The Garden Muse

THE GARDEN

A Publication for Members of Cleveland Botanical Garden

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2015 Volume 4 Number 1

THE VIEW FROM EAST BOULEVARD Dear Garden Friends,

THE GARDEN

As summer draws to a close and days get shorter, we welcome crisp air and vibrant fall colors back into our gardens.

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2015

THE VIEW FROM EAST BOULEVARD

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THE MAIN EVENT

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THE SEASONAL SAMPLER

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Autumn in the Garden THE GREEN CORPS REPORT

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Celebrating 20 Years THE ARBORETUM FOCUS

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Stormwater Management THE GARDEN FOCUS

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Cuyahoga Sediment Research 10-11

THE LOVE OF PLANTS Best Fall Bloomers Seeing Red Tree Planting Tips THE GARDEN VARIETY

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Western Reserve Herb Society News from Garden Autumn’s Eve Dinner THE LOOK AHEAD: WINTER

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Glow Gingerbread Competition THE GARDEN FAMILY Charne Ende and Keith Knudsen

ON THE COVER

Green Corps COVER PHOTO

Ricky Rhodes ADDITIONAL IMAGES

Cynthia Druckenbrod, Lisa DeJong, Mike Wilkes, Scott Robertson, Peter Larson Photography, Ricky Rhodes DESIGN

Epstein Design Partners, Inc.

Thank you to our members and guests who visited Branch Out this summer. This unique exhibit attracted over 70,000 visitors! Due to the success of this summer’s show, we look forward to bringing Branch Out back next summer for another year of treehouses and adventure.

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The Holden Arboretum has enjoyed a productive summer, reaching the completion of many of our capital enhancements including the restoration of Corning Lake, the installation of a 16,750-foot-long deer fence and, of course, the Judith and Maynard H. Murch IV Canopy Walk and Kalberer Family Emergent Tower. We are excited to offer members of the Botanical Garden and Arboretum an exclusive preview of the Canopy Walk and Emergent Tower September 6 – 13 before the public opening on September 14.

In 1996, we launched our Green Corps Urban Youth Program. Green Corps builds brighter futures and better communities by teaching students, ages 14 – 18, the value of gardening together. In 2009, we embarked on a long-term study of the program and recently received the results of this comprehensive study. We were not surprised to discover that Green Corps has had an extraordinary impact on the lives of our student employees. Results reported improved confidence and strongly developed workforce readiness skills. We knew, anecdotally, that Green Corps empowered youth, revitalized communities and instilled healthy lifestyle habits. The report confirms this belief and reveals even greater benefits offered to our students and their communities. We are very grateful to our members, donors and funders who have helped Green Corps grow. Here’s hoping that the next 20 years are even more fruitful.

In November, residents of Cuyahoga County will have the opportunity to renew the Cuyahoga Arts and Culture (CAC) tax. CAC is a strong supporter of the Botanical Garden, as well as many other vital arts organizations in our county. They have helped to put Cleveland on the map as a celebrated cultural hub nationwide, investing more than $15 million annually into the arts and supporting tens of thousands of programs and events that enhance education, enrich quality of life and support the local economy. Cleveland Botanical Garden is incredibly grateful for the support we have received from CAC, so we hope that you will continue to support arts and culture in our community by renewing the CAC tax.

Autumn is a beautiful time of year in Northeast Ohio and we hope that you can enjoy another season of fall traditions at the Botanical Garden; indulge in a flight of microbrews in front of a fire pit at Hoppy Hour, bring the family out for fall fun at Boo-tanical Bash or just stroll the gardens and enjoy the peaceful autumn blooms. We look forward to sharing these experiences with you very soon.

Sincerely,

Clement W. Hamilton, PhD President and CEO

Natalie Ronayne Executive Vice President

Clem Hamilton, who has led The Holden Arboretum since 2008, now serves as President & CEO of the combined Botanical Garden in University Circle and Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio. Natalie Ronayne, who has led the Botanical Garden since 2007, now serves as Executive Vice President.

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THE MAIN EVENT

ColorFall returns to Cleveland Botanical Garden bringing festive events and seasonal programs. We hope you will join us for some of our favorite autumn experiences.

