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Quarterly – Spring 2019
IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019 | 1
Learn about growing
Roses
AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY
Our educational tools like the American Rose
magazine can help you grow your passion
for roses.
www.rose.org • 800-637-6534
2 | IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019
Don’t Blink
As any high-functioning non- people who are just starting to
profit organization knows, a think about community service?
strong volunteer base is one of
One of the many ways we are
the key components to overall
accomplishing this goal at
success. When you can provide
Woodward Park is by working
a welcoming environment, robust
with young college students from
volunteer training, and a process
the Tulsa Achieves program. Tulsa
to incorporate volunteer feedback
Achieves is a funding program Alyssa is polished and dedicated,
into your programming, you
that provides up to 100 percent of completing projects with a level of
not only will you have engaged
tuition and fees to Tulsa County professionalism lacking in many
and passionate volunteers,
high school graduating seniors seasoned employees, and Raven
but you will also have created
who enroll at Tulsa Community is a delightfully artistic student
veritable ambassadors who
College. As part of each student’s with a pure servant’s heart.
will help propel you towards
program, they are required to
your vision and mission.
volunteer at least 40 hours a year, I feel blessed to have had
To witness this level of excellence and that’s where we come in! an opportunity to impart a
at Woodward Park, you need lasting, positive impression
Over the past few years, I have of gardening and horticulture
look no further than the Linnaeus
immensely enjoyed working on such energetic, intelligent,
Teaching Garden program as
with quite a few Tulsa Achieves and resourceful young women
evidence that when it comes
students; three in particular who like Leah, Alyssa, and Raven.
to volunteers, we are some
have really impressed me. Leah, These young ladies are the
down-right serious do-gooders!
Alyssa, and Raven are quite go–getters who will be running
Consisting primarily of retirees
remarkable young ladies who the world someday soon, so
with a passion for gardening,
have been working on some be careful not to overlook or
the over 350 “Linnys”, as we
sorely needed organizational underestimate them or you might
proudly call ourselves, are truly
projects around the Tulsa just miss seeing the mavens
the people who keep the Tulsa
Garden Center Mansion. of the future. Don’t blink.
Garden Center at Woodward Park
moving forward in excellence. Leah is always enthusiastic, Laura Chalus, Executive Director
always smiling, and brings a
But what about fostering the next
sense of humor to her projects
generation of volunteers? How
which has been quite refreshing.
do we recruit and retain young
Spring Newsletter – March, April and May 2019
Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park
2435 S. Peoria, Tulsa, OK 74114-1350 | (918) 576-5155
tulsagardencenter.org | info@tulsagardencenter.org IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019 | 3
Tuesday–Friday: 9:00 am–4:00 pm | Saturday: By appointment | Sunday–Monday: Closed
SunPatiens, A Next Generation Bedding Plant
Barry Fugatt, Director of Horticulture at the Tulsa Garden Center and
Linnaeus Teaching Garden at Woodward Park.
Nothing sweeps me off my Tulsa that wasn’t decked out
feet like flowers. Any flower. It with impatience. It was, for
could be as grand as a daffodil years, the best-selling annual
or as mundane as a dandelion of all time. But like so many
puff. If it’s blooming, it has my plants that get over planted, it
rapt attention. And over the developed problems, not the
past several years, no flower least of which was the serious
has captured my attention fungal disease: Downey Mildew.
quite like SunPatiens.
Common impatience truly
SunPatiens is a revolutionary was the classic “Goldilocks”
new hybrid bedding plant, a true plant--it only thrived in shady
breakthrough in flower breeding. locations that were “not too
I’m sure most gardeners hot, not to cold, but just right.”
are familiar with common The new hybrid SunPatiens, full sun or part shade and it’s
impatience. For decades there on the other hand, is as tough virtually immune to insect and
was hardly a shady garden in as it is beautiful. It thrives in disease problems. I personally
rate it number one among
annual bedding plants in
today’s nursery industry.
Twenty-two new SunPatiens
varieties were tested in the
Linnaeus Teaching Garden in
2017. They flowered non-stop
from May through November.
And they performed this
miraculous “bloom-a-thon” fete
in one of the hottest areas of
the Linnaeus Teaching Garden.
On days when I was a little
down or weary, I would head
straight to the SunPatiens
display to feast on the outlandish
beauty spread out before me.
The gorgeous floral display
always lifted my spirit.
4 | IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019
Tulsa Garden Center
at Woodward Park
BOARD OFFICERS
Andy Zanovich, President
The SunPatiens family consists orange, lavender and red. Ann Harral, Vice President
of three unique series based on Andrea Cooper, Treasurer
Garden success has never been Patsy Wynn, Secretary
height and spread: SunPatiens
simpler with easy-to-plant, easy- BOARD DIRECTORS
Compact, SunPatiens
to-grow SunPatiens. Thick flower Cindy Davis
Spreading and SunPatiens Josie Driskill
petals and strong study stems Harriet Dunitz
Vigorous. Flower colors
hold up amazing well in our hot Mary Fencl
include white, rose, salmon, Richard Gallman
and humid summer weather. Robert Gardner
Karen Langdon
Barry Fugatt can be reached at (918) 576-5152 or by email at Denise Payne
bfugatt@tulsagardencenter.org. Margaret Schulte
Marilyn Snedden
STAFF
Laura Chalus, Executive Director
(918) 576-5266
LChalus@tulsagardencenter.org
Mike Blake, Education Manager
(918) 576-5154
MBlake@tulsagardencenter.org
Dylan Axsom, Communications Manager
(918) 576-5164
SPRINGFEST DAxsom@tulsagardencenter.org
Cristen Burdell, Events Director
at Woodward Park (918) 576-5153
CBurdell@tulsagardencenter.org
Tulsa hosts lots of spring spectacular! I’ve grown both
plant sales, the most historic of these classic, pass-a-long Pat Hobbs, Accounting Manager
(918) 576-5165
and unique being SpringFest, asters for over thirty years. PHobbs@tulsagardencenter.org
the Tulsa Garden Center’s I’ve lost count of the number
Barry Fugatt, Director of Horticulture
annual fund-raising event. of times I’ve dug and divided (918) 576-5152
Each year thousands of these asters to share with BFugatt@tulsagardencenter.org
gardeners attend SpringFest friends. Hundreds of times, Julie Powers, Horticultural Assistant
looking for beautiful and I’m sure. Gardeners aren’t (918) 576-5150
JPowers@tulsagardencenter.org
hard-to-find plants. the only ones who love these
asters. Bees, butterflies and Sherita Roberts, Administrative Assistant
This year look for incredible (918) 576-5160
other pollinator insects also Admin@tulsagardencenter.org
(and commercially hard to
adore these heirloom asters.
find) pass-a-long perennials Caty Coffee, Operations Manager
ccoffee@tulsagardencenter.org
like Raydon’s Favorite Aster SpringFest is Friday and
and Tatarian Aster. These Saturday, April 5th and 6th, at Kade Barnes, Caretaker
Caretaker@tulsagardencenter.org
perennial asters have truly the Tulsa Garden Center, 2435
stood the test of time. They South Peoria from 9 am–4 pm. Ashlee Vogt
Donor Services Administrator
have none of the common You can bet I will be on hand (918) 576-5157
diseases associated with looking for great plants for AVogt@tulsagardencenter.org
many modern asters and their my garden. Don’t miss this
fall flower displays are beyond one-of-a-kind garden event!
IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019 | 5
Perennials for Every Occasion
Mary Moore, Tulsa City-County Library
Any experienced gardener knows perennials can be the main fabric of an
ornamental garden. Perennials dominate through persistence, returning year
after year becoming the framework around which one arranges other plants.
Selecting the perennials wisely is such an important process. These books can
help you decide which plants will bring the beauty needed and thrive in the
conditions you can provide.
humorous anecdotes add to requirements. Both the
these extensive profiles. beginner and the professional
gardener will appreciate the
Essential Perennials: The
instructions on selecting
Complete Reference to 2700
new varieties and caring for
Perennials for the Home
established garden favorites
Garden (Timber Press, 2014)
would make an excellent
addition to personal gardening
collections. Each entry includes
flower color, bloom time,
Armitage’s Garden Perennials
(Timber Press, 2011) is a
gardening classic. This second
edition adds 300 perennials
which gives a selection of
more than 1250 choices. Each
entry includes scientific and
common names, hardiness zone This eye catching guide,
information, tips on growing Essential Perennials for Every
and cultivation. The first rate Garden: Selection, Care, and
authoritative advice from Dr. Profiles to over 110 Easy-Care
Allan Armitage includes his Plants (i-5 Press, 2015) gives
unique humor and conversational foliage characteristics, size, readers recommendations about
tone. Little known facts and and light and temperature reliable performers and exciting
6 | IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019
CONTINUING CLASSES
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4EVERY MONDAY
Tai Chi Chuan Yang Form–Slow Set
Tai Chi is a slow, graceful, rhythmic
new varieties. The illustrated
exercise which promotes good health,
alphabetically arranged directory bone density, and balance while the gentle
twisting improves flexibility and circulation.
also offers sidebars with plant
$15 per month for TGC members or $20
partnering suggestions. The per month for non-members. Taught by
Karen Nelson.
brilliant blooms and foliage help
Beginner Class: 4:45–5:45 pm
with decision making in planning Advanced Class: 6:00–7:00 pm (prior
experience required for Advanced Class)
the garden. Easy methods to
develop a new garden or expand –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
an existing one will help you get 4FIRST, SECOND, FOURTH AND FIFTH
TUESDAYS 12:00–1:30 pm
the most out of these plants. Let’s Talk Gardening!
The Tulsa Garden Center Garden Study
Group meets for informal discussions about
gardening and nature in general. There
is no charge to attend this Study Group.
Reservations aren’t required.
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The third edition of The Well- 4MOST WEDNESDAYS 4:45–5:45 pm
(see calendar for actual dates)
Tended Perennial Garden: The Balance for Life Exercise Class
Essential Guide to Planting Strength training can ward off age-related
muscle loss, keep your bones strong,
and Pruning Techniques promote mobility and function, prevent
(Timber Press, 2017) updates falls, and help combat depression and
cognitive decline. Karen Nelson leads the
this classic. Practical advice in participants in low-impact, body-friendly
its A-Z encyclopedia includes exercises.
pruning and maintenance $15 per month for TGC members or $20
per month for non-members.
schedules. The photographs
Five-Plant Gardens: 52 emphasize an important feature
Ways to Grow a Perennial of each plant. The updates CLASSES AND EVENTS
Garden with Just Five Plants to the older editions keep the –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
(Storey Publishing, 2014) garden design projects fresh. 4FRIDAY, MARCH 1
helps gardeners with a simple The lists of plants for specific Tulsa Council of Federated Garden Clubs
10:00 am monthly meeting. David Hillock,
key giving a stunning visual conditions are especially helpful. Assistant Extension Specialist, will talk
effect. The various gardens about Container Gardening with a hands-
on demonstration.
feature just five perennials that
Oklahoma Native Plant Society, Heather
grow well together, whether Holm Lecture
for diverse color options or 6:00 pm. Attracting Bees and Beneficial
Insects with Native Plants. The Oklahoma
seasonal schemes. Each design Native Plant Society presents Heather
is tailored to a specific set of Holm, award winning author lecturing on
Attracting Bees and Beneficial Insects
growing conditions. The season with Native Plants. Heather’s books will be
by season maintenance and available for purchase at the lecture and
she will be available to sign them at 6:00
growing tips take the guesswork pm. Her lecture will start at 7:00 pm. The
out of perennial gardening. public is invited to attend this lecture at no
charge.
IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019 | 7
Orchids Wild and Wonderful
The Tulsa Orchid Society will host its annual AOS judged show and Sale,
“ORCHIDS WILD AND WONDERFUL” April 20-21st at the Tulsa Garden Center.
