HBG Garden Columns - Aug Sept Oct 2017 by Huntsville Botanical Garden

Vol. 37, No. 3 • AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2017

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information General Information

Garden Board Members

Website: www.hsvbg.org

Board OF Directors David Harbarger, Chairman Mary Griffith, Vice Chairman Beth Richardson, Treasurer MG (Ret.) Joe Bergantz, Assistant Treasurer Warne Heath, Secretary John Allen Cynthia Almodovar David Bier Penny Billings Paul Bogosian Lynn Carden Mark Curran Mike DeMaioribus Kyle Findlay Cindy Gray Linda Green Tharon Honeycutt Kim Lewis Terry Lewis Linda McGuiness Lana Ritch Emily Robertson Reba Rogers Beth Sippel Jan Smith MG (Ret.) Al Sullivan Kathi Tew

Hours: October - March Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM Sunday, 12 - 5 PM April - September Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 8 PM (dusk) Friday & Saturday, 9 AM - 6 PM Sunday, 11 - 6 PM Telephone: Garden Attendant: 256-830-4447 + ext. 0 Fax: 256-830-5314 Garden Departments: Butterfly Releases, ext. 294 CEO, ext. 231 Development, ext. 239 Education: ext. 252 or 253 Facility Rental, ext. 237, 243, 251 Group Tours, ext. 223 Membership, ext. 229 Memorials/Honoraria, ext. 228 Shoppe at the Garden, ext. 221 Special Events, ext. 241 Sponsorships, ext. 239 Volunteers, ext. 238 senior staff: CEO | Paula Steigerwald Chief Operating Officer | Kathy Gilder VP of Guest Experience | Melissa Riley VP of Communications & Programming | Carol Casey Director of Education | Soozi Pline Director of Guest Services | Donna Parsons Director of Horticulture | Niki Sothers Director of Finance | Amy Moore Director of Development | Annette Alexander Director of Operational Services | Thayer Phillips Director of Facility Rental | Cindy Hallman

Mission:

Our Garden will achieve world-class recognition by balancing year-round botanical displays, strong educational programs and specialized research. The unique aspect of our Garden will be the blending of traditional botanical garden elements, the aesthetic heritage of our region, the conservation of our natural resources, and our thrust into the future. 2

from the CEO

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Advisory Board Mark Curran, Chairman Janet Brown Shirley Brown Dr. Marvin Carroll Carole Anne Ellers Mary Grace Evans Kerry Fehrenbach Jeff Gronberg Paula Lecher Eric Mills Tony Osani Dr. Ken Rivenbark Chris Robinson Dr. Jim Rogers Carol Tevepaugh Foundation Board Beth Wise, Chairman Phylis Baron Bobby Bradley David Lucas Roy Nichols John Purdy Linda Smith Bill Snoddy John Stallworth Middie Thompson Pamela Barratt White John Wynn

The Nominating Committee presents the following recommendations for consideration and approval by the Board of Directors and approval by the general membership at the September 12th Annual Membership meeting: • Lynn Carden and Warne Heath to serve a second three-year term • Janet Brown, Gary Bolton, Leta DeMaioribus, Charlie Sealy and Frank Williams for their first three-year term.

Extended Hours through september Monday - Thursday Open until 8 pm or dusk Sundays - now open at 11 am

Many times lately, I have had the opportunity to really appreciate the place the Garden holds in the heart of this community. Obviously with the opening of the Propst Guest Center, we have received lots of kudos for the building and how well it works. Our membership continues to grow and those members are proud to show off their Garden to visiting friends and family. Yes, everyone is proud and our team cherishes the comments and encouragement. Recently, though, I have enjoyed the Garden as a guest many times and you could say I have been a “not-so secret shopper”. In June, Tim and I had the pleasure of hosting our daughter, Jessi's wedding and reception at the Garden. I told the staff many times that I didn't want them doing anything differently than they did for our other guests. When it seemed like they were being over accommodating...whether Niki's team freshening the florals in the celebration Garden and Atrium...or Cindy's team working to have all things set as soon as possible for tweaking options...I was assured by both, this is what we do every weekend. They are delivering dreams...every weekend. Nothing could make me more proud. Also with grandson in tow many times, we saw the Garden through the eyes of a three year old. For sure, the dinosaur exhibit, which was enhanced by the marketing, education, and horticulture team, is fabulous. The real joy though for me is seeing the delight of all ages, as they enjoy the beauty of the floral and botanical displays, the butterfly house, turtles, geese, ducks, fish, and...don't forget the Garden Train...basically the things that we take care of everyday.

Thank you to our members and volunteers for your continued support and encouragement to the staff. Together, we look forward to new exhibits, like the kinetic sculptures of George Sherwood in the coming months and showcasing our collections. Take advantage of some extended hours to enjoy the Garden in a different light and really dig in to learn more about the biological diversity in your backyard.

Paula Steigerwald, CEO

featured event Scarecrow Trail Breakfast & Festival Saturday, September 9 8 am Breakfast 9 -10 am Festival Scarecrow Festival starts with a fall themed pancake breakfast in the Atrium of the new Guest Center. Visit the scarecrows and enjoy a Hay Ride to the Sorghum Maze. Have your picture taken with Mr. Crow! Face painting, music and games for the kids.

