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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Vol. 35, No. 10 EILEEN BRADSHAW President & CEO of LIFE Senior Services, LIFE PACE & Vintage Housing

KELLY KIRCHHOFF Senior Director of Communications

Bee the Change: Plant for Pollinators

Family Roots Run Deep in Tulsa Nurseries

So much rests on the fragile wings of the insects that fertilize our fruits and vegetables. Join the battle to protect pollinators by planting what they need. SPRING

From

A T I M E L I N E F O R G R O W I N G V E G E TA B L E S

Many people embraced vegetable gardening in 2020 as they spent increased time at home. They learned the hard work of gardening pays off in great satisfaction – when you beat the bugs, birds and other elements that threaten your crops. Brian Jervis is a horticulturist with Oklahoma State University who manages the Tulsa Master Gardener program. His mission is solving problems for area gardeners and training volunteers to do the same. “We’ve had a lot of people start gardening again, so it's been an exciting time for us,” he said. “We are here to help provide good, solid, research-based information to the gardening public.”

Tulsa County currently has 416 active master gardeners who volunteer their time at schools, senior living centers and gardening shows. They man the phones and answer questions at the resource center and demonstration garden at the OSU Extension Service office, 4116 E. 15th St. One of the most popular services OSU offers is soil testing. The Extension Service also has a wealth of resources online at www.extension.okstate.edu. Here’s a planting guide for some of the most commonly planted vegetables. There is generally a window for planting each variety to have the best growing conditions. For a spring garden, you must plant to avoid the last freeze of the year and harvest before the sun gets too punishing. Consider a fall garden to take advantage of cooler temperatures for some of the sweetest yield. If you want to start seeds indoors, check the seed packages to learn the best time to get going – generally 40 to 50 days before transplanting seedlings.

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MARCH • APRIL • MAY

ROOT TO TABLE To everything, there is a season. Those wise words could very well have been written by a gardener! Gardening is ruled by the natural cycles of sun and moon, soil and weather. The smart gardener considers those cycles while planning – and planting.

Visited your local nursery recently? Gardening enthusiasts can find a world of helpful advice – as well as plants – at these family-owned nurseries.

DEE DUREN

Spring begins with the vernal equinox on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

Copy Editor March

April

MAY

PLANT: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, onions, spinach, collards seedlings

PLANT: Cucumbers, celery, eggplant, peppers, tomato seedlings after the threat of frost

PLANT: Sweet potato, eggplant, okra, summer squash, pepper seedlings

SOW: Carrots, green peas, turnips, Swiss chard, beets, Irish potato tubers, root crops, lettuce and leafy vegetable seeds

SOW: Beans (lima, green or wax, pole), corn, chard, late cabbage, okra, pumpkin, turnips, radish and sweet corn seeds after the threat of frost

Put out rain gauge near garden to ensure plants get at least 1” per week

KRISTEN HARRIS

SOW: Southern peas, cucumber, winter squash and melon seeds

Average frost-free date in Oklahoma is April 15-17

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Soil temperatures should be in the low 60s for warm-season plant seeds

SUMMER

JUNE • JULY • AUGUST

DICK MCCANDLESS ESTEBAN VALENCIA

Summer begins with the summer solstice, Sunday, June 20, 2021

June

July

PLANT: Southern peas and sweet potato seedlings

PLANT: Start fall garden with fresh tomato, eggplant, pepper, celery and tomatillo seedlings

PLANT: Broccoli, brussel sprouts, kohlrabi, turnips and cabbage seedlings

SOW: Winter squash seeds and watch for beetles, aphids, vine borers, cutworms

SOW: Fennel, beans, cilantro, sweet corn, cucumber, pumpkin and squash seeds

SOW: Fall carrots, kale, peas, radish seeds for fall crops

Begin watering just once a week to promote root growth

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August

Continue regular weeding

Control weeds before they seed

FALL

SEPTEMBER • OCTOBER

Fall begins with the autumnal equinox, Wednesday, September 22, 2021

GET IN THE ZONE OKLAHOMA PLANT HARDINESS ZONES CHART

Plant hardiness zones are guides set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) based on a region’s average lowest temperature over the past 30 years. Oklahoma is largely divided into zones 6 and 7. Gardeners should keep their winter-hardiness zone in mind when selecting plants. A rare, extreme cold snap could still result in a plant loss, the USDA warns. Other factors that contribute to a plant’s success include sunlight, wind, soil type and moisture, humidity, pollution and snow.

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SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER PLANT: Shallots, garlic and perennial onion for spring harvest SOW: Lettuce and spinach seeds

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From Root to Table: A Timeline for Growing Vegetables

Hardy Plants for Tough Conditions

There’s nothing like sitting down to a plate of homegrown vegetables, but getting there takes time and effort. This guide will help you with what to plant, and when.

On the Cover

The conservatory at Woodward Park provides an oasis for Pat Hobbs, accounting manager for the Tulsa Garden Center, and his husband, volunteer gardener John Orsulak.

Oklahoma weather extremes can pose challenges in the garden. Hear from experts at Tulsa Botanic Garden about what plants have the best chance of survival.

6 Letter From Eileen 8 Looking Back 10 Caregiver Corner Growing Together: The Benefits of Companion Gardening for Caregivers and Seniors 12 Medicare & You Medicare Extra Help 24 Green Country Garden Tour 26 Healthy Living: Gardening Products That Save Your Back (Knees and Hands Too) 28 Noteworthy 29 Share Your Time & Talent 30 Mindbender & Puzzles 31 Puzzle Partners 32 The Dinner Belle 33 LIFE EDU 34 Bunkering With Books 35 Business Directory 36 People & Places 37 Classifieds 39 Vintage Friends

LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine is published monthly by LIFE Senior Services (a Tulsa Area United Way nonprofit) and helps fulfill LIFE Senior Services’ mission to promote and preserve independence for seniors. This publication is printed and mailed at no charge. Donations of any amount are appreciated and will help offset LIFE Senior Services’ production costs. A donation of $25 per year is suggested. To make a donation, visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org or call (918) 664-9000. LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine accepts advertising to defray the cost of production and distribution, and appreciates the support of its advertisers. The publisher does not specifically endorse advertisers or their products or services. LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine reserves the right to refuse advertising. Rates are available upon request by calling (918) 664-9000. © LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine and LIFE Senior Services, Inc., 2021. All rights reserved. Reproduction without consent of the publisher is prohibited. Volume 35, Issue 10, March 2021 LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine (ISSN 2168-8494) (USPS 18320) is published monthly by LIFE Senior Services, 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74135. Periodicals postage paid at Tulsa, OK. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine, 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74135-5114.

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In this virtual event series, Dr. Paul Nussbaum will discuss the affects of anxiety on the brain of both yourself and your loved ones with an emphasis on seniors and the landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic. All participants and attendees of this digital event will learn about: • How prevalent anxiety is in the general population. • The difference between acute and chronic anxiety. • What happens inside the brain and body with anxiety and chronic stress. • Discover how anxiety can affect our thoughts, feelings, and cognition. • Discover how the “Reward System” in our brain provides a counter to anxiety and chronic stress.

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LETTER FROM EILEEN Dear Vintage Readers, Way back in 1980, I was a senior at Bishop Kelley High School taking a required class called “Parenting.” On the first day of class, I was assigned a life partner (his name is withheld to protect the unwitting). We were then issued a “child” in the form of a bright green, innocent plant, which we promptly named Berniece. Our assignment was simple: keep Berniece alive. We were to never leave Berniece alone or in our lockers. We were to carefully coordinate hand-offs in hallways and weekend custodial arrangements. Twenty other couples were also given these “babies,” so the hallways were abuzz with little green bundles. However, my partner and I achieved swift notoriety. Our plant was the first to wither. Despite sporadic watering and occasional exposure to sunlight, Berniece began to droop on day two and was kaput by day six. Thus, began my troubled relationship with plants.

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In this issue of Vintage, you will read about gardening and attracting pollinators. It is just the sort of article I might have skipped over five years ago but which I now find fascinating. I was late to gardening, possibly because of the aforementioned early failures. All of those years when we lived in a house with a large yard, my attempts were limited to a few rose bushes and some annuals in a porch pot. Perhaps I was overwhelmed by the possibilities of that expanse of land, or maybe I was just lazy. For whatever reason, I did not pursue gardening and would have bet the farm that it would never interest me. Yet, when we moved to a patio home three years ago, I started thinking about the possibilities. Perhaps my “empty nester” identity was trying to find something new to nurture. I have a wonderful, knowledgeable friend who came to help me plot my first

efforts. She is a magical gardener and has an unlimited well of patience. I pointed out some growth to her which was particularly vexing to me. I asked her if she knew what it could be. She bemusedly answered, “It’s grass.” I had a lot to learn. With her encouragement and some great afternoons exploring garden centers, our garden began to take shape. We have an herb section that smells wonderful and helps my kitchen efforts. The pollinators love the heliotrope and all types of basil. Hummingbirds are partial to our trumpet vines and hibiscus, and the bees love the coreopsis. We host so many different varieties and colors of bees! Much of our garden is in pots, which afford a very manageable plot and can be moved about until they find their happy place. Our little garden teaches me something every day. I appreciate the delayed gratification of planting seeds in a world that expects instant results. Who knew that a 99-cent package of morning glory seeds could bring so much joy? They greet me happily each morning of the summer, reminding me that each day is full of possibilities. I am writing this note to you in midFebruary for our March issue. The sky is gray, the sun obscured, and the air is frigid. Yet, I am undaunted. Because, if I look very carefully in the front of my garden – near the wall – small green shoots are coming from the ground. Harbingers of hope. Enjoy this issue, and buy some seeds. We can all use a bit more hope!

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Looking Back Bountiful Gardens Tulsa Historical Society & Museum 2445 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa

A man posing with his flowers. Caption reads: “That is a yard stick I have in my hand. Those are the purple dahlias you sent to me.”

View of the garden at the Crosbie-Eagan house, 2407 S. Owasso.

All photos courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society & Museum

Unidentified man in an army uniform, standing in a garden holding a puppy, c. 1918.

Award-winning canned fruits and vegetables at the Tulsa State Fair, c.1927.

This Month in History MARCH 2, 1904: Dr. Seuss Born

Theodor Geisel, better known as author Dr. Seuss, was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. Geisel graduated from Dartmouth where he was editor of the school’s humor magazine. A cartoonist, Geisel’s first children’s book was rejected by over two dozen publishers. His bestselling “The Cat in the Hat,” was published in 1957. Many of his books, which feature rhymes and fun characters, have been made into movies. He published 48 in all.

