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Nerd Knowledge: How do AEDs work ?
June 13, 2023
An AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) is essentially a computerized version of a defibrillator, a machine that transmits an electrical signal via electrodes placed on the patient’s chest to restore normal heart rhythm in the case of cardiac arrest.
June Garden Chores
June 10, 2023
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!
Bagworm Control
June 7, 2023
Some of our best drought-resistant plants in Oklahoma are attractive to bagworms. What are the best methods for fighting these pests?
Growing Petunias
May 25, 2023
Kathy Berryhill Creek County Master Gardener Sapulpa is becoming known for the beautiful display of petunias throughout our downtown area. This year’s display is expanding to include additional planters. The bright pink Bubblegum Petunias pop with color and make a great backdrop for the many visitors to our town. While it appears that these flowers…
Gardening Tips for May
May 15, 2023
The weather is warming up! Here are the best tips for May to get your garden growing into the summer months!
Did You Know This About Mother’s Day?
May 13, 2023
How did Mother's Day get its start? Learn more about how what began as the fourth day of Lent evolved into the celebration we have today.
Creek County Master Gardener: Knowing Your Dirt
April 23, 2023
Carefully selecting healthy plants is important to help your garden dollars go further. Of course, the foundation of any garden is good soil.
Creek County Master Gardener: Seed Starting
April 10, 2023
The recent rains are welcome in our gardens. Along with sunny days, the rains encourage our plants to begin new growth. This is a good time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials so they will establish roots before the stress of summer heat hits.
The View From the Top
April 7, 2023
Alex Szewlow The road leading down from the hill just north of Line Ave is graced with an unassuming label. As far as naming convention goes, it’s about as generic as they come, as unremarkable as countless other paved ribbons crisscrossing our state. It’s a transitional road. At the base of it, Highway 97 meets…
Nerd Knowledge: The Science of Lightning
April 1, 2023
Before science discovered how and why lightning occurs, humans were convinced there was a mythological or theological explanation for this breathtaking force of nature.