Horticulture

The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Center is dedicated to bringing you the latest research-based information for your lawn and garden.

For answers to any of your horticulture questions, call one of our on-duty Master Gardener volunteers Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:00 p.m. at (405) 321-4774.

Search the OSU Fact Sheet library to answer your lawn and garden questions.

Soil and Water Testing Soils, Water & Forage Analytical Laboratory - Price List

A soil test can prevent a "shot in the dark" concerning fertilizer applications and pH.  General soil tests consist of 12-20 core samples per location, minus any plant matter (ex: turf from the soil surface).  The cores can then be combined and mixed to get a representative sample of your specific location.  One quart of soil in a plastic or paper sack is an adequate amount to submit for analysis. Soil probes, to assist in the sampling process, are available for checkout from the extension office. Soil samples can be dropped off at the Cleveland County Extension Office, 601 E Robinson, Norman, Oklahoma.  

For more information, contact the Cleveland County Extension office (405) 321-4774.

Becoming a Master Gardener
The Master Gardener Program is designed to provide education and technical training to persons interested in plants and how they grow. Requirements include attending the Master Gardener classes, which consist of approximately 56 hours of training from OSU State and County Horticulture Specialists.   

After completing the Master Gardener classes, you must complete 60 hours of service to become certified.  Service hours are supervised by the Cleveland County OSU Extension Service office and include 48 hours at the Master Gardener desk and 12 hours working in the Demonstration and Teaching Garden.  Each spring the trainees begin work in the extension office answering general lawn and garden questions for the public.  This training is a wonderful way to learn and share knowledge with the community.  A new class begins in the Fall of each year. 

Once you become certified, you may choose to join the Cleveland County Master Gardener Association.  To stay active, we requre you to pay dues, which are $10/year, and complete 20 Continuing Education hours and 20 Service hours. 

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Horticulture Fact Sheets