Under the Dome - Issue 1 2020

UNDER THE DOME Issue 1 - 2020

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens - Celebrating our 120th Anniversary!

2655 South Park Ave Buffalo, NY 14218 716.827.1584 - buffalogardens.com Hours

10:00am - 4:30pm Daily

2020 Special Hours & Closings Closed - January 13-14 Closed - March 26-27 Closed - September 18 Closed - November 23-26 10am-12pm - December 24 Closed - December 25 10am-12pm - December 31

Admission $12.50 Adults $11 Seniors (62+) $11 Students (13+ with ID) $7 Kids 3-12 Kids 2 and under are free Members are free

CONTENTS • Lumagination ....................... 4-5 • Great Plant Sale ................... 6-9 • Classes & Workshops ......10-11 • Calendar .............................12-13 • Membership ...........................11

MISSION

The historic Botanical Gardens is a living museum that inspires curiosity and connects people to the natural world.

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Celebrating Our 120th Anniversary!

Happy New Year! As we start a new year and new decade, on behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers our best wishes for a happy and healthy 2020.

In the 16 years that the Botanical Gardens Society has operated the Botanical Gardens and maintained the collection, so many great things have happened and here are a few highlights: - Overall attendance has grown by 200% - Membership now exceeds over 5,000 - Our family has increased to over 400 volunteers - The number of children, adults and individuals with disabilities who participate

in our educational programs has grown by 265% - Our annual light exhibit has attracted over 150,000 guests since 2011 The Botanical Gardens has grown tremendously and without your assistance and support none of this remarkable progress would have happened.

Also, during 2019, a long overdue maintenance project began on the historic conservatory. The entrance to the main palm dome has been restored with a new façade, windows and LED lighting. The chimney has been repointed and similar work will be completed on the foundation of the historic structure. Interior repairs include leveling the floor in greenhouse 10 and restoring doors, windows and walls that have deteriorated due to the conservatory’s high humidity levels. The upper and lower vent windows in the dome will be repaired this summer. We look forward to presenting the refurbished Botanical Gardens to the community this spring as we celebrate the 120th anniversary of our historic, architectural and botanical treasure which opened to the public in 1900.

We continue developing plans to implement our Master Plan for the future which was developed

by Toshiko Mori Architects. Our goal is to add an addition to the historic structure which will include a new entry and parking, café and expanded gift shop, classrooms, events facility, year-round tropical butterfly conservatory and new exhibit and grow spaces. Stay tuned as we announce more progress on this exciting plan in the coming months.

Thank you for playing an important role in our past and in our future!

Dave Swarts, President/CEO

NEW Eco Garden

Board of Directors

With the support of grant funds from the Josephine Goodyear Foundation; Plant WNY, The Western New York Landscape Association, Inc.; and volunteer Mary Hughes, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens was able to install a new Eco Garden. The Eco Garden features a large variety of vegetables, herbs, composting bins, rain barrels for water collection, and vermiculture composting. Over 500 pounds of fresh vegetables and herbs were harvested from the Eco Garden and donated to Gerard Place, a not-for-profit serving the East Buffalo community— specifically women and children in need.

“The Botanical Gardens is thrilled to collaborate with Gerard Place for the first time.

The Eco Garden is a project our team has been working on for over two years and it is exciting to see this important project and garden come together. Not only are we expanding important green initiatives at the Botanical Gardens, we also created a wonderful collaboration with Gerard Place and are helping to fill a need in our community.” David Swarts, President/CEO of the Buffalo Botanical Gardens.

“We are very excited to partner with the Botanical Gardens to help ensure that families that come to our site will have the opportunity to take home healthy options for their meals. In addition to this initiative, we will implement health and nutrition classes for the community using this food and showing people how to cook, clean and store the fruits and vegetables. The food will be used in our dining hall which helps to feed people dinner, in our monthly food express line with our partnership with the Food Bank and we will offer the food to our Children’s Academy parents who live in this community where food insecurity is their primary concern. We are so grateful to our community partners like the Botanical Gardens who will help us address this very serious issue.” David Zapfel, President/CEO of Gerard Place.

Gala at the Gardens Was a Huge Success!

On September 20, 2019, over 350 guests gathered on a beautiful night on the front lawn of the Botanical Gardens to celebrate the annual Gala at the Gardens. Thank you to all the attendees, sponsors, and volunteers for making the Gala a success, raising money to support the Botanical Gardens’ mission. A special thank you to Co-Chairs Naniscah Koessler and Jackye Mandell, Honorary Chairs Ted and Terry Johnson, the hardworking Gala Committee, volunteers and our generous sponsors.

Special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:

Officers Chairman - Michē C. Needham, CPA

Lumsden & McCormick, LLP Vice Chairman - George Cameron, Moog, Inc. Secretary - Maggie Hooper, Mower Treasurer - Brian Herrmann, EagleView At Large Members Thomas Beauford, Jr., M&T Bank Thomas Boncore, KeyBank Shonda L. Brock, B&C United Home Care Jim Charlier, JCharlier Communication Design Patricia E. Connolly Paulette M. Crooke, Retired HSBC Executive Bryan DeBroka, HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Joseph A. DiDomenico, Jr., Niagara Frontier

Orchid Society Andy Grinsfelder, Delaware North Ted Johnson, Hadley Exhibits Mary Ann Kresse Tisha M. Luciani, Catholic Health System Susan Maas Kimberly R. Nason, Esq., Phillips Lytle LLP Nicole Nuchereno, New Era Cap Sharon Osgood, Esq. Cathy Paladino Wayne Robinson, Harvard Business

School Buffalo Philip J. Snyder, Stieglitz Snyder Architecture Erik Solomon, National Fuel Resources, Inc. Stephen Spaulding, M.D. Immediate Past Chair - Joseph DiDomenico Jr. Ex-Officio Directors Mark Polancarz, County Executive,

Erie County R. Maura Cohen, Representative of the

Legislature Chairman Stephanie Crockatt, Olmsted Parks Conservancy Jason Hurley, Representative of the

Erie County Executive Troy Schinsel, Commissioner of the

Erie County Parks Director Emeritus Florence DaLuiso-Zoll

A very special thank you to the foundations who have supported our Hands-On Educational Programs:

Begonia Sponsors

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Save the Date!

