Under The Dome www.buffalogardens.com Issue 3 - 2011
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc.
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. 2655 South Park Ave - Buffalo, NY 14218 - 716.827.1584 - www.buffalogardens.com Cover Photo by Eileen Graetz: Photo Contest 2010
Hours: Daily 10am-5pm Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day - Special Holiday Hours: December 24 10:00am-12:00pm December 31 10:00am-12:00pm General Admission Prices: Please check each show for prices Adults $6 - Seniors (55+) & Students (13+ with ID) $5 - Kids 3-12 $3 - Members & kids under 3 are free * Effective January 1, 2012 admission Prices will increase by $1 Glenn Edward Murray II, Esq. Photo Contest 2010
Wish List
If you can help us with anything on this wish list, please contact Todd at 716.827.1584 ext. 214. Your donation is tax dedutible!
** Washer ** Dryer Gas or Electric ** Golf Cart ** Carpet Squares or Rug samples for story telling mats and for kids to sit on while eating lunch at the Gardens Tina M. Bidwell Photo Contest 2010
Message from David Swarts, President & CEO Greetings to the friends of the Botanical Gardens! My hope is that you had a wonderful summer. Since I last reported to you in the spring edition of Under the Dome, I have continued my first year journey and what a wonderful experience it has been. The Spring Flower show was fantastic - our visitors raved about the beautiful and colorful flower arrangements. My thanks to our Gardeners and volunteers for again providing our visitors with a great flower show. The Easter Egg Hunt brought enjoyment to 500 children (young and old alike) and the annual Great Plant Sale was more successful than ever despite some inclement weather. We have seen significant growth in our membership with nearly 1000 new members since the first of the year and we are well on our way to reach an overall membership of 3000 in the near future. Not surprisingly, our admissions this year have seen over 25% increase over the same period in 2010. This is all great news and serves as a clear indication that the Gardens is becoming a destination for families to experience the beauty of our greenhouses, our splendid collection, wonderful programs and events. Speaking of events, Starry Night was outstanding. More than 3000 guests enjoyed sensational musical groups, delicious foods and wonderful weather. On July 27, the new administration building was dedicated at a ribbon cutting ceremony which was attended by elected officials, Board members and community leaders. A reception and tour of our beautiful facility rounded out the event. Many thanks to our gardeners, particularly Julie Hughes, volunteers, AmeriCorp associates and McKinley High School students for their work on the outdoor shrub garden. Always a special place to visit! While thier work continued throughout the summer, much of it was completed prior to the kick-off ceremonies of the National Garden Walk Festival, which the Gardens hosted in June. Also, two new exciting programs were inaugurated over the summer. One offering is an environmental/conservation education program for middle school students and the other established a horticulture certificate program which will be offered to the public this fall. Both demonstrate the Gardens’ commitment to environmental stewardship. The Gardens’ staff honored our dedicated volunteers at the annual summer picnic. Their continued commitment is unmatched! The First Annual President’s Report for Stakeholders was held in our new building on June 22. The turnout was fantastic and the stakeholders, mostly volunteers, had an opportunity to learn firsthand information about our financial status, restoration plans, new programming and events. A question and answer session followed. It was a valuable experience and we look forward to doing it again next year. We look forward to an exciting fall and winter! Our first Succulent Show and a fall plant and shrub sale will begin our season followed by the Orchid, Mum and Poinsettia shows. On a personal note, it has been an exciting nine months for me and I look forward to continuing this wonderful journey. Most of all, thank you for your continued support of the Gardens - by working together we can preserve and enhance this treasure for our community. Happy Holidays!
Mikaela Gegelys Photo Contest 2009
Garden Membership Free admission to the Gardens Discounts on selected events, classes, trips and exhibits 10% discount in the gift shop & the Great Plant Sale Seasonal mailings and invitations to special events Reciprocal benefits to over 200 gardens and arboretums
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
Special Needs Groups
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. Membership card must be shown to receive the $1.00 off admission rates. 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
This organizational membership 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)
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 Western New York Garden Railway Society Gary Tebo - 548.3117 - grtebo@gmail.com Western New York Iris Society Judy Tucholski-Zon, President - 836.2573 - irisjudy@ol.com Western New York Ivy Society Ronnie Dapp, President - 825.7941 - ronnie@buffalogardens.com Western New York Herb Study Group Donna Schobert, President
Calendar of Programs & Events
In the news....
2011 Summer Sweepstakes!
Old Photo Contest Winner Dorothy Hill of Buffalo, NY is the winner of the historic photo contest. The winning photo, taken in 1952 was selected by a committee comprised of staff and volunteers. The winning photo was selected based on quality and historical significance to the Botanical Gardens. There were several worthy entries, but ultimately Ms. Hill’s photo stood out as the clear winner.
$2,500 CASH or England Trip Raffle tickets are $50 each and only 500 will be sold. Less than 100 tickets left!
Medicinal Garden in the Works
BONUS! Early Bird Winners will be drawn every Friday for 10 weeks at 10am beginning July 15. Early Bird prizes are $250 CASH! These winners are still eligible to win more Early Bird prizes and the Grand Prize.
Working in conjunction with Mercy Hospital and D’Youville College, the Botanical Gardens will be opening an indoor Medicinal Garden in October, 2011. In addition to the indoor Medicinal Garden, an outdoor Medicinal Garden is being planned for Spring 2012. Stay tuned for details.
The Grand Prize winner will be drawn on September 24, 2011 and the winner must choose one Grand Prize. Tickets available by calling 716.827.1584 ext. 203
Tribute Reception in the Perennial Shrub Garden
The 4th Annual Tribute Ceremony was held on July 16, 2011. The event was once again a small, intimate gathering of those remembering loved ones. For the second year in a row, Mary C. Kennedy, Clinical Nurse Specialist, President Elect of the WNY Nursing Association, and Bereavement Counselor led the reception. Poems were read and names were remembered in the short ceremony, followed by light refreshments in House 11.
Trip for two includes one week stay at the beautiful Anchorage Bed & Breakfast (http://www.theanchoragestannes.co.uk) in Lytham/St. Annes, round-trip airfare between Buffalo and the Manchester Airport and luxury transportation to and from the airport to the Anchorage. Photos of the Anchorage and Lytham/St. Annes are above. Trip must be used before December 31, 2012. Not valid June 1, 2012 through August 31, 2012. Trip value not to exceed $3,200. No Cash Value. Dates subject to availability.
First Niagara Grant
Photography Contest - Photos Due December 31
First Niagara awarded the Botanical Gardens a grant to support our marketing materials like Under the Dome and our Garden Guide that is distributed locally and regionally. THANK YOU!
John R. Sheedy: Photo Contest 2010
GM First entry free, each additional entry $6, NM Each entry $8 Categories are: Glass, Water and Color Awards: First, Second, Third Place in each category & The cover of the Gardens next newsletter. www.buffalogardens.com for an entry form or call 827.1584 ext. 204.
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes
Fall Series 1 - August 29, September 12, 19 & 26 Fall Series 2 - October 3, 24, 31 and November 7 8:45-10:15am - GM $54 or $15 per class; NM $60 or $16 per class Novice or expert you will learn a lot from Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. A list of suggested supplies will be provided.
Saturday Kids’ Art Classes
Key
Series A - October 1, 8 & 22 Series B - November 5, 12 & December 3 Series C - January 14, 21 & 28 9-10:30am - GM&NM $30 or $11.00 per class Join Instructor Mrs. Joan Saba, Professional Artist, for a fun Saturday morning as you explore different art mediums. All supplies provided.
Diane Mennella: Photo Contest 2010
Horticulture Program
Flower Show/Exhibit
Make-It, Take-It
Special Event
Speaker
Kid Stuff
Art Class
Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
GM = Garden Member NM = Non-Member
Succulent Show - September 10 - October 2
NEW!
Sponsored by: John & Carol Kociela 10am-5pm - $8 adults, $7 seniors & students, $4 kids 3-12, members & kids under 3 are free! This show will feature many different types of cacti and succulents. Some will be common landscape succulents used in rock gardens such as Sedums and Sempervivums (Hens and Chicks). We will also showcase many unusual or not so common plants such as the Split-Rock plant native to Africa. There will be many different types of succulents such as Echeverias, Aeoniums and Euphorbias on display. Designs will include a succulent bedroom, as well as, a dog house with a ‘green roof’ and a dog made from pots to occupy it. These are quite interesting plants to admire and learn about... come to the Gardens to check it out!
