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Best of Oklahoma Gardening Information Sheet (#3430)
OETA air date: January 26 and 27, 2008
OETA airtime: Saturday 11 a.m., Sunday 3:30 p.m.
(Rerun of show #3339, originally aired April 7 and 8, 2007)
Ice Damage on Trees – We visit Muskogee to take a look at the tree damage from the ice storm that hit Oklahoma back in January. We talk with Carri Abner, City Urban Forester, and Mark Bays, State Urban Forestry Coordinator, about cleaning up the damage to the trees.
Broken branches need to be removed to limit insect and disease damage and internal decay. Always be sure to prune the tree correctly. Never top off or dehorn trees. If you are not able to prune the tree yourself, work with reputable tree care companies. They should be certified arborists and be insured. For more information on pruning trees, please see F-6409, Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs at this website: http://pods.dasnr.okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-1134/F-6409web.pdf
Don't fertilize the trees because it stimulates top growth. If the trees have any stress cracks that you can't see now they may become visible with the extra weight from the new growth and create another hazardous situation. Be more conservative to get the tree back in balance because when you lose the top portion of the tree you lose your food source and root activity. It will take a few years for the tree to balance out. The most aggressive thing you can do is to water the tree and keep the roots healthy.
Be patient if your tree sustained major damage it will need time to recover.
Please contact your local Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Office for more educational information on garden-related topics. If you need further information about this week's show, call (405) 744-5404 or visit our website http://www.oklahomagardening.okstate.edu. Thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Kim Rebek
Oklahoma Gardening Host
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Oklahoma Gardening Information Sheet (#3429)
OETA air date: January 19 and 20, 2008
OETA airtime: Saturday 11 a.m., Sunday 3:30 p.m.
(Rerun of show #3402, originally aired on July 14 and 15, 2007)
Gardening in North Central Oklahoma – Part 3 – We continue our visit to gardens in North Central Oklahoma.
Home of George and Louise Milacek – Steve travels to Waukomis and visits with George about the 5 acres of gardens that are on his property. The Milaceks have made their own personal garden and arboretum. Several garden areas include a shade area, a deck with containers, a water stream area, a tree area, a vegetable garden and a native grass garden.
Plants included in these gardens are Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata), Hosta (Hosta spp.), Columbine (Aquilegia spp.), Bug Bane (Cimicifuga racemosa), Kong Coleus (Solenostemon scutellariodes), Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), Oleander (Nerium oleander), Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy'), Catmint (Nepeta), Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), Scabiosa (Scabiosa columbaria), Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum), Barberry (Berberis thunbergii), Dusty Miller (Senecio cineraria), Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis), St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum), Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra), Buffalo Grass (Buchloe dactyloides), Blue Gramma Grass (Bouteloua gracilis), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Corn (Zea mays) and Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis).
George built an arbor with the help of a friend using a picture from a catalog. George also built a greenhouse to use during the winter months for container plants and tropical plants. They also have a lot of bird activity since George built his own purple martin houses.
Barb Cooks – Barbara Brown, Extension Food Specialist, makes a chicken and vegetable stir-fry.
Please contact your local Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Office for more educational information on garden-related topics. If you need further information about this week's show, call (405) 744-5404 or visit our website http://www.oklahomagardening.okstate.edu. Thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Steve Owens
Oklahoma Gardening Host
Stir-Fry Chicken and Vegetables
· 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
· 1/2 cup yellow onions, vertically sliced
· 1/2 pound (2 cups) sugar snap pea pods
· 1 cup red bell pepper, cubed
· 6 ounces cooked chicken breast, cut in 2-inch strips
· 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
· 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
· 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
· 1/2 teaspoon sugar
· 1/4 teaspoon pepper |  |
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1. Heat large non-stick wok or skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Drizzle oil around edges of pan. When oil is hot add onions and stir-fry 2 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients and stir-fry about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is hot. For softer vegetables stir-fry longer.
Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per recipe: 4
Calories 147 Calories from fat 54
% Daily Value
Total Fat 6g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 331mg 14%
Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin A: 50% Vitamin C: 127% Folacin: 4%
Calcium: 4% Iron: 7% Potassium: 6%
Modified from original source: http://soyfoods.com/recipes
Barbara Brown, Food Specialist
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 7/07
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Oklahoma Gardening Information Sheet (#3428)
OETA air date: January 12 and 13, 2008
OETA airtime: Saturday 11 a.m., Sunday 3:30 p.m.
(Rerun of show #3401, originally aired on July 7 and 8, 2007)
Gardening in North Central Oklahoma – Part 2 – We continue our visit to gardens in North Central Oklahoma.
Winchester Home – Steve visits the gardens of Bonnie Winchester in Douglas, Oklahoma. Bonnie's home is located on a farm so her gardens are in a very windy location. Bonnie uses old fence posts for edging and arbors. There are lots of antiques in the garden which gives it a rustic feel. Plants included in the Winchester garden are Bouncing Bet (Saponaria officinalis), Maximilian Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani), Rose (Rosa spp. 'New Dawn'), Hardy Lantana (Lantana camara), Prairie Zinnia (Zinnia grandiflora), Blackfoot Daisy (Melampodium leucanthum) and Engelmann Daisy (Engelmannia pinnatifida).
