Congratulations to Lavender Valley Acres, the recipient of the RedBud Award for Outstanding Agritourism Attraction at the Annual RedBud Awards Program. Full Story >>

On May 13, USDA-APHIS proposed lifting the restrictions on the interstate movement of three Berberis thunbergii varieties. Full Story >>

Your HR Resource (Laura Moxley) -- May 14, 2013 -- Navigating the swiftly changing employment and labor laws can be daunting. Employers should familiarize themselves with key components and then position a long term strategy for the workforce. Let's take a brief look at what's going on in Oklahoma that will impact your business... Full Story >>

On May 9, the Senate Judiciary Committee takes up S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. The bill, a product of months of careful bipartisan negotiation, seeks to establish a 21st Century immigration system worthy of the United States of America.

Seasonal bee swarms have prompted several telephone calls to the Department of Agriculture the past couple of weeks. Honeybee population declines and bee hive health have been reported in the news recently, perhaps leading to an increased awareness of honeybees and their activity. Full Story >>

With the window to respond to the 2012 Census of Agriculture officially closing on May 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging farmers and ranchers not to miss this opportunity to be counted and help determine the future of farming in America. Full Story >>

"Now, therefore, I, Dewey F. Bartlett, Jr., Mayor of the City of Tulsa, do hereby proclaim July 2013 as "Smart Irrigation Month" in the City of Tulsa." Full Story >>

Governor Mary Fallin has proclaimed July of 2013 as "Smart Irrigation Month" in the State of Oklahoma. Full Story >>

Last week, ANLA submitted comments to the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means regarding the importance of maintaining the Nursery Industry's ability to use cash accounting practices. Full Story >>

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a marathon immigration hearing on Monday, April 22. Full Story >>

Long-time Republican activist Rodd Moesel was awarded the 2013 OKGOP Ronald Reagan Award on April 19th. Full Story >>

ANLA and OFA applaud a landmark agreement in principle on the agricultural provisions of the Senate immigration reform bill. Full Story >>

A bill protecting the rights of agritourism operators has been signed into law by Gov. Mary Fallin. Full Story >>

USDA grant applications for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects are due April 30, 2013.  The deadline for guaranteed loan applications is July 15, 2013.

Last week the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) informed the USDA that Apple Proliferation Phytoplasma (APP) was identified from an apple orchard (Pacific Gala) in Nova Scotia, Canada. Full Story >>

Linda Shackelford, long-time ONLA member and past-president of OGGA, received the DASNR Champion Award on Tuesday, April 9th. Full Story >>

A recent comparison of EPA priority nonpoint source pollutant reduction numbers from across the nation shows that Oklahoma again ranks as the number one state when it comes to reducing harmful nutrients from our streams and rivers. Full Story >>

Jeanetta Cooper (ODAFF) shares information from Minnesota that could affect you. Full Story >>

Joe Magazzi shares how integrating biologicals into your program is smart, simple and cost-effective Full Story >>

USDA-APHIS recently released the results of an Environmental Assessment regarding treatment strategies for Imported Fire Ants (IFA). Full Story >>

Syngenta Flowers Introduces 93 New Plant Varieties to Growers for 2013-2014 Season Full Story >>

A trip to Wichita, a visit to the lavender fields of Apache or several activities at your local botanical garden - there is much for you and your family to participate in.

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new Form I-9. Full Story >>

The broad, automatic federal spending cuts known as "sequestration" were never really intended to take effect. Yet, the deadline for Congress and the Obama Administration to replace them with a more surgical approach has come and gone. Full Story >>

Colorado Department of Agriculture has made two changes to their Japanese beetle quarantine. Full Story >>

Miner's Equipment and Truck Repair is hosting a free Chain Saw Safety and Application Training Class on Wednesday, March 27th from 7:30 to 2:30.  Class size is limited to the first 50 registrants. Full Story >>

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is pleased to announce it is accepting scholarship applications for 2013. HRI will award $21,000 in student scholarships in 2013. Full Story >>

The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund, dedicated to one of the most honored horticultural leaders and humanitarian, provides aid for students in the industry.  Applications for scholarships are currently being accepted, with a deadline of May 31, 2013.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (aka ACA) is moving forward. Effective 2014, the Act will require all individuals in the United States to have some form of health insurance. Referred to as mandates, this provision will impact all employers with 50 or more full time equivalent employees, known as “pay or play”. Full Story >>

Dr. Jules Janick has been chosen as the Oklahoma Horticultural Society's speaker for the 2013 Winter Meeting.

Ornamental plant production industry members are requested to participate in a survey from the University of Maryland.

Momentum is building for a federal legislative effort to modernize America’s immigration system.

USDA Extends Census Deadline, Reminds Producers It Is Not too Late
Many Farmers Already Counted, Are You One?
Full Story >>

The Water Garden Expo will be held on Thursday, February 7th and Friday, February 8th at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Full Story >>

Join us this Thursday at the Broken Arrow Campus of Tulsa Technology Center for Landscape Contractors' Day! Full Story >>

The International Code Council Consensus Committee on Landscape Irrigation Emission Devices has produced a first draft of ASABE/ICC 802-201.

DID YOU KNOW 2014 begins your Western Nursery & Landscape Association's 125th Anniversary? Full Story >>

Steven Dale Connor, 50, of Tulsa, died on Monday, December 24, 2012. Full Story >>

Victoria Ann Gonzales, 59, of Blanchard, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at her home.

ONLA has partnered with SouthWestern Association on a federally-funded joint-project with Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology to help businesses and their employees.  Sign up to participate for no cost no later than January 15th by contacting the ONLA office.

TSYS offers free $50 Visa prepaid gift card. Full Story >>

The Environmental Working Group joined with several groups to call on lawmakers to stop a secret farm bill from being attached to any legislation designed to straighten out the nation's finances. Full Story >>

Upwards of 250 leaders in the faith, law enforcement, business, and agricultural communities joined in Washington last week to call on Congress to repair America's broken immigration system. Full Story >>

EPA has requested that a U.S. district court dismiss a "mega-suit" which challenges the registration of 382 pesticide active ingredients as it fails to identify specific violations of the Endangered Species Act. Full Story >>

Craig Regelbrugge, who spoke at the membership meeting held during the 2012 ONLA Annual Convention and Trade Show shares more on a concept he shared with our members:  "Bibles, Badges, Business". Full Story >>

The National Green Centre has received a USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant to provide education on the Sustainable Sites Initiative to plant growers looking to meet SITES requirements and provide plants for SITES certified projects. Full Story >>

Join National Green Centre exhibitors at a series of Learning Centers offered during the convention.

Syngenta, an ONLA member announces:  National Park Services Chooses Spicy Cheryl Orange Garden Mums from Syngenta Flowers for White House Gardens Full Story >>

Recommendations and decisions to use "least toxic pesticides" and "pesticides as a last resort" have flourished in the last decade, but according to three scientific organizations, these are not the correct approaches to the pesticide component of an Integrated Pest Management program. Full Story >>

From Jeanetta Cooper (ODAFF):  Now we have an ash disease to watch for along with emerald ash borer. Full Story >>

Exhibit Space is available to reserve for the 2013 ONLA Annual Convention and Trade Show. Full Story >>

The U.S. Department of Labor is announcing the implementation of electronic filing in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs. . . Full Story >>

Water Garden Expo 2013 will be held on Thursday, February 7th and Friday, February 8th in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Full Story >>

A recent report from the US GAO shows that over 90% of employer applications for H-2A workers were approved in 2011, but some employers experienced processing delays.  This report shares information and recommendations on these delays and could assist you in avoiding such delays.

Please welcome your newest ONLA board members

Harlan Hamernik, founder of Bluebird Nursery, Clarkson, Nebraska, passed away on October 15th. Full Story >>

ONLA is growing at a record pace.  Please welcome our newest members! Full Story >>

Join these fine exhibitors on the trade show floor at the 2012 ONLA Annual Convention and Trade Show. Full Story >>

To see the latest information about CEUs at the ONLA Convention. . . Full Story >>

Congratulations to the 2012 recipients of the ONLA Scholarships. Full Story >>

OKASLA's Public Awareness Event:  Rededicating The Philbrook

Saturday, September 1st at 10:30 a.m. Full Story >>

Horn Seed Company closes its doors after 91 years of business. Full Story >>

Carroll Marion Emberton, former Executive Secretary of the Oklahoma Nursery and Landscape Association, friend and colleague, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012. Full Story >>

ONLA asks you to fill out a short, nine-question survey to measure feedback on the possibility of offering an association endorsed healthcare plan. Full Story >>

Tommy Joe Wells of Yukon passed away on June 23, 2012. Full Story >>

The OSU Pesticide Safety Education Program will conduct a Lawn care CEU program from 9 am to 12:30 pm on July 13 at the Oklahoma County Extension Office Full Story >>

Governor Mary Fallin has proclaimed July, 2012 as "Smart Irrigation Month" in the State of Oklahoma Full Story >>

July is Smart Irrigation Month!  Smart Practices.  Smart Technology.  Smart Business.

