Oklahoma County OSU Extension is dedicated to helping Oklahomans tackle local challenges and manage resources effectively. This podcast delivers expert advice and practical tips to help you succeed as a gardener, with a special focus on urban gardening.
Join us each episode as Oklahoma County OSU Extension educators, specialist, and guests share timely insights to enhance your gardening skills and help you cultivate a thriving garden—no matter where you grow!
Over the last 10 years, there has been a surge in the number of people who are interested in beekeeping. Check out this latest episode with Julia, Mason, and Andrew to see what all the buzz is about!
Relevant fact sheets:
EPP-7317: The Africanized Honey Bee in Oklahoma (https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/print-publications/epp-entomology-and-plant-pathologhy/the-africanized-honey-bee-in-oklahoma-epp-7325.pdf)
EPP-7155: Nectar and Pollen Plants of Oklahoma (https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/nectar-and-pollen-plants-of-oklahoma)
AGEC-2002: Beginning Honey Beekeeping Equipment and Associated Costs (https://pods.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/AGEC-2002-accessible-1.pdf)
AGEC-276: Beekeeping Multiproduct Costs and Break-even Calculations (https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/print-publications/agec/beekeeping-multiproduct-costs-and-break-even-calculations-a.pdf)
2 Jul 2026
Episode 62: Water Smarter, Not Harder
On this water-wise episode, Andrew, Julia, and Mason celebrate Smart Irrigation Month and discuss some basic was people can improve their irrigation efficiency without breaking the bank.
Resources:
HLA-6445: Smart Irrigation Technology (https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/print-publications/hla/smart-irrigation-technology-controllers-and-sensors-hla-6445.pdf)
BAE-1543: Soil Moisture-Sensing Systems for Improving Irrigation Scheduling (https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/print-publications/bae/soil-moisture-sensing-systems-for-improving-irrigation-scheduling-bae-1543.pdf)
PSS-2417: Using trend values from soil moisture sensors for irrigation decisions (https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/print-publications/pss/using-trend-values-from-soil-moisture-sensors-for-irrigation-decisions-pss-2417-a.pdf)
HLA-6615: Simple Irrigation Checkup (https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/print-publications/hla/simple-irrigation-checkup-for-home-sprinkler-systems-hla-6615.pdf)
HLA-6617: Managing Pressure in the Home Irrigation System (https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/print-publications/hla/managing-pressure-in-the-home-irrigation-system-hla-6617.pdf)
EPA's Water Sense: Find a Pro (https://lookforwatersense.epa.gov/pros/)
Irrigation Association (https://www.irrigation.org/)
NASA's STREAM Tool (https://ladsweb.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/stream/)
NASA Acres (https://www.nasaacres.org/)
NASA STELLA (https://science.gsfc.nasa.gov/stella/)
2 Jul 2026
Episode 61: School and Community Gardens
On this special episode, Andrew, Julia, and Mason are joined by Alex Cox from the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to discuss her work as a Farm to School Coordinator and the upcoming School and Community Garden Conference.
If you have questions about the Farm to School Program, you can contact Alex at alex.cox@ag.ok.gov
Resources:
Conference Registration (https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=15&CATID=879)
Oklahoma Farm to School Program (https://okfarmtoschool.com/?_gl=1%2A1ew1n6r%2A_ga%2AMTAyMDExMTAzNi4xNzgzMDE1ODM5%2A_ga_GG59EKHCTD%2AczE3ODMwMTU4MzkkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODMwMTYwODgkajUxJGwwJGgw)
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (https://ag.ok.gov/)
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