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Oklahoma Academy Country Store

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Oklahoma Academy Country Store

Located on the campus of Oklahoma Academy, we offer a wide variety of products for healthy living and

We are a vegan-friendly grocery and convenience store located in Harrah, OK. The store is part of the Oklahoma Academy campus, and helps raise funds to give students a wholesome Christian education. The proceeds also provide them an opportunity for vocational training here. Your purchases as a customer help you to have a more healthy diet, but also help our students to gain a valuable education al

ong with useful, practical, daily skills. We would love for you to check us out and stop on by for a friendly visit!

10/16/2025

Notice!

The Country Store will have limited hours on Sunday, October 26th.

We will be open from Noon to 4 PM.

10/06/2025

Fresh Fruit, Friendly Faces 🍎

There’s nothing like a crisp apple on a (hopefully) cool fall day!
We’ve got Golden Delicious, Ambrosia, and Jonagolds — all fresh from Tennessee!
Stop by the Oklahoma Academy Country Store for:
🍎 $1.50/lb
🍏 5 lbs/$6
📦 $40 per 40-lb case
(Not organic, just old-fashioned delicious.)

09/23/2025

Fresh From the Orchard!

We’ve got exciting news for our apple lovers! 🍏🍎 We’re working on bringing in a shipment of fresh apples straight from a Tennessee orchard. Varieties include Ambrosia, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Fuji, and Jonagolds.

👉 Here’s the pricing:

20 lb box of firsts (Gala only) – $58.80

40 lb box of seconds – $29.40

We’d love your input! 💬 Which varieties would you like us to stock?

Our understanding is that these are not organically grown.

07/10/2025

🌱Impossible, or Just Delicious?🍔
Have you tried the Impossible Burger yet? It looks, sizzles, and satisfies just like beef—but it's 100% plant-based! 🌿
Perfect for the grill, great in a bun, and kind to the planet. 🌍💚
Whether you're vegan, veg-curious, or just hungry—this burger is a game-changer.

👉 Tag someone who needs to try this!

Now available at the Country Store along with the charcoal and starter fluid to get your barbecue sizzling.

The Impossible Burger isn’t just food—it’s innovation on a bun! 🍔🚀
Thanks to food science, we can now enjoy the taste of meat without harming animals or the planet.

And yes, it really tastes that good. 😉

Need a vegan option creamer? We even have vegan Half & Half.

06/25/2025

Fresh Picked Sweet Corn - Available Now - Just delivered

The last load sold out in about two days to rave reviews. Come in early if you want more!

This corn is extra sweet and NON-GMO!

10 bushels available
$30 per bushel
$17 per half/bushel
$8 a dozen
68 cents each.

Perfect for eating fresh or freezing.

See you soon!

06/19/2025

Fresh Picked Sweet Corn - Available Now - Just delivered

This corn is extra sweet and NON-GMO!

10 bushels available
$30 per bushel
$17 per half/bushel
$8 a dozen
68 cents each.

Perfect for eating fresh or freezing.

See you soon!

05/28/2025

🌿 Beat the Heat: Shade Cloth for Happy Basil! ☀️🛡️
Basil Tips for Oklahoma Herb Gardens

Oklahoma summers are no joke — and while you might enjoy the sunshine, your basil plants could be wilting under the pressure. 🌞🌱 Basil, a warm-weather herb, loves the heat, but when the temps push past 95°F (and we know they will), basil gets stressed, wilts, and bolts — which means bitter leaves and less delicious pesto. 😩🍃

That’s where shade cloth comes in — the gardener’s secret weapon to beat the brutal sun and keep herbs happy and productive! 💪🌿

🛠️ What Is Shade Cloth?
Shade cloth is a breathable, mesh-like fabric that blocks a percentage of sunlight — anywhere from 30% to 90%. For herbs like basil, a 30–50% shade cloth is usually perfect. It filters intense sun while still allowing airflow and light for healthy growth. ☁️☀️

🧑‍🌾 How to Use It:
🧺 Drape It: Simply stretch it over hoops or a lightweight frame above your basil bed.

🪴 Portable Cover: Use it on a DIY trellis, PVC arch, or even an old umbrella frame!

🕙 When to Deploy: Start shading in the late morning (10–11 a.m.) to reduce peak afternoon heat.

🌿 Why Basil Thanks You:
❄️ Keeps leaves cool and reduces wilting

🚫 Slows bolting (when basil goes to flower too fast)

🍃 Encourages lush, tender leaf growth

🐝 Bonus: May protect from sun-loving pests like Japanese beetles!

