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GROW Tulsa Garden Center News May 2014 Like Tulsa Garden Center on Facebook Contributions: March 8, 2014 – April 7, 2014 Tulsa Garden Center Rose Garden Meeting Group Linnaeus Teaching Garden Tulsa Area Daylily Society Deb Broome Rita Gunderson Susan Jones Ann Watson Bernard and Marcy Robinowitz 2435 S. Peoria Ave Tulsa, OK 74114 918-746-5125 www.tulsagardencenter.com Gardening by the Book Hostas There are hostas for almost every situation and garden. They can be used in the landscape either as striking specimen plantings or as accommodat- ing companion plants. A startling range of color through the seasons can be pro- vided. They are a wonderful addition to the gardener’s palette. Whether the gar- den is small or large, a container or a courtyard, there are hostas to suit. For a guide to the smaller leaf hostas that are ideally suited to contain- ers, windowsills, and small gardens, try The Book of Little Hostas: 200 Small, Very Small and Mini Varieties (Timber Press, 2010). Some are simply scaled- down versions of classic hostas, while others offer new attributes in color, leaf shape or patterns. Some make better garden plants than others. The color photographs assist in displaying the best of these small plants. The Gardener’s Guide to Grow- ing Hostas (Timber Press, 1996) is a full and wide-ranging study. Diana Grenfell’s original classic has advice on cultivation, propagation, garden uses. It also fea- tures an extensive plant directory. This is illustrated with photographs and pencil drawings to aid in identification. Planting ideas are numerous for the gardener. Hostas (Firefly Books, 2004) describe over 170 hosta species and cultivars including their discovery, culti- vation and propagation. The inclusion of planting and landscape advice is helpful for the gardener. More than 200 photo- graphs introduce these hardy versatile perennials. A list of suitable companion plants is provided to enhance and com- plement the hosta planting. Hostas: An Essential Guide (Crowood Press, 2010) details all as- pects of their care and cultivation. This in depth look is illustrated with 250 color photographs and 195 drawings. There is an incredible variation of choices, whether habitat, size, shape, texture or color of the species and leaves. Addi- tional sections on propagation, contain- ers, pest and diseases complete this practical guide. New Encyclopedia of Hostas (Timber Press, 2009) is the second edi- tion of Diana Grenfell’s classic work. Her knowledge and Michael Shadrack’s pho- tographs combine to make this a defini- tive volume. Detailed easy to read de- scriptions include growing tips, land- scape recommendations, and compan- ion plant suggestions. Timber Press Pocket Guide to Hostas (Timber Press, 2007) is a small sized but informative guide also by Diana Grenfell. She and distinguished photog- rapher Michael Shadrack feature 280 of the best hostas. They were selected for their performance in the landscape. This book includes meticulous botanical de- tails to aid in plant identification and se- lection, precise cultivation notes and brief comparisons to 545 similar and re- lated hostas. Mary Moore Tulsa City-County Library
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May 2014
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Contributions: March 8, 2014 – April 7, 2014 Tulsa Garden Center Rose Garden Meeting Group Linnaeus Teaching Garden Tulsa Area Daylily Society Deb Broome Rita Gunderson Susan Jones Ann Watson Bernard and Marcy Robinowitz
2435 S. Peoria Ave Tulsa, OK 74114
918-746-5125 www.tulsagardencenter.com
Gardening by the Book
Hostas
There are hostas for almost every situation and garden. They can be used in the landscape either as striking specimen plantings or as accommodat-ing companion plants. A startling range of color through the seasons can be pro-vided. They are a wonderful addition to the gardener’s palette. Whether the gar-den is small or large, a container or a courtyard, there are hostas to suit. For a guide to the smaller leaf hostas that are ideally suited to contain-ers, windowsills, and small gardens, try The Book of Little Hostas: 200 Small, Very Small and Mini Varieties (Timber Press, 2010). Some are simply scaled-down versions of classic hostas, while others offer new attributes in color, leaf shape or patterns. Some make better garden plants than others. The color photographs assist in displaying the best of these small plants. The Gardener’s Guide to Grow-ing Hostas (Timber Press, 1996) is a full and wide-ranging study. Diana Grenfell’s original classic has advice on cultivation, propagation, garden uses. It also fea-tures an extensive plant directory. This is illustrated with photographs and pencil drawings to aid in identification. Planting ideas are numerous for the gardener. Hostas (Firefly Books, 2004) describe over 170 hosta species and cultivars including their discovery, culti-vation and propagation. The inclusion of planting and landscape advice is helpful for the gardener. More than 200 photo-graphs introduce these hardy versatile perennials. A list of suitable companion
plants is provided to enhance and com-plement the hosta planting. Hostas: An Essential Guide (Crowood Press, 2010) details all as-pects of their care and cultivation. This in depth look is illustrated with 250 color photographs and 195 drawings. There is an incredible variation of choices, whether habitat, size, shape, texture or color of the species and leaves. Addi-tional sections on propagation, contain-ers, pest and diseases complete this practical guide. New Encyclopedia of Hostas (Timber Press, 2009) is the second edi-tion of Diana Grenfell’s classic work. Her knowledge and Michael Shadrack’s pho-tographs combine to make this a defini-tive volume. Detailed easy to read de-scriptions include growing tips, land-scape recommendations, and compan-ion plant suggestions. Timber Press Pocket Guide to Hostas (Timber Press, 2007) is a small sized but informative guide also by Diana Grenfell. She and distinguished photog-rapher Michael Shadrack feature 280 of the best hostas. They were selected for their performance in the landscape. This book includes meticulous botanical de-tails to aid in plant identification and se-lection, precise cultivation notes and brief comparisons to 545 similar and re-lated hostas. Mary Moore Tulsa City-County Library
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African Violet Society of Greater Tulsa The May meeting will be held on Monday, May 19th. Refreshments are available at 7:00pm, followed by the business meeting and program beginning at 7:15pm. The program will be “The Gesneriad Family” presented by Doris Carson. Admission to all African Violet Society meetings is free and the public is encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held at Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, Ok 74114.