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Wednesday Evenings September 2 – October 28 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Free admission for members $4/beer; $6/tasting flight Wednesday nights in Cleveland just got better with the return of our popular Hoppy Hour beer tasting series! Running for nine weeks this autumn, guests can sample pale ales, dark lagers and other craft brews while learning about hops and horticulture from Garden staff and brewing experts from Great Lakes Brewing Company and Beverage Distributors.

The fun includes seasonal dinner specials from the Garden Café, fire pits, lawn games and flashlight garden tours. Grab some friends, pick a spot by the fire and toast to the best midweek tradition Cleveland’s autumn has to offer.

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THE SEASONAL SAMPLER

As summer draws to a close and we welcome the cooler, crisper air, the Garden comes alive with a stunning new color palette and beautiful autumn blooms.

Locavores rejoice after a warm and rainy summer leaves us with an abundant harvest and children delight in the playful traditions of the season. We invite you to enjoy all of the splendors of the season at the Botanical Garden.

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Pancake Flip-Off Sunday, September 27 | 10 a.m. – noon $12/member adult; $8/member child $17/non-member adult; $10/non-member child Whether you prefer your pancakes smothered in syrup or drizzled with chocolate, you’ll be greeted by flat and fluffy options alike at the Pancake Flip-Off. Featuring creative concoctions by some of Cleveland’s top chefs, Pancake Flip-Off lets you be the judge. Last year’s reigning champion was Borderline Café with their savory southwestern-inspired pancake. Come and find out whose pancakes will “stack” up the best among Cleveland gourmets this year.

Scarecrow Picnic Saturday, October 3 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. $6 per scarecrow (materials provided) Free admission for members; regular admission for non-members Families use imagination and creativity to build a life-size scarecrow for the fall season. Materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring personal supplies to make a scarecrow bursting with its own unique personality.

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Rustic Twig Furniture Workshop Saturday, October 17 Cost varies based on furniture selection: $42 – $250/member; $52 – $275/non-member Bim Willow returns to Cleveland Botanical Garden to guide participants in building an artistic creation for their own garden.

Bring a hammer, pruner and your imagination and leave with finished furniture. No prior building experience required.

Boo-tanical Bash

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Saturday, October 24 | 5:30 – 8 p.m. $13/member child; $10/member adult $16/non-member child; $15/non-member adult Boys and ‘ghouls’ of all ages look forward to this annual family event. Dress in costume and bring a bag to trick-or-treat in Hershey Children’s Garden. Dance with friends, sing songs, take part in a variety of themed activities and enjoy apples from Door to Door Organics. This event sells out quickly, so please register in advance online or by calling 216.721.1600, ext. 100.

Thanksgiving Blooms-to-Go

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Saturday, November 14 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

This annual Botanical Garden tradition brings people together to give back during the Thanksgiving season. Create fresh and festive fall arrangements to be delivered to a local community organization for the holiday. Materials will be provided. No experience necessary, just a grateful heart and a helping hand.

A complete list of Garden programs can be found in the enclosed calendar and on our website.

To make reservations for any Garden program, please visit cbgarden.org or call 216.721.1600 ext. 100.

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THE GREEN CORPS REPORT

20 years and growing We will soon celebrate 20 years of our Green Corps Urban Agriculture Program. These years have taught us a great deal about our capacity to make an impact on the community and, more importantly, they have reminded us of the limitless potential of our young people.

Green Corps is a work/study program developed for urban youth in Cleveland. The program includes hands-on agricultural training, including planting, cultivating, harvesting and selling sustainable, locally-grown produce coupled with plant and agricultural science instruction. Started in 1996, Green Corps has experienced extraordinary growth and contributed positively to the lives of hundreds of young people who now work in all sectors of the workforce. Now it’s time to celebrate the students, the program, the community and the environment.

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S-HORT Course with the HORTiculture Department:

Vegetable Gardening 102 Saturday, October 3 | 1 – 3 p.m. $10/member; $20/non-member If you’re ready to expand your fall gardening techniques, join us at Green Corps’ Midtown Learning Farm for a hands-on workshop. Learn to plant fall crops, such as garlic, amend the soil, add cover crops and put the garden to bed for the season.

THE GREEN CORPS REPORT

Positive Affirmations for Green Corps

By Renata Brown, vice president of education Green Corps, our flagship urban outreach program, employs Cleveland teens to work at one of five offsite farms where they learn curriculum based in academic and agriculture standards.

