Oklahoma Gardening October 31, 2026

0:00 Welcome to Oklahoma Gardening #5318! 1:46 Easy DIY Pine Cone Craft Transform backyard pinecones into colorful, everlasting zinnias! Learn how to create these easy DIY botanical crafts using simple paint and natural materials. Ideal for grapevine wreaths and tabletop decor, this step-by-step project brings cheerful garden charm indoors year-round. 8:26 Behind the Scenes of America’s Greatest Homecoming Ever wonder what it takes to get campus ready for America’s Greatest Homecoming? Go behind the scenes with OSU Landscape Services as they hand-plant custom pumpkin patches, prep Theta Pond, and craft vibrant displays for 80,000 OSU alumni and fans! 15:29 Snow Removal Tips for Winter Storms and Protecting Your Garden Learn how to keep your garden thriving and your walkways safe through winter freezes. OSU Landscape Services Director John Lee shares how his crew protects the campus landscape by choosing resilient native plants and safely clearing ice without harming your surrounding greenery. The Ultimate Oklahoma Gardening Gift Guide - Clever Tools Every Gardener Will Love Discover the perfect presents for every plant lover with this curated Oklahoma Gardening gift guide—featuring essential tools that bring ease and delight to every yard! 22:40 Lou Anella's Retirement from The Botanic Gardens at OSU Since 1997, Dr. Lou Anella has shaped The Botanic Garden at OSU, spearheading key additions like the Horticulture Education Center and Tree Walk Village while inspiring generations of horticulturists through his humor, passion, and teaching. Thank you for everything, Lou! #oklahomagardening #oklahomastate #GoPokes #diyhomedecor #christmasgifts #AmericasGreatestHomecoming #winterplantcare #5318 Airdate: 10/31/2026 Questions? To find out more information about show topics as well as recipes, articles, videos, fact sheets and other resources, including the directory of local Extension offices, be sure to visit our website. http://oklahomagardening.okstate.edu/ You can also find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklahomagardening/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oklahomagardening/ Oklahoma Gardening is a production of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University and is produced by the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and Agricultural Communications Services. All products featured on this program are for demonstration purposes only. No commercial endorsement is intended.