2020 Gala at the Gardens September 18

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January 25-26, January 29-February 1, February 5-9, 12-22, 26-29

Produced by:

6-9pm / 6-10pm Friday and Saturday

Doors open at 5:30pm. Please note that Lumagination is best experienced after the sun sets.

Tickets - General Admission / Member Pricing Adults $15.50 / $13.50 Seniors (62+) - $14 / $12 Students (with ID) - $14/$12 Kids (3-12) - $7 / $7 Kids 2 and under are free Tickets are available online at buffalogardens.com and at the door.

Guest passes and coupons are not valid. Tripods are not permitted.

Mysterious Minerals - The interior of the Botanical Gardens will be illuminated to excite imaginations, stimulate the senses and entertain all ages! This year, visitors will experience the extraordinary facets of Earth and minerals. From simulated salt caves and stalactites to wooden sculptures, balancing stones, geodes and crystals, Lumagination will take visitors on a journey like no other! This is part three of a four-part series exploring water, air, earth and fire. Specialty nights include: Family Night with the Aquarium of Niagara - January 26 Touch tank fun and more! Aquarium Members receive member pricing.

Photo & Influencer Night - January 28 For photographers and invited guests - reserve your spot online.

Sensory Night by Autism Services - January 29 Everyone welcome! The autism community is encouraged to enjoy an evening that includes an art display and more.

Educators’ Night sponsored by National Grid - January 31 Educators with valid ID receive free admission.

Hero Night - February 5 Active Military, Veterans and First Responders with valid ID receive free admission. The Superhero Alliance will attend for added fun!

Pride Night with the Pride Center of Western New York - February 6 Family Night with the Albright-Knox Art Gallery - February 9 The Albright-Knox art truck will provide a hands-on art experience!

Albright-Knox Members receive member pricing.

Valentine’s Day - February 14 The first 300 visitors will receive a Valentine’s Day surprise!

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Family Night with the Buffalo Audubon Society - February 16 Critters to meet and more! Audubon Members receive member pricing.

Photos by: Joe Diebo

old & Patrick Crosby

Launch Party

January 24 - 6-9pm Members $45, General Public $50 $60 after January 17

Join us for an exclusive opening night celebration to kick-off Lumagination 2020! Enjoy an open bar of signature cocktails from Ketel One Vodka, hors d’oeuvres from Salvatore’s Hospitality, beer, wine and creative gourmet popcorn from What’s Pop-in’.

Participate in a high-value basket raffle and receive a commemorative glass to mark the occasion.

Tickets available online.

Happy Hours

January 25, 30-31, February 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 Join us from 5:00-8:00pm for drinks and food brought to you by Salvatore’s Hospitality, live music from Brother James and more. This is a great addition to your night before or after attending Lumagination! Happy Hours will be located inside the Administration Building.

Check our website for more details! @thebrotherjames

The four element kingdoms: water, air, minerals and fire are responsible for holding the earth in balance and without them life cannot exist.

This is year three of a four-year series, each one expressing gratitude for one of the elements, and 2020 is Marvelous Minerals!

Everything solid on our planet is made up of minerals... if it’s not water, air or fire, it’s a mineral! We want to celebrate minerals and everything that makes up our amazing planet.

As you peruse the Botanical Gardens during Lumagination 2020, contemplate the elements of the earth and life itself. Enjoy the show!

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P4. Gaillarida aristata

P3. Baptisia Decadence

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*HOT PICKS: Hand selected plants by our team they are in high demand and hot on the market!

P1. Allium ‘Millenium’ Bright rosy-purple globe-shaped flowers atop glossy, deep green foliage make this one a standout in the border or rock garden. Dozens of long-lasting flowers on strong stems with clumpforming, grass-like leaves are easy to grow. No wonder it was named the Perennial Plant of the Year in 2018. It will be a star in full sun in your mid to late summer garden and the pollinators will love it.

16-20”H, 12-14” W

P5. Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra ‘Burning Hearts’ Flowers emerge scarlet red and develop to a bright orange-red in full bloom. Tones of bronze and redwood show as the flowers mature. Springtime foliage is deep mahogany with purple stems that change to bronze-green in the heat of the summer. This impressive false sunflower will make an outstanding show reaching heights of 3-4 feet on sturdy, erect stems.

3-4’H, 16-20”W

P2. Astilbe ‘Chocolate Shogun’* A graceful addition to any shade garden, featuring lush, deeply cut foliage of glossy green to chocolate-bronze. Pink-blushed plume-like flowers move in the breeze in the early summer.

Stays attractive for the entire season bringing a note of elegance and drama to any garden.

Tolerates more sun than most astilbes, but still needs adequate moisture.

20-24”H, 12-18” W

P6. Hemerocallis ‘Double Pardon Me’ Double the petals means double the color impact with romantic deep red blossoms that are perfectly formed, delightfully ruffled, and fragrant. A vigorous grower with a compact size and a high bloom count that keeps showing off its lovely color for a long time over summer and into fall.

18”H, 18-24”W

P3. Baptisia Decadence® ‘Cherries Jubilee’ ‘Cherries Jubilee’ is simply spectacular. Deep maroon buds give way to bi-color maroon and yellow blossoms that transition to smoky golden tones. All this atop well-branched, blue-green foliage on silver stems. This more compact Baptisia is low maintenance and easy to grow, but it’s the unusual and dramatic flower color that makes it worthy of a place in your garden.

30-36”H, 36” W P4. Gaillarida aristata ‘Arizona Sun’ Looking for a statement plant? ‘Arizona Sun’ brings bold fiery orange-red blooms ringed in flame yellow that put on a show from early summer to frost. The bright blooms with ruffled petals sit atop a neat mound of grey-green, lance-shaped leaves. Easy to grow, drought and heat tolerant, and requires little to no care. ‘Arizona Sun’s’ bright blooms also make for spectacular bouquets.

12-15”H, 12-18”W

P7. Lupinus polyphyllus Mini Gallery™ Red A favorite in cottage gardens, this beautiful lupine features bold spikes of raspberry-red, sweet-pea shaped blossoms that emerge from chartreuse flower buds from late spring to early summer. Flowers appear earlier than other varieties and need no staking. Fine textured leaves remain emerald green throughout the season. A magnificent addition to any garden.

14-16”H, 7-9”W P8. Sedum takesimense ‘Atlantis’* Beautifully variegated rosettes of serrated leaves are green with creamy chartreuse margins. Colder temperatures add a pink blush to the edges. ‘Atlantis’ spreads to form a dense mat of foliage and features clusters of starshaped, yellow summer blooms that pollinators love. A one-of-a-kind sedum that makes a vibrant addition. Deer and rabbits don’t touch it.

4-6”H, 10-12”W Sun

Attracts Birds

Part Sun

Attracts Bees

Shade

Deer Resistant

Attracts Butterflies

Rabbit Resistant

P9. Stachys monieri

P10. Stokesia laevis

S1. Chaenomeles

S2. Clethra alnifolia

P9. Stachys monieri ‘Hummello’ This beauty was named the Perennial Plant of the Year in 2019 for its eye-catching spires of rosy-lavender tubular flowers that rise above the foliage in late spring to early summer. Deep green crinkled foliage with scalloped edges.

Fabulous in massed plantings or as a specimen, the clumps will spread to form a dense ground cover.

18-20”H, 18W

S2. Clethra alnifolia Sugartina® ‘Crystalina’ An excellent shrub for mixed borders, ‘Crystalina’ is a dwarf summersweet variety that holds its tight, dense shape with dark green glossy foliage that turns a warm yellow in the fall. Wonderfully fragrant 4-6” spikes of pure white blooms bring the butterflies to visit in mid-summer. A good fit for smaller gardens or as a foundation plant. Reliable, hardy, long blooming, and carefree.

30-36”H, 28-36”W

P10. Stokesia laevis ‘Peachie’s Pick’ Known as Stokes’ Aster, this dwarf variety has fluffy, cornflower-like blue blooms over deep green foliage that looks good all season. Noted for its upright habit and a profusion of daisy-style flowers that do not wilt in the heat of the day.

Blooms much longer than other asters for a show of color in the mid to late summer garden when other perennials have faded.

8-12”H, 12-20”W

S3. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Quick Fire®’ ‘Quick Fire®’ features blooms that appear up to a month earlier than other hydrangeas. Magnificent color-changing blooms start out white, then pink, and finally deepen to a rosy-pink. Vibrant green foliage compliments the ornamental effect on this hardy, easy to grow shrub that provides a floral show from summer through fall. Leave the dried flowers on for winter interest. Excellent fall color.

6-8’H, 6-8’ W

S4. Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ Kerria is a beautiful but underused shrub with showy, double, golden-yellow flowers that bloom in early spring. Unique zig-zag branching, sharply toothed bright green leaves, and yellow-green stems on a vigorous grower make this a good choice for a shrub border or open woodland area.

Blooms for a long period in the spring followed by a lovely yellow color in fall. The brilliant flowers look like little roses.

5-10’H, 5-10’W

Shrubs - $15 / *HOT PICKS - $16 S1. Chaenomeles Double Take™ ‘Pink Storm’* Large blossoms that look like a camelia sport an intense pink color that makes a spectacular early spring show. This flowering quince has the added benefit of being thornless and does not produce fruit. It’s hardy, heat and drought tolerant, and deer resistant. ‘Pink Storm’ is a new take on an old fashioned shrub that makes an excellent landscape choice sure to brighten spring gardens.

48-60”H, 36-48”W

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S3. Hydrangea paniculata

S4. Kerria japnica

S5. Symphoricarpos

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Your account on our website now links directly with your membership record. If you haven’t done so already, please register prior to making your purchase. You will need to use the same email address you have saved with your membership record in order to receive Membership S5. Symphoricarpos ‘Proud Berry®’* Discounts. Please make This coralberry features lustrous rounded bluesure you are signed into green leaves. In late summer, pink bell-shaped your account to receive flowers appear and mature into large dark pink your discount. PLEASE bubble-shaped berries. It puts on a prolific NOTE: Discounts do not show when planted in full sun and a bit of spring appear until all items have been added to your cart; pruning will encourage the development of the showy berries. Tough, easy to grow, with color and They will appear on the interest in all seasons. Cut branches in spring and check-out page before you submit payment fall are lovely and long-lasting. information.

