Philbrook Museum of Art
Fall Garden
10:30am -- 12:30pm
Propagating and preparing for winter, tree planting, mulch, mulch and more mulch! Located in the Charles P. Williams Conference Room. The program is presented by Philbrook's garden staff. The end of each meeting will conclude with Q&A. Free with museum admission or membership. We will also have giveaways including plants, tickets to Philbrook's Summer Film Series, and seeds. www.philbrook.org
Will Rogers Park Garden Center
Landscape Detox * Green How-To Series
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Learn how to effectively reduce the use of chemicals to save time, money and the environment. Prevention ideas and easy landscape management techniques will be discussed. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free. www.okc.gov/parks/will_rogers/calendar.html
Tulsa Garden Center - "An Evening of Wine & Roses"
One of the region's largest wine tasting events. Guests will enjoy over 150 different wines from around the world complemented by sumptuous hors d'oeuvres and desserts from more than 35 of Tulsa's top restaurants and caterers. This unique event will be held in the Tulsa Municipal Rose Garden on Friday, September 24, from 7:00 -- 9:00 p.m. Individual sponsor level tickets, which includes admission to both Sponsor Tasting and Garden Party events (reserved seating is not included) are $125 or 10 tickets for $1,000. A reserved table for 10 in the garden for a cost of $1,500 includes admission to both Sponsor Tasting and Garden Party. Please call the Tulsa Garden Center for additional information on other sponsor opportunities and benefits. Reservations are required for this popular event and space is limited. Reservation deadline is September 17, so call soon! Attendees must be 21 years or older. Proof of age is required. Proceeds from An Evening of Wine & Roses benefit Tulsa Garden Center. For reservations call Tulsa Garden Center at 918-746-5125. For more information visit our website at www.tulsagardencenter.com
Will Rogers Park Garden Center
Fall Fantastics * WOW! Series
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Fall is a great time of year for planting in Oklahoma. Come see which plants produce gorgeous reds, oranges and yellows. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free. www.okc.gov/parks/will_rogers/calendar.html
Oklahoma Certified Wildscape: Create Your Own by Mary Elliott
7 PM at OSU-OKC Agriculture Research Center, 400 N. Portland, Oklahoma City.
"I'm a lazy gardener..." says Mary Elliott of K&K Nursery in Norman, "meaning I love to do as little work as possible!" Mary proves how you can keep a good-looking yard while striking ecological balance. "A garden can be so much more than flowers & vegetables. Attracting wildlife and the 'good' insects to your property is easy."
Will Rogers Park Garden Center
Fall Foliage Walking Tour * Healthy Lifestyle Series
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Take an invigorating autumn hike through the Will Rogers Gardens. Brilliant crimson, gold and orange leaves are sure to line the paths through the Gardens' specialty areas. Free. www.okc.gov/parks/will_rogers/calendar.html
Will Rogers Park Garden Center
Historic Walking Tour * Healthy Lifestyle Series
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Enjoyed by visitors since the 1930's, historic Will Rogers Gardens is included on the National Registry of Historic places. Month by month, year by year, the Gardens grow and change while their historic qualities endure. Sign up and see for yourself. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free. www.okc.gov/parks/will_rogers/calendar.html
Philbrook Museum of Art
Winter Garden
10:30am -- 12:30pm
Tree maintenance, water-wise winter garden, compost piles, and all those leaves! Located in the Charles P. Williams Conference Room. The program is presented by Philbrook's garden staff. The end of each meeting will conclude with Q&A. Free with museum admission or membership. We will also have giveaways including plants, tickets to Philbrook's Summer Film Series, and seeds. www.philbrook.org