Tulsa Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale 

Thursday, April 13th       9 a.m. - 7 p.m.     

Central Park Hall, Tulsa Fairgrounds

Lunch and Learn with Tulsa Master Gardeners

Tuesdays, April 4th - May 30th     12:10 - 12:50 p.m.    

Tulsa City County Library (400 Civic Center)

April 4th:       Container & Small Space Gardens (Keeping It Tight)

April 11th:     Herbs To Grow and Cook (The Spice of Life)

April 18th:    Tomatoes (Most Popular Veggie Ever!)

April 25th:     Vegetable Gardening (Lots to Love)

          May sessions featured in May's e-Newsletter

Urban Garden Training Series

Thursday Evenings, April 20th - May 18th       6:00 - 8:00 p.m.   

Tulsa County OSU Extension Office (4116 East 15th Street)

Five - Part Series with an Urban Gardener Certificate

April 20th, Session #1:    How Plants Grow

April 27th, Session #2:    Growing Fruits & Vegetables

May 4th, Session #3:       Growing Flowers

May 11th, Session #4:     Growing Trees & Shrubs

May 18th, Session #5:     Lawn Management

***** More Master Gardener Events Listed At The Bottom *****

 

As we approach the summer season, there are many things to do that will aid and help to improve our lawns.  Some of the most important things are: Dethatching, Aeration, Fertilization and Proper Watering.  Click HERE to learn about each one.

An easy choice for Oklahoma gardens, ornamental grasses are widely available and can be planted in the spring. They are a low maintenance, versatile and diverse option for the creative gardener.  Click HERE to learn more about them as well as access to additional resources.

 

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Believe it or not, growing herbs is no more difficult than growing flowers and vegetables. They are fun to grow, smell great, and add bountiful flavor to your meals.  If interested to know more about Planting An Herb Garden,  READ ON.  

 

Mulch is generally a good additive to the garden, but it must be applied properly or it can do more damage than good.  If you would like to know more about Proper Mulching Techniques, then  READ ON.  

  

Roses do not "fare" well with water showering their foliage, especially from a sprinkler or lawn irrigation system, as these shrubs are extremely susceptible to many foliar fungal diseases. Two ways to avoid this is found by clicking HERE.

 

Everybody loves looking at a pretty monarch butterfly, don't they?  Did you know that planting milkweed is essential to attracting monarchs to your garden. Monarchs are dependent on milkweed plants as they serve as a host for their eggs and the caterpillars eat only milkweed.  Whether or not you knew that,  READ ON for Tips & Techniques of the Monarchs and Milkweed.  

  

 

Unlike the stories repeated about orchids, they are not difficult to grow.  In fact, they are about like any houseplant you may have.  However, some varieties are easier to grow than others.   If you would like to know more about how best to grow orchids and when to re-pot them, READ ON .

   

 

Nobody likes to hear about termites, but the following OSU Pest E-Alert contains information you need to know about the nasty little critters, how to ID them, their swarming season and habits, and recommended pest management techniques.

 

There is always something to do in the garden during April and May.  It is also a very busy time for Tulsa Master Gardeners throughout Tulsa County.  We are participating in the following community events this spring:

 

April 1,               Spring Fling at Colebrook Nursery, Tulsa

April 7th, 8th      Spring Fest at Tulsa Garden Center

April 15th            Jenks Herb 'n' Plant Festival, Downtown Jenks

April 15th            Walmart Garden Center Grand Opening (111th and Memorial) . 

April 22nd           Garden Fest at A New Leaf Nursery, Broken Arrow

April 22nd           An Herbal Affair, Sand Springs

May 6th               Broken Arrow Rose Show and Festival

May 12tt, 13th      National Public Garden Day, Tulsa Botanical Gardens

May 13th             National Public Garden Day, Philbrook

We would love to have you visit us at any of these events.  As always, there will be a lot of information available for various gardening interests.  Come see us!

The Tulsa Master Gardener Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization.  As such, it receives no city, state or federal funding for its Tulsa community outreach programs. In fact, the majority of Tulsa's Master Gardener programs are self-funded by its members. We need your help..

Tulsa Master Gardener's own fundraisers make up most of the income to cover expenses. More specifically, a significant portion comes from the Tulsa Master Gardener Annual Spring Plant Sale that is held each April. Other fundraisers include the Garden Tour (June) and "Garage Sales" that occur from time to time. Finally, one of the most important income sources that sometimes gets overlooked are the personal and corporate donations.  These are so important in helping to meet our financial obligations and we want you to know they are very much appreciated. 

Donations for this month include:

General Fund

Judy Feuquay

Gerald Hatfield

Exploring Insects Fund

Wright Christian Academy

Leisure Park Elementary PTA

Please consider making an online contribution HERE. For other information on how you can help support all that the Tulsa Master Gardeners do for their community, contact the Tulsa Master Gardeners Office by calling (918) 746-3701.  Thank you! 

Our Master Gardeners are on hand to assist you with even the toughest gardening questions. Visit us in person, by phone, via email or online! Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Address: 4116 E. 15th Street, Gate 6 at the Fairgrounds

Phone: (918) 746-3701