September 1 - October 31 Fall is in the air so that means the Scarecrow Trail is open at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. You’ll see traditional, absolutely outrageous, funny and scary scarecrows and hay bale art scattered throughout the Garden. Get lost in the sorghum maze and enjoy a hayride through the Garden. New this year – the Gilded Gourd Exhibit. Dried gourds are lovely on their own, but with a little paint and sparkle they turn into works of art. Come see these hand painted, embellished, one-of-a-kind gourds of different shapes and sizes in beautiful autumnal colors and hues. You’ll take away lots of ideas on how to incorporate gilded gourds in your own holiday displays around your home. So grab your camera and come out and visit the award winning Scarecrow Trail for an enjoyable family outing.

Member Adults $7; Member Kids $5 Non-Member Adults $17 (includes Garden Admission); Non-Member Kids $13 (includes Garden Admission) Contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org with questions. Register on-line at hsvbg.org or visit the Guest Center to purchase tickets.

Scarecrow Trail Night Hikes

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October 20, 21, 24, 26 6 -7:30 pm

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education & events See expanded class descriptions at www.hsvbg.org/adulteducation

Saturday, August 12

Garden Inspired DIY Stepping Stones 1 - 3 pM » Meet in the Anderson Education Center Classroom

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Taught by Soozi Pline, Director of Education & Misty Hertzig, Children’s Education Manager $15 Garden members; $20 for non-members Includes creating 2 custom made stepping stones for your home garden

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adult education classes

Saturday, August 26

Straw Bale Vegetable Gardening 10 AM - 12 pM » Meet in the Anderson Education Center Classroom Taught by Soozi Pline, Director of Education & Niki Sothers, Director of Horticulture $15 Garden members; $20 for non-members Includes book by Craig Lehoullier, Growing Vegetables in Straw Bales (valued at $8 retail)

Sunday afternoons: September 10 – October 15

Native Tree Identification Class 12:30 - 2:30 pM » Meet in the Guest Center

Taught by Tracy Cook, HBG Assistant Curator Free for Garden members; $5 for non-members plus Garden admission Want to learn how to ID native trees by using bark, twig, flower, fruit and leaf characteristics? This class will be a 6 week series on using combinations of diagnostic characteristics such as bark type, overall growth habit, and leaf and bud shape and arrangement to identify native tree species, at least to the genus level. The focus of the class is on both deciduous and evergreen overstory and understory trees native to northern Alabama Mountains. We will cover about 10 trees per class; and the entire series will cover at least 60 species over approximately 40 genera including Maples, Oaks, Hickories, Magnolias, Pines, Hollies, Ash, and more. A few invasive species may also be covered. We will meet in the Anderson Education Classroom in the Nature Center; but most classes will involve walking out into the garden to get familiar with the trees in person, so please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. In cases of truly unpleasant weather, the class will be held inside. Although you are welcome to drop in for any single class, the first class will focus on terminology and what to look for to “see” the traits mentioned in commonly available field guides and botanical descriptions; so it is highly recommended to attend. Handouts will be available for those who miss it.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED at www.hsvbg.org/adulteducation or contact Soozi Pline at spline@hsvbg.org, 256-830-4477 ext. 252. No refunds or cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the class.

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Family Camp Out with Hoot in the Night Owl Show

Friday, September 15 - Saturday, September 16 5 PM–8 AM Enjoy a fun night sleeping under the stars with your family! Includes: Dinner & breakfast, Hoot in the Night Owl Show, telescopes, s’mores and hay rides. Parent/Child $60; Family of Four $100; Extra Child or Parent $25

Presenting Hairy, Scary, but Mostly Merry Fairies! Curing Nature Deficiency through Folklore, Imagination, and Creative Activities Saturday, September 23 1 - 3 PM • Nichols Arbor Presentation, nature walk and book signing by Renee Simmons Raney. “Renee is a bit of a fairy herself. The Director of the Conservation Education Institute of the Georgia-Alabama Land Trust, she has presented many award-winning environmental education programs, and developed fans for her storytelling and fairy workshops at home in the United States and internationally.” Members: Adults $15; Children $10; Non-members: Adults $28 ; Children $18. Includes Garden Admission

Advanced registration required for all family/children’s education programs unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Soozi Pline at 256-830-4447 ext. 252 or spline@hsvbg.org. Visit our website to register: www.hsvbg.org>Events

children’s education Classroom - where there’s HOMESCHOOL Nature’s always something growing on!

august

Session 1: Solar Eclipse – The solar eclipse happens on August 21st and we want your students to be ready for it! Come learn about what happens when a solar eclipse takes place and why they happen so rarely.

K-2nd: August 15…12-1:30 PM

3rd-5th & 6th-8th: August 17…12-1:30 PM

Session 2: From Living Organism to Coal: How Coal is Formed – With our dinosaur exhibit going “ex-

tinct” we will explore how prehistoric life became the coal we use as an energy source today. We will also explore the history of coal mining in Alabama.

K-2nd: August 29…12-1:30 PM

3rd-5th & 6th-8th: August 31…12-1:30 PM

September - George Sherwood Wind, Waves, and Light: Kinetic Sculpture

Seeds to Sprouts Come and enjoy exciting stories for the season, crafts, learning activities, and walks (weather permitting) in the garden with your little Sprout! Each class offers a different adventure to get your little one experiencing nature and all it has to offer. We will be celebrating the fall and our new George Sherwood Kinetic Sculpture exhibit opening in September.

George Sherwood uses to create the sculptures that make up the current exhibit. They will tour the exhibit and see science and creativity blending together to make amazing art.

Selected Fridays from 10 –11 am Anderson Education Center Classroom Age: 2-5 (parent and child class)

K-2nd: September 12…12-1:30 PM

August 25 - Discovering the Fall with Fletcher Fox

Session 1: Introduction to Wind, Waves, and Light – Students will learn about the main concepts that 3rd-5th & 6th-8th: September 14…12-1:30 PM

Session 2: Create your own Kinetic Sculpture – Students will create their own kinetic sculpture based on the same concepts that George Sherwood used to create his. They will get to see the sculptures in the garden and spend their time creating a one of a kind piece of art to take home.

September 8 - A Windy Adventure

K-2nd: September 26…12-1:30 PM

October 20 - A Day out with a Mummy!

3rd-5th & 6th-8th: September 28…12-1:30 PM

october Session 1: Keystone Species: Ecosystem Engineers – A keystone species is one that other species in an

ecosystem largely depend upon. If it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically. Students will learn about some of the Alabama keystone species and what ecosystems they help maintain.

K-2nd: October 17…12-1:30 PM

3rd-5th & 6th-8th: October 19…12-1:30 PM

Session 2: Umbrella and Indicator Species; They matter too! – While keystone species are critical to an

ecosystem, there are still other important species to consider. Students will delve further into the complex map of Alabama organisms and their habitats to learn the role all species play in the health of an ecosystem.

K-2nd: October 24…12-1:30 PM

3rd-5th & 6th-8th: October 26…12-1:30 PM

Pricing and registration at hsvbg.org/homeschool-programs/

fall break in the garden Fall Break Camp for children 6 -13 years old October 2 - 6 and October 9 - 13

9 AM–4:30 PM • Anderson Education Center Instructors: Misty Hertzig & Elizabeth Franks Campers will explore the world of George Sherwood’s exhibit Wind, Waves, and Light: Kinetic Sculpture. We will learn about wind, light and waves of all varieties in this camp while getting to know the Garden at the same time. Your child can come all week or you can pick your days. Garden Member: $40/day or $180/week • Non-member: $50/day or $230/week Early Drop-Off starting at 7:30 AM • $5/day per child or $20/week Please Note: We provide one afternoon snack for full day camps. Students will need to provide a morning snack (including drink) and a lunch.

To register go to www.hsvbg.org or contact Misty Hertzig at 256-830-4447 ext. 253 or email mhertzig@hsvbg.org.

September 22 - Light and Shadows $8 for the first child, $5 for each additional sibling in the same family. Adults free with membership or Garden admission. Pre-registration is encouraged. You can save the time of having to stop and pay on your way in! You can register online or over the phone at 256-830-4447 ext. 253. Remember to take advantage of our Frequent “Sprouters” Program and earn a free class for every three paid classes that you attend. Pick up your card at the next class.

October 2 - 6 • October 9 - 13

Family Friendly Activities Every Day!

The World of Wind & Light! Explore the world of George Sherwood’s exhibit Wind, Waves, and Light: Kinetic Sculpture. Scavenger Hunts, Guided Walks and Activities! Free with Garden Membership or Admission Contact Soozi Pline spline@hsvbg.org, (256) 830-4447 ext 252 www.hsvbg.org

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events & news Monarch Butterfly Tagging Program Monarch Watch Butterfly Tag and Release Saturday, September 30 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM Light Refreshments, Butterflies and Tags • $15 per person Location » Monarch Watch Waystation at Nichol’s Terrace & Celebration Station in the Children’s Garden Monarch butterflies migrate through Huntsville from September to mid-October every year on their incredible journey from Canada to Mexico where they will roost over the winter months. These seemingly delicate creatures fly feverishly on their pre-determined migration patterns making quick stops at local Waystations. Huntsville Botanical Garden has a Monarch Watch certified garden consisting of butterfly host and nectar specific plants, necessary for migrating Monarchs. On Saturday, September 30, we’ll be tagging, putting a tiny sticker on the dorsal wing of over 200 Monarch’s and then releasing them into the Garden. The data from these recaptures will be used by researchers at the University of Kansas to determine the pathways taken by migrating monarchs, the influence of weather on the migration, and the survival rate of the Monarchs.

Harbarger Family: (L to R): Harvilee Harbarger, Julie Stephens, David Harbarger, Sam Harbarger

“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit” For generations, the Harbarger’s have “planted trees” at the Garden with enthusiasm, leadership and determination. From Harvilee’s dedication to seeing the Huntsville Botanical Garden come to fruition more than 30 years ago came a tradition of giving upheld by all generations of the Harbarger family. Harvilee has served the Garden in so many roles and continues to tell the story of the importance of the Garden in our community. Their devotion continues through Harvilee’s son, David Harbarger, who has had a long standing role on the Board of Directors, currently sits as Chairman of the Board and led the Garden through the construction of our new Guest Center. Harvilee’s daughter, Julie Harbarger Stephens, ASLA, has had a role on the Board of Directors and Chair of the Horticultural committee for many terms and helped to shape the Garden’s beautiful landscapes. Now, the 3rd generation has officially made their way to the Garden. Harvilee’s grandson, Sam Harbarger, joined our horticultural staff this year and Harvilee’s granddaughter, Jordan Stephens, married her sweetheart in our first wedding of the new Guest Center in April 2017.

