■ farm and garden july
Best days according to Moon phases.
Best planting days Above ground crops . . .
Root crops . . . . . . . . . . . . Seed beds . . . . . . . . . . . . Kill plant pests . . . . . . . . .
Best fishing days Best . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Poor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-9, 14-17, 20-21
3-5, 22, 25-27, 30-31 8-9, 16-17 1-2, 6-7, 29
Folksy Tips, Hints & Wisdom
Edible Landscaping Multi-use plants look good, taste great
homegrown food it’s a wonderful solution. Edible landscaping, garden experts say, is taking root.
T 23-27
8-9, 16-17, 20-22 3-5, 12-13, 19, 30-31
1-2, 6-7, 10-11, 14-15, 18, 28-29
Best days to do other stuff Begin diet to gain weight . . . . . . . . . . . .
Begin diet to lose weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . Begin logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breed animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Make sauerkraut, can, or pickle . . . . . . . Cut hair to discourage growth . . . . . . . . Cut hair to encourage growth . . . . . . . . Cut hay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Destroy pests and weeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . Go camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graft or pollinate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest above ground vegetables . . . . Harvest below ground vegetables . . . . Go to the dentist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plant above ground vegetables . . . . . . . Plant below ground vegetables . . . . . . . Prune to discourage growth . . . . . . . . . . Prune to encourage growth . . . . . . . . . . Quit smoking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set posts or pour concrete . . . . . . . . . . . Start projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wean animals and children . . . . . . . . . . .
12, 17
2, 25, 29 21-22
7, 25-26 7, 25-26
2-3, 29-30 14-15
1, 27-28 1, 27-28 19-20 7-8
12-13
2-3, 29-30 12-13 16-18
7, 25-26 1, 27-28 9-11
2, 25, 29 21-22 9-10
2, 25, 29 —from the Old Farmer’s Almanac
Sandy Harris, owner of Honey Bear Farm near Broken Bow, says she gets numerous inquires from customers who would like to grow vegetables and fruits that also look great in their home landscape. “More people are interested in healthy, homegrown foods that are free of chemicals,” Harris says. “When you grow your own, you know exactly what you’re getting.”
In southeast Oklahoma’s moderate climate, a number of plant options exist that will provide a bountiful harvest while adding bursts of color, flowers and other ornamental interest in the landscape.
Blueberry bushes or bay trees, for example, can be planted to create a hedge or serve as background shrubs in the landscape. Rosemary grows into a drought hardy, evergreen shrub, and puts on a show of blue flowers every spring, Harris says. Sage can be mixed with bedding plants in the landscape to provide a soft texture and a pleasant gray tone that provides nice contrast against brightly colored flowers.
For those who like brilliant color, Harris recommends Aji Dulce and Trinidad Perfume peppers. “They
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here’s a new trend in the gardening world, and for those who prefer fresh,
grow three and a half feet tall and produce beautiful bright peppers with a milder flavor than some varieties,” she says.
Fruit trees are an excellent choice for those who enjoy blooming trees. Instead of a Bradford pear, known for breaking in the high winds and ice storms, grow a real pear or a plum tree. You will enjoy the same show of white blossoms every spring, followed by a bounty of fresh fruit for your family, friends and a variety of birds .
You can find endless resources for edible landscaping on the Internet by simply Googling the term, but before purchasing a plant, be sure to research its preferred growing climate and water requirements.
You can also visit with Sandy and Phil Harris at Honey Bear Farm. They are happy to provide visitors with recommendations on edible landscape plants that will thrive in southeast Oklahoma. Contact them at 580-306- 6020 or 580- 584-6022, or visit their website at
www.honeybear-ranch.com
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