The Creek County Free Fair is inviting local gardeners to compete and showcase their fruits, vegetables, and flowers for a chance to win prizes.

Many people assume that they are seeing ragweed since fall allergy levels and allergy symptoms are on the rise. Chances are good that if the bright, golden blooms have caught your attention, you are seeing goldenrod, not ragweed.

Northern Creek County had over 6 inches of rain in the last 2 weeks. Our normally parched gardens are green and lush, benefiting most plants, but adding to the never-ending chores.

July in Oklahoma tends to be a mixed bag; flower beds and lawns are flourishing, but the heat and mugginess are causing stress on our plants. To continue to reap rewards from our gardens, we have to pivot to maintenance.

Oklahoma is home to over 130 species of grasshoppers. This insect plays a crucial role in our ecosystem, but an overabundance can be detrimental to our gardens and plants! Here’s how to handle them for the sake of your vegetation.

Pruning is thought of as a winter task when the plant is dormant, but there are many reasons to prune trees and shrubs in the summer. 

Summer has made it to Creek County and although there has been recent rain, plants will need more attention to moisture needs to thrive.

Creek County Master Gardeners learned a lot about new trends in gardening, and how to grow their participation! Read the full story here.

Sunny days along with frequent rain showers help develop beautiful area gardens. So what do our June gardens need? Care and preparation for our hot summer days!

Some of our best drought-resistant plants in Oklahoma are attractive to bagworms. What are the best methods for fighting these pests?