📍 Oklahoma Gardeners, Take Note:
With our hot, dry winds and frequent summer spikes, basil is one herb that really benefits from a little mid-day break from the sun. Add mulch below your basil to keep roots cool, and you’ve got a winning combo for tasty, thriving plants! 🌬️🌾

So if your basil looks a little sad by noon, it might just be crying for a little shade. Try a shade cloth — your summer salads will thank you. 🥗💚

05/23/2025

Grow Upward! 🌿🌀 Create a Stunning Herb Spiral in Your Oklahoma Garden
Turn heads and save space with this smart and stylish way to grow herbs!

If you're gardening in Oklahoma and looking for a fun, space-saving solution, an herb spiral is a beautiful and efficient option! Perfect for both urban and rural gardeners, this design brings vertical interest, better drainage, and a clever use of microclimates to your herb garden. 🌞🪴

🌀 What’s an Herb Spiral?
It’s a raised bed that spirals upward like a snail shell, creating zones with different moisture and sunlight—ideal for growing a variety of herbs in one compact spot.

🌿 Benefits:

Maximizes small spaces

Improves water flow (great for Oklahoma clay soil)

Lets you grow herbs with different needs

Adds beauty and structure to your garden

🧱 How to Build:

Choose a sunny spot

Mark a circle 4–6 feet wide

Layer cardboard, soil, and compost

Stack bricks or stones in a spiral, 2–3 ft tall at the center

Fill with rich soil as you go

Plant herbs based on their sun/water needs

🌞 Planting Tips by Zone:

Top (dry & sunny): Rosemary, thyme, oregano

Middle: Sage, parsley, chives, lavender

Bottom (cooler & moist): Mint, basil, cilantro

💧 Water at the top and let it flow down naturally!

🌼 Make it Yours:
Decorate with labeled markers, fun stones, or a little garden gnome. Herb spirals are great conversation starters—and a wonderful project to share with kids!

Bring some whimsy and wisdom to your garden with a spiral this season. It’s beauty, function, and flavor—all in one!

🌿🌀🌞🪴

05/22/2025

From Garden to Table: Grow Your Own Culinary Herb Garden 🌿🍴
Oklahoma-Friendly Tips for Fresh Flavor All Year Long!

If you’ve ever wished you had fresh herbs at your fingertips while cooking, a culinary herb garden might be just what your kitchen—and your taste buds—need! Whether you're in the city or the country, growing your own herbs in Oklahoma is totally doable and incredibly rewarding. 🌱✨

👩‍🍳 Why Start a Culinary Herb Garden?
Fresh herbs pack a punch of flavor and elevate every meal. They’re also cost-effective, easy to grow, and can even improve your health. Plus, having them just steps away from your kitchen makes cooking even more fun!

🌞 Choose the Right Herbs for Oklahoma
Stick with hardy, heat-tolerant herbs that do well in our warm summers and fluctuating spring weather. Here are some top picks:

Basil – Perfect for pastas, pizzas, and pestos. Loves full sun and warm temps.

Thyme – Excellent in roasted dishes and soups. Thrives in well-drained soil.

Rosemary – Great for grilling! Needs full sun and doesn’t mind dry spells.

Oregano – Ideal for Italian and Mexican cuisine. Tough and flavorful.

Parsley – Brightens any dish. Grows well in part sun and tolerates cool snaps.

Chives – Adds a mild onion flavor. Perennial and easy to grow.

Mint – Refreshing in drinks and desserts, but best grown in containers—it spreads!

🪴 Where and How to Plant

Use raised beds, containers, or window boxes to control soil quality—Oklahoma’s clay soil can be tough.

Make sure your herbs get at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.

Water deeply but let the soil dry between watering. Overwatering is a common mistake.

Group herbs by water and light needs for easier care.

🌼 Extra Tips for Success

Harvest regularly to keep herbs productive and bushy.

Use mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Add labels to your plants so you remember what’s what!

Whether you’re seasoning a home-cooked meal or snipping a sprig of mint for your tea, you’ll love the fresh flavor you get from your own backyard.

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05/21/2025

Herbs That Love Each Other: Companion Planting for a Thriving Garden 🌿💚

Want a healthier, happier herb garden? Try companion planting—the practice of growing herbs that help each other thrive! By understanding which herbs grow well together, you can boost growth, repel pests naturally, and even improve flavor. And in Oklahoma, where weather and soil can be unpredictable, smart plant pairings make a big difference. 🌾☀️

🌱 Why Companion Herbs Matter:
Companion herbs support one another in different ways—some deter pests, others enhance growth, and a few even improve the taste or scent of neighboring plants. Planting the right combos can reduce your need for chemicals and increase your herb harvests.