The schedule of sessions for the Greenhouse Production Short Course has been announced. Full Story >>

Our very own president, Tabitha West, of Cedar Valley Nurseries has been named One of Greenhouse Product News's "Top 40 Under 40". Full Story >>

ONLA has welcomed several new members in just the past few weeks. Full Story >>

Tom and Darinda Montgomery announce the wedding of their daughter, Kylie to David Starnes II, on June 2nd, 2012.

Floriculture is a growing industry in Oklahoma.  More and more people are taking an interest in greenhouse production. Full Story >>

Syngenta Flowers introduces more than 100 new plant varieties for 2012-2013 season. Full Story >>

Japanese spurge, Pachysandra terminalis, has recently been identified as a new host of boxwood blight. Full Story >>

Jeanetta Cooper of the Plant Protection Program (ODAFF Consumer Protection Services) shares information about this new quarantine.

ONLA is growing at a record pace!  Please join with us as we welcome our newest members. Full Story >>

As reported by The Oklahoma Farm Report:  The white flag of surrender has been held up by the Obama Administration, after a huge backlash swept across rural America to the Department of Labor's decision to crack down on youth 16 or younger that wanted to work for anyone on a farm that was not owned by their parents. Full Story >>

"U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) have introduced common sense legislation this week, the Preserving America’s Family Farm Act"

Two ONLA Members have been listed in Nursery Retailer Magazine's "Top 100". Full Story >>

ONLA just continues to grow!  Welcome our newest members. Full Story >>

Guthrie Greenhouses was featured on Oklahoma City's KFOR's "Is This A Great State or What" news segment. Full Story >>

The IR-4 Project was established by Congress in 1963 to assist domestic growers of fruits, vegetables, herbs, ornamentals and other specialty crops...

Haldor Howard of OSU-OKC has been awarded the L. E. "Dean" Stringer Award for Teaching Excellence for 2011-2012. Full Story >>

On February 10th, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the H-2B Comprehensive Final Rule, which will take effect on April 23, 2012. Full Story >>

SIMPLE WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CRIMINAL LIABILITY IN A TIME OF INCREASED IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

In reaction to an increasingly hostile climate to illegal immigration in the United States Federal Agencies charged with enforcing immigration laws have stepped up prosecutions of US employers found to be knowingly employing unauthorized workers.

Nominate a person or organization for an Irrigation Association annual award. IA is now accepting nominations for its 2012 awards. Full Story >>

ONLA members are eligible to register at reduced PLANET membership rates to attend the annual Student Career Days Event to be held March 22-25, 2012 at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. Full Story >>

Trees are needed for parks, schools, streets, yards and other locations in Joplin and Duquesne, Missouri, after the destruction of the EF5 tornado of May 22, 2011.

OSU-OKC presents their Job Expo on Thursday, March 8th from 10:00 to 1:30.  This event is an excellent opportunity for green industry businesses to meet students and prospective employees. Full Story >>

ONLA just keeps growing!  Please welcome our new members: Full Story >>

Bobby Lenis Wells, owner of Bob Wells Nursery of Lindale, Texas and ONLA member, passed away at age 76 on December 6th, 2011.

A new addition has been made to our Member Business Directory:  an availability link.

The detection of a boxwood disease not known to occur in the U.S. has been reported on several species of boxwood in North Carolina, Connecticut, Virginia, Rhode island, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, and New York.
Full Story >>

UPDATE:  This position has been filled.  OSU Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department announces a vacancy for Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture. Full Story >>

Flower trialing has been in progress for many summers at the John E. Kirkpatrick Horticulture Center at OSU-OKC. Full Story >>

Sterility in most living organisms in nature is the end of the line. The fundamental obligation of every generation of every species is to reproduce itself. Otherwise, you will be soon known only as a fossil.

The Cleveland County OSU Extension Office presents the Norman Garden Festival coming Saturday, April 14th.

Welcome to our four newest members of ONLA.

Bob Martin of Martinbird Tree Farm is featured in an article in today's "Oklahoman". Full Story >>

President Obama will soon sign into law a bill that will prohibit the implementation of the Department of Labor's (DOL's) H-2B wage rule for the remainder of fiscal year 2012, which runs through September 30, 2012. Full Story >>

Welcome to our newest members!

It is with sadness that we share the news that Cliff Huey passed away early this morning.

Members Holiday Open House - This Sunday, December 11, 1 - 4 p.m.
Full Story >>

Irrigation, Sixth Edition, the perfect gift for any irrigation professional, is now available for purchase in the Irrigation Association's online bookstore. Full Story >>

An emergency rulemaking regarding the commercial production of castor beans will be presented to the State Board of Agriculture for consideration on December 13, 2011. Full Story >>

The American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA) has filed official comments on a recent USDA proposal to restrict importation of dozens of genera and species of plants from most parts of the world. Full Story >>

Pondliner.com presents the 2012 Water Garden Expo, February 9th & 10th at the Shawnee Exposition Center in Shawnee, OK. Full Story >>

In a positive move, the federal judge hearing the Bayou Lawn and Landscape Services et al v. Solis case in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Florida has denied a petition by the Comité de Apoyo a Los Trabajadores Agrícolas and several other worker unions to intervene in the case. Full Story >>

As the 2011 growing season comes to an end the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers Nationwide to gather final year-end production numbers. Full Story >>

ONLA welcomes our newest members! Full Story >>

Join The Garden Center at Shawnee Feed for a Holiday Open House on Friday, November 25th from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Full Story >>

Ada and Apache are hosting Unwanted Pesticide Disposals.

Support Keep Oklahoma Beautiful and enter to win the "Racing Fan's Experience of a Lifetime" at the Daytona 500!

ONLA is happy to announce several new members who have joined over the past few weeks.  Welcome to . . . Full Story >>

DOWNERS GROVE, IL -  The American Garden Award has just closed voting for the 2011 voting season and it was an exciting race! Full Story >>

Current water issues facing Oklahoma will be at the forefront Oct. 18-19 during the joint 9th annual Oklahoma Water Resources Research Institute Water Research Symposium and 32nd annual Governor's Water Conference.

The Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Workers' Compensation Workshop on Thursday, October 20th from 11:30 - 1:00.

Myriad Botanical Gardens in downtown Oklahoma City is celebrating its Grand Re-Opening this Saturday, October 15th. Full Story >>

Join the ONLA board of directors!  We are currently looking to fill four Regional Director positions:  two for the West region and two for the East region. Full Story >>

Thank you to the generosity of those who participated in the "Save The Clock Tower" Auction during this year's convention and trade show, the ONLA scholarship fund has grown by Full Story >>

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2011 ONLA Annual Convention and Trade Show a success! Full Story >>

Let's give a warm welcome to our newest board member, elected during the Allied Member Breakfast on Friday, September 23rd.  And congratulations to our new panel of executive directors.

The 2011 ONLA Annual Convention and Trade Show is under way! Full Story >>

Our thoughts are with the Montgomery family.  Jeane Montgomery passed away on Saturday, September 17th. Full Story >>

ONLA is pleased to announce several new members. Full Story >>

The ANLA has put out a call to Take Action regarding two pending Department of Labor regulations that will make the H-2B program virtually unusable. Full Story >>

ONLA is an affiliate member of Irrigation Association.  To view the September issue of the Irrigation Association's E-Times, click here.

Earlier this week Harrell's released its new smartphone application available through iTunes and the Android Marketplace. Full Story >>

The National Green Centre, presented by the Western Nursery & Landscape Association, will return to Greater Kansas City (Overland Park Convention Center) January 8 & 9, 2012, as it continues its annual rotation between Kansas City and St Louis.

Stephen Eberle of Tulsa, who worked with Vaughn Seed Company, now Syngenta, passed away on August 5th. Full Story >>

Our congratulations go out to Charles and Linda Shackelford! Full Story >>

Not an exhibitor at this year's show, but you still want to support ONLA and bring attention to your business?

Here a few ways to make that happen:
Full Story >>

The Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden has several upcoming events to add to your calendar!