Our students work 20 hours each week seeding, watering, weeding, caring for and harvesting hundreds of pounds of produce. They give tours of the farms, work farmer’s markets and run onsite farm stands. Until recently, we only had anecdotal evidence that they were learning valuable work skills, building healthy lifestyle habits and becoming more environmentally attuned.

These assumptions were recently validated with the completion of a multi-year study and program evaluation.

In 2009, Cleveland Botanical Garden received funding from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to begin a program evaluation of Green Corps.

The Botanical Garden partnered with researchers from Case Western Reserve University’s Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development who conducted a three-year integrated study. They used pre-surveys at the beginning of each season and compared that to post-surveys at the end of the season, visited the farms when students were working and convened focus groups of Green Corps students.

Findings The study revealed that Green Corps participants “are gaining experiences that support a successful transition toward adulthood and responsible citizenship.”

Participants reported being more self-assured and confident in their abilities to persevere and succeed when trying to accomplish difficult tasks. They developed the knowledge and skills to take leadership roles and have improved their communications skills.

Additionally, participants reported an improved focus at school, a greater ability to manage their time and establish priorities and a greater understanding of accountability and personal responsibility.

Green Corps gave them an opportunity “to become educated in gardening and healthy behaviors” and students reported “having goals to share knowledge about food and health to their families and communities.” During focus groups, students also identified the importance of educating communities about healthy eating and urban farming, improving the environment and neighborhoods, improving the economy and creating jobs.

In one survey, 90 percent of the students indicated they were “eating more fruits and vegetables since being in Green Corps.”

Additionally, they reported conserving water more often, “buying organic, local food, buying fewer nonessential items, and eating fewer meals with meat.”

The report noted that “the time between the baseline and follow-up surveys is relatively short (approximately two months), and yet the impact Green Corps participants report is quite strong.” The Green Corps experience has been transformative in the lives of many participants, allowing them, in a short period of time to not only change behaviors but also their “belief systems and attitudes toward themselves, their peers, families, society at large, the environment and life itself.”

Prior to this report, we didn’t realize the depth of Green Corps’ impact and the extent to which the students valued their experience. Overall, the research revealed what we assumed: our students are acquiring skills that will allow them to transition into successful, environmentally conscious, healthy adults and they are fulfilling their potential to do great things for themselves and for others.

Planting Fall Crops – Don’t pack up those pruners yet!

By Kelly Barrett, Green Corps farm manager

Although we are heading into fall, it doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your garden just yet. This is a great time of year to plant cool weather crops and prepare for next season with crops to overwinter. Some great varieties to plant now that can be harvestable before winter are leaf lettuces, such as wildfire; kales and Swiss chard can be grown for microgreens; and cabbages and head lettuces, like Green Star, can be for a late October to early November harvest. Get a jump start on next season by purchasing garlic in early September for an early October planting. Be sure to add compost and bone meal to the beds beforehand. Scallions can also be seeded in September for overwintering. So weather depending, you can have a nice crop in April or May. Be sure to cover any overwintering crop with straw before the snow hits!

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THE ARBORETUM FOCUS

Stormwater Management Projects at The Holden Arboretum

By Paris Wolfe, contributing writer

The Holden Arboretum’s stormwater management projects are reducing flooding and helping aquatic life. In addition to their work on flood plains and headwater stream restoration, Arboretum staff members are testing the use of bioretention cells in its parking lot to further manage stormwater and improve the ecosystem.

In the natural world, rain soaks into and filters through the soil. In the built world, however, impervious surfaces, such as roofs, roads and parking lots, prevent rain from percolating into the soil. Instead the rain runs off the hard surfaces quickly, picking up contaminants that affect water quality, cause flooding and, in older cities, lead to storm sewer overflows. The untreated rainwater may pick up automotive fluids, litter, soil particles and other pollutants and sweep them into small headwater streams, creeks and rivers until they reach Lake Erie or other major body of water. The contaminants degrade the water quality which impacts fish, amphibians, insects and other animals up the food chain.

Holden’s research included constructing two bioretention cells.

To visitors, they look like perennial and tree/shrub beds in the parking lot, but below ground are layers of soil, gravel and sand up to 4.5 feet deep. These engineered gardens capture, cool and slow water flow from the parking area and filter heavy metals, suspended solids, petroleum, bacteria and organic compounds. The research results confirmed that the water leaving these filtrated areas is cleaner and cooler than when it entered and run-off was reduced by 40 or more percent.

