GARDENING

What’s all the buzz? The importance of a pollinator-friendly landscape

Monarch butterflies are great pollinators for gardens. Here are tips for gardeners that will help provide food and shelter for monarchs as they migrate in the spring and fall.

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What’s all the buzz? The importance of a pollinator-friendly landscape

Wed, May 20, 2026

Evelyn DeBenning Storybook Trail unveiled at The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

OSU Extension helps beginning gardeners cultivate success

Tue, Feb 24, 2026

OSU launches online beginning watercolor course

Mon, Feb 16, 2026

Spring landscape cleanup begins with smart pruning

OSU Extension soil sampling services as popular as ever, even during pandemic

Thu, May 21, 2020

Many Oklahomans in rural and urban settings rely on OSU Extension to take the guesswork out of their crop, pasture, gardening or lawncare needs.

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Tips to conserve water in the landscape

Tue, May 19, 2020

Conserving water in the landscape can help gardeners save money.

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Container garden is a great place to start for novice gardeners

Fri, May 15, 2020

Container and dish gardens are great options for beginning gardeners.

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OSU Extension offers great gardening resources

Wed, Apr 29, 2020

Oklahoma State University Extension has great, free resources for novice and seasoned gardeners.

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Oklahoma Gardening gearing up for new season

Tue, Feb 11, 2020

Oklahoma Gardening, the popular gardening program on OETA, kicks off its new season Feb. 15.

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Succulents are becoming a big gardening trend

Mon, Jul 22, 2019

Oklahoma's hot summers can make gardening a bit tricky. However, succulents have proven to grow well in this environment.

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When the rain stops, gardeners will need to water landscapes

Wed, Jun 5, 2019

Moisture is important to plant health and proper watering of the landscape is essential. Gardeners can follow these tips to help ensure they are watering properly and efficiently.

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Herb and Succulent Festival slated June 8 at botanic garden

Fri, May 24, 2019

The public is invited to The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University for the upcoming Herb and Succulent Festival slated June 8. There will be something for the whole family.

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Squash bugs can put a damper on successful gardening

Fri, May 10, 2019

Control of squash bugs is essential for successful gardening.

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Tips to keep mosquitoes out of your landscape

Mon, May 6, 2019

Mosquitoes are pesky pests, but there are steps homeowners can take to reduce the population in their landscapes.

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