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Cheryl Sevy Master Gardener Native bees are truly a hidden treasure. They can be found in North America wherever flowers bloom, from forest to our… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

When should I apply weed control for winter annual weeds?

We expect our perennials to bloom in spring and summer, but fall is the best season for flowers. A plant’s goal in life is to set seeds for reproduction. If we keep the flowers cut off - deadheaded - as they start to go to seed, they will try to make more seeds by flowering repeatedly until stopped by freezing weather.

The Equestrian jumping, Gymnastics, men’s Decathlon, women’s Heptathlon and Artistic (formerly synchronized) Swimming are my favorite Olympic events. After 17 days, the 2024 Olympics have finished. I never missed an Olympic Zone each night at 6:30 p.m., and caught what competitions I could every day. NBC Universal has Olympic rights through 2032.

Sonya McDaniel Extension Educator, FCS/CED The beginning of school means changes from the “free-flowing” days of summer to regular daily routines. Though these August to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Bill Hagen is a retired OBU professor. He lives in Shawnee with his cat. Contact him at billha47@hotmail.com.

OBU Worship ministry leaders from across the heartland are invited to gather for the Heartland Worship 2024 conference and concert on October 5 at Oklahoma… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

The OSU Extension Office has a new face to welcome and answer your Agriculture questions. The Pottawatomie County Agriculture Extension Educator position has been vacant since Mike Trammell was promoted to the fulltime Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Southeast District Area Agronomist in February.

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