Greenhouse workshop slated June 11 in Stillwater
Slated June 11, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wes Watkins Center on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater, the Current Challenges in Floriculture workshop will provide attendees with information about current challenges and solutions as they pertain to ornamental plant production and marketing, said Mike Schnelle, OSU Cooperative...
Opportunity to learn about organic farming
Slated June 18-19, this tour will explore several certified organic farms around central Oklahoma and give insight to what it takes for a farm to become organically certified.
Lynn Malley, OSU Cooperative Extension assistant state specialist, solid waste management programs, said the tour is geared toward anyone with an interest in organic...
Safely using generators is key to reaping their benefits
“The main concerns with portable generators are carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electric shock and fire,” said Gina Peek, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension housing and consumer specialist.
In fact, most incidents reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission involve CO poisoning from using generators in enclosed or partially...
Cleaning dishes and kitchen surfaces after a disaster
“For your safety and the safety of your family, it’s important to thoroughly clean, or in some cases throw away, kitchen items and equipment exposed to floodwaters,” said Gina Peek, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension housing and consumer specialist.
Before tackling the task of cleaning and disinfecting your kitchen, be sure to put on...
Cleaning carpets, rugs and floors after a flood
Any successful effort to salvage water damaged carpets, rugs and floors should begin as soon as possible following a flood, said Gina Peek, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension housing and consumer specialist.
“The easiest option is to hire a professional cleaner to handle damaged flooring,” she said. “But, if that’s not possible, there a...
Preventing and cleaning mold and mildew after a storm
“After a flood, lots of surfaces in your house can mildew. Porous materials, such as carpeting and drywall, are especially vulnerable,” said Gina Peek, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension housing and consumer specialist.
Molds and mildews can cause damage to your home. People with asthma, allergies or other breathing conditions may be...
Starting to recover from a flood
“Of course, a flood is dangerous while it’s occurring, but after the initial event, there are still plenty of hazards that can cause serious injury,” said Gina Peek, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension housing and consumer specialist.
Since roads may be closed or damaged, be cautious when walking or driving in affected areas.
“Roads may b...
There’s more to gardening than planting and watering
Before you visit the local nursery or plant store, take a good look around your landscape. David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension consumer horticulturist, said homeowners should consider factors such as the amount of sunlight and shade your selected garden area receives each day, soil condition, drainage patterns and...
OSU names new research station facility in honor of Raymond Sidwell
Sidwell served as senior station manager for the 143-acre experiment station, located in the heart of wheat production country just west of Lahoma, from June of 1980 until his passing in December of 2013.
The naming of the new Dr. Raymond Sidwell Research Facility at the station was announced during the May 8 Wheat Field Day. The facility will have...
OSU breaks ground on Charles and Linda Cline Equine Teaching Center
OSU held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 30 at the site of the new multimillion-dollar facility, which will be open for classes next spring. The facility will continue to build on the rich history of OSU’s world-class equine program.
“Facilities don’t transform things – they create a place for people to transform things,” OSU President Burns Harg...