“With clean water comes greater biodiversity,” says Roger Gettig, the arboretum’s director of horticulture and conservation. He cautions that “Headwater streams are so small people sometimes ignore their significance. But, if you don’t have good headwater streams, you don’t have a good lake or healthy wildlife populations. It’s all connected.”

If you have a stream on your property, you can do your part to improve water quality. Gettig recommends not mowing up to the edge of the stream. The vegetation will serve as a buffer to slow down and filter surface water while preventing soil erosion.

THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM

Canopy Walk and Emergent Tower Member Sneak Preview September 6 – 13 Public Opening September 14 The Judith and Maynard H. Murch IV Canopy Walk and Kalberer Family Emergent Tower TICKETS $4/non-member adults $2/non-member children 8

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MEMBERS FREE

THE GARDEN FOCUS

Cuyahoga Sediment Research

By Sandra Albro, research associate, applied urban ecology

The Cuyahoga River is regularly dredged to ensure it’s passable for ships and cargo, which support 18,000 jobs and $1 billion in annual personal income for Clevelanders. Sediment from dredging has historically been contaminated, so it requires permanent storage in a landfill. As efforts are made to reduce contamination entering the Cuyahoga, portions of sediment are becoming clean enough to use in soil products. So what can we use it for?

To examine potential uses for clean Cuyahoga sediment, Cleveland Botanical Garden led an interdisciplinary project team in a pilot study of sediment reuse. The Garden secured a large sample of sediment from a landfill along the lakefront and worked with local, state and federal partners to develop and test a soil blend that could be applied to vacant residential lots.

In fall 2014, our team tested this soil blend on two vacant lots in Slavic Village. One-half of the site was covered with a 6-inch blend of 25 percent sediment, 35 percent compost and 40 percent topsoil to improve the appearance of the site and help reduce surface levels of soil lead (Pb). For comparison, one-quarter of the site was covered with a soil blend that contained only compost and topsoil (no sediment), and the remaining area of the site was left uncovered. The Ohio State University provided technical assistance with soil monitoring and laboratory bench studies on the performance of soil blends that contain dredged Cuyahoga River sediment.

We found that Cuyahoga sediment reduced surface Pb levels from 550 parts per million (ppm) to <40 ppm, which is within naturally occurring limits.

Of 25 contaminants of concern that we looked for, none were higher than recommended limits in study areas that had received the sediment-soil blend. Further, this blend performed the same as the no-sediment blend. In conclusion, we recommend that larger studies on beneficial use of Cuyahoga sediment be approved and that sediment could safely be used to improve our existing 3,500 acres of vacant residential land in Cleveland.

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THE LOVE OF PLANTS

BEST FALL BLOOMERS

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S COMING!

By Cynthia Druckenbrod, vice president of horticulture

The riot of summer perennials may have passed, but there are garden plants that will continue to attract pollinators into autumn. Here are some worth planting that will extend the flowering season:

Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale cvs.)

Found throughout the United States, this native perennial stands tall at over 4 feet.

There are several cultivars available with most displaying a yellow, red or orange coloration.

Best grown in full sun, sneezeweed is much loved by honeybees and native bees. Don’t let its common name dissuade you from planting this flower!

Bugbane (Actaea racemosa Syn. Cimicifuga racemosa) Also known as black cohosh, the ferny leaves can be green or deep purple depending on the cultivar. Long, fragrant, white panicles are held high on the plants. All types prefer moist, well-drained soils in partial shade.

Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium ‘October Skies’) This low-growing perennial (about 18 inches tall) is great for mass planting. Many asters are not too particular about soil, doing well in either clay or sandy conditions. As it is a beautiful, heavily floriferous plant, it’s best to cut back after flowering to prevent spreading.

Rough goldenrod (Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’) This is a great perennial for naturalizing or for using in meadows and prefers moist soil in full sun. Its small yellow flowers are borne on panicles that can reach up to 4 feet – a real standout in the perennial border.

NEW Horticulture Series – Introduction to Home Permaculture Design Wednesdays, September 16 - November 4 | 7 – 8:15 p.m.