Contact: Nancy Moerer—918-938-6977 [email protected]
Tulsa Council of Federated Garden Clubs The Tulsa Council will meet on May 7th. Coffee will be available at 9:30am and the meeting starts at 10:00am. The meeting will be held at Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peo-ria Ave., Tulsa, Ok 74114. The Tulsa Herb Society Tulsa Herb Society members are looking forward to their an-nual bus trip on Tuesday, May 13th. This year members are touring the Oklahoma Botanical Garden and Arboretum in Stillwater. The 100 acres just west of OSU was estab-lished as an arboretum in 1935. It is the location for the Oklahoma Gar-dening studio set, turf and nursery research center. After lunch the mem-bers will tour Bustani Plant Farm. Reservations should be made with THS member Sandra Goodson.
Contact: Diane Rodehaver—918-299-1069 [email protected]
Tulsa Area Daylily Society TADS May meeting will be held on May 1st. The program will begin at 7:00pm, with refreshments and socialization at 6:30pm. The program for the evening will be presented by Rick Pierce, an Oklahoma City hybridizer of daylilies. Rick will also be bringing some of his introduc-tions for a raffle. Admission to all TADS meetings is free. The meeting will be held at Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114.
Contact: Dennis Voss [email protected]
918-595-7554
Tulsa Area Iris Society TAIS May meeting will be held on May 8th. The program will begin at 7:00pm, with refreshments and socialization at 6:30pm. The program for the evening will be “Inter-planting Iris and Daylilies” given by Hugh Stout, owner of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree, a retail nursery and hybridizing operation. Admission to all TAIS meetings is free. The meeting will be held at Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114.
Contact: Joshua Winzer 918-863-9399 [email protected]
Tulsa Orchid Society The Tulsa Orchid Society will meet on Sunday, May 18th, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The program will be “What is an Orchid”, good for beginners as well as those who may have been growing orchids for a while. Admission to all Tulsa Orchid Society meetings is free and the public is encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held at Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, Ok 74114. Don’t miss next month either, as we will be having our first “Orchid Clinic” open to the public! Watch next month’s newsletter for more information. On May 10th & 11th, members will be in Oklahoma City show-ing off their orchids at the Mother’s Day show held at the Will Roger’s Garden Center.
Contact: Emilie Kraft—918-371-4723 [email protected]
The Tulsa Perennial Club The May meeting will be held on Thursday, May 15th, at 7:00pm in the auditorium of Tulsa Garden Center. The program will be a demonstration on creating a beautiful summer container planting. The finished containers will be raffled off at the end of the evening, so come for a chance to win a beautiful summer creation. Admission to Tulsa Perennial Club meetings is free and the public is encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held at Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, Ok 74114. Tulsa Perennial Club’s “Perennials and More” Plant Sale will be held Saturday, May 3rd, 9:00am—2:00pm, in the Tulsa Garden Center auditorium. Come early for best selection.
Contact: Carol Lambert—918-815-3509 [email protected]
The Hosta Connection The Hosta Connection May meeting will be May 27th, at 6:30pm at Colebrook Nursery; 5915 W. 31st St. in West Tulsa. Owners Mary and Gordon Colebrook will present a program focusing on new plants for 2014. Come early to shop before the program.
Affiliate News
May 2014
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 7:00pm Tulsa Area Daylily Society Meeting
7:00pm Cacti & Succulent Society Meeting
2 10:00am Council of Affiliated Garden Clubs Meeting
3 9:00am Perennials & More Plant Sale
4 5 10:00am Tulsa Garden Club Meeting
6:00pm Native Plant Society Meeting
7:00pm Green Country Bonsai Society Meeting
6 9:00am Tulsa Herb Society Member Activities
7 8 7:00pm Tulsa Area Iris Society Meeting
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5:00pm Reception to celebrate Historic Registry designation
10 12:00pm Tulsa Area Iris Society Show & Sale
10:00am Bonsai Show & Sale
9:00am Little Green Thumbs
11 12:00pm Tulsa Area Iris Society Show & Sale
11:00am Bonsai Show & Sale
2:00pm Tulsa Rose Society Meeting
12 13 6:30pm Green Country Water Garden Society Meeting
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15 7:00pm Perennial Club Meeting
16 1:00pm Nat’l. Assoc. of Parliamentarians Mtg.
17 9:00am Cacti & Succulent Society Show & Sale
18 9:00am Cacti & Succulent Society Show & Sale
1:00pm Tulsa Orchid Society Meeting
19 6:00pm Tulsa Calligraphy Guild Meeting
7:00pm African Violet Society Meeting
20 9:00am Tulsa Herb Society Member Activities
11:00am Anne Hathaway Garden Club Meeting
12:00pm Book Discussion Club
7:00pm Audubon Soc. Mtg.
21 22 12:00pm Brown Bag Lecture “Rose Rosette Disease”
6:30pm Story Time Under the Stars
23 24 Memorial Day Holiday—Building Closed
25 Memorial Day Holiday—Building Closed
26 Memorial Day Holiday—Building Closed
27 9:00am Linnaeus Gardeners Monthly Meeting
7:00pm The Hosta Connection Meeting
28 29 12:00pm TGC Board Meeting
7:00pm Sierra Club Meeting
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