Community Calendar of Events

37th Horticulture Industries Show Conference

January 5-6, 2018 | 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

HIS 2018: Growing New Roots with Urban Agriculture Keynote Speaker: Cary Rivard Cary Rivard grew up working in his parents’ greenhouse business in Kansas City, MO, and received his BS in Agriculture Sciences and Biology from Truman State University. He received his MS and PhD in Plant Pathology from North Carolina State University and worked at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems while there. Cary is a Fruit and Vegetable Extension Specialist at Kansas State University in the Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources, and is Director of the Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center located near Kansas City. His research program focuses on sustainable vegetable farming practices and current projects include: high tunnel production systems, vegetable grafting, annual strawberry production, no-till and minimum tillage systems, and reducing postharvest losses. He also coordinates the Growing Growers Kansas City farmer education program (www.growinggrowers.org) and is responsible for www.hightunnels.org. Growing New Roots With Urban Agriculture Friday, January 5th at 9:00 a.m. ​ What do you envision when you hear the term “Urban Agriculture”? Many of us think of space-age vertical farming systems, urban community gardens, or even a grey-haired hippy at the farmer’s market peddling dozens of varieties of beets. However, urban agriculture touches all of the horticulture industry in numerous ways. Consumers across the U.S. are looking to reconnect with the agrarian roots that provide resiliency in our society. Meanwhile, we are seeing symptoms of the disconnect that has arisen between our communities and our agricultural systems, particularly in urban areas. Similar trends can be seen in rural and peri-urban communities, and this issue will not go away as global urbanization continues. These challenges provide a wealth of opportunity for everyone working in horticulture. Opportunities to: capture new audiences and markets, add value to current enterprises, and even facilitate societal change all lay on our doorstep. This presentation will provide some real-life examples of projects in Kansas City and abroad that are working to grow new roots with urban agriculture. ​

Greater Tulsa Home & Garden Show

March 8, 2018 | 5 - 9 p.m. March 9-10, 2018 | 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. March 11, 2018 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

March 8-11, 2018 | River Spirit Expo at Expo Square The Greater Tulsa Home & Garden Show is where you check off your home improvement list! Oklahoma's LARGEST home and garden products trade show has more than 500 exhibitors, offering everything you need for your home improvement project. It is THE home improvement event of the year and one that you don’t want to miss! Floral Sales Reasor's will be back in our new park area this year selling flowers. This has been a huge hit at the show year after year and because of this and little help from the HBA Charitable Foundation, we have been able to donate $10,000 per year to the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma's Food for Kids program. The Cooking Stage is Back! The Oklahoma Natural Gas Cooking with Gas stage is back this year with some amazing talent! Food Hacker Todd Wilbur has been deconstructing America’s most iconic brand-name foods to make the best original clone recipes for use at home. This year Todd Wilbur will be showing us how to make our very own Big Mac and Mrs.Fields Cookies with his copycat recipes. We will also have local favorite chefs showcasing their favorite recipes. Todd Wilbur Schedule: Saturday March 10- 1:30 PM Saturday March 10- 4:30 PM Timber & Beam HomeMADE Stage If you love to DIY, this stage is for you! Mark Bowe, host of DIY Network’s Barnwood Builders will be speaking at the Timber & Beam Home-Made Stage with a passion for craftmanship. Local vendors will also be showing tricks of the trade through special DIY projects throughout the Show. Mark Bowe Schedule: Friday, March 9- 4:00 PM Friday, March 9- 6:30 PM Saturday, March 10- 12:00 PM Saturday, March 10- 3:00 PM

68th Annual Garden Tour, Growing Flowers and Friendship through Gardens

April 21, 2018 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tulsa Garden Club presents Growing Flowers and Friendships Through Gardens, the 68th Annual Garden Tour, Saturday, April 21, 2018. Kick off the Earth Day weekend with five private south Tulsa gardens and two interiors. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Garden Center’s restoration projects for The Mansion at Woodward Park. $10 advance tickets available at Tulsa Garden Center or Eventbrite $15 tickets at any of the featured gardens on Tour day. Children (age 12 and under) are FREE.

Tulsa Audubon Society's 25th Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour & Plant Sale

May 19, 2018 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 20, 2018 | 12 - 5 p.m.

