Vol. XXVI No. 4 • WINTER 2013
See the gardens glow Nov. 29-Dec. 31 // pg. 7
2013 Board of Trustees Officers Justus Fugate, President Linda Kizzire, Treasurer
Trustees Steve English DeeAnne Fahnestock Roarke R. Gordon Steve Hauck Jay Hsu Mark Jolliffe Melissa Mangan
Elton Parsons Peter Salmeron Dana Smith Kathi Stark Nancy Stubbs Len Suchy Beverly Thornton
Ex-Officio Trustees Bryan Frye, President, Board of Park Commissioners Cathy Holdeman, Assistant City Manager, City of Wichita Doug Kupper, Director of Park & Recreation, City of Wichita “Snow Cap,” by Sara Penner
In this issue 1 2-3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10-12 13 14-15 16-17 18-19 20 21
Letter From The Director In Bloom Light Up The Night Gifts from the Garden Spaghetti with Santa Illuminations Lunchtime Lectures Birding, Art, 2014 Calendar December - January - February Calendars Volunteers Photo Competition Winners Education Tribute List and Save the Date In The Gardens Crossword
Janet Miller, City Council, City of Wichita Mayor’s Appointee
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Cover: Illuminations 2012 photo by Erick Riedell
FROM THE
Director
Looking back, moving forward Looking back on 2013, Botanica began spring with the longest, most stunning tulip display ever experienced. The weather was perfect for tulips, but not for people — it was cold! Remember the ice storm on May 2? Then it rained for 21 days straight and flood warnings led every newscast. The rain reprieved the gardens from two years of drought, and the annuals were absolutely beautiful. The heat came in August, but it wouldn’t have been summer without some heat. The trees responded to a good year by producing brilliant fall colors. Botanica is following fall with the most spectacular light display in our region. It takes many hours to put up almost a million lights that will be enjoyed by thousands of people. Illuminations is Botanica’s largest annual fundraiser. When you see the lights and enjoy the festivities, it is guaranteed you will leave full of holiday spirit. Please support Botanica and enjoy Illuminations.
In September we sent out our annual appeal requesting support for the event center and the Chinese Garden of Friendship. The response was overwhelmingly generous with 137 individuals providing support to help cover the costs for items that will make the event center and the Chinese Garden of Friendship great places to visit. We want to thank everyone for your support as we continue to raise funds. Looking forward to 2014, Botanica will be celebrating the opening of the new event center and the Chinese Garden of Friendship, and we want to share this experience with you. The event center will be spectacular, and the Chinese Garden of Friendship will be iconic and contain features not found anywhere else in North America. It is with your continued support that Botanica remains a premier attraction in Wichita. Thank you again for your generous gifts and helping Botanica grow.
“Snow Bench,” by Janie Lang December 2013 • January • February 2014
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In Bloom Greetings from the Gardens as winter sets in at Botanica. This is the time when the landscape appears to be at rest, and there are pleasant surprises to be found throughout the gardens. Tree bark and tree structure show off this time of year. The American Elm north of the pond has a very artistic shape as its long branches flow out horizontally from the trunk then weep down and touch the ground. The Bur Oak out on Murdock, though still young, has begun to produce its broad head and deep-grooved bark. The River Birches east of the pond stand majestically tall like sentries, shedding large pieces of whitish, golden bark. The large Golden Weeping Willow south of the pond fills the skyline with its long drapes of golden branches, hanging gracefully to the pond’s water. And finally the Persimmon trees east of the parking lot have begun to mature enough to start developing the persimmon’s distinctive square, scaly blocks of bark unique to this tree. A few fruit still remain. Earlier this fall several of the fruit were opened and the seed split in half. This year the shape in the seed was that of a spoon, signifying lots of heavy wet snow will fall; spoon=shovel. Folklore has it if the shape in the kernel is fork-shaped you can expect powdery, light snow and a mild winter. If the kernel is knife-shaped, expect to be ‘cut’ by icy, cutting winds. Moisture so far this winter would seem to agree with this folklore, so keep your snow shovel handy.
WITH PATRICK MCKERNAN
returned to our display this fall and will be joined by new varieties. Four of the new varieties are “Albert Heijn,” an early single variety which is deep rose pink with purple tints and pale pink edges. “Cararque” is a single-late variety that is ivory with pale raspberry highlights. “Charming Beauty” is a double-late variety that is a mixture of yellow and orange with apricot blotches. “Topkapi” is a triumph variety that is magenta pink with lilac purple flames. All of the new varieties promise to have great new hues, flames, edges or markings, so plan to visit the garden often in April and tell us your favorite variety.
LEFT: A persimmon tree produces a fruit that is said to predict the winter weather. ABOVE LEFT to RIGHT: “Valery Gergiev,” a dark red fringed tulip, and “Britt,” a pink double late variety, were two of the favorite tulip varieties last year.
In the gardens in November we planted 56,000 tulips made up of 80 varieties with 23 of these varieties never grown at Botanica before. This past April four varieties seemed to be visitors’ top choices. They were “Britt” a pink, double-late variety. “Florette” is a bunch variety that starts out yellow with pink edges and aged to solid pinkish red. “Jack Pot” is a triumph variety that is dark reddish purple with white edges. “Valery Gergiev” is a fringed variety that is dark red. All four of these favorites
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Considering Botanica’s mass number of annuals we grow each season, I decided to highlight the top six annuals that visitors asked about during this last season. Our most asked about annual this year was the pumpkin pepper which is actually neither a pumpkin nor a pepper. It was actually an eggplant. The plants grow 24 to 30 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide. Although the foliage did not stay clean all summer, the fruit amazed everyone who saw it. The fruit were perfect little pumpkin shapes, every three inches up the stem. We had both an orange and red variety, but the orange pumpkin look was the most talked about plant. Hairy Balls is the current name in the catalogs. Some people blushed, others thought the name was offensive, but everyone asked questions. The plant is an Asclepias
or milkweed, so monarch butterflies will use it as a host plant and lay eggs on them. But the real value is the unique seed heads it produces. They are 3 to 6 inch puffy balls covered in soft spines. Inside the puffy covering, a green pointed curved seed pod a lot like the ones seen on the vining milkweed that grows on fences, trees and anything else that does not move. Our plants grow 4 to 6 feet high and 2 to 3 feet wide. Each plant produces 30-50 seed pods that make a great display in the garden. Purple pennisetum “Vertigo” is an amazing new annual grass. The clump reaches a height of 5 to 6 feet with a 2 to 3 foot width. The individual leaves are 1 ¼ inch to 1 ½ inch wide and stay a beautiful dark purple color all season. Another great asset of this plant is that it does not flower or produce seed heads here, so it is a clean grass to have in the garden. It is attractive as a single plant or as a mass or hedge effect.
to become red and contrast with the black foliage. Echinacea “Cheyenne Spirit” was an All-American Selection for 2013 also. It is a first year flowering from seed perennial and did wonderful in the gardens this year. Besides being grown from seed, the other unique aspect is the flower colors that range in shades of cream, orange, purple, scarlet, yellow and white, all from one seed packet. The plants grew 18 to 30 inches high and 18 inches wide this year. The plants should be perennial here, so they may get even larger next year. This seems to be a great plant for the garden and should become very popular in the future. These six annuals were some of the most asked about in our collections, but we had at least 100 more varieties that people asked about and wanted to know where they could find them. It is great feedback to know that Botanica is introducing visitors to new and unusual plants and is demonstrating how they grow here in South Central Kansas. As this year closes and 2014 begins, I would like to thank all my garden staff and volunteers for another year well done. Without you Botanica would not exist, so enjoy your families and the holidays in these three hopefully less hectic months before spring rolls around and we take off again. I want to invite everyone to visit the gardens this winter. Snowy mornings are beautiful and tree structures, bark color and texture along with berries and seed pods give visitors a different view of the beauty of the gardens without flowers. So with the spring bulbs planted, Illuminations up and running, the summer annuals ordered and the gardeners and volunteers out working in the gardens, we bid you farewell till next time. Remember the Persimmon and keep the snow shovel handy!
Canna “South Pacific Scarlet” was an All-American Selection for 2013. It is a seed sown canna, yet reaches a height of 36 to 40 inches in one season. The flower color is a unique color of scarlet orange red, different than any other canna we grow. It has dark green foliage and has an upright growth habit. Ornamental Pepper Black Pearl was a 2006 All-American Selection. It has black foliage with ½ to ¾ inch round black fruit that matures red. It grows well here, reaching 18 to 24 inches high and wide. The fruit shape is interesting, especially after they start
ABOVE: The Mulberry near the Button Fountain appears frozen in time. ABOVE TOP TO BOTTOM: The pumpkin pepper (an eggplant) and hairy balls were two of the most talked about annuals this year. The Echinacea “Cheyenne Spirit” was an All-American Selection for 2013 that did wonderfully in the gardens this year.
December 2013 • January • February 2014
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Gifts from the
Garden
The Gift Garden Shop The Gift Garden to find garden-inspired products that reflect the festive season. From home dÊcor to ornaments and stocking stuffers or that perfect gift for a gardening friend, there is something for everyone on your list. Plus, every dollar you spend supports the incredible displays throughout the year at Botanica. Don’t forget that members get 10 percent off every day.
Tribute Bricks A gift that lasts forever, tribute bricks are a wonderful way to honor a loved one or mark a special occasion. Bricks range from $100 to $500 each and the tax-deductible contribution goes toward providing plant material and maintaining the gardens. Brick orders are placed four times a year and the next deadline is Dec. 31. To purchase your personalized brick, contact Kathy Osler at kosler@botanica.org or at 316.264.0448.
Gift Memberships Give the gift that gives back all year. As a member, you know the benefits of membership at Botanica and this is the perfect time of year to share those benefits with someone else. Memberships start as low at $40. To order a gift membership, please contact Kathy Osler at kosler@botanica.org or at 316.264.0448. Please order by Dec. 13 to ensure the gifts are available for pick-up by Dec. 20.
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Light up the Night Dec. 5, 2013 6 p.m.
Let Illuminations be the backdrop to this cozy VIP Party! Find comfort in hearty soups and appetizers from Wichita’s best restaurants, sip cocktails, sit fireside and bask in the glow of hundreds of thousands of illuminating lights on our outdoor terrace patio and throughout the gardens. Dress rustic chic for this VIP party Auction Items • Hot Toddies • Tasting Tables • Entertainment
Tickets $40 ($30 members) For reservations, visit botanica.org or call 264-0448 ext. 107 presenting sponsors: Nichols Investment Group, UBS
Lora and Don Barry • Justus Fugate • Toni and Bud Gates Lori and Dick Rumsey • Colby Sandlian • Guenoc Winery
December 2013 • January • February 2014
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Spaghetti with
F
Santa
DEC. 9 & 10
Photo by Erick Riedell
Expanded to 2 nights
5:30-8:30 p.m.
or two festive nights, Santa and his elves will be taking a break from their holiday preparations to host a special meal at Botanica: Spaghetti with Santa, presented by Capitol Federal. You are cordially invited to join them to savor piping-hot plates of delicious spaghetti from Carrabba’s, Santa-approved sugar cookies from Connie’s Cookies, a chocolate treat from Cero’s Candies and goodies from the Hampton Inn.
in the Gardens and hundreds of thousands of lights throughout, including the Downing Children’s Garden. Be sure to bring your cameras, appetites and holiday spirit! It’s sure to be a memorable night for your family this holiday season.
Children can discover surprises in their stockings, decorate a cookie with Santa’s elves, enjoy stories of the season, create a bag of reindeer food, join in a few holiday songs and share their wishes with Santa Claus.
To reserve your spot at the holiday table, call Karla at 316.264.0448 ext. 115. Seating is limited and reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
After dinner, families can walk through the Gardens and take in the wondrous lights of Illuminations. Follow the trains around the Sensory Garden, watch the lights dance to music in the Meadow, take a stroll through Candy Cane Lane and enjoy the beauty of more than 5,000 luminaries
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$12 for adults ($10 for Botanica members) $7 for children ages 3-12 ($5 for Botanica members)
merry menu • • • • • •
Spaghetti pie Bread Salad Sugar cookies Candy Chocolate treat
B
otanica’s holiday light display, llluminations, has become a holiday destination across Wichita and the surrounding area. Open every night from Nov. 29 to Dec. 31 (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), Illuminations is the perfect escape from cabin fever. Every night is magical, always a different musical group, hot drinks, candy and cookies for sale, and let’s not forget Santa, who is there every night unless he has an emergency at the North Pole. This year will feature expanded light shows, a new music and light synchronized display in the Downing Children’s Garden, and illumination of more than 200 trees. Lights will also profile the main building, cottage and arbors, as well as additional kid-inspired structures and displays in the Downing Children’s Garden. Advance tickets will be available for purchase online or at area QuikTrip locations (non-member tickets only). Tickets are $7 for adults ($6 for Botanica members), and $5 for children (3-12). Tickets are good for any night of the event. Group rates are available upon request. Tickets make great gifts for neighbors, employees, clients, co-workers, family and friends. To purchase advance tickets, or for more information, please contact Kathy Osler at 316-264-0448 ext. 107 or kosler@botanica.org. Mark your calendar for Member Appreciation Night on Dec. 2, where every adult member ticket is just $5. We hope you will get into the holiday spirit and enjoy Botanica in a whole new light!
NOV. 29 - DEC. 31 Seven days a week
Photo by Thane Rogers
5:30-8:30 p.m. Sponsored by:
Colby Sandlian The Parriott Family Helgerson’s, Simpson Construction, McClelland Sound, Lusco Brick & Stone, KSN, Entercom Radio, TreeTop Nursery, Johnson’s Garden Center, Hillside Nursery, Windy Knoll Tree Farm, AeroFence and TSI
December 2013 • January • February 2014
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Lunchtime
LECTURES
Every Wednesday • 12:15 to 1 p.m. Lectures are included with membership or admission NO LECTURE OR LUNCH SERVED IN DECEMBER
Botanica Through the Seasons
Jan. 8 • 12:15-1 p.m.
The beauty of Botanica changes with each season. Join Karla Jahn, Botanica Tour Coordinator, for a look at how the garden changes throughout the year.
Crockpot Cooking
Jan. 15 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Short on time and ideas? Join Kay Neff of Neff Family Farms for new recipes and ideas using a crockpot to create easy meals. Come try a sample and take home recipes.
Return of the Purple Martins Feb. 19 • 12:15-1 p.m.
The time is approaching when purple martins start returning to their nesting sites. Nick Clausen from Backyard Nature Center will discuss what to do for your current martin house or how to establish a new one.
Permaculture
Feb. 26 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Charolett Knapic with Echo Landscapes will introduce us to permaculture. Permaculture designs emphasize pattern landscape function and species assemblies for a sustainable natural ecosystem.
Lunchtime Lectures sponsored by:
Alaska Adventures Jan. 22 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Is an Alaskan adventure on your bucket list? Gerald Schmitt, a Botanica tour guide, will share his photos of the beautiful scenery and wildlife in Alaska. His trip covers both land and sea from Vancouver to Fairbanks.
Happy Birthday Kansas Jan. 29 • 12:15-1 p.m.
On this day in 1861 Kansas became the 34th state. Come learn some facts about our state and share some cake. Speaker to be announced.
Let’s Talk Habitat Feb. 5 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Learn what we can do by planting native grasses and wildflowers for quail, pheasant, prairie chicken and other native Kansas wildlife. This presentation will be by Ardath Lawson, biologist with Pheasants Forever.
2013 Plants in Review Feb. 12 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Like any garden, Botanica adds a wealth of new plants to its collection each year. Join staff horticulturist Janet Gordon to learn about some shrubs and perennials new to Botanica in 2013 and how they fared. Gerald Schmitt, a Botanica tour guide, will share photos of the scenery and wildlife as he traveled through Alaska. Photo courtsey of Gerald Schmitt.
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Birding at Botanica 17 Dec. 21 Jan. 18 Feb.
9 a.m.
free with admission or membership
Art at Botanica Dec: Jan: Feb:
2013 Photo Competition Winners 2013 Photo Competition Winners TBD Lobby Art Sponsored by:
2014 Botanica Calendar
2014 NOW AVAILABLE! $10 or free with gift membership
December 2013 • January • February 2014
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•Spaghetti w/ Santa, •Friends of Botanica 5:30 p.m. (reservations meeting, 9 a.m. required) •Volunteer Coffee, 10 a.m. •Garden Sprouts: Sticks & Stones10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
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TUESDAY
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Night $5
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•Orchid Society Meeting, 1 p.m.
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Party, 6 p.m. (res. req.) •Home Grown Ed: Flower Anatomy and Dissection 1 p.m. (res. req)
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Craft, 1 p.m. (res. req.)
• Emprise Bank Lobby Gallery: 2013 Portrait of Botanica Photo Competition Display • NO LECTURES OR LUNCH IN DECEMBER
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Meeting, 1 p.m.
13 •African Violet Club 14 •The Giving Garden
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Education: Flower Anatomy and Dissection 1 p.m. (reservations required)
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5•Light Up the Night VIP 6 •Home Grown
THURSDAY
December 2013 • January • February 2014
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MONDAY
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•Suburban Garden Club Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
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• Emprise Bank Lobby Gallery Portrait of Botanica Photo Competition Displays • Truffles Catering will serve lunch from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for $7
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Meeting, 7 p.m.
28 •Organic Garden Club
•Herb and Hosta Society Meetings, 6:30 p.m.
21 •Birding, 9 a.m.
You Do With That? 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. (reservations required) • Rose Society and Bonsai Club Meetings 7 p.m.
•Lunchtime Lectures “Happy Birthday Kansas,” 12:15 p.m.
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•Lunchtime Lectures “Alaska Adventures,” 12:15 p.m. •Botanica Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
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•Lunchtime Lectures “Crockpot Cooking” 12:15 p.m.
•Friends of Botanica mtg., 9 a.m. •Volunteer Social/Game Day, 9 a.m. •Lunchtime Lectures “Botanica through the Seasons,” 12:15 p.m.
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Cleaning, 6:30 p.m. (reservations required)
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Kitchen Botany, 1 p.m. (reservations required)
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Eco-Friendly (reservations required)
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•Family Nature Crafts, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required)
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18 •Birding, 9 a.m.
Day Pajama Party, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. (reservations required) • Rose Society and Bonsai Club Meetings 7 p.m.
11 •Garden Sprouts: Snow
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•Lunchtime Lectures “Permaculture,” 12:15 p.m. •Botanica Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
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•Lunchtime Lectures “Return of the Purple Martins,” 12:15 p.m.
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•Friends of Botanica Meeting, 9 a.m. •Volunteer Coffee, 10 a.m. •Lunchtime Lectures “2013 Plants in Review,” 12:15 p.m.
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•Lunchtime Lectures “Let’s Talk Habitat,” 12:15 p.m. •Garden Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
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Succulent Wreath Workshop, 6:30 p.m. (reservations required)
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Education: Worms and Vermicomposting 1 p.m. (reservations required)
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Volunteers
Call Jodi McArthur
at 316.264.0448 ext. 103 or visit botanica.org to sign up or for more information!
Volunteer Opportunities Illuminations - Nov. 29-Dec. 31
If you are available evenings and weekends, please take advantage of this opportunity to share the joy of our beautiful light display with the public. There are a number of positions indoors and outdoors for each evening from Nov. 29 – Dec. 31. Or be a part of the crew that takes down lights in Jan./Feb. Volunteer individually or as a family or group. Cookies and candy donations are always needed. Help share the holiday magic.
Family Fun Fair This annual one-day event is a tradition of the volunteer program and offers a variety of FREE fun indoor activities and crafts for the families in our community. If you love kids, don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get out and generate smiles on faces.
Volunteer Coffee: Bi-monthly Wednesday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m.
Volunteer Social/Game Day Wednesday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m.
Garden Guide Meetings
Coffee and other fine gifts also provided by The Spice Merchant
No meetings until March 2014
Weed & Feeds: 1st Tuesday of each month
No special planting days planned from Dec. through Feb.
