For Oklahomans who have been hesitant to try gardening because they don’t know how, think of Oklahoma State University Extension as a gardening instruction manual.

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Spring landscape cleanup begins with smart pruning

Mon, Feb 16, 2026

Spring is a time for pruning, but some plants should not be pruned now.

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‘Oklahoma Gardening’ still growing strong in 51st year

Wed, Feb 4, 2026

The 51st year of "Oklahoma Gardening" kicks off Feb. 14.

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Gardening passion grows into career opportunity for new Extension state specialist

Mon, Sep 29, 2025

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

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

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Fall is the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs in the garden.

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Keep your cool in the garden

Tue, Jul 22, 2025

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

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Soaklahoma – where the rain comes sweeping down the plains

Thu, Jun 5, 2025

Excessive rain is causing problems in Oklahoma gardens.

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Soil, Water and Forage Laboratory offers quick, inexpensive testing for smart ag management

Tue, Jun 3, 2025

Thousands of soil, water, forage and feed, and animal waste samples are analyzed in the OSU lab every year.

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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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