Eileen Graetz - September 3 - October 10 Cacti and Other Treasures
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A photographer and artist, Eileen has been entering her work in the Gardens Photo Contest for many years. This is her first show at the Gardens but certainly not her first show ever! She discovered a passion for the southwest through her travels and finds inspiration in cacti and succulents.
Garden Stepping Stones - September 20
5:30-7pm - GM 2 for $11; NM 2 for $14 Create two 7”x 7” stepping stones for your garden. Bring baubles, stones, shells or anything else you’d like to use to decorate your stones, as well as plastic to cover the floor of your trunk.
See registration form to order tickets or to register or go online to
www.buffalogardens.com
Gala at the Gardens... A Celebration of Herbs September 24 - 7-10pm Sponsorships start at $1,000 Individual Tickets $100 Join us as we celebrate the flavors and essence of herbs throughout the evening. A special thank you to the Western New York Herb Society for providing their time and expertise! Call 827.1584 ext. 203 for more info. Gala Support Levels Platinum Supporter $6,000 Gala presented by your company 14 tickets to the Gala & VIP Party Gold Supporter $3,500 VIP Mojito Party presented by your company 10 tickets to the Gala & VIP Party Silver Supporter $2,500 Dinner and beverages presented by your company 8 tickets to the Gala & VIP Party Bronze Supporter $1,500 Music presented by your company 6 tickets to the Gala & VIP Party Friend of the Gardens $1,000 Auction and Raffle presented by your company 4 tickets to the Gala & VIP Party Individual Tickets $100
My wife Susan and I invite you to attend the Gala at the Gardens…A Celebration of Herbs on September 24. We are delighted to welcome guests for a lovely evening to enjoy the beautiful Botanical Gardens, entertainment, a silent auction, basket raffle, cocktails made with refreshing mint and cuisine featuring delicious herbs found in our Garden collection. We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to supporters of the Botanical Gardens as it is a very special place to us. We hope you will join us! See you at the Gala! David J. Swarts, President/CEO & Susan Swarts, Gala Hosts
Fall Plant Sale - September 30 - October 1 September 30 - 3-7pm & October 1 - 9am-5pm
NEW!
Perennials - Fall & Winter Interest Ajuga reptans ‘Bronze Beauty’ Attractive, vigorous, bronze foliage ground cover with deep blue flower spikes May-June. H 8’ W 12-18’ Z3 Sun/Sh. Evergreen, groundcover and rockgarden plant. Asclepias tuberosa 2000 GreatPlants Perennial of the Year. Showy orange flower heads on this outstanding wildflower. Tough, durable plant once established, well worth the effort! H 24-36’ W 15” Z5 Sun. Great cut flowers, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Campanula ‘Blue Clips’ Great variety covered with sky-blue bells JuneOctober. Choice rock garden plant! H 8” W 12” Z3 Sun/Psh. Attracts hummingbirds. Coreopsis v. ‘Moonbeam’ 1992 PPA Plant of the Year! Glowing, pale yellow flowers all summer. Exceptional, popular landscape plant. Late to emerge in spring. H 18-24” W 12-15” Z3 Sun. Great cut flowers, attracts butterflies and is native. Dianthus ‘Prairie Pink’ 2006 GreatPlants Release! Large, double, bright fuchsia-pink, fragrant flowers all season. Glaucous foliage. H 18’ W 24’ Z5 Sun. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Gaillardia ‘Kobold’ Large, showy, deep red flowers bordered with yellow cover compact plants in summer. Very popular. H 1’ W 1’ Z5 Sun. Great cut flowers and attracts butterflies. Grass - Carex muskingumensis 2011 GreatPlants Grass of the Year! Prefers water and wet areas. H 30” W 12-24” Z5 Sun/Psh. Native. Grass - Eragrostis elliotii ‘Wind Dancer’ A Fantastic Foliage Variety. Graceful, native American grass with narrow, bluish-green foliage. Airy flower plumes in July mature in to tan in August; good winter interest. Drought tolerant and non-invasive. H 3-4’ W 2-3’ Z6 Sun. Native. Grass - Spartina pectinata 1999 PlantSelect. Excellent native with compact, narrow, erect inflorescences; yellow fall color. Excellent for naturalized settings, border, or as accent plant. H 4-6’, W 2’ Z4 Sun/Psh. Native. Gypsophila ‘Pink Fairy’ Masses of lovely, double, pink flowers. H 18” W 24” Z3 Sun. Great cut flowers.
