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Agriculture Wednes: 7, July 22, 2020 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Page 5 Looking for a way to beat the heat? Try a salad By Sheri Gourd, Tahle- add more flavor, color and dients are added. pecans, almonds, or wal- science educator, said she one can of chunk pineapple, quah Daily Press texture to a salad: arugula or “The trick is to have ev- nuts.” loves fruit salads in the sum- drained; two red apples, cut Summer heat can cause watercress for a peppery fla- erything prepped. When you To add additional flavor, mertime. into chunks; and three ba- some people to look for vor; red-and-white radicchio bring [produce] in from the Moore has a cabinet full of “When temperatures nanas, sliced. Combine in- meals or sides that don’t re- for leaves that aren’t green; garden or store, chop it and a variety of flavored oils and climb, we need to stay hy- quire turning on a stove or chicory or escarole for flavor put it in airtight containers. vinegars. drated and fruit is a great gredients in a large bowl. oven. Salads are a way to with a “bite”; mache, Boston It’s like a salad bar,” said “T do use bottled dressing way to do that,” she said. “T For the sauce, combine 1/3 keep cool and use fresh pro- or Bibb lettuce for a mild fla- Moore. when I’m really lazy. There prepare fresh fruit - water- cup of frozen orange juice, duce. vor and delicate green color; A salad Moore created are some I really like,” she melon, pineapple, grapes, 3/4 cup of sour cream, | cup “This is the best time of spinach for a deep-green Thursday included romaine said. strawberries, cantaloupe the year for salads, but you color; or Romaine for a crisp lettuce, beet greens, red on- Salads aren’t just for a - and throw it all together. of milk, and one package of have to use your best ingre- texture. ions, yellow squash, black starter course. Stick it in the ice chest and instant vanilla pudding. Pour dients,” said Pam Moore, To make a salad for two olives, and fresh basil. Gar- “My salad recipe is our it is always the first snack that over the fruit, and chill Tahlequah resident and gar- people, Moore will start by banzo beans were sprinkled favorite summer evening gone.” before serving. An alternate dener. “Don’t use an over- putting the greens in the on for fiber and protein, meal,” said Ann Lamons Wilma Baldridge, with sauce, which Baldridge said ripe tomato or tough squash; bowl, then she will add 2 and tomato slices with goat with the Park Hill Oklahoma Aprons and Lace OHCE, is much easier, is to use two use those for soups.” tablespoons of olive oil, 1 cheese in between were on Home and Community Edu- said she would rather, during People should be more ad- tablespoon of vinegar, and the side to add fat to the dish. cation club. the summertime, put fresh 6-ounce cups of Yoplait venturous with their greens, some lemon juice, salt and “Sometimes, I put a meat To try it, toss all of the cantaloupe, watermelon, Original orange créme yo- according to Moore. pepper. She then tosses it protein on, like chicken or following together after cut- and-or grapes on the table gurt. The Academy of Nutrition with clean hands before plat- salmon, or maybe steak or ting them up: two grilled instead of making a fruit Those willing to turn on a and Dietetics website sug- ing it. After it is on the plate roast beef,” said Moore. chicken tenders, 1/2 head of salad. stovetop in the summer can gests these lettuce options to is when the additional ingre- “Roasted nuts are good, like finely chopped lettuce, 1/2 “Glenda McCollum of a red delicious apple, 1/4 shared a fruit salad recipe boil potatoes, lentils, egg, or Some amazing facts cup of dried cranberries, 1/4 with OHCE members sev- other items for salads. cup of fresh blueberries, and eral years ago. It’s easy to “One of my favorites is 1/4 cup of chopped pecans. make and is really good,” mashed potato salad like my Serve with a raspberry vin- said Baldridge. on hummingbirds mother used to make,” said aigrette dressing. The ingredients for that Baldridge. “I still have not Heather Winn, Cherokee recipe are: one can of manda- County OSU Extension Of- rin oranges, drained; one can learned to like a chunky po- fice family and consumer of sliced peaches, drained; tato salad.” From the Beckham sound and a wonderful vi- ter. Boil the water, stir in the sugar, and allow the solution Garden tips County Extension Office sual display of his iridescent Of all of the hundreds of feathers. to cool before filling your bird species, hummingbirds All North American feeders. Store any leftover are particularly interesting hummingbirds are migra- solution in the refrigerator. and delightful to attract to tory except the Anna’s hum- You don’t need to add red the yard. These tiny, ener- mingbird, which remains in dye. All hummingbird feed- getic birds can provide hours California. The two species ers have enough red to at- for August of enjoyment through their of hummingbirds most fre- tract the hummers. Also, red dazzling flying abilities, ac- quently seen in Oklahoma dye may be toxic to hum- robatics and bold personali- are the two that migrate the mingbirds. You don’t need ties. In addition, humming- farthest distance each year. to add anything else to your birds are often as brightly These are the ruby-throated solution. Hummingbirds eat colored as jewels. and the less frequently oc- insects for protein. The hummingbird is the curring rufous humming- Question: When should smallest native bird in North birds which may travel From the Beckham County annual bluegrass, can be pre- Remove webs that enclose the hummingbird feeder be America, length totaling 2,000 miles or more. For Extension Office vented with a preemergence branches and destroy; or about 3 1/2 inches overall. taken down? I have heard the ruby-throat, 500 of those Vegetables herbicide application in