The Tulsa Master Gardener Bedding Plant Sale 2007
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SUPPORT THE TULSA MASTER GARDENER BEDDING PLANT SALE

Tulsa County Master Gardeners'

Annual Fundraiser

Instructions: In order to use the web site for ordering, please follow these steps:
1) print a copy of the order form (see link at top right of this page);
2) fill out the order form for the plants you desire; and
3) pay for the "pre-paid" bedding plants (see below) by bringing the form to the Tulsa County OSU Extension.
The address and a map can found by clicking on "Contact Us", above right, this page. Thanks. Plant pick-up is scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Trade Center, east of Expo Square.

Thank you for supporting the Tulsa County Master Gardeners' annual bedding plant sale fundraiser. The Master Gardeners (MGs) use the funds generated by the sale to provide several educational programs that impact individuals of all levels in the Tulsa area. For instance, these funds pay for the school programs and materials used as MGs go into the classroom to interact with elementary school students and their teachers. They present a total of eight different guided, hands-on, 45- minute programs with horticultural learning experiences.

Other important Master Gardener programs are the Senior Living Project that involves residents of assisted living centers and nursing homes. MGs help develop gardens and hanging baskets for the enjoyment and education of residents. MGs provide Habitat for Humanity homes with landscapes. The MG Speakers Bureau is available to speak to community groups with presentations on a variety of topics. The MGs also present a large educational exhibit at the Home and Garden Show each year in March.

MGs use the Outdoor Classroom and Community Garden program to provide educational assistance for special projects in Tulsa area public schools and public gardens. A Demonstration Garden is maintained at the OSU Extension Center to educate the public about horticulture materials, methods and techniques they can use in their own gardens. Each year through the OSU Extension office, MGs also serve to educate the public by answering approximately 50,000 telephone calls relating to homeowners' questions and problems. The Tulsa Master Gardener website is another valuable resource tool.

With your support of our bedding plant sale, we will be able to continue these and other programs. The plants in our sale are sold in two different ways: one group is to be preordered and prepaid no later than Friday, March 28, 2008 (click here for an order form). Preordered plants will be available for pickup on Thursday, April 17,2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We will also have perennials and premium annuals available for purchase only on April 17, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on a first come, first served basis. In this exciting part of our sale, we will be offering over 100 different and unusual varieties. of perennials, premium annuals, herbs and hanging baskets priced from $2.00 to $14.00. We will offer as many Oklahoma Proven and other award winners as possible.

Denotes butterfly Nectar or Larval Plant
Denotes Hummingbird Nectar plant

OKLAHOMA PROVEN is a plant evaluation and promotion program designed to help consumers choose plants appropriate for Oklahoma gardens. Each year a tree, shrub, perennial and annual plant are selected that will thrive in most of the conditions found in Oklahoma. Sponsored by Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Botanical Garden and Arboretum, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.

ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS (AAS) is a non-profit organization created to award, recommend and publicize new varieties, species, etc. of sufficiently high standards to be successful in most home gardens. Trial grounds, judges, and test gardens throughout North America are utilized.

