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Quarterly – Fall 2019
IN THE GARDEN Fall 2019 | 1
Mixing It Up Like Faudree
Laura Chalus, CEO, Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park
The grand opening of the Charles Faudree Memorial Pavilion is set to take place
on Friday evening, September 27th during The Tasting at Woodward Park, our
largest fundraising event of the year. With event proceeds benefitting educational
programming and Park beautification, we hope you will consider joining us to
celebrate new growth in Woodward Park, and a new beginning for the Tulsa Rose
Garden.
Known for his eclectic style The 1934 Rose Garden may
of blending French country have been temporarily waylaid
décor with English influences, by a currently, incurable rose
Charles Faudree was master of disease, but that doesn’t
“the mix.” When Tulsa-based mean she doesn’t still shine at
Faudree passed away in late the heart of Woodward Park.
2013, the world mourned the Bringing new life within the
loss of a premier artist within weathered limestone walls,
the interior design world. hundreds of volunteers have
However, Peter Walter, one spent the past 3 years adding a
of Faudree’s closest friends, kaleidoscope of new perennials,
got to work spear-heading a shrubs, grasses, and annuals
memorial pavilion meant to blended into the landscape with
celebrate such an influential life. roses, including antique rose
varieties dating back to 1924.
In what would turn out to be a
series of fortuitous events, the Though the memorial was
historic Tulsa Rose Garden at originally slated for completion in
Woodward Park was ultimately spring, Tulsa’s unseasonably wet
veneer, each structural element
chosen as beneficiary of the weather brought about delays
was thoughtfully designed to
elegant pavilion design. How but certainly didn’t dampen
harmonize with the 100-year
fitting that a memorial honoring the spirits of those watching
old Snedden Mansion and its
a gentleman with exquisite taste the structure rise from the top
companion Carriage House.
and an eye for balancing old terrace of the grand 4 ½-acre
with new, would be positioned garden. Surrounded by color Managed by the Tulsa Garden
within a garden which has been emanating from the new flowers Center, the Charles Faudree
doing the same for decades. and foliage, and with fountains Memorial Pavilion will of
accenting its brick and limestone course be open the public
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within Woodward Park, but will its exposed-beamed ceiling Faudree Memorial Pavilion is set
also be available for private one can only guess, but with to take place on Friday evening,
event rentals, bringing in so many weddings and life September 27th during The
much needed resources to celebrations taking place every Tasting at Woodward Park.
fund ongoing maintenance day in Woodward Park, we
Come party with us at Woodward
and beautification efforts. should expect nothing less from
Park!
our newest, timeless beauty.
How many families might
be brought together under The grand opening of the Charles TulsaGardenCenter.org/the-Tasting
Fall Newsletter – September, October, November 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 Fall 2019 | 3
Tuesday–Friday: 9:00 am–4:00 pm | Saturday: By appointment | Sunday–Monday: Closed
The Tasting at Woodward Park
Friday, September 27, 7:00 pm-9:30 pm
Sponsorships available
tulsagardencenter.org/the-tasting
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Barry Fugatt’s Lasting Relationship with
Woodward Park
Meredith Jones, Education and Training Manager, Tulsa Garden Center and Dylan Axsom, Communications Manager, Tulsa Garden Center
Most of us that were born in in growing things shaped could have specialized in any
the age of technology know his educational path, he number of areas, such as
the cliché of dad coming explained, “my dilemma was botany or plant pathology.
home from work and plopping that I loved everything about
Barry chose horticulture, he said,
himself in front of the television. it.” Barry graduated from
“because I felt like I could do all
However, Tulsa Garden Center’s McNeese State University
of those things.” Barry isn’t just
Director of Horticulture, Barry with a Bachelor of Science
a man of his field, though. It’s
Fugatt, had a father with a in Ornamental Horticulture,
his intrinsic passion and interest
different routine to unwind, and from The University of
in plants that drives him. “No
and, lucky for Barry, it revolved
Arkansas with a Master of one ever had to teach me to be
around the family garden.
Science in Environmental amazed at the size of a giant
When asked when his love of Horticulture & Landscape Design, cypress tree in south Louisiana,”
horticulture began, he says he minoring in plant Pathology. he said. It’s that never-ending
can’t remember a time when The road to choosing those curiosity that seems to shape
it wasn’t there, and attributed majors wasn’t direct, and he every step he has taken.
much of it to the love his
father had for growing things.
“The next thing I knew I was
stealing potatoes and onions
out of mom’s kitchen, and no
one had to tell me that when
you put them in the ground
you get a new onion!”
The youngest of seven, he
was also the only one to catch
the “horticulture gene” as he
put it, and the enthusiasm
that was birthed from both
his infectious curiosity and
his father’s shared interest
catapulted him into the world
of higher learning with only one
problem. He was too interested.
