How I Started Garlic from Cloves and Planted a Whole Bed in Oklahoma

Lance introduces trays of young garlic beside him.

I bought garlic from three places—the local farmers market, Walmart, and Sprouts—because I wanted to see what would happen if I broke ordinary bulbs into cloves and started them in trays. By planting day, I had a miniature forest of garlic greens, a surprisingly thick root mat, and a muddy garden bed waiting for them. […]

How I Got a Giant Pile of Free Mulch from ChipDrop in About 48 Hours

Lance stands beside a full truckload-sized pile of fresh wood chips in the front yard.

I asked the internet for free mulch, and about 48 hours later a mountain of wood chips appeared in front of our house. I knew ChipDrop could bring a full truckload, but seeing the pile in person was another thing entirely. My best, very unscientific estimate is at least 100 wheelbarrows’ worth. It has covered […]

Windsor Donuts Was a Good Late Stop on My OKC Donut Tour

Large glazed apple fritters and cinnamon rolls displayed in a donut shop bakery case.

A stop at Windsor Donuts in northwest Oklahoma City, a straightforward Windsor District donut shop near NW 23rd and Meridian with donut holes, an apple fritter, a chocolate twist, and breakfast sandwiches worth going back for.