3-4’H, 3-4’ W

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A6. Datura

A8. Gomphrena

A7. Didelta

Annuals- 4pk/6pk-$4, 4-inch pot $5, *HOT PICKS - $5.50

A5. Dahlia

A4. Coleus

A3. Celosia

A2. Calendula

A1. Begonia

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A1. Begonia ‘Canary Wings’ Offers a unique look on a plant that has been a staple in shade gardens. It is an upright mounded begonia with foliage that changes from yellow to chartreuse and is covered with bright red flowers throughout the season 12–18” H, 15-18” W, 4” pot A2. Calendula ‘Snow Princess’ The first cream white calendula. It is charming and quaint with yellow buds that open to reveal snow white petals brushed with yellow on the underside and a dark center. It is a fascinating flowering show that goes from late spring to fall.

Deadheading will increase continued blooming.

18-24” H, 12” W, 4pk A3. Celosia ‘Tornado Red’ A vigorous large flowering cockscomb that holds its color even when dried. It has large, dense, carmine red flower combs on healthy green stems. It is not fussy, it just needs fertile, well-drained soil.

16-24” H, 12” W, 4pk A4. Coleus ‘Stained Glassworks™ Royalty’ Deep maroon leaves are serrately elongated with a flash of hot pink down the center. A must for the coleus lover. It’s a versatile component in mass plantings and containers. Stained Glassworks™ will not disappoint.

18-24”H, 18-24”W, 4” pot A5. Dahlia ‘Starsister Scarlet & Yellow’ * This dahlia is a showy semi-double gorgeous bloom with deep scarlet under petals covered in yellow fringed petals. They are compact, nonstop bloomers that look great in mixed containers or the garden bed with flower power to spare. Deadheading keeps the plant clean and encourages continuous blooming.

10”H, 10” W, 4” pot

A6. Datura ‘Ballerina Yellow’ Sweet perfumed fully ruffled blooms measuring up to 6 inches across with a soft yellow color, that faces heavenward causing gardeners to call it ‘Angels Trumpet’. It has a shrub like growth, and a pungent honeysuckle fragrance especially fragrant at night.

36”H, 24” W, 4” pot A7. Didelta ‘Silver Strand’ A succulent subshrub that is indestructible in the summer months. It is semi trailing making it a great component in hanging baskets and container gardens, and it stands well by itself making a bold statement. The attractive silver velvety foliage begs to be touched. Heat and drought are not a problem.

6-8”H, 12-16” W, 4” pot A8. Gomphrena Ping Pong Mix Delivers an explosion of colors in containers and mass plantings. It is a great cut flower fresh or dried working well in arrangements.

The combination of deep purple, lavender, and white pack a punch over a long blooming season. It is low maintenance and drought tolerant.

16-20”H, 8-10” W, 4pk A9. Hunnemannia fumariifolia Is it a tulip or is it a poppy? It’s a poppy with a tulip-like flower. If you love poppies but hate when they go away when summer comes, you will love the Mexican Tulip Poppy. The flowers on the 1.5 to 2-foot plant are shaped like a ruffle-edged tulip flower. They bloom from summer into the fall. The yellow flower combined with the pale gray foliage will make a standout in your garden.

24-36”H, 15-18” W, 4pk A10. Impatiens ‘Beacon Coral’ The Beacon impatiens series has been bred and tested for high resistance to downy mildew so you can bring this colorful shade flower back to your garden. ‘Beacon Coral’ offers season long color and is a great filler in the garden or containers. Impatiens have long been an adaptable versatile performer, and Beacon will not disappoint.

12-14”H, 15-20” W, 4pk

Sun

Attracts Birds

Part Sun

Attracts Bees

Order online - buffalogardens.com

Shade

Deer Resistant

Members get 10% off! See member discount information on pg. 7

Attracts Butterflies

Rabbit Resistant

Pick up your order May 14-16 at the Great Plant Sale!

A9.Hunnemannia fumariifolia

A10. Impatiens

A11. Impatiens hawkeri ‘Roller Coaster’ * Impatiens hawkeri is commonly known as New Guinea impatiens. New Guineas are larger plants and have larger flowers. This impatiens is highly resistant to downy mildew, and like morning sun, but afternoon sun could be detrimental.

They are self-cleaning so no deadheading.

12-18”H, 15-18” W, 4” pot A12. Lantana ‘Bloomify™ Mango’ A compact free flowering annual with a mounded growing habit that keeps its shape in the landscape. It is completely sterile so it won’t go out of flower in the heat of summer.

This lantana is a great color addition to others in the ‘Bloomify™‘series, and its branching growth will not disappoint in containers, baskets or the garden.

12-14”H, 10-12” W, 4” pot A13. Nasturtium ‘Baby Rose’ This AAS flower winner of 2019 ‘Baby Rose’ is a petite flowered mounding variety with dark foliage and hot pink flowers. It is ideal for containers and small space gardens. The compact habit means less flower flopping because blooms remain upright throughout the season. ‘Baby Rose’ is striking planted en masse, but still versatile enough to be tucked amongst other annuals in a mixed container, or in an herb garden.

10-12”H, 10-12” W, 4pk A14. Zinnia ‘Zahara™ Bright Orange’ The Zahara™ series offers a selection of AAS award winning varieties. ‘Bright Orange’ is heat and drought resistant and covered with a fiery glow of brilliant color all through the season.

It makes a bold statement in the garden or containers. ‘Bright Orange’ is also resistant to mildew and leaf spot making it a winning choice for your garden.

16-20”H, 16-20” W, 6pk A15. Nicotiana alata ‘Sylvestris’ Commonly called flowering tobacco or white shooting stars. It typically grows 3-5’ tall with pendant clusters of trumpet shaped fragrant blooms that resemble shooting stars. Blooms summer to fall, providing good color and fragrance for late summer borders or cottage gardens.

3-5’H, 1-2’ W, 4pk

A11. Impatiens hawkeri

A12. Lantana

A13. Nasturtium

A16. Petunia ‘Headliner™ Dark Saturn’ This mounded petunia boasts early and lengthy flowering. It has a dramatic deep purple center with a creamy yellow halo. ‘Dark Saturn’ will be the showstopper in your containers or baskets even from a distance. A petunia lovers must.

10-16”H, 20-30” W, 4” pot A17. Phlox ‘Popstars™ Purple Eye’ Popstars™ is a stunning phlox with jagged two-tone stars and a dwarf growing habit. It is a mounded plant covered in brilliant flowers all summer. Popstars™ packs on so many blooms you may not even see the foliage at the height of the season. Use this plant in flowerpots along a driveway or path to jazz up your garden space.

9-12” H, 8-10” W, 4pk A18. Salvia spathacea A herbaceous plant species with woody bases and a somewhat sprawling habit with upright flowering stems. Blooming spring through summer, 1 inch bright magenta flowers sprout from 18 inch stems. Salvia spathacea is easy to grow in the garden, and is a very useful groundcover for dry shade. It is a magnet for hummingbirds.

18-24”H, 12-15” W, 4” pot A19. Viola ‘Brush Strokes’ These beauties look as if an artist has taken a fine brush and put delicate stripes on the petals. ‘Brush Strokes’ may be small, but they are mighty in appearance. A great choice for cool weather but blooms repeatedly. It is a wild mix of splashy colors that will add sass to your spring garden and again in the fall.

6”H, 6-12” W, 6pk

A14. Zinnia

A15. Nicotiana alata

A16. Petunia

A17. Phlox

A19. Viola

A18. Salvia spathacea

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Adult Classes

Advanced registration is required for classes and workshops.

Register early, as space is limited.

GM = Garden Member GP = General Public Horticulture Certificate Classes 11am-1pm GM $20/class ($100/series), GP $25/class ($125/series) Those who complete each series will be presented with a certificate of completion. Join us for an entertaining garden education with David Clark, Horticulturist & CNLP. David is fast becoming one of the country’s noted garden speakers! These classes are great for beginners or gardeners and landscapers wishing to brush up on their skills.

Horticulture III 301 - January 25 - Sustainable Landscaping Practices 302 - February 1 - Gardening with Native Plants 303 - February 22 - Shade Gardening 304 - February 29 - Small Space and Urban Gardening 305 - March 14 - Beneficial Insects and Pollinators* *Celebrate National Learn About Butterflies Day! Horticulture IV 401 - March 28 - Gardening for Wildlife 402 - April 18 - Four Seasons Gardening 403 - April 25 - Creative Containers and Raised Beds 404 - May 30 - Herbs and Medicinal Plants 405 - June 13 - Backyard Ecology Horticulture V & VI will be offered again in 2021 Yoga - Tuesday Nights Session I - March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5 Session II - May 12, 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21 Session III - July 28, August 4, 11,18, 25, September 1, 15, 22, 29, October 6 $100 per 10 week series or $15 per class Led by Leanne Oldenbrook from Oasis Yoga and Wellness. To register for one class or a series, contact Leanne at 864.1194 or crescmnyoga@yahoo.com or online at cmyoga.com.

Gentle Hatha Yoga - 5:30-6:45pm Suitable for all, but especially students with injuries or limitations.

Gentle Power Flow Yoga/Pilates - 7-8:15pm More vigorous practice featuring relaxation, warm up stretches, series of sequences and Pilates postures designed to build strength, endurance, and body heat.

Free to eligible BlueCross BlueShield of WNY members. Please call the member services number on the back of your card and verify that you have the community wellness benefit for yoga.

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Watercolor Classes Taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher, pre-registration (series or per class) is required as space is limited. See our website for suggested supplies.

GM $68 per series or $17 per class, GP $76 per series or $19 per class Beginner - Two Sessions Offered!

Learn the basics of how to paint with watercolors. As you advance through the classes, discover how your skills grow!

Tuesday Mornings - 8:45-11:15am BM4 - February 25, March 3, 10, 17 BM5 - March 24, 31, April 7, 14 BM6 - April 21, 28, May 5, 19 Wednesday Evenings - 5:45-8:15pm BE4 - February 26, March 4, 11, 18 BE5 - March 25, April 1, 8, 15 BE6 - April 22, 29, May 6, 20 Intermediate For students with some previous painting experience who would like to move beyond the basics.

Tuesday Evening - 5:45-8:15pm IE4 - February 25, March 3, 10, 17 IE5 - March 24, 31, April 7, 14 IE6 - April 21, 28, May 5, 19 Plein Air Join your classmates for watercolor classes outdoors. Learn the challenge of painting from life. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Botanical Gardens, the Perennial Peace Garden and South Park. *If inclement weather, classes are to be held indoors.

Tuesday Mornings - 8:45-11:15am PA1 - May 26, June 2, 9, 16 Tuesday Evenings - 5:45-8:15pm PA2 - May 26, June 2, 9, 16 Wednesday Evenings - 5:45-8:15pm PA3 - May 27, June 3, 10, Final date TBA

Workshops

Advanced registration is required for classes and workshops.

Register early, as space is limited.

