Gardening seminar offers growing, management tips

NEWS RELEASE
Issued - January 20, 2010

ARDMORE, Okla. — Interest in producing vegetables and fruits in personal gardens has continued to grow through recent years.

To assist new gardeners in learning fundamental skills, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation's Agricultural Division will host a Basic Gardening Seminar from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, located just east of the Noble Foundation's campus in Ardmore.

"This is a timely event considering the current economic climate and the public's heightened interest in local foods and healthy living." said Steve Upson, Noble Foundation horticulturist. "We will be sharing a multitude of growing and management techniques that southern Oklahoma gardeners can utilize to make their gardening experience less frustrating and more productive."

Upson will discuss topics such as site, soil and water requirements for crop production; growing and planting techniques; and weed and pest control. A brief discussion on wildlife damage and prevention will also be given.

The event is offered at no charge, but advanced registration is required. To register, please contact Tracy Cumbie at 580.224.6411 or register online at www.noble.org/AgEvents.

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For media inquiries concerning the Noble Foundation, please contact:

J. Adam Calaway

jacalaway@noble.org

The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. (www.noble.org), headquartered in Ardmore, Okla., is a nonprofit organization conducting agricultural, forage improvement and plant biology research; assisting farmers and ranchers through educational and consultative agricultural programs; and providing grants to nonprofit charitable, educational and health organizations.