🪴 Perfect Herbal Pairings (That Thrive in Oklahoma Gardens):

Basil + Parsley – These two love sun and moisture. Parsley can help basil stay a little cooler and bushier.

Thyme + Rosemary – Both like dry soil and lots of sunshine. They're Mediterranean pals that keep pests away from one another.

Chives + Dill – Chives help deter aphids, while dill attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs.

Mint + Cilantro (in containers!) – Both repel pests, but mint can be aggressive. Keep them near each other—but in separate pots!

Sage + Oregano – These herbs enjoy similar growing conditions and make great flavor companions in the kitchen too.

🚫 Not All Herbs Get Along:

Avoid planting fennel with other herbs—it tends to stunt their growth.

Keep mint away from most herbs unless it’s in its own container—it spreads fast and can crowd out others.

🌞 Oklahoma Tips:

Group herbs with similar water and light needs together—our hot summers demand smart garden planning.

Raised beds or containers can help with drainage and soil control, especially in heavy Oklahoma clay.

Mulch around herbs to retain moisture and control weeds.

Whether you're growing in a backyard bed, raised box, or patio pot, companion planting brings harmony to your herb garden—naturally! 🌿👩‍🌾

🌱🌞🪴

05/20/2025

Harvest to Thrive: Why Regular Herb Picking is a Must 🌿✂️

Did you know that your herbs actually grow better the more you harvest them? That’s right—clipping your plants regularly doesn’t hurt them; it encourages stronger, bushier growth and better flavor! If you're growing herbs in Oklahoma, this practice is especially important due to our hot summers and fluctuating weather patterns. Regular harvesting helps keep plants healthy, productive, and less prone to bolting (going to seed too early).

🌱 Why Regular Harvesting Matters:

Boosts Growth – When you trim herbs like basil, oregano, and mint, they branch out and become fuller.

Improves Flavor – Young, fresh growth is where the flavor is! Old leaves often get bitter or woody.

Prevents Flowering – Most culinary herbs are best before they bloom. Once herbs flower, their energy goes to seed production and leaf flavor can decline.

Keeps Plants Healthy – Trimming improves airflow and reduces pests and disease.

✂️ How Often Should You Harvest?

Aim to snip your herbs every 1–2 weeks once they’re established.

Always leave at least 1/3 of the plant so it can keep growing.

Use clean, sharp scissors or garden snips to avoid damaging stems.

🌿 Oklahoma Favorites:

Basil – Pinch just above a pair of leaves to encourage two new branches.

Thyme & Oregano – Snip sprigs as needed; they’ll bounce right back.

Chives – Cut a handful at the base, and they’ll regrow like grass.

Mint – Harvest aggressively—it loves a good haircut!

Pro tip for those hot Oklahoma summers: do your harvesting early in the morning when the oils (and flavor!) are at their peak.

Whether you're drying herbs, cooking with them, or simply enjoying the scent in your garden, harvesting is part of the joy. So don’t be shy—clip away and let your herbs flourish!

🌿🌞✂️

05/19/2025

Pollinator Paradise: Turn Your Herb Garden into a Bee Haven 🐝🌿

Your herb garden can be more than just a source of fresh flavor—it can be a magnet for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds! 🦋🌸 And here in Oklahoma, that means supporting essential creatures that help your whole garden thrive.

🌿 Top Herbs That Pollinators Love:

Lavender – Bees love it, and it thrives in Oklahoma heat.

Basil – Let it flower and watch the bees buzz in.

Mint – Great for bees, just keep it contained.

Thyme & Oregano – Tiny flowers, big pollinator draw.

Chives – Their pom-pom blooms are butterfly favorites!

🌼 Quick Tips:

Let some herbs flower 🌸

Skip the pesticides 🚫

Plant a variety for different pollinators 🌈

Add a shallow water dish 💧

Pick a sunny spot ☀️

A pollinator-friendly herb garden adds beauty, boosts veggie production, and supports Oklahoma’s ecosystem—all while giving you herbs to cook with. Win-win!

🐝🌿🌼

Address

18509 NE 63rd Street
Harrah, OK
73045

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+14054543961

Website

https://shopcountrystoreonline.com/

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