Under The Dome www.buffalogardens.com Issue 1 - 2012
Photo by Chris Podosek
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. 2655 South Park Ave - Buffalo, NY 14218 - 716.827.1584 - www.buffalogardens.com Mission: The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is a living museum dedicated to advancing appreciation for and knowledge of plant life and its connection to people and cultures through its documented living plant collection, historic conservatory, education, research and exhibits.
Thank you Mary Ann and Maria!
Hours: Daily 10am-5pm (Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day
General Admission Prices: Please check each show for prices $7 Adults $6 Seniors (55+) $6 Students (13+ with ID) $4 Kids 3-12 Members & kids under 3 are free!
Officers
2012 Board of Directors
Chairman Miche C. Needham, CPA, Lumsden & McCormick, LLP Vice Chairman Ed Dore, Dore Landscape Associates Inc. Secretary Kathy Guest Shadrack, Executive Assistant, Mercy Hospital Treasurer Bryan DeBroka, HSBC Bank USA
At Large Members Jackie Albarella, Arts in Education Institute Dr. Maria Rita P. Andaya Nicholas G. Baich, Chief Court Administrator, Rule of Law Projects Gordon Ballard, Ad Stuff Promotional Products Kathy Balus, Business Entrepreneur/Manager and Teacher Lawrence E. Christ, COO/LiteLab, Inc. Joseph A. DiDomenico, Jr., Niagara Frontier Orchid Society Richard F. Griffin, Esq., Kavinoky Cook, LLP Thomas Herman, Pioneer Central Schools Stephanie M. Karnas, M&T Bank Niscah Koessler Joy Kuebler, Landscape Architect, PC Elizabeth Licata, Buffalo Spree Magazine Gail McGee, 8th District Federated Garden Clubs of WNY Elizabeth Moll, Educator & Technology Professional Peter Muth, Esq., Hodgson Russ, LLP Cathy Paladino Adam J. Poole, CPA, Freed Maxick & Battaglia, CPAs, PC Sara Root, Eric Mower and Associates Claire Schen, Ph.D., University of Buffalo Philip J. Snyder, AIA, Stieglitz Snyder Architecture Barbara Tomasi Charles Joseph Urlaub, Mercy Hospital
Ex-Officio Directors Patricia E. Connolly, Representative of Legislature Chairman Barbara Miller-Willams & Legislator Daniel Kozub
Corrine Rice, Representative of Erie County Executive James Hornung Sr., Commissioner Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry Thomas Herrera-Mishler, Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Director Emeritus - Florence DaLuiso-Zoll
I want to express the appreciation of the entire Botanical Gardens Community to Mary Ann Kresse and Maria Lehman. As board members for many years and Botanical Gardens supporters for life, Mary Ann and Maria will be missed as their terms came to an end in 2011. Mary Ann Kresse, as a member of the task force to create the public-private partnership between the Society and Erie County, a Board Member and as Board Chair, she has been the guiding light and inspiration behind the growth of the Botanical Gardens for well over ten years. We thank her and know that she will continue to be a valuable asset and resource in the years ahead. Maria Lehman, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and former Erie County Commissioner of Public Works was also instrumental in creating the public-private partnership between the Botanical Gardens Society and Erie County in 2004. Because of Mary Ann and Maria’s efforts and dedication, the Society has become a thriving business and a memorable place to visit! Thank you! David Swarts, President & CEO
A Message from Mary Ann Kresse, Board Chairman 2009-2011 As we welcome and begin 2012 in the brightly blooming Botanical Gardens, we should look back from this vantage point to the progress and “growth” of 2011 - we have come such a long way. Truly, it is the dedication and hard work of staff, Board of Directors and volunteers, and the commitment of support of members, corporations and visitors, who have brought about such success and sustainability. Marking new administrative leadership with the hiring of David Swarts, President & CEO, late in the first month of the year, this assembled team moved through 2011 with advances in exhibits and shows, programs and education, collection and garden maintenance and enhancement, physical improvements and fiscal good health. Erie County completed the new Administrative Building and we took occupancy with an eager new function. Introduction NIGHT LIGHTS in February, dedication of the Arcangel Gallery, successful events and shows in the Main Dome, and throughout the Houses, interior and outside Gardens, drew large numbers of visitors and crowds, marking a record admissions of nearly 90,000 for the year! Last Fall’s dedication of the Medicinal Garden initiated a new collaboration with D’Youville College and Buffalo Mercy Hospital; work has also begun on our indoor Wegmans’ Children’s Garden. Another successful year of bringing Buffalo Public and Charter School students to learn and grow in horticultural pursuits took place because of generous support of HSBC Bank. Initiatives have begun with both the University of Buffalo Schools of Architecture and that of Computer Sciences focusing on preliminary design projection of our Master Plan proposed events building, the “Orangerie”, and the automation of our total collection records and descriptions, respectively. Our Board and staff are following the strategic plan approved in 2010, reviewed and adjusted in the Fall, and we will soon begin to actively seek accreditation by the Association of American Museums. So we move on, preserving and progressing this treasured facility, fulfilling and promoting its mission, enhancing and providing for all the beauty and operation of the Gardens. More has yet to be accomplished but with the momentum established, we will propel to new goals. Adding my personal note, since my term and the privilege of having served as Chairman of the Society has expired, I thank you all for your great work and support in making all of the above a reality. I leave you a great team and officers, a Board of able and skilled stewards, to carry on, and I wish them, and you, continued and growing success in this important endeavor of the Botanical Gardens.
Club & Society Information Buffalo Bonsai Society - www.buffalobonsaisociety.com Wendy Williams, President - 285.8546 - wengo4it@roadrunner.com Niagara Frontier Koi and Pond Club - www.nfkpc.org Christine Wilkolaski, Vice President - wilkolaski@roadrunner.com Niagara Frontier Orchid Society - www.buffalonyorchids.org Joe DiDomenico - 683.7343 - jdidomenico@roadrunner.com 8th District Federated Garden Clubs of New York State Adrienne Pasquariello - 681.1047 - apasquarie@roadrunner.com WNY Garden Railway Society - Gary Tebo - 548.3117 - grtebo@gmail.com WNY Iris Society - Judy Tucholski-Zon, President - 836.2573 - irisjudy@aol.com WNY Society - Ronnie Dapp - 825.7941 - ronnie@buffalogardens.com WNY Herb Study Group - Donna Schober, President
Medicinal Garden
In collaboration with the D’Youville School of Pharmacy and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, part of Catholic Health, is pleased to announce the creation of a Medicinal Garden. Our Medicinal Garden will provide visitors with a better understanding of the importance of medicinal plants, how they CJ Urlaub, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo are used in traditional, herbal and modern David Swarts, Botanical Gardens Christopher Jadoch, RPh, JD, medicines and further strengthen their D’Youville College School of Pharmacy awareness of the interdependence between humans and plants. Future plans for this display include its expansion to a more extensive Outdoor Medicinal Garden on the Gardens’ grounds. Check our schedule for upcoming Medicinal Garden features...
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Senior (55+) & Student $30 (with ID) ($54 for two years) Two guest passes and benefits listed above
Individual Gardener $40 ($72 for two years) Four guest passes and benefits listed above
Gardener $75 ($135 for two years) Six guest passes and benefits listed above
Family $60 ($108 for two years) Includes two adults and dependent children under 18 Four guest passes and benefits listed above
Grandparents $60 ($108 for two years) Includes two adults and four grandchildren under 18 Four guest passes and benefits listed above
Photo by Chris Podosek
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc.
Special Needs Groups
2655 South Park Ave - Buffalo, NY 14218 - 716.827.1584 - www.buffalogardens.com
Available for human service agencies, nursing homes, senior groups, group homes or other special needs organizations. A membership card will be provided to the agency. After the passes are used, each membership will receive $1 off admission for each visitor and required aides are always admitted free.
Mission: The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is a living museum dedicated to advancing appreciation for and knowledge of plant life and its connection to people and cultures through its documented living plant collection, historic conservatory, education, research and exhibits.
Level One $40 - 10 passes to the Gardens Level Two $60 - 15 passes to the Gardens Level Three $80 - 20 passes to the Gardens
Garden Club & Plant Societies $125
Does not include benefits for individual club members. Ten guest passes Seasonal mailings and invitations to special events Opportunity to submit an article for Under The Dome A speaker for a meeting at a discounted rate of $25.00 One, one-hour meeting at the Gardens (business hours) 10% off one Great Plant Sale order (one order per group)
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Calendar of Programs & Events
NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens
Saturday Art Classes for Kids
February 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18 6-9pm Wednesdays & Thursdays 6-10pm Fridays & Saturdays INSIDE THE GARDENS! $10 adults, $8 Garden members, seniors & students, $5 kids 3-12, kids under 3 are FREE! *Guest passes and coupons are not
Series KA - January 14, 21, 28 Series KB - February 4, 11, 18 Series KC - March 3, 10, 17 Series KD - April 28, May 5, 12 Series KE - June 2, 16, 23 9-10:30am - GM&NM $30 per series or $11 per class These multi-medium art classes are for kids ages 5-15. Taught by Artist Joan Saba, a product will be complete in each class. Supplies are included.
valid during NIGHT LIGHTS
Chris Podosek, John Gerovac & Arnold Abira
A huge success last year! 2012 will bring new features, different lighting arrangements, soundscapes and more! The interior of the Gardens will be illuminated with Photos by Chris Podosek theatrical and interactive lighting. As visitors walk through the Gardens, they will encounter creative lighting displays and soundscapes that will inspire imaginations and delight your senses! Special features on different nights... check our website for updates!
Photo by Arnold Abira
January 14 - February 20 *Included with admission NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens THE ARCANGEL GALLERY This will be an exhibit of the 2011 NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens event. Three artists with three different perspectives! See the Gardens in a new light!
Lighting designs by: SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc. Special Support from:
Amaryllis & Cymbidiums - January 21 - February 20 Special Garden Feature *Included with admission
January 22, February 26, March 25 and April 22 11am-1pm, *Included with admission Kids aged 4-10 will have a wonderful time as they dabble in a new activity each month with help from docents.
