Patricia Oelze

I have been a freelance writer for several years. I am in my second year of getting my PhD in Psychology, plan on teaching psychology at one of the local colleges here, while doing research on several subjects related to addiction, domestic abuse, and homelessness. I have 8 grown children and 20 grandchildren, live on Table Rock Lake in the Missouri Ozarks, love photography, birds, wildflowers, and anything to do with nature. Writing is my second passion. I have been writing professionally for about six years on many different subjects. I will continue to write for as long as I am able because I love sharing what I know with others and helping people become familiar with nature.

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Articles

Lose Your Lawn: Alternatives Greater than Grass

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) April 6, 2021

Are you sick of mowing your lawn? Wouldn’t you rather sit on the deck and enjoy a drink while you look at your beautiful yard? Read More

grass alternative, landscaping, lawn alternatives

March 30th is National Take a Walk In the Park Day

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) March 18, 2021

Get your walking shoes on. March 30th is National Take a Walk in the Park Day. Read More

healthful living, outdoor living, walking

Calamintha nepeta, 2021 Perennial of the Year

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) March 4, 2021

Perennials are great. Plant them once and they keep coming back year after year. Read More

herbs, perennial gardening, pollinators

Dealing with Bitter Cold and Winter Storms in the Garden

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) February 18, 2021

What can snow, ice, and freezing temperatures do to your garden? Read More

cold weather, winterizing

The United Nations; 2021 the Year of Fruit and Vegetables

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) February 5, 2021

Who doesn’t love to grow their own produce? This is the perfect year to do so. Read More

The Red Maranta Prayer Plant is the 2021 Plant of the Year

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) January 19, 2021

The Red Maranta is the 2021 plant of the year according to 1-800-Flowers. Read More

Making Pies with Your Preserves

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) January 14, 2021

Preserving your fruit is a great way to make that crop last, especially when you cannot eat it all. Read More

January 24th Is National Peanut Butter Day

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) January 7, 2021

This special day should be celebrated with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or some peanut butter cookies! Read More

peanut butter, peanuts

12 Things You Did Not Know About Mistletoe

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) December 15, 2020

Most people think of Christmas when they think of mistletoe. And kissing. But there is more to this plant than an excuse to kiss that attractive girl or guy. Read More

folklore and legends, mistletoe

Bringing Your Containers In for the Winter

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) October 29, 2020

Depending on where you live, you may or may not have already brought your plants in for the winter. Read More

container gardening, containers, overwintering plants

Have A Safe 2020 Halloween

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) October 22, 2020

Don’t Let COVID-19 ruin your Halloween! There are safe and fun activities! Read More

halloween, holiday celebrations

Tricks and Treats 2020 (with Coronavirus)

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) October 17, 2020

What are you going to be for Halloween? Read More

decorating, halloween, holiday decorations

Bride and groom outdoors with fall foliage.

How About a Fall Wedding?

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) September 15, 2020

June weddings are all the rage but who wants to get married when it’s hot outside? How about a fall wedding? Read More

fall activities, wedding flowers, weddings

Fun Ways to Celebrate National Wildlife Day on September 4th

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) August 20, 2020

Many people have not even heard of National Wildlife Day, but this is an important day for everyone and it honors Steve Irwin, the famous crocodile hunter. Read More

environment, wildlife