Poem: Miss Kitty the Tumbleweed
Tyler Smothers My Pop would say she’s Miss Kitty but half as nice. The Gunsmoke theme plays on before the record scratch— He put on… Login to continue reading Login…
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Meat processing plants grow with local consumer demand
By Gail Ellis OSU STILLWATER, Okla. – As more consumers seek locally sourced products to connect with the land, many farmers and ranchers are stepping… Login to continue reading Login…
August gardening tips for Oklahoma
Pat Neasbitt Master Gardener Special to The Ardmoreite and News-Star July was a typical month in Oklahoma – that means it was weird weather-wise. July… Login to continue reading Login…
Summer watering is critical to plant survival
Pat Neasbitt Master Gardener Special to The Ardmoreite and News-Star I can’t say that this summer has had unusual weather for Oklahoma because unusual is… Login to continue reading Login…
Shawnee Parks and Recreation
Amy Riggins City of Shawnee Recreation Hey Shawnee, it’s back to school time! With several of the local public schools reopening this week or next,… Login to continue reading Login…
Severe wildfire warnings coming to a TV station near you
By Clay Pope You can always tell where a person is from based on how they respond to severe weather warnings. Years ago, I was… Login to continue reading Login…
Hay Bales: Fall weed control considerations
Mike Trammell Pottawatomie County Ag Educator & Multi- County Agronomist It is time to consider fall weed control applications on pastures that may have become… Login to continue reading Login…
Pet Talk: Recognizing when your pig has a skin condition
School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University As the summer heat continues to simmer, the risk of painful sunburns continues to be… Login to continue reading Login…
Seed saving secrets
Pat Neasbitt Master Gardener Special to The Ardmoreite and News-Star Collecting seeds to grow plants and share with others is part of the enjoyment of… Login to continue reading Login…
Gardening: Best Buds for Life
Submitted Cheryl Sevy, a student in the 2023 Multi-County Master Gardener class in Shawnee, offers her “Best Buds for Life” poem. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary…