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Terri Hayes
Sequoyah
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13 hr ago
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I just received a letter from James Cooper (our Ward 2 councilman) detailing a presentation about specific improvements to infrastructure tomorrow night at UCO - Tom & Brenda McDaniel University Center - from 5:30 to 7:30. If anyone wants to go, would someone report back to “Nextdoor?”
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Allen Parleir
Central Park
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1 min ago
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Butterfly Bliss in our front yard... AND up and down the block!
So. Many. Butterflies. It's getting hard to walk through my yard because I keep pausing, mesmerized, to watch the butterflies! And moths, and bees, and wasps, and all manner of winged beings. We've seen Pipevine Swallowtail on the Redwhisker Clammyweed, hummingbirds on the Turk's Cap, and the tiny eggs of Giant Swallowtail on the rue. Goatweed Leafwing caterpillars are wrapped up like burritos inside the Croton leaves, the early-blooming asters are humming with native bees, and everybody comes to feed on the Golden Crownbeard. It's quite a show out there!
I'm fortunate to have my own personal butterfly identification coach, Steph Jordan, living right next door. Steph showed me how to tell the difference between Monarch caterpillars and Queen caterpillars, all of whom are munching their way thru my milkweed seedlings. Monarch cats: yellow, black, and white striped with 2 sets of antennae-like filaments, one set on their head and the other on their rear (photo on right.) Queen cats look similar, but with a bluish tint and a third set of filaments partway down their body (photo below.)
If you plant it, they will come. They will come, and they will come in abundance! But it can take a while. There's a learning curve to gardening, and a fair chunk of work involved. It takes time for perennials to mature, and for the ecosystems in our yards to come back into balance. The prep, planting, and weeding may not feel very magical, but the gardens that emerge envelop us in beauty and wonder.
New Pollinator Plants
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) - Beautiful shrub grows 6-12’ tall with small, round, white flowers that bloom all summer and attract many different types of bees and butterflies. Often found in swamps and around ponds and streams. Does not do well in dry soils. Full sun to partial shade, medium to wet soils.
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) - Native to almost every county in Oklahoma, the purple flowers attract a wide range of pollinators. Full to part sun, medium to dry soil, 2’ height, summer blooming.
Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) - I just have a few of these cuties, but heads up - they are intolerant of dry soil! Daisy-like, yellow flowers provide nectar and pollen to native bees, and butterflies. Perennial, full to partial sun, moist soil, 4’ height, blooms late summer to fall. Native to eastern Oklahoma.
Virginia Bower (Clematis virginiana) - NOT the evil Autumn Clematis that will overtake your yard in the blink of an eye! Native to eastern Oklahoma, this fast-growing perennial vine prefers part shade and med-moist soil, and is covered in tiny white flowers in late summer.
Veggie Seedlings
Available now: lettuce mix, rainbow chard, broccoli, mini-broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, yod fah (Chinese broccoli) seedlings.
Coming in another week or two: kale, bok choy, Chinese cabbage, spinach, cilantro, dill, green onions, and leeks.
Classes
This Saturday is the Landscaping with Native Plants class with Connie Scothorn, co-author of Oklahoma Native Plants. I have used her book countless times, and had the pleasure of working with her on various native-plant projects over the last couple of years. Connie has extensive experience with native plants and is a delightful speaker.
Scroll down for more info on this class & upcoming CommonWealth classes.
SEEDLING SALE
LIAS GARDEN AT COMMONWEALTH
Open Hours Now thru October
Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm
Thursdays, 4-6 pm
1016 NW 32
Herbs
Dill and cilantro seedlings will be ready next week. Both of these annual herbs will keep growing into fall and early winter.
My fennel seedlings keep getting eaten by Swallowtail caterpillars, but it's hard to grumble too much about that :)
I do still have some in good shape.
Herbs available now: Catmint, Catnip, Garlic Chives, Bronze Fennel, Leaf Fennel, Lemon Balm (photo), Lemon Verbena, Mexican Mint Marigold, Apple Mint, Chocolate Mint, Kentucky Colonel Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Rue, Sage, Sorrel, Stevia, Stinging Nettles, Zaatar.
Heartfelt thanks, as always, for your support and I hope to see you soon!
