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

Get Ready: Take A Walk In the Park Day is March 30

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) March 14, 2019

Yes, it’s a real holiday. Take a Walk in the Park Day is on March 30th and it is coming up soon so get ready! Read More

aging gardeners, healthy living

Celebrating National Plant a Flower Day

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) February 28, 2019

If you like flowers (and who doesn’t?), this national flower planting day is your day! Read More

annuals, celebrate, flower gardening, perennials

Are You Ready for Spring?

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) January 10, 2019

Springtime is coming, are you ready? Read More

Caring for Indoor Plants This Winter

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) December 11, 2018

Unless you are lucky enough to live in one of the warmer climates in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, or California, then you have probably already had to bring in some of your plants for the winter. Read More

houseplant pests, house plants, indoor gardening

Growing Your Own Christmas Trees

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) December 4, 2018

Don’t you hate going out to pick out a nice pretty Christmas tree at your local lot only to find out that they are all ugly, old, dying, or already dead? Read More

christmas, christmas trees, evergreen trees and shrubs

Winter Gardens

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) November 20, 2018

Who gardens in winter? Santa Claus? No, you do! Read More

winter activities, winter gardening

Don't Let the Grinch Ruin Your Garden

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) November 15, 2018

We all know who the Grinch is. He is a green furry creature who lives in a cave with his dog, Max. Read More

overwintering plants, winter gardening

Time to Put the Garden to Bed?

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) November 6, 2018

It is getting cold here in the Ozarks as I am sure it is getting cold in other places across the globe. Read More

fall gardening, winter activities

Tips and Tricks for Pumpkin Decorating

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) September 27, 2018

Pumpkin season is approaching fast, even though it is still in the 90s here and in many other places. Read More

fall displays, pumpkin

Wrapping Up the Summer

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) September 9, 2018

It may still be warm outside, but not for long... Read More

autumn activities, summer gardening

The Final Days (and Nights) of Summer

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) September 1, 2018

It happens every year. The days start getting shorter and cooler and the flowers start to disappear. Read More

family activities, outdoor living

Enjoying the End of Summer

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) August 25, 2018

As the end of summer draws near, you may be as sad as I am. Read More

family activities, summer

Maintaining a Water Feature for the Birds

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) August 4, 2018

Do you like birds? You may not think much about them or even notice they are there until you really see them and then you wonder why you did not notice how beautiful they were before. Read More

attracting wild birds, backyard birding, bird habitat