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Fall Flowers for Fall Pollinators

Sep 16, 2026

Support fall pollinators in Oklahoma with late-blooming plants like asters, goldenrods and azure blue sage that provide essential nectar and pollen.

What is Certified Naturally Grown?

Aug 13, 2026

Learn about Certified Naturally Grown (CNG), an alternative to USDA Organic certification, and explore sustainable production practices at an upcoming Oklahoma field day.

Managing the Heat and Drought in the Landscape

Aug 13, 2026

Learn how to protect Oklahoma landscapes during summer heat and drought with practical tips for watering, mulching, mowing, prioritizing plants, and conserving water.

A Cautionary Note on Homemade Pesticides

Aug 13, 2026

Learn why homemade pesticides made with dish soap, vinegar, salt, and other household ingredients may pose risks to plants, people, and the environment, and explore safer pest control options.

Sunscald: When Summer Heat Leaves Its Mark

Aug 13, 2026

Learn how to identify and prevent sunscald on garden fruits and vegetables during hot Oklahoma summers using healthy plant care, irrigation, and shade cloth.

Dividing Perennials

Aug 3, 2026

Learn when and how to divide perennials to encourage healthy growth, improve flowering and keep mature plants vigorous in the landscape.

Handling Spider Mites

Aug 3, 2026

Learn how to identify, prevent and control spider mites on indoor and outdoor plants with simple management tips to reduce damage and protect plant health.

That’s Not Peach Jam: Diagnosing Gummosis

Aug 3, 2026

Learn how to identify gummosis in peach trees, distinguish peach tree borers from Cytospora canker and keep trees healthy for future harvests.

Summer Heat and Bitter Cucumbers

Jul 27, 2026

Learn why cucumbers turn bitter in hot weather and how watering, mulching and burpless varieties can help improve flavor and reduce stress.

Brown Patch Disease of Cool-Season Grasses

Jul 27, 2026

Learn how to identify, prevent and manage brown patch disease in cool-season lawns with proper watering, mowing, fertilization and fungicide use.