Easter is the perfect weekend to come and celebrate the beauty of blooming
orchids. Open each day at 10:00 am with free admission the TOS Orchid Show
boasts thousands of blooming exotic orchids to enjoy and purchase.
The Tulsa Orchid Society’s
Right: Small bicolored pink Cattleya
members will be present to hybrid. This is one of the popular
educate and advise on how ‘mini-Catts’ for those gardeners
who love classic Cattleya flowers
anyone can be successful but don’t have room for the large
growing orchids. This year the standard plants. These minis grow
well on bright sunny windowsills,
Orchid Society will bring back it’s patios and sun rooms.
very popular “The Orchid Doctor
is In” table to help trouble shoot
your orchid growing questions exam” for such issues as; not
and problems. Bring in your blooming, does it have bugs?
orchid for a free “orchid doctor does it need repotting, and
8 | IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019
Continued from page 7
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4MONDAY, MARCH 4
Tulsa Garden Club
10:00 am monthly meeting. Insights from a
Landscaper and Garden Designer with Jane
Right: Exotic orchids such as this Fanning, Owner, Stone Petal Landscape,
striped Lady Slipper, also called LLC, Inola, Oklahoma.
‘Paphiopedilum’ will be on display
Tai Chi class
and also for sale at the annual TOS
4:45–5:45 pm
show and sale.
6:00–7:00 pm
Oklahoma Native Plant Society
6:30 pm monthly meeting. Program will be
other questions. You can even given by Cheryl Cheadle of Blue Thumb.
Oklahoma’s Blue Thumb is a statewide
get your orchid repotted for a citizen science program that trains
small donation to the society volunteers to monitor creeks and streams
and share their knowledge of water quality
at the Orchid Doctor table. with others. The goal of Blue Thumb is to
empower people to protect water in their
There will be an informative region from nonpoint source pollution.
Green Country Bonsai Society
free presentation on the history
7:00 pm monthly meeting. Open workshop
of orchid discovery and tips discussing re-potting and wiring Bonsai.
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on growing the common
4TUESDAY, MARCH 5
varieties each day at 1:30 pm Tulsa Herb Society
in the downstairs ballroom 9:00 am member activities
of the Garden Center. Linnaeus Teaching Garden
9:00 am gardens reopen
Let’s Talk Gardening!
12:00–1:30 pm
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4WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6
Right: Cattleya orchid species such Balance for Life class
as this Cattleya skinneri will be in 4:45–5:45 pm
their full glory for the April TOS show. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
4THURSDAY, MARCH 7
Tulsa Area Daylily Society
6:30 pm monthly meeting. Report to
membership on upcoming 2019 events.
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4SATURDAY, MARCH 9
Calligraphy Guild of Oklahoma
8:00 am–4:00 pm workshop
Makeup Workshop by Mary Fencl Events
and Stunning By Starla.
3:00 pm-5:00 pm. Please join Stunning
by Starla and Mary Fencl Events at The
Mansion at Woodward Park as they
host a Makeup Workshop! Learn how to
confidently create a look that will last all
day, with products that you already own,
and some new ones too! This class will
help you determine what products are
good for your skin and what to avoid, while
learning functional tips for an everyday
lasting look. AND did we say Champagne?
Yes! Champagne, appetizers, & custom
Vendor table. This beautiful display looks as exotic as the orchid show’s exhibits but
giveaways!!! Don’t miss out on this unique
all of these orchids are for SALE! The Orchid show provides the best variety of orchid
experience! Tickets are $75 and can be
color, size and shapes as well as knowledgeable growers to answer questions. The
reserved by visiting Facebook at www.
Tulsa Orchid Society’s annual show and sale is the best opportunity to buy the best
facebook.com/events/723253488076391/
orchids in Tulsa.
IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019 | 9
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10 | IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019CLASSES AND EVENTS Continued from page 9
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- Tulsa Audubon Society
4SUNDAY, MARCH 10 4THURDAY, MARCH 14 7:00 pm monthly meeting. The Ecology of
Tulsa Area Iris Society Bees: Population Decline and How We Can
Calligraphy Guild of Oklahoma
6:30 pm monthly meeting. Tall Bearded Iris. Work to Counteract It. The Tulsa Audubon
8:00 am–4:00 pm workshop
Bob Skaggs, an Iris hybridizer from House Society presents Ana Chicas-Mosier. Ana
Tulsa Orchid Society is a Ph.D. student at Oklahoma State
Springs, Missouri will give a program on Tall
1:30 pm monthly meeting. Sara Kilpatrick, University and is studying contaminants in
Bearded Iris. Bob grows over 1,300 named
Tulsa Orchid Society member, will speak honey bees and their impact on humans.
varieties of Iris and 3,000 Iris seedlings.
about The Secret Life of Orchids, covering The public may attend at no charge.
Three of his introductions are ‘Marilyn’s
covers topics such as pollination, pests, –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
Skirt’, ‘Golden Snitches’ and ‘Judy’s Smile.’
and diseases.
The public may attend at no charge. 4WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
Tulsa Rose Society –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- Balance for Life class
2:00 pm monthly meeting. ROSE BINGO
4FRIDAY, MARCH 15 4:45–5:45 pm
is back in the house as the highlight of the ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
National Association of Parliamentarians
March meeting of the Tulsa Rose Society.
1:00 pm monthly meeting 4THURSDAY, MARCH 21
This annual fundraising event help support
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rose education and the Tulsa Rose Garden.
4SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Spring Break
There will be two sessions of bingo and
10:00 am. “All About Gardens.” This
each bingo card is $5. There will also be Tulsa Area Iris Society
Linnaeus Teaching Garden program is
a silent auction for those who just can’t 9:00 am–3:00 pm. Iris Judging School. The
targeted to toddlers and children up to
stand walking away without a lovely rose Tulsa Area Iris Society invites the public
10 years old. The opening subject for the
bush to plant. to join them for Judge’s Training with
Story Time series is “All About Gardens.”
