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October 2022
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Serving Cleveland County with the most up to date gardening, lawn, landscaping, and horticulture information.
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The Cleveland County Master Gardener Association Blog | | |
The Cleveland County Master Gardener Association started a blog! Dishing the Garden Dirt will provide readers with up to date and useful gardening, horticulture, and environmental information. New articles will be uploaded regularly.
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Decorate Your Porch For Fall
by Judy Kautz, OSU Extension Master Gardener
Oklahomans definitely have a love affair with our crape myrtles; in many areas you can see them on practically every street. And why not? Few plants can match the crape myrtle's spectacular summer flowers, colorful autumn foliage, and attractive sculptured wood.
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Harvesting and Preserving Herbs
by Courtney DeKalb-Myers, OSU Extension Horticulture Educator
Herbs are an excellent addition to any garden. They're easy to grow with few pest problems. Seasoned gardeners are accustomed to adding fresh herbs to their meals to create robust, unique flavors. As the growing season comes to an end, preserving herbs can be a way to bring that flavor into the winter season.
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October Plant of the Month | | |
Little Bluestem
A unique texture that will last through winter
| In the winter, our design strategy switches to focusing on form and texture, rather than color like the rest of the year. Ornamental grasses are a great way to achieve texture and movement in winter gardens. This of course include little bluestem. Little blue stem, Schizachyrium scoparium, is native to Oklahoma prairies. It has deep root systems to help with soil stabilization and water uptake. Fluffy flower clusters can persist through winter. Cut back in early spring for new growth each season. In shady conditions, the plant will flop over, so make sure to plant in full sun. | | |
Master Gardener Community Education Class | Oklahoma Proven
Date & Time: October 15th, 10:00am to 11:00am
Location: Cleveland County OSU Extension Office, Classroom C, 601 E Robinson, Norman, OK 73071
The Cleveland County Master Gardener Association, as part of OSU Extension, aims to present research-based information to the public... read more
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Master Gardener Community Education Class | Native Plants for Oklahoma
Date & Time: November 19th, 10:00am to 11:00am
Location: Cleveland County OSU Extension Office, Classroom C, 601 E Robinson, Norman, OK 73071
The Cleveland County Master Gardener Association, as part of OSU Extension, aims to present research-based information to the public...
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Oklahoma State University, State, and Local governments cooperating. The Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. OCES provides equal opportunities in program and employment. | | | | | |