Integrating different disciplines of horticulture, agriculture, architecture, biology and ecology among others, permaculture creates a self-sustaining ecosystem through renewable resources and sustainable landscape design. Instructors Tom Gibson and Elsa Johnson, leading practitioners in this worldwide movement, introduce permaculture concepts including

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soil building, on-site water retention, attracting pollinators and beneficial insects, plant polycultures, plant layering and uncommon perennial crops. Students will develop site plans for do-able projects in their home gardens or elsewhere through lectures and hands-on design during the series.

8-week series: $200/member; $225/non-member For up to two participants in the same household

THE LOVE OF PLANTS

Tree Planting Tips

By Mark Hoover, grounds manager

SEEING

Red

By Cynthia Druckenbrod, vice president of horticulture

When fall brings warm, sunny days and cool, crisp evenings, they create the perfect combination for seeing red – trees, that is. The leaves’ red color is caused by a pigment in the cells called anthocyanin.

This pigment is always present in leaves, but during the growing season, the red pigments are covered by chlorophyll which reflects back as green. While many trees turn lovely shades of yellow and orange in the autumn, only a few turn a vivid scarlet. Here are four fiery red tree species to consider for your yard: Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) This native species is a slow growing tree attaining heights of 20 – 30 feet in Northeast Ohio. In the same family as blueberries and cranberries, they too like acidic, moist, well-drained soils.

The fall season can be favorable for its cool breezes, bountiful harvests and beautiful leaf colors. It’s also a great time to plant trees. Although the air temperatures are lower, soil temperatures are still warm and promote healthy roots. Proper planting techniques can make the difference between a majestic shade tree that will thrive for generations and one that is unhealthy, stressed and failing. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when planting trees: 1 Choose the right tree for the right location.

Understanding the plant’s requirements and mature size will increase the likelihood of your tree’s long-term survival.

2 Plant the tree so that the root flare is visible.

Often trees are planted too deep in containers and at nurseries. Over time this will cause problems with girdling roots which may eventually kill the tree. Find the root flare before planting the tree.

Circling roots, common in container-grown plants, should be teased out to promote outward growth.

3 Mulch about 3 – 4 inches thick to the drip line.

This will retain soil moisture while the tree becomes established and promote healthy soil, as well as protect it from lawn mowers.

Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) The fall color of this native tree is unmatched. Growing 30 – 50 feet tall, this species is well suited for residential areas.

The leaves are a lustrous, dark green in summer. The cultivar ‘Autumn Cascade’ is a small (8 – 12 feet) weeping form and can be found on the Garden’s grounds in the Sunken Garden.

Shining Sumac (Rhus copallina) Also known as the Flameleaf sumac, cultivars such as ‘Creel’s Quintet’ and ‘Prairie Flame’, are both small trees (5 – 8 feet) that can form large, spreading colonies. They are great for naturalizing in hot, dry areas.

Red Maple (Acer rubrum cvs.)

Many cultivars exist but ‘Brandywine’, ‘Burgundy Belle’, ‘Red Rocket’ and ‘Red Sunset’ are well known for having vibrant red hues. Red Maples are highly adaptable, medium-sized trees that provide the quintessential fall color in October.

Note: The root flare should still be exposed after mulching. Mulching up against the tree trunk, known as volcano mulching because of its appearance, or hiding the root flare can cause rot and girdling roots.

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THE GARDEN VARIETY

We’ve Come a Long Way Kathy Mahovlic, president of the Western Reserve Herb Society On a cold February day in 1942, two women setup an exhibit of herbs at the Cleveland Garden Exposition. Little did they know what they were about to bring to Cleveland.

Pesto was not your younger brother’s nickname and Herbes de Provence wasn’t a hotel in Paris. The ‘Herbal Revolution’ had arrived in Cleveland.

The meeting of the newly fledged Western Reserve Herb Society was held at The Garden Center of Greater Cleveland and a new bond, forged that day, has grown for the past 72 years. The members of the Western

Reserve Herb Society created one of the finest herb gardens in the country. Because of its location and reputation, we work with Cleveland Botanical Garden to maintain the garden’s integrity and beauty. We exchange information about plants, herbs, gardening practices, families and friends and participate in Cleveland Botanical Garden events, bringing an herbal twist to whatever we do.