MARCH 3, 1887: Helen Keller Meets Anne Sullivan Helen Keller was a young Alabama girl left unable to see or hear after an illness as a toddler. Alexander Graham Bell, an authority on the deaf, suggested her parents contact the Institute for the Blind. They sent teacher Anne Sullivan whose “touch teaching” techniques helped Keller learn to communicate. Keller went on to graduate from college, becoming an author and public speaker. Keller and Sullivan remained lifelong companions.

MARCH 9, 1959: First Barbie Doll Goes on Display The first doll to depict an adult woman went on display at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Ruth Handler, a co-founder of Mattel, Inc., got the idea after watching her daughter play with paper dolls of grown women instead of her baby dolls. Mattel was also the first toy company to broadcast commercials to children, featuring Barbie in their sponsorship of "The Mickey Mouse Club.”

MARCH 12, 1933: FDR Makes First ‘Fireside Chat’ Eight days after his inauguration, President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his first national radio address, or “fireside chat,” broadcast from the White House. The U.S. was at the height of the Great Depression with unemployment between 25 and 33%. The president would deliver many more broadcasts, building support for his policies. It was an unprecedented step that reached many American households, 90% of which owned a radio.

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MARCH 23, 1839: “OK” Published in National Paper The expression “O.K.” was first published in The Boston Morning Post, an abbreviation of the slang term “oll korrect.” It was fashionable among youth at the time to deliberately misspell words then abbreviate them as a kind of coded slang. “KY” stood for “No use” or “know yuse.” It was published in a joke but quickly became popular after being used in a political campaign.

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President Reagan Wounded President Ronald Reagan was leaving a speech at a Washington hotel when he was shot in the chest by John Hinckley Jr. Three other men were wounded, one critically. Hinckley was captured and Reagan rushed to the hospital. The president, at 70, walked into the hospital with a collapsed lung and joked with his wife that he “forgot to duck.” Hinckley was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

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CAREGIVER CORNER

Why You Should Garden with Your Loved One In addition to helping ease anxiety and depression, gardening has a slew of other benefits that will help improve your loved one’s health.

1. P rovides company and connection

Growing Together THE BENEFITS OF COMPANION GARDENING FOR CAREGIVERS AND SENIORS

s children, most of us loved playing outside. Free time was spent running around the neighborhood, lying in the grass and staring up at the clouds. But, so many of us slowly stopped making time for nature. As adults busy with work and kids, there was little space in life for things like gardening. As “productive” adults, we rarely took the chance to visit the park on a sunny afternoon, just because. As some of us got older, we realized we wanted to invest more time in experiencing the great outdoors.

“These studies help us understand how the body communicates with the brain and why a healthy immune system is important for maintaining mental health. They also leave us wondering if we shouldn’t all be spending more time playing in the dirt,” Lowry said.

Dr. Dorothy Matthews, a biologist, also confirms that soil is beneficial for people suffering from depression and anxiety. From her studies on soil, Matthews agreed that “it is definitely good to be outdoors—it’s Gardening together can help your loved good to have contact with one experience a these organisms.” With this renewed sense of knowledge, there is more reason purpose, a connection than ever to make an effort to with nature and garden together. improved health.

If you or the person you’re caring for has ever dreamed of having a small garden of your own, what's stopping you? Gardening can be a shared endeavor between caregiver and loved one. There are many benefits of digging in the dirt, whether you have space for a vegetable garden, select a raised container garden or have just enough room for a few succulents and herbs. The Science Behind Dirt and Happiness Researchers have known for some time that playing in the dirt is directly correlated with increased happiness. Scientists at Bristol University explained that dirt contains a type of bacteria that stimulates the immune system and “[activates] brain cells to produce the brain chemical serotonin,” a hormone that makes humans feel happy. The “friendly” bacteria, called Mycobacterium vaccae, has also been shown in human clinical trials to ease symptoms of psoriasis, allergies and asthma, according to lead researcher Dr. Chris Lowry.

And never fear if your loved one doesn’t have a large backyard; you can easily start a small herb and vegetable garden if you have access to a small deck or porch. You can also garden indoors with herb towers, vertical gardens or hydroponics. Community gardens are another great way to spend time digging in the soil with other nature-inclined folks. Gardening together can help your loved one experience a renewed sense of purpose, a connection with nature and improved health. You might even want to invite other family members to join in on the fun and make it a weekly family affair. No matter how you and your loved one choose to embrace gardening, you can bet that it will bring a world of benefits to everyday life. Sources: Institute on Aging: www.ioaging.org, Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, University of Colorado Boulder, Dementia Australia

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As a caregiver, spending quality time outside digging in the dirt is a bonding activity for the two of you. Constant conversation isn’t necessary; you can both enjoy each other’s company in silence while tending the earth. Gardening combines several positives into one experience: being outside in nature, moving your body and getting sunshine.

2. Offers support and safety Gardening together helps keep your loved one safe. They might get overheated, dehydrated or injured gardening solo. Your presence provides backup and potential accident prevention. Make sure your loved one has a hat and proper protection from the sun. Bring water outside to stay hydrated, and set a time limit for how long you’ll both stay outdoors. As a caregiver, you can help with the more difficult tasks. While you handle the shovel, your loved one can tackle watering, weeding or deadheading flowers.

3. C reates ongoing tangible rewards

Gardening enjoyment doesn’t end when you put away the trowel. Use freshly cut flowers from your garden to create bouquets for your home or use veggies and herbs in the kitchen. Gardening might inspire your loved one to cook more often, encouraging healthier eating and family meals.

4. H elps protect against dementia

There is reason to believe gardening helps decrease the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. An Australian study followed 2,805 adults for 16 years and concluded that vigorous daily gardening was the single greatest action men and women could take against dementia, reducing incidence by 36%. Researchers at UCLA found that regular gardening is associated with increased brain volume and may cut the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by up to 50%.

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or Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources, Medicare offers help paying for their Part D plan and prescription drugs. This assistance is called Extra Help or the Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS). Medicare has just released the 2021 income and resources eligibility requirements for Extra Help. Household income must be less than $19,560 for single individuals or $26,370 for married couples. Further, assets cannot exceed $14,790 for singles or $29,520 for couples. In some cases, beneficiaries will automatically be enrolled in Medicare Part D and the Extra Help. This includes people who are on both Medicare and Medicaid (often called dual eligible), those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and those who qualify for a Medicare Savings Program. While these individuals are enrolled in Part D, the plan they are enrolled in was randomly selected. For that reason, they should review their coverage to ensure their plan best meets their prescription needs. LIFE’s MAP team will be happy to help you review your plan. To learn more about these programs, revisit the Medicare & You article in the May 2020 issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine at www.LIFEseniorservices.org.

Most people who qualify for Extra Help will not pay: • Monthly premiums • Deductibles (unless receiving the partial subsidy) • More than $9.20 in 2021 for each drug their plan covers In addition to lower out-of-pocket costs, beneficiaries with Extra Help have the following protections: • They will have a quarterly Special Enrollment Period (one time every three months between January and September, plus once during Annual Open Enrollment) to join or switch Medicare Part D plans. New plans will become effective the following month. This is especially helpful to seniors and adults with disabilities who may need to begin medications that are not on their current plan’s approved drug list. • No Part D late enrollment penalty, even if the beneficiary enrolls late (that is, after they were first eligible to join a Part D plan and if they did not have other drug coverage). Source: www.ncoa.org, www.medicare.gov.

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Apply online at www.socialsecurity.gov. You can also call Social Security at (800) 772-1213 or (800) 325-0778 (TTY) to apply over the phone or request that an application be mailed to you. After applying, Social Security will review your application and mail a letter confirming your eligibility.

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Call LIFE's Medicare Assistance Program at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1189 and schedule an appointment to meet with one of the team members. We can walk you through the application program and help you apply for Extra Help.

LIFE's Tax Assistance program is offering free income tax preparation assistance. To be eligible, you must be age 60 or older with a total household income under $57,000. LIFE's experienced team of IRS-certified volunteers will prepare and electronically file both your federal and Oklahoma tax returns. For the safety of LIFE's volunteers and the public, this year's tax service will be provided through a drop-off and pick-up method and is available by appointment only. LIFE's Tax Assistance Program Will Operate: Through April 15 Monday – Thursday • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Make An Appointment Soon: Drop off your forms and documentation at LIFE's Central location: 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Just west of 31st and Sheridan

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LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | March 2021

by Karen Szabo

The future of our food supply rests on the tiny wings of bees and butterflies. Join the movement to keep them aloft by planting a pollinator garden.

ees and butterflies may be small, but these mighty champions of the garden ultimately keep our planet alive. As they fly from flower to flower, they carry pollen which aids in the production of the food we eat and the air we breathe. Pollinators are responsible for one in every three bites of food we take. Unfortunately, pollinators are experiencing a global decline due to habitat loss, pesticide use and other causes. Think Outside the Lawn Honey bees have been under siege from colony collapse disorder (CCD), the phenomenon that occurs when all adult worker bees in a hive disappear, while immature bees, the queen bee, and the honey remain. While the USDA has no scientific cause for CCD, James Deming, owner of Shadow Mountain Honey Company, points to the monoculture as the culprit. “When you have hundreds of acres of a single crop that only blooms a few weeks of the year, year after year, you’re limiting the honey bees’ food source,” he explained. Monoculture planting isn’t limited to large industrial farms, however. Our beautiful green

manicured lawns aren’t pollinator-friendly. “Our view of ‘the perfect lawn’ has created a monoculture as well,” Deming explained. “Green grass lawns mean no more flowers for the bees. What we call weeds – clover and dandelions – are the first food for pollinators in the spring.” Monarch butterfly populations have also plummeted at an alarming rate in the last decade, due to habitat loss and other factors. On December 15, 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced a “warranted but precluded” decision for the monarch butterfly Endangered Species Act listing. This means the USFWS will review the monarch’s status each year. “Our hope is that this finding will amplify the critical need for more pollinator habitat and inspire more Oklahomans to take action,” said Katie Hawk, Okies for Monarchs outreach lead and marketing director for The Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma. “Oklahoma serves an important role in the survival of the monarch butterfly,” Hawk explained. “We are centrally located in the monarch migratory path. From Enid to Durant and Elk City to Tahlequah, now is the time for

Oklahomans to get our hands dirty and help save the monarchs,” Hawk said. Pollinator gardens are growing in popularity to help reverse this decline of bees and butterflies. Studies have shown these human-made gardens can provide much-needed food and reproductive resources for pollinators. “Anyone can plant a pollinator garden,” said Hawk. “No effort is too small – even a container garden will do the trick. Plus, it’s an incredible opportunity to engage with youth. Their eyes light up when watching pollinators.” When and what to plant When creating pollinator gardens, it’s important to choose plants that provide food and shelter for your insect friends. A diverse garden with native plants will make a better habitat. "Native plants will always grow better in Oklahoma's weather extremes than those that originate from other parts of the world,” explained Connie Scothorn, Oklahoma City landscape architect and author of “Oklahoma Native Plants: A Guide to Designing Landscapes to Attract BEE THE CHANGE, continued on page 16.

