Herding Bills to the Finish Line

We are in the final stretch. The House has adopted a resolution to Sine Die on Thursday, May 14. That means we will adjourn to the call of the chair on Thursday, May 7, as we work to complete action on all remaining legislation by that date.

Home Grown

Horticulture Tips for May Well, May is here, and if you already planted your tomatoes, they may be struggling. Don’t be surprised if you experience stunted growth for a while; they will come out of it when the temperatures continuously stay warm.

Adventures with Allie

There’s a moment after every yard sale where you take stock of your earnings, look around at what’s left, and decide whether it was all worth it.This year, I made about $100.

For the Children

Several Children’s Bills Awaiting Final Passage as Session Winds Down We at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy appreciate the diligent work of lawmakers regarding children’s policies this year. It has been a tough year with impending federal budget changes, shifting more burden to states.

Home Grown

Erosion Options in Shady Landscapes Recent rainfall in areas of our region has brought muchneeded moisture, however, it has also contributed to a common landscape challenge: soil erosion in shady areas, particularly beneath trees.

Lessons from Embroidery;

Sought with thimbles and care Accomplishment, inspiration, frustration – all words that come to mind after I spent the past month trying out embroidery. And let me be perfectly clear I mean good old-fashioned, patience testing, bleeding fingers, 100% by hand embroidery.

Putting Taxpayers First

We are currently in Week 12 of the Second Session of the 60th Legislature, and the pressure is real. There is a push to finish early, and that brings its share of tension.

Home Grown

The Balancing Act of Tomato Planting Times April 15th marks the average last frost date for most of Oklahoma. It’s important to note, though, that this is an average. Freezes may end as early as March or sneak up on gardeners in early May.

Home Grown

Collecting Rainwater for Gardens As gardeners look for ways to conserve resources, rainwater harvesting is gaining in popularity. Capturing rainfall not only reduces dependence on municipal water supplies, but also provides plants with a natural, chemical-free source of water.

For the Children

Do Candidates Exhibit the True “Oklahoma Standard”? Last week, journalist Connie Chung returned to Oklahoma City for an event at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. While she was welcomed by those in attendance this time, such was not the case 31 years ago.“Can you handle this?