Heliopsis ‘Summer Sun’ Bright golden, double, 4” flowers on tall stems in summer and fall. H 3-4’ W 2’ Z4 Sun. Great cut flowers, attracts butterflies and is native.
Lobelia cardinalis Green foliage; scarlet spikes of flowers from JulySeptember. H 3’ W 3’ Z3 Sun-Sh. Great cut flowers, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, loves water and is native. Lysimachia nummularia Green, ruffled foliage mat with yellow flowers. Excellent grond cover; prefers shade. H 2” W 12” Z4 Sun-sh. Great rock garden plant, loves water and is native. Sedum Low Varieties Mix This is an assortment of 8 varieties of mixed low Sedums. Selected for a range of foliage colors and textures to compliment troughs, rock, or sunny garden. H 2-6” W 6-12” Sun. Great for rock gardens, ground cover, or roof gardens. *Photo is an example not the actual included varieties. Veronica ‘Sunny Border Blue’ 1993 PPA Plant of the Year! Dark violet-blue flowers from June until hard frost. Sturdy plants! H 18-20” W 15-18” Z5 Sun/Psh. Attracts butterflies and great cut flowers.
Flowering Shrubs Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’ American Beauties Native Plant. Fragrant white spring flowers, bright red glossy berries, shiny foliage, and brilliant red fall color unite to make a superb plant. The fall color can’t be beat. 6-8’ Z4 Sun/Psh. Deer resistant and native. Cephalanthus occidentalis ‘Sputnik’ American Beauties Native Plant. A large flowered, long blooming selection of the native buttonbush. Attractive light pinkish-white spherical flower heads in mid-summer. It has a nice form and glossy foliage. Best suited for moist to wet soils. 5-10’ Z5 Sun/Psh. Great cut flowers/foliage. Clethra alnifolia American Beauties Native Plant. Prized for its fragrant, white, summer flowers and yellow fall color. An upright shrub that is adaptable to wet soils and shady locations. 3-8’ Z4. Sun/Psh. Attracts butterflies, deer resistant and is native. Cornus stolonifera ‘Cardinal’ American Beauties Native Plant. The best red stem color! Stems change from coral in fall to deep, cherry red in winter. 8-10’ Z3 Sun/Psh. Great cut flowers/foliage, deer resistant and is native.
Cotoneaster dammeri ‘Coral Beauty’ The most popular Cotoneaster. A low spreading, rapid grower with glossy leaves and coral berries. 1-2’ Z5 Sun/Psh. Deer resistant.
Hydrangea arborescens‘Annabelle’ Big and bold snow ball flowers gradually change from green to pure white. Blooms every year even after pruning or intensely cold winters. 3-4’ Z3 Sun/ Psh. Great cut flowers/foliage. Ilex verticillata x ‘Sparkleberry’ A vigorous, upright form with spectacular, persistent fruit. Both prefer wet moist soils. 8-12’ Z4 Sun/Psh. Great cut flowers/foliage, deer resistant and is native. Ilex verticillata x ‘Apollo’ Male pollinator for Sparkleberry. 8-12’ Z4 Sun/Psh. Deer resistant and is native. Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ Golden blooms, reminiscent of giant dandelions, appear when the lilacs are blooming. As a bonus, you will often get a summer re bloom. The attractive Kelly green stems provide refreshing winter interest. Thrives in light shade. 4-5’ Z 5 Sun-Sh. Deer resistant. Ligustrum x vicaryi Compact shrub with waxy, bright yellow leaves. Tolerant of heavy pruning excellent for making hedges, balls, tuna cans and box-like shapes. 4-6’ Z5 Sun/Psh. Deer resistant.
