Lifestyle

Hello all gardening friends. A new garden season begins.

The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is encouraging metro area schools to apply for its OKC Living Classroom grant program, which includes professional development opportunities for teachers, access to the National Wildlife Federation’s Monarch Mission Curriculum, and up to $1,500 for each school selected to purchase supplies to create a monarch garden. The program is a partnership with the Oklahoma Monarch and Pollinator Collaborative (Okies for Monarchs) and the National Wildlife Federation.

Hello, Shawnee! I hope the month of March has started out well for you and your family! If you have kids or grandkids in school, they are no doubt looking forward to Spring Break!

February started off with a warm and pleasant stretch, reaching a summery 89 degrees in several locations on Feb. 3, breaking the all-time high temperature record for that date—87 degrees, set in Erick back in 1934.

Bulldogs, with their trademark wrinkled faces and charming personalities, are among the top 10 most beloved dog breeds in the United States, according to the American Kennel Club. Yet, bulldogs also come with some special health challenges that potential and current owners should be aware of to provide their dogs with the best life possible.

Gift cards were likely a popular present over the recent holiday season. They are an easy last-minute gift and are a traditional fall back for those hard-to-buy-for friends and family members.