HOW TO KEEP YOUR SUMMERTIME GARDENS AND LANSCAPING LOOKING GREAT

July 2017 / Volume 124
July Horticultural Tips
Many garden tips (Vegetable, Lawn/Turf, Tree & Shrub, Fruits, Flowers, and General Landscape) for the month of July can be found by clicking JULY.  
Hot and Dry Weather = Spider Mites

Want To Become A Tulsa Master Gardener?
 
The Tulsa Master Gardener program is looking for active adults that enjoy interacting with people, get along well with others, are life-long learners and are ready, willing and able to volunteer their time to enhance the numerous Master Gardener community outreach programs.

If you are interested in learning how to become one, click HERE for more information.
Be Sure To Stop By Our Booth And Visit Us At The 
Home & Garden Show Expo of Oklahoma
J uly 28th, 29th, and 30th
River Spirit Expo

It's Our Last Community Event Of The Summer

Patio Gardening - You Can Pack a Lot Into a Small Space
                                  
                               

A patio or small space provides an opportunity to take advantage of replicating what we typically see in a large landscape but without the large-scale maintenance hassles.  In order to get the most from your patio garden, consider these tips to get started or to continue with your patio garden space  by clicking HERE .
Crapemyrtles - A Gardener's Best Friend


Crapemyrtles are so beautiful throughout the Tulsa summer season.  But, did you know there are dozens of types that come in many colors and various sizes?  For a brief description of the shurb/tree and a listing of the more popular varieties available, click  HERE.
Nutsedge - The Nemesis of the July Lawn
Nutsedges are aggressive and persistent weeds that commonly infest lawns, vegetable and flower gardens, and landscapes.  It's important to remember that nutsedge is not a grass or broadleaf weed, but a sedge and must be treated differently that most lawn weeds.  To learn more about them and how to eradicate them, c lick   HERE.
Poisonous Spiders & Snakes In Oklahoma - Get The Facts Here
             

It is summer and spiders and snakes come crawling and slithering out by the numbers.  Although their numbers are many, only two spiders and half dozen snakes are venomous in our area of Oklahoma. To find out which ones to definitely avoid and what to do if bitten,  READ ON.

Poison Ivy and Poison Oak - A Refresher Course

                      Poison Ivy Vine                                                  Poison Oak


Both Poison Ivy and Poison Oak are commonly found in Oklahoma.  Each of these plants contains a toxic compound called "Urushiol" which acts as an irritant to the skin and mucus membrane (eyes, nose, and mouth).  This toxin is found in all parts of the plant, roots, leaves, and stem and is present even in winter. For more information on this subject, j ust CLICK HERE .  

Fall Garden Planning in July?      Yes, It Is Time To Do So!



 
For those of us who love the taste of fresh fruits and vegetables, gardening is a  year-round activity.  The fall gardening season, which begins around July 15th, can actually produce some of the tastiest garden vegetables in Northeast Oklahoma, as we typically have warm sunny days followed by cool nights later in the season.  Under these very favorable growing conditions, plant metabolism slows down which helps them produce high quality and tasty vegetables.   Click  HERE  to read more about Fall Gardening.

DID YOU KNOW?

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
Green Thumb Garden Club of Broken Arrow


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! 

Got a Question? Or Maybe a Soil or Plant Sample?
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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

Need More Information?
butterfly
law n fertilizer
complex leaves
All about butterfly gardening in Tulsa County.

How to Take a Soil Test
How to collect a good sample of soil from your lawn or garden and get it tested at the OSU lab.

Once you have collected your soil test and gotten the results back, now what? Find out here. 

Show and tell.
Cool Season Lawn Care (Fescue)
12-month maintenance calendar.
State horticulturists, nurseries and growers pick favorite plants, shrubs and trees for use in the Oklahoma landscape. See the winners for this year and years past.


A list of recommended trees with descriptions. 

A list of over 60, by size and color.

Visit our demonstration garden on  15th Street, open 7 days a week. 

Current and historical source of rainfall, air temperatures, soil temps and much more. Click on Bixby station.  



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