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ARB FIELD FEST FIRST KISS® APPLE HARVEST IN THE HOME DEMO GARDEN “YOUBETCHA” WILLOW SCULPTURE PLUS: EXHIBITS, ACTIVITIES, CLASSES & OUTDOOR FUN
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U OF M HONORS JIM LUBY AND DAVID BEDFORD WITH INNOVATION AWARD
FROM THE DIRECTOR
The University of Minnesota recently recognized researchers whose groundbreaking research and entrepreneurial spirit have led to new technologies that hold the potential to address major societal challenges, and among them were two CFANS researchers from the Department of Horticultural Science. Jim Luby, Ph.D., and David Bedford received the 2019 Impact Innovation Award. The pair’s extensive contributions to the University’s apple breeding program have resulted in new apple varieties with improved texture and flavor, as well as an improved ability to maintain quality while in storage. Their research led to the introduction of the world-renowned Honeycrisp apple, and more recently, First Kiss®. Watch their recognition video at: z.umn.edu/4cg1
PETER C. MOE
CELEBRATE THE HARVEST
As the dog days of summer slide into the fall, we find many ways to celebrate the harvest season at the Arboretum. From crisp, sweet apples to the opening of the Farm at the Arb, fall fun will soon be in full swing.
IN THE GARDENS The brightly-colored annuals in shades of red, orange, yellow and blue
(to mimic a “Bright, Sunshiny Day”) are still going strong, the late-season perennials are starting to make an appearance, and it’s nearly harvest time in the Home Demo Garden. (page 3) JIM LUBY
FARM AT THE ARB We’re kicking off our first harvest season with Arb Field Fest: Celebrating the Grains of Our Plains on Sept. 14. (page 9)
FIRST KISS ® If you didn’t get the chance to experience the Arboretum’s latest apple
introduction, First Kiss®, last summer, you won’t want to miss it this year. The apple is among the first to ripen each season. (page 6)
“YOUBETCHA” WILLOW STRUCTURE Visitors have enjoyed exploring artist Patrick Dougherty’s whimsical new work on Scarecrow Hill. (page 7)
APPLEJAM Tickets are available for this Sept. 12 outdoor music concert featuring Dan Rodriguez, Tina Schlieske and Tony Lucca. (page 8)
ART IN THE GARDEN The gardens fill with art, music and demonstrations during this annual event Aug. 16-18. (page 8) I look forward to seeing you soon at the Arb!
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 * VOL 38, NO. 4
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Magazine is published six times a year by the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318-9613, 612-624-2200. The magazine is a benefit of Arboretum membership. No portion may be reprinted without permission from the Arboretum. The information published in this magazine is not necessarily endorsed by the University of Minnesota. • The Arboretum welcomes feedback from readers at arbinfo@umn.edu. • To request a copy of this publication in alternate format, please call 612-301-1257. • The Arboretum is part of The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota.
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Patrick B. Petersen, Editor Brenda Drake Lesch, Art Director Peter C. Moe, Director, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Alan Branhagen, Director of Operations Timothy S. Kenny, Director of Education Susan Taylor, Ph.D., Director of Development Jim Luby, Director of Research Tony Baisley, Associate Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations John Bryant, President, Arboretum Foundation
COVER PHOTO: HARVEST MOON OVER THE FARM AT THE ARB PHOTO BY DON OLSON
Photo by Mark MacLennan
BRINGING IT HOME
HOME DEMONSTRATION GARDEN FEATURES IDEAS FOR GROWING HERBS, EDIBLE FLOWERS, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ON A SMALL SCALE
LIZ POTASEK • ARBORETUM WRITER
rabbits or you’re seeking the perfect pepper for your homemade salsa, the Arboretum’s Home Demonstration Garden can help. Stroll through the garden to find beds on a variety of different themes:
KEEPING THE GARDENS IN BLOOM
especially when sunflowers and nasturtiums are thrown in the mix to add more color.
GLOBAL SALAD GARDEN If you’re looking for ideas that translate to a small space, you won’t want to miss this bed, featuring vegetables from around the world.
PEPPER BED From sweet to warm to sizzling hot, this bed is a progression of pepper plants with something for everyone – whether you prefer the tame Garden Sunshine bell pepper or the super-hot Fatalii pepper.
BRIGHT, SUNSHINY DAY BED See how the Arboretum’s Bright, Sunshiny Day theme – red, orange and yellow hues with a pop of blue – translates to edible plants, with a selection of vegetