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.
MEETINGS
Oklahoma Orchid Society will not hold a May meeting.
Central Oklahoma Bonsai Society, 7 p.m. May 8, Will Rogers Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36.
Oklahoma Cactus and Succulent Society, 7 p.m. May 17, Will Rogers Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36.
Central Oklahoma Hemerocallis Society (Daylily Club), 6 p.m. May 18, Will Rogers Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36.
Oklahoma Horticulture Society, 7 p.m. May 22, OSU Agriculture Resource Center, 400 N Portland Ave.
Oklahoma Iris Society, 7 p.m. June 1, Will Rogers Exhibition Center.
WORKSHOPS WEDNESDAYS @ WILL
Wednesday @ Will Rogers Gardens lecture series is open to the public and is presented at no charge by the Oklahoma County Extension Master Gardeners and the Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Service.
Alternatives to Turf Grass: No-Mow and Low-Mow Lawns, 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Will Rogers Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36.
Beekeeping Basics, 6 to 7 p.m. June 13, Will Rogers Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36.
COMMONWEALTH URBAN FARMS
The following workshops are located at CommonWealth Urban Farms, 3310 N Olie Ave. Workshops are $10 per session, $15 per couple or pair, and free to volunteers. Full season price is $100 for 18 workshops. Go to commonwealthurbanfarms.com for information or season passes.
Growing a Bouquet Garden, 11 a.m. to noon May 12.
Pocket Gardens, 11 a.m. to noon May 26.
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.
Irrigation and Water Conservation Workshop, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, second floor Conference Room and Garden Grounds. Cost is $8 for members, $12 for nonmembers. Register by Tuesday. Growing Marvelous Melons, 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 19, second floor conference room. Cost is $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers. Register by May 15.
EVENTS
OKC Garden Fest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Myriad Botanical Gardens off Hudson Ave. Free.
Discovering Orchids, Oklahoma Orchid Society annual show and sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12-13, Will Rogers Exhibition Center. Free admission. Free parking. Call 209-7657.
Splendor in the Gardens, 6 to 10 p.m. May 17, Great Lawn, Myriad Gardens Botanical Gardens, 301 W Reno Ave. Individual tickets are $150. Sponsorships available. Call 445-7080, or go to www.myriadgardens.org for tickets and information.
Festival in the Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19 at Will Rogers Park Senior Activity Center, 3501 Pat Murphy Drive.
Gardens Walking Tour, 10 to 11 a.m. May 26, South Lobby and Garden Grounds, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W Reno.
Central Oklahoma Cactus and Succulent Society Annual Show and Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 16 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 17, Will Rogers Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36.