Special Events: Illuminations: Nov. 29 – Dec. 31: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. (closed Christmas Eve & Day) Illuminations tear-down: Any weekday in Jan. and Feb., weather permitting. Family Fun Fair: Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Prep days Friday, Jan. 24 at 9 a.m. & Friday, Jan. 31 at 1 p.m.)
WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Bi-Monthly Volunteer Coffees Get great information about upcoming events and opportunities as you meet new people at our Volunteer Coffees. Light refreshments are provided by Regent Senior Living and The Spice Merchant. Please note that these fun meetings are now being held bi-monthly in Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct. & Dec.
Volunteer Social/Game Days NEW! Also offered bi-monthly between our Volunteer Coffees, this new social opportunity will give you another chance to work and play with other wonderful volunteers. Please bring your favorite game and/or snack to share starting at 9 a.m. in Jan., March, May, July, Sept., and Nov.
ABOVE LEFT: Volunteer Lorraine Aitken sells candy for Friends of Botanica during the weekends during Illuminations. ABOVE: Nancy Delaney and Judy Neas volunteer at the Glowing Ghosts station at BOOtanica. Photos by Janie Lang.
December 2013 • January • February 2014
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Portrait of Botanica
Photo Competition
2013 Adult Winners
Below: 1st Place and Best Animal/Insect “The Queen’s Dance,” by Ellen Garcia.
Right Top: 3rd Place “Moth Eatin’,” by Paul Packer.
Below right: 2nd Place “Dreamy Daisy,” by Christy Snodgrass.
Congratulations to all our 2013 winners. All photos are on display in the lobby now through January 31.
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2013 Youth Winners
Left: 1st Place Youth, “Purple Explosion,” by Mari-Delight Schmied. Bottom: 2nd Place Youth, “Sunburst,” by McKenzie Blake. 3rd Place Youth, “Blissful,” also by McKenzie Blake. Top Banner photo and Best Macro Award Winner: “Hungry Hibiscus Hopper,” by Christy Snodgrass.
Portrait of Botanica Photo Competition sponsored by area garden clubs, private donations and Douglas Photographic Imaging (DPI).
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Education Home Grown Education
Bring your budding botanists to Botanica for an incredible learning experience! Topics will be related to plant and animal life in the garden. Each class will include: instructional teaching, hands-on learning projects and (weather permitting) activities in the gardens. Lessons are designed for early elementary (K-5th) and follow curriculum guidelines. Classes meet most first Thursdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. $5 for members $15 cap per family and $7 non-member $21 cap per family; class limit 15 per session
Thursday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. Flower Anatomy and Dissection Petaled plants unveiled.
Thursday, Jan. 16 and Friday, Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. Kitchen Botany Plant parts for enjoyable eating.
Garden Sprouts
Come to the garden with your preschool-aged child (3-5) for an opportunity to explore nature together. Each month we focus on a theme from the garden using children’s literature, games, eco-art and a scrumptious snack. Classes are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. $9, $6 for Botanica members.
Tuesday, December 10: Sticks and Stones Discover their place in the garden.
Tuesday, January 14: What Do You Do with That? Learn the amazing things animals do with their eyes, ears, nose and mouth.
Tuesday, Feb. 11: Snow Day Pajama Party
Wear your favorite pjs and learn all about snow.
Worms and Vericomposting Everything earthworms from cocoons to castings.
Programs are limited to 15 children per session and preregistration and pre-payment are required. Registration and payment must be made by 5 p.m. the Friday before the class. Fees are $9/$6 members. One adult is included with each child. Children under 6 must accompany an adult. Additional non-member adults must pay regular admission. Refunds will be made for cancellations made by noon the day before the class. We are not able to issue refunds after that deadline.
The Giving Garden:
Family Nature Crafts
Bring children for a unique twist on gift giving. Enjoy eight nature craft stations to make keepsakes that will win the hearts of any family member! One adult is admitted with a registered child. Younger children will need assistance in completing the projects. $13 members, $15 non-members.
$10 member, $12 non-members. One adult admitted per registered child.
Thursday, Feb. 6 and Friday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m.
Dec. 14, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration must be received by noon the day before class.
Pull up your sleeves and get ready to create wonderful works of art from natural objects. Adult participation is encouraged! Classes offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Basic sewing instruction will be provided.
Jan. 18: Pebble Owl Families and River Stone Brooches Feb. 22: Fanciful Felt Bracelets and Coin Pockets
Reservation Contact EDUCATION FUNDING PROVIDED BY:
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To register for Garden Sprouts, Home Grown Education, Gifts from the Gardens, Family Nature Crafts or Adult Education classes, please contact Karla at 316-264-0448, ext. 115.
Young Women as Leaders: Girl Scout Classes
Adult Education Series
Jan. 23: Winter Cleaning: Caring for Indoor Plants in the Off Season, 6:30-8 p.m.
Botanica invites Girl Scouts of all levels to visit our garden to learn about plants, garden creatures and ecology. Programs will help Girl Scouts earn badges.