Oklahoma State University Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department hosts "Current Challenges in Horticulture and Landscape Architecture" on Thursday, August 25th from 8:30 to 4:30 at the Wes Watkins Center on the Stillwater campus.
Full Story >>

Sign up now to attend this year's ONLA Annual Convention and Trade Show!

Welcome our newest members to ONLA! Full Story >>

Come out to Landscape Contractors' Day on Thursday, June 16th.  Doors open at 3:00 at the Horticulture Pavilion on the OSU-OKC campus.

ONLA's Landscape Contractors' Day is just around the corner.  Register today and double your chances to win in our prize drawings! Full Story >>

ONLA remembers Arlie Perry, who passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011. Full Story >>

Turfgrass Pest Management Field Day is going to be held on June 15, 2011 at the Oklahoma Botanic Garden Association Education Building located near the corner of Virginia and Sangre roads in Stillwater, OK. Full Story >>

Linnaeus Teaching Garden at The Tulsa Garden Center is celebrating its 5th Anniversary on Saturday, June 4th from 9:00 to 3:00

ONLA's Landscape Contractors' Day is coming to Oklahoma State University at Oklahoma City on Thursday, June 16th.  Please visit our events page to sign up as an exhibitor. Full Story >>

A big thank you to all who attended Spring Field Day in Tulsa.  The rain stayed away which made for a lovely afternoon and evening.  Visit our photo gallery to see pictures from the event.

Join us at Southwood Landscape Nursery and Linnaeus Teaching Gardens in Tulsa, Oklahoma for Spring Field Day. Full Story >>

We welcome the newest members of the ONLA.

Whole Foods, currently under construction in Oklahoma City on Western Avenue, between N. Classen Boulevard and NW 63rd Street, will be meeting with potential vendor partners on Monday, April 11th. Full Story >>

Oklahoma Proven is a plant promotion program created to help consumers select plants that will thrive in Oklahoma. Full Story >>

Mark your calendars for Landscape Contractors' Day, which will be held in the Pavillion at the John E. Kirkpatrick Horticulture Center on the campus of OSU-OKC on Thursday, June 16, 2011.  

Exhibitors and sponsors are needed.  Please contact the ONLA office for more information.

A new section has been added to the ONLA Website.  Under "News and Media", you can now find "Links of Interest", which features links to internet sites that are relevant to the green industry in Oklahoma and beyond. Full Story >>

Join us this Thursday, March 3rd, at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for the Future Trends in the Landscape and Nursery Industries Seminar.

Join the ONLA on May 19th as we meet for Spring Field Day in Tulsa!  We will be visiting Southwood Nursery and touring Linnaeus Gardens at the Tulsa Garden Center.

Join us on Thursday, March 3rd for Current and Future Trends in Landscape and Nursery Industries Full Story >>

Booth Selection is going on now.  To see the latest updated trade show floor layout, click here. 

For information on how to exhibit at the 2011 Convention and Trade Show, held at the Embassy Suites Norman Hotel and Conference Center on Thursday, September 22nd and Friday, September 23rd, please contact the ONLA office.

The 4th Annual Southeastern Oklahoma Turfgrass and Landscape Maintenance Seminar originally scheduled for Friday, Feb. 4 at Tishomingo has been postponed until Feb 18th.
Full Story >>

The ONLA Office will be closed on Wednesday, February 9th due to inclement weather approaching, which has also closed the OSU-OKC campus.  Telephone calls and emails will answered and/or returned.  The office will reopen at 12:30 on Thursday, February 10th. Full Story >>

The ONLA office will be closed on Thursday, February 3rd due to weather and the subsequent closure of the OSU-OKC campus.  Telephone calls and emails will be answered. Full Story >>

As work on the water plan update process nears its completion I wanted to update you on the schedule of events for the next few months. The OWRB is once again hosting Water Day at the State Capital. It is scheduled for March 9, 2011. Full Story >>

The ONLA office on the OSU-OKC campus will be closed Tuesday, February 1st and Wednesday, February 2nd due to the winter storm predicted to affect the area.  Telephone calls and emails will be answered.  Everyone be safe and warm! Full Story >>

ONLA has joined Facebook.  Become a fan!  Check us out by clicking HERE, or by clicking the link at the top of the ONLA home page. Full Story >>