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes
Series WA - January 23, 30, February 6, 13 Series WB - February 27, March 5, 12, 26 Series WC - April 23, 30, May 7, 14 Series WD - June 4, 11, 18, 25 8:45-10:15am - GM$54 per series/$15 per class, NM$60 per series/$16 per class Novice or Veteran artist - you’ll benefit from Joan’s tutelage. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827.1584 ext. 291.
New!
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes
Series DA - Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 8:45-10:15am - GM$54 per series/$15 per class, NM$60 per series/$16 per class This beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827.1584 ext. 291.
New!
Bud Buddies
February 4, 11, 18, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 14, 21, 28, May 5 10:45-11:30am, Each Session GM child $2, NM child $3 Calling all kids ages 4-10 for garden fun on Saturdays! Join us for activities, games, songs, stories and more. Every session will be different! Space is limited so make sure to pre-register online or by calling 827.1584 ext. 291.
New!
Medicinal Garden - February 4
10am-1pm *Included with admission National Heart Month - February Activities include: botanical displays highlighting the plant sources for medications used to treat medical conditions related to the heart and cardiovascular system, blood pressure education and screenings, education regarding the ABCS of the Million Hearts national campaign aiming to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years.
Wines of the Buffalo Meridian
New!
Sunday Kids Programs
February 19 3:30-5pm, GM$20, NM$24 We can’t promise to transform you into a wine connoisseur, but we can help you shake the winter blahs as we sample the wines of the regions on the Buffalo Meridian. Light munchies will be provided to cleanse our palates as Ed Dore directs our sommelier quest. Registration is required. Call 827.1584 ext. 291.
Dollar Day - February 20
Dollar Day!
10am-5pm - $1, Members & kids under 3 are free!
Orchid Show - February 25-26 by: The Niagara Frontier Orchid Society & the Gardens 10am-5pm - $9 Adults, $8 Seniors (55+) & Students (13+ with ID), $5 Kids 3-12, Members and kids under 3 are always Free! Dozens of special orchid exhibits will be spread throughout the Gardens and the many blooming orchids in the permanent collection will be at their best! There will be educational programs daily for growing orchids and other aspects of indoor gardening. There will be plenty of orchids for sale as well as supplies from our various vendors. Our orchid vendors will include Bloomfield Orchids, Marlow Orchids, and Piping Rock Orchids and other vendors include Hydroponics of Buffalo. Come out to the Gardens to see hundreds of blooming orchids!
Doug Hansgate - February 25-March 18 *Included with admission
THE ARCANGEL GALLERY
Orchids - They are so diverse and beautiful you
wonder how nature has been able to create such a variety of such uniquely beautiful flowers. It is my privilege to present to you some compelling photos showcasing that deliciously intricate and artistically thought provoking wonder of the orchid species. Explore the details and makeup that have helped to create such a diverse group of blooms, but most importantly revel in the magnificence that is the ORCHID.
New!
Medicinal Garden - February 25
10am-1pm - * included with admission Nutrition & Poison Prevention Month - March Activities include: presentations about the benefits of foods from plants containing health-promoting compounds; botanical displays of edible plants which are good for health; and common local plants which may be toxic to humans and pets; education regarding the prevention of accidental ingestion of toxic substances by infants and children in the home.
Spring at the Gardens! Special Support from:
Horticulture 1 Certificate Series
with David Clark, Horticulturist The Certificate Program is for the serious gardeners, as well as, those who just want to know more than gardening basics. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes, but individual classes may be taken if desired. (Classes will be repeated in 2013 in the event that you must miss one.) If you’ve ever attended a class that David has taught, you know you’re in for a memorable experience! David has a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. Be entertained while you learn! 11am-1pm, GM$105 for series or $20 per class, NM$130 for series or $25 per class HCP 101 Basic Botany and Plant Environment - January 28 HCP 102 Basic Propagation (with advanced techniques) - March 3 Bonus Class! - March 10 *See below HCP 103 Pest Management and Disease - March 31 HCP 104 Shrubs and Trees - May 5 HCP 105 Annuals and Perennials - June 9 HCP 106 Garden Design - June 23
New!
with David Clark, Horticulturist David is back again by popular demand and he promises lots of hands-on learning and of course, fun, in this series of classes. 11am-1pm, GM$105 for series or $20 per class, NM$130 for series or $25 per class HCP 201 Soil Science - February 18 Bonus Class! - March 10 *See below HCP 202 Advanced Propagation - March 24 HCP 203 Practical Principles of Pruning - April 28 HCP 204 Hydroponics - June 2 HCP 205 Water Gardening - June 16 HCP 206 Landscape Design 2 - Landscape Remediation and Grasses - June 30
David Clark - March 10
Ecology and the Interaction of Natural Systems in Home Gardens 11am-12pm, GM$8, NM$10, Students$5 Join the Gardens’ favorite local horticulturist, David Clark as he explains the delicate and balanced ecosystems of your yard and how to foster and maintain some amazing relationships. *This is also included as a Bonus Class in the Horticulture I & II Sponsored by: The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County and 8th District Federated Garden Clubs of New York State
Victorian Tea - March 11
11am-1pm, GM$20, NM$24 - Join us for a light lunch, tasty tea and an entertaining presentation. Unique teapots will be available for your shopping pleasure…and don’t forget to don your Victorian bonnet! Registration is required - call 827.1584 ext. 291
Joan Saba - March 23-April 15 Art in Bloom - My oil
6pm-9pm GM $25, NM $28, After March 18 $30 Dont miss this great event to celebrate SPRING! Wear your tropical attire and see a sneak preview of the Spring Flower Show, try your luck at a great basket raffle, enjoy Dundee Ale & Lager, Seagram’s Escapes, delicious tidbits from: Lucarelli’s, Ilio DiPaolo’s, Obviously Avi Catering, Curly’s, Quaker Bonnet and Tandoori’s, free parking and more! Purchase online at www.buffalogardens.com or by calling 827.1584 ext. 204
Spring Flower Show - March 24 - April 15 10am-5pm - $9 Adults, $8 Seniors (55+) & Students (13+ with ID), $5 Kids 3-12, Members and kids under 3 are always Free!