Pre-registered class, $12 members, $15 non-members. Join Horticultural Therapist, Katie Nance, in troubleshooting the winter infestations and diseases your household plants may be battling. The discussion will also encompass optimal indoor plant health. At the lecture’s close the speaker will be available to answer questions including looking at your troubled plant if you choose to bring it.
Jan. 25: Everything Eco-Friendly: 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.
Juniors, increase your awareness and appreciation of your natural environment by making “green” projects from recycled materials. A few stations are compost jugs, nature journals and custom rag bags. You are always welcome to pack a picnic and spend the rest of the day exploring the gardens.
Feb. 27: Succulent Wreath Workshop, 6:30-8 p.m. Pre-registered class, $45 members, $55 non-members.
To register for this class, please visit Create a living wreath with nursery owner, Rita Arnold, using drought-tolerant succulents to dress up your home during the dull days of winter. All materials are included for you to make a wreath of your own design. A wonderful selection of succulents will be available courtesy of Arnold’s Greenhouse of LeRoy, Kansas.
www.kansasgirlscouts.org/events.
To register for adult classes, please contact Karla Jahn at 316-264-0448 ext. 115.
Enhance your experience with an eco-explorer bag filled with items to make your nature discoveries even more exciting! Girl Scouts camped out at Botanica on Aug. 16. The girls participated in night hikes, made smore’s and had fun throughout the gardens.
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Check out an eco-explorer bag next time you’re at Botanica. (details at front desk)
family fun fair
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1: 10am-1pm
Break cabin fever and join us for our FREE Family Fun Fair! It’s a winter garden party with a variety of crafts and activities led by Botanica volunteers. Suitable for kids of all ages, the FREE Family Fun Fair educates children about nature and wildlife while involving them in hands-on activities. PLUS - you can explore the Gardens to see the berries and barks that shine during the winter months. SPONSORED BY: The best part admission to the Gardens and all activities are FREE!
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Engraved Bricks & Pavers Vivian Patterson Linda Peltzer
Paul S. Lopez Jerome & June Walburn
TRIBUTES
Donations received August - October 2013
In Honor of:
Nancy Stubbs Paul & Barbara Tobia
In Memory
Norman Bouras Andrew Bossieux Dorothy Singleton Terry DeBrot & Gayle Lynn Taylor Koch, Siedhoff, Hand & Dunn, LLP Ed & Julie Lehr Sally Lehr William & Diane Park Linda Ruzich Mary Singleton Wanda Smith Nancy Steele Nancy Stubbs Paul & Barbara Tobia Nelson & Linda Tucker Marj Ward Grant & Linda Wencel Mercedes Strong Norman & Verba Brooks
Additional memorials for: Max Herzet Merle & Mary Manlove
Kathie Molamphy Robert & Karen Cochran Glenda Crouch Richard & Jane Farris Eric & Lori Kutilek Paul & Beverly McCausland Dr. Barry & Jane Murphy Bernard & Alberta Nichols Chris & Mary O’Brien James & Terry Pfister Gregory & Barbara Piel Joel & Anna Lee Scholle Deborah Seidel R.L. & J.G. Stewart Dennis & Sallie Strole
Ed & Anne Uher Terence & Gail Konecni-Upton Bill & Donna Wise Allan & Marjorie Zimmerman Larry Rivers Bill & Barbara Baker Don & Lavona DeVore Denny & Carla Farrell Tim & Cathy Martz John & Linda Stewart Jerry & Patricia Wait John & Rosetta Walz Arlene Root Carolyn Lindsey Stephen ‘Smitty’ Smith Friends of Botanica Christine Suchy William & Sherryl Fitzpatrick Evelyn Henricks James & Patricia Jordan Karen Schank & Pat Luzek Mary Shankle Doris Shepard June Vsetecka Elaine Tischhauser Janet Shrader Robert Wise Pat & Debbie Baldwin Cathy Brooks Karl & Carol Childs Pat Duncan Johnson’s Legacy Landscapes, Inc Jason & Cindy Laub David & Deborah Murray Ms. Diesa Snyder Jack & Diana Storm Dennis & Sallie Strole Willard & Barbara Thompson William Tretbar Regina West
Brick & Paver Order
G. Rita Buettel Phyllis Abraham Shari Bevan Arlo Casper Mary Crouch DeeAnne Fahnestock Jo Harris Karen Lentel Peter Salmeron Ann Sanchez Carol Stibal Jill Stromberg Sue Vautravers Joanne Dial Teressa Sliger Norman Bouras Justus Fugate Thomas Fowler Josh Fowler Kelly B. Hayes Justus Fugate Charlene Jefchak Mike & Charli Frederick Marty Crowley Dolores Bean Catherine Marts Shawn Babcock John Schlegel Monica Schlegel John & Jamie Jhuma Chaudhuri
Supporting Memberships Seed: Greg & Kim Anderson Lee & Jaime Bakker Arthur & Helen Binford John & Betty Campbell Kelly Davidson Kent & Joquetta Dove Polly Dye Cynthia Fellows White & Leigh White