When asked how his interest
IN THE GARDEN Fall 2019 | 5
Celebrating 50 Years at Woodward Park Continued from page 5
After finishing his masters, by Bonnie Hammond, former learning some lessons.
unsurprisingly, Barry was offered director of the Tulsa Garden
He was able to take those
jobs all over the country, but the Center. She asked him his
lessons, both good and bad, and
deciding factor wasn’t salary or plans for retirement, and
develop “a volunteer philosophy.”
prestige, but good old fashioned proposed a light schedule as
However, from his desk at the
love. “I was desperately in love Director of Horticulture for
Tulsa Garden Center, he missed
with a young lady in Fayetteville, the Tulsa Garden Center.
being able to put that philosophy
and Tulsa was by far the
He finished work at OSU on a into practice. He had also been
closest option.” Barry wound
Friday, and started at The Tulsa paying attention to a particular
up taking a job with Oklahoma
Garden Center the following patch of land in Woodward
State University as their
Monday. His proposed schedule Park that wasn’t being used,
Extension Specialist to Tulsa.
would be modest – two days as well as the Barn (one of the
While that motivational love a week – and his duties would original structures built by the
in Fayetteville didn’t last, his involve lectures and occasional Travis family), which was full of
relationship with Tulsa began. classes. So how did he end old supplies and in neglect.
This step in his journey is up in his current office in the
“The idea occurred to me that if
also where his relationship Barn of The Linnaeus Teaching
we could get some volunteers
to Woodward Park and the Garden? Again, the answer
together, we might be able to
Tulsa Garden Center began. harkens back to love.
create a program. I believed
Barry’s predecessor split his
During his years at OSU, he that all the components
time between an office at
was vital in beginning the famed were here, including this
OSU and one reserved for him
Master Gardener Program in 100-year-old building that
at the Tulsa Garden Center,
Tulsa, and that experience could be turned into a quaint
and Barry began his time at
solidified his self-admitted love visitor’s center,” said Barry.
OSU following that model.
for working with volunteers and
With already going through
If you flip though The Tulsa “being around the volunteer
the hands on experience
Garden Center’s 1971 Annual, spirit,” he said. It also involved
you’ll come across a Landscape
Horticulture Class being taught
at the Mansion by Barry himself.
You can also read one of
Barry’s many articles, “Pruning
– Misunderstood,” in the 1987
Annual. The length of time he has
been involved with Woodward
Park is valuable, but it’s not
what he is most known for.
Barry retired from Oklahoma
State University in 2003, and was
approached almost immediately
6 | IN THE GARDEN Fall 2019
of creating a volunteer program from
scratch, amassing an entire career’s worth of
horticultural education, creating connections to
national wholesale nurseries, and having also
demonstrated a proven capacity to get others
involved financially and philosophically, Barry
decided on trying to bring a lofty dream to life.
Reaching out to Joe Howell, an esteemed and
talented landscape architect in the Tulsa area, who
also happened to be one of Barry’s oldest friends,
Barry began the journey of turning the dream of
the Linnaeus Teaching Garden into a reality.
The City of Tulsa approved the project and over
the course of seven months, over $200,000 were
raised, as well as countless in-kind donations. A
construction manager was hired early on, and with
a keen eye the progress of their sub-contractors,
they were miraculously able to complete the
mobilize, to get kids interested in butterflies, or how
building phase in just under a year. With the help
to save water [with xeriscape gardens],” said Barry.
of Barry’s nursery contacts, all of the plants for
“The plants are the stage, the set, but not the play.”
the garden were donated, and with the help of
the first two Linnaeus volunteer classes, planting When asked where he would spend his time in
was completed in under two months. Today, Linnaeus if he could volunteer for a day? “Working
the volunteer program has graduated over 640 with children in the veggie garden,” he replied,
students, and has 262 active volunteers. which is an image that brings back to mind Barry
as a young boy, stealing his mother’s potatoes.
Linnaeus volunteers opened their doors to the
“You get to enjoy not only the beauty of the plant
public in 2006, which means that less than three
but you ultimately get to eat it, so it’s touching
years passed between Barry’s original concept
most of the senses: Taste, smell, sight, feel.”
and the ribbon cutting. The speed with which a
project like Linnaeus was dreamt, approved, and Even though Barry retired after a magnificent
completed is precisely why Barry often refers career, it’s easy to look at all of his previous steps
to it as, “the miracle in Woodward Park.” as pieces of the final puzzle that is the Linnaeus
Teaching Garden. “You could look back and see
When you try to get to the root of Barry’s love of
the trail leading to this - the next thing I needed
horticulture, his answers inevitably go back to
to do,” he said. But his magnum opus wouldn’t
people. “People trump plants every time,” is a
be complete without the people that make it
sentence he says regularly. His key purpose at
up. “We are all on a journey of exploration,”
Linnaeus isn’t in the science of it all, but rather
he said, “and we do things so much better in
“sowing seeds into the hearts and lives of people.”
community.” The entirety of Woodward Park will
“The concept of the garden is that it’s a tool to forever be lucky to have Barry as a part of it.
IN THE GARDEN Fall 2019 | 7
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8 | IN THE GARDEN Fall 2019
Gardening by the Book: Landscape Gardening
Mary Moore, Reference/Research Librarian, Tulsa City-County Library
Beautiful residential landscapes the last stone, which aid the change on gardens and
can be found in every corner reader. The range of attractive landscapes. The simple practical
of the country, but they didn’t and functional ideas are for the instructions can beautify
design themselves. As the average to construction savvy any landscape or garden.
summer season winds down, homeowner. The projects are
the gardener’s thoughts turn to divided by type and for small and
possible landscape changes large yards. Especially helpful
during the fall or future spring are the tools and materials lists
planting. Homeowners look for needed to complete each job.
affordable ways to maximize
the enjoyment of their outdoor
spaces and increase the
value of their homes. These
books will aid the reader to
envision and embrace new
ideas and techniques for the
specific home environment.
Landscape Ideas You Can
Use (Creative Publishing
International, 2012) includes
specific information on plant
For a book with constructive and hardscaping options
steps try Climate-Wise which aid the gardener in
Landscaping: Practical Actions making informed decisions.
for a Sustainable Future (New Landscape materials, elements
Society Publishers, 2018). Its and structures are included in
proactive advice will make the discussion. This is a book
gardens more sustainable. of common sense combined
Minimizing potential damage with creative know-how. Having
Big Impact Landscaping (Page from challenges such as fire, inspiring photos and instructive
Street, 2017) features step-by- flood and storm are discussed. captions, it gives ideas for
step instructions and photos Photographs and graphics modern landscape design.
to improve one’s residence. illustrate the authors’ key ideas
The manageable steps include and actions. They present
choosing materials, breaking environmentally sound ideas CONTINUED TO PAGE 11
ground and even putting in towards the effects of climate
IN THE GARDEN Fall 2019 | 9
Have you been wanting to take your
love of native plants to the next level
but don’t know where to start?
Beginning in the spring of 2020,
the Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park will be launching
a Native Plants Certification Course, and we want
to know if you are interested!
Classes will include: Intro to Botany, Intro to Native Plants, Plant-Soil Relationships,
Medicinal and Edibal Native Plants, Propagating Native Plants, Urban Forestry and Native
Trees, Low Maintenance Design, Container Gardening, and many more.
Email mjones@tulsagardencenter.org to share your interest and to find out more information.
Come grow with us!
10 | IN THE GARDEN Fall 2019Tulsa Garden Center
at Woodward Park
Landscape Gardening Continued from page 9
BOARD OFFICERS
Andy Zanovich, President
Ann Harral, Vice President
Andrea Cooper, Treasurer
Patsy Wynn, Secretary
BOARD DIRECTORS
Susanna Belzley
Cindy Davis
Josie Driskill
Harriet Dunitz
Mary Fencl
Richard Gallman
Robert Gardner
Karen Langdon
Denise Payne
Margaret Schulte
Marilyn Snedden
STAFF
Laura Chalus, CEO
(918) 576-5266
LChalus@tulsagardencenter.org
Dylan Axsom, Communications Manager
(918) 576-5164
DAxsom@tulsagardencenter.org
Kade Barnes, Caretaker
Caretaker@tulsagardencenter.org
Mike Blake, Historian
Cristen Burdell, Events Director
(918) 576-5153
With 350 design suggestions, improvements over several CBurdell@tulsagardencenter.org
New Landscaping Ideas that seasons are detailed. The writing Brian Bovaird, Outdoor Classroom
Work (Taunton Press, 2018) style, color photographs, tips Program Director, (918) 671-1871
brian.b@tulsagardencenter.org
is a practical do-it-yourself and hints are useful for new
guide. Solutions are given for homeowners and gardeners. Caty Coffee, Operations Manager
ccoffee@tulsagardencenter.org
smart design, purchasing and Starting with a checklist for
Stephani Freeman, Donor Services
installation decisions. Innovative planning the projects, this boosts
Administrator (918) 576-5157
ideas are clear and informative confidence for the new gardener. SFreeman@tulsagardencenter.org
for the design possibilities. Barry Fugatt, Director of Horticulture
Current popular outdoor features (918) 576-5152
BFugatt@tulsagardencenter.org
such as fire pits and outdoor
kitchens are featured. The Pat Hobbs, Accounting Manager
(918) 576-5165
clear and informational writing PHobbs@tulsagardencenter.org
complements the comparison Meredith Jones, Education and
charts and large photographs. Training Manager (918) 576-5154
MJones@tulsagardencenter.org
Your First Garden: A Landscape Julie Powers, Horticultural Assistant
Primer for New Home Owners (918) 576-5150
JPowers@tulsagardencenter.org
(Firefly Books, 2016) targets
undeveloped property. Practical Sherita Roberts, Administrative Assistant
(918) 576-5160
tips on budgeting garden Admin@tulsagardencenter.org
IN THE GARDEN Fall 2019 | 1112 | IN THE GARDEN Fall 2019
The Basics of Bonsai
Green Country Bonsai Society
Definition
Bonsai literally means “tree in a tray” or “tree
in a pot,” but is much more. Bonsai is art
and horticultural practice in one. As generally
practiced today, the bonsai artist attempts
to produce a plant that represents a mature
fully developed tree from nature, but within
the confines of a relatively small container.
