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SpringFest Returns for its 67th Year

By: Stephani Freeman | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: March 2022

Spring harkens the singing of frogs, warming temperatures, and gardeners dreaming of where to put all the new plants they just have to have this year. If this scene speaks to you, then SpringFest at Woodward Park is an event you won’t want to miss. The annual SpringFest garden market is one of the largest educational events hosted by the Tulsa Garden Center each year, and the longest running garden market in the state.

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A Return to Wine and Roses

By: Stephani Freeman | Category: Special Interest | Issue: September 2021

A Return to Wine and Roses, the Tulsa Garden Center’s long-standing garden party gala event, has been scheduled for Friday evening, Sept. 24 at the ever-gorgeous Linnaeus Teaching Garden in Woodward Park. All proceeds from this fundraising event benefit educational programs and beautification for Tulsa’s favorite midtown oasis.

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Inspiration Cultivation at SpringFest!

By: Macy Goodnight | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: March 2020

The Tulsa Garden Center will host their annual Springfest April 10-11, with something for everyone! Find your cultivation inspiration with an array of plants for sale, as well as resources to learn more about the plants you choose and the garden that you tend. Festivities will include a kid zone, food trucks and concessions, almost 100 vendors, and much more! Read the full article at ValueNews.com.

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A Magical Night In The Park

By: Macy Goodnight | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: September 2019

The Tasting at Woodward Park fundraising gala includes an enchanting evening, strolling under the stars in the exquisite Tulsa Rose Gardens, while sipping incredible wines and sampling delectable cuisine. Guests will receive a commemorative wine glass at check-in, and will then discover an array of upscale fare, lavish wines, fine craft beer and some of Tulsa's finest restaurants and caterers at this garden-party styled affair. The event begins at 7 p.m. Friday, September 27 and ends with a spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Find more details in the September 2019 edition of VALUES News Magazine and at ValueNews.com.

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SpringFest at Woodward Park

By: Dylan Axsom | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2019

SpringFest at Woodward Park is happening on April 5-6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a large variety of plants, gardening information, garden art, a kid’s zone and food and fun for the whole family. Laura Chalus, executive director of the Tulsa Garden Center, invites you to explore the historic Tulsa Rose Garden, the Conservatory Victorian-style greenhouse and the many other attractions Woodward Park has to offer. Find more details about the event in the March 2019 issue of VALUES News Magazine at ValueNews.com.

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Carols & Crumpets

By: Carol Puckett | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2018

The Spirit of Christmas is shining bright during the Tulsa Garden Center’s 29th annual Carols and Crumpets juried craft show and sale, December 1 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Known for it’s incredible selections of gifts, decorations, goodies and greenery; this year’s event plans on being it’s best ever.

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An Iconic Tradition Continues

By: Ashley Waitkus | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: September 2018

The hearts of generations of Tulsans have been captivated by the stunning beauty of Woodward Park. From childhood explorations to senior pictures to scenic weddings, the park offers something for every stage of life. The 70 year old Tulsa Garden Center, a non-profit headquartered in The Mansion at Woodward Park, works tirelessly to ensure Woodward Park, which includes the Tulsa Municipal Rose Gardens, Linnaeus Teaching Garden, The Mansion, surrounding gardens, and the park itself, continues to remain a Tulsa icon for decades to come. The Tulsa Garden Center provides environmental and horticultural education to Tulsans while partnering with the City of Tulsa to maintain and advocate for one of Tulsa’s most treasured locales.

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The Tasting in Woodward Park

By: Deb Kirkpatrick | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2017

For over 20 years, the Tulsa Garden Center hosted An Evening of Wine & Roses, a much-beloved event which truly embodied elegance in the garden. For 2017, this historic event has been transformed into an updated and gorgeous experience which continues the tradition of matching upscale wines with delectable hors d’oeuvres, all while enjoying some of the most beautiful gardens in Tulsa.

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Spring at the Tulsa Garden Center

By: Mike Blake | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: April 2017

Spring is a great time of year to take up new hobbies. With the nicer weather and flowers blooming, gardening is a seasonal favorite, especially in Tulsa. Whether you’re an experienced gardener looking for some new tricks or starting completely new in this refreshing pastime, be sure to check out these different events happening in April at the Tulsa Garden Center.

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Ten Years of Growth

By: Mike Blake | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: June 2016

Mark your calendar to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Linnaeus Teaching Garden, a project of the Tulsa Garden Center, on June 4, 2016.

