Dee A. Nash's Blog, page 12

My third year beekeeping

I’m in my third year beekeeping. This hobby is such a learning curve. Kinda like gardening when I first started except most plants don’t try to sting you. Stinging nettles Read More

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Summer garden waits for fall

In July and August, my summer garden waits for fall. We are in that in-between stage in the vegetable and perennial gardens. Phlox paniculata is starting to flower, and the Read More

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Green grows the meadow

Green grows the meadow. And, yellow, red, orange, and purple for that matter.

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Grow lavender in Oklahoma

It isn’t easy to grow lavender in Oklahoma, but it is well worth it. Drainage is the biggest issue. Lavender, like many Mediterranean herbs, wants sharp drainage. As the hosts Read More

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Daylily magic

Every year I think my garden won’t have its usual daylily magic. Maybe it’s too dry, too cold, too hot, but each year, come June, the daylilies spring into action Read More

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Long spring, hot summer

Did you miss me? I’ve missed you in more ways than you know. It’s been a very long spring and we’re heading into a long, hot summer. Get that drip Read More

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Vegetable garden report

Peas, peas and more peas are the stars of this vegetable garden report. Lettuce was the star last week, but, alas, the lettuce turned bitter in the summer sun. Lettuce Read More

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A very rosy spring

We’re having a very rosy spring at Little Cedar Garden this year. In fact, as I walk down the pebbled paths in the back garden I’m struck by the scent Read More

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Vegetable garden late April

We are in the last week of April, and the vegetable garden is doing just fine thank you. In fact, it’s doing a little too fine. The spring crops are Read More

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Grow an Oklahoma summer vegetable garden

Good morning everyone. I see you’re searching for how to grow an Oklahoma summer vegetable garden. Good for you! Garden on my friends! But, wait. We have an entire week Read More

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