Come join us on Saturday, September 30, for a presentation about migrating Monarch butterflies and the lifetime experience of tagging and releasing a live butterfly!

What the Harbarger’s have given the Garden is immeasurable, we only know that they are providing “shade” that will continue for generations to come.

thanks to our sponsors Dinosaur UpRoar

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Sponsored by…

Carol Williamson, Riley & Dylan Campbell

Supporting Sponsors: Wildbirds Unlimited, Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Spring Plant Sale

Armed Forces Week

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Butterflies

Bunny Bonanza

volunteers is for Volunteer When you see the “V” with an article, it means that volunteers are needed for that specific activity. For a complete list of volunteer opportunities, please visit hsvbg.org/volunteer-opportunities/. For more information, contact Cookie Adams at volunteer@hsv.org or 256-830-4447, ext. 238.

Volunteer Spotlight

Linda Morton When visiting the Children’s Garden, the first thing that puts a smile on my face is the white picket fence displaying animated faces of joy. Our Volunteer Spotlight and artist, Linda Morton, devoted four months toward this unique and whimsical attraction to entertain our guests of all ages. She and her husband, Joe, moved to Huntsville in 1997 from St. Louis as part of the Army’s base realignments. A few months later, Linda joined the Garden and began designing Galaxy of Light displays. Among other volunteer efforts, Linda has constructed scarecrows, worked at plant sales and helped with bulk mailings.

Hayride Driver Training On Saturday, September 2 the annual Fall Scarecrow Trail hayrides will begin and be available for families to enjoy each weekend through Sunday, October 29. Hayride driver training will be held on Saturday, August 12 from 4-5 pm, and it is mandatory to attend this training. If you would like to be a driver or assistant and can come to the training, please contact Cookie Adams at cadams@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447 ext. 238 for scheduling your shifts. Please note the change in driving times: Saturday shift is 12-4 pm; Sunday shift is 12-4 pm. Two volunteers are necessary for each shift - a driver and assistant.

A founding member of the Cullman Gourd Society, Linda’s latest contribution is the Painted Gourd Exhibit soon to be displayed in The Garden Gallery during the Fall Festival and Scarecrow Trail. Linda’s favorite thing about the Garden is…“the whole thing!” She loves the visibility and opportunity to share her artwork throughout the Garden.

Thank you, Linda for your creative and colorful contributions to the Garden and our community! I will continue to smile… 2016 Galaxy Check Presentation (L to R): Sandy Hovde, Sharon Cruce, Paula Steigerwald

The Garden Gang Summer Youth Program 2017: Avery Alexander, Brian Boswell, Claudia Chu, Leslie Chu, Claire Deaton, Andrew Downs, Caleb Gatlin, Andrew Hall, Louis Hartselle, Cami Hladky, Durell King, Jordan Phillips, Tyler Pietrzak, Eshan Pokhrel, Trevor Ramos, Hunter Shoop, Katelyn Stewart, and Audrey Williams

2017-2018 Garden Guild Officers (L to R): Linda McGuiness - President, Kathi Tew - Vice President, Brenda Willis - Treasurer, Tammy Burke - Recording Secretary. Not Pictured: Michaelle Goforth Corresponding Secretary www.hsvbg.org

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news&horticulture garden calendar things you could or should be doing in your garden… august Water plants only as needed. Plants only need 1" of rain per week. Set up a range gauge to monitor rainfall and your irrigation system. Deadhead, or remove dead flowers, from annuals and perennials to extend bloom time. Plant a fall vegetable garden. As with plants, water lawn as needed. Water ½ - 1” of water weekly, water before 10 a.m. It’s always best to water slow and deep. Look for army worms in lawns, they were extreme last year.

september Conserve water – don’t use a hose to wash off driveway and decks, use a broom or electric blower instead. Order spring bulbs now to plant in November. Many perennials can be divided now to establish a good root system going into winter. Fertilize cool season grasses at a rate of 1 lb. nitrogen/1000 square feet of lawn. Fall is a good time to renovate cool season grasses such as fescue.

october Consider reducing the amount of lawn in your landscape, replace with trees and shrubs available at our Fall Plant Sale. Eliminate invasive plant species from your garden, consider native plants. Begin readying houseplants for winter indoors. Prune back, check for pests. Bring indoors one month before heat is turned on. Mow Bermuda and Zoysia grass 1-2” for winter. Compost your grass and leaf clippings, they will produce free ‘black gold’.

Going Digital newsletter instead of the printed version. We would love to remind you that this option is still available. The quarterly Garden Columns can be sent directly to your email with easy to share links to our website and sponsors. This is a fantastic way to help the Garden and help your environment.

If you are interested in receiving the digital newsletter, please visit our website at www. hsvbg.org/digital.