Timothy Fet & Bobbie Loeffler Janine Forrest Bud & Toni Gates Jim & Ruthie Gillespie Steve & Sabrina Glatt Jerry & Sally Goodwin Norma Greever Jay & Arraya Hall Bruce & Keather Hansen Carol Harrell Rhea Hartley Ed & Helen Healy Robert Herrington Del & Carol Hueske Joshua Jansen Jim & Cathie Jantz Mike & Susan Kandt Delmar & Mary Klocke Mr. & Mrs. Charles Koch Bob & Carolyn Langenwalter George & Mary Ann Lowry Curtis & Megan Lubbers Robert & Susan Mann Terry & Sheri McMillen James Mershon John & Ann Miles Jacqueline Morgan Kathy Morgan Jean Peek Wellshear Sheldon & Belinda Preskorn Joe & Jennifer Ratcliff Judy Rayl Humda Reali Jay & Carolyn Schlegel Charles & Colleen Schmidt Stephen Shaw Julie & Abby Sheppard John & Jacqueline Smith Pamela Speth Darrel & Sylvia Steinshouer Harriett Van Bebber Ann Marie Wenzel Sprout: Kathy Guthrie & Brian Pitman Ronald Javitch Fred & Christine Kubik Dana Smith Jerome & Sue Striet Alan & Roberta Whetzel Dale & Alice Wiggins
Recent Gifts: African Violet Club Accessories Inc (Brooke and Andy Woodward) Don & Lora Barry
Custom Bricks and Pavers are a great way to honor a loved one. Bricks and Pavers are available in specific gardens and orders are made four times a year. The deadlines are March 31, June 30, Sept. 30 and Dec. 31. For questions or to place an order, please contact Kathy Osler at kosler@botanica.org or (316) 264-0448 ext. 107. The form can also be downloaded at botanica.org. • Engraved brick on the Button Fountain Tribute Pathway ($100) • Engraved brick on the Downing Children's Garden Rainbow Trail ($250) • One 12"x12" paver in the Downing Children's Garden ($500) • Four 12"x12" pavers in the Downing Children's Garden ($1,750 for four)
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Central Plains Area Agency on Aging Davis Moore Mr. & Mrs. William DeVore Nile Dillmore Greg & Cameron Drumright Stephen English Friends of Botanica Mark & Erin Fulghum Brandon & Kim Haag Dondi and John Henak Hosta Society of Wichita Gial & Marge Kaegi George & Mary Ann Lowry Carson & Debra McKeen Eileen Kludt Family Paul & Melissa Mangan Russ & Helen Meyer Marty & Cindy Miller Hazel Moore Dr. & Mrs. Joe Nold Keith & Cindy Nolte Logan & Morgan Overman Helen Pauls Tyler & Aeramy Porter Prairie Winds Daylily Society Dick & Lori Rumsey Sandlian Realty Jacob & Lindy Sands Sedgwick County Extension Office Dana Smith South Central Kansas Herb Society Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. Standard Beverage Corporation Linda and John Stewart Sandy Strand Suburban Garden Club Wichita Area Iris Club Jane Sutherland Foster Susan and Dan Taylor Walter & Neva Thiessen Byrne & Becky Vickers Wichita Daffodil Society Wichita Daylily Club Wichita Organic Garden Club
Annual Appeal:
SOWER ($25 - $499) David & Susie Anderson Bill & Barbara Baker Burton & Sharon Bauer Fred & Sue Berry Mr. Theron Black Larry & Jan Brown Ben & Jolene Burgess Mr. & Mrs. Gene Campbell Jeff & Tamy Carmichael Dean & Shirley Charlton Eva Clingerman Dr. Barbara Coats Carol Coffey Kendrick & Nora Coryell Dr. Shaker & Mrs. Kathie Dakhil Mrs. Beatrice Darmon Nile Dillmore & Janet Miller Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Drowatzky Robert & Delores Eades Larry & Patricia Eck Mr. & Mrs. Don Elliott Dr. S. Jim Farha Kenneth & Linda Forfia Joe & Sandee Francel
Mrs. Mardella Freund Sam & Barbara Frey Thomas & Kyle Futo Mr. & Mrs. Dave Gestenslager Julian & Linda Guerra Eleanor Hargadine Mrs. Dorothy Harmon Jean Ann Hartman Mr. & Mrs. George Haynes Michael Heaney Mr. Richard Hite Homestead Health Center, Inc. Ms. Pat Hommertzheim Ms. Phyllis Hulse Keith Irvine Anne Ashley Jones Mary Lee Jones Jeff Kennedy & Patricia Gorham Dr. & Mrs. John Kiser Leoria Kohls Clinton & Julie Koker Leroy & Pat Lehman Amos & Phyllis Leitner Jerry & Mary Livingston Betty Lovett Mr. & Mrs. Ed Luna Ms. Betty Lyon Neal & Denise Mabe Mr. & Mrs. John C. McCabe Joseph McConnell Dr. B.J. McCormick Media Partners Ella Mae Miller Mr. & Mrs. Belden Mills Hazel Moore Ms. Deaun Palenshus Mr. & Mrs. Keith Pendergraft Mrs. Rhonda Penka Scott & Diane Post Dr. Sheldon & Belinda Preskorn Herbert & Jody Rea Mrs. Cramer Reed Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Ross Mr. & Mrs. Rudolf Sauerwein Mr. & Mrs. Chris Scarlett John & Monica Schlegel Mr. & Mrs. David Sharpe Linda Shea Robert & Marilyn Sjogren John & Kathleen Slaymaker Ruth Ann Smith Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Spahn Steel Building Sales, LLC Melitta Suer Dr. & Mrs. Donald Tan Kay Thompson Ross & Karma Tidemann Kent & Kathryn Tretheway Ralph & Sue Vautravers Ms. Patricia Wetta Jolly White Gial Williams & William Morris Art & Betty Wood Erma Wulz Mr. & Mrs. William Wynne Iee Nee & Marilyn Yoon