Tropical Glass Terrariums - March 5 6pm - GM $20, GP $25 It’s back! Bring a bit of the Botanical Gardens indoors and beat the winter blues in this fun and popular class for adults. Have a bit of a black thumb compared to a green one? Discover how low-maintenance closed tropical terrariums are! Come build a terrarium for a great friend get-together. Add some crafty elements for a truly special piece.

Join the Botanical Gardens!

Fresh Spring Floral Arrangement- April 7 OR 8 6pm - GM $40, GP $45 This popular class returns for another spring! Join us for a seasonal floral arrangement workshop that is just in time for your spring festivities. Create a lovely, fragrant flower display for your table.

Members receive the following benefits:

Beginning Bonsai - April 22 OR 23 6-9pm - GM $75, GP $80 Get up close and personal with a tree with these hands-on workshops.

Fashion a live bonsai tree while learning about the art of bonsai, techniques and styles with the Buffalo Bonsai Society. Space is limited in each session. Materials are provided but you may wish to bring hand clippers and wear gardening gloves.

Save the Date for the NEW Member Appreciation Night to be held Thursday, June 11, 2020. More details to come!

Hypertufa Container - May 9 9am or 1pm - GM $25, GP $30 Get messy and creative with one of our most popular workshops! Fashion your own unique planting container from peat moss, Portland cement and perlite.

Wear clothing you do not mind getting dirty.

Fairy Garden (for Kids) - May 31 9:30am or 2pm - GM $15, GP $20 Just for kids ages 5-12! Make your own miniature garden for fairies or gnomes during this fun workshop the day of the Fairy Festival. We’ll be using fun materials to make the perfect hideaway.

Containers, soil and plants are included. A parent or guardian is encouraged to work with their child to create their masterpiece. Space is limited!

Succulent Garden - June 4 6pm - GM $20, GP $25 Get your friends together for a fun and relaxing gardening experience for adults. Design a small succulent container garden, discover exciting lowmaintenance succulent plants and add some creative touches. Choose from a variety of miniature succulents that come in many unique forms.

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- Free admission to the Botanical Gardens - Discounts on classes, birthday parties and select events - 10% discount in the Gift Shop and at the Great Plant Sale - 10% discount at select local nurseries and garden centers - One-time use Guest Pass(es) (depending on level) - One-year subscription to Better Homes and Gardens - The Botanical Gardens particpates in the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program! If you are a member of our garden, you are entitled to reciprocal benefits to nearly 300 gardens and arboretums across the country and into Canada.

Personal and Family Memberships

In order to provide our Garden Members with the best experience possible, our membership fees have increased as of January 1, 2020.

Student (13+) - $40 one year / $72 two year Senior (62+) - $40 one year / $72 two year Individual - $50 one year / $90 two year Dual Senior (62+) - $65 one year / $117 two year Dual Adult - $75 one year / $135 two year Grandparents - $70 one year / $126 two year Family - $80 one year / $144 two year Family Advantage - $100 one year / $180 two year Gardener Advantage - $115 one year / $207 two year Group Memberships Garden Club & Plant Societies / $135 Service Agency Groups For human services agencies, nursing homes, group homes and senior homes. After passes are ultiized, each additional visitor will be extended a $5 admission rate. The agency card must be presented to utilize this special pricing. Required personal care attendants are admitted free.

Level One - $50 - 10 guest passes

Level Two - $70 - 15 guest passes

Level Three - $90 - 20 guest passes Purchase online at buffalogardens.com or contact the Membership Office at 827.1584 ext 295

Outreach Programs Let us come to you to lead a fun and interactive program your participants will be talking about for weeks! We offer entertaining and informative presentations with knowledgeable speakers on numerous gardening subjects.

Our popular programs are a hit with school-age students, seniors, and adults.

We offer outreach programs to schools too! Having a Science Night, Environmental Faire or hosting a similar event? We are happy to come to your classroom to lead an activity with all materials and instruction provided! All school programs are fully aligned with standards. Programs can be adapted to all grade levels Pre-K-12.

Contact the Education Department at 827.1584 ext. 730 or 11 education@buffalogardens.com today!

Exhibits & Events Unless otherwise noted - Exhibits & Events will be held 10am4:30pm and are included with paid admission.

CLOSED - The Botanical Gardens will be closed during regular hours January 13-14 in preparation for Lumagination.

KrisBrig Creative - January 19 - March 1 Mesmerizing Buffalo - An exhibition of an eclectic composition of all things Buffalo in a unique way. Explore gorgeous shots of the Botanical Gardens, mother nature and Buffalo art and architecture with a new signature glitter finish, both mesmerizing and alluring.

Kids Day - January 20 Free admission for kids ages 3-12. Visit the Wegman’s Family Garden and hands-on stations to participate in fun seasonal activities!

Lumagination Launch Party - January 24 - See info on page 4 Lumagination - January 25 - February 29 Specific dates and info on page 4-5 Suann Hurley - March 3 - May 25 Birds in Art- This watercolor artist’s love for depicting the elegance and grace of her subject matter is stunningly vibrant and detailed. Explore the beauty of these feathered friends in Suann Hurley’s Birds in Art. Orchid Show - March 7-8 by: The Niagara Frontier Orchid Society Saturday - 10am-4:30pm Sunday - 10am-3pm The show includes amazing award winning orchids. Informal orchid talks will be held both days on growing orchids and other aspects of indoor gardening. Orchids and supplies will be for sale from several vendors.

CLOSED - The Botanical Gardens will be closed March 26-27 in preparation for the Spring Flower Exhibit.