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- Bob Skaggs. He will be teaching a 3 hour
This will help the students understand the
4MONDAY, MARCH 11 school on Tall Bearded Irises and a 2 hour
other topics that will be covered in later
school on Median Iris. There is a $10 fee to
Tai Chi class sessions. Reservations are not required
attend this training. Registration is at the
4:45–5:45 pm and there is no cost to attend.
door.
6:00–7:00 pm
Tulsa Perennial Club
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7:00 pm monthly meeting. TPC members
4TUESDAY, MARCH 12 Anne Pinc, Carla Childs and Annette
Tulsa Herb Society Thompson will discuss how to design a
9:00 am monthly meeting. Join the flower bed.
“Herbies” for their annual March Tea. This –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
year’s theme, “Birds and Blooms,” will 4SUNDAY, MARCH 24
be especially lovely with the event taking
How to Grow Mushrooms class
place in the gorgeous South Room of
1:30-3:30 pm. Ethan Miller of Earthwise
the Tulsa Garden Center Mansion. The
Mycology will instruct the attendees on
famous Tulsa Herb Society sweets and
how to inoculate a log with mushroom
savory treats alone will be worth a trip to –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- spores. Once inoculated, the log should
Woodward Park!
4MONDAY, MARCH 18 produce mushrooms for approximately 4
Let’s Talk Gardening! Tai Chi class years. Cost for the class is $40 for TGC
12:00 noon–1:30 pm 4:45–5:45 pm members and $45 for non-members.
Green Country Water Garden Society 6:00–7:00 pm Reservations are required and can be
7:00 pm monthly meeting. Preparing made at tulsagardencenter.org.
African Violet Society
Ponds for Spring. Glenn Doughty of Green –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
7:00 pm monthly meeting. How to Grow
Country Water Garden Society will give Show-winning African Violets. The African 4MONDAY, MARCH 25
a lecture on how homeowners should Violet Society of Greater Tulsa presents Tai Chi class
prepare their water gardens for spring. The Spring Show winners sharing their tips on 4:45–5:45 pm
public may attend this lecture at no charge. how to grow show-winning plants. There 6:00–7:00 pm
will also be a leaf exchange. There is no Calligraphy Guild of Oklahoma
charge to attend this presentation. 6:30 pm monthly meeting
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4TUESDAY, MARCH 19 4TUESDAY, MARCH 26
Tulsa Herb Society Tulsa Herb Society
9:00 am member activities 9:00 am member activities
Tulsa Garden Center Book Club Let’s Talk Gardening!
12:00 noon–1:30 pm. Mary Lemmond 12:00–1:30 pm
will review “Peonies: The manual of
the American Peony Society Edited by Hosta Connection
James Boyd, 1928.” Learn what was 6:30 pm monthly meeting. Bringing Birds
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said in 1928 and contrast/ compare with to Your Garden. Jeff Cox of the Tulsa
4WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 Audubon Society will be offering tips on
current information. Revel in the fantastic
TGC Class Balance for Life how to attract birds to your garden. Free
photographs and joy of this amazing
4:45–5:45 pm admission.
flower.
IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019 | 11Now Booking 2020
WEDDINGS + PRIVATE EVENTS
The Mansion
at Woodward Park cburdell@tulsagardencenter.org | tulsagardencenter.org/mansion
12 | IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019CLASSES AND EVENTS Continued from page 11
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4WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 4MONDAY, APRIL 1 12:00–1:30 pm
Linnaeus Volunteers Tulsa Garden Club Green Country Water Garden Society
9:30 am monthly meeting 10:00 am monthly meeting. Bringing People 6:30 pm monthly meeting. Building and
Balance for Life class and Nature Together In Your Garden” with Updating Water Gardens. Mike Miller of
4:45–5:45 pm Deborah Early, owner Wild Birds Unlimited Unit Liner will discuss building and updating
Nature Shop, Tulsa. water gardens. Free admission.
Spring Flower Arranging class
Tai Chi class –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
6:30–8:00 pm. Toni Garner of Toni’s
Flowers will facilitate a workshop on flower 4:45–5:45 pm 4WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10
arranging using spring flowers, and each 6:00–7:00 pm Balance for Life class
participant will get to take home their Green Country Bonsai Society 4:45–5:45 pm
own arrangement. This popular class 7:00 pm monthly meeting. GCBS member, –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
has a limited number of seats at $100 Bill Fox, will conduct a workshop on 4THURSDAY, APRIL 11
per participant, and usually sells out. creating tray landscapes and Groves Tulsa Area Iris Society
Reservations are required and can be made utilizing multiple trees. 7:00 pm monthly meeting. Betsy Mahtani
at tulsagardencenter.org. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- will give a lecture on preparing your Iris for
4TUESDAY, APRIL 2 exhibition.
Let’s Talk Gardening! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
12:00–1:30 pm 4SUNDAY, APRIL 14
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4WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 1:30 pm monthly meeting. TOS member,
Balance for Life class Kay Backues, will give a presentation on
4:45–5:45 pm Orchids, How it all got started and how you
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of how orchids were discovered, became
4THURSDAY, APRIL 4
the queen of flowers and how you can
Tulsa Area Daylily Society
grow the most popular ones. This fun and
7:00 pm monthly meeting. Members only
informative presentation takes you to the
plant distribution.
exotic wilds of South America and Asia in
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Victorian times where the discovery of new
4FRIDAY, APRIL 5 orchids was all the rage of the aristocracy,
SpringFest at Woodward Park to the time of the modern orchid hunter.
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9:00 am-4:00 pm. Additionally, the basic care of popularly
4THURSDAY, MARCH 28 grown orchids in the home or greenhouse
Green Country Sierra Club will be discussed. Don’t miss out on this fun
7:00 pm monthly meeting. International informative presentation.
