The Edmond Sun Garden

HGTV star offers tips at OKC Home & Garden Show

2010-01-07T17:58:30-06:00

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahomans can transform their home and garden with new products, ideas and trends. Oklahoma City’s largest Home & Garden Show will be Jan. 15-17 in five buildings at the Oklahoma State Fair Park.

Increasing deer population leads to plant damage

2009-12-30T22:27:12-06:00

With more than a half million white-tailed deer in Oklahoma, many landowners experience nature in its purest sense as the deer can be viewed at close range.

Growing into the houseplant habit

2009-12-30T22:26:33-06:00

How many houseplants does Larry Hodgson have?

About 600, he says. But that’s just a guess.

Kalanchoe is simply irresistible

2009-12-17T19:24:52-06:00

Poinsettias are terrific and cyclamen are beautiful seasonal plants, but if you want sizzling holiday color and a plant you can enjoy for years, then get yourself a kalanchoe.

From the stand to the yard: Real Christmas tree transplants

2009-12-17T19:24:16-06:00

STILLWATER — Many people will purchase a “balled and burlapped” Christmas tree for the purpose of replanting the tree as an ornamental after the holidays are over.

Oklahoma-grown Christmas trees support economy

2009-12-10T19:24:00-06:00

Across the United States each holiday season, more than 30 million real trees are harvested to spruce up our homes and help us celebrate this joyous time of year. Most of these trees are grown for this very purpose by thousands of private growers.

12-11 Garden: in brief

2009-12-10T19:07:18-06:00

Wildlife Department plans town hall meeting, public hearings

Sportsmen will have a new opportunity this year to voice their thoughts on wildlife, hunting and fishing related issues at one of several town hall meetings across the state by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Foundation means everything in a rock garden

2009-12-03T18:28:42-06:00

Choosing the right rocks can be as much fun as selecting plants when you’re building a rock garden.

Stones create protective wind and sun barriers, and pockets of moisture for small, low-growing alpine flowers. Meanwhile, they are contributing tones and textures all their own.

Preservation Trust recognizes Kivlehen House

2009-12-03T18:27:00-06:00

The Kivlehen House will be honored at 4 p.m. today with a plaque to be displayed in the yard noting its historical significance. The plaque will be presented by Rick Johnson, a member of the Edmond Historic Preservation Trust, at the house, 525 N. Jackson. Lynda Schwan with the Oklahoma State Preservation office will be part of the presentation.

Christmas tree safety a must

2009-11-25T15:56:54-06:00

It’s that time of year again! It is time to begin the holiday season by bringing out the lights, sprucing up the home, and most importantly selecting and decorating that one-of-a-kind Christ-mas tree.