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Oklahoma Gardening October 25, 2025

0:00 Welcome to Oklahoma Gardening #5217! 1:29 How to Attract Bats to Your Garden (and Why You Should!) 🦇 Did you know that bats in Oklahoma eat over 600 insects per hour. They’re natural pest control superheroes that save farmers billions in reduced pesticide use every year! Oklahoma Gardening talks with Wildlife Extension Specialist Mark Turner about the important role bats play in our environment. You’ll learn: 🌿 How bats are nature’s best organic pest control and support agriculture. 🏠 Easy ways to attract bats to your garden with bat boxes 🌳 How to create a bat-friendly backyard using native plants 🚫 The truth behind common bat myths (no, they won’t attack you!) 📘 Where to find resources on Oklahoma bat species Whether you’re a nature lover, gardener, or just curious about wildlife, this video will help you appreciate why bats are one of Oklahoma’s most valuable nighttime allies. 👉 Learn more from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and explore their Bat Field Guide online. https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/ 7:50 Think Sunflowers are Just for Summer? | Oklahoma Proven Perennial - Swamp Sunflower Meet the Swamp Sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius) the hardy native plant that keeps shining well into October and even Halloween! 🎃 OSU Senior Extension Specialist David Hillock shares why this so-called “swamp” plant might just be your garden’s biggest secret weapon. It’s tough, beautiful, and perfect for rain gardens, ponds, or moist soil areas, but here’s the twist: it thrives even when most flowers fade away! Perfect for gardeners wanting fall color, drought-tolerant perennials, and wildlife-friendly gardens. 🌿 We'll discuss: 🌻 The surprising reason swamp sunflowers bloom when others don’t. 🌻 How to grow these golden giants (up to 8 feet tall)! 🌻 Why pollinators, songbirds, and small mammals love this plant. 🌻 How native sunflowers help restore Oklahoma’s natural beauty. Don’t underestimate this wild beauty. The Swamp Sunflower will make your fall garden come alive when everything else is fading. 11:44 From Field to Table: The Secret to Sweet, Long-Lasting Sweet Potatoes! Want to grow sweeter, longer-lasting sweet potatoes in your home garden? The OSU Student Farm team shares their process of digging, curing, and storing sweet potatoes the right way. Discover the simple steps that make all the difference - from cutting the vines at just the right time to curing at the perfect temperature (85 - 90°F) and humidity (85 - 90%) to turn starches into natural sugars. 🌿 We'll discuss: 🍠 When and how to harvest. 🍠 The correct way to cut, dry, and dig your crop. 🍠 Why the curing process is key for flavor and long shelf life. 🍠 The secret behind that sweet, rich flavor every gardener wants. Whether you’re growing on a farm or in your backyard, these tips will help you enjoy delicious, homegrown sweet potatoes all year long. 17:01 How to Plant Fall Bulbs for a Stunning Spring Garden (and a Big Surprise!) Planting fall bulbs is one of the easiest ways to guarantee spring blooms and colorful garden design! We take you behind the scenes of filming how to plant your fall bulbs - from daffodils and crocus to the show-stopping Crown Imperial Fritillary, and how these buried treasures come to life just when you need color most. 🌿 We'll discuss: 🪏 How to plant bulbs like a pro - including how deep, how far apart, and which side up. 🌱 The trick to planting large bulbs (like Crown Imperials) on their side to prevent rot. 🪻 Why bulbs need chilling through winter to bloom beautifully. 🎬 A look back at this season of Oklahoma Gardening and a hopeful look forward. Whether you’re a new gardener or a long-time viewer, this segment is a perfect mix of hands-on gardening and heartfelt celebration. #5217 Airdate (10/25/2025) Questions? To find out more information about show topics as well as recipes, articles, videos, fact sheets and other resources, including the directory of local Extension offices, be sure to visit our website. http://oklahomagardening.okstate.edu/ You can also find us on: Facebook:   / oklahomagardening   Instagram:   / oklahomagardening   Oklahoma Gardening is a production of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University and is produced by the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and Agricultural Communications Services. All products featured on this program are for demonstration purposes only. No commercial endorsement is intended.