4th Anniversary Celebration, June 2010

The Linnaeus Garden celebrated it's 4th anniversary Saturday, June 5th, with a free give-away of a red French Meidland rose to the first 500 visitors, a free seminar by Dean Bemis from Goldsmith Seed on Color in the Garden, and a raffle of products from Pavestone. Visitors lined the entryway for the 9 am opening, and attendance at the lecture was standing room only. At 3 pm raffle tickets were drawn for the Pavestone fire pit, patio pavers and a stone wall. Linnaeus Gardeners were on hand all day to lead tours of the garden and answer questions. The Linnaeus Garden staff and volunteers are extremely proud of how much we have done in just 4 short years and we are pleased to have had this opportunity to share our success with the public.

Annuals and Perennials for Tulsa Gardens Short Course, May 2010

Hundreds of stunningly beautiful flowers were featured in Barry Fugatt's two-lecture short course: "Annuals and Perennials for Tulsa Gardens" at the Tulsa Garden Center in May. Participants learned how to grow, maintain and propagate annuals and perennials like a pro during these two, two-hour sessions. Barry talked about new and exciting varieties and taught which plants really thrive in Tulsa’s climate.

The Wonderful World of Azaleas, April 2010

Buddy Lee’s lecture “The Wonderful World of Azaleas” provided an extensive look at the selection and care of all types of azaleas for this area. Buddy holds the plant patents on the fabulous new “repeat” blooming Encore Azaleas, and he is the man behind the exciting “Southern Living Plant Collection” of shrubs and perennials being released at garden centers across America this spring.

Vegetable Gardening Extravaganza, March 2010

Interest in home vegetable gardens is rapidly approaching a level not seen since the “Victory Garden” era of World War II. The desire to eat better tasting and pesticide free produce is driving this renewed interest in home vegetable gardens.

Not even a spring snowstorm could dampen the spirits of the “Vegetable Gardening Extravaganza” participants, which was held at the Tulsa Garden Center. Speakers from around the country shared their vast knowledge on how to grow a successful vegetable garden. Seminar topics included: Variety Selection, Growing Techniques, Fertility, Pest Control, and Veggie Gardening in Patio Containers.

Thanks to Ball Seed, Burpee Seed, and Daniel's Organic Fertilizers for sponsoring this seminar. In addition to wheelbarrow loads of useful information, participants received plants of new tomato and pepper varieties, seed packets and samples of a new organic fertilizer.

Great Soils Seminar, February 2010

A great soil is what makes beautiful roses, wonderful vegetables, healthy trees, and keeps our perennials and annuals looking vibrant every year. Understanding basic soil management is the most important thing a gardener can ever learn.

During the "Great Soils Seminar" in February, Barry Fugatt, Director of Horticulture, taught what it takes to make a soil truly healthy and productive and how to maintain that productivity over the long haul. Participants learned how to help their perennials survive and prosper each year, their annuals make their beds pop with bold color, and their trees survive the Oklahoma weather, all through proper soil management.