Author: John Small

Extreme heat, drought impact fall gardening

With extreme heat and little rain still on the horizon for Oklahoma, gardeners may need to alter their fall garden plans. “There’s nothing better than fresh produce throughout most of the year, but the lack of rainfall coupled...

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Be on lookout for summer algae overgrowth

Most Oklahoma ponds are green thanks to algae that forms on the water, but just like anything else, too much algae can be a bad thing. Algae is a normal occurrence in ponds unless it becomes too thick. That’s when pond owners...

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Small pecan harvest expected this fall

Drought is likely to affect the state’s pecan crop this year.  Becky Carroll, Oklahoma State University Extension fruit and nut specialist, said some orchards appear to be on track while others are sparse with little to no...

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