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Even the first newspapers—actually made of metal or stone—contained many of the same kinds of content we see today, including daily news and obituaries. Read more interesting factoids about newspapers inside!

Did you know that air conditioning was invented to help dry ink? Check these and more neat facts about air conditioners.

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.

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?

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…

The weather is warming up! Here are the best tips for May to get your garden growing into the summer months!

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.

Carefully selecting healthy plants is important to help your garden dollars go further. Of course, the foundation of any garden is good soil.    

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.