Farmer Brown’s Petting Zoo - 10am-4pm daily
Horticulture 11 Certificate Series
*Included with admission
Paradise Under Glass - March 23
THE ARCANGEL GALLERY
paintings feature sun-drenched flowers where shadows provide intrigue and color reigns supreme. Their grand scale, masterful brushwork, and rhythmic compositions are a visual delight.
Visit baby bunnies, chicks, lambs, pigs, a donkey, goats and more!
The Easter Bunny - March 24, 25, 31 April 1, 6, 7, 8 - 10am-5pm
Easter Arrangement - April 4
6-7:30pm, GM$30, NM$35 The ham won’t be the only thing that smells great on your Holiday table! Bring clippers, and a box to transport your creation.
Dress Your Easter Best - April 6-8
10am-5pm - *Included with admission Celebrate spring tradition and wear an Easter Bonnet or Easter Tie to the Gardens! The Easter Bunny’s Helper will choose winners throughout the day and winners will receive a prize. You can make it, borrow it or buy your bonnet or tie!
Easter Egg Hunt - April 7
11am - Pre-Registration Only! GM Child/Grandchild $6, NM Child/Grandchild $8 After March 25 $10 The Hunt sells out every year! Register early! Register online at www.buffalogardens.com, on the registration form in the back of this book or by calling 827.1584 ext. 204 Kids ages six and under are eligible to participate in the Hunt. Each Hunter will collect two eggs to exchange for a great prize! The Hunt is outside so dress accordingly and bring a bag or basket to collect eggs. Hunters are admitted free to the Gardens this day! If you plan to visit the Botanical Gardens this day before or after the hunt, please see Spring Flower Show admission prices. Inside - kids of all ages can enjoy fun activities: a scavenger hunt, games, a petting zoo, prizes and more!
GREAT PLANT SALE PRE-ORDER New suppliers this year! - Orders due April 4 Perennials - $8 each unless noted 1. Aconitum fischeri, Monkshood Unusual lavender blue spike flower, late summer to early fall, with no need to stake. Tolerates wet soil and likes mulch. 24”H x 2’ W, sun/psh, Z4. All parts poisonous and critter resistant. Gardener’s Note: Goes great with Cimicifuga ‘Chocoholic’ and Heucherella ‘Sweet Tea’! 2. Agastache ‘Tango’, Sunset Hyssop Fragrant upright spikes of fiery orange from June to frost atop compact grey-green foliage. Likes well drained soil. 16”H x 1’W, sun, Z5. Hummingbird food and deer resistant 3. Baptisia ‘Twilight Prairieblues’, False Indigo 40” spikes of unique deep violet-purple blooms with a lemon yellow keel above blue-green foliage. Blooms from May to mid June. Likes well-drained soil. 4’H x 4’W, Z4, sun. Great for cut (flowers) black pods and deer resistant. 4. Brunnera ‘Emerald Mist’, Siberian Bugloss NEW VARIETY! Silver bars connect to form a silver collar on green leaf. Blue Forget-me-not type blooms in spring. 12”-15”H&W, psh/fsh, Z3. Deer resistant. 5. Buddleia davidii ‘Santana’, Butterfly Bush NEW VARIETY! Variegated yellow-dark green foliage, fragrant, purple-red flowers June to frost. 4-5’H x 3’W, cut back to 8” each year, Z5. Attracts butterflies and deer resistant. 6. Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’, Sedge Creamy yellow leaves with deep green margins. They cascade softly to the ground in a fountain like manner. Makes an excellent ground cover and prefers dry to average soil. 9”H, 12-18”W, sun/psh, Z5. Deer resistant. 7. Cimicifuga ‘Chocoholic’, Black Snakeroot - $10 NEW VARIETY! RARE! Deep bronze purple dissected leaves. Bottlebrush flowers open mauve then lighten to white that flower late summer to mid fall and likes humus rich soil. Very fragrant distinctive specimen for partial shade. 2-3’ H x 2’W, psh, Z4. Deer resistant and butterflies love it! Gardener’s Note: Goes great with Aconitum ‘fischeri’, Monkshood and Hucherella ‘sweet tea’. 8. Crocosmia ‘Venus’, Montbretia NEW VARIETY! Carmine red buds bloom to golden orange flowers with distinct red scalloping above lance shaped foliage from late summer. 18”H x 20”W, sun/psh, Z5.
