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Get creative with OSU’s watercolor or outdoor design classes

Oklahoma State University and the OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture are offering two creative opportunities this summer. Landscape Watercolor for Relaxation is a three-week, beginner-friendly online course. The second option
Get creative with OSU’s watercolor or outdoor design classes
Wood burning stoves offer heating alternative

Thu, Dec 1, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As temperatures continue to drop, wood burning stoves will get more and more action.

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Options exist to control Hessian fly problems in wheat

Thu, Dec 1, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Occurrences of Hessian fly have been found in southwestern Oklahoma winter wheat this fall, making it important for producers to identify field infestations and strategies that can assist in managing the pest next year.

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Carbon sequestration a positive aspect of beef cattle grazing grasslands

Thu, Dec 1, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Beef cattle grazing on grass pastures might not be the first thing people think of when discussing the subject of combatting greenhouse gas emissions, but it is an agricultural practice providing significant dividends to the

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Life lessons in the woods

Wed, Nov 30, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – He plays soccer, basketball and baseball. He's not a bad golfer and takes pride in being tough to tackle on the football field.

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Laverne 4-H’ers show appreciation for local veterans

Wed, Nov 30, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The sun is barely peeking over the horizon as members of the Laverne Sr. and Jr. 4-H Clubs gather to unfurl about 40 American flags and place them at businesses along the main street of this small town in far northwest Oklahoma

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Christmas trees in Oklahoma

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma Christmas tree growers can pick any of the native adapted species of tree to grow and sell.

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History of the Christmas tree

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The sight and smell of real Christmas trees gives us a reminder of many happy moments in the past, along with the promise of the bright future that spring is sure to bring

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All that is left is the tree

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The presents have all been opened. There are no more candied yams to stuff in your mouth. All of your company has left, and the Christmas decorations have been boxed up until next year.

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Ladder safety

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – With chillier temperatures ahead, plenty of homeowners will be kept busy with light home maintenance projects such as clearing leaves and debris from the gutters and hanging holiday decorations, all tasks which will more than

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Consider a ball-and-burlap tree for Christmas this year

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The majority of sales from Oklahoma Christmas tree farms are choose-and-cut operations. However, some customers decide to try and keep the Christmas spirit going long after the holiday season with ball-and-burlap trees.

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