Location
Bonsai are living trees, and since no trees are
native to the indoors, with the exception of
tropical varieties, they must live outside. Bonsai
require the full range of seasons just as the
trees in our yards including a cold period of
dormancy. Deciduous species will display fall
colors, and then drop their leaves. Flowering
varieties will bloom in season and may bear fruit.
Finally You can peer through a forest, admire a tree clinging
to a mountainside, or lose yourself under a seaside
Growing bonsai requires commitment to their needs. cypress, all on your backyard patio. While watering
Bonsai are living things and require all the care of is a daily requirement in hot weather, and spring
the average child or pet but are less portable. It is
very relaxing to go out among the trees after work. CONTINUED TO PAGE 15
Basics
1. Bonsai are not a type of tree, but rather a method of growing a tree.
2. Bonsai are not naturally small but require training to maintain their size.
3. Bonsai age is not as important as the impression of age.
4. Bonsai are not houseplants.
5. Bonsai are never “finished”.
IN THE GARDEN Fall 2019 | 13The Tulsa Herb Society
would like you to join us for our annual
Featuring:
The Tulsa Herb Society Booth
& 28 Artisan Vendors!
Saturday, December 7th 2019
8:00am-3:00pm
Tulsa Garden Center
2435 South Peoria Ave
Admission is FREE, and a portion of the proceeds benefit
the Tulsa Garden Center & Linnaeus Teaching Garden
will be open for lunch from
11:00am-2:00pm
14 | IN THE GARDEN Fall 2019CONTINUING CLASSES
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4EVERY MONDAY
Bonsai Continued from page 13 Tai Chi Chuan Yang Form–Slow Set
Tai Chi is a slow, graceful, rhythmic exercise
which promotes good health, bone density,
can be busy with repotting, the same. If you have a tree and and balance while the gentle twisting
improves flexibility and circulation.
most maintenance such as want to learn more or would
$15 per month for TGC members or $20 per
pinching and weeding can be like to start your own, we invite month for non-members. Taught by Karen
Nelson.
done as time allows. You can you to attend our meetings. The
Beginner Class: 4:45–5:45 pm
pick a tree or two to work on Green Country Bonsai Society Advanced Class: 6:00–7:00 pm (prior
experience required for Advanced Class)
and pinch or weed as necessary, meets at 7:00 pm on the first
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and at the same time, evaluate Monday of each month in the 4FIRST, SECOND, FOURTH AND FIFTH
TUESDAYS 12:00–1:30 pm
its progress and health, and Tulsa Garden Center. If you have
Let’s Talk Gardening!
consider styling options a tree and need advice, bring it 12:00—1:30pm The Tulsa Garden Center
such as pruning or wiring. to a meeting. If you aren’t ready Garden Study Group meets for informal
discussions about gardening and nature in
to jump in, or would simply like general. There is no charge to attend this
While we recommend you start
to see some bonsai, please Study Group. Reservations aren’t required.
and style your own bonsai –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
attend our fall show on October
instead of buying one, the 4MOST WEDNESDAYS 4:45–5:45 pm
5th from 10:00 am–4:00 pm. (see calendar for actual dates)
requirements for success are Balance for Life Exercise Class
Strength training can ward off age-related
muscle loss, keep your bones strong,
promote mobility and function, prevent falls,
and help combat depression and cognitive
decline. Karen Nelson leads the participants
in low-impact, body-friendly exercises.
$15 per month for TGC members or $20 per
month for non-members.
CLASSES AND EVENTS
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4MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Tulsa Garden Center Closed
The Tulsa Garden Center will be closed in
recognition of Labor Day.
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4TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Tulsa Herb Society Member Activities
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Let’s Talk Gardening!
12:00–1:30 pm
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4WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Balance for Life class
4:45–5:45 pm
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4THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Children’s Story Time in the Garden –
Weather and Rain
10:00 am. Story Time will be held for children
and toddlers through second grade, 10:00
AM every Thursday in September at the
Linnaeus Teaching Garden. Older children
who enjoy listening to stories read aloud
are welcome to attend as well. Parents are
encouraged to bring snacks, drinks, and
blankets for their family. Story Time will take
place rain or shine but will be moved indoors
if there is inclement weather.
