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Pearl Garrison, the communications director of the new Oklahoma Botanical Garden north of Tulsa spoke at Muskogee Garden Club last week. Garrison gave us a tour of the OBG's master plan and the designer's vision for the future of the 240-acres. It will wow visitors. Click on the link above to read all about it. CHEER UP - SPRING IS COMING If you would like to be cheered up about Spring coming, go to Annie's Annuals , scroll down and click on her slide shows (on the left side). The possibilities for spring will dazzle you and warm your heart. SOONER PLANT FARM Last week we had the pleasure of visiting Sooner Plant Farm in Park Hill OK. The owner is speaking at Muskogee Garden Club next month and I went to do an interview for an upcoming garden column. From what we learned, their plant stock is all Oklahoma grown, making it a better bet for survival in your gardens and yards. We also learned that if you expect to spend over $150 a year, it's a really good deal to join...

Pearl Garrison, communications director for the new Oklahoma Botanical Garden is slated to speak in Muskogee Thursday January 17 at 10 a.m. Here is all the infomation from my column this week Oklahoma garden official to speak in MuskogeeJan 17 10 a.m. at Kiwanis Senior CenterPublished January 09, 2008 06:20 pm - The public is invited to hear a presentation of the plans for the new 240-acre Oklahoma Botanical Garden northeast of Tulsa. By Molly Day Oklahomans will soon have another reason to be proud of their state's commitment to plant diversity and the development of its natural resources. The Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden is a remarkable addition to the education of young horticulturists and will contribute to the preservation of native plants. The garden, which also will be a research and education center, is on 240 acres northwest of downtown Tulsa on the Persimmon Ridge in the Cross Timbers of the Osage Hills. The public will have an opportunity to hear about the Garde...