9. Dicentra ‘Burning Hearts’, Fern-leaved Bleeding Heart - $10 NEW VARIETY! Absolutely fantastic! Striking rose-red heart shaped flowers with a white edge. Produced all season atop a mound of blue-gray foliage. Likes mulch for adequate moisture. 10”12”H&W, psh/sh, Z3. Deer resistant. 10. Echinacea purpurea ‘Southern Belle’, Coneflower NEW VARIETY! True magenta flowers with ray petals and broad pom-poms. Vigorous grower with a spectacular habit will not spread like coneflower. 30-36”H&W, sun, Z5. Attracts butterflies. 11. Heuchera villosa ‘Circus’, Coral Bells NEW CULTIVAR! Beautiful yellow-green leaves with reddish-black veining, PLUS large sprays of bright red flowers in spring. 16”H x 24”W, sun/psh, Z4. Attracts hummingbirds and is deer resistant. 12. Heuchera villosa ‘Midnight Rose’, Coral Bells NEW VARIETY! Deep purple leaves are splashed with hot pink in spring. As the season progresses, the spots lighten to creamy pink. 12”H, 24”W, sun/ psh, Z4. Deer resistant. Gardener’s Note: Goes great with Aconitum ‘fischeri’, Monkshood and Hucherella ‘sweet tea’. 13. Heucharella ‘Sweet Tea’, Foamy Bells NEW VARIETY! Uniquely colored selection! Forms a full, robust clump with small white flowers in late spring. Apricot orange spring foliage burgundy center blotch, darkens to coppery orange, russet and cinnamon tones in summer. Great plant for dry shade. 20”H x 27”W, psh/sh, Z4. Deer resistant. Gardener’s Note: Goes great with Aconitum ‘fischeri’, Monkshood and Cimicifuga ‘Chocoholic’.
14. Monarda didyma ‘Coral Reef’, Bee Balm NEW VARIETY! Fluorescent coral to salmon pink blooms from July to frost over dark green, mildew resistant foliage with an upright habit. 3’H x 12”18”W, sun, Z3. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and is deer resistant 15. Symphyotrichum ‘Wood’s Purple’, Fall Aster Light purple flowers appear late summer through fall. It has clean, compact, dark green foliage that looks great all season. Great mildew resistance! 12-18”H&W, sun, Z3. Deer resistant 16. Tradescantia ‘Sweet Kate’, Spiderwort Violet-blue blossoms with sulfur-yellow stamens contrast sharply with the brilliant gold foliage. Protect from afternoon sun. Bloom from early summer to frost and tolerates dry conditions. 1’H&W, psh/sh, Z5. Deer resistant
Annuals - $2.90 each 17. Begonia Tuberous Mix Terrific flower power. Large, double blooms in a variety of bright colors. Exceptional garden performance in shady beds and containers. Tight compact habit and uniform flowering. 8-10”H x 8-10”W, psh/sh. 4pack 18. Celosia argentea cristata ‘Cramer’s Burgundy’ Uniquely shaped flowers, the blooms are hardy, wavy clusters in a deep maroon color. With very leafy stems and distinct, velvety flowers this plant will make an excellent addition to your flower bed. Flowers last long and are a great cut or dried flower. 30-36”H x 18”W, sun. 6 pack 19. Coleus ‘Black Dragon’ Great indoors or out! A mysterious coleus to add to your garden or container with an eye-catching deep, purple maroon color and dramatic, toothededged foliage and rumpled leaves. Great texture and beautiful colors. 12-18”H, psh. 6 pack 20. Gazania ‘New Day Mix’ A compact plant with gray-green foliage and large, daisy-like blooms in an array of vibrant colors including a unique rose pink, striped variety. This drought tolerant annual makes an excellent flower in mixed containers, as a groundcover or at the edge of a flowerbed. 8-10”H x 6”-9”W, sun. 6 pack 21. Impatiens ‘Dazzler Coral Splash’ NEW VARIETY! Beautiful blooms are a rich color of pink with a coral eye. Uniform plants fill in quickly with plentiful green foliage and masses of blooms that flower freely all summer until frost. 9-11”H x 13-15”W, psh/sh. 6 pack 22. Impatiens ‘Super Elfin Paradise Mix’ A knockout tropical mix of lavender, lipstick pink, violet and salmon. Well-branched plants give an abundance of color throughout the growing season. Mounded, upright growth habit with great landscape performance in a shady or part shade area. 8-10”H x 12-14”W, psh/sh. 6 pack 23. Lobelia ‘Palace Blue’ Great edging plant! Intense, dainty cobalt blue flowers on attractive, compact bronzedleaved foliage bloom continuously throughout the growing season until frost. Great for rock gardens, trailing pots, edging and containers. Mounding habit of 5-8”H x 6”W, sun. 6 pack 24. Marigold ‘Moonsong Deep Orange’ 2010 All America Selections winner. The intensely deep orange flower heads are large and fully doubled. This prolific bloomer provides color during the summer and fall on very uniform and well-branched plants. Fade-resistant color and is extremely drought and heat tolerant. 12-15”H x 11-14”W, sun. 4 pack 25. Marigold African ‘Vanilla’ Delightful, large double blooms of creamy vanilla for more subtle planting schemes. Extra large flowers make for a great show of color all season long. Low maintenance, heat tolerant and fragrant flowers. Attracts butterflies. 16”H x 10”W, sun. 6 pack
