GARDEN CALENDAR
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put “Garden calendar.” Please submit items at least 10 days before publication. Meetings and workshops free and open to the public unless stated otherwise.
Events
Tour of the Color Gardens at Will Rogers: 6 p.m. Wednesday @ Will, Will Rogers Gardens, 3600 NW 36. Free. There will be some walking on grass and uneven ground, so wear sturdy walking shoes. Camp stools or other small chairs may be carried and used if needed. All ages are welcome.
Garden Party in the Park Fundraiser: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Will Rogers Gardens, 3400 NW 36. Presented by The Friends of Will Rogers Gardens Foundation. In the color gardens next to the conservatory. Bring the family, lawn chairs or blankets. Silent auction, strolling musicians, food trucks, face painting, caricature artist, other kidfriendly activities. Beverages available for purchase.
"Bewitched by Orchids" Show and Sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3, Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36. Presented by Oklahoma Orchid Society. Vendors and exhibitors from several states will present orchids from around the world. Get expert growing information. Raffles and silent auction. Admission and parking are free. Go to OKorchid society.org for more information.
Workshops
Hosta Care and Selection: 10 a.m. Sept. 11, Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36. Fran Mummery, a member of the Oklahoma Gardeners Association, will present the free program. Register at the Will Rogers Gardens page at okc.gov.
Fall Lawn Care: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Via Zoom. Josh Campbell, with Oklahoma County Extension, will discuss the basics of turfgrass establishment, fertilization, weed control and other management practices for fall. Registration required to receive the Zoom link. To register, go to https:// www.metrolibrary.org/events/falllawn-care.
Water-Wise Plant Selections for Oklahoma: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Via Zoom. Julia Laughlin, Oklahoma County horticulturalist, will showcase water-wise plant selections that thrive in Central Oklahoma. Registration required to receive the Zoom link. To register, go to https://www.metro library.org/events/water-wise-plantselections-oklahoma.
Foraged Floral Arrangement: 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 25, Garden Classroom or Terrace Room and Garden Grounds, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W Reno. Ave. Cost: $45 members, $50 nonmembers. Learn how to create your own floral arrangement using seasonal flowers and foliage collected from the garden grounds. Register at myriadgardens.org.
Herbal Teas: 10 a.m. Oct. 16, Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36. Cost: $5. Monica Arndt, a member of the Oklahoma Gardeners Association, will present the free program. Attendees will blend teas to take home. Register at the Will Rogers Gardens page at okc.gov.
Helpline
Ask a Master Gardener: For answers to horticulture questions, call the Oklahoma County Cooperative Extension at 713-1125, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and ask to speak to a Master Gardener. Questions via email may be sent to okmganswers@gmail.com.