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Birding the Garden’s Meadows by Herb Lewis

We had such a wonderful response to our “Going Digital” campaign! Thank you to everyone who signed up to receive their digital

bird’s eye view Last fall two of the Garden’s four meadow areas were planted with a wide selection of wildflowers. This unique feature for a public garden offers visitors the opportunity to view an exceptional mix of wildflowers displayed over a large area. The profusion of blooms in spring and early summer attracts many varieties of butterflies along with bees and other pollinator insects. In the mornings and evenings groups of Barn and Tree Swallows feed on flying insects above the fields of flowers in the East and South Meadows. By midsummer the fading flowers produce abundant seeds that attract flocks of House Finches and American Goldfinches. Mornings offer the best opportunity to view large groups of finches descending on the meadows to feed on drying seed heads. Birding trail maps showing the locations of the meadows are available in the Welcome Center.

horticulture

notes from Ornamental Grasses in The Garden the garden

Ornamental grasses are a great way to create pockets of texture

by Carol Lambdin

Princess Fountain Grass Pennisetum setaceum

or mass plantings for a bold effect. Ornamental grasses, like turf grasses, are grouped into warm and cool season grasses. Warm season grasses, like Bermuda, begin to grow when the weather warms up; therefore, you don’t get a show until later in the season. Cool season grasses, like fescue, start to grow in early spring and if not watered during drought will go dormant in summer. All of the grasses produce seed and are great for attracting wildlife and birds. Keep seed heads and blades during the winter for winter interest; prune back blades and seed heads mid-February to remove old growth. Divide clumping grasses in early spring. The varieties listed below fill a variety of growing conditions, even wet shade, and sizes from 10” to 10’.

latin and plant growing Location common name Type size requirements bloom characteristics in the Garden

Calamagrostis x acutiflora perennial, 3-5’ tall, full sun to part 'Karl Foerster', cool season grass 1.5 -2.5’ wide shade, medium to Feather Reed Grass wet soils Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger', Sedge or Rush

feathery pink to purple tinged flowers on narrow upright stalks beginning in May

upright grass, 2001 Perennial Plant of the Year Award, tolerates Black Walnut

Aquatic Garden

bright green evergreen foliage, year round interest

South side of Guest Center

bamboo like foliage, great for wildlife; native to damp forests and woodlands in eastern North America; seed heads can be used in flower arrangements; self sowes

Four Seasons Garden

perennial, 12 -18” part sun to shade, none evergreen sedge medium to wet soils or rush

Chasmanthium latifolium, perennial, 2-3’ tall partial shade to flat, flower spikes that look Northern Sea Oats grass partial sun, moist like oat seed heads in to wet soils summer, start out green and fade to light tan

Isolepsis cernus Graceful annual 10 -14” part sun to sun white, small fluffy interesting plant for containers, Grasses®, Fiber Optic Grass grass-like plant flowers on the stem tips a Proven Winner® Plant Miscanthus sinensis, perennial, 4-6’ tall full sun to part shade, pink to red blooms in feathery clumping grass with Chinese Silver Grass warm season grass and wide medium to dry soils, loose terminals (8-10” long), many cultivars, can prefers moist blooms above the foliage, Aug-Oct become invasive Muhlengergia capillaris, perennial, 2-3’ tall full sun to part shade, extremely showy, Pink Muhly Grass warm season grass and wide dry to medium soils soft, pink plumes when in above foliage, Sept-Nov flower

various containers Four Seasons Garden

clump forming warm season grass that performs better in dryer soils; has shown decline at the Garden if soil is too wet; 'White Cloud' is a white plume variety

Four Seasons Garden and various locations

beautiful, light green, feathery, weeping grass; looks good in mass, can self sow

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Panicum virgatum native, 3’ tall, 6’ tall full sun to part shade, pink-tinged, branched flower ‘North Wind‘, warm season with plumes medium to wet soils panicles, July-Feb; look like Switch Grass grass they are in a panic

large clump forming grass with large flower panicles, seeds are a great source of food for birds; Black Walnut tolerant

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Pennisetum alopecuroides perennial, warm 12-18” full sun is best silvery, bristly, bottle ‘Little Bunny‘, Fountain Grass season grass brush-like flower; Aug-Oct

spreading clumps with flower spikes that arch outward like a fountain; low maintenance

Front of Guest Center, several locations

Nassella tenuissima, perennial, 12-24” clumps, full sun, medium brownish flowers Mexican Feather Grass grass 30” with plumes to dry soils in summer

Pennisetum setaceum ‘Princess‘, Princess Fountain Grass

annual, 4-5‘ tall full sun warm season grass

Saccharum arundinaceum, perennial, 10‘ tall, 10‘ wide sun to part sun Hardy Sugar Cane grass

long pink brush-like, purple/ black foliage, weeping flowers, mid great for containers summer to fall narrow, purplish-pink, pampas-like plumes that grow 2-3' above the foliage in early to mid October

various containers behind Guest Center

long, grey-green leaves with white midrib, large clumper

South Promenade Garden at Guest Center

don’t forget… Pick up a “What’s Growing On” list at the front desk to see plants of interest. There’s a new list each month. Pick up a load of leaf mulch on the first and third Saturdays of the month at the mulch pile adjacent to the Garden. Pink Muhly Grass Muhlengergia capillaris

Northern Sea Oats Chasmanthium latifolium

Get answers to your plant and gardening questions at plantinfo@hsvbg.org. www.hsvbg.org

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contributions Butterfly Tribute Did you know that last year approximately 9,000 butterflies were released at Huntsville Botanical Garden?! Do you need to honor or remember someone in a special, yet affordable way? Select a butterfly watercolor print created just for the Huntsville Botanical Garden by local artist Susan Goodman and have it mailed to someone special. The cost of each Butterfly Tribute is $40. This donation helps to populate the John and Tine Purdy Butterfly House with native butterflies throughout the season.

Butterfly Releases In Honor of

Denis Duncan Jenke Peter & Carolyn Jenke

Harvey Cotten Sue & Roy Day

Joy Jensen Lucy & Loren Gross

Jerry Deener Sue & Roy Day

Alicia B Kammerer Christine & Steven Tucker

Monica Gilstrap Sue & Roy Day

Pat Kyser Suzanne & Ben Matthews

Herb & Terry Lewis Sue & Roy Day

Baby Aubree Lindsey Victoria Lindsey

There are five beautiful prints in the series from which to choose. Once submitted, we mail an 8.5 x 11 print, suitable for framing, to the designee. Included is a custom card naming the person the gift is in memory or honor of and the name of the donor. Contact nwaye@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447 ext 294.

Butterfly Releases In Memory of

Mary E. Lugo Terry Duvall

Geraldine Baird Amy Mingledorff

Kathleen G. Lundy Joe & Linda Lannon Linda Pflug & Mary Young

Memorials & Honoraria

Hattie Bone Sarah Schmidt

What are recognition memorials and honoraria?

The Huntsville Botanical Garden has many living things, places and structural elements that may be named in honor of or in memory of a loved one, organization, group or pet. If a living memorial or honoraria is chosen, the Garden will contact you after purchase and guide you to available trees or shrubs that may be named. Trees and shrubs will have a small plaque stationed at the base of the plant. Benches will have a small plaque attached to the top of the seat back. Bricks and pavers will be engraved. Please note that all memorials or honoraria are not in perpetuity. In the case of a memorial or honorarium that no longer exists, your information will be moved to a special place within the garden. For more information or to purchase a memorial, please contact the Garden at (256) 830-4447 ext. 228 or bjoa@hsvbg.org

Perennial Gifts Just as perennial flowers add beauty to the garden by returning and multiplying each year, your planned gift will add to the Huntsville Botanical Garden Foundation. Help our Garden grow and produce a place of beauty for future generations to enjoy. Gifts to the Garden through Planned Giving supports the Botanical Garden Foundation, a separately incorporated 501(c)3 tax exempt organization that solicits, receives, invests, maintains and distributes gifts for the benefit and growth of the Garden. A Board of Directors whose members are approved by the Botanical Garden Board of Directors governs the Foundation’s activities. Please call or email Annette Alexander ext. 246 or aalexander@hsvbg.org if you have included or wish to include the Garden Foundation in your estate plans. 14

Contributions for Apr-June 2017

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Robert Baker Willie & Karen Harris

Caroline Bowen Peggy & Roy White Jackie Bradley Willowbrook Garden Club Dawn Callahan Bill & Carolyn Creighton Teresa “Rita” Caudle AVISTA Strategies, Inc. Leonor Cepeda AVISTA Strategies, Inc. Mary Elizabeth Hooper Chafin BS Bridge Club William Porterfield Dodgen The Lunch Bunch Shirley Mae Quirk Hairston Peggy Gunter Charles Stetson Harding Donna, Ron & Hillary Wicks Jessica Lynn Hazle Terry & Paula Hazle Frank Hodges Viamedia Jody Horn The Belrose Family Joseph F. Horn Glenda & Joe Bragg Betty & Don Tomlin & Mary Ellen & Drew Anderson Staley Jackson Michelle Klein

In Honor of Jeff Bennett Hampton Cove Garden Club Gladys Comus Green Valley Garden Club Carolyn Faraci Paula Steigerwald Cathy Filippo Green Valley Garden Club Phyllis & Jack Filpi Jim & Marcy Harvilee Harbarger Claude W. & Karis Harbarger Steven Harrison Wal-Mart Foundation

Scott Mackenzie Stuart & Jayne Venters

Shirley Henderson Green Valley Garden Club

Yvonne Hammond Newman Meigs Robin, Marilyn & Jordan Cozby

Raymond Jones Blossomwood Garden Club

Geraldine Moon Edith Tucker

Carol Lambdin Alabama Landscape Design Consultants Council

Johnnie Fae Pennington Peggy Gunter Peggy & Roy White Fred Pera Douglas & Martha Patz Mary Ellen & Steve Peters Bettie Jean Rice Mac & Annette Cooper Frank & Carolyn Faraci Susan Wandler Margaret W. Rieder David Harbarger Your Friends at Womack & Associates

Cookie Kruvand Redstone Garden Club

Terry Lewis Leslie Welker Mary Lou McNabb Green Valley Garden Club Amy Rakesham Athens Garden Club Jennie Robinson Azalea Garden Club