late that if left up too late in the Its weight is only about 1/4 miles are nonstop over the August is a good month August. Water in the product spray with good penetration year, the hummingbirds may of an ounce. Hummingbirds Gulf of Mexico. In order for with an appropriate insecti- to start your fall vegetable after application. are identified by the ex- the ruby-throated humming- not migrate and could die. tremely rapid movement of bird to sustain itself for the Answer: There is no evi- garden. Bush beans, cucum- Areas of turf with large cide. their tiny wings that creates journey, it must accumulate dence that leaving your bers, and summer squash brown spots should be General a humming sound as they fly about half of its normal body feeder out too late will de- can be replanted for another checked for high numbers or hover. The average wing- weight in fat. These trips are lay hummingbird migra- crop. Beets, broccoli, car- of grubs. Mid-to-late August Water compost during ex- beat of a hummingbird in made individually and not tion. Most hummingbird rots, potatoes, lettuce, and is the best time to control tremely dry periods so that it flight is 55 strokes per sec- in flocks or small groups. In experts say that migration other cool-season crops can heavy white grub infesta- ond. addition to the ruby-throat- is triggered by the changing remains active. Turn the pile Hummingbirds are unique ed and rufous humming- length of daylight hours and/ also be planted at this time. tions in the lawn. Apply ap- to generate heat throughout in their method of feeding, birds, the black-chinned and or by the availability of in- Soak vegetable seed over- propriate insecticide if white which requires them to ex- broad-tailed hummingbirds sects. (There are a few who night prior to planting. Once grubs are a problem. Water for proper sterilization. tract nectar from blossoms can be seen, although rarely, still argue that when feeders planted, cover them with product into soil. Always follow directions using their long, split, re- in the western part of the are left up beyond normal compost to avoid soil crust- Tall fescue should be tractable tongue. Contrary state. migration time it can delay ing. Mulch to keep planting mowed at 3 inches during on both synthetic and natural to popular belief, hum- To fulfill their nutritional hummers while food sup- bed moist and provide shade the hot summer and up to pesticide products. mingbirds do not use their requirement, hummingbirds plies to the south diminish.) tongues as humans would a rely on the protein found in We recommend that you during initial establishment. 3% inches if it grows under Watch for high popula- straw, but rather, exhibit a small insects trapped in the take down your feeders Monitor and control insect heavier shade. licking motion at a rate of sticky nectar that they ingest when it becomes apparent pests that prevent a good For areas being converted tions of caterpillars, aphids, about 13 licks per second. from flowers. This protein that there are no more hum- start of plants in your fall to tall fescue this fall, begin spider mites, thrips, scales Their tongues have tiny is especially important for mingbirds in the neighbor- garden. spraying out bermudagrass and other insects on plant fringes along the split edges the feeding of young. Last, that help with the ingestion hummingbirds depend upon hood. Fruit and Nut with a product containing material in the garden and Most hummingbirds in Continue protective insect glyphosate in early August. of small insects trapped in body temperature for the nectar, Hummingbirds also ability to fly. Hummingbirds Oklahoma will migrate for applications on the fruit or- Irrigated warm-season landscape and treat as need- capture small insects flying cannot fly if their body tem- winter, have a but it is possible to Rufous Humming- chard. A good spray sched- lawns can be fertilized once ed. about in the air, especially perature is below 86° Fahr- ule is often abandoned too again; apply 0.5 Ib. N/1,000 Water all plants thorough- bird, or some other western when raising their young. enheit. Male hummingbirds ex- Frequently Asked Ques- species show up in the fall, early. Follow directions on sq. ft. in early to mid-Au- ly unless rainfall has been then linger indefinitely. If last application prior to har- gust. hibit their most dramatic dis- tions about Hummingbirds: any hummingbird stays be- vest. Brown patch of cool-sea- adequate. It is better to water play of color and behavior Question: Should I use during courtship and defen- commercially prepared food, yond the usual time, keep Flowers son grasses can be a prob- more in depth, less often and sive displays. In these dis- or can I make my own? And feeding it. It may be sick, in- Towards the end of the lem. early in the morning. plays, the male will ascend does the food need dye to at- jured, or lost. The tiny bird’s month, divide and replant ‘Trees and Shrubs to varying heights and then tract the hummingbird? survival could depend on spring-blooming perennials Discontinue deadheading For more information con- dive straight down toward Answer: You can prepare your generosity. like iris, peonies, and daylil- roses by mid-August to help tact Greg Hartman Beck- the object of his affection or your own as opposed to pur- For more information con- tact Greg Hartman Beck- ies if needed. initiate winter hardiness. irritation. His wingbeat will chasing a solution already ham/Washita County Ex- sometimes increase to up to made. The solution that is ham/Washita County Ex- Lawn and Turf Watch for second genera- Grassy winter weeds like tension at 580-928-2139 or 200 beats per second, which closest to natural nectar is tension at 580-928-2139 or tion of fall webworm in late creates both a loud humming 1-part sugar to 4 parts wa- 580-832-3356. Poa annua, better known as. August/early September. 580-832-3356.