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Oklahoma Grown Kale Seeds – Approx. 100+ Seeds
Open-pollinated kale seeds harvested in Oklahoma. Approximately 100+ seeds per packet. Easy to grow and great for spring or fall planting.
Rooted Echeveria Propagation – Unpotted
Rooted Echeveria-type succulent propagation grown in Oklahoma. Each leaf has established roots and a developing baby rosette. Ready to pot in well-draining soil. Local pickup only.
Echeveria Baby Propagation – Early Stage
A propagated succulent cutting with roots for you to learn how to grow!
Latest Blogs
Lime Scooters, Spark Fries, and a 108-Degree Loop Around Scissortail Park
A hot summer ride around Scissortail Park in downtown Oklahoma City, with Lime scooters, gardens, the splash pad, Skydance Bridge, Lower Park sports areas, and Spark fries with pink sauce.
The Official Rum Ham Recipe Is Weirdly Reasonable, Which May Be the Least Frank Reynolds Thing About It
I cooked Frank Reynolds’ Rum Ham from the official It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia cookbook. The glaze was better than expected, though fans may want more rum.
Real Firehouse Dalmatians Are Coming to the Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum Saturday
Meet real firehouse Dalmatians and Oklahoma firefighters at the Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum in OKC on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 9 a.m. to noon.
DNA Galleries Is the Plaza District Stop I Keep Saving for Later
A look inside DNA Galleries in Oklahoma City’s Plaza District, an artist-made retail shop and contemporary gallery featuring Oklahoma artists, prints, pottery, jewelry, magnets, gifts, and rotating exhibitions.
My $200 Sur La Table Problem at Classen Curve: Mixer, Class, or a Knife I’ll Ruin?
A look inside Sur La Table at Classen Curve in Oklahoma City, where $200 in gift cards turns into a real decision between cooking classes, chef’s knives, cast iron gear, coffee equipment, and a KitchenAid stand mixer.
The Chocolate Turtles Got Me at La Baguette Bakery and Deli in Oklahoma City
A look inside La Baguette Bakery and Deli in Oklahoma City, from fresh breads and decorated cakes to chocolates, pastries, deli items, and the North May bistro experience.
Jimmy’s Round-Up Cafe Makes a Strong Case for Ordering the Rolls First
A look at Jimmy’s Round-Up Cafe & Fried Pies in south Oklahoma City, from warm dinner rolls with cinnamon butter to all-day breakfast, burgers, biscuits and gravy, and comfort-food plates.
Summer Nights on Arcadia Lake Hit Different From a Boat
A July 5 evening on Arcadia Lake near Edmond, Oklahoma, with family, friends, boating, sunset, fireworks around the shoreline, and practical lake details.
Amazing Action Comics & Toys Is the OKC Store Where My Son Grew Up Wandering the Aisles
Amazing Action Comics & Toys in Oklahoma City is a large North Portland Avenue comic and collectibles shop with comics, action figures, retro video games, trading cards, toys, and plenty of nostalgia.
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Lime Scooters, Spark Fries, and a 108-Degree Loop Around Scissortail Park
A hot summer ride around Scissortail Park in downtown Oklahoma City, with Lime scooters, gardens, the splash pad, Skydance Bridge, Lower Park sports areas, and Spark fries with pink sauce.
The Official Rum Ham Recipe Is Weirdly Reasonable, Which May Be the Least Frank Reynolds Thing About It
I cooked Frank Reynolds’ Rum Ham from the official It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia cookbook. The glaze was better than expected, though fans may want more rum.
Real Firehouse Dalmatians Are Coming to the Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum Saturday
Meet real firehouse Dalmatians and Oklahoma firefighters at the Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum in OKC on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 9 a.m. to noon.