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Gardening passion grows into career opportunity for new Extension state specialist

Courtney DeKalb-Myers is a new consumer horticulture specialist at Oklahoma State University.
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A greenhouse is not a storage shed

Fri, May 16, 2025

Although it is handy to keep all gardening supplies together, it is not a good idea to store everything in a greenhouse.

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50 Years on the Air: 'Oklahoma Gardening' is television you've grown to love

Wed, May 14, 2025

When Oklahoma State University Extension horticulturist Joe Maxon first hauled plants from Stillwater to the OETA studio to shoot the brand-new, live TV program, “Oklahoma Gardening,” he likely had no idea of the impact it would have. He was laying the groundwork for a show now celebrating its golden anniversary and viewed worldwide.

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Master Gardeners plant seeds for the future at Tulsa Boys’ Home

Tue, Jun 18, 2024

Tulsa Master Gardeners, led by Master Gardener Danielle Adkins, have implemented a gardening class and club at the Tulsa Boys' Home.

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