Fall Plant Sale - September 30 - October 1 September 30 - 3-7pm & October 1 - 9am-5pm Fall Plant Sale in the NEW Administration Building next to the Botanical Gardens! See you there! We accept Visa, Mastercard, Check and Cash
Fall Plant Sale Shopping List Bring this with you to the sale! Perennials - $8 each _______ Ajuga reptans ‘Bronze Beauty’ _______ Asclepias tuberosa _______ Campanula ‘Blue Clips’ _______ Coreopsis v. ‘Moonbeam’ _______ Dianthus ‘Prairie Pink’ _______ Gaillardia ‘Kobold’ _______ Grass - Carex muskingumensis _______ Grass - Eragrostis elliotii ‘Wind Dancer’ _______ Grass - Spartina pectinata
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Gold Drop’ Large, intense yellow flowers on a bushy, compact plant. Considered one of the best! 2-3’ Z2 Sun. Deer resistant. Spiraea japonica ‘Lemon Princess’ One of our favorites! It’s brighter than ‘Gold Mound’ and the color holds up much better during the summer. A compact, mounded plant. the difference is striking compared to ‘Gold Mound’. 2’ Z4 Sun. Deer resistant. Weigela florida ‘Minuet’ A dwarf plant less than three feet tall. Lightly fragrant, two-toned magenta-rose and light purple flowers bloom freely for 3-6 weeks. The leaves are green with a hint of red. 2-3’ Z4 Sun. Deer resistant.
_______ Gypsophila ‘Pink Fairy’ _______ Heliopsis ‘Summer Sun’ _______ Lobelia cardinalis _______ Lysimachia nummularia _______ Sedum Low Varieties Mix _______ Veronica ‘Sunny Border Blue’
Flowering Shrubs - $12 each _______ Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’ _______ Cephalanthus occidentalis ‘Sputnik’ _______ Clethra alnifolia _______ Cornus stolonifera ‘Cardinal’ _______ Cotoneaster dammeri ‘Coral Beauty’ _______ Hydrangea arborescens‘Annabelle’
FREE Botanical Gardens Re-usable bag when you spend $50 or more at the Fall Great Plant Sale One bag per person while supplies last
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_______ Ilex verticillata x ‘Sparkleberry’ _______ Ilex verticillata x ‘Apollo’ _______ Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ _______ Ligustrum x vicaryi _______ Potentilla fruticosa ‘Gold Drop’ _______ Spirea japonica ‘Lemon Princess’ _______ Weigela florida ‘Minuet’
Calendar of Programs & Events Sunday Afternoon Kids Activities
September 25, October 23 & November 27 11:30am-1:30pm - FREE with Garden Admission Bring the kids ages 3-12 to the Gardens and have them participate in fun, garden-related activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult and the activities vary each day
Exploration Earth Fall 2011 10:30am-12:30pm - GM $24 or $8 per class; NM $30 or $10 per class Exploration Earth is an environmental stewardship program for youth ages 10-14 which uses hands on learning to build an understanding of conservation ethics and solutions to the critical environmental problems we face.
Endless Existence - October 8
Horticulture I Certificate Program with David Clark, Horticulturist - 11am-1pm - GM $100 for the series or $20 per class; NM $125 for the series or $25 per class For the serious gardener as well as those who just want to know more than gardening basics. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes. (Basic Botany is a prerequisite for the other five classes which may be taken in any order. The classes will be repeated in 2012 if you need to make up a class). David has a wealth of knowledge and is able to
convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm.
HCP 101 - Basic Botany and Plant Environment - October 1 HCP 102 - Propagation - Basic and Advanced - October 22 * If you attended the propagation classes in the spring, you will receive credit toward the certificate course and do not need to repeat this class. The cost of the entire program will be prorated accordingly.
HCP 103 - Pest Management and Disease - November 5 HCP 104 - Shrubs and Trees - November 12 HCP 105 - Annuals and Perennials - January 14 HCP 106 - Garden Design - January 21
Victorian Tea - October 2 11am-1pm - GM: $20; NM $22 Join us for a light lunch of finger sandwiches, fruit, scones, desserts and of course, a variety of teas. Our presenter that day will be the ebullient, effervescent, entertaining horticulturist, David Clark. This will fill up fast so don’t wait untill the last minute to register. Pre-registration is required. Victorian hats are encouraged!