26. Marigold ‘IncaYellow II’ Large, double, 4” blooms in vibrant shades of gold and yellow. Strong stems and neat habit that continues providing brilliant color all season long. A reliable performer with long-lasting, ultra-colorful blooms. Great for mass planting in sunny beds and borders. 12-13”H x 10”W, sun. 6 pack 27. Nicotiana Starmaker ‘Pink Picotee’ Unique star-shaped flowers with a rosy pink edge that fades to white in the center. Early bloomer that continues all season and does well in heat and humidity. This compact, shorter plant is excellent for containers and beds. 10-12”H x 10-12”W, sun. 6 pack 28. Petunia ‘Dolcissima Fragolino’ Fabulous color from an Award-winning Series. Large colorful blooms are a magnificent mix of raspberrypink, cranberry red, and soft rose tones with a dark stripe down each petal. Perfect for window boxes, hanging baskets and an annual border. Repeatedly blooms throughout the entire growing season. 8-12”H x 8-10”W, sun. 6 pack. 4 pack 29. Petunia ‘Double Cascade Mix’ 4-5” double flowers in a mix of vibrant colors; burgundy, deep velvety maroon; lavender-pink splashed with white, bright bubble-gum, and a rich, deep blue. Lush color from numerous blooms on cascading foliage. Bred for good weather resistance. 10-15”H x 24-30”W, sun. 4 pack 30. Petunia ‘Double Blue Cascade’ Striking, large, double velvety purple flowers that look similar to carnations with ruffled petals. Cascading habit makes them perfect as a ground cover, for containers and window boxes. Bred for good weather resistance. 10-15”H x 24”W, sun. 4 pack 31. Petunia ‘Shockwave Coral Crush’ New! Smaller blooms with a unique coral color and creamy yellow throat. Color does not fade from the summer sun. Early to flower with continuous color all season. Mounding, spreading habit make it an ideal plant for containers, window boxes, edging plants or an annual ground cover. 7-10”H x 30-36”W, sun. 4 pack 32. Salvia ‘Summer Jewel Red’ 2011 All America Selections winner. Early blooming dwarf, annual sage that blooms profusely all summer long and into the fall. Beautiful, bright red flowers on sturdy stems that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This native plant can tolerate heat, humidity and dry soils and makes for a great cut flower. 20”H x 16”W, sun. 6 pack. Deer resistant. 33. Zinnia ‘Magellan Mix’ Large 4-5” blooms on a dwarf plant in a unique mix of bright colors. Coral, cherry, ivory, orange, pink, scarlet, salmon and yellow. Uniform growth habit on a heat tolerant and reliable annual. Provides exceptional color from early summer until frost. Great for containers or borders. 12-14”H x 10-12”W, sun. 4 pack. Deer resistant.
FREE Botanical Gardens Re-usable bag when you place your Great Plant Sale order online at www.buffalogardens.com One bag per order. Bags will be included in your order at pick up on May 19-20
Baltimore Trip - March 30 - April 1
Rachel - May 5-June 3 Through a Child’s Lens
Please join us for some fun as we partner with AAA Tours to travel via luxury motor coach to the beautiful historic city of Baltimore. Trip includes the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, The National Aquarium, Fort McHenry, the Inner Harbor and a few surprises…. We close our excursion as we travel homeward with a stop at the 23 acres of botanical beauty at Hershey Gardens, in Hershey PA. For more details, call 827.1584 ext. 291
Her first exhibition... Rachel is a 10-yearold fourth grader. Her photographs have received first place at the Erie County Fair and she has won first place in the Binational Tourism Alliance’s Doors Open Niagara Architage Contest four years in a row, including an award for the photograph of the Botanical Gardens that is in this exhibition. She enjoys taking pictures of plants and architecture, which makes the Gardens a natural fit. In the future, she hopes to be an art teacher and a photographer. *Included with admission
Master Gardeners of Erie County - April 14, 28, May 12, 26,
New!
Wire Wrapped Stone Cabochon - April 19 or May 17
National Teacher Day - May 8 New!
June 9, 23, July 7, 21, August 4, 18, September 1, 15, 29 Master Gardeners will be at the Gardens to answer gardening questions. Bring your soil to test! Soil testing will be done while you wait. For a small fee of $5, you may bring up to three different samples. Soil remediation strategies will be suggested based on the findings. Proceeds from the soil testing benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County. Please call 827.1584 ext. 291 for information on how to take your soil samples.
THE ARCANGEL GALLERY
3:30-6pm - Free for Teachers (with ID) To honor this noble profession, we are offering free admission from 3-6pm on National Teachers’ Day to all teachers. Just show your id badge and come in to see what we have to offer. Enjoy a free tour, science demos and more!