Lia
eliawoods.com to see our full listing of available plants.
CommonWealth Garden School
Landscaping with Native Plants
Saturday, Sept 13th
11 am to 12:00 pm
1016 NW 32nd, OKC 73118
$10 per person or $15 per pair (Or volunteer in our community composting operation at 1004 W. Hill from 9 am to 11 am to get in for free!)
Did you know that the population of birds in this country has decreased by 1/3 in just the last 50 years? That is one reason that we should be planting more native plants: to supply food and shelter for the birds and other pollinators. Another big reason is that they are beautiful! Most will provide an explosion of color at various times of the year. Connie will offer ideas as to how you can design a native garden and transform your yard into a haven for pollinators. The class will include a walk through the nursery so they can point out some of their favorite native plants. (Hint: They are almost all favorites.)
Instructor: Connie Scothorn is a licensed landscape architect specializing in creating sustainable site designs utilizing native plants. She has created award-winning designs for residential gardens, parks, and streetscapes. In 1999, she was a founding principal of CLS & Associations. She co-authored the book Oklahoma Native Plants—a Guide to Designing Landscapes to Attract Birds and Butterflies.
Native seedlings will also be for sale.
Upcoming Garden School Classes:
September 20, 2025: Black Gold — Make Your Own Compost with David Braden and Allen Parleir
October 11, 2025: Planting Native Perennials from Seed — Cold Stratification & Other Mysteries Unveiled with Elia Woods
Plant of the Week....... by Keri
Maryland Senna
Senna marilandica
Maryland Senna is a shrubby native perennial that typically grows to a height of 3-6 feet, producing clusters of yellow blooms in Jun - Jul that are a favorite of native bees. As a member of the pea family, it is a legume and enriches the soil through nitrogen fixation, and it is also a host plant for the Sulfur butterfly (Partridge Pea is also a host plant). A fascinating fact about Senna is that it has extrafloral nectaries on its stems that attract beneficial insects like ants and wasps, which in turn defend the plant.
We featured the clouded sulfur in one of the spring newsletters. They were one of the first butterflies to vist my yard this year. Then in August, a new-to-me tiny yellow butterfly kept appearing, and at first I thought it was a hairstreak. Once I was able to capture a clear image and identify it through iNat, I discovered it was a Dainty Sulfur. First there was one, and then there were many and they seemed to enjoy gathering on the Blackfood Daisies.
After all the time I've spent watching pollinators in my yard, it amazes me that I'm still seeing butterflies I never knew existed.
-Keri
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Mikira Howell
Community gardening, tips, tricks, and more!
South Lindsey
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1 day ago
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Anyone have any easily propagated plants they're looking to rehome, share, or downsize? Wanna make my yard a bit prettier, super bonus for fall/winter hardy types
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Wei Liu
Meridian Hills-Manor
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1 hr ago
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Hi neighbors! I’ve been wanting to try some Asian food lately. What do you usually enjoy?
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Myles Younge
Helm Farm
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1 day ago
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The shifting seasons have been thriving with a cornucopia of connections and fellow neighbours inspired to dream big and change economies! As our nonprofit takes shape, we're reinforcing roots and narrowing projects to best serve. We have been inspired by so many wheel creators amongst us right now, already working to make community based learning collaborative: Beautification efforts by OKC Beautiful and Ok Native Plant Network....
https://myrealoklahoma.com/2025/09/09/thought-provoking-tuesday-9-september/?utm_source=nextdoor&utm_medium=jetpack_social.. see more
Thought Provoking Tuesday 9 September
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Annie Lawson
Sequoyah
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1 day ago
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Army worms... been in my house 23 years and this is the first time having them. Neighbors do as well. Will one spray from a company take care of them or is it a yearly thing? What is an average cost to have it done? I was quoted $114 for front and back. I have a good size backyard... see more
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Myles Taylor
Gatewood
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6 hr ago
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Recommendations for lawn service? My usual lawn guy has gone MIA and lawn is starting to look neglected.
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KFOR Oklahoma
Local publisher
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1 day ago
Oklahoma State Fair's EAT RIDE REPEAT food drive aids food bank
kfor.com
What is your favorite non-perishable item to donate that helps support the Regional Food Bank?
DENNIS PAUL M.
