planet.
Read moreWASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis joined Biden-Harris administration officials, prominent historians, museum leaders, conservation leaders and others today to honor the legacy and contributions of a diverse range of women and girls to our country and highlight the Administration’s efforts to increase the representation of women’s history in sites across America.
Read moreToday’s birthdays include Derek Anderson, Roger Barnes, Lester Bettelyoun, Darlene Carbitcher, Ben Carter, Mark Easley, Kevin Fixico, Ginny Hacker, Kelsey Houck, Piper Houghton, Daniel Khoury, Ryan Lehman, Kena Seeley, Peggy Goforth & Ayani Tebe.
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