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Grow Your Garden

By: Mike Blake | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: April 2016

Is this the year, everyone envies your garden? Whatever your skill level, SpringFest Garden Market and Festival is a must visit for your 2016 garden, and admission is free. Tulsa Garden Center can help you create a great garden that will be the envy of your neighbors and friends. Join us at 2435 S. Peoria Ave. on April 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the annual SpringFest Garden Market and Festival, where you will find everything needed to create a beautiful garden. There will be a large variety of plants, gardening information, garden art, unique art and craft vendors, a kid’s zone with fun activities, and food and fun for the whole family.

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Spring Into Gardening

By: Mike Blake | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: February 2016

The Tulsa Garden Center is pleased to announce that the Gardening InfoFair, the ever-popular kick-off to the spring gardening season, will be held on February 20, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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An Evening of Wine & Roses

By: Mike Blake | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2015

Exceptional wines and creative hors d’oeuvres to please the most sophisticated palette blend with the scent of roses and gentle breezes whispering through the trees to create an exceptional sensory experience at the 21st annual An Evening of Wine & Roses. The region’s oldest and largest wine tasting event will be held on September 25, 2015, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Tulsa Municipal Rose Garden.

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Linnaeus Teaching Garden 9th Anniversary

By: Mike Blake | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: June 2015

Come celebrate Tulsa’s unique garden treasure, the Linnaeus Teaching Garden, in Woodward Park, a project of the Tulsa Garden Center.

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Plant Your Feet at SpringFest

By: Mike Blake | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: April 2015

Is your garden the one everyone drives by for inspiration, or are you the black sheep gardener of the neighborhood?

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Garden Info Fair Set for February 21

By: Mike Blake | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: February 2015

Get ready for spring!

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Portraits of a Garden

By: Mike Blake | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2014

To Tulsa area amateur photographers of all ages: Tulsa Garden Center offers you the opportunity to exhibit your photographic art during the Portraits of a Garden Amateur…

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Enjoy An Evening of Wine & Roses

By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2014

Memorable wines, soft moonlight and the fragrance of roses combine to create a magical experience at Tulsa Garden Center’s An Evening of Wine & Roses on Friday, Se…

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Rain Barrels, An Environmental Solution

By: Mike Blake | Category: Other | Issue: July 2014

Tulsa Garden Center and Coca-Cola present Rain Barrels, An Environmental Solution, on Thursday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. Alexander Riera of Coca-Cola will present this works…

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May Fun at Tulsa Garden Center

By: Mike Blake | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: May 2014

Don’t miss the many wonderful events happening at the Tulsa Garden Center this month!

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Gardeners, Spring Into Action

By: Mike Blake | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2014

Now’s the time to plan your garden. Tulsa Garden Center can help you create a great garden that will be the envy of your neighbors and friends.

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Weed ’Em and Reap

By: Mike Blake | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: March 2014

Join Woodward Park ­gardeners Reuben Evans and Chip Christian as they ­present “The World of Plants in the Woodward Park Conservatory.” This ­presentation will be…

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Portraits of a Garden

By: Mike Blake | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: January 2014

To Tulsa area amateur photographers of all ages: Tulsa Garden Center offers you the opportunity to exhibit your photographic art during the Portraits of a Garden Amateur…

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Plot Your October Schedule at Tulsa Garden Center

By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2013

The Tulsa Garden Center has many wonderful events ­coming up in the month of October!    The annual Fall Sale of African Violets and other ­gesneriads will be held Saturday, October 5.

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An Evening of Wine & Roses

By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2013

Memorable wines, romantic moonlight and the heady ­fragrance of roses all combine to create a magical experience at Tulsa Garden Center’s 19th annual An Evening of Wine & Roses.

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Grow Your Garden

By: Mike Blake | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: April 2013

Is it spring yet? Even if you can’t tell by the weather, now’s the time to be planning your garden.

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Portraits of a Garden

By: Mike Blake | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: January 2013

To Tulsa area amateur ­photographers of all ages: Tulsa Garden Center offers you the opportunity to exhibit your ­photographic art during the Portraits of a Garden Ama…

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Garden Activities In Bloom This Month

By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: October 2012

The month of October is filled with fun, educational activities at the Tulsa Garden Center, located at 2435 S. Peoria.

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An Evening of Wine & Roses

By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: September 2012

Memorable wines, romantic moonlight and the heady ­fragrance of roses all combine to create a magical experience at Tulsa Garden Center’s 18th annual An Evening of Wine & Roses.

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A Perennial Favorite

By: Mike Blake | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: April 2012

An evening for all hosta lovers! Join the Hosta Connection of Tulsa on April 24, 2012 at the Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria, for a fabulous hosta sale and lecture.

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Don’t Learn by Trowel and Error

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: Special Interest | Issue: February 2012

Get ready for spring!