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Rice or beans
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DonnieCharity Smith
Woodland Park
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1 day ago
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If you know me, you know I love to share my photos, here are our OKC Zoo photos :)
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Richard Gorman
Windsor Forest
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1 day ago
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A morning glory with a light bulb inside.
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Myles Younge
Helm Farm
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16 hr ago
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Plaza Progress!! We delivered our final customer appreciation sage plant- gifting medicine as thanks! Tonalli: day 9 - Miquiztli (death) Trecena: 13-day period Tecpatl (flint knife) The significance of this dayDay Miquiztli (Death, known as Cimi in Maya) is governed by Tecciztecatl, the Moon God, as its provider of tonalli (Shadow Soul) life energy. It is a good day for reflecting on your priorities in life, a bad day for ignoring possibilities....
https://myrealoklahoma.com/2025/09/10/walking-through-midweek-10-september/?utm_source=nextdoor&utm_medium=jetpack_social.. see more
Walking through midweek 10 September
myrealoklahoma.com
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Rusty B.
Graham Ave North
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1 day ago
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Hummingbird migration time is now
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KOCO 5 News
Local publisher
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6 hr ago
Demolition delays at old Myriad Convention Center in Oklahoma City
koco.com
What are your thoughts on the delays with the Myriad Convention Center demolition? Do you think it's worth it for the new downtown arena?
Lois E.
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This doesn’t surprise me. I have lived in OKC for 40 years and the city government never changes. They always over promise i.e. … remember when they built the Paycom ? Delay many times!!
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James Collins
Venice
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1 day ago
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My western neighbor’s backyard
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Georgia Gross
Treadwell Grandview
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2 hr ago
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Peggy S.
Marble Leaf
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13 hr ago
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Hi neighbors! I've seen the topic of water bills discussed. I just got my first one from OKC & it was $217.49!!!!! What the heck???? We don't have a pool, we didn't need to water the grass with all the rain, it just doesn't make sense. Any insight is welcome!!!!
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Myles Younge
Helm Farm
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1 day ago
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Many have been noticing this auspicious time with new fall season equinox approaching. Celebrate a blood corn moon, harvests are begging to take root and others have completed their cycle. We remain grateful and hopeful in providing value, resources, and connections. Grateful for cooler day as completing our sage deliveries and homeiversaries to our treasured clients & neighbours. Eastside Fresh Market will have tomatoes, okra, assorted squash, fresh black-eye peas and more farm fresh veggies to choose from on Tuesday 9/9 from 4pm-7pm!...
https://myrealoklahoma.com/2025/09/09/morning-shift-monday-8-sept/?utm_source=nextdoor&utm_medium=jetpack_social.. see more
Morning Shift Monday 8 Sept
myrealoklahoma.com
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Mickey Key
Central Park
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6 hr ago
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I'm looking for a small to medium size black poodle. Ours died would consider an older dog
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Chloe Chapman
Miller
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7 hr ago
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Hi Neighbors!
Im looking for a car! I have 1,000 to spend right now. I've just moved here from Colorado and I've been borrowing my sisters car. I am in desperate need of one of my own. I dont want to make payments because I'm afraid its not in my budget. Just seeing if anyone has anything or any suggestions, thank you!.. see more
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Juanita Sheppard
Shalimar
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18 hr ago
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I’ve started using my spinner as my “weather forecast.” The faster it spins, the sooner I know to bring in the laundry. Do you do something similar?
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KOCO 5 News
Local publisher
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6 hr ago
What kind of weather can you expect for the Oklahoma State Fair?
koco.com
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Terry Williams
Del Crest Heights
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1 day ago
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I guess this is a computer geek type question. I use Gmail and I cannot figure out how to clear old email. I tried cleaning the cache and history but it still keeps pulling up old emails (mostly junk) from last year. Any help would be great.
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Mireille Cremin
Business District
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12 hr ago
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Neighbors keep slowing down to admire the vintage-style bicycle spinner with the little frog riding it — it’s a surprise hit! https://offxnow.site/Frog3
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Jennifer Fox
Tealwood
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3 hr ago
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Set up a Little Free Library in the neighborhood. Swing by on Meadows Dr and check her out! Take a book, leave a book, and enjoy!
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