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Gardening passion grows into career opportunity for new Extension state specialist

Courtney DeKalb-Myers is a new consumer horticulture specialist at Oklahoma State University.

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Woman with shoulder-length hair and wearing a short-sleeved blouse, is standing in a large garden of tomato plants and is holding tomatoes in her hands.

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

Tue, Jul 22, 2025

Keep your cool in the garden

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.

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Soaklahoma – where the rain comes sweeping down the plains

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Excessive rain is causing problems in Oklahoma gardens.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“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.

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OSU Extension offers tips to make gardening easier for those with mobility challenges

Wed, Apr 30, 2025

Certain strategies can make gardening easier for older people and those with disabilities.

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