Studies on Air Quality. The Green Country
Tulsa Rose Society, monthly meeting
Sierra Club will present a report by Emily
2:00 pm monthly meeting. Rose
Vickers on the international studies which
Propagation by Cuttings Demonstration.
have been conducted on air quality. The
Learn how to easily propagate your own
public is welcome to attend at no charge.
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SPRINGFEST roses using cuttings. Consulting Rosarians
at Woodward Park will be demonstrating various techniques
4SATURDAY, MARCH 30 you can take home with you and begin
Woodward Park Volunteer Day tulsagardencenter.org/springfest
implementing right away. Who knew
8:00–11:00 am. Planting Trial Roses. Come –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
growing your own roses could be so easy!
out and help us plant 13 new varieties 4SATURDAY, APRIL 6 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
of American Garden Rose Selections SpringFest at Woodward Park 4MONDAY, APRIL 15
trial roses. Work alongside City of Tulsa 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Tai Chi class
gardeners, Tulsa Rose Society members, –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
4:45–5:45 pm
Linnaeus gardeners, and other community 4MONDAY, APRIL 8 6:00–7:00 pm
volunteers while we plant at least 52 new Tai Chi class
roses in the historic Tulsa Rose Garden. African Violet Society of Greater Tulsa
4:45–5:45 pm
7:00 pm monthly meeting. The African
Barry Fugatt’s All About Vegetables class 6:00–7:00 pm
Violet Society of Greater Tulsa presents
10:00 am. You truly don’t know vegetables –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
Linda Hall giving a program on Unusual
until you’ve heard Barry Fugatt talk 4TUESDAY, APRIL 9 African Violets. She’ll discuss unusual leaf
about them. Barry will talk about both Tulsa Herb Society forms and blossom types, their origins
the old and the new and share his tips 9:00 am monthly meeting. Jim Sposato, and what current hybridizers are working
on growing vegetables and how to use of Coach’s Bar-B-Que Catering, will be on. There is no charge to attend this
them. Free admission to Tulsa Garden speaking on Grilling with Herbs. Jim can be presentation.
Center members, non-members fee is $5. found on Facebook where his regular “Que
Reservations are required and can be made Tip” of the day includes great advice such
at tulsagardencenter.org. as removing the odor of garlic from your
hands after using it to grill.
IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019 | 13Locally owned and
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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- Calligraphy Guild of Oklahoma is $5. Please visit the website to register
4TUESDAY, APRIL 16 6:30 pm monthly meeting tulsagardencenter.org.
Tulsa Herb Society –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- Tulsa Area Iris Society Show and Sale
9:00 am member activities 12:00 noon–3:00 pm. Hundreds of Iris
4TUESDAY, APRIL 23
Tulsa Garden Center Book Club on display. Potted Iris will be offered for
Tulsa Herb Society sale. Free admission to the public. For
12:00 noon–1:30 pm. Sandra Goodson 9:00 am member activities additional information contact mblake@
will review “All About Geraniums” by tulsagardencenter.org.
Let’s Talk Gardening!
Peggy Schulz. Geraniums are international –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
12:00 noon–1:30 pm
favorites. This is an all-encompassing book
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on geraniums.
4WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 Tulsa Area Iris Society Show and Sale
Tulsa Audubon Society 11:00 am–3:00 pm. Hundreds of Iris on
Linnaeus Volunteers
7:00 pm monthly meeting. Birding display. Potted Iris will be offered for
9:30 am monthly meeting
Adventures with Kenn Kaufman. Kenn is sale. Free admission to the public. For
a legend among birders. A field editor for Balance for Life class additional information contact mblake@
Audubon, a regular contributor to every 4:45–5:45 pm tulsagardencenter.org.
major birding magazine, and author of –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
numerous books on birds, including the
4THURSDAY, APRIL 25 4MONDAY, APRIL 29
Kaufman Guides. The public is welcome to Tai Chi class
attend at no charge. Pollinator and Perennial Plant Market
and Discussion Group 4:45–5:45 pm
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5:30–7:30 pm. Tulsa Garden Center plant
4WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 experts will host a discussion on pollination –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
Balance for Life class in front of the Linnaeus Teaching Garden 4TUESDAY, APRIL 30
4:45–5:45 pm Barn. Pollinator and Perennial plants will be Tulsa Herb Society, member activities
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- for sale as well. All are welcome to attend at 9:00 am
4THURSDAY, APRIL 18 no charge. Visit www.okbutterflyplants.com Let’s Talk Gardening!
Tulsa Perennial Club for more information. 12:00 noon–1:30 pm
7:00 pm monthly meeting. Stacie Martin, –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
Director of Horticulture at the Gathering 4WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
Place will speak about their perennials.
Balance for Life class
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4:45–5:45 pm
4FRIDAY, APRIL 19
Rose Gardening Without Chemicals class
National Association of Parliamentarians
5:30 pm–7:00 pm. Sammy Stevens,
1:00 pm monthly meeting
Tulsa Rose Society member, presents
Tulsa Orchid Society and Tulsa Garden her personal experience on growing
Center Members Only Reception roses and other plants without the use
5:30 pm–7:30 pm. TOS and TGC members of insecticides, miticides, or fungicides.
are invited to a special invitation-only Sammy will speak about her past
reception to celebrate the annual TOS successes and failures, and will also share
Show and Sale. This is a chance to preview some of her favorite companion plants
and purchase orchids at a discount such as caryopteris. This class is free for
before the general public arrives Saturday Green Country Sierra Club Tulsa Garden Center members, or $5 for
morning. Members can also enjoy free hors 7:00 pm monthly meeting. Update on non-members. Registration is required and
d’oeuvres and music, and a cash bar will be Sutton Avian Research. The Green Country can be accomplished on our new website,
available as well. Orchid experts will be on Sierra Club will present Audra Fogel giving tulsagardencenter.org.
site to answer all your questions on how to an update on the activities of the Sutton
care for some of the most exotic flowers in Avian Research facility. The public is
the world. welcome to attend at no charge.