National Public Gardens Day - May 11
10am-5pm - $1 Dollar Day! Free mini-tours all day! Members and kids under 3 are always Free! National Public Gardens Day is a national day of celebration to raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their important role in environmental stewardship and awareness, plant and water conservation, and education in communities nationwide.
6-8pm - GM$45, NM$50 *Offered twice! Diana Traver of Exotic Gemmery will teach you how to create a pendent of your own! A cabochon (from the French word caboche or head), is a gemstone which has been shaped and polished as opposed to faceted. Chain not included.
Black Friday - Spent Spring Bulb Sale - April 27
Mother’s Day Tea Cup Arrangement - May 12
Basket Weave Hypertufa - April 28
Bonsai Show - May 19-20
11am-12:30pm, GM$30, NM$35 Put a tear in Mom’s eye when you present her with this lovely fresh flower arrangement in a china tea cup! Kids, with an accompanying adult, are welcome to participate.
8am - $7 per bag We are pulling thousands of bulbs and they all must go! We provide a bag and you fill it with many different varieties. Limit 3 bags per person! Sale is in garage behind the Gardens.
10am-5pm - $9 Adults, $8 Seniors (55+) & Students (13+ with ID), $5 Kids 3-12, Members and kids under 3 are always Free! Bonsai masters and novices display their prized trees at their peak. Do not miss this once a year opportunity to see these meticulously manicured trees all in one place. This event is brought to you by The Buffalo Bonsai Society and the Gardens.
10:30am-12pm, GM$25, NM$30 Fashion you own unique planting container from peat moss, perlite and Portland cement. Bring a basket with a defined structure to get the best results. (The basket may have to be sacrificed when un-molding the planter so don’t bring a prized heirloom!)
Refresh, Revive, Rejuvenate! - May 3
The Great Plant Sale - May 19-20
* May 18 - 4-7pm - Members and Volunteers Only! Open to the Public May 19-20 9am-4pm *In the new Administration Building Don’t miss the Greatest Plant Sale of the year! Highlights include: hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, ornamental trees & shrubs, rare and unusual plants, deer resistant plants & flowers, native plants, tropical plants, Japanese maples, herbs and MUCH, MUCH MORE!!
New!
Welcome Buffalo Spree’s new Beauty Book in Buffalo’s most beautiful garden 5:30-9pm - $15 - All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens The Botanical Gardens offers the perfect backdrop to introduce a fresh philosophy and creative new ideas on beauty and fashion. Spree’s fashion writer, Erin Habes reveals this viewpoint throughout the garden space with avant-garde fashion creations that use the botanical backdrop in exciting ways. Experience an evening of shopping, beauty, and wearable art creations. There will also be a silent auction. Ticket includes: admission, fashion exhibition, over 30 retail and beauty vendors, appetizers, cash bar and much more! Tickets will be available starting March 1 at www.buffalospree.com or by calling 716.783.9119 ext. 2202
New!
Museum Week - May 31 - June 6
1-3pm each day... Free mini tours of the Botanical Gardens! $7 Adults, $6 Seniors (55+) & Students (13+ with ID), $4 Kids 3-12, Members and kids under 3 are always Free! Visit your local museums during this state-wide Museum Week!
New!
Celebration of Color - June 16 - August 5
10am-5pm - $9 Adults, $8 Seniors (55+) & Students (13+ with ID), $5 Kids 3-12, Members and kids under 3 are always Free! Nature has so much color to offer and we are going to highlight it! From our front walkway, outdoor perennial shrub garden to our indoor tropical paradise... the Gardens will be bursting with colorful plants and flowers!
Art Camps for Kids - July & August
Check our website for details or call 827.1584 ext. 291.
