Hot and Dry Weather = Spider Mites

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 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.

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.

             

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 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 .  

 

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! 

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