HOME AND GARDEN NOTES

To submit items, call Melissa Howell at 475-3770 or send email to mhowell@oklahoman.com. Reference “Home and garden calendar.” Please submit items at least 10 days before publication.

Orchids for the Annual Show.” Members are encouraged to bring several of their own plants for practice.

Central Oklahoma Cactus and Succulent Society, 7 p.m. April 19, Will Rogers Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36. Program presented by Mike and Rosario Douglas on “Exploring South Africa and Its Succulents.” noon Saturday.

Food Forest Part II, noon April 7. 11 a.m. to

How to Start Growing Food, to noon April 28. 11 a.m.

MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS

The following workshops are located at Myriad Botanical Gardens 301 W Reno. Prices vary. Call 445-7080, or go to www.myriadgardens.org for information or to register.

OKSeed Walkups, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays throughout March, Crystal Bridge South Lobby and Garden Room. Drop-in during the “OKSeed Show” to learn even more about seeds. Changes weekly. Cost is $2 for members, $4 for nonmembers.

In Touch with Trees: OK Arbor Week Celebration, 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Terrace Room and Garden Grounds. Geared toward home-school families, but all are welcome. Best for ages 5 to 12. Cost is $6 for members, $8 for nonmembers. Register by March 26.

Soil: The Key to a Healthy Garden,

1 to 3 p.m. April 7, 1 to 3 p.m., Second Floor Conference Room and Garden Grounds. In this interactive program, you’ll learn the basics of soil and the simple steps to creating great compost. Cost is $8 for members, $12 for nonmembers. Register by April 3.

Tomato Titan Series, Part I, 1to 3 p.m. April 14, Second Floor Conference Room. Cost is $17 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Register by April 10.

All About Starting Seeds, 10 a.m. to noon April 14, Second Floor Conference Room. Cost is $17 for members, $21 for nonmembers. Register by Tuesday, April 10 online at myriadgardens.org

Introduction to Growing Plants for New Gardeners, 6 to 7 p.m. April 24, Crystal Bridge 2nd Floor Conference Room. Cost is $5 for members, $7 for nonmembers. Register by Friday prior online at myriadgardens.org