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CLASSES AND EVENTS Continued from page 15
Pollinator and Perennial Plant Market Native Plant Society meets quarterly African Violet Society of Greater Tulsa
and Discussion Group on the first Monday in March, May, and monthly meeting
4:30 pm–6:30 pm. Tulsa Garden Center December, and on the second Monday of 7:00 pm. Business meeting and program.
plant experts will host a discussion September at 6:00 pm. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
on pollination in front of the Linnaeus
Green Country Bonsai Society monthly 4WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Teaching Garden Barn. Pollinator and meeting
perennial plants will be for sale as well. All Tulsa Garden Center Book Club
7:00 pm. Members swap meet and sale.
are welcome to attend at no charge. Visit 12:00–1:30 pm. September book will be
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okbutterflyplants.com for more information. “The Garden in Autumn” by Allen Lacy.
4TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 A careful choice of plants can bring an
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Tulsa Herb Society monthly meeting unexpected bounty in the fall. This book
4FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
9:00 am informs you on what to plant. Let’s Talk
United Way Day of Caring
Let’s Talk Gardening! Gardening member, Janis Stuckert, will be
8:00 am. A community–wide day of service
12:00–1:30 pm presenting it.
which includes thousands of volunteers
from hundreds of companies across the Green Country Water Garden Society Tulsa Audubon Society monthly meeting
Tulsa area. Volunteers will be working on monthly meeting 7:00 pm. Presentation on Seabirds of the
various beautification projects around 6:30 pm. Guest speaker Tom Butchko of Channel Islands by Samantha Cady, M.S.
Woodward Park. Tom’s Outdoor Living will share his passion Samantha Cady is a Graduate Research
for the outdoors. Tom’s Outdoor Living is Assistant at Oklahoma State University,
The Tulsa Council of Federated Garden
an award-winning, full-service business researching Avian communities in Ozark
Clubs monthly meeting
doing eve-ything from outdoor landscaping Plateau watersheds. All are invited to join
9:30 am. Presentation by Traci Phillips,
to furnishings. our speaker and other TAS friends for
founder, president, and CEO of Tulsan
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electronics recycling company Natural
4WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Square.
Evolution. The Native American, woman–
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owned small business based in Tulsa Balance for Life class
began operating in 2003 and reallocates 4:45–5:45 pm 4WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
and de-manufactures materials ranging –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- Linnaeus Volunteers monthly meeting
from old computers to enterprise 4THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 9:00 am
equipment. Natural Evolution’s mission is Children’s Story Time in the Garden – Balance for Life class
to provide electronics recycling services Pond Life 4:45–5:45 pm
in the most sustainable and effective way 10:00 am. Story Time will be held for Irrigation and Drainage How-to Class
while minimizing the carbon footprint from children and toddlers through second 6:00pm–7:30 pm. Join the Tulsa Garden
beginning to end. grade, 10:00 am every Thursday in Center for a how-to class taught by
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- September at the Linnaeus Teaching Eric Hightower, Project Manager for
4SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Garden. Older children who enjoy listening Tom’s Outdoor Living, and Paul Dinioa,
Tulsa Orchid Society monthly meeting to stories read aloud are welcome to Maintenance Manager for Tom’s
1:30 pm. Program on the history of Blue attend as well. Parents are encouraged to Outdoor Living, on proper installation
Cattleya Breeding bring snacks, drinks, and blankets for their and maintenance of your drainage and
family. Story Time will take place rain or irrigation systems. One lucky attendee
Tulsa Rose Society monthly meeting
2:00 pm. Woodward Park Lead Gardener shine, but will be moved indoors if there is will receive a one-hour on-site visit from a
Kelley Dunn will give a presentation on inclement weather. Toms’s crew member that includes a full
the wonderful world of pollinators. Join Pollinator and Perennial Plant Market run-through of your home sprinkler system.
us as she presents on everything from and Discussion Group This lecture is free to Tulsa Garden Center
live chrysalis to monarchs and obscure 4:30 pm–6:30 pm. Tulsa Garden Center members and $5 for non-members.
pollinators. plant experts will host a discussion ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- on pollination in front of the Linnaeus 4THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
4MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Teaching Garden barn. Pollinator and
Children’s Story Time in the Garden –
Tai Chi class perennial plants will be for sale as well. All Birds and Bees
4:45–5:45 pm are welcome to attend at no charge. Visit 10:00 am. Story Time will be held for
6:00–7:00 pm okbutterflyplants.com for more information. children and toddlers through second
Oklahoma Native Plant Society quarterly Tulsa Area Iris Society monthly meeting grade, 10:00 am every Thursday in
meeting 6:30 pm. Annual meeting and potluck September at the Linnaeus Teaching
6:00 pm. 2019 marks the bicentennial dinner. Garden. Older children who enjoy listening
of Thomas Nuttall’s 1819 expedition –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- to stories read aloud are welcome to
through the Arkansas Territory (eastern 4SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 attend as well. Parents are encouraged to
Oklahoma and western Arkansas). Nuttall Tulsa Area Daylily Society and Tulsa bring snacks, drinks, and blankets for their
is responsible for the identification and Area Iris Society Combined Plant Sale family. Story Time will take place rain or
naming of many native plants in Oklahoma. 9:00 am–4:00 pm. Annual Rhizome Sale shine, but will be moved indoors if there is
Jona Tucker, former Preserve Director at –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- inclement weather.
