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Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

Horticulture specialist researching soilless media and biochar for crop production

Oklahoma State University scientists are studying alternatives to peat moss in commercial and domestic vegetable crop production using several types of crops, from peppers and watermelon to turfgrass and flowers.
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A watermelno crop at the Oklahoma State University Perkins reserach station

Mon, Sep 29, 2025

Gardening passion grows into career opportunity for new Extension state specialist

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Bulb planting season is here: Prepare for a burst of color

Wed, Aug 27, 2025

Free field day to highlight Oklahoma’s pecan industry

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Hot tips for cool-season gardening
Keep your cool in the garden

Tue, Jul 22, 2025

OSU Extension offers tips to gardeners for keeping cool in the garden.

WeatherConsumer SafetygardeningOSU AgriculturehealthplantsDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitecturehorticultureHuman Health and WellnessOSU Extension
OSU Agriculture partners with nonprofit to fight food insecurity

Tue, Jul 01, 2025

Sophia Darrow, an OSU horticulture graduate student, is conducting surveys centered around the barriers grocery stores face with the goal of connecting the fields of horticulture, nutrition and business together to create awareness for people in the food industry and adjacent fields.

Ferguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureOSU Ag ResearchDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Soaklahoma – where the rain comes sweeping down the plains

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Excessive rain is causing problems in Oklahoma gardens.

WeatherOSU AgricultureSoilplantsDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitecturehorticulturefloodLandscapinggardeningOSU Extension
A greenhouse is not a storage shed

Fri, May 16, 2025

Although it is handy to keep all gardening supplies together, it is not a good idea to store everything in a greenhouse.

Outreach and EngagementOSU ExtensiongardeningplantsDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureGreenhousesOklahoma GardeningOSU Agriculture
Impact Spotlight: Alexandria Sparks

Wed, May 14, 2025

Alex Sparks, a junior at Oklahoma State University, didn’t grow up on a farm or have acres of land. But thanks to her father, she found a love for horticulture anyway — in a shared backyard shaded by an oak tree.

Department of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureOSU FoundationFerguson College of AgricultureImpact SpotlightMagazineState magazine
Pecan growers gear up for annual meeting and trade show

Wed, May 07, 2025

Oklahoma State University specialists and industry experts will provide pecan growers with the latest research-based information at the upcoming 2025 Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association Annual Convention and Trade Show.

AgricultureDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureOSU AgricultureFood Land and Natural ResourcesOutreach and EngagementpecansOSU Extension
“Oklahoma Gardening” challenge will benefit communities

Mon, May 05, 2025

Gardeners are encouraged to plant an extra row of produce in the garden and donate the food to a local food pantry.

OSU AgricultureOSU ExtensionFood Land and Natural ResourcesDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureThe Botanic Garden at OSUOutreach and EngagementOklahoma Gardening4-H gardeningplants
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