The Healing Power of Plants - March 29 10am-3pm, Included with admission Explore the healing power of plants for your mind, body, and spirit. Talk with the experts and learn about the use of plants in pharmaceuticals, the restorative power of yoga, and healing with herbs. Plants will be available for purchase.

Check our website for a list of vendors, partners, and activities.

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Spring Flower Exhibit & 4-H Mini Farm - March 28 - April 26 Don’t miss WNY’s favorite spring tradition! With over 22,000 bulbs on display, and a 4-H Mini Farm that will host a fuzzy cast of characters! The Easter Bunny will visit the Botanical Gardens April 4, 10, 11 from 10am4:30pm.

Easter Egg Hunt - April 4 9am, GM $8, GP $10, After March 23 $12 Register early! The Hunt sells out every year! Register online.

Kids ages seven and under are eligible to participate in the Hunt. The Hunt is outside, so dress accordingly. Hunters are admitted free to the Botanical Gardens this day! If you plan to visit the Botanical Gardens this day before or after the hunt, regular admission will apply.

Inside - kids of all ages can enjoy fun activities: a scavenger hunt, the 4-H Mini Farm, prizes and more! The Easter Bunny will also be visiting inside from 10am-4:30pm!

Easter Weekend - April 10-12 Good Friday - April 10 10am-4:30pm - Enjoy the Botanical Gardens, the Spring Flower Exhibit and the 4-H Mini Farm. The Easter Bunny will be visiting for this event from 10am-4:30pm.

Meet the Easter Bunny - April 10-11 10am-4:30pm - The Easter Bunny will be visiting the Botanical Gardens! Get photos with the Easter Bunny and also enjoy the Spring Flower Exhibit and the 4-H Mini Farm.

Wegmans Family Day - Spring Celebration - April 11 10am-4pm - Join the Easter Bunny for a celebration of all things spring. Smell the scents of beautiful blooming bulbs while creating spring inspired crafts. The Easter Bunny will be visiting from 10am-4:30pm, and pictures with the Bunny are available for $5 each.

Easter Sunday - April 12 10am-4:30pm - Enjoy the Botanical Gardens, the Spring Flower Exhibit and the 4-H Mini Farm.

Earth Day - April 22 BOGO Admission We are partnering with the Earth Day Network to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and to help spread awareness and inspire action for all of the different ways that we can protect our environment. Admission will be buy one get one free on Earth Day! #BuffaloGardens @BuffaloGardens

Arbor Day Tree Tours & Tree Planting - April 24 Tree Tours - Free - 12:30pm and 2pm Celebrate Arbor Day by visiting some of the trees in our outdoor collections while learning the basics of tree identification. Wear comfortable shoes/boots that you do not mind getting muddy. Walk takes place rain or shine. This informal tour meets at the front entrance.

Tree Planting - Free - 1:30pm Join Botanical Gardens’ staff and volunteers as we add a new tree to our Arboretum’s collection.

120th Anniversary Party! - April 24 6-9pm GM $45, GP $50 After April 1 $60 Celebrate the 120th Anniversary of the Botanical Gardens at this exciting event! Enjoy live music, an abundant selection of hors d’oeuvres from local caterers, a champagne toast and more all while you reveal in the beauty of the Botanical Gardens. Be part of our legacy and raise a glass to celebrate this amazing historic landmark! Tickets include an open bar of champagne cocktails, beer, wine, hour d’oeuvres and a commemorative glass!

Spring Bulb Sale - May 2 8am, $12 per bag - BULBS GO FAST! Get here early! Buyers line up around 6am and bulbs are gone quickly. Doors open at 8am. We are pulling thousands of bulbs from our spring exhibit, and they all must go! These bulbs were forced to bloom this spring so roll the dice with some of our amazing and unique varieties in your own yard. We provide a bag, and you fill it - limit 3 bags per person! Sale is in the garage behind the Botanical Gardens.

The Great Plant Sale - May 14-16 May 14 - 4-8pm Members and Volunteers Only!

May 15-10am-8pm Open to the Public May 16 9am-4pm Open to the Public Purchase all your annuals, perennials, shrubs, hanging baskets, tropical plants and SO MUCH MORE at the Greatest Plant Sale of the Year!

National Public Gardens Week - May 8-17 Throughout the week, many of our nation’s public gardens emphasize their importance and impact as community resources and catalysts for change and resilience by encouraging the general public to visit, engage, donate, and/ or volunteer. Visit your Botanical Garden in support!

Fairy Festival- “Find Your Wings” - May 31 Receive $1 off admission for wearing butterfly, fairy or gnome costumes!

June is Butterfly Awareness Month!

Find your wings and join us for a fun, family event to celebrate fairies, gnomes and butterflies with crafts, entertainment, music, vendors and more. Special butterfly experts will also be on hand as you flutter through the Botanical Gardens!

Bonsai Show - June 6-7

by The Buffalo Bonsai Society Join the Buffalo Bonsai Society for their annual Bonsai Show.

Talk with experts and beginners as they display amazing bonsai specimens from their personal collections.

Family Days Have fun at activity stations throughout the Botanical Gardens. See the schedule below for our upcoming themed offerings and events that take place from 10am-4pm. While activities are best aligned for children ages 5-12, caregivers of our youngest learners are encouraged to assist with creations!

Included with paid admission/membership! Providing a safe learning environment for children is important. All activities are peanut-allergy friendly.

Kids Day - January 20 Free admission for kids ages 3-12. Visit the Wegmans Family Garden and hands-on stations to participate in fun seasonal activities and meet some of the plants that live at the Botanical Gardens!