Join us at the Annual Herb Fair and find out what the last 70 years of herbal education has brought to Cleveland’s cooks, herb crafters, and horticulturists. We’ve come a long way, baby!

Western Reserve Herb Society’s 70th Annual Herb Fair Saturday, October 10 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free with admission Add spice to your life at this year’s Herb Fair. Learn more about how herbs are used as food, flavoring, medicine, perfume and more. Now in its 70th year, this annual tradition features the best in herb breads, confections, dried kitchen mixes, floral note cards, jams and jellies, scented treasures, teas, and more.

Enjoy learning more about this year’s celebrated herb of the year, savory.

Program demonstrations at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Free parking with $20 purchase from the fair. Credit cards accepted.

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THE GARDEN VARIETY

Start your Holiday Shopping at The Garden Store Open House Saturday, November 7 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Special members-only access 8 – 10 a.m.

Volunteer Profile: Meet Joan Trey Joan Trey, a retired physician, knows firsthand how healthy eating and exercise can reduce health problems in young and old alike. Although neither Joan nor her husband grew up in Cleveland, they and other family members migrated to the North Coast as adults and established roots here.

Joan happily tends both a flower garden and a vegetable garden at home.

Joan so appreciates Green Corps’ mission that she decided to volunteer for the program. Joan held the promise of this summer’s bounty as she sowed and watered vegetable seeds under grow lights in late winter for transplanting at the learning farms. During the summer, she volunteers at the Buckeye and Midtown learning farms, where she gardens, interacts with student employees and converses with customers at the farm stands.

Joan shares that carrot tops can be used in place of basil to make pesto and demonstrated by making a pesto sauce pizza for Buckeye Farm’s open house. She especially loves the Sun Gold tomatoes grown at the Green Corps farms, saying “They taste like summer itself.” Meet Joan at the Buckeye Learning Farm on Tuesday afternoons or the Midtown Learning Farm on Thursday afternoons and see if you agree with her.

She may even offer you more cooking suggestions.

Don’t miss this holiday shopping tradition featuring a unique selection of seasonal gifts at discounted prices.

Be the first to browse the Garden Store’s selection of fine gifts, décor, stocking stuffers, books, apparel, jewelry, accessories and children’s items.

Members can enjoy exclusive early morning shopping from 8 - 10 a.m. and enjoy a 20 percent discount, free gift wrapping, refreshments and free parking.

{Eve Dinner{ 6th annual

Autumn’s

An evening under the stars.

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Tickets start at $180 for members and $225 for non-members.

Tables of ten are available for $3,000 and $6,000.

6 p.m. / Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres 7 p.m. / Four-course locally grown dinner on Wade Oval Prepared by chefs Tony Smoody / Bon Appétit Douglas Katz / fire food & drink Ben Bebenroth / The Spice Companies Live music by the Tony Koussa Jr. Trio Onsite raffle ($25/ticket or 5/$100) Cocktail party for 20 at Cleveland Botanical Garden Casual fall attire / Complimentary valet parking

To Benefit Green Corps In the Guren Art Gallery TAA Member Show 2015: Botanical Threads September 12 – November 8

GROWING YOUTH Green Corps is Cleveland Botanical Garden’s urban-farming and learning program for teens, who gain invaluable life skills, business know-how and an appreciation for the environment and the community.

Botanical Threads showcases members of the Textile Art Alliance, an affiliate group of The Cleveland Museum of Art. The artists in this show use fibers in a myriad of ways to interpret and evoke the natural world. Membership in TAA is open to anyone interested in contemporary or historic textiles, and to artisans working in the textile medium.

GROWING FOOD Green Corps teens grow fruits, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers – healthy options for their neighbors.

GROWING CLEVELAND Green Corps improves neighborhoods by transforming vacant lots into productive urban farms.

To reserve your seat or a table at the Autumn’s Eve Dinner, please call 216.707.2862. Space is limited.

If you’d like to join our volunteer family, please contact Sarah Hartley, volunteer coordinator, at 216.707.2822 or volunteer@cbgarden.org.

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Glow

Gingerbread Competition Call for Entries The Garden’s Gingerbread Competition returns for its 12th year as a favorite holiday tradition among Clevelanders.

Whether you’re artistically inclined or simply want to be a part of the holiday magic, you’re invited to build – and decorate – your very own gingerbread house for the contest.