Tulsa Audubon Society's 25th Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour & Plant Sale Sat. May 19, 2018 9-5 & Sun. May 20, 2018 Noon-5 2018 Annual Garden Tour Rain or Shine Admission donation $6 Children under 13 Free Begin the tour at any Tulsa garden - plant sales and organizations at each garden: 1748 S. Evanston Ave. Wild Things Nursery, OK Native Plant Society 3482 S. Gary Pl. Missouri Wildflowers Nursery Birdhouses by Mark, Tulsa Audubon Society 4227 S. Madison Pl. Pine Ridge Gardens 1504 E. 45th Pl. Utopia Gardens, Oxley Nature Center 3111 E. 56th St. Eisenhower International School Life Lab - Outdoor Classroom & Pollinator Garden Duck Creek Farms, Monarch Watch WING-IT (Wildlife In Need Group In Tulsa) Garden Tour Map & Info: www.tulsaaudubon.org 918 521-8894 Enter for a chance to win free native plants! Bring your Garden Tour Program to: Grogg's Green Barn, 10105 E. 61st St., Tulsa, before June 1, 2018. To receive a notice of the 2019 Tour, turn in this flyer with your Email address

MONARCHS, Milkweeds & more!

May 26, 2018 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

MONARCHS, Milkweeds & more! Everything you’d like to know about increasing the Monarch population and Gardening for Butterflies and Pollinators! Saturday, May 26, 2018 9 am - 3 pm Exchange Center, Tulsa Fairgrounds, Gate 12 Presentation by Sandy Schwinn, Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist FREE ADMISSION! PLANT SALE! Nectar & Larval Plants for Butterflies will be for sale! Visit EXHIBITS including Butterfly & Gardening information and more! Tour Tulsa County Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden at 4116 E. 15th St. www.tulsamastergardeners.org (918)746-3701

Mercy Sakes Market

June 1-2, 2018 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Vintage Market in historical hospital, 2 day event

An Affair of the Heart @ RIVER SPIRIT EXPO/Tulsa Fair Grounds

July 13-14, 2018 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. July 15, 2018 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

$10 for all three days/kids 12 and under free An Affair of the Heart Tulsa provides shoppers with a unique opportunity to browse hundreds of retailers from across the nation selling unique, one-of-a-kind items celebrating the craft, skill, art and style of the vendor. Approximately 500 vendors will fill the River Spirit Expo at Expo Square during the show selling everything from housewares and antiques to jewelry and home décor. Browse our current list of vendors by category below. The three-day shopping event features unique, one-of- a-kind and often handmade items from jewelry and handbags to furniture, clothing and gourmet foods.

Tulsa Herb Society July Educational Speaker

July 16, 2018

C. L. Fornari, writer. Speaker, radio host, garden consultant will speak on how we can benefit from a garden created for the senses. Coffee in the morning, iced tea in the afternoon, cocktail in the evening, learn how to recharge.

Green Country RV & Boat Show

July 20, 2018 | 12 - 9 p.m. July 21, 2018 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. July 22, 2018 | 12 - 6 p.m.

Come shop hundreds of exciting new RVs from Tulsa’s top RV dealers going head to head for your business! You’ll find something for everyone from lightweight economy models for first timers, to luxury diesel pushers for total comfort and everything in between. Plus, browse innovative products and services from Powersports and Lifestyle vendors too. And be sure to bring the entire family for free kid’s face painting, balloon animals, bouncy house, slides and fun family entertainment! Newly revamped for 2018, this show promises to be bigger and better, so you’ll not want to miss it!

Home & Garden Expo of Oklahoma

July 27, 2018 | 12 - 8 p.m. July 28, 2018 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. July 29, 2018 | 12 - 5 p.m.

Home projects in the works or looking for someone to get the job done.. Come to the Home & Garden Expo of Oklahoma. See many ideas and find the "right person" for that home remodel or repair.

Tulsa Herb Society Carols and Crumpets

December 1, 2018 | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Carol's and Crumpets is an Herbal craft fair that signals the Christmas season is here. Always held the first Saturday in December at the Tulsa Garden Center, you can get your Christmas shopping and decorating done with the beautiful hand crafted items and fresh greenery. Visit the Tulsa Herb Society’s 29th Carols and Crumpets herbal craft fair at the Tulsa Garden Center on Saturday, Dec. 1st , to find holiday decorations and more. Throughout the year leading up to the event, cooks and crafters of the club create hand-made items that are sold at the fair. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Tulsa Garden Center and Linnaeus Teaching Garden. The club’s main booth will offer live greenery, from evergreens to magnolia branches, that can be used to create wreaths, garlands or centerpieces for the dining table. There are a lot of different handmade items from members and artisans who come and share their wares.

The Grand National Gun Show

December 1-2, 2018