Cann Memorial Gardens – Steve visits with Jim Eck, Parks Superintendent, about the history of the gardens. Cann Memorial Garden is a 10 acre estate located in the heart of Ponca City at the Junction of Highway 77 and Grand Avenue. The estate was given to the City of Ponca City by Elsie Cann Brown, daughter of L. A. and Mary Cann in August 1975, in memory of her parents. Lester Cann was an early pillar of the community serving over 25 years as a commissioner and City Manager. The estate was donated with the stipulation that it would be maintained as a memorial garden for use of the people of Ponca City and as a meeting place for the numerous Garden Clubs. A two story farm house built in 1908 has been refurbished with a beautiful shaded patio area with over 2,500 feet of brick walkways. There is also a formal garden containing several hundred varieties of annuals and perennials planted in unique color displays. There are over 70 species of trees that have been planted since 1980 and more to be added in the future. Gardens open daily, home tours by appointment......Free Admission. Phone number is (580) 767-0444. For more information about the Cann Memorial Garden, please visit the following website – http://www.poncacity.com/attractions/cann_garden.htm.
Trees and plants that Steve and Jim show us include Shantung Maple (Acer truncatum), Willow Oak (Quercus phellos), Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus), Sassafras (Sassafras albidum), Tall Phlox (Phlox paniculata), Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer'), Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherokee Sunset'), Goldenrod (Solidago spp.), Mint (Mentha spp.), Variegated Miscanthus (Miscanthus sinensis), Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster') and Variegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam').
Harris Home – Steve visits the home of Bill and Pat Harris in Enid, Oklahoma. Pat shows Steve around their gardens. She had landscape contractor designs the gardens to look like an English cottage garden. The area does not have any turf only hardscapes and planting areas. Plants include Phlox (Phlox paniculata), Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'), Hosta (Hosta fortunei 'Francee'), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'), Tickseed (Coreopsis lanceolata), Rose (Rosa spp. 'Knock Out'), Red Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Natchez') and Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana).
Barb Cooks – Barbara Brown, Extension Food Specialist, makes hot, sweet watermelon.
Please contact your local Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Office for more educational information on garden-related topics. If you need further information about this week's show, call (405) 744-5404 or visit our website http://www.oklahomagardening.okstate.edu. Thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Steve Owens
Oklahoma Gardening Host
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Best of Oklahoma Gardening Information Sheet (#3427)
OETA air date: January 5 and 6, 2008
OETA airtime: Saturday 11 a.m., Sunday 3:30 p.m.
(Rerun of show #3343, originally aired on May 5 and 6, 2007)
Tent Caterpillars – In early spring we find tent caterpillars on some of our fruit trees. The caterpillars like to feed on native plums, wild cherries, apples and crabapples. They hatch from eggs that the moths laid the previous May. The caterpillars have white lines and yellow on their back with a few blue spots. They congregate on an area where the branches come together to build their tent. They sleep at night in the tent and during the day they venture out to feed on the foliage/leaves. They won't do a lot of damage unless there are a lot of them in the tree. There are several ways to control the caterpillars. They are 1) to find the egg mass during the summer, fall or winter and remove the eggs; 2) remove the tent by hand; 3) if they tent is too high up in the tree you can use a stick to wrap up the tent like cotton candy and remove it; and 4) spray with Bt but you will need to pierce the tent before spraying. The easiest way would probably be to just remove the tent by hand.
Barbara Cooks – Barbara Brown, Extension Food Specialist, shows us how to make roasted vegetables.
Oklahoma City Zoo – Steve is at the Oklahoma Zoo to visit with Pearl Pearson, Horticulture Curator, about their new Oklahoma Trails Exhibit. It is an 8-acre exhibit highlighting 11 life zones/ecoregions in Oklahoma. The areas start at the panhandle and go down to the southeast part of the state. Each area will exhibit the native animals and plants that belong to that region.
The first area Steve visits is the Black Mesa Area. Wayne Chambers, Horticulture Technician, takes Steve on the tour of the area. About 5 years ago Oklahoma did a segment on the Black Mesa and this area is very similar to what we saw. Plants in this area include Pinyon Pine (Pinus edulis); One-seeded Juniper (Juniperus monosperma); Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium); White Sage (Artemisia lucoviciana); Gambles Oak (Quercus gambelii); Apache Plume (Fallugia paradoxa); Rocky Mountain Juniper 'Skyrocket', 'Wichita Blue', 'Medora' and 'Montana Green' (Juniperus scopulorum); Eastern Red Cedar 'Burkii', 'Canertii' and 'Hills Dundee' (Juniperus virginiana); Littleleaf Sumac (Rhus microphylla), Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica) and Rubber Rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa).
The second area visited is the Mixed Grass Prairie. This area is more in the central part of Oklahoma and has more moisture than the Black Mesa area. Plants in this area include Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Buffalograss (Buchloe dactyloides), Buck Bush (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus), Little Seeded Walnut (Juglans microcarpa) and Coyote Willow (Salix exigua). There is also a native bird aviary in this area that attracts the Eastern Bluebird, Woodpeckers and Scissortail Flycatchers. There are several dead trees left in this area on purpose for insects and birds. At the end of the area is a red barn which houses the nocturnal animals like raccoons, opossums, snakes and bats.
The third area visited is the Arkansas Valley Area. There are no animals in this area just the native plants. Plants in this area include Rusty Blackhaw (Viburnum rufidulum), Deciduous Holly (Ilex decidua), Reverchon Hawthorn (Crataegus reverchonni), Seaside Alder (Alnus maritima), Penstemon (Penstemon oklahomensis), Giant Coneflower (Rudbeckia maxima) and Yellowood (Cladrastis kentukea).
We visit with Pearl about the Cypress Swamp Area that is still in progress. The dominating plant in this area is the Bald Cypress and the dominating animal is the alligator. They have several in a pond area for visitors to see.
For more information about the Oklahoma Zoo and the Oklahoma Trails Exhibit, please contact the Zoo at 2101 NE 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111, 405-424-3344, http://www.okczoo.com.
Please contact your local Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Office for more educational information on garden-related topics. If you need further information about this week's show, call (405) 744-5404 or visit our website http://www.oklahomagardening.okstate.edu/. Thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Kim Rebek
Oklahoma Gardening Host