Seminar discusses progressive techniques for gardening

NEWS RELEASE
Issued - January 3, 2012

ARDMORE, Okla. — The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation will host a Vegetable Gardening Seminar from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at the Noble Foundation Kruse Auditorium (located at 2510 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, Okla., 73401).

Attendees will learn about site selection, soil preparation, choosing the right variety of plants, planting considerations and growing techniques, among other topics.

"Gardening can be a difficult proposition in the Southern Great Plains considering the extreme weather and poor soil present in many of our communities," said Steve Upson, Noble Foundation horticulturist. "Participants will learn the latest tools and techniques for overcoming the many challenges to successful gardening."

The event is offered at no charge, but advance registration is required. To register, please contact Tracy Cumbie at 580.224.6411 or 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.