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Win the war on pollinator decline with ecological gardening. Practical solutions for saving beneficial animals including beetles, bats and birds.

Learn about endangered pollinators and the fight to save them. An informative look at the amazing bee and the thousands of species native to the U.S.

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BEE THE CHANGE, continued from page 14.

Make Your Pollinator Garden Take Flight If you’re interested in learning more about pollinators and planting your own pollinator garden, several organizations offer classes. Depending on COVID-19 requirements, some classes may be offered online this spring and possibly summer.

Birds & Butterflies.” “And they are beautiful, offering flower color at all times of the year. Equally important is their ability to support pollinators, including birds, bees and butterflies.” Butterflies need fuel when they fly through our state. The milkweed plant in particular serves as a host plant for monarchs and is a must for a monarch garden. “Monarchs need milkweed to survive,” Hawk said. “Milkweed is what they require to reproduce.” Monarch butterflies only lay their eggs on milkweed, and this is the only type of plant the caterpillars will eat. Okies for Monarchs, an initiative of the Oklahoma Monarch & Pollinator Collaborative, recommends planting at least 10 milkweed plants of two or more species per 100 square feet. There are 26 different types of milkweed plants that are native to our great state. You can find a milkweed guide at www.okiesformonarchs.org to navigate the wide world of milkweed. Monarchs also need flowering plants to feed on nectar. Hawk recommends selecting a variety of flowering plants with different bloom times, so that nectar is available from March through October. Many native plants are also perennials that will come back year after year. You can certainly plant non-native nectar plants, and single-flowered varieties are best for butterflies. Okies for Monarchs’ website provides butterfly-friendly plant lists for Oklahoma's climate and soil types. You 16

can also find where to buy milkweed and nectar plants for your garden. Bees love milkweed, too. It is a valuable nectar source, along with a variety of flowering plants – and the more color the better. Bees are not color blind and are particularly fond of blue, purple, yellow and white flowers. Deming recommends native plants such as blue false indigo, purple coneflower, beebalm (monarda), hyssop and salvia, as well as herbs like sage, basil and mint. He also recommends planning for a succession of blooms. Plant It and They Will Come When planting your pollinator garden, plant in clumps, rather than single plants, to better attract pollinators. When buying plants be careful not to buy those that have been pre-treated with chemicals. These plants can be harmful to pollinators, including monarchs, and their caterpillars. And use nontoxic forms of pest control as traditional pesticides may kill bees and butterflies. “Planting a pollinator garden is something anyone can do,” Hawk said. “They’re a great way to engage youth, friends and family. Community organizations, clubs and churches can transform an empty lot or park into a beautiful pollinator garden that can be benefit people and pollinators!” Andy Richardson is in charge of the community garden at his church, Christ Church in Tulsa. The garden has grown

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from three raised beds to 22 raised beds and two in-ground gardens. It was a vegetable garden until last spring when Richardson found himself with more time due to COVID-19. “A dear friend passed away who had been telling me for a few years to plant milkweed,” Richardson said. “I decided to finally do what she told me to do.” He not only planted that milkweed but created a new pollinator garden on the north side of the church’s garden. It has a variety of around 60 plants including coreopsis, parsley, bronze fennel and blanket flowers. He’s also sprinkled extra red and white clover seeds in the grass. “Anything that would attract pollinators,” he said. “There was a lot of excitement when the caterpillars showed up.” In the summer, another church family added a couple of beehives to the garden. “We welcome anyone who is interested to help with the garden,” Richardson said. This spring, consider adding at least one pollinator to your garden or patio and maybe let the dandelions and clover go a little longer. “Anybody can do something to help. Every native nectar plant is beneficial,” Hawk said. “If you plant it, they will come.”

TULSA COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS, OSU EXTENSION www.tulsamastergardeners.org Offers a series of online classes on gardening basics, including a session on Pollinator Gardens. Each lesson includes an instructional video, supportive material, and additional information so you can study from home and at your own pace. Find more information on page 28.

OKIES FOR MONARCHS www.okiesformonarchs.org Find a calendar of pollinator-related events including classes, webinars, workshops, plant sales and more on their website. You can sign up for their newsletter stay up to date on events, activities and classes.

THE TULSA GARDEN CENTER www.tulsagardencenter.org Offers a variety of classes and programs for adults, teens and children, including a Native Plant Program. Due to COVID-19, they are closed until further notice, but you can stay informed by signing up for their newsletter on their website.

OKLAHOMA NATIVE PLANTS: A GUIDE TO DESIGNING LANDSCAPES TO ATTRACT BIRDS & BUTTERFLIES Available on Amazon Written by Oklahoma City landscape architects Connie Scothorn and Brian Patric, this book is an informative guide to native broadleaf plants and grasses for use in ornamental landscaping. The book includes profiles of over 60 plants that can help support natural pollinators and encourages designers and the public to learn about how native plants grow and can be used.

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Open Your Own

Air Bee-N-Bee Can you imagine a world without bees? Maybe – but you’d also have to imagine a world without much of the food we enjoy, including almonds, apples, blueberries and carrots. Bees are responsible for one in three bites of food we take. There are more than 4,000 species of native bees in North America, and one in four species is at risk of extinction. Unlike honeybees, 90% of native bees don’t live in colonies or build hives. Most live underground, and the others nest in tree holes or hollow, broken stems. They have short life spans and don’t want a long “commute” from their homes to the plants they use for food. These native bees – also called wild or solitary bees – are generally mild-mannered and come in many different colors. They provide a lovely show as well as the useful work of pollinating your fruit trees, vegetables and flowers. One way we can all try to attract native bees is by providing a bee house, also called a bee hotel. You’ve probably seen the charming constructions online or at your local nursery. Bee houses are nesting boxes for native bees, usually a wooden frame containing bundles of tubes or “apartments.” They’re relatively easy to make and inexpensive to buy. You provide the tubes, and the bees will use mud, leaves and other material to build walls and divide the tunnel into a series of small, sealed cells. Each cell is left with a lump of pollen and an egg. Bee houses should be placed in an area that is relatively free from buffering winds and has some protection from rain. The easiest bee house is a bundle of sticks, hollow reeds or bamboo, tied together and placed where bees can find them. You can also welcome native bees by drilling holes partway through a tree stump or wooden block. Place paper straws in the holes that can be pulled out, cleaned or replaced. A purchased bee house may have the advantage of being easier to maintain, and some even have observation windows where you can observe progress in the nests. You’ll likely attract some wasps as well as bees, but solitary wasps are also great pollinators and aren’t known for aggression.

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Place bee houses in a location facing southeast to get morning sun. Elevate it about 4 to 5 feet above the ground and firmly attach it to a post, building or tree. Bee houses need maintenance, including cleaning or replacing the tubes, checking for predators, moisture and signs of disease. And of course, the bees need a varied diet from your nearby pollinator garden to enjoy.

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GREENHOUSE

GUIDE

Gardeners can find what they need to get growing at these northeast Oklahoma nurseries. A NEW LEAF

2405 S. Elm Pl. • Broken Arrow (918) 451-1491, ext. 132 • www.anewleaf.org A New Leaf provides horticultural-related job training for people with developmental disabilities and autism. Established in 1979, they have retail locations and sell flowers, bedding plants, house plants and more.

GROGG’S GREEN BARN

10105 E. 61st • Tulsa (918) 994-4222 • www.groggsgreenbarn.com In business since 2011, Grogg's Green Barn focuses on sustainability, with organic plants and environmentally-conscious supplies.

WORLEY’S GREENHOUSE & NURSERY

7400 N. Owasso Expressway • Owasso (918) 272-2399 • www.worleysgreenhouse.com Opened in 1977. Annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, as well as landscaping, installation and maintenance services.

MYERS NURSERY

848 S. Elm Pl. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-5864 • www.myersnursery.com

Over five acres of plants and trees create a park-like setting. Specializing in locally grown plants, tolerant to Oklahoma weather and soils. Free local delivery.

ardening season is upon us! It’s time to put down those well-worn seed catalogs and start digging in the dirt. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, there’s nothing more magical than a visit to a local garden center for some dreaming, planning and purchasing. When it comes to nurseries, Tulsa is blessed with quite a few, many of which are family-owned. These “mom-and-pop” operations are not only a good place to find plants and supplies; they’re also an excellent source of advice, expertise and guidance.

STRINGER NURSERY & GARDEN CENTER

SOUTHWOOD LANDSCAPE & GARDEN CENTER

7203 E. 41st St. • Tulsa (918) 628-0296 • www.stringernursery.com

9025 S. Lewis Ave • Tulsa www.southwoodgardencenter.com

Started in 1957, Stringer's is Tulsa's oldest nursery. It offers a wide selection of trees flowers, shrubs and accessories.

Southwood Landscape & Garden Center near 91st & Lewis is an urban oasis. Not far from a busy section of Riverside, the grounds resemble a beautiful, welcoming, and particularly well-groomed backyard.

In business since 1996. Myers offers nurserygrown specialty annual plants and hanging baskets, plus a large selection of annual and perennial plant material.

RIDDLE PLANT FARM

3510 Summit Blvd. • Sand Springs 4193 S. 193rd E. Ave. • Broken Arrow; (918) 245-3158 • www.riddleplantfarm.com Family-owned and operated since 1936. Retail and wholesale nursery.

COLEBROOK NURSERY

3090 S. 57th W. • Tulsa (918) 445-0539 • www.colebrooknursery.net

SANDERS NURSERY

20705 E. 161st St. • Broken Arrow (918) 486-1500 • www.sandersnurseryok.com Bob Berry purchased the original 50-year-old nursery in Inola from the Sam Sanders family in 1999, adding a second 80-acre location in Broken Arrow in 2000. It offers retail and wholesale sales of supplies and plants.

Joe and Ginny Schulte started the business in the early ‘80s as a landscape design company. They quickly expanded to include retail sales of landscape plants and supplies. Daughters Brenda (Schulte) Baird and Margaret Schulte worked as cashiers during their teen years, eventually joining their parents full time in 2002 and 2011, respectively.

According to Baird, working in a family business can be both rewarding and challenging. “Running a business together with family requires a certain mindset, and it can be really fun, but also extremely challenging,” she said. “Changes to the family – marriages, divorces, births, deaths, health challenges and personal needs – are inevitable in every family, but through them all, we have had to stay mindful of how our personal lives can affect the business, the employees and the community we serve.” At Southwood, the concept of family extends beyond ownership. “It’s quite common to see families shopping together at Southwood,” she said. “Not only that, but there are lots of local families who work together here besides the Schultes. Southwood has several secondgeneration employees, couples working here together, and people working alongside their siblings, parents or extended family members.” As a family, the Schultes prioritize community involvement. Southwood’s annual Plant a Row for the Hungry event benefits the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, and the business supports several local nonprofit agencies with annual donations for major fundraising events. “Giving back to the community that’s supported Southwood for all these years is very important to the family,” Baird says.

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“Having plants that have been grown and saved here on my property lends itself to the plants being acclimated to our particular climate - a very big difference from the big box stores that ship their plants in from out of state,” she said. Merrell is grateful for the chance to learn from her father and for her connection to her family’s land. “Not to diminish book learning, but there’s no substitute for someone who’s been there and is sharing knowledge with you. Dad was a wealth of information and knowledge, especially on how to grow tomatoes that are specific to our region,” she noted. “Honestly, if it weren’t for my dad I don’t know that I would have chosen this profession. There’s a specific connection for me because dad grew up on the property where he started the nursery. The old homeplace has been in the family since 1930. The connection to my dad and the old family farm drew me in at a time when agriculture wasn’t necessarily chic or hip.” Gardening has long been a tradition for many families, both as a business and as a hobby, and in an uncertain and tumultuous time, these spring rituals can be a welcome relief from the chaos of the world around us. “Especially given the environment we’re in because of the pandemic, we’ve seen an increase in brand new gardeners and folks that have not had a vegetable garden in a long time,” Merrell said. “We think that’s because people are looking for something ‘normal’ to do that is safe and can benefit all types of people. By selling our plants, we’re honored to be able to provide a service in which we can all find common ground through gardening and food.” www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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From

ROOT TO TABLE A T I M E L I N E F O R G R O W I N G V E G E TA B L E S

To everything, there is a season. Those wise words could very well have been written by a gardener! Gardening is ruled by the natural cycles of sun and moon, soil and weather. The smart gardener considers those cycles while planning – and planting. Many people embraced vegetable gardening in 2020 as they spent increased time at home. They learned the hard work of gardening pays off in great satisfaction – when you beat the bugs, birds and other elements that threaten your crops. Brian Jervis is a horticulturist with Oklahoma State University who manages the Tulsa Master Gardener program. His mission is solving problems for area gardeners and training volunteers to do the same. “We’ve had a lot of people start gardening again, so it's been an exciting time for us,” he said. “We are here to help provide good, solid, research-based information to the gardening public.”

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SPRING

MARCH • APRIL • MAY

Spring begins with the vernal equinox on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

March

April

MAY

PLANT: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, onions, spinach, collards seedlings

PLANT: Cucumbers, celery, eggplant, peppers, tomato seedlings after the threat of frost

PLANT: Sweet potato, eggplant, okra, summer squash, pepper seedlings

SOW: Carrots, green peas, turnips, Swiss chard, beets, Irish potato tubers, root crops, lettuce and leafy vegetable seeds

SOW: Beans (lima, green or wax, pole), corn, chard, late cabbage, okra, pumpkin, turnips, radish and sweet corn seeds after the threat of frost

Put out rain gauge near garden to ensure plants get at least 1” per week

SOW: Southern peas, cucumber, winter squash and melon seeds

Average frost-free date in Oklahoma is April 15-17

Soil temperatures should be in the low 60s for warm-season plant seeds

SUMMER

JUNE • JULY • AUGUST

Summer begins with the summer solstice, Sunday, June 20, 2021

June

July

August

PLANT: Southern peas and sweet potato seedlings

PLANT: Start fall garden with fresh tomato, eggplant, pepper, celery and tomatillo seedlings

PLANT: Broccoli, brussel sprouts, kohlrabi, turnips and cabbage seedlings

SOW: Winter squash seeds and watch for beetles, aphids, vine borers, cutworms

SOW: Fennel, beans, cilantro, sweet corn, cucumber, pumpkin and squash seeds

SOW: Fall carrots, kale, peas, radish seeds for fall crops

Begin watering just once a week to promote root growth

Continue regular weeding

Control weeds before they seed

FALL

SEPTEMBER • OCTOBER

Fall begins with the autumnal equinox, Wednesday, September 22, 2021

SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER PLANT: Shallots, garlic and perennial onion for spring harvest SOW: Lettuce and spinach seeds

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Hardy Plants FOR Tough Conditions BY LINDSAY MORRIS

Oklahoma is a land of extremes – posing challenges for aspiring gardeners. Learn what plants have the best chance of survival.

Oklahoma can be a challenging place for green thumbs, or those aspiring to have them. The varied ecologies of the region – the forested area in eastern Oklahoma, prairie in the southern area and desert-like conditions in western Oklahoma – mean different plants grow well in different parts of the state. Various regions of Oklahoma get different amounts of rain, as well. Many parts of the state get about 30 inches of rain each year, while the panhandle sees only 6 to 7 inches. “The plants we plant have to be able to tolerate swings on environmental conditions,” says Andy Fusco, curator of the Lakeside Promenade at Tulsa Botanic Garden.

Surviving Oklahoma Extremes Most regions of Oklahoma see quite a range of temperatures throughout the year. For example, Tulsa can have several inches of snow in the winter and temperatures climbing above 100 in the summer. With this in mind, it’s important to choose plants that can withstand a wide range of conditions. “You want plants that are going to stay beautiful without needing to be babied through those extreme swings from summer to winter,” Fusco says. In general, woody plants such as trees and shrubs tend to do better if planted in the fall, Fusco says. “They grow their roots through the fall and winter.” Flowers and plants that tend to die in the winter should be planted in the spring. “Plant in the early spring so they get one full growing season to get their roots,” Fusco says.

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“SET IT AND FORGET IT” PLANTS If you’re looking for some relatively easy, “set it and forget it” plants that do well in the climate of northeastern Oklahoma, look no further! Even though the following plants do relatively well in our climate, Fusco advises that you watch the plant carefully for a full growing season after putting it in the ground. Then you can let it be after that.

Deciduous Holly Ilex decidua ‘Warren’s Red’ • Leaves drop in fall revealing red berries through winter • Native to Oklahoma • Referred to as possum haw • Berries good for birds and other wildlife • Once established, can easily handle the wide swings of Oklahoma weather

Chinese Spicebush Lindera glauca var. salicifolia • Unique shrub for full sun or part shade • Colorful, bright orange leaves in fall • Real showstopper when everything else is tired • Interesting contrast with evergreens • Unique black berries

Dwarf Red False Vervain Stachytarpheta microphylla • Annual in Oklahoma – does not overwinter • Dwarf varieties are great for containers • Butterfly and hummingbird magnet • Heat tolerant with regular watering

Crossvine Bignonia capreolata • Native to Oklahoma • Semi-evergreen with colorful leaves in winter • Showy yellow-red flowers spring through summer • Attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators

Pampas grass Cortaderia selloana ‘Pumila’ • Can fill large spaces easily • Flowers in early fall with showy panicles that last all winter • Very drought-tolerant • Careful when cutting back in the spring as blades are very sharp

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Tatarian aster Aster tatricus ‘Jindai’ • Great, versatile flowering perennial • Prefers full sun, but tolerates part shade • Late bloomer in fall • Can be used a ground cover among other plantings

Licorice mint Agastache rupestris • Silver-blue leaves with red-orange flowers • Pleasant smell of mint • Provides vertical interest • In 2020, bloomed from June-October nonstop • Thrives when it's dry, once established

Lenten Rose Hellebores • Bloom between January and March • Honeybee favorite • A hardy shade plant • Plant beneath deciduous trees for winter sun

BONSAI CREATING ART FROM NATURE BY SUZANNE BURROW, OUTREACH COORDINATOR

For as long as he can remember, LIFE PACE participant Mike Raska, 79, has been interested in art – maybe because it runs in his family. His mother was a watercolor painter, and his sister was also an artist. Raska, however, turned to nature instead of a paintbrush to express himself. “I like nature. I always loved to squirrel hunt and fell in love with trees,” he said. Bonsai, defined as an ornamental tree or shrub grown in a pot and artificially prevented from reaching its normal size, grabbed Raska’s attention when he was in high school. A frustrated artist who couldn’t paint or draw like his family members, he turned to bonsai as a reflection of nature. Raska has authored several articles on bonsai. He helped start an area bonsai club and is an expert on “root over rock” planting. He said he helped develop a special tape that supports bonsai as the plant’s exposed roots grow into the curvature of rocks. An accomplishment like this was a credit to Raska whose artistic talents helped develop a way to make bonsai more eye appealing. “If you can’t paint, go to bonsai,” he chuckled.

Dynamic trio Daffodil bulbs, daylilies, and Lycoris bulbs • Good in clusters, with daylilies needing the most room • Early-blooming daffodils • Summer-blooming daylilies • Late-bloom Lycoris

Raska, who has been featured over the years in several publications, has quite a collection of bonsai with trees ranging from 6 inches to 4 feet. He’s spent countless hours styling the living works of art. Raska studied under John Naka, a man called the father of American bonsai. He said he’s enjoyed sharing the hobby with others and has encountered people from all walks of life who appreciate the ancient art. Raska acknowledged that it helps to have patience. “It can be like watching water boil sometimes,” he laughed. A humble man, Raska loves working with his bonsai trees, but he also gives some of the credit to his PACE team. The program’s support has kept him in his home near the things he loves most.

Native Aster Symphyotrichum oblongifolium ‘Raydon’s Favorite’ • Grows in a wide range of soils and moisture conditions • Fantastic fall pollinator plant • Pretty, bright purple blooms • Butterflies by the dozens

EasterN Redbud Cercis canadensis var texenisis 'Oklahoma' • Spectacular show of blossoms

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• Adapts to most growing conditions and soils • Attractive, heart-shaped leaves, interesting bean-like pods • Looks good in groupings

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“PACE has been a Godsend. It saved my life in terms of housekeeping, food, lifting my spirits and self-esteem,” he said. LIFE PACE is a “Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly” that helps people like Mike Raska live independently. PACE participants must be age 55 or over, live in the PACE approved service area, meet level of care requirements and be able to live safely in the community with PACE support at the time of enrollment. PACE participants need help with some of the activities of daily living including dressing, bathing, transferring, toileting, eating and walking.

PACE If you or someone you care about could benefit from LIFE PACE, contact a LIFE PACE specialist at (918) 938-7653 or (918) 938-7660 (en Espanol).

