How long has it been since you felt like you were part of a movement?
Many of us have been blessed to have brothers and sisters. Siblings are a gift from God. We have grown up with them in our families. We share the same parents. It is always amusing to share memories with them from childhood.
Are we defined by what we do?
A popular class is coming back to The Well this summer.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing at the University of Oklahoma earned one of the few worldwide inaugural endorsements by the International Nursing Association of Clinical and Simulations Learning new Healthcare Simulations Standards Endorsement Pilot Program.
Have you ever wondered if there really is a little rock in Little Rock?
The following marriage recently were filed in Cleveland County District Court:
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is celebrating the birth of critically endangered Sumatran tiger twins.
Have you had trouble keeping your plants alive throughout the summer growing season?
How wonderful to celebrate our nation’s Independence. We are indeed blessed.
Are your hibiscus blooming? They are beginning to show their glorious color in our neighborhoods.
The Norman Farm Market at the Cleveland County Wellness Square (The Well) is the perfect place to grab fresh fixings for your summer grilling needs, from cherry tomatoes and squash to hormone-free, pasture raised meats topped off with made-in-Oklahoma sauces.
The City of Norman has a day of activities for all ages planned through the evening and invites everyone to come celebrate Independence Day with local music, food, brews and a fireworks finale.
I love the serendipitous things that occur when I travel, and my trip to Nashville led me to one of those things.
When we are considering what to plant in our gardens, we often forget to include herbs.
Cleveland County’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is in need of more little sisters and big brothers.
When Jesus’ most trusted friend, John, the disciple, tells the story of the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, he describes how John the Baptist informs two of his followers that Jesus, the Messiah, has just walked by them. They proceed to follow him.
July is Culinary Arts Month, and what better way to celebrate the culinary arts all month long than signing up for classes at The Well?
Let me share some statistics with you:
The world is filled with chaos, discontent and restlessness. Only Jesus can grant us true rest, contentment and peace.
By now, most folks know that the Norman Farm Market has found a new home at the Cleveland County Wellness Square (The Well) across from the county courthouse at 210 S. James Garner Ave. The farm market operates Tuesdays from 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon.
Mid-America Technology Center and the Norman Farm Market announced two scholarships and online training opportunities available to assist small farmers.
Marriage — and divorce — in the U.S. are starkly different than in earlier eras of the country’s history.
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Ever looked in a garden, yard or park and had no idea what the plant is in front of you?{p class=”p1”}Fortunately, there are plenty of great plant identification apps out there that take all the hard work out of the process. Here’s a look at eight of the best options for iOS and Android.
The League of Women Voters of Oklahoma is hoping to increase the amount of residents who vote during local and general elections.
I was moved by the following true story about what happened to a 16 to 17- year-old girl during the 70s in Asia:
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Following the success of her first book series, University of Oklahoma associate professor Mary Anna Evans is set to nationally release the first in a new historical fiction book series June 7.
Most Americans know Memorial Day is an annual holiday celebrated on the last Monday of May.
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It’s Memorial Day weekend, and a great time to think about decorating your landscape for weekend visitors.
Clear to partly cloudy. Low 73F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph..
Clear to partly cloudy. Low 73F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
Shoppers browse the Tuesday night Farm Market on June 7. Norman Farm Market at The Well accepts the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, as well as Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and Double Up Oklahoma.
Shoppers browse the Tuesday night Farm Market on June 7. Norman Farm Market at The Well accepts the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, as well as Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and Double Up Oklahoma.
By now, most folks know that the Norman Farm Market has found a new home at the Cleveland County Wellness Square (The Well) across from the county courthouse at 210 S. James Garner Ave. The farm market operates Tuesdays from 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon.
An important thing you may not know is that our farm market accepts the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as well as Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and Double Up Oklahoma, which doubles SNAP dollars spent on fruits, vegetables, herbs and plants that grow food.
Since June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, I thought now might be a good time to talk with Farm Market Manager Kate Cooper about what fresh produce folks can find at the market this month.
“In June we will see a lot more variety of fruits and vegetables,” Cooper said, adding that the high winds and heavy rain this spring put a dent on the early weather crops.
“Warm weather vegetables like summer squash and zucchini will be available this month,” she said. “I expect to see some watermelon come in from southern Oklahoma, which is a different growing zone.”
Cooper stressed that people shopping in a grocery store might not be familiar with the local growing season, but that shopping local means produce is very fresh, which helps retain vitamins. Shopping local also has a positive environmental impact, avoiding the effects of transportation over long distance.
“Once you figure out how the season and the weather affect the available crops, it’s easy to use that schedule to diversify your meal plans,” she said. “This will be a good year for stone fruit like peaches, because we didn’t have a late freeze.”
Cooper hands out free recipe cards for seasonal fruits and vegetables, and The Well hosts gardening, backyard chicken and cooking classes for fun and educational purposes.
June is also a great time to find new potatoes, carrots, lettuce and sugar snap peas at the Norman Farm Market, Cooper said.
In addition to selling fresh produce and locally-made food products, The Well offers plants for your own garden. Since vendors selling vegetable-bearing plants are mostly farmers, they are great at advising shoppers on which varieties are best for container, raised-bed or traditional gardens, which do best in Oklahoma, what types of produce will result and more, Cooper said.
“Most will be able to tell you if a pepper will be hot or sweet, or which variety of tomato will grow best in a container,” she said. “You can benefit from their hard-won experience.”
I took advantage of that experience when purchasing plants for my garden this year, and I’m excited with the results. The tomato plant I purchased for a container is blooming profusely and already has some tiny green tomatoes, and the zucchini squash I bought for one of my raised beds is spreading out nicely, surrounded by companion plants that make good neighbors.
And yes, I have sweet globe basil tucked in next to the tomato while marigolds are sprinkled throughout my garden.
Joy Hampton is a public information officer for Cleveland County.
Faye Elizabeth 'Becky' Cook, age 78, of Norman, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022. Services will be private. Arrangements by Havenbrook Funeral Home in Norman. Online condolences may be shared at www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com.
Curtis Gordon Burress 1947-2022 Son. Brother. Father. Grandfather. Gardener and Race Fanatic. Funeral services at Community Christian Church 2010 N Eastern Ave Moore, OK 73160 10:30AM He will forever be missed.
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