September 2024

Fall-blooming beauties for Oklahoma

It has finally gotten a little cooler, and has finally started to rain a little. Hopefully, it will keep raining and keep getting cooler so gardeners can enjoy being in their yards after months of heat and drought and dragging hoses to keep plants alive. The plants should start looking refreshed and start blooming more now so keep annuals and perennials deadheaded but do not do any heavy pruning that would cause tender new growth that will provide yummy snacks for insects and freeze with the first frost. You can always prune to remove dead leaves and stems.

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Cheers and jeers

Cheers to all those who took part in the Carter County Free Fair to make it a success. County fairs are one of the best local traditions that have been passed down through generations. This year, the fair board was hoping to surpass the 2,000 entries it received last year. Add in the contests, carnival and opening ceremonies and there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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