The Nature Conservancy, will present a 4MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
fascinating description of that expedition Pollinator and Perennial Plant Market
Tai Chi class
and some of the native flora and animals and Discussion Group
4:45–5:45 pm
that were documented. The Oklahoma 4:30 pm–6:30 pm. Tulsa Garden Center
6:00–7:00 pm
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18 | IN THE GARDEN Fall 2019CLASSES AND EVENTS Continued from page 17
plant experts will host a discussion Pollinator and Perennial Plant Market –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
on pollination in front of the Linnaeus and Discussion Group 4MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Teaching Garden Barn. Pollinator and 4:30 pm–6:30 pm. Tulsa Garden Center Tai Chi class
perennial plants will be for sale as well. plant experts will host a discussion 4:45–5:45 pm
All are welcome to attend at no charge. on pollination in front of the Linnaeus 6:00–7:00 pm
Visit okbutterflyplants.com for more Teaching Garden Barn. Pollinator and
information. perennial plants will be for sale as well. -––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
All are welcome to attend at no charge.
Tulsa Perennial Club monthly meeting 4TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
Visit okbutterflyplants.com for more
7:00 pm. Brian Kanotz of Kings Mums Let’s Talk Gardening!
information.
in Sapulpa, Oklahoma will be presenting 12:00–1:30 pm
“Mums the Word.” Kings Mums are Green Country Sierra Club monthly ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
growers of exhibition, specialty and meeting
6:30 pm. Al Armendariz, former EPA official 4WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
vintage chrysanthemum rooted cuttings.
They are also mail order suppliers of cut and current Deputy Regional Director for Balance for Life class
flowers and blue ribbon show flowers. the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign, 4:45–5:45 pm
will speak on Climate Change. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
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4SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- 4THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
Tulsa Cacti and Succulent Society Sale Tulsa Area Daylily Society monthly
9:00 am–3:00pm meeting
6:30 pm. Business meeting.
Hosta Connection and Oklahoma
Sustainable Garden Association Tulsa Cacti and Succulent Society
Combined Sale meeting
9:00 am–2:00 pm. 6th Annual “Fall is for 7:00 pm. Join us for an interesting lecture
Planting” sale. on cold hardy cacti and succulents,
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4SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 member and grower Brad Harris of Harris
Tulsa Cacti and Succulent Society Sale Landscaping.
10:00 am–3:00 pm ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
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4MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 The Tulsa Council of Federated Garden
Tai Chi class Clubs
4:45–5:45 pm 9:30 am monthly meeting. Speaker
6:00–7:00 pm Feather Smith-Trevino of the Cherokee
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4FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
4TUESDAY, JULY 2 Ethnobiology, which is the scientific
The Tasting at Woodward Park study of relationships among peoples,
Let’s Talk Gardening!
7:00 pm–9:00 pm. Join us for the Tulsa biota, and environments. Ethnobiology
12:00–1:30 pm
Garden Center’s premier fundraising is a multidisciplinary field consisting
Hosta Connection of Tulsa monthly gala, The Tasting at Woodward Park, for of archaeology, geography, ecology,
meeting an elegant evening in some of the most ethnography, conservation and sustainable
6:30 pm. Emily Oakley, owner of Three beautiful gardens in Tulsa. Enjoy the best development, among others.
Springs Farm, will present on “Organic of Tulsa in this garden–party styled event, ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
Gardening.” Learn how to fertilize and treat showcasing upscale cuisine, lavish wines, 4SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
pests organically from an award-winning, and fine craft beer. Reservations are African Violet Society of Greater Tulsa
local, organic farmer. required and space is limited to the first Plant Show and Sale
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- 400 guests. Attendees must be 21 years 9:00 am-3:00 pm
4WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 or older to attend. Cost is $150 for Tulsa
Green Country Bonsai Society Plant
Balance for Life class Garden Center members and $175 for
Show and Sale
4:45–5:45 pm non–members.
