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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.

I first became interested in writing after my mother sent me an autobiography in July of 1988.

Rest in Peace Paul Reubens. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and making this world just a little bit more tolerable.

I started my working years in the 60s and 70s. $3 an hour was a respectable wage back then. You could buy a decent used car for a couple hundred bucks and rent an apartment for $100 a month. It was in the 70s when everything went crazy.

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.

With regard to the telecom company that just offered to turn Kiefer into a "smart city," we know a lot of people will be asking, "What is that?"

The 54th anniversary of the moon landing is on July 20th. In celebration of this “giant leap for mankind,” here are some more interesting facts about the first lunar landing.

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.

In recent years, electricity costs have skyrocketed and I am going to tell you how to calculate how much electricity you are using, how much it is costing you, and finally, how to reduce those costs.

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.