The Unstill Life of Plants - October 6 with Dr. Roger Hangarter Professor of Biology, Indiana University 7pm - $20 Members of Sponsoring Organizations, $25 NonMembers, $10 Students with ID
Join Dr. Hangarter as he brings time-lapse photography techniques to the Gardens to demonstrate the remarkable dynamics of plant life. Dr. Hangarter is the author of a compelling website (www. PlantsinMotion.com), recipient of many teaching awards and a fascinating presenter. Gardeners, artists, photographers and botanists won’t want to miss this. 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
Biodiversity, what is it? Why is it important? Enjoy a diverse scavenger hunt and take home some exotic plants of your own. Birds Turf - October 22 Focus is on bird habitat conservation. Discover some challenges birds face through an active game and take home a bird feeder. Reduce - November 5 Discover how changing and reducing our consumption habits can help the environment and make this world a better place. Use creative thinking power to formulate nature cartoons and advertisements. Sun Solutions - November 19 Explore solar energy, historical and future implications. Make and look through a spectromoscope and see how a solar car works.
John Gerovac - October 14-November 20 The Gardens Inside-Out When I visit the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, I observe all of it. I see inside & out, beds & buildings, flowers & facilities, ponds & pools, etc., etc., etc. Of course, you will see flower photographs too. But hopefully, you will experience so much more. Enjoy my exhibit! - John Gerovac
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Orchid Show - October 15-16 by: The Niagara Frontier Orchid Society & the Gardens 10am-5pm - $8 adults, $7 seniors & students, $4 kids 3-12, members & kids under 3 are free! This is an American Orchid Society (AOS) judged show! The plant judging is against previously judged and awarded plants that represent the best standard for that particular species or hybrid plant. As an AOS affiliate society, we support our regional judging center in Toronto. As the teams judge each category, they will grant ribbons for first, second and third place in each category, best in category, best in show, plants deemed worthy of AOS Dave Reisch awards as well as show awards. Come see all of Photo Contest 2010 the winners!
Sea Glass Jewelry - October 20
6-8pm - GM $45; NM $50 Create a sterling silver wire wrapped sea glass pendant* and earrings under the expert tutelage of Diana Traver of Exotic Gemmery. Bring wire cutters and needle nose pliers if you have them. *Chain is not included.
See registration form to order tickets or to register or go online to
www.buffalogardens.com Visit www.buffalogardens.com for more program information. All event dates and times are subject to change.
GM = Garden Member NM = Non-Member
Chrysanthemum Show
Fresh Greens Wreath - December 3
October 22 - November 13 Sponsored by: John & Carol Kociela 10am-5pm - $8 adults, $7 seniors & students, $4 kids 3-12, members & kids under 3 are free!
12-2pm - GM $25; NM $30 Bring the smell of fresh greens into your home with a 14” wreath. Bring hand clippers and a carton to transport your handiwork.
Holiday Celebration - December 10
Fresh Thanksgiving Arrangement - November 21
Tina M. Bidwell Photo Contest 2010
5:30-7:30pm - GM $30; NM $35 - dish or pumpkin base Add $5 for pumpkin base (We prepare the pumpkin beforehand). Bring hand clippers and a carton to transport your masterpiece.
Michael Mandolfo & Sara Heidinger November 25 - January 8
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Micro Botanicals
Michael & Sara will bring us a unique photography exhibit which highlights vibrant and color flowers of all kinds. The photos will bring you up close and personal with the unique textures, color tones, and personalities of natures finest! Enjoy!
11am-2pm - Garden Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors & students, $4 kids 3-12, members & kids under 3 are free! Kids activities and crafts - $2 per child Photos with Santa - $5 per photo
Tropical Holiday Brunch at Romanello’s - December 7
11am-2pm - GM $24; NM $27 Join us at our Annual Holiday Party to spend an afternoon with friends, enjoy a delicious brunch, learn all kinds of interesting things about tropical plants from our Gardeners. Don’t miss the great basket raffle and the opportunity to grab some holiday gifts. See the order form or call 827.1584 ext. 204 for details.
Holiday Fresh Floral Arrangement - December 21
Poinsettia Show
5:30-7:30pm - GM $30; NM $35 Choose the traditional look or bring a taper to add candlelight to the center of your arrangement. No experience is necessary. Bring hand clippers and a carton to transport your floral showpiece.
November 25 - January 1 10am-5pm - $8 adults, $7 seniors & students, $4 kids 3-12, members & kids under 3 are free!
Garden Railway Exhibit
Laurel Austin-Smith Photo Contest 2010
November 25 - January 1 Brought to you by the Western New York Garden Railway Society 10am-5pm *Railway Exhibit admission is included with Poinsettia Show admission NEW! The railway exhibit will be DOUBLE the size! Two different trains - a traditional set-up and a Thomas the Train exhibit will be a part of the magical family fun.
Sea Glass Jewelry - December 1
6-8pm - GM $45; NM $50 Create a sterling silver wire wrapped sea glass pendant* and earrings under the expert tutelage of Diana Traver of Exotic Gemmery. Bring wire cutters and needle nose pliers if you have them. *Chain is not included.
Boxwood Tree - December 3
9-11am - GM $25; NM $30.00 Bring hand clippers and a carton to transport your handiwork.
Christmas Orange Pomander - December 3
Make-it, Take-it for KIDS! 10:30-11:30pm - GM $7; NM $8.00 Bring the luscious smell of oranges and cloves into your home this Christmas. Very traditional and very easy to do, it is one craft the kids never tire of. In fact, it makes a perfect gift!
Dollar Day - December 30
10am-5pm - $1, Members & Kids under 3 are free!
Succulent Wreath and Propagation Class - January 30
6-8pm - GM $35; NM $40 Create a living wreath of desert plants to grace your home for years to come. Learn how to propagate these plants to create beautiful desert dish gardens. Bring gardening gloves and a large box to transport your beautiful handiwork.
NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens 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 valid during NIGHT LIGHTS
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 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! Lighting designs by:
SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc.
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As the holiday season quickly approaches, remember the Botanical Gardens Gift Shop for your holiday shopping needs. We have a huge selection of Christmas ornaments and decorations. Our gift ideas will make your shopping a breeze. Our selection changes with the season and new items arrive regularly. Visit the Botanical Gardens Gift Shop for the latest in décor, books, and plants.
Voted ‘Bride’s Choice Award for 2011’ by WeddingWire.com, The Botanical Gardens will work with you to make your big day as flawless as possible. The Botanical Gardens continues to do what we do best; join two people in love for a most memorable experience.
Black Friday Sale!
Christmas Special
Any one item of $25 or more!
Any one item of $25 or more!
20% off
10% off
Also, now offering centerpiece packages, The Gardens really is your one stop shop for all of your wedding needs! Call today for more information, date availability, pricing, or to setup an appointment.
Our volunteers make all the difference! Come join us and see the difference you can make! “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does” - Wm. James
Can not be used in combination with other discounts. One coupon per person. Can not be used for plant sales, membership, admission, Gift Certificates or consignment items.
Can be used in combination with membership discount. Excludes plant sales, membership, admission and consignment items. One coupon per person.
Valid November 25 - 27, 2011
Valid December 10-23, 2011
The best representation of this quote is shown by the several hundred Botanical Gardens volunteers who last year alone recorded over 15,000 hours working at the Gardens!
Beth Walkowski and George & Shirlein Schwartzott
Think of all the planting, weeding, watering, raking, re potting, pruning, digging, transplanting and more that went on day after day by the Horticulture Volunteers maintaining the thousands of plants inside and out.
Think of the thousands of school children from early elementary to college-aged following Docents on a tour learning about plants and the environment or huddled in small groups doing a special class in botany!
Casual fine dining specializing in fresh seafood, steaks, and pasta dishes
Think of the multitude of smiles and thanks given by the Gift Shop Volunteers to the many thousands of guests who visit the Gardens or attend a special event. These are our first volunteers to meet our guests. They also clean and arrange stock, keep brochures current, rent audio tour materials, sweep, dust, and check purchases out! Kathy Paine
Think of the wide variety of clerical tasks our Administrative Support Volunteers help with; data entry, making signs, cards, forms on the copier, helping with some computer work, assisting with mailings, tallying hours, running the postage meter: You name it and these volunteers can do it! Think of the Facilities Volunteers who work along with staff to handle painting, scraping, moving everything from here to there and back, fixing doors, bridges, making display areas; if it can be done, facilities people will be working on it!