Ageratum - Plants grow 6-12" tall and 9-12" wide. Plant 9" apart in sun to light shade for blooms most of the summer. Water regularly. Grows best in rich, moist soil. Easy to transplant, even when in bloom. Excellent for borders and containers. Problems: mildew, slugs or snails. Water in the morning so foliage can dry to prevent mildew; treat mildew with fungicide. Use bait or horticulture diatomaceous earth to treat slugs or snails.
Asparagus Fern `Sprengeri' - Arching or drooping stems 3-6' long with shiny, bright green, needle-like 1" leaves. Shade tolerant. Grows in ordinary or even poor soil. Great for hanging baskets. Annual outdoors or can be used as houseplant.
Bacopa Covered with tiny white blossoms from mid-June to mid-October. Grows 4-8" tall. Sun to part sun. Spacing 12". Tolerant of most soil conditions. Great for low edging or containers.
Begonia - Plants grow 6-12" tall and 4-8" wide. Plant 10" apart in full sun or partial shade. In hot areas, select bronze-leaf begonias for heat resistance and green- leaf begonias for shaded areas. Use plenty of organic matter when planting (peat moss, garden compost). Begonias are shallow rooted and need amendments to retain moisture without over watering. Begonias have few insect problems but are sensitive to fungal diseases: Botrystis blight (flowers shrivel and die) and powdery mildew. Water in the morning so foliage can dry; persisting mildew can be treated with fungicide.
Coleus - Plants grow 6-24" tall and 8-12" wide. Plant 10-12" apart in partial or deep shade. Will survive in full sun if adequately watered but foliage color will fade; the more red pigment in the leaves, the more sun tolerant. Soil should be rich in organic matter and kept moist. Fertilize regularly with 20-20-20 fertilizer. Pinch stems often to promote branching and compact form. Remove flower buds to encourage vigorous growth all summer and into fall.
Sun Coleus - Able to grow in full sun. Low Maintenance, plant in well drained soil. Water regularly.
Dracaena Spike - Hardy upright accent plant with long sword-shaped leaves growing from a common point. Plant in sun to partial shade. Grows up to 24" tall, spacing 8". Use with flowering bedding plants. Tolerates most soil conditions. Add a balanced slow-release fertilizer to soil when planting.
Geranium - Plants grow up to 24" tall. Plant 12" apart in rich, well-drained soil in full sun, preferably with afternoon shade. Geraniums perform best when diligently watered and fertilized. Remove spent blooms. To prevent fungus, apply water to the ground only, not to the foliage or flowers.
Herbs - Best when planted in a sunny, well-drained location; raised beds and containers are ideal. Most prefer loam or sandy loam soil. Water moderately. Pinch back to control growth. Mature foliage should be harvested regularly to maintain quality and plant vigor. Thyme, oregano, sage, chives, and rosemary are considered perennial in our area. Basil and parsley are annuals.
Impatiens - Plants grow 12" tall and 12" wide. Plant 12" apart in shade in organic-rich soil. Water regularly and mulch to keep the soil cool and to keep the plants blooming. Fertilize impatiens sparingly; if overfed, they stop blooming. Problems: slugs and snails in young plants; use bait or horticulture diatomaceous earth.
Impatiens, New Guinea - Hybrid with large showy flowers, but not as profuse as other impatiens. Less hardy; ideal to grow in pots, hanging baskets, or borders. Plant in full or partial shade.
Joseph's Coat - Plants grow 4-10" tall. Prized for eye-catching yellow-green foliage, compact growth habit, durability. Water regularly.
Mexican Heather - Shrublet 6-24" tall with flexible, leafy branchlets. Small, narrow leaves and tiny purple blooms from summer to frost. Very hardy. Interesting summer color in beds, as formal edging, along paths, in containers. Pinch tips for compact growth. Sun to partial shade.
Penta New Look - Star shaped single red flowers bloom all summer. Plant grows 8-10". Attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Good garden performance and heat tolerant. Sun to partial shade.
Periwinkle/Vinca - Plants grow 9-12" tall and 12- 18" wide. Plant 10" apart in well drained soil in full sun. Vinca is both heat and drought tolerant. Regular summer watering will keep the plants blooming. For best results plant after April 25th to avoid a late frost.
Petunia - Plants grow 8-12" tall. Plant 8-12" apart in sunny location with average to well drained soil. Plants do well in sandy and dry soil. Will benefit from pinching at planting time to encourage bushy growth. If plants become leggy, cut them back and they will soon re-bloom. Problems: susceptible to aphids; treat with insecticidal soap or heavy spray of water.
Portulaca (Moss Rose) - Low grower, 6-8". Great for sun-drenched gardens. Long-blooming annual ground cover. Small red, pink, yellow, orange or white rose-shaped flowers that open early in the morning and close by afternoon. Not good cut flowers. Established plants are highly heat- resistant and drought-tolerant. Will grow in any soil, but flowers best in poor soils. Excellent for edging, rock gardens, containers and hanging baskets. Plants often re-seed.
Salvia - Plants grow 6-24" tall. Plant 8-12" apart in rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly in hot weather. Very sensitive to fertilizer burn; feed lightly but often throughout the summer.
Snapdragon (dwarf) - Plants grow to 6-8". Plant in full sun and water regularly. Reaches peak performance in spring and early summer. Avoid watering foliage when possible. Effective as edging and in rock gardens, raised beds, or containers.
*Sweet Potato Vine `Blackie,' `Margarita,' and `Tricolor'- Grown for their attractive foliage. Blackie has deep purple-black leaves. Margarita's leaves are chartreuse. Tricolor is cream and grayish green with a pinkish tinge. Related to Morning Glory. Plant in full sun. Requires well-drained soil (preferably sandy loam) and plenty of room. Use as contrast specimens in beds, hanging baskets, or borders. 'Margarita' was the Oklahoma Proven annual plant selection in 2002.
Variegated Vinca Vine - Hardy accent plant with trailing long stems covered with broad variegated leaves. Stems are of various lengths up to 24". May be pruned to shape. Excellent for hanging baskets, borders, or walls. Plant in part sun to shade. Keep soil moist and incorporate a slow release fertilizer into the soil when planting.
Zinnia (dwarf) - Grows 12-18" tall with 3" blooms. Plant in full sun in well drained soil; feed generously. Dreamland mix is mildew resistant. Blooms from summer to fall. Loves hot weather.
*#Zinnia, Mexican - Plants grow up to 18" and will spread about 20" with a mounding form. Tolerant of foliar diseases such as powdery mildew and bacterial leaf spot. Single 2-3" blooms are borne just above dark green foliage. Flowers can be cut and used in informal arrangements and, if cut, will reward with flowers all summer long. Plants are carefree with few pests. Heat and drought tolerant with strong heat-of-summer flowering when many other plants have peaked. Easy to grow. Plant in full sun. Profusion Cherry and Profusion Orange were AAS award winners in 1999, and Profusion White was the AAS medal winner in 200l.

PLANTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THE DAY OF THE PLANT SALE (APRIL 17, 2008) FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.

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