Robert Mans Dr. Jon R. Moody Scott Mackenzie Bonnie Tondera Albert Mullin Bob & Gail Futoran Robert Hovde Mary Johnson Rebecca Harbor Jones Dorothy Little Judy Wilson Mary Witherspoon Steve “Bulldog” Parcus Bulldog Parcus Memorial Golf Classic Fred G. Pera Harold Carey Jeff & Candace Garber Eileen Hallmark Brian & Aggie Patz Siniard, Timberlake & League, P.C. Jean Templeton Kyle Ready Carol Miller Elfriede Rom Anna Beck Jim Bush Kenneth & Janet Shields Bess Ford Smith Freya & Loch Neely Jule Spano Dr. Jon R. Moody In Kind Gifts

In Memory of

Vernon and Dean Bush

Marion Anderson Madison Garden Club

Lynn Carden Chambers Bottling Company

John Salter Terry Bradford

Mrs. Bettye Jean Pugh Blythe Jan H. Sanders

Mrs. Beverly Schmidt Stephen & Sarah Schmidt

Ann Breen Margaret Breen

Teri Holly

Joseph H. Scollard Gail C. Wall

Charlotte Muriel Miller Dodge Nancy, Bob & Bri Darnall

Meyer & Lee Fine Jewelry

Sinchi Wayra Sheldon Jackie Sheldon

Marjorie Johnson Dr. Jon R. Moody

John David Snodgrass Emily Nutt

Claire Johnston Jane McBride

N.C. Spray Edith Tucker

Martha Jones Dr. Jon R. Moody

Syble Whitehead Vinson Michael, Hope, Ellie & Matthew Reed

Pat Kyser Fiona & Richard Bevis Freya & Loch Neely

Chipolte Mexican Grill Domino’s Jim Merrell

Mike and Jana Moody New Orleans Lunchbox Old Town Beer Exchange Brent Ramage Bill & Donna Shergy Taziki’s Café Pat Wildman

Member and Volunteer Orientation Sunday, October 22 • 1:30 - 3:00 PM Volunteer Support Room located in the Smith Administration Building

member news

New & Renewing Members April through June 2017 Ambassador Members ($1000) Barbara and Tim Fisk Herb and Terry Lewis Patron Members ($500) Eve and Owen Garriott

Optional Guided walking Tour 3 – 3:30 pM

Fellow Members ($250)

2 complimentary Guest Passes per family for those who attend - a $24 value!

Sylvia Ayers Dr. Jay C. Billings Leon W. Bonner Jr and Redge Meixner Les and Janice Bowers Jo Ann and Fred Braam Scott and Dorothy Brannan Madelyn P. Bussey Virginia H. Cook Mack and Carol Cooper Eileen and Michael Dalen Dr. and Mrs. Richard Finch Dr. and Mrs. Walt Grundy Bill and Helen Jenkins Patrick and Mary Lou Keyes Pat Kyser James and Audrey McGriff Walter and Joan Mendes Bernard and Nancy Morgan Charles and Marcia Overstreet Kathy Perkins Dr. Ken Rivenbark David and Beth Sippel Leland and Diana Sisson Mr. James O. Smith Wayne and Alison Smith Thomas and Sandra Stevens Nathan and Lindsey Stewart Peter and Carrie Tremko Robert and Kathryn Van Peursem Margaret J. and Mack Vann Robert and Marilyn Whiteford Alice Wilson Dr. and Mrs. H. Bruce Wright Jana and Ramsay Young

If you’re a new member or would like to know more about the Garden, plan on attending the membership and volunteer orientation. The Orientation is designed to help you learn about: » Member benefits for new and existing members » Volunteering at the Garden » The past, present and future of the Garden » The many things to do at the Garden! For reservations contact Cookie Adams at cadams@hsvbg.org or 256.830.4447 x238.

See you at the Garden!

Why give flowers when you can give a Garden? The gift of membership to Huntsville Botanical Garden is always a perfect fit. September 10 – Grandparents Day September 24 – Gold Star Mother’s Day October 16 – Bosses Day

Purchase your gift membership today: ONLINE at www.hsvbg.org ONSITE at the Guest Center Admissions Desk BY PHONE at 256-830-4447, ext. 229 BY MAIL to Membership, Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, AL 35805

Friend Members ($175) A.J. and Ivy Albert Shirley and Tim Baldridge Dianne and Lewis Boylston Vernon and Dean Bush

Friend Members (cont’d)

Affiliate Members (cont’d)

Lynn Cagle Jennifer and Tracy Deke Karen and James Edwards Harold and Doris Elkins Drucilla Esslinger and Larry Long Pete and Elizabeth Franks Wilma Frazier Ann and Michelle Gray Cindy and Ron Gray Sandra and William Greenlee and Timothy Brewer Phillip and Anita Harbison Nicole and Tim Harper Sandi and Bill Hill George and Nancy Jurgens Ms. Alice Lawler Tom and Jan Massey Ron and Jeanette McCullar David and Janice Moore Vanessa and Raoul Peeden Bill Roberts Matthew and Crissy Stegherr Sheila Strelow Suzy and Loyd Worley Ken and Peggy Wright