Several members of the ONLA will be exhibiting at the Oklahoma City Home and Garden Show at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds from Friday, January 21 through Sunday, January 23. Full Story >>

The ONLA office will be closed from Friday, December 20, 2010 to Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Full Story >>

Five new scholarships in honor of several extraordinary members of the horticulture industry have been founded. Full Story >>

The December issue of ONLA's quarterly newsletter, Roots & Branches, has arrived. Full Story >>

The American Garden Award allows the public to participate by voting for a favorite entry.  The plots were on display at only 18 gardens nationwide, including our very own OSU-OKC Horticulture Center.  Full Story >>

With the widespread range of technology today, online branding opportunities far exceed previous opportunities available in print or TV.  Full Story >>

Announcing the inaugural National Green Centre presented by the Western Nursery and Landscape Association to be held in St. Louis, Missouri on January 9th and 10th, 2011.

ONLA Field Day, held at The Peelerosa Tree Farm on November 11, 2010 was a great success.  The weather was perfect as we enjoyed great food provided by our hosts, Les and Benita Peeler.

There is still time to register for the Nov 15th OSU Turf Club Benefit Golf Tournament.  The OSU Turf Club’s 11th Annual Turfgrass Classic golf tournament fund raiser has been set for Nov 15th, the day before the start of the 65th OK Turf Conference & Trade Show.

Joe Schulte of Southwood Nursery was a recipient of the 2010 OSU Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Distinguished Alumnus Award. Full Story >>

Join us for ONLA Field Day at The Peelerosa Tree Farm on Thursday, November 11th. Full Story >>

On Aug. 17, 2010, a USA Patent was issued to Carl Whitcomb for the latest improvement in the RootMaker propagation container design.  Full Story >>

Follow a plant enthusiast from childhood days locating patches of wild strawberries and the best persimmon trees in Southeast Kansas through a myriad of experiences spanning 70 years and around the globe.  
 

The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater is the site for the Tree Care Conference on Wednesday, November 3rd.  The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and Oklahoma Botanical Garden and Arboretum are hosts. Full Story >>

The Oklahoma Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Program has properly disposed of 518,588 pounds of pesticide material since December 2006.

The next Unwanted Pesticide Disposals are scheduled for November 2010, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at these locations:

ONLA welcomes three new members that have joined in the past two weeks:  Grissoms, LLC; The Grounds Guys; and Wilkinson Nursery. Full Story >>

Jeanetta Cooper with the Oklahoma Deparment of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has sent notifications of an emergency quarantine for Thousand Cankers Disease of Walnuts. Full Story >>

Congratulations are in order for our own Joe Schulte of Southwood Landscape and Nursery Company, a 2010 OSU Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient. Full Story >>

Griffis Tree Farm is having their Fall Tree Sale Friday, October 8th through Sunday, October 10th. Full Story >>

Congratulations to Nurseryman of the Year 2010, Charlie Morgan. Full Story >>

Congratulations to Sandra Precure, 2010 Nurserywoman of the Year. Full Story >>

Meet Justin Lingo, one of our two new Regional Directors (Oklahoma City area) on the ONLA board of directors.

Meet Crystal Sizemore, one of the two new Regional Directors (Oklahoma City area) on the ONLA board of directors. Full Story >>

This is your Captain speaking.  All joking aside, my real name is Dan Wagner and I will serve as your ONLA President for the 2010-2011 year.
Full Story >>

Thank you to all who participated in the ONLA Silent Auction during the Annual Convention and Trade Show on September 23rd and 24th.  Because of your efforts, $1000.00 was raised to fund ONLA scholarships.

Our Member benefit to ONLA is a reduced rate for AAA's well known Emergency Roadside Service.  Should you experience a flat tire or dead battery, AAA is there to help you.  If you run out of gasoline or lock yourself out of your car or even get stuck in a ditch or a snowdrift, AAA is there to rescue you on a timely basis. Full Story >>

Becky Sellers became the ONLA Executive Secretary at the beginning of August. She is proud to have been born and raised in Oklahoma. After graduating from OU with a Bachelor of Music Education in 1992, she moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Full Story >>

Be with us as we launch the new ONLA website at our convention and trade show. Full Story >>

Come set sail as we "Cruise into ONLA" at our annual convention and trade show.  The Sheraton Oklahoma City Hotel is the place to be to visit over fifty exhibitors, attend educational sessions and participate in several social events.