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1. Gathering Place

2650 S. John Williams Way • Tulsa www.gatheringplace.org

Gathering Place is one of the newest green spots in northeast Oklahoma. Located off Riverside Drive near downtown Tulsa, this beautiful spot is 66.5 acres of over 400 species of plants including 16 acres of wildflowers and over 100 species of trees. Different Oklahoma ecosystem models can be found throughout the park. There are two areas designated as horticultural spaces. The Helmerich Trust Sky Garden has gingko trees and a variety of seasonal plants to draw us back throughout the year. The Richard A. Williford Four Seasons Garden offers an area of native plant landscaping and rock towers.

2. Philbrook

2727 S. Rockford Rd. • Tulsa www.philbrook.org

Not too far from Gathering Place is the former home of Waite Phillips, now The Philbrook Museum of Art. It was opened as a museum in 1939 and while the museum is a must-see for the wonderful art exhibits, one should not miss the beauty of the 25 acres of formal and informal gardens.

GREEN COUNTRY GARDEN TOUR

The expansive grounds contain elaborate gardens inspired by an Italian country estate near Rome. The formal gardens, with water features and diagonal walks linking the mansion to the rustic pool below, are part of the original design and construction. The gardens extend to the summerhouse and feature native Oklahoma plants and a refurbished creek. Sculptures dot the walkways and invite us to pause to enjoy the changing colors throughout the seasons.

BY KAREN J. O’BRIEN

Some of Oklahoma's loveliest scenery can be found in the area known as Green Country, located in the northeast corner of the state. Green Country is sprinkled with lakes and national parks set in rolling hills. Lakes aren’t the only thing drawing visitors to Green Country. Many areas are attractive to those who enjoy wandering well-tended, cultivated plantings. There are formal gardens, teaching gardens and those that specialize in native blooms. Let’s start in Tulsa and work our way to other areas good to visit on a pleasant day trip.

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TULSA MASTER GARDENERS 2021 PLANT SALE

TULSA GARDEN CENTER SPRINGFEST TO-GO

SAND SPRINGS HERBAL AFFAIR

Now Through March 31, 2021 Shop online then pick up plants at drive-thru April 22 • 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

April 9 – 10, 2021 Friday, April 9 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, April 10 • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

April 17, 2021 Saturday • 8 a.m. – 4 pm.

Tulsa Garden Center Mansion 2435 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa www.tulsagardencenter.org

Downtown Sand Springs Shuttle available www.sandspringsok.org

Tulsa Fairgrounds Exchange Center 4145 E. 21st St. • Tulsa www.tulsamastergardeners.org

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3. Woodward Park 2435 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa www.tulsagardencenter.org

North of Philbrook is the City of Tulsa’s Woodward Park. Not just a pleasant place to stroll on a spring day, the area includes the Tulsa Garden Center and Municipal Rose Garden with roses and other cultivated plantings scattered throughout the grounds. The Garden Center offers classes to learn more about planting and growing your own garden to achieve a smaller version of the wonders of this oasis.

4. Tulsa Botanic Garden 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr. • Tulsa www.tulsabotanic.org

Travel further north into Tulsa’s Osage Hills to find the Tulsa Botanic Garden. Terraces of plantings around a small lake include 8,000 types of trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, roses and perennials. Each spring blossoms with one of the largest flower displays in the region. Over 100,000 tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses and other spring-flowering bulbs are planted each fall that result in a display of prolific color each spring. The Children’s Discovery Garden is fun for the whole family with an iconic 15-foot Spring Giant, spitting animal fountains, carnivorous plants, a sensory walk, an art wall, and a tree fort. You might enjoy taking a walk on the Lakeside Promenade which gracefully encompasses the 7-acre lake, or a 1.5-mile hike on the Cross Timbers Trail through the native prairie and forest.

5. Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. • Tulsa www.gilcrease.org

Heading back south, you may want to stop by the Gilcrease Museum where the historic theme gardens are a wonderful component of the total experience. These gardens have been developed on 23 of the museum’s 460 acres and complement the museum’s collections by reflecting gardening styles and techniques from the American West. Plans are underway to rebuild the museum itself, which may impact opportunities to visit the gardens for a while.

6. Jenks, Bixby and BEYOND

Continue traveling south to Jenks where you’ll find the Flycatcher Trail Living Classroom and Demonstration Garden. This space was designed to serve as a model of a backyard bird-friendly space and idea center to teach transferable backyard concepts for home gardens. Washington Irving Memorial Park & Arboretum pairs historic memorials with gorgeous landscaping. At this Bixby park, tour 32.5 acres of eyecatching trees before strolling through the Laci Dawn Hill Butterfly Garden. Visit during the right time of year to see the vibrant colors of the flowering plants mixed with the butterflies taking flight in the area. Be sure to pause for a moment of silence as you come across the Murrah Building Bombing memorial or take note of the rusty steel piece of the World Trade Center memorial to those victims. If you care to venture further away from Tulsa, Muskogee’s Honor Heights Park showcases a fantastic display of azaleas each spring. Or perhaps a grouping of eight different styles of garden would draw you to Grove’s Lendonwood Gardens. Exploring Green Country gardens offers beauty and ideas for your own home landscape. JENKS HERB AND PLANT FESTIVAL

TULSA GARDEN CLUB TOUR

April 24, 2021 Saturday • 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

May 1, 2021 Visit the gardens of Tulsa Garden Club members

Main Street downtown Jenks Food trucks on site www.jenksgardenclub.com

Advance tickets on Event Bright, Tulsa Garden Club and members www.tulsagardenclub.org

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HEALTHY LIVING

GARDENING PRODUCTS THAT SAVE YOUR BACK (Knees and Hands Too) BY KIMBERLY BLAKER

Gardening offers many health benefits. It's a healthy form of exercise and boosts your emotional health as you spend time outside tending to your plants' needs. All the bending, extending, kneeling, lifting and other actions that go along with gardening can be a pain, however. If you find gardening is taking a toll on your body, there are many handy products available. Check out these tools that can reduce strain and support you in your hobby. For links to purchase these products online, view the digital edition on LIFE's website at www.LIFEseniorservices.org under the education and resources tab.

If you struggle to put pressure on your knees for extended periods, many products can reduce the stress of kneeling on the hard ground.

BAD KNEES AND BACKS

When your knees or back are prone to pain, the constant bending and kneeling required for gardening may seem challenging. There are ways to reduce discomfort or eliminate the need to kneel and bend as often, if at all.

If you struggle to put pressure on your knees for extended periods, many products can reduce the stress of kneeling on the hard ground. You might want to try the Abcosport deep-seat garden kneeler. It can be used as a garden seat or kneeling pad. There's also the AMES Buddy Lawn and Garden Cart, which doubles as an easy-to-pull wagon and a sturdy seat from which to garden.

ARTHRITIS

Arthritic hands can make it difficult to grip and maneuver traditional gardening tools that put your hands and wrists in uncomfortable positions. But there are a few great alternative tools. In particular, is the Radius Garden 5-piece toolset or the Bear Paws Cultivator Claw, explicitly made to be lighter weight with a more ergonomic design.

A bad back makes it hard to bend over to pull weeds. With Grampa’s Weeder, a stand-up weed puller means you can remove these invasive plants from the root without ever bending down.

UV RAY PROTECTION

Traditional gardening takes place outdoors since plants need sunlight to grow. So, it's vital to keep your skin protected from too much sun exposure, which can lead to sunburn and increased skin cancer risk. A Lenikis sun hat with a wide-brim and neck cover keeps you protected from UV rays. You might also consider an indoor gardening system, like the Smart Garden hydroponics growing system, if you need to stay entirely out of the sun.

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SKIN PROTECTION

Plants can be particularly rough on thinning skin, especially when dealing with rose thorns or spiky weeds, which can quickly tear up your skin. This can make gardening painful and even lead to infections. When you have more delicate skin, you want to make sure it's protected. Think about investing in thornproof rose pruning gloves that extend farther up your arms or kevlar sleeves to protect yourself as you reach into thick growth.

LIMITED REACH

Do you struggle with limited reach because of mobility issues or wheelchair use? If so, there are tools to make it easier to tend to your plants from farther away. With the Ymachray LongHandled Planter, you can easily plant your bulbs and seedlings in the ground without having to kneel and reach into the garden. You can also bring the garden up to your level with the Keter Easy Grow Raised Garden Bed that you can use while standing. There are many other types of raised beds of various heights and sizes to fit your specific needs.

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EVENT CHAIRS Ron and Lindsay Fick

BALANCE AND STRENGTH CHALLENGES

Gardening involves a lot of moving around, standing up, squatting, pulling plants out of the ground, and carting around heavy plant debris, soil and all manner of tools. But suppose you struggle with balance problems or limited strength. Gardening can put you in a dangerous position, increasing your risk of falling or sustaining an injury. Watering with a hose or heavy watering can could throw off your balance and be difficult to lift. To avoid this, install a drip system like the Raindrip Automatic Watering Kit. It automatically delivers an efficient amount of water to your hanging plants and containers. Cart tools around safely with a rolling mobile tool storage system like the Vertex Super-Duty Yard & Garden Cart. This will reduce heavy lifting and carrying gardening tools around.

A heavy hose or watering can could throw off your balance and be difficult to lift.

VIRTUAL CELEBRATION Thursday, March 25, 2021 6:00 PM

Join Celebrate LIFE Event Chairs Ron and Lindsay Fick for an exciting virtual announcement. A special delivery will arrive to donors who respond before March 25, 2021, to toast this exciting news.

IN-PERSON CELEBRATION Thursday, June 17, 2021 6:00 PM

Cox Business Convention Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa Enjoy a complimentary cocktail reception followed by a silent auction, gourmet dinner and live music. SAFETY PROTOCOLS WILL BE IN PLACE Seating will be limited and distanced; masks and hand sanitizer will be available.

Please contact Rickye Wilson, (918) 664-9000, ext. 1213 with questions.

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Purchase tickets and see safety precautions online at www.harweldenmansion.com.

Tulsa County Master Gardeners Go Virtual It’s time to pick out your favorite seeds and clean off your shovels and rakes – Tulsa Master Gardeners Lunch & Learn classes are back! Although completely virtual this year via Facebook Live, the line-up is rich in content and will no doubt leave you with valuable information about gardening from home. Classes will be available through the Tulsa Master Gardeners Facebook page, as well as the Tulsa Central Library Facebook. A schedule is posted below. Classes will begin at noon and end around 12:45 p.m. If you are unable to watch the live presentation, the videos will be saved onto the Master Gardeners Facebook page under “videos.” You can also revisit classes this way later in the season if you need a refresher on a topic. • March 9 – Let's Get Your Veggie Gardens Ready! • March 16 – How to Grow Beautiful Veggies in Containers • March 23 – Grow Your Garden with Heirloom Seeds • March 30 – Grow Herbs for Wonderful Flavors! • April 6 – How to Grow Beautiful Tomatoes! • April 13 – Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden! Tulsa Master Gardeners 2021 Spring Plant sale is underway now. Shop online through March 31 then pick up your selections in a non-contact drive-thru on Thursday, April 22 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Tulsa Fairgrounds Exchange Center, 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa. For more information about the sale and virtual gardening classes, visit www.tulsamastergardeners.org or call (918) 746-3701. Happy gardening!