10:00 am-4:00 pm
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4THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 4SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 4MONDAY, AUGUST 5
Children’s Story Time in the Garden Woodward Park Volunteer Day Tulsa Garden Club 90th Anniversary
10:00 am. Story Time will be held for 8:00 am Celebration
children and toddlers through second Teens’ Program: Butterfly Gardening 7:00–9:00 pm. One of the Tulsa Garden
grade, 10:00 am every Thursday in and Rock Painting Center’s founders, the Tulsa Garden Club,
September at the Linnaeus Teaching 1:00–3:00 pm. For teens aged 12–18! is celebrating their 90th anniversary with
Garden. Older children who enjoy listening Butterflies are some of the most beautiful the Emerald Anniversary Gala: Thanking
to stories read aloud are welcome to and interesting creatures on Earth and they Tulsa for 90 Years of Gardening. John
attend as well. Parents are encouraged to make the world a little more colorful. In Kahre, Horticulturalist from Conner’s
bring snacks, drinks, and blankets for their this workshop to learn why butterflies are Correctional Institution will speak on
family. Story Time will take place rain or beneficial and how to attract them to your horticultural education training that inmate
shine, but will be moved indoors if there is yard. After touring the Linnaeus Butterfly receives to help prepare them for life
inclement weather. Gardens we will be guided in painting outside the center. There is a catered
beautiful garden rocks to take home. luncheon afterwards for $20 which must
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be paid one week in advance. Send to: ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
Tulsa Garden Club, PO Box 521003, Tulsa, 4WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 4MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
OK 74152-1350. Balance for Life class Tai Chi class
Tai Chi class 4:45–5:45 pm 4:45–5:45 pm
4:45–5:45pm ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- 6:00–7:00 pm
6:00–7:00 pm 4THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 African Violet Society of Greater Tulsa
Green Country Bonsai Society monthly Story Time Under the Stars monthly meeting
meeting 6:30 pm. Story Time Under the Stars 7:00 pm. Business meeting and program.
7:00 pm. Program will cover how to care is held once in the Spring and Fall ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
for pines in the fall. at the Linnaeus Teaching Garden to 4TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
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Hosta Connection of Tulsa monthly
4TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 don’t permit attending Story Time in the meeting
Tulsa Herb Society monthly meeting Garden during the day. It’s a wonderful 6:30 pm. The popular Dr. Bruce Dunn,
9:00 am. Members-only Harvest opportunity to see how beautiful the professor at Oklahoma State University,
Luncheon. garden is as the sun goes down. will teach about plant propagation.
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4WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Horticulture & Landscape Architecture at
Balance for Life class OSU and is Coordinator of Departmental
4:45–5:45 pm Greenhouses.
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4THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 4WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
Tulsa Area Iris Society monthly meeting Balance for Life class
6:30 pm. Bonnie Nichols from Dallas, 4:45–5:45 pm
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Texas will be presenting on Novelty
Irises. Bonnie has been a member of the 4THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
Iris Society of Dallas for 30+ years and Green Country Sierra Club monthly
currently hold the office of Treasurer. She meeting
is a founder of the Novelty Iris Society 6:30 pm. Oklahoma House District 71
and is also an Emeritus Judge for the Representative Denise Brewer will speak
American Iris Society, previously serving as on climate issues within the Oklahoma
Treasurer. legislature.
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4SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 4FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Tulsa Rose Society monthly meeting Tulsa Area Daylily Society monthly The Tulsa Council of Federated Garden
2:00 pm. Broken Arrow Parks meeting Clubs monthly meeting
Horticulturist, Chris Ohler, will give a 6:30 pm. Guest speaker Bobby Scott 9:30 am. 360 Farms, a family owned and
wonderful presentation on the Broken of Bob Scott Daylilies in Yukon, OK will operated specialty farm in Muskogee
Arrow Rose Project. be presenting the latest introductions County, will be presenting on The
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- to the Top Gun Daylily family, which he Elderberry Apothecary. With over 7,000
hybridizes. elderberry plants in production, they’re one
4MONDAY, OCTOBER 14
Tulsa Perennial Club monthly meeting of the largest producers in the region. They
Tai Chi class
7:00 pm. Kerry Ann Mendez from harvest both elderflower and elderberries
4:45–5:45 pm
Kennebunk, Maine is the special speaker from a production orchard, shade dry, and
6:00–7:00 pm
this month with the topic “New Perennials make elderberry teas and elderflower skin
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Coming Down the Runway.” Ms. Mendez products under The Elderberry Apothecary
4TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 label.
is a “passionate perennialist,” mixing
Tulsa Garden Center Book Club ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
humor with practical tips for creating
12:00–1:30 pm. “Origin of the Species” 4MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4
low-maintenance, high impact gardens.
by Charles Darwin. Your garden and
Thousands have been inspired by her Tulsa Garden Club monthly meeting
evolution – does creationism make sense?
approach to breathtaking, sustainable
Does natural selection? Who cares? Dobie 10:00 am. Coffee at 10:00 am, meeting at
gardens and landscapes. Meeting is open
Langenkamp, “Let’s Talk Gardening!” 10:30. Toni Garner of Toni’s Flowers & Gifts
to the public.
member will present it. will be presenting on Holiday Designs for
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flower arrangements.
