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Home and garden notes for May 21 Published: Mon, May 21, 2012 Home and garden notes for May 21 Read More
Lake Thunderbird's nature center announces May activities Published: Sat, May 12, 2012 The Discovery Cove Nature Center at Lake Thunderbird State Park offers activities in May, beginning Saturday. Read More
Swarming bees tend to be gentle Published: Wed, May 9, 2012 Regarding “Bee swarm is destroyed at Putnam City school” (News, April 26): While understanding the decision to destroy a bee swarm at a school or site where the public could be endangered, beekeepers are dismayed with Phillip Mulder's recommendation that “when people encounter a swarm or colony at their home,... Read More
In case of bee swarm, call a beekeeper, not an exterminator Published: Fri, May 4, 2012 As an Oklahoma beekeeper, I found “Bee swarm is destroyed at Putnam City school” (News, April 26) disconcerting. I've captured many swarms in Oklahoma County and not a single one was Africanized bees. I disagree with the statement that if a swarm is found to call an exterminator. The obvious person to call... Read More
Moore Central Junior High School's outdoor science classroom engages students Updated: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 Moore Public Schools teacher Dan “Mr. O” O'Halloran, who created an outdoor classroom, is retiring, and the classroom was recently named in his honor Read More
Grasshoppers move to urban areas due to heat Updated: Mon, Aug 8, 2011 The lack of green vegetation in more rural areas has driven the insects into cities statewide.The insect population statewide is down this year because of the drought and extreme heat, factors that bode well for the countless grasshoppers walking, flying or hopping around the rest of the state. Read More
No doubt about it, this job really stinks Published: Tue, Aug 2, 2011 "I've had 26,205 in my home since the first of the year," said Doug Inkley, who admitted to counting carcasses. A scientist who lives near Harpers Ferry, W.Va., Inkley said he keeps a "dedicated stink bug vacuum cleaner" to gather the pests. "As they go in the nozzle of the vacuum cleaner, it makes a little thump.... Read More
Poll shows managing money is today’s 'birds and bees' talk Published: Thu, Apr 14, 2011 Tougher economic conditions have pushed teens to make money management a higher priority than in the past. Nearly 90 percent of teens plan to save more and 78 percent will spend less in the wake of the recessive economy. Read More
Fashion Week Day 7: Designers feeling texture at NY Fashion Week Updated: Fri, Feb 18, 2011 NEW YORK (AP) -- Quilting, lace, fur, leather. Designers are feeling texture for next fall. Oscar de la Renta's patchwork coat in full floral, embroidered, striped, Jacquard glory told the story well Wednesday as New York Fashion Week headed into a final, furious stretch of runway shows. Even... Read More
ART REVIEW
’Gloss and Grime’ at MAINSITE Gallery
 Updated: Wed, Nov 17, 2010 “Gloss and Grime” is the title of an intriguing and provocative 8-person show with strong drawing, photography and interactive installation elements at MAINsite Contemporary Art gallery, 122 E Main, Norman. David Crismon, the show’s curator, said it is based on the juxtaposition of... Read More
Best bug control? Invite in the birds Updated: Tue, Aug 31, 2010 Growers are beginning to understand that common birds can be of uncommon value to fields, lawns and gardens. Many avian species earn their keep by eating insects and small mammals, and destroying weed seeds. Read More
7 ways to build a garden on a shoestring Updated: Thu, Jun 24, 2010 It's easy to spend a lot of money at the garden center this time of year, but it's not necessary. In fact, if you get clever, you'll be able to keep your yard and garden looking beautiful on a shoestring! Here are a few ideas to develop your inner frugal gardener: Read More
Turn your old junk into garden treasures Updated: Tue, May 4, 2010 Are you a scavenger? If you are, maybe you'll be lucky enough to find a Radio Flyer stuffed into a city trash bin, as we did. It was old, rusty and could barely move. We grabbed it. If not, you may want to hold on to some of your junk for your garden paths, patios and porches. With the help of a garden... Read More
Grasshopper invasion feared in some states Updated: Mon, Mar 29, 2010 NEWCASTLE, Wyo. — Grasshopper infestations have taken on mythic tones here on the arid prairie of northeastern Wyoming — they blanket highways, eat T-shirts off clotheslines and devour nearly every scrap of vegetation on ranches and farms. The myth may come closer to reality this summer than at any time in... Read More
Avoid a pantry-moth invasion Published: Wed, Jan 20, 2010 Pantry stockpiling and purchasing food in bulk are popular among frugal people. But it's common for larvae or Indianmeal moths to be carried in with bulk purchases such as flour, cereal, dog food, powdered milk, spices and birdseed. If there are females, you're bound to have an infestation. Within a couple of weeks,... Read More
Know your fabrics Updated: Mon, Jan 4, 2010 Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 EDITORS: Please note that the (R) next to the From Consumer Reports title represents a registered trademark symbol. The actual symbol does not transmit over the wire. Please use the actual registered trademark symbol when publishing the column. FROM CONSUMER REPORTS (168) Know your... Read More
Waste less food Published: Wed, Dec 23, 2009 Buying in larger quantities can save money, but that's only if you use it up before it goes bad. Many households waste food. Having a waste-not, want-not kitchen can be a key strategy in this economy. How do you waste less food? Here are a few suggestions. FRUIT: Ripe bananas can be frozen to be used later in... Read More
Ladybugs help the gardener Updated: Fri, Feb 27, 2009 Are aphids sucking the life out of your roses? Do those icky red spider mites give you the creeps? Are mealy bugs making a meal of your prized hibiscus? If your garden suffers from aphids, mites, mealy bugs or scale insects, you can get help from a special brand of beetle that is considered lucky around the world.... Read More
Soil testing helps determine garden needs Updated: Mon, Feb 23, 2009 So many fertilizers, so many sprays. Where to start? With a soil test to determine if the soil needs nutrients, said Ray Ridlen, horticulture and agriculture educator for the Oklahoma County Extension Service. Take soil from 15 to 20 locations in the garden. Dig down to 6 inches, then mix all soil... Read More
July Quiz Updated: Mon, Jul 24, 2006 Answer next week! Q: WEEK 4 Ever catch a bug and put it in a jar to watch? You might have what it takes to be a good entomologist (someone who studies insects). To be a good entomologist, you have to pay close attention to details and be able to categorize and organize things. If you want some... Read More
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