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Think of all the Special Event Volunteers that cover their regular work and then work Paul & Peggy Koppmann and with the staff to set up, take down, fix, Elizabeth Hassett cover, move, decorate, sell raffle tickets and admission tickets, take photos, make trash disappear, get their pictures taken with hundreds of children as Santa and the Easter Bunny, sell snacks, feed lambs, paint stalls, mow lawns, wash windows, read stories to little children, help with our fundraising events, sell tickets at the back door, and so much more! Free training provided. Contact our Volunteer Department at 827.1584 ext. 207.
Kathy Snyder & Karen Pappas
ORDER FORM - Events & Programs
The Unstill Life of Plants - October 6 ______ x $20 = $___________Members of Sponsoring Organizations ______ x $25 = $___________Non-Members ______ x $10 = $___________Students with ID
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cc Summer Sweepstakes Raffle Tickets cc ________ # of tickets X $50 = $ _________ Monday Morning Watercolor Fall Series 1 - August 29, September 12, 19 & 26 cc Entire Series GM $54, NM $60 cc ________ # of classes X GM $15, NM $16 = $ _________ Fall Series 2 - October 3, 24, 31 and November 7 cc Entire Series GM $54, NM $60 cc ________ # of classes X GM $15, NM $16 = $ _________ Kids’ Watercolor (Ages 6 -12) Series A - October 1, 8 & 22 cc Entire Series GM&NM $30 cc ________ # of classes X $11 = $ _________ Series B - November 5, 12 & December 3 cc Entire Series GM&NM $30 cc ________ # of classes X $11 = $ _________ Series C - January 14, 21 & 28 cc Entire Series GM&NM $30 cc ________ # of classes X $11 = $ _________ Garden Stepping Stones - September 20 cc GM 2 for $11; NM 2 for $14 Gala at The Gardens - September 24 cc Platinum $6,000 cc Gold $3,500 cc Silver $2,500 cc Bronze $1,500 cc Friend $1,000 ______ Individual Tickets at $100 = $____________
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cc Sea Glass Jewelry - October 20 - GM $45; NM $50 Fresh Thanksgiving Arrangement - November 21 cc Dish Base GM $30; NM $35 cc Pumpkin Base GM $30; NM $35 cc Sea Glass Jewelry - December 1 - GM $45; NM $50 cc Boxwood Tree - December 3 - GM $25; NM $30.00 cc Christmas Pomander - December 3 - GM $7; NM $8.00 cc Fresh Greens Wreath - December 3 - GM $25.00; NM $30 cc Tropical Holiday Brunch at Romanello’s - December 7 cc GM ______ x $24 = $____________ cc NM ______ x $27 = $____________ cc Holiday Arrangement - December 21 - GM $30; NM $35 cc Succulent Wreath and Prop Class - January 30 GM $35; NM $40
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Horticulture I Certificate Program cc Entire Series GM $100 & NM $125 cc GM $20 per class & NM $25 per class cc HCP 101 - Basic Botany and Plant Environment - October 1 cc HCP 102 - Propagation - Basic and Advanced - October 22 cc HCP 103 - Pest Management and Disease - November 5 cc HCP 104 - Shrubs and Trees - November 12 cc HCP 105 - Annuals and Perennials - January 14 cc HCP 106 - Garden Design - January 21 Victorian Tea - October 2 cc GM ______ x $20 = $____________ cc NM ______ x $22 = $____________
Exploration Earth Fall 2011 cc Entire Series GM $24; NM $30 cc Endless Existence - October 8 - GM $8; NM $10 cc Birds Turf - October 22 - GM $8; NM $10 cc Reduce - November 5 - GM $8; NM $10 cc Sun Solutions - November 19 - GM $8; NM $10
Become a Member and save 10% at the Fall Plant Sale! cc I would like to renew my membership cc I am a new member cc $30 Senior $54 for two years cc $30 Student $54 for two years cc $40 Individual Gardener $72 or two years cc $60 Family $108 for two years cc $60 Grandparents $108 for two years cc $75 Gardener $135 for two years cc $100 Gardener Plus $180 for two years cc $125 Club & Society Membership cc Special Needs Group Memberships cc Level One $40 Level Two $60 Level Three $80
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