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Did you get rain?

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Beat the Heat in August Gardening

Gardening in extreme heat is no fun, but no matter how hot it gets, we still need to water, weed, and deadhead. When the temperatures in Oklahoma hit the 100s in August and usually the first part of September, it’s best to minimize time outdoors during the hottest parts of the day for the sake of the gardener and the garden. This week has been the hottest of the summer, and no rain is in the forecast any time soon. Here are a few tips to help you and your plants survive until cooler weather and rain eventually arrive – hope it’s soon.

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