April 19: The American Begonia Society will host a begonia exhibit and plant sale on Saturday April 19, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Will Rogers Garden Center in Oklahoma City at the corner of I-44 and NW 36th Street. The Begonia Exhibit will display representative species and cultivars for the cane-like, shrub-like, rhizatomous and trailing growth classes of begonias. The plant sale will feature approximately 150 species and cultivars of tropical begonias. For more information, please contact Mark Howery at (405) 447-3641.

April 20: 8th Annual OSU Turfgrass Classic at Stillwater Country Club, 5215 W. Country Club Dr., Stillwater. A Benefit Tournament for the OSU Student Chapter of the Golf course Superintendents Association of America. 4-Man Scramble with a 8 a.m. Shotgun Start. Questions? Contact James Hempfling at (580) 402-6184 or jameshempfling@hotmail.com. Need Directions?

April 22 - 27: Festival of the Arts, Myriad Botanical Garden, OKC, OK.  Make the Myriad Botanical Gardens your base of exploration during the 42nd annual Festival of the Arts. The Gardens are home to the Festival’s moving sculpture exhibit and kids’ activity tent. The newly renovated Water Stage will host a wide array of musical performances. The Crystal Bridge will be open extended hours during the Festival: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more Festival information, visit www.artscouncilokc.com.

May 3 & 4: The Central Oklahoma Cactus & Succulent Society welcomes you to their Annual Exhibition and Sale at Will Rogers Exhibition Hall, 3400 N.W. 36th Street, Oklahoma City. Check with the experts for advice on plant care while checking out the rare and beautiful cacti and succulents available. Many are not seen in the OKC area except during this annual show. Open Saturday from 8:30 am to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 am until 4 p.m. For more information contact Fred Hill, 405-794-4160 or e-mail: f-hill@sbcglobal.net .

May 8: Crystal Bridge Bug Out, OKC, OK. Help the Crystal Bridge take a bite out of its pesky pest population with this annual ladybug release, part of our Integrated Pest Management Program. Thousands of these polka-dotted hungry helpers will chow down on pests that are bugging our plants. Great for the entire family and an excellent educational opportunity! Crafts, games and other bug-related activities are part of the fun. The release kicks off at 9:30 a.m. and ladybugs are only available while they last. Regular admission rates apply. 

May 10 & 11: Tulsa Area Iris Society is sponsoring a Second Iris Show at the Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria. Bring Mom by to see the hundreds of varieties of irises. The event is open to the public from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Lee Whelpley at 918-455-4206 for more information.

May 11: Mother's Day at the Crystal Bridge, OKC, OK.  Treat mom to a garden of delights with FREE ADMISSION at the Crystal Bridge. All moms accompanied by a paying family member get in free. Moms will also eligible for a special prize drawing. The Gardens is one of several downtown attractions, including the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and Oklahoma City National Memorial, offering special admission rates.

May 20:  Landscape Plant In-Service Extenion Educator Training at Sunshine Nursery, Clinton, OK. For more information, please contact Mike Schnelle at 405-744-7361. 

May 28: IPM Workshop at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. Check back later for more details.  Contact Mike Schnelle 405-744-7361 for information. 

June 6 - November 27: Passports to Plants at the Crystal Bridge, OKC, OK. Take a trip around the world with the Myriad Botanical Gardens’ newest exhibit, Passport to Plants. Our exhilarating and interactive exhibit will whisk you on a fun-filled exploration of dense jungles, high mountaintops and remote rivers. No luggage required - just bring your sense of adventure! Pick up your Passport at the Crystal Bridge Gift Shop and prepare to explore the world.

June 7: Garden Fest at the OSU Botanical Gardens, Stillwater, OK. Eric Grissell, keynote speaker, is a professional entomologist and amateur gardener with a humorous twist on garden writing. Grissell has gardened since the age of 8 and has been an avid entomologist since the age of 11. The day will be filled with horticultural presentations, demonstrations, and garden tours. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call 405-744-5404.

June 15: Father's Day at the Crystal Bridge, OKC, OK. Celebrate dad with a trifecta of downtown fun. Dads get in FREE at the Crystal Bridge when accompanied by a paying family member. Plus, all dads are eligible for a special prize drawing. Check out other Dad’s Day specials at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and the Oklahoma City National Memorial.

June 16 -20: Junior Master Gardener at the Crystal Bridge, OKC, OK. Have a little sprout in your garden? Help them grow at our Junior Master Gardener summer camp. The Gardens welcomes children ages seven to 12 for a weeklong day camp introducing trees, flowers, insects and more. Registration is $35 and includes Crystal Bridge admission and all needed supplies.

June 18-21:  Southern Region Master Gardener Conference, Oklahoma City, OK. For more information contact David Hillock.