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Afternoon Tea at the Historic Harwelden Mansion

Harwelden Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is pleased to invite you to “Afternoon Tea at the Mansion." Harwelden was first listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and is the only example of Collegiate English Gothic Tudor in Tulsa. Originally a private home, the house was built for oilman Earl Palmer Harwell and his wife, Mary in 1923. Filled with rich Tulsa history, the Harwelden is a treasure in the community and a must-visit if you are able. Enjoy a traditional English tea with sweet and savory delicacies, and live piano music on March 3, 2021, or April 6, 2021, from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

The Harwelden has also shared some traditional tea etiquette tips: •O ne person is elected to be "mother." They then pour the tea for everyone at the table. •F or English black tea, remember that milk is added after the tea. • S et the napkin on your lap with fold up, pat dab your mouth, and leave the napkin on the chair, not on the table. •O ne must eat the sandwiches first, and with fingers not cutlery. • S cones should be broken in half by hand, not with a knife, and each halfeaten separately. •O ne can spread scones how one prefers: the Devon way is cream first, jam on top. The Cornwall way is jam first, then the cream. •W e know it’s hard, but one must save those delightful cakes till last! •T ea should be stirred gently back and forth, not in circular motions! •C ups should be held with one’s thumb and index finger meeting in the handle and the handle resting on your middle finger. Fingers should not be hooked through. • Never lift saucers from the table.

The Greater Tulsa Home & Garden Show Just in time to schedule home improvements and plan for spring gardening, the Greater Tulsa Home & Garden show is back this month. This is one of Oklahoma’s largest shows, featuring over 300 exhibitors. You can visit with local gardening expert, Paul James, as he answers questions and shares tips and tricks from the stage. Reasor’s is also returning with their successful flower sale. With the support of the public and a little help from the HBA Charitable Foundation, $10,000 has been donated per year to the Community Food Bank

of Eastern Oklahoma's Food for Kids program. The show will be held at the River Spirit Expo at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa. Admission is $10 for adults and $9 for seniors. To view a floor plan of the event, purchase tickets in advance, and view the calendar of events, visit www.tulsahba.com. Dates and times are as follows: – Thursday, March 11 • 12 – 8 p.m. – Friday, March 12 • 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. – Saturday, March 13 • 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. – Sunday, March 14 • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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SHARE YOUR TIME & TALENT To submit a volunteer opportunity, contact Kristen Harris at kharris@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000, ext. 1207.

Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone's life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance. – Roy T. Bennett

mergency Infant Services E Emergency Infant Services is looking for volunteers to help in many areas. The agency serves families in crisis situations who have infants or children through age 5. Volunteers are needed for the Baby Boutique, where you have the opportunity to interact with the children that come to EIS. Volunteers tend to the Baby Boutique clothing area and ensure that the families receiving clothing can find everything they need and are within their clothing limits for each child. They then help check the families out. Other tasks include keeping the Baby Boutique in top shape by sorting and organizing the items in the boutique. EIS also seeks assistance from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on some Saturdays. Saturday volunteers help with larger projects and help organize donations, supplies and diapers. You will have the chance to meet other people from the community who share a common interest in helping children and families in need. Fun for friends, family, groups, and/or those needing a volunteer opportunity without a weekly commitment. If you would like more information or to sign up, contact volunteer coordinator, Kimberly Deardorff at kimberly@eistulsa.org or (918) 592-2229.

Pause4Paws Pause4Paws is a Tulsa nonprofit that arranges short-term, emergency pet foster care for pet owners who have nowhere to turn for pet assistance while they are in treatment for medical or mental health reasons. The program has enabled many people to get the treatment and care they need without the heartache of having to give up their pet. They can relax into treatment knowing their pet will be in a safe and loving environment and that they will get their pet back when they are discharged. All pets are vaccinated and neutered, and all expenses are covered. If you are interested in this program, please contact Cindy Webb at (918) 829-9811 or cindy@pause4pawsok.org You can find Pause4Paws online at www.pause4pawsok.org.

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atholic Charities of C Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma needs volunteers to help serve the community through these challenging times. Opportunities are vast, and whether you enjoy cooking, driving, teaching, or prefer to be behind the scenes, there is an opportunity for you! If you would like more information about how to help, email volunteer@cceok.org, or call (918) 508-7125.

Oklahoma Blood Institute The Oklahoma Blood Institute is seeking volunteers for office support positions. Volunteers will be assisting in clerical projects of different sorts such as filing, preparation of mass mailings, photocopying, answering phones, data entry and more. These roles require versatility, attention to detail, and a desire to be highly appreciated! If you are interested in volunteering your time, go online to www.obi.org/volunteer.

If you would like more information on any of these opportunities, please contact the RSVP office at (918) 280-8656.

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MINDBENDER & PUZZLES

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THE DINNER BELLE The Bond Event Center in downtown Tulsa

Premium Patio Dining

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Outdoor dining areas are more popular than ever as diners look for safe ways to connect with friends and family. Vintage Newsmagazine gathered a list of some of the restaurants that have patio options during the warmer days of winter and may have heaters for those hearty souls willing to eat outdoors on colder days. Call ahead to make sure the patios are open, and remember that some have very limited outdoor seating.

Yellow Curry With TOfu

Chicken and sweet potato fajitas

• 1917 Barbecue A permanent food truck 1717 E. 7th St. • Tulsa • Antoinette Baking Co. 207 N. Main St. • Tulsa • Blue Moon Café 3512 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa • Bohemian Wood Fire Pizza 818 E. 3rd St. • Tulsa

Pork belly steamed buns, vegetables and fried rice

Ghost Dragon Express and Fajita Town

‘Ghost’ Kitchens BY DEE DUREN, Managing Editor

ome of us began making our postvaccination plans even before we were able to make an appointment for the first shot. If you’re like me, you’ve been avoiding public places for the last year. I realized I will have to carefully consider what I can do safely – and what I will feel comfortable doing as life creeps back toward normal, post-vaccine. One of the things I’ve missed greatly is dining out with family and friends. I’ve tried to support the local restaurant scene with carryout, curbside pickup and contactless delivery, but there’s no doubt the restaurant industry is hurting. Total restaurant and food service sales were down $240 billion from expected levels in 2020, according to the National Restaurant Association. Restaurant owners have had to find creative ways to appeal to customers while keeping them and employees safe. Distanced Dining McNellie’s Group founder Elliot Nelson is doing his best to meet the customer demand for safe, distanced dining. His Tulsabased restaurant group includes James E. McNellie's Public House, Yokozuna, Fassler

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608 E. 3rd St. B • Tulsa Ghost Dragon Express • (918) 584-6050 Fajita Town • (918) 727-8696 Monday – Sunday • 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. www.ghostdragonexpress.com www.fajitatown.com

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• Boston Deli 6231 E. 61st St. • Tulsa • Los Cabos Jenks & Broken Arrow • J ames E. McNellie’s Public House 409 E. 1st St. • Tulsa 7031 S. Zurich Ave. • Tulsa • Old School Bagel Café 6505 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa • P.F. Chang’s 1978 E 21st St. • Tulsa • Polo Grill 2038 Utica Square • Tulsa • Queenie’s 1816 Utica Square • Tulsa • Tally’s Good Food Café 1102 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa • The Goat Bar & Kitchen 222 S. Kenosha Ave. • Tulsa • The Vault 620 S. Cincinnati Ave. • Tulsa • Wild Fork 1820 Utica Square • Tulsa • Wanda J’s Next Generation Restaurant 111 N. Greenwood Ave. • Tulsa • Welltown Brewery 114 W. Archer St. • Tulsa

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Hall and Dust Bowl locations in Oklahoma and Arkansas. The company also owns the Bond Event Center downtown, a business he described as a catering kitchen with no customers to serve thanks to the pandemic. The “ghost kitchen” concept changed that. Ghost kitchens produce restaurant food with no physical space for customers, and their popularity is growing. Nelson's staff now use the Bond catering facility for two restaurants that serve customers under the names Ghost Dragon Express and Fajita Town. Both enterprises offer carryout and delivered food exclusively. “The consumer move to safe, distanced dining influenced our decision to add ghost kitchens more than anything,” said owner Elliot Nelson. “We believe there's going to be a permanent change in consumer behavior as a result of the pandemic, and we felt adding ghost kitchens was a great way to capitalize. Delivery and carryout figure to be a much larger part of our revenue stream going forward.” Ghost Dragon Express offers Asian entrees like lo mein, kung pao and cashew chicken, a variety of noodle dishes and house fried rice specialties. Prices range from $4 to $10 for appetizers, and entrees start at $8, with most hovering around the $12 range. Fajita Town’s name says it all. Get chicken, steak or sweet potato fajitas for two or four people for $22 to $28. Sides include chips and salsa, queso and guac. Pick up a meal downtown or use contactless delivery through Door Dash or GrubHub. Ghost Dragon Express I used delivery for my first experience with Ghost Dragon Express. As I’ve sampled Yokozuna’s delicious way with pork belly, I started with an appetizer that was new to me – pork belly steamed buns. The order came in separate, recyclable containers to keep the pristine white buns from getting soggy. Pork belly is a thick cut of bacon, so stay away if you’re cutting calories. It tasted as good as it smelled with a rich sauce and a few sprinkled scallions. I sampled from a couple of their entrees, the yellow curry with tofu and vegetables and broccoli beef. Both were good, particularly the beef dish. The ingredients were fresh and the curry had just enough heat to make it fun. Though I prefer my tofu a bit firmer, I’d get either entree again. A coworker tried a dumpling appetizer and gave it her enthusiastic approval. She also liked their fried rice and egg rolls. Ghost Dragon Express has several vegan entrees, and vegetarians can substitute tofu or vegetables for protein in any noodle or entree dish. Kimchi fans may want to try a quart of Chef Ben’s house-made radish kimchi. If you like your Asian food spicy, there are several items to sample including sizzling dragon noodles and Szechuan fried rice. Cool your palate by adding on a pint of Rose Rock ice cream (I resisted). Fajita Town Fajita Town is the latest entry in the McNellie’s stable of restaurants, opening in December 2020. I was immediately intrigued by their sweet potato fajitas, again from prior experience – this time with the flagship James E. McNellie’s Public House downtown. I was not disappointed. The sweet potatoes were delicious with queso fresco and peppers. I especially enjoyed the mix of red bell and poblano peppers as I am not a fan of the green bells. The chicken fajitas were also good.

