It's been quite the storm season in Oklahoma! See Consumer Queen's Severe Weather Checklist to be prepared. Consumer Queen's Severe Weather Checklist Oklahoma is in Tornado Alley so we are all too aware of how serious it is when disaster strikes. And by now most of us have some kind of plan in place for when something terrible does happen. But there are still plenty … [Read more...]
Secrets to Growing Strawberries
We have already enjoyed a strawberry crop! See my Secrets to Growing Strawberries here. Growing Strawberries: Know Your Variety You can ask your local nursery owners, but typically we can choose between a few varieties. If you want an early harvest you can select June-Bearing Strawberries. These will fruit early in the year and have a large crop during the month of … [Read more...]
Top Secrets For Shopping At Hobby Lobby
Check out our Hobby Lobby Shopping Secrets below! If you’re upgrading your home decor and doing DIY projects, Hobby Lobby is going to be your favorite store. From decorations to fabric, and posters to craft materials, you’ll find it here. Check out these Hobby Lobby Secrets. Hobby Lobby is where you can find good deals every time you step in the store. But if you … [Read more...]
See 10 Reasons to Grow Basil In The Garden!
See 10 Reasons to Grow Basil In The Garden! My Top Reasons to Grow Basil: Basil is Great for Companion Planting: Basil is another one of those plants (like Marigolds) which prevent worms in the soil from proliferating. Tomato Horn-worms do not like basil, so it's a great little companion plant to keep your tomato plants growing well. It may also improve tomato flavor! … [Read more...]
10 Vegetable Garden Mistakes
See These 10 Vegetable Garden Mistakes: And How to Avoid Them! 1. Over Watering This is probably the easiest mistake to make! I love to be out in the garden watering my plants, but they typically only need around 1" of water per week. So right now with rains every few days, we aren't watering at all! Soil should be moist, not soggy or bogged down with water. Roots will get … [Read more...]