PLANTER ($500 - $999) Mrs. Pete (Mickey) Armstrong Mrs. Louise Beren
Joseph & Stella Galichia Mr. & Mrs. Fred James PROPAGATOR ($1,000 - $4,999) Mr. Keith L. Anderson Bob & Martha Buford Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Horbelt Mr. & Mrs. Randy Schrag Mr. & Mrs. Dale E. Wiggins CULTIVATOR ($5,000 +) Mrs. Don Slawson John & Linda Stewart
Annual Appeal In Memory Or Tribute To: SOWER ($25 - $499) All the volunteers Lorraine Bernhart Les Anderson Nancy Anderson William M. Byrne, Jr. Ms. M.C. Byrne Robert E. Cave Imogene Cave Connie Ernatt Flexible Benefit Plans, Inc. James & Mary Goins Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sternberger Leroy Hiebert Lois Hiebert Clyde & Ruth Hobson Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Ayesh Esther Hubert Betty Burchfield Raymond & Ruth Kubas Ms. Connie White Kay LaGree Curtis LaGree Jack D. Phillips Patty Phillips Rowena Spangler Jeff Spangler Ruth Gody Thompson Arthur & Mary Ann Haywood Ruth E. Wall Nancy Cain
PLANTER ($500 - $999) Connie Claire Arnold Justus H. Fugate Ann A. Fugate Justus H. Fugate Margaret McCarthy Drs. James Snyder & Nancy McCarthy Snyder PROPAGATOR ($1,000 - $4,999) Marty Crowley Mr. Frank Pate Dr. Dick Graham Mrs. Carol Graham Edward Neas Ms. Joyce Neas
In Kind: Brady Nursery, Inc. Dutch’s Greenhouse Stephen English DeeAnne Fahnestock Friends of Botanica Justus Fugate Garden Railway Gizmos Hatman Jack’s Hillside Feed & Seed Store, Inc Hillside Nursery, Inc. Hong’s Landscape & Nursery John Deere Landscapes Johnson’s Garden Center Landscape Distribution Center Gial Kaegi Little River Greenhouse Meg Mathewson Mother Nature Office Aide, Inc. Plant Kingdom Greenhouse Outlets Peter Salmeron Dana Smith The Spice Merchant Linda Stewart Dick Weidenbach Wichita Area Iris Club
Marni Vliet Stone, donor and Justus Fugate, President of the Botanica Board of Trustees: At the site of the Rich and Marni Vliet Dome & Grand Hall in the Botanica Event Center, currently under construction.
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In The Gardens
Above from left to right: Uche performs for one of the last Tuesdays on the Terrace. A young girl dances in the gardens. BOOtanica guests pose for a photo in their costumes at BOOtanica, and a young girl shows off the fake tattoo on her ankle. Photos by Janie Lang.
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Save The Date Nov. 29 - Dec. 31: Illuminations, 5:30-8:30 p.m. every night, $7 adults, $6 member/military, $5 kids ages 3-12. Thursday, Dec. 5: Illuminations VIP Party, 6 p.m. $40, $30 members. Reservations required at www.botanica. org or by calling 316-264-0448 ext. 107
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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 701 Amidon • Wichita, Kansas • 67203
Portrait of Botanica Best Winter: “Winter Harvest,” photo by Thane Rogers. Marty Miller Executive Director
Karla Jahn Tour Coordinator & Registrar
Patrick McKernan Landscape Supervisor
Kathy Sweeney Director of Special Events
Jamee Ross Director of Development
Kate Sheppard Director of Education
Kathy Osler Director of Membership
Neva Thiessen Downing Children’s Garden Daily Activities Coordinator
Paula Englert Director of Finance Kristin Marlett Director of Marketing & Communications Linda Keller Private & Corporate Events Manager Jodi McArthur Director of Volunteers
Laurel Nichols Education Specialist Alicia Shankle Education Specialist Kyle Christensen Administrative Assistant
Hours of Operation November-March Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
General Information 316.264.0448 The Gift Garden: ext. 106 Class Registration ext. 115 Available Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hours of Operation April-October Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Open Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday & Thursday through September
Donations & Planned Giving ext. 105 Event Information ext. 110 Facilities Rentals ext. 104 Membership ext. 107 Memorial Gifts ext. 107 Volunteer Services ext. 103
Botanica is maintained by Botanica, Inc. in cooporation with the City of Wichita Department of Parks & Recreation.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, shall be a significant horticultural display garden for the enjoyment and education of the community that sets the standard of excellence for botanical gardens in the Midwest.