Kana and Sam Clark Lavonne Conner Hillard and Ann Marie Crosswhite James and Ida Jo Daughtry Wadene C. Deason Edna and Jerry Deener Nancy Dees Diane DeHart Claudia and Norbert Diaz Buddy and Melvia Driver Ray and Kathy Eason Jane and Geoff Ellison Carrissa and JB Flippo Todd and Donna Foreman Howard Fry Denise Garrison Laura and Robert Glenn Robert and Daisy Glover Bill and Elise Goodson Ronald and Carolyn Gormont Mrs. William C. Green Jr. Miles and Ann Greer Shirley Hale Vicki and David Haley and Kristin Nance Thomas and Jane Hancock Julia M. Hawk Dennis and Charlotte Haynes Billy and Liz Herrin Barbara and Michael Hicks Cecil and Fay Hurt William and Sydna Johnson Austin and Susan King Leo and Bob Larkin Kathy and John Latimer Rick and Shirley Lievanos Doug and Natalie Litavec Mark and Janet Little James and Linda Maples Alex and Jennifer McCool David and Linda McGuiness David and Anne McKinley Patsy Mercer Robert and Karen Mitchell Karen, Vinson, and Chris Moore Erika and Glenn Neal LeAnn and John Nebelsick Shauna and Ryan Nichols Dr. and Mrs. David M. O'Brien Jr.

Brenda L. Odden and Eric Odden Rebecca and Brian Page Pam, Stephen and Peggy Patrick Earl and Lori Pendley Don and Nadine Perkey Judy Potter-Shields and Robert Shields John and Jo Price Mary and D. Bruce Railey Jenelle Reinoehl and Andrew Bennett Jewell Reynolds Marcus and Lois Rhodes Bradley, Lindsay and Karen Rice Ellen and Rob Rosson Janet and Marc Salverson Eleanor and John Schweinsberg Charles and Katie Shaver Eric and Jennifer Sholes Robert and Ann Smith Michelle and Ronald Spisak Amanda F. Stokes Mark and Elisa Stucker Kamraan and Emily Sumra and Makayla Sparks J. Mark and Jane Sweeney Rodney Takahashi and Tetyana Musiyenko Lucien and Kitty Talley Janice and Stuart Turner Nicki and Carl Urban and Morgan Chisowsky Sam and Kathy Walker Ethel and Brownie West Carmen R. Westwick Elisabeth W. Whitten Mary Beth Wilder and Jeff Lower Greg Wildman and Dineen Spille Harry and Mary Wiley William T. Wilkenson and Maia Niemmon Mike and Sheri Wilkinson Rose and Glenn Wolf Bruce and Debe Woods Marsha and Elizabeth Woolley Elizabeth and Ronald Workman Melissa and Roy Young Brig. Gen. and Mrs. John G. Zierdt

Affiliate Members ($125) Gary and Lora Abernathy Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Akenhead Margo and Brian Alford Patricia Ammons and Lee Roop Sherwood and Susan Anderson John and Sharon Ball Walter and Margaret Batson Susan and Brent Beam Suzanne and Richard Beckinger Kaye and Maurice Belrose Kaye and Maurice Belrose Robert and Angela Bender Brenda and Randy Bounds Hollis and Fairee Bridges Harold and Ann Carey Linda J. Cave Robin and Steve Chambers Ronnie and Kathy Chesser Robert and Sherry Childs Paul and Janet Chovan

Campaign runs September 1 – December 15 The Huntsville Botanical Garden is a Combined Federal Campaign agency. If you are a federal employee, you may designate your CFC contributions to support the mission of the Garden including our educational outreach by using CFC #84802. Thank you for your support! www.hsvbg.org

Huntsville Botanical Garden

Non-Profit Org US Postage PAID Permit No. 110 Huntsville, AL 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue • Huntsville, Alabama 35805 Address Service Requested

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Let us help with all your fall / harvest needs! The Corporate Partner program offers year-round recognition and many levels of benefits for our member companies.

shareholder

We have beautiful pottery, linens, table décor, cookbooks, etc...

($10,000-$24,999) 3

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underwriter

($5,000-$9,999) Aviagen • Bradley • Dynetics Intuitive Research and Technology Corp • Lanier Ford LG Electronics • The Boeing Company • Turner Construction Company

investor

($2,500-$4,999) Andy Johnson, CFP®, AAMS®, Edward Jones LMI • LogiCore • R J Young • TekLinks • Thompson Gray

All proceeds support Huntsville Botanical Garden. Complimentary, signature gift wrap available. Members receive 10% discount. Normal exclusions apply.

Annual Member Meeting Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Social 5:30

Eloise McDonald Propst Guest Center Heavy Hors d’oevres, Wine, and Music | $25.00 PER MEMBER

supporter

($1,500-$2,499) AVISTA Strategies • Bridgeworth Financial • CALIBRE Brenda Armstrong, Edward Jones • John Butterfield, Edward Jones Kitty Davenport, Edward Jones • L-3 • LSINC • Manning & Napier MTS • Northrop Grumman • Sentar • Sigmatech For details on becoming a corporate partner or event sponsor,

16contact | Huntsville Botanical Garden |256-830-4447 www.hsvbg.org ext. 239 or ahamilton@hsvbg.org Amy Hamilton,

Annual Meeting 7:00 PM

All members are encouraged to attend RSVP: (256)830-4447 ext. 294