GardenFest 2015 offers something for everyone
Friday, August 28, 2015
Going on now for more than a dozen years, The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University has offered its patrons many opportunities for learning and sharing their gardening experiences.
Those opportunities will continue during the 14th Annual GardenFest, slated Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Botanic Garden at OSU, located west of Stillwater on Highway 51. This year’s event will not only feature ample educational gardening opportunities, but also live music, demonstrations and a wide variety of vendors.
Laura Payne, volunteer coordinator at The Botanic Garden at OSU, said the garden is in tip-top shape and ready for GardenFest.
“It’s always a lot of fun to have people come out to The Botanic Garden. Even those who have been here before will see something new because we’re always changing it up a bit,” Payne said. “We’ve got something going on for everyone in the family and we encourage you to come out and spend the day.”
A number of industry specialists will be on hand to share their expertise on cooking, backyard chickens, beekeeping, soil structures, vermiculture and rose alternatives. Also on the agenda will be the Mesonet Training Center dedication.
Payne also pointed out there will be lots of different children’s activities in the Children’s Garden.
“We’re excited to have several different musical guests on hand this year, including Strings of Praise; John Homer; Paul Bostick playing the dulcimer; and Stillwater-area favorite Red Dirt Rangers.
Several food trucks, including as Café Bella, Purdy Q and Pagoda Pizza will be on site, along with other merchandise vendors offering beautiful hand-crafted jewelry, handmade bath and body products, hand-carved wooden items and much more.
The Botanic Garden at OSU is located at 3300 West 6th Ave. in Stillwater. Events are free, however, donations are encouraged to help support this educational program. For more information visit The Botanic Garden at OSU website at www.botanicgarden.okstate.edu, or contact Stephanie Larimer at 405-744-5404.
“Bring the whole family and come spend the day with us and learn more about gardening, take a tour of the garden, get answers to your gardening questions and get some great new ideas for your own landscape,” Payne said.