City offers free community gardening presentation Published: Tue, Dec 13, 2011 Metro-area residents are invited to a free presentation named “Growing More than Food: Social, Political and Educational Opportunities of Community Gardening,” from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at OSU-OKC’s Agricultural Resource Center, 400 N Portland. The class will detail the success of Toledo GROWs, a... Read More

Oakland gives approval to sale of backyard produce Published: Thu, Oct 6, 2011 OAKLAND, Calif. — Produce grown in the backyard of a home in Oakland can now legally be sold in the city. The City Council voted Tuesday to change the definition of home-based businesses to include produce cultivated outdoors. The San Francisco Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/qfJkbE) that the city previously... Read More

Refreshing communities through outdoor gardens Published: Wed, Sep 28, 2011 Whether you live in an urban or rural area, enjoying the outdoors is something many Americans have in common, and we experience it in different ways -- both big and small -- from growing herbs on the back porch to perusing the community farmer's market in town. But why not take it a step further and take action... Read More

Bruemmer – Brookshire Updated: Wed, Mar 9, 2011 Janice Brookshire of Oklahoma City is pleased to announce the marriage of her daughter, Kelli Nicole Brookshire to Robert Edwin Bruemmer II. The Bride is also the daughter of the late Eddie Brookshire. She is a graduate of Oklahoma Christian Schools in Edmond, Oklahoma and Austin College in Sherman, Texas and is a... Read More

Early Spring Garden Planning Tips Published: Thu, Mar 26, 2009 > Look at the key features and overall outlines of your garden and think about new planting areas, pathways or specimen trees or shrubs that could enhance it. > Peruse garden catalog, magazines, and books for ideas and inspiration. Also visit gardens and parks, and take along a camera. > Order your... Read More

Yard holds food source for household Updated: Thu, Feb 19, 2009 What do you see when you look at your back yard: grass, or groceries? When Marcus Evans, 36, looks out over his lawn, he doesn't see Bermuda grass. He sees the makings for a hearty vegetable stew. He sees an organic salad bar ripe for the picking. You might call the Evans family garden a community garden,... Read More

Gardening can be a godsend Updated: Fri, Feb 27, 2009 Gardening has been a godsend for Jack Hayes, the main gardener at the Selecman United Methodist Church's community garden, 3301 SW 41. Recovering from a heart attack and battling prostate cancer, Hayes, 78, says gardening helps him stay active. “I love to work,” Hayes said. “I think people who quit... Read More

Carrots With Lemon and Dill Updated: Wed, Jun 14, 2006 Makes 4 servings 1 pound carrots cut into ½-inch slices 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup minced onion (1 small) ¼ cup dry white wine ½ teaspoon grated lemon rind 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill weed Salt and white pepper Steam carrots for up to 7 minutes until... Read More

Village volunteers to plant garden of 'edible landscaping' Updated: Wed, Apr 19, 2006 THE VILLAGE - Food for neighbors will soon be planted in gardens outside The Village Library. The first work day for a community garden will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in the beds in front of the library, 10307 N Pennsylvania Ave. Lisa Wood, library spokeswoman, said "edible landscaping," will provide food for neighbors... Read More

Village Library plans neighborhood garden Updated: Wed, Apr 12, 2006 THE VILLAGE - Fresh vegetables and fruits will soon be growing where people usually find food for thought. The Village Library is planning a neighborhood garden to produce food on the grounds, librarian Lisa Wood said. Wood said she has wanted to plant a community garden since she was an undergraduate college... Read More

Hurricane benefit scheduled Updated: Thu, Oct 27, 2005 OKLAHOMA CITY -- Student nurses will host a benefit concert and a blood drive this weekend for people affected by the recent hurricanes in Louisiana and Mississippi. "Giving to the Gulf" is scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market event ballroom, 311 S Klein. The benefit is... Read More