LIFE’S VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING March 2021

Follow LIFE Senior Services on Facebook for video outreach, news, local events and resources for seniors. Find the following content and more at www.facebook.com/LIFESeniorServices during March. Free Tax Assistance for Seniors Thursday, March 4 • 2 p.m. If you are age 60 or older with a household income of less than $57,000, then you probably qualify for free tax preparation and filing through LIFE Senior Services. Channing Rutherford, supervisor of LIFE’s Tax Assistance Program (TAP), will discuss how you can take advantage of this service and how they’ve adapted the program to follow COVID-19 precautions. sk SeniorLine With Sarah Tronnier, MSW A Fridays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 • 2 p.m. Join Sarah, LIFE’s lead case manager for SeniorLine, Fridays at 2 p.m. Sarah enjoys connecting with and encouraging LIFE followers while sharing tips on senior living, family caregiving and the latest news regarding COVID-19, including vaccines. Crafting With Roxanne • Personalized Picture Frames Wednesday, March 10 • 2 p.m. Join us as we create picture frames specially designed for friends and family – or even for yourself. You will need a plain wooden or colored picture frame of any size, with your choice of burlap or any color paint, small craft flowers, with or without leaves, and either hot glue or craft glue. • Custom Gift Box Wednesday, March 24 • 2 p.m. If you are a person who cares about the presentation as well as the gift, this project is for you! Working with heavy-duty craft paper, Roxanne will show how to make your own gift boxes. The supplies you need are two sheets of heavy, 12-by-12-inch craft paper (any color); two sheets of heavy, 12-by-12-inch craft paper in a coordinating print design; white craft paper; any embellishments that you like; scissors or a paper cutter, and either craft glue or double-sided tape. Container Gardening With Tulsa Master Gardeners Thursday, March 18 • 2 p.m. Whether you prefer hanging pots, whiskey barrels or window planters, Tulsa Master Gardener Bob Vaught will teach you the basics of designing and planting a colorful outdoor container garden that’s easy to maintain.

The fajitas come with your choice of white corn or flour tortillas, cilantro rice and beans. I preferred the cilantro rice over the more commonly offered Spanish. I ordered chips and salsa, and both were very good. The packaging your order comes in was also pretty cool – again, recyclable, and my fajitas came in a sturdy cardboard box. My only complaint about Fajita Town was the wish that they’d offer a larger selection. We’ll see if that comes with time. In addition to steak, chicken or sweet potato fajitas you can get tacos al pastor which look delicious but will have to wait for another order.

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Bunkering With Books ALL I WANT IS A GOOD BOOK BY CONNIE CRONLEY

Trying to find a good book to read can be frustrating. It makes me cranky. Often it means matching book to mood. I don’t know how many times over the years I have picked Josephine Tey’s “The Daughter of Time” off my bookshelf and put it back without reading it. It’s an old book, published in 1952, but famous. The British Crime Writers' Association in 1990 declared it the greatest crime novel of all time. I recently got it back down from the shelf and read it, wondering why I hadn’t before. Although Tey is one pseudonym used by Scottish Elizabeth MacKintosh (a second nom-de-plume is Gordon Daviot) this is not a traditional bodyin-the-library British mystery. Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Alan Grant is in the hospital recovering from a broken leg and is bored so he determines to answer a mystery about Richard III with the help of a young researcher, history books and resources at the British Museum. Was the king the misshapen, vile murderer depicted by history and Shakespeare? Did he really murder the two Princes in the Tower, his nephews? And if not, who did? Tey is a skillful storyteller. History buffs and Anglophiles will enjoy this book; I did. The title is from an old proverb: Truth is the daughter of time. Though I’m glad I read Tey’s novel, I have been through several rejections lately.

First was “The Mind-Gut Connection” by Emeran Mayer, M.D. The subtitle is “How the Hidden Conversation Within Our Bodies Impacts Our Mood, Our Choices, and Overall Health.” That’s what I wanted to know. I am interested in how food affects energy, brain fog, joint aches and the digestive system. My gripe about so many books about food is that the authors are wordy and long-winded. They ramble, repeat, digress, state the obvious and, it seems to me, promise more than they deliver. They love to give examples. In “Mind-Gut” I read about Bob and his cyclical vomiting syndrome. I read about poor Jonathan with obsessivecompulsive disorder, chronic anxiety, bloating and other issues. I learned, sort of, why fatty acids improve mood and how foods rich in fat and sugar can trigger addictive eating behavior, but I have to dig out the information from almost 300 pages. This is a book I will pick up and put down. I have tried several times to read “Hell in the Heartland” by Jax Miller. I am interested in this horrific crime because it happened so close to Tulsa. On December 30, 1999, the bodies of Danny and Kathy Freeman were found in their burned home near Welch and teenagers Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman were missing. The teenagers have never been found and the crime has not been solved.

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Miller is a novelist, true-crime writer and producer of a documentary about this case. As much as I wanted to read the book, I couldn’t get past the style. It reminded me of an oldfashioned, overly dramatic crime magazine. Even ordinary descriptions seem overdone. “The open living room seemed to hang by the deer antlers that sprang from the wall...” A man did not smoke a pipe, he “pried his lips with a pipe...” I hope the redeeming value of this book, which I never finished, is that it will help solve the crime. And then, oh happy day, I found the new book “World of Wonders” by poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil subtitled “In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments.” It was chosen the Barnes and Noble Book of the Year. Part memoir and mostly nature book, this poetic little volume (just 160 pages) directs us to the beauty of natural phenomena with lessons from the world around us. She shows how the axolotl (Mexican walking fish) teaches us to smile, even in the face of unkindness. Her goal is to redirect us to wonder as a deliberate practice. When our head is locked in jadedness, she said in a New York Times interview, reset it to wonder. This doesn’t require a giant acreage. “You can step outside and see how frost is forming on the grass.” Just what we need: wonder and delight.

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Logan Armstrong of Armstrong Hearing Aid Center films the first commercial for the business in 2021.

Congratulations to Nancy Lively Richardson who celebrated her 99th birthday in January at Brookdale Senior Living in Tulsa. Team wear day at Covenant Living of Bixby is a popular day among staff!

Tom, resident at The Parke, was the very first assisted living resident in Tulsa to get the first dose of the vaccine!

Residents of Oxford Glen Memory Care at Owasso got all dolled up for a fun photo shoot! Pictured above is Jo Ann Robinson.

A fun 98th birthday celebration for resident, Paul, The Parke Assisted Living resident Ethel is pictured above enjoying a one-on-one was held outdoors at The Parke. painting class in her room.

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AUTO REPAIR

Strickland Automotive Strickland Automotive is locally-owned and – operated with over 40 years of auto repair experience. We perform all types of vehicle repair, from computer and electrical problems to engine and transmission overhauls. ASE Certified mechanics. Open six days a week, with towing provided. Call Gary (918) 832-7072.

BIBLE STUDY

Weekly Bible Reading Session Join us in reading, explaining and discussing the bible on Friday nights 7:00 p.m. CST and 8:00 p.m. EST. Questions are always welcome. Perfect for those who cannot get out of the house. Call (918) 872-1400.

BOOKS

THE MOMENT I SAW YOU This internationally acclaimed 256 page book of poetry for lovers of all ages creates for the readers feelings and emotions all have known in their lives. Relive those experiences by reading the beautiful love poems in this book. The Moment I Saw You: Poetry for Lovers by W. Blaine Wheeler is available on Amazon.com.

CARPET CLEANING ALL PRO Carpet Cleaning Senior and caregiver discounts. Carpet, furniture, rug cleaning. Pet odor removed and Teflon protectant available. Emergency water extraction. Residential and commercial services. Professional truck mount steam cleaning. Carpet repairs and restretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Veteran owned and operated. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate (918) 636-6303.

CEMETERY LOTS Calvary Cemetery Calvary Cemetery, section 7, Way of the Cross. Two side-by-side spaces lot 204, space 6 and lot 207, space 4. Asking pricing is $4,500 for both. Truly a beautiful view. Call (405) 273-7071. Floral Haven in Broken Arrow Floral Haven, Garden of Devotion. Standard single lot, or doubledepth interment for two persons, or cremated remains of two persons. $2,300. Call (816) 304-7664 or bjward521@gmail.com. Floral Haven - Sermon On Mount One lot in Floral Haven near 71st street entrance. Lot is adjacent to Christ statue in Sermon on Mount. $1,500 including $175 transfer fee. Text (918) 636-9250 for pictures or information. Memorial Park Cemetery Two Single Spaces Two single spaces which are not close together. Section 9A, Lot 35, Space 6. Section 21, Lot 212, Space 1. Asking $1,200 each. Contact Ron at ron.cleveland1947@gmail.com or call (417) 793-0743.

Memorial Park Crypts, Tulsa Two crypts, $5500 each. Includes bronze crypt nameplate and perpetual care. Mausoleum location near lake, Sec 27-2, crypt E, rows 53 & 54. A 2021 retail value of $7325 each. Contact Clark Duffe at clark.duffe@yahoo.com or (405) 760-3108. Memorial Park – Garden of the Prophets Memorial Park Cemetery, two (2) spaces in Garden of The Prophets. Spaces 1&2, Lot 336,Section 57. Crypts already set. Memorial Park present value is $5,030. Asking $4,000. Call (918) 369-5422. Memorial Park – Garden of Rest Plot located in Garden of Rest at Memorial Park Cemetery, section 14C, lot 73, space 4, located near 51st Street, South of Regency Park Church. Contact Linda via email. lcateshome@yahoo.com $750 or best offer. Memorial Plot for Sale Memorial Park Cemetery Plot in Tulsa, Ok for sale Section 56, Estate 110 Space 1. Price includes plot, opening and closing plus title transfer. $3,260 not negotiable. Please contact David or Joyce at (918) 322-3010 after 5:00 pm for more info. Priced to Sell In Memorial Park 4 Spaces at Memorial Park Section 35, Lot 288. Retail Value $2,850 each. Will sell for $2,550 each or all 4 spaces for $9,000. Call (479) 643-2457 or email judithblazer@msn.com. Spaces at Memorial Park Multiple spaces for sale. Section 34, Lot 416. No burials there and no markers. Current value is $2,200/ea. Will sell for $1,900/ea. If interested, contact Cindy Taylor at Oxley.Plots@gmail.com or (281) 990-6223. Two Memorial Park Cemetery Plots Two Memorial Park Cemetery plots in Tulsa. Located in the Garden of Rest section 14-C, Lot 88, spaces 3 and 4 (side-by-side). Valued at $3,740 Priced at $1870 for both plots. (417) 935-2300.