Tulsa Audubon Society monthly meeting 4SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
7:00 pm. Restoring & Maintaining Habitat Tai Chi class
Grandparents Day at the Linnaeus
for Oklahoma’s Pollinators by Dr. Ray 4:45–5:45 pm
Teaching Garden
Moranz. Dr. Ray Moranz is a Grazing 6:00–7:00 pm
10:00 am. Join us at the Linnaeus
Lands Pollinator Ecologist at The Xerces Teaching Garden at Woodward Park to Green Country Bonsai Society monthly
Society and an expert on Monarch celebrate grandparents with a Pansy meeting
Butterfly conservation. give-a-way, a photo with the grandkids, 7:00 pm. Selecting of new officers for
face painting, pumpkin carving, food, and 2020.
music!
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4TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 variety of wildlife, birds, and 80 species of monthly meeting
Let’s Talk Gardening! butterflies. 7:00 pm.
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4WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Tulsa Herb Society monthly meeting Hosta Connection of Tulsa Holiday
9:00 am. Speaker will be Wilson White, Dinner
Balance for Life class
Development Coordinator, from A New 6:30 pm. Bring an optional $10 wrapped
4:45–5:45 pm
Leaf. gift if you would like to compete in the dirty
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Santa gift exchange.
4THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Green Country Water Garden Society
monthly meeting Tulsa Audubon Society monthly meeting
Tulsa Area Daylily Society monthly
meeting 6:30 pm 7:00 pm. Birding the Malaysian Peninsula
6:30 pm. Guest Speaker Dennis Voss, ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- & Borneo by Dr. Doug Wood. Dr. Doug
Horticulturist and member of Tulsa Rose 4WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Wood is Professor of Biological Sciences
Society, will give a presentation on creating Balance for Life class at Southeastern Oklahoma State
a raised bed for Daylilies. 4:45–5:45 pm University. He is an ornithologist and avid
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birder who travels far and wide in pursuit
of birds.
4FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 12:00–7:00 pm 4THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
Tulsa Area Iris Society monthly meeting
10:00 am–4:00 pm. 4WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20
6:30 pm. Speaker is Hugh Stout of Stout
Wild at Art Gardens at Dancingtree in OKC. Hugh Balance for Life class
Wild at Art is a fundraising event for the Stout is an exhibition/garden judge with 4:45–5:45 pm.
Tulsa Audubon Society and their wildlife ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
the American Iris Society as well as a past
rehabilitation group WING IT. It’s a great president of the Oklahoma Horticultural 4THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21
time to shop local, support local art, and Society and Oklahoma Iris Society. Stout Tulsa Perennial Club monthly meeting
help wildlife all in one! All proceeds go Gardens is a state licensed and inspected 7:00 pm. Members-only year-end dinner
directly to the care of injured and orphaned nursery specializing in daylilies and iris. and last meeting for 2019. The Tulsa
wildlife. Wild at Art is also a great way to ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-- Perennial Club will resume meetings again
get a jump on your holiday gift shopping 4MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 on January 16, 2020.
with one of a kind gifts. Free admission. Tulsa Garden Club Holiday Tea and ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
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4SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 10:30 am. The Tulsa Garden Club hosts Tai Chi class
Tulsa Orchid Society monthly meeting a Holiday Tea fundraiser for scholarships 4:45–5:45 pm
1:30 pm. Douglas Needham will give his for horticulture and landscape architecture 6:00–7:00 pm
presentation on Water Quality & Potting students. Includes silent auction, drawing ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––--
Media Relations for Orchids. of prizes, tea luncheon catered by M&M, 4WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27
and live music by The Blazer Brothers.
Tulsa Rose Society monthly meeting Balance for Life class
Reservations are required and seating
2:00 pm. “Winterizing your roses.” 4:45–5:45 pm
is limited. Reservations are $35 and
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checks can be made payable to Tulsa
4MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Garden Club; PO Box 521003; Tulsa OK 4THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Green Country Water Garden Society 74152-1003. Call 918-625-1161 with any Tulsa Garden Center Closed.
monthly meeting questions. The Tulsa Garden Center will be closed
6:30 pm. Presentation on the Keystone from Thursday, November 28 through
Ancient Forest. Learn about this 1,360- Tai Chi class
Sunday, December 1, and will return
acre cross timber forest with 500-year-old 4:45–5:45 pm
to normal business hours on Tuesday,
cedars and 300-year-old post oak. The 6:00–7:00 pm
December 2. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
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, CEO
Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park
2435 S Peoria, Tulsa, OK 74114
918-576-5155
lchalus@tulsagardencenter.org | www.tulsagardencenter.org
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Tulsa Garden Center Organization
at Woodward Park US POSTAGE
2435 S. Peoria PAID
Tulsa, OK 74114-1350 Permit No. 192
Tulsa, OK
Our mission is to provide a variety of horticulture and environmental education
opportunities for the community and to serve as horticultural headquarters for the Tulsa area.
Grandparents Day at the
Linnaeus Teaching Garden
Sunday, October 20 · 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Pansy giveaway · Face painting · Photos with the grandkids
· Pumpkin carving · Snacks · Music
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