This is a thread created to introduce you to a rather small, compact, extraordinary garden in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I wasn't clear on where to post this but thought "Photos" couldn't be wrong.

I have a couple of friends who live there. I visited last week. Weather was warm and tropical. Home gardens were absolutely gorgeous and lush. Green everywhere. Crape Myrtle in all sizes and colors EVERYWHERE.
http://www.tulsagardencenter.c...

Linnaeus Garden is a Teaching Garden. Free though donations are more than welcome. I was hosted by a volunteer (my friend Cathey's mother) who is a wonderful gardener. Linnaeus is a testing ground for Proven Winners and other growers/suppliers. The volunteers care for the various/plentiful variety of plants and the entire property. One cool thing is that eventually they MAY get the opportunity to take the plants to their own home gardens.

While I was there, July 8-12 the weather was scattered clouds, rain, thunder, tropical and humid but manageable.
I have lots of pics here to share.

Linnaeus, a Swede, is considered the "Father of Botany".

Near the entrance to the Garden. Lots of Petunias being tested now. These looked to me like "Wave" but are really more of a "spreader". One stem with a raised flow/wave of flowering.

Lots and lots of Crape Myrtle in tree form, shrub, small shrub... lots of colors. Crape Myrtle does GREAT in Tulsa. Groves of the plant everywhere.

This is a variegated Hydrangea. Really gorgeous.

I think this is a Mandevilla. Really pretty color at the gated entrance to the garden.
BTW, the garden is surrounded by perfect grass acreage, tall and beautiful trees.

This is a new Crape Myrtle shrub. When I say new it's new to Tulsa. Could be tested elsewhere, successfully.

Now, I'll post some of the gardens, ponds. Mind you, this is what I would call a small space for a really gorgeous garden. Greenhouse, offices, sheds and ponds and gardens.

Potted Japanese Maple next to a really old beautiful Cedar.

Gate into the little forum where the Linnaeus statue sits.

I think this is the greenhouse view.

Pond is at several levels.

Flowers with office structure in the background.

These are new Zinnia's. Absolutely brilliant. This color and the next pic are "true".

New Zin. True color.

Calming scene.

In the Heirloom Veggie Garden.

Seating near a shed.

Stacked pots scene.

Hostas are everywhere.

Have a sit for a spell.......