Lumagination Family Nights - January 29, February 9, 16 Take a break from the cold weather and spend the night exploring the tropical rainforests of the Botanical Gardens. Everyone will enjoy added special kids activities and more! See more info about Lumagination on pages 4-5 Spring Celebration - April 11 See more info on page 12 - Join the Easter Bunny and the 4-H Farm animals for a celebration of all things spring.

Smell the scents of beautiful blooming bulbs while creating spring inspired crafts.

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Ways to Give Annual Fund

Unrestricted gifts to the Botanical Gardens’ Annual Fund are essential to our financial strength and longevity. Annual Fund donations are used to maintain our facilities and operations, support educational programming, and to provide restoration and preservation of our horticulture collection.

Matching Gifts

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Check with your human resources representative to see if you or your spouse’s company can match your gift! The impact of your gift to the Botanical Gardens could be doubled!

Amazon Smile

Did you know you can contribute to the Buffalo Botanical Gardens just by shopping on Amazon? Visit smile.amazon.com, select the Buffalo Botanical Gardens as your charity, and Amazon will donate .5% of your purchase to the Buffalo Botanical Gardens at no extra cost to you!

Tributes & Dedications

A gift to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society is a thoughtful and touching way to remember a loved one, honor a special person, offer gratitude, or commemorate a special occasion. There are many ways in which you can honor someone special in your life; pavers, benches, planting a tree or creating a new tribute are some of the many options available to you. A thoughtful gift that will last for years to come!

The Florence DaLuiso-Zoll Society

The Botanical Gardens Planned Giving Society was established to honor donors who may have a desire to remember the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. through their estate plans. Society members understand the importance of leaving a legacy that strengthens the future the Botanical Gardens and leaving a legacy that all of Western New York will benefit from.

The society is named after Florence DaLuiso-Zoll (September 2006). Florence was a volunteer preservationist who in 1979 explored ways to save the Botanical Gardens from financial crisis. Florence created docent programs and classes at the Botanical Gardens. She was elected President of the Friends of the Botanical Gardens Society in 1981 and was instrumental in forming the public/private partnership with the County of Erie.

For more information please contact the Development Office at 716-827-1584 ext. 203.

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Arts Access aims to increase the accessibility of WNY arts and culture by connecting residents to cultural opportunities in their communities. Arts Access provides low-income individuals and their families the chance to see live theatre, music, art and more through the Arts Access pass. The Botanical Gardens offers Free General Admission for an Arts Access pass holder and up to four passes total for a family. To learn more about the program, visit arts-access.org.

With Gratitude Palm Dome Society Mr. and Mrs. Wayne and Corrine Arcangel Mr. Charles Balbach Ms. Melissa T. Balbach Ms. Shonda Brock Dr. John L. Butsch Ms. Diane J. Chrisman Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Cohen Mr. and Mrs. David Colligan Ms. Paulette Crooke Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DiDomenico, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John* and Barbara Drenning Dr. and Mrs. Richard Dulski Mr. Ronald L. Frank and Ms. Anne Schneider Mrs. Maria Gerbracht Ms. Erin Grajek Mr. Peter J. Heffley Mrs. Mary Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Ted Johnson Mr. Philip Kadet Mr. and Mrs. John T.* and Carol V. Kociela Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. and

Mary Ann Kresse, Esq. Ms. Ruth Mathews Mr. Robert Thill

Ms. Elizabeth Moll Dr. Yvonne Minor-Ragan Mrs. Michē Needham Mrs. Ellen E. Neumaier Ms. Sharon Osgood, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Carl and Cathy Paladino Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Penfold Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Savarino Ms. Susan Seibel

Siebel Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David J. Swarts Mr. Stan Swisher Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Urlaub Mr. and Mrs. Alan Vogt

Begonia Society Mrs. Sue Buyer Mr. and Mrs. George Cameron Mr. and Mrs. James and Patricia Connolly Mr. Curtis M. Crandall Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DelVecchio Mr. Brian Herrmann Mr. William D. Iverson Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Kurtz Ms. Joanna Langerak Ms. Donna Ludwig Mr. and Mrs. Gary and Sue Maas Mr. and Mrs. E. Dennis McCarthy Mr. Joseph R. Murphy* Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Northwood Mrs. Nicole Nuchereno Ms. Patricia O’Connor Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Pingitore Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Priselac Ms. M. Virginia Procter Ms. Kristin W. Somers Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevenson Mrs. Janice Sufrin Dr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Tomasi Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walsh *Deceased † Gifts as of November 18, 2019

Gardening Tip - Attract Monarchs with the Right Plant!

Don’t be put off by the word “weed” in milkweed. These plants have beautiful flowers and are happily used by gardeners who want pretty landscapes. If you want to attract monarch butterflies, this is the plant you need. Monarch caterpillars eat only milkweed, so the monarch butterflies lay their eggs on milkweed.

There are several varieties of milkweed. Many gardeners like the milkweed known as butterfly plant or butterfly flower, which is also called Asclepias tuberosa. It was called butterfly weed, but the name was confusing because the plant doesn’t look weedy. In fact, it has beautiful orange flowers. Another variety is swamp milkweed or Asclepias incarnata, which does well in wetter areas. It gets pink or white flowers.

Common milkweed or Asclepias syriaca spreads readily, maybe even aggressively. However, if it gets into spots where you don’t want it, you can easily pull it up.

Photo by: Connie Stofko

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Plantasia Reflections - March 19-22 Join us at the Children’s Discovery Garden at Plantasia, WNY’s Premier Garden and Landscape Show! Fun plant activities abound in the garden just for kids at the Hamburg Fair Grounds Event Center. Visit plantasiany.com for more information on hours, activities and ticket pricing.

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