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Portraits of a Garden

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: Special Interest | Issue: January 2012

To Tulsa area amateur ­photographers of all ages: Tulsa Garden Center would like to give you the opportunity to exhibit your art of photography during the “Portraits …

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Eat, Drink and Be Rosy

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: Special Interest | Issue: September 2011

During an evening of moonlight, there will be wine flowing amid the scent of roses when Tulsa Garden Center presents their annual fall fundraiser, An Evening of Wine & Roses.

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Creative Garden Classes for Kids

By: Value News | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: July 2011

The Tulsa Garden Center is adding a new class to its ­children’s curriculum.

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SpringFest Garden Market and Festival

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: April 2011

Spring is just around the corner! Gardeners, are you ready to plant your garden?

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Tulsa Garden Center Presents Annual Gardening Info Fair

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: Special Interest | Issue: February 2011

Gardeners, get ready for spring with free information!

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Portraits of a Garden 2011

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: Special Interest | Issue: January 2011

Amateur photographers of all ages, Tulsa Garden Center would love to exhibit your talent for all of the Tulsa area public to view during the Portraits of a Garden Amateu…

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An Evening of Wine & Roses

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: September 2010

During an evening of moonlight amid the scent of roses, there will be wine flowing when Tulsa Garden Center presents their annual fall fundraiser: An Evening of Wine & Roses.

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SpringFest Garden Market and Festival

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: April 2010

Gardeners, are you ready for spring? Let Tulsa Garden Center help you get started on your garden planting.

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Tulsa Garden ­Center’s Annual Gardening Info Fair

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: February 2010

Gardeners, get ready for spring with free information!

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Portraits of a Garden Amateur ­Photography Contest and Exhibition

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: Other | Issue: January 2010

Amateur photographers of all ages, Tulsa Garden Center would love to exhibit your talent for all of the Tulsa area public to view during the Portraits of a Garden Amateu…

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An Evening of Wine and Roses

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2009

Tulsa Garden Center is pleased to present Tulsa’s premiere fall celebration of wine and food, An Evening of Wine & Roses.

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Visit SpringFest Garden Market and Festival April 10-11

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: April 2009

Spring is here! Are you ready to plant your garden? Let Tulsa Garden Center help you get ready.

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Tulsa Garden Center Presents Annual Gardening Info Fair

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: Other | Issue: February 2009

Free information!

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Portraits of a Garden Photography Contest

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: Other | Issue: January 2009

Do you love taking pictures with your camera? Are you especially interested in photographing nature, beautiful flowers, shrubs, birds and water?

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An Evening of Wine and Roses

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2008

Get ready to experience the sweet smell of roses, spectacular wines, scrumptious foods, and a sky full of stars as Tulsa Garden Center presents Tulsa’s premiere fall w…

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An Evening with Holly Hoffmann, Landscape Designer

By: Monica Orosz | Category: Other | Issue: July 2008

Are you interested in learning about garden design and horticulture? A fantastic opportunity awaits you at the Tulsa Garden Center.

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“Portraits of a Garden” Photo Contest Winners

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2008

On January 17, 2008 a reception was held at Tulsa Garden Center for all amateur photographers participating in the Portraits of a Garden Photo Contest and Exhibit and their guests.

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Tulsa Garden Center Presents Annual Gardening Info Fair

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: February 2008

Gardeners get ready for spring! Find all the answers to your gardening questions at Tulsa Garden Center’s annual Gardening Info Fair on February 16th from 10 am to 4 pm.

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Portraits of a Garden

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: Photography | Issue: January 2008

As the seasons change, the views in the garden change.

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An Evening of Wine & Roses

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2007

The Tulsa Garden Center is pleased to announce the return of Tulsa’s premiere fall wine and food event.

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A Celebration of Blooms

By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: June 2007

In honor of its recent donation of $80,000 to the Tulsa Parks Department, the Tulsa Garden Club was honored by the Tulsa Garden Center with a ceremony to dedicate 544 ne…

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SpringFest

By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2007

Spring has sprung! Are you ready to start digging in the dirt to make your landscape beautiful again after the long, cold winter?

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Get Ready for Spring Planting

By: Thom Golden | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: February 2007

So, spring is just around the corner and you’re looking out at your garden and wondering what you’re going to do to give that boring yard a little pizzazz.

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Photo Contest

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2006

A toddler smelling flowers, brilliant colors of fall leaves, snow packed trees shimmering in the winter light or a bed of spring tulips. During every season the images of our world change.

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An Evening of Wine & Roses

By: Cheryl Johnson | Category: Other | Issue: September 2006

It’s time for the eagerly anticipated annual Tulsa tradition – An Evening of Wine and Roses, a wonderful event with the perfect venue.

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