Alva Community Garden

04/03/2026

04/01/2026

The Alva Community Garden is looking for individuals/families who would like to "rent" a garden bed this growing season! There is no cost involved to rent a bed and some bedding plants are provided.

We do ask that anyone who maintains a bed agree to w**d and take care of their personal bed, as well as agree to water the garden as a whole one to two times per week in a rotation with community garden volunteers. No harmful pesticides are allowed.

If interested, please message us on Facebook or contact Susan Justice Holliday for more information.

10/03/2025

Thanks to Mother Nature, the garden has continued to bless us with beautiful flowers! 🌺 We would to share the beauty with you.

We have six bouquets of cut flowers available for a donation of $10 each. All proceeds benefit the Alva Community Garden so we can continue to grow and serve the community! 🥗 🥕 🍅

Bouquets may be picked at the Woods County Extension Office until 5:00 pm today, Friday, October 3rd. Other arrangements may be made if possible.

Edited to add: These bouquets smell so good with the lemon balm and fresh sage grown at the community garden! 🪴

08/15/2025

Stay ahead of summer lawn and garden issues by checking out these August Gardening Tips! Also, our factsheets website at https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/ has a wealth of free information that is available to the public. 😊

• Tall fescue should be mowed at 3 inches during the hot summer and up to 3 ½ inches if it grows under heavier shade. (HLA 6420)

• Watch for high populations of caterpillars, aphids, spider mites, thrips, scales, and other insects on plant material in the garden and landscape and treat as needed. (EPP-7306)

• Brown patch of cool-season grasses can be a problem. (HLA-6420)

08/09/2025

Brush up on summer composting practices and more in these August Gardening Tips!

• Water compost during extremely dry periods so that it remains active. Turn the pile to generate heat throughout for proper sterilization

• Discontinue deadheading roses by mid-August to help initiate winter hardiness.

• Towards the end of the month, divide and replant spring-blooming perennials like iris, peonies, and daylilies if needed.

08/05/2025

Begin prepping for your fall vegetable garden! Check out these August Gardening Tips to help you get a strong start!

• August is a good month to start your fall vegetable garden. Bush beans, cucumbers, and summer squash can be replanted for another crop. Beets, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, lettuce, and other cool-season crops can also be planted at this time. (HLA-6009).

• Soak vegetable seeds overnight prior to planting. Once planted, cover them with compost to avoid soil crusting. Mulch to keep planting bed moist and provide shade during initial establishment. Monitor and control insect pests that prevent a good start of plants in your fall garden.

• Water all plants thoroughly unless rainfall has been adequate. It is better to water more in depth, less often and early in the morning.

07/28/2025

You know the yummy sweet corn that was brought to the Alva Farmers Market by Shelby and Ross Produce? They are coming back to the market with a trailer full of melons Tuesday evening, July 29th 6-8 pm.

Add this to all the awesomeness we have every week, including today with baked goods, tomatoes, canteloupe, a variety of cucumbers, squash, art, crafts and so much more then we have the Alva Farmers Market on Flynn. Lots of fresh goodness to pick from.

Let our customers know everything that will be there.

We appreciate everyone that has supported the farmers market in 2025. We will continue growing and bringing more goodness for you. No set up fees for vendors, just come join us.

07/18/2025

We have more garden bouquets available for sale! Pretty bundles of flowers and herbs grown at the Alva Community Garden.

Available for purchase for a donation of $10. Contact Susan Justice Holliday for pick up arrangements. She may even be willing to deliver them in the Alva area.

ALL proceeds go directly back to the garden!

07/01/2025

Would you like to help the community garden, but don’t want to get your hands dirty? Now’s your chance!

We have spring bouquets available to purchase by donation just in time for the 4th of July! They will be available to pick up today from 1:00-5:00 pm at the Woods County OSU Extension Office and at 6:00 pm at the Alva Farmers Market on Flynn.

Suggested donation is $10 per bouquet and ALL donations will go back to the community garden!

06/16/2025

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Find the best plants for your landscape with up-to-date info on water, light, soil needs, size, color, seasonal interest, and more.

Download Plant-it OK today and start planning your perfect landscape!

https://extension.okstate.edu/programs/gardening/plant-it-app/

You can also find the app in Google Play or the App Store by searching “Plant-It OK.”

05/08/2025

We have some extra plants for sale by donation! Sale is located at the Woods Oklahoma County OSU Extension Service -- 407 Government St. - first floor of the Woods County Courthouse. Come see us until 5:00 pm today and tomorrow!

All sale proceeds will go back to the Alva Community Garden.

05/05/2025

Farmers Market Meeting:

📅 May 15, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Woods County Courthouse - Conference Room

It’s almost that time of year again! 🌞 Join us for our first organizational meeting of the season — whether you're a returning vendor or just curious about getting involved, everyone is welcome!

** If you are needing an accommodation accessing this information please call our office at 580-327-2786 **