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Tulsa Orchid Society, Show and Sale 4SATURDAY, APRIL 27
10:00 am–5:00 pm Woodward Park Volunteer Day
1:00 pm Special Speaker 8:00 am–11:00 am
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- Barry Fugatt’s Tour of Linnaeus Teaching
4SUNDAY, APRIL 21 Garden class
Tulsa Orchid Society, Show and Sale 10:00 am–12:00 pm. The beautiful
10:00 am–4:00 pm Linnaeus Teaching Garden is home to
1:00 pm Special Speaker thousands of plants. Barry Fugatt, Director
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grounds that showcases gorgeous shrubs,
4MONDAY, APRIL 22
perennials and annuals best suited for
Tai Chi class
Tulsa area gardens. Tour is limited to 25
4:45–5:45 pm
attendees and registration is required. TGC
6:00–7:00 pm
members are free, and non-members cost
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4THURSDAY, MAY 2 in full spring splendor. A Gem of a Tour, 4WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
Cacti and Succulent Society of Tulsa Celebrating the Club’s 90th - Emerald Balance for Life class
7:00 pm monthly meeting. Come Say Aloe! Anniversary offers five Tulsa gardens and 4:45–5:45 pm
Join the Tulsa Cacti and Succulent Society two interiors in Riverview Historical District,
Riverside Historical District, and Florence Heirloom Plants for a New Century class
for a casual discussion of all things cacti 6:30–8:00 pm. As the Tulsa Garden Center
and succulents. Park. Proceeds will benefit operations
and endowment of Tulsa Garden Center, Mansion approaches its 100 anniversary,
along with other Tulsa Garden Club Diane Beckert and Marcus Clayton with
projects, including local conservation the Tulsa Perennial Club will discuss how
and beautification, programming, and gardens were originally designed and how
scholarships. $10 Advance tickets many of the same plants are still being
available. $15 Tour day at each of the used in today’s modern gardens. They will
featured Gardens. Visit tulsagardenclub.org also discuss other plants from that era that
for more information or to purchase tickets. should be considered in today’s gardens.
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Lecture is free to TGC members and $5 for
non-members. Registration is required and
4SUNDAY, MAY 5 can be made at tulsagardencenter.org.
Tulsa Area Iris Society, Show and Sale
11:00 am–3:00 pm. Louisiana Iris will be Beginning Watercolor Part I class
featured. Potted Iris will be offered for 6:00–8:00 pm. Laura Voth, local artist and
Tulsa Area Daylily Society sale. Free admission to the public. For instructor, will teach a 2 session Watercolor
6:30 pm monthly meeting. Distribution of additional information contact mblake@ painting class. Session one on May 8th will
Daylilies to members and brief lecture on tulsagardencenter.org. teach watercolor techniques. In the second
growing daylilies. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
session, on May 17, students will apply the
techniques they’ve learned to complete
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- 4MONDAY, MAY 6 a work of art, utilizing a floral display
4FRIDAY, MAY 3 Tulsa Garden Club exhibited in the Tulsa Garden Club’s Flower
Tulsa Council of Federated Garden Clubs 10:00 am monthly meeting. “Simple Show. Attendees will be provided a list of
10:00 am monthly meeting Designs for Home Use” with Member, Sue supplies they should acquire. Tuition fee
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- Lovelace. for TGC members is $75 for both sessions,
4SATURDAY, MAY 4 Tai Chi class Non-member fee is $90. Please visit
Tulsa Perennial Club, Annual Plant Sale 4:45–5:45 pm tulsagardencenter.org to register.
9:00 am–2:00 pm. Annual Plant Sale. 6:00–7:00 pm –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
Hundreds of perennials grown in member’s Oklahoma Native Plant Society 4THURSDAY, MAY 9
gardens will be offered for sale at very Tulsa Area Iris Society
6:00 pm monthly meeting
reasonable prices. 6:30 pm monthly meeting. Robert
Pollinator Plant Sale Hollingworth of Williamston, Michigan
9:00 am–2:00 pm. All manner of milkweed will give a program on Siberian Irises.
and nectar plants will be offered for sale. Hollingworth has registered over 60
Barry Fugatt’s Tour of Linnaeus Garden Siberian irises, 8 of which have become
class Morgan-Wood Medal Winners. If you aren’t
10:00 am–12:00 pm. The beautiful currently growing Siberians, this is your
Linnaeus Teaching Garden is home to opportunity to learn about them and include
thousands of plants. Barry Fugatt, Director them in your garden. The public may attend
of Horticulture, will lead a tour of the this presentation at no charge.
grounds that showcases gorgeous shrubs, Children’s Story Time Under the Stars,
perennials and annuals best suited for Tulsa “Flowers, Seeds, and Birds”
area gardens. TGC members are free, and 6:30–7:30 pm. Bring your toddlers and
non-members cost is $5. The tour is limited children up to 10 years old to Story Time
to 25 attendees and registration is required. Under the Stars at the Linnaeus Teaching
Please visit the tulsagardencenter.org to Garden. Children are encouraged to wear
Green Country Bonsai Society
register. their pajamas and listen to stories read
7:00 pm monthly meeting. Workshop where
Tulsa Area Iris Society, Show and Sale by the Linnaeus volunteers. Reservations
members are asked to bring a Bonsai tree
12:00 noon–3:00 pm. Louisiana Iris will are not required and there is no charge to
that they can work on in class. The second
be featured. Potted Iris will be offered for attend this event.
half of the meeting will discuss getting a
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sale. Free admission to the public. For bonsai tree ready for exhibition.
additional information contact mblake@ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- 4SATURDAY, MAY 11
tulsagardencenter.org. 4TUESDAY, MAY 7 Green Country Bonsai Society Show
Tulsa Garden Club 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Hundreds of Bonsai
Tulsa Herb Society
10:00 am–5:00 pm. 69th Annual Garden Trees are exhibited by members of The
9:00 am member activities
Tour. The Tulsa Garden Club presents Green Country Bonsai Society. Bonsai
Let’s Talk Gardening! demonstrations will be held during the
Tulsa’s longest-running educational tour
12:00 noon–1:30 pm. show hours. Free admission.