COMPUTER SERVICES Does Technology Frustrate You? Honest, patient, ethical help with your pc, router, wifi, cell phone, email, streaming, camera, password recovery, etc. 30 years of IT experience in Tulsa. Special rates for seniors. References available. Call Carmen Armstrong (918) 688-7453.

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ESTATE SALES 2MS Estate Sales ...Tulsa’s Finest! Downsizing? Estate Liquidation? Let us take the worry away and Maximize your return. No out of pocket expense. We specialize in senior transitions, with over 20 years in the senior housing market. My team includes realtors, moving company, senior housing and attorneys if needed. Please contact Michelle Reed (918) 691-5893 or Atulsa@aol.com also Facebook 2MSestatesalestulsa for a Free consultation.

FINANCIAL/INSURANCE Medicare Assistance Program The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009. Need A New Medicare Plan? The Medicare Supplement Store at Promenade Mall is your “One-StopShop” for Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans, & Drug Plans. We can give you a quote from top-rated carriers like: Aetna, Blue Cross, Humana, GlobalHealth, UnitedHealthCare, Mutual of Omaha and others. For information, call Bob Archer today (918) 814-5550. WORRIED ABOUT FUNERAL EXPENSES? Preferred Rates, Standard Rates, Guaranteed Issue Plans, Permanent Whole Life Rates never increase. Issue up to $40,000. Benefits paid to beneficiary of choice or assignment to any funeral home. We can give you quotes from top rated carriers, Mutual of Omaha, American Amicable, and AIG.Call or text Michael Moore Insurance Agency (918) 557-5665 for RATES or email ineedlifeinsurance@sbcglobal.net

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Green Hibiscus Lawn & Garden Services Scheduled garden maintenance (weeding, planting, mulching). Garden bed design and installation. Hedge & shrub trimming. Tree pruning & removal. Leaf clean up. Hauling green debris. Call Charles (918) 636-0298. Kimble Davis Tree Company Family-owned and operated. Specializing in all aspects of tree care: restoration, pruning/thinning, removal, stump grinding, hedge trimming, firewood available. Serving Tulsa for 25 years. References. Member BBB. Insured. ISA certified arborist. Check us out at www.kdtreeco.com. Call Kimble at (918) 853-5383. Mower Repair / Maintenance All brands – Riders, ZTR's, Walk-behinds, UTV’s / ATV’s. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pick-up and Delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties. Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call Scott (918) 519-3869. New Season Lawn & Tree LLC Now accepting new customers. Fall clean-up available. Mowing, trimming, leaf and debris removal, fence line trim/cleanup, leaf mulching, flower beds. Tree pruning/ thinning and removal. Shrub and hedge trimming/shaping of all sizes. Pressure Washing driveway, decks, siding. ISA Certified Arborist. Fully insured with verified references. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates.Call Todd (918) 639-2262. www.newseasonlawnandtree.com

HOME REPAIR/REMODELING A Handy Helping Hand Professional home maintenance, painting, and improvements. Whether you’re making overdue repairs, sprucing up your home and garden, or optimizing your home’s “sale-ability” potential, call Joe Surowiak with A Handy Helping Hand. Professional results. Competitive rates. (918) 520-0333. Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 20th year serving Tulsa seniors. “One call can do it all.” 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, grab bars, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/cleaning. Dryer vent cleaning. Roof, tile and drywall repair. Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. No job too small. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394. Big C’s Plumbing Services Your one stop Plumbing Shop! Call us and I guarantee you will never have to call another plumbing company. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection....Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now.

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Same Day Services Light Hauling /Light Moving – help you rearrange room furniture, lawns-grass mowing/small paint jobs/cleanup/ fence repair/light construction/sheet rock tile repair – We are honest dependable. References. Call (918) 313-5230. Scrap Metal Haul Off Free haul off/pick up of appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, hot water tanks and any scrap metal. Call John at (918) 313-4405.

HOUSING OVERJOYED NOT OVERWHELMED Does the thought of downsizing, decluttering, packing to move have you feeling overwhelmed? Let a Certified Senior Housing Specialist (CSHP) guide you through the entire process. One call, One Company, DONE! Licensed and Bonded and BBB Member. Call today. Mature Transitions Of Tulsa (918) 973-1350. Senior Friendly Duplex For Rent Senior friendly duplex with 2 bedrooms and 2 bath is available. Located at 75th & Birmingham by ORU this updated unit provides necessities for seniors. Washer, dryer, cable, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, vaulted ceiling, medical alert button. 24 hour security. Also, available next door is an oversized Mother-in-law Suite. Call for pricing (918) 491-9929.

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Full Service Estate Planning Law Firm Trusts, Wills, Gift and Tax Planning, Powers of Attorneys and more! With offices in Sand Springs and Tulsa. Discount to Veterans and Retired Teachers. Willing to meet you in your place for no extra charge! Call Penni of the Skillern Law Firm at (918) 805-2511. www.skillernlaw.com Need Legal Help? Call Me First. Ramona Jones, Attorney at Law. Why travel when we can do a video conference? Wills, trusts, deeds, advance directives, powers of attorney, probate, divorces, civil, DUI, criminal, guardianships, adoptions and more. Also paperwork for limited scope representation. Credit cards accepted. (918) 585-2255. Protect Your Family. Preserve Your Legacy. Attorney Brian Crain can assist you through the legalities of all the big events in your family's life. Estate planning, probate, trusts, adoption, guardianships, real estate, elder exploitation and more. Call (918) 627-4400 or visit www.brianacrain.com.

MOBILITY EQUIPMENT/REPAIR Mobility City of Tulsa We repair scooters, power chairs, lift chairs, wheelchairs, etc. Friendly service at our retail store or at your home with our mobile van. We also rent and sell all types of mobility equipment. Great deals on new and used items. (918) 600-2112.

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MOVERS

Tulsa Movers Dependable Movers! Low Rates. Free Estimates. Senior Discounts. Call (918) 836-3225.

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PERSONAL ASSISTANCE Bobbi and Bob’s Personal & Business Assistance Run errands; grocery and personal shopping; transportation to medical appointments, beauty shop, airport or other local destinations; organize home; handle medical insurance claims; provide administrative and secretarial support; wait for deliveries and repairmen at your home. Call Bobbi Warshaw at (918) 852-5302 email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net Financial Organizer/Liaison Do you or a loved one need help keeping up with mail, balancing a checkbook, paying bills, making phone calls, organizing or preparing for tax time? I can help! I will work with you or act as a liaison between family members. Call or email me to discuss options. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259, esc9315@gmail.com Kind Hands Home Care, LLC Specialized one on one care for you or your loved one from a licensed nurse and staff. Services provided: companionship, sitter, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and preparing meals. 12/24 shifts available. Please call Delia at (405) 714-8016 for more information. Ms Pac Ma'am Need help packing or organizing? I can pack boxes for moving, downsizing or decluttering. I can help organize rooms, closets, attics or garages providing you more space. Flexible hours - day or evening. Lots of experience. References available. Jacki (918) 922-9558. Need A Break? I have 10 years experience sitting with loved ones who just need a companion. I'm a great listener, can play games, or just be present while they rest. Also available to drive to appointments, shopping or restaurants. Dee J Cline (918) 855-1303. Totally Organized Local professional organizer that specializes in home organization including closets, kitchens, pantries, bathrooms, laundry rooms, offices, playrooms, garages as well as decluttering, purging and assistance in packing and unpacking for a move. Senior hourly rates discounted, threehour minimum. Contact me for your free consultation. (918) 638-8110 or email at peartree2@cox.net

PERSONAL SAFETY EARS Emergency Alert Response Systems. Enjoy living at home while we listen for your safety with our quality personal medical alarm and monitoring service. Affordable with no

long-term commitment. Locally owned and operated (918) 298-0500 or toll-free (877) 885-3277. HALO Medical Alarms Worried about falling? HALO provides medical alert services for those at home or on the go who may need help in an emergency. HALO allows you to get help at the push of a button which is worn as a necklace or wristband. We offer a variety of choices to best fit your needs. Check out the HALO products atour retail store - Mobility City at 61st & Sheridan (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256)

PERSONAL SERVICES Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or My Shop With 35 years’ experience, I can help with all of your hairstyling needs. I will come to your home, the hospital, rehab or you can come to my shop. In-shop special: haircut $7 for first time customers only and perms for $45. Senior special pricing can’t be beat! Available Tuesday – Saturday. A Mane Event hairstyling, located near 11th and Yale at 937 South Canton. Call Mary Wilkinson at (918) 834-2686. Following CDC Guidelines – masks worn, temperature taken, safe environment. Salon Retro Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. This month’s special - First time customers receive one of the following for $12: Haircut or Style or Manicure. $45 for cut and perm. Pedicures are $20. Very Experienced Hairdressers! Come see us in Midtown at Highland Plaza, 5661 East 41st Street (corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440.

PET CARE

FURever Friend PetCare Have a fur baby who needs a walk, some playtime or an overnight sitter? I'm flexible and available for extended stay, drop-in meal/potty/ cuddle time, walks, or litter cleaning. My passion is animals. I have 60+ years of experience. I'm affordable, bonded and have references. Let me make your life easier, let's talk. Jacki (918) 922-9558. Home Veterinary Care Experience Tulsa’s most convenient veterinary service in the comfort of your own home. Our goal is to develop a personal relationship with each of our clients and patients. Contact us today to schedule your house call appointment. Call (918) 892-9382 or email DrFielstra@gmail.com or visit us at www.homevetcaretulsa.com.

REAL ESTATE

House For Sale (Seniors 55+) House for Sale by Owner. Over 55+ Gated. One story. Want contemporary- this is not it. If you want elegance, this is it. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, living room, dining, breakfast, laundry, sun room, porch, 2 fireplaces, 2 car. Dues: 24 hour armed security, home security system, complete lawn care, Cox pkg. & mgt. Live at ease and safe $429,000. Good price. (918) 742-0550. Real Estate Needs…I Can Help With 30+ years experience, I can help you with sizing down or buying another home. Need to get your home ready to sell?

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TRANSPORTATION My Driver Transportation Service Let me do the driving. To and from work, airport, shopping, errands, post office, appointments. Also, LIFT VAN transportation available. Able to assist getting to and from bed. Senior sitting. Also, small breed dog boarding. 20 years experience. CLEET certified and licensed. References. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929.

VOLUNTEER

JUST DO IT! If you've been looking for a way you can make a difference, consider joining the Millennium Hospice team as a volunteer. Caregiver relief is so important during this difficult time. Volunteers provide that by sitting with patients for an hour or so. Training is provided. (918) 493-6555.

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