OKLAHOMA 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

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

OSU Extension helps beginning gardeners cultivate success

Wed, Feb 4, 2026

‘Oklahoma Gardening’ still growing strong in 51st year

Wed, May 21, 2025

From the ground up: Oklahoma Gardening celebrates 50 years of blooming success

Fri, May 16, 2025

A greenhouse is not a storage shed

Conduct soil test now ahead of spring planting

Wed, Jan 31, 2024

A soil test will let gardeners know what amendments should be made to the soil ahead of spring planting.

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Don’t forget fall cleanup in the garden

Wed, Oct 25, 2023

Tips for cleaning up garden spaces in the fall after the growing season ends.

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Plant spring bulbs during the prime months of fall

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

Planting spring-flowering bulbs in the fall allows time for the plant to establish a strong root system.

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OSU Student Farm helps bridge the gap of food insecurity

Mon, Sep 11, 2023

The new OSU Student Farm provides experiential learning for students and helps address food insecurity in Payne County.

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Sanitize garden pots before spring planting

Wed, May 10, 2023

Tips for how gardeners can sanitize flower pots before spring planting.

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'Oklahoma Gardening' announces water garden contest

Fri, Apr 21, 2023

A few lucky Oklahoma gardeners with picturesque water gardens will be featured on "Oklahoma Gardening" later this summer

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Companion planting flowers and veggies can boost pollination

Fri, Apr 14, 2023

Planting ornamentals with vegetables can increase pollination.

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New education center planned at OSU’s botanic garden

Tue, Apr 4, 2023

A ground-breaking ceremony took place recently for the new Horticulture Education Center to be built at The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University.

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Gardeners, don’t be fooled by magic beans

Mon, Mar 27, 2023

Photos of exotic plants can be enticing to gardeners, but don't be fooled by the offering of magic beans.

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Tips and tricks for beginning gardeners

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

OSU Extension offers tips for beginning gardeners to get started gardening on the right foot.

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