0:00 Welcome to Oklahoma Gardening #5251!
1:42 Farming for the Community: Ralph’s Ranch’s Agritourism and Apprenticeship Model
We visit Ralph’s Ranch in Oklahoma City to see how they have built a thriving, community-focused regenerative farm. Discover how their partnership with Oklahoma State University’s beginning farmer grant supports hands-on apprenticeships, builds local soil health, and fuels a diverse agritourism destination.
To find out more about Ralph’s Ranch: https://ralphsranch.com/
8:59 Identifying and Controlling Invasive Thistles
OSU Extension Rangeland Ecologist Dr. Laura Goodman breaks down the differences between native and invasive thistles in Oklahoma.
Learn how to spot problematic species like the musk thistle and bull thistle by looking at key traits like leaf texture and midribs and explore effective control methods.
15:06 Developing the Ultimate Home Lawn: Endarra 81’s Drought-Resistant Turfgrass Model
We visit with OSU professor Yanqi Wu about the highly anticipated release of Endarra 81 Bermuda grass. Discover how this new home lawn variety achieves elite drought resistance through a deeper, thicker root system that taps into subsoil moisture during hot summers.
22:00 Oklahoma School Garden Quick Start Guide
Designed to make starting a school garden simple and stress-free, the Oklahoma School Garden Quick Start Guide is a streamlined resource featuring straightforward checklists, illustrations on proper planting depth, and specific crop timelines that align perfectly with the academic calendar.
This guide is available online at:
okfarmtoschool.com
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Airdate: 6-20-2026
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3 Comments
You mention nodding thistle is bad but you don’t say why and then you go into poisons you can use to kill them.
Meanwhile I see bees and other insects getting nectar.
I do not poison my yard and I’m concerned that you recommend it.
We need a video on native lawns and short natives plants that can replace lawns. Also buffalo grass
Congratulations on the new Lionel K. Bentley Turfgrass Center!