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Fall Care of Trees and Shrubs 

September 7, 2022
The calendar tells us it’s September, and thoughts of cool, crisp fall weather come to mind. What a needed relief for the month to start with a much-needed, slow drenching rain.

How to gain control of grasshoppers

July 27, 2022
Most gardeners respect living things. But let a grasshopper come into view and we turn into warriors!

Local gardens enhance their artistic expression with actual artists

June 30, 2022
See the photos from the Creek County Master Gardeners tour, this year, featuring actual artists as part of the presentation.

Understanding Plant Names

June 20, 2022
Experimenting with plants and learning terms related to planning and planting can be daunting. Here's some help!

What is Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale?

June 3, 2022
"I spotted multiple white, felt-like spots on a large crepe myrtle..."

How to plant beautiful containers and pots

May 7, 2022
A beautiful container pot makes the perfect accent for patios, entryways and even gardens. Container planting can be highly rewarding with a few simple tips, or it can be disastrous with a few errors.

The Studebaker Dude: The secret to shoveling ice

May 1, 2022
By:  Jon StalnakerAKA The Studebaker Dude I am feeling a little existential this week so I thought I would talk about something other than cars this time.  I turned 70 last year and it’s the first milestone birthday that bothered me.  Maybe bothered is too strong, let me just say that it is the first…

Not Just Studebakers

April 21, 2022
I am very much a car guy and Studebakers are my thing, but I like other cars too and my dream would be to have one of those huge industrial buildings full of cars.

The Frugal Gardener: Part 3: Installing a drip irrigation system

April 20, 2022
Although spreading our gardening dollars further is key, spending gardening hours wisely is equally beneficial.

Studebaker Dude: My Faux-riginal Studebaker

April 14, 2022
While my car looks like an original Bullet Nose Studebaker to most people, it wouldn’t fool a single Studebaker aficionado.
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