Plantasia - e Official Sponsor of Spring
ORDER FORM - Events & Programs Saturday Art Classes for Kids cGM&NM c $30 per series or ($11 per class - circle dates attending) cSeries c KA - Jan 14, 21, 28 cSeries c KB - Feb 4, 11, 18 cSeries c KC - March 3, 10, 17 cSeries c KD - April 28, May 5, 12 cSeries c KE - June 2, 16, 23 Monday Morning Adult Art Classes cGM$54 c per series or ($15 per class - circle dates attending) cNM$60 c per series or ($16 per class - circle dates attending) cSeries c WA - Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13 cSeries c WB - Feb 27, March 5, 12, 26 cSeries c WC - April 23, 30, May 7, 14 cSeries c WD - June 4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes - Series DA - Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 cGM$54 c per series or ($15 per class - circle dates attending) cNM$60 c per series or ($16 per class - circle dates attending) Bud Buddies - Feb 4, 11, 18, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 14, 21, 28, May 5 cEach c Session GM child $2, NM child $3 (circle dates attending) cWines c of the Buffalo Meridian - February 19 - GM$20, NM$24 Horticulture 1 Certificate Series cGM$105 c for series or ($20 per class - circle dates attending) cNM$130 c for series or ($25 per class - circle dates attending) cHCP c 101 Basic Botany - Jan 28 cHCP c 102 Basic Propagation - March 3 cBonus c Class! - March 10 cHCP c 103 Pest Management - March 31 cHCP c 104 Shrubs and Trees - May 5 cHCP c 105 Annuals and Perennials - June 9 cHCP c 106 Garden Design - June 23 Horticulture 11 Certificate Series cGM$105 c for series or ($20 per class - circle dates attending) cNM$130 c for series or ($25 per class - circle dates attending) cHCP c 201 Soil Science - Feb 18 cBonus c Class! - March 10 cHCP c 202 Advanced Propagation - March 24 cHCP c 203 Practical Pruning - April 28 cHCP c 204 Hydroponics - June 2 cHCP c 205 Water Gardening - June 16 cHCP c 206 Landscape Design 2 - June 30 cDavid c Clark - March 10 - GM$8, NM$10, Students$5 cVictorian c Tea - March 11 - GM$20, NM$24 cParadise c Under Glass - March 23 - GM $25, NM $28, After March 18 $30 cEaster c Arrangement - April 4 - GM$30, NM$35 cEaster c Egg Hunt - April 7 - GM Child/Grandchild $6, NM Child/Grandchild $8 After March 18 $10 First Name_________________________________ Age _________ Price________ First Name_________________________________ Age _________ Price________ First Name_________________________________ Age _________ Price________ cWire c Wrapped Stone Cabochon - April 19 - GM$45, NM$50 cWire c Wrapped Stone Cabochon - May 17 - GM$45, NM$50 cBasket c Weave Hypertufa - April 28 - GM$25, NM$30 cMother’s c Day Tea Cup - May 12 - GM$30, NM$35
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1. Aconitum fischeri _________ x $8.00 = $__________ 2. Agastache ‘Tango’ _________ x $8.00 = $__________ 3. Baptisia ‘Twilight Prairieblues” _________ x $8.00 = $__________ 4. Brunnera ‘Emerald Mist’ _________ x $8.00 = $__________
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5. Buddleia davidii ‘Santana’ _________ x $8.00 = $__________ 6. Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ _________ x $8.00 = $__________ 7. Cimicifuga ‘Chocoholic’ - $10 ________ x $10.00 = $__________ 8. Crocosmia ‘Venus’ _________ x $8.00 = $__________ 9. Dicentra ‘Burning Hearts’- $10 ________ x $10.00 = $__________
10. Echinacea purpurea ‘Southern Belle’ _________ x $8.00 = $__________ 11. Heuchera villosa ‘Circus’ _________ x $8.00 = $__________ 12. Heuchera villosa ‘Midnight Rose’ _________ x $8.00 = $__________ 13. Heucherella ‘Sweet Tea’ _________ x $8.00 = $__________
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15. Symphyotrichum ‘Wood’s Purple’ _________ x $8.00 = $__________
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16. Tradiscantia ‘Sweet Kate’ _________ x $8.00 = $__________
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17. Begonia Tuberous Mix _________ x $2.90 = $__________
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19. Coleus ‘Black Dragon’ _________ x $2.90 = $__________ 20. Gazania New Day Mix _________ x $2.90 = $__________
21. Impatiens Dazzler Coral Splash _________ x $2.90 = $__________ 22. Impatiens Super Elfin Paradise Mix _________ x $2.90 = $__________ 23. Lobelia Palace Blue _________ x $2.90 = $__________ 24. Marigold ‘Moonsong Deep Orange’ _________ x $2.90 = $__________ 25. Vanilla African Marigold _________ x $2.90 = $__________ 26. Marigold ‘IncaYellow II’ _________ x $2.90 = $__________ 27. Nicotiana Starmaker ‘Pink Picotee’ _________ x $2.90 = $__________ 28. Petunia Dolcissima Fragolino _________ x $2.90 = $__________ 29. Petunia Double Cascade Mix _________ x $2.90 = $__________ 30. Petunia Double Blue Cascade _________ x $2.90 = $__________ 31. Petunia Shockwave Coral Crush _________ x $2.90 = $__________ 32. Salvia ‘Summer Jewel Red’ _________ x $2.90 = $__________ 33. Zinnia Magellan Mix _________ x $2.90 = $__________
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Pick up days - May 18 for Members and Volunteers May 19-20 for everyone Some plant quantities are limited - Send your order early!
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Celebrate at the Gardens! Are you sick of winter days? Think summer. Call the Botanical Gardens to book your tropical event. It’s always warm inside our beautiful, glass building, so why not take advantage. We have opened up the calendar for 2013 so call for additional information regarding booking an event here. Also, we do have a few dates left for 2012, so get your requests in soon! Contact Mary at 827.1584 ext. 219 mrose@buffalogardens.com Casual fine dining specializing in fresh seafood, steaks, and pasta dishes
As always, thanks for sharing in life’s moments with us.
Gift Shop
If you are anxious for spring, now is the time to start planning that new space in your garden. Children of all ages will spend several magical hours waiting for their very own fairy to visit their garden. Our new line of fairy merchandise will help create your own realm of enchantment that will be enjoyed by kids of all ages. All of our garden products offer additional charm and personality to any garden space. The Botanical Gardens Gift Shop, great for your outside garden space or perfect for bringing your garden inside.
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