We are excited to bring back the Spring Gardening Conference!

Our Spring Gardening Conference will be in Ada, Oklahoma at the Pontotoc County Agri-Plex Convention Center on Friday, March 6th.

Registration is $25 per person and will cover materials and lunch. Pre-registration by February 27th is required to get a head count for lunch. You can pre-register at the Pontotoc County OSU Extension office.

Our topics for the conference includes:

• Growing Tomatoes in Oklahoma: Do you have trouble growing tomatoes in Oklahoma? Let's dive into some tips to help them thrive!
• Seed Saving: Benefits and Best Practices of seed saving.
• Farmers Market: How to get started and Oklahoma regulations you need to know from ODAFF.
• Bradford Pears and Other Invasive Species: Why are bradford pears invasive? What are some native alternatives to invasive species?
• The Three Sisters: An ancient Gardening Wisdom Still Used Today. Corn, beans, and squash are traditional, symbiotic crops vital to Chickasaw agriculture, culture, and sustenance.
• Seeding Native Plants: What Native Plants can be planted in Oklahoma?