We’re awarding prizes to the top entries.

Registration must be submitted online by Friday, November 6, 2015. For contest rules and online registration, visit cbgarden.org/gingerbread.

Submissions can be made in the following categories: Family & Children (under 18) Non-competitive (entrants receive four tickets to the Garden to see their creation on display) Adults (ages 18 and up) First Prize: $250 Garden Store Gift Certificate Second Prize: $100 Garden Store Gift Certificate Third Prize: $50 Garden Store Gift Certificate

Professional First Prize: $250 Garden Store Gift Certificate Second Prize: $100 Garden Store Gift Certificate Third Prize: $50 Garden Store Gift Certificate Arts and Culture (not-for-profit institutions) Non-competitive

Making Your Holidays Bright Friday, November 27 through Sunday, January 3, 2016 Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sundays | noon – 6 p.m.

Wednesdays & Fridays | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

FREE for members $16/non-member adult; $12/non-member child Closed on December 25 and January 1 Sponsors:

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THE GARDEN FAMILY

GARDENS AND FAMILY

Grow Together

Charn Ende and Keith Knudsen have always shared a love of nature. That shared interest brought them to Cleveland Botanical Garden ten years ago where they frequently indulged their photography hobby.

Today in the midst of their busy schedules, the couple tries to visit at least once a week, favoring Wednesdays after work to enjoy Gourmets in the Garden and Wade Oval Wednesdays.

A key interest for Charn and Keith is Green Corps, the Botanical Garden’s agriculture program for high school youth. Charn and Keith appreciate the hands-on nature of the students’ work and regularly shop at the Green Corps stand at the Shaker Square Farmers Market during the summer months.

In addition to Cleveland Botanical Garden’s beauty and mission-related work, it is the people that keep them returning. “Everyone here is genuinely friendly, not just while they are at work, but also when we see them out in the community,” explains Char.

Charn and Keith are excited about Cleveland Botanical Garden integrating with The Holden Arboretum. Keith believes,“It is a really good deal, and a good mix between the two organizations. The Canopy Walk and Emergent Tower are exciting projects we can’t wait to see!”

Indeed, Charn and Keith believe that a membership offers so many opportunities and experiences – there’s something new and different every time they visit.

WHAT MAKES IT

GARDEN?

Make Cleveland Botanical Garden your garden – Renew your membership and invite your friends and family to join. Go online atcbgarden.org/membership; call Ranelle Huber, director of membership, at 216.707.2804; or stop at Guest Services on your next visit.

The Annual Fund: Growing Your Special Moments Have you and your family: □

Searched for the chameleon in the Madagascar biome

Spotted a friendly frog (or even a pair of ducks!) while photographing water lilies and lotuses

Inhaled the scent of fragrant roses in full bloom □ □

Marveled at the array of peach, white and apricot daffodils on display in May □

Enjoyed the fiery colors of fall as you relaxed on one of the hidden benches in the Woodland Garden □

Been captivated by the scent of a chocolate ‘Sharry Baby’ orchid □

Watched your children laugh as they splash around in the Hershey Children’s Garden fountain □

Delighted in the butterfly release in Costa Rica □

Climbed one of the treehouses on display during Branch Out □

Indulged in a fresh, stone-oven pizza during a Thursday afternoon visit

Had a moment of reflection as you crossed the bridge in the Japanese Garden □

Found yourself inspired by the selection of herbs in the Western Reserve Herb Society Herb Garden □

Decorated your own ginger- bread house and left a special wish on the Wishing Tree during Glow

This list is just a small sampling of the many activities and offerings we provide at Cleveland Botanical Garden.

No two visits and experiences are ever alike – this is your Garden and we strive to create unique, special moments and unforgettable memories that you will treasure forever.

Donations to the Annual Fund help keep the Garden growing so you can continue to experience and enjoy these moments. We hope you will consider making a tax-deductible gift today – every dollar and donation counts and allows us to focus on making your Botanical Garden the best it can be!

Ways to give: Use our secure online form to make your gift at cbgarden.org/annualfund  Call 216.707.2819 to charge by phone  Mail your gift, payable to Cleveland Botanical Garden, to 11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland OH 44106

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11030 EAST BOULEVARD CLEVELAND, OH 44106 TEL: 216.721.1600 FAX: 216.721.2056 www.cbgarden.org

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