as the public’s greatest opportunity to
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Tulsa Rose Society, Annual Spring Rose Selections (AGRS). AGRS is a nonprofit –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
Show and Sale which recognizes and recommends the 4SATURDAY, MAY 18
1:00–4:00 pm. The Tulsa Rose Society best garden worthy rose varieties for the Creating a Bonsai class
presents its 72nd Annual Rose Show. various regions of the US through testing. 9:00 am–11:00 am. Do you think you might
Entries will be accepted from 7:00 am– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- like to try Bonsai? This class is designed
10:00 am, and the public will be admitted 4MONDAY, MAY 13 to let you explore if Bonsai is the hobby
at 1:00 pm. Please visit tulsarosesociety. for you. Justin Lovelace with the Green
Tai Chi class
org for more information on how to enter Country Bonsai Society will teach a 2-hour
4:45–5:45 pm
a rose. class on trimming and wiring a Juniper into
6:00–7:00 pm
Members-Only Reception for Tulsa Rose –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- a Bonsai. Juniper plant material and wire
Society, Green Country Bonsai Society, 4TUESDAY, MAY 14 will be supplied as part of the tuition fee.
and Tulsa Garden Center members Cost is $35 for TGC members and $45 for
5:30 pm–7:30 pm. TRS, GCBS, and TGC Tulsa Herb Society
non-members and registration is required.
members are invited to a special invitation- 9:00 am member activities Please register at tulsagardenceter.org.
only reception to celebrate the annual Rose
Let’s Talk Gardening! Cacti and Succulent Society of Tulsa,
and Bonsai Shows. Members will enjoy
12:00 noon–1:30 pm Plant Sale
free hors d’oeuvres, music, and a cash
Green Country Water Garden Society 10:00 am–3:00 pm. The Cacti and
bar while speaking with experts who can
6:30 pm monthly meeting. MEMBERS Succulent Society of Tulsa presents its
answer all your questions on how to be
ONLY Plant Exchange. annual plant sale. All manner of cactus and
more involved in some of the most popular
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gardening activities in the world.
early for the best selection.
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National Public Gardens Day, Tulsa
4SUNDAY, MAY 12 Balance for Life class
4:45–5:45 pm Garden Crawl
Tulsa Rose Society, Annual Spring Rose 10:00am. Don’t miss out on this unique
Show and Sale Cell Phone Photography class. city-wide opportunity to visit some of
10:00 am–1:00 pm. The Tulsa Rose Society 6:30–8:00 pm. Do you know how to utilize Tulsa’s premier public gardens, all while
presents its 72nd Annual Rose Show. all the photographic features of your cell riding with your friends in the comfort of a
Please visit tulsarosesociety.org for more phone? This class is designed to help party bus, enjoying curated experiences
information. you take better pictures. Natalie Green at each garden, and stopping along the
Tulsa Rose Garden Tour class and Mary Beth Ede of Apertures, Inc. will route to enjoy a bit of wine and ale from
11:00 am. Spend Mother’s Day at cover those items that are common to local breweries and vineyards. Please visit
Woodward Park and learn about the both I-Phones and Androids. The class will our website tulsagardencenter.org for more
historic Tulsa Rose Garden during this free then split into two sessions with Natalie information and registration instructions.
tour. covering I-Phone items and Mary Beth
covering Android. Admission is $25 for Tulsa Garden Club, Flower Show
TGC members and $30 for non-members. 10:00 am–3:00 pm. Gems of the Past
Registration is required and may be made 90 Years Continues Tulsa Garden Club’s
at tulsagardencenter.org. anniversary theme and nearly 90 years
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shows. This show features horticultural
4THURSDAY, MAY 16
entries and creative floral design exhibits
Tulsa Perennial Club for the public. Admission is free to the
7:00 pm monthly meeting. John Kahre will public. For more information please visit
be the featured speaker discussing the tulsagardenclub.org.
horticultural efforts he leads at the Dick
Connor Correctional Facility. Gateway to Wine Tasting class
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- 1:30–3:30 pm. Andy Zanovich, Tulsa
Garden Center Board President and
4FRIDAY, MAY 17
certified sommelier, provides guests with
Green Country Bonsai Society, Show National Association of Parliamentarians an overview on wine price versus value.
11:00 am–4:00 pm. Hundreds of Bonsai 1:30 pm monthly meeting Students will blind taste 6 wines and will
Trees are exhibited by members of The Beginning Watercolor Part II class be taught how to look at the wine, smell
Green Country Bonsai Society. Bonsai 6:00–8:00 pm. Laura Voth local artist the wine, and taste the wine to determine
demonstrations will be held during the and instructor will teach 2 sessions of which is a $5 bottle of wine and which is a
show hours. Free admission. Watercolor painting class. Session one on $25 bottle of wine. The goal is to educate
May 8th will teach watercolor techniques. on wine in general so you will be more
Tulsa Rose Society
In the second session, on May 17th, confident ordering wine at a restaurant or
2:00 pm monthly meeting. Tulsa Rose
students will apply the techniques they’ve buying wine at the liquor store. Andy will
Garden: Life After Mites. Laura Chalus,
learned to complete a work of art, utilizing also go over how to read a label and some
Tulsa Rose Society President, and Heather
a floral display exhibited in the Tulsa history of wine as well. Cost for the tasting
Michaelson-Hale, Tulsa Rose Society Vice-
Garden Club’s Flower Show. Attendees will is $35 for Tulsa Garden Center members
President, will give a presentation on the
be provided a list of supplies they should and $40 for non-members. Reservations
evolution of the Tulsa Rose Garden in light
acquire. Tuition fee for TGC members is are required and all attendees must be 21
of the nationwide issue of Rose Rosette
$75 for both sessions, Non-member fee is or over. Please visit the website to register
Disease. For the past two years, the Tulsa
$90. Please visit tulsagardencenter.org to tulsagardencenter.org.
