With abundant sunshine and low-cost fuel, Oklahoma is a great place for greenhouse production. Cooperative Extension has a wealth of fact sheets containing information on locating and choosing materials, as well as outfitting and managing greenhouses. These fact sheets offer tips and techniques on growing bedding plants, herbs, perennials, house plants, potted floral crops, and greenhouse grown cut flowers, the primary crops raised in Oklahoma greenhouses. The Oklahoma Botanical Garden Arboretum, based at the OSU Horticulture Department at the Stillwater campus offers a wealth of year-round courses and field days for the ornamentals industry. Check out the Horticulture website for a current listing of upcoming events.
Most operations start out small with just a few acres of trees.
The site needs to be well drained as pines do not tolerate standing water. It's an outing for most families, so host farms provide additional items for holiday decor. They also serve hot cider and cocoa or cookies to add to the festive atmosphere. Many who have additional acreage offer hayrides to families and groups. This is a people-oriented business.