Rose Garden has played host to rose trials
in partnership with American Garden Rose register.
IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019 | 19SPRINGFEST
at Woodward Park
Tulsa Garden Center’s anNual fund-raising event
Friday and Saturday, April 5–6
9 am–4 pm
The Tulsa Garden Center at WoOdward Park
2435 South Peoria, Tulsa, OK
tulsagardencenter.org/springfest
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4SUNDAY, MAY 19 12:00 noon–1:30 pm. Librarian, Sandy Cox, 4SATURDAY, MAY 25
Cacti and Succulent Society of Tulsa, is back in the house and reviewing Instant Woodward Park Volunteer Day
Plant Sale Gardens by Peter McHoy. Here’s how to 7:00–10:00 am
create an inventive garden full of impact & –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
10:00 am–3:00 pm. The Tulsa Cactus
beauty without the wait!
Society presents its annual show and sale. 4TUESDAY, MAY 28
All manner of cactus and succulents will Tulsa Audubon Society Tulsa Herb Society
be offered for sale. Come early for the best 7:00 pm monthly meeting. William Oakley 9:00 am member activities
selection. lecturing on B-Side Ornithology: Movement
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- Let’s Talk Gardening!
Behavior & Ecology of Migratory Birds in
12:00 noon–1:30 pm
4MONDAY, MAY 20 the Non-Breeding Season.
Tai Chi class –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- Hosta Connection
4:45–5:45 pm 4WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 6:30 pm monthly meeting. Members Only
6:00–7:00 pm Plant Swap. Please bring three hostas or
Balance for Life class
companion plants to swap.
Calligraphy Guild of Oklahoma 4:45–5:45 pm
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6:30 pm monthly meeting Plant Propagation Methods that Work
4WEDNESDAY, MAY 29
The African Violet Society of Greater class
Would you like to create new plants from Linnaeus Volunteers
Tulsa
some of your favorite plants? Who better to 9:30 am monthly meeting
7:00 pm. The African Violet Society of
Greater Tulsa presents Dale Martens teach you how than a Linnaeus Volunteer Balance for Life class
showing a webinar on streptocarpus. She’ll and professional nurseryperson. Anne 4:45–5:45 pm
share her considerable expertise on the Pinc who operates her own commercial New Age Victory Gardens class
subject of hybridization and on growing nursery will do a hands-on demonstration 5:30–7:00 pm. Paul Stratton, gardener
better streptocarpus. There is no charge to of plant propagation. Cuttings, Grafting with the City of Tulsa Parks Department,
attend this presentation. and Rooting will be covered. $10 fee to presents a fresh look at the concept of
TGC members, $15 for non-members. World War II Victory Gardens. Victory
Registration is required and can be made at Gardens were the foundation of home
tulsagardencenter.org. based agriculture during the 1940’s. With
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the ever growing threat of global climate
4THURSDAY, MAY 23 change, future generations need to adopt
Pollinator and Perennial Plant Market this same foundation to ensure food
and Discussion Group sustainability. Free admission to TGC
5:30 pm–7:30 pm. Tulsa Garden Center members, $5 admission to the general
plant experts will host a discussion on public.
pollination in front of the Linnaeus Teaching –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
Garden Barn. Pollinator and Perennial 4THURSDAY, MAY 30
plants will be for sale as well. All are
Green Country Sierra Club
welcome to attend at no charge. Visit
7:00 pm monthly meeting. Johnson
okbutterflyplants.com for more information.
Bridgwater, Director and Lobbyist for the
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Calligraphy Guild of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sierra Club, will give a legislative
4TUESDAY, MAY 21 6:30 pm monthly meeting review of the current Oklahoma legislative
Tulsa Herb Society session.
9:00 am member activities
Bequest made through your estate either by will or trust can
provide important benefits to both you and the Tulsa Garden
Center at Woodward Park.
• Reduce or eliminate estate taxes
• Change beneficiaries at any time
• Designate any amount
We would love to discuss ways to make a gift through your
estate plan with you or your estate planning professional.
Please contact Laura Chalus, Executive Director
Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park
2435 S Peoria, Tulsa, OK 74114
918-576-5155
lchalus@tulsagardencenter.org | www.tulsagardencenter.org
IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019 | 21The Oklahoma Native Plant Society Presents
Heather Holm
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Friday, March 1, 2019
Saturday, March 2, 2019
6 pm Book signing
1 pm Book signing
7 pm Presentation
2 pm Presentation
“Attracting Bees and
“Forget Television – The Real
Beneficial Insects with
Entertainment is Happening Outside
Native Plants”
in Your Pollinator-Friendly Yard”
Tulsa Garden Center
OSU-OKC Allied Health Auditorium
2435 S. Peoria Ave.
440 N. Portland Ave.
Books will be available for purchase at a competitive price.
Both events are free, donations are appreciated.
22 | IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019A musical comedy
set in the key of life.
APRIL 5-14
Order tickets at TulsaPAC.com
or 918.596.7111
Sponsored by Tulsa Garden Center
IN THE GARDEN Spring 2019 | 23Non-Profit
Tulsa Garden Center Organization
at Woodward Park US POSTAGE
2435 S. Peoria PAID
Tulsa, OK 74114-1350 Permit No. 192
Tulsa, OK
TULSA
ROSE SHOW
Presented by the Tulsa Rose Society
Saturday, May 11, 2019
1-4 pm public hours
5:30–7:30 pm Invitation-Only Reception for Members
of Tulsa Rose Society and Tulsa Garden Center
Sunday, May 12 – Mother’s Day*
10 am–1 pm public hours
11 am Tulsa Rose Garden Tour
2 pm Rose Garden Presentation
*Free rose for each Mother, while they last
Roses for Sale * Special Exhibits and Education
facebook.com/tulsa.roses/
www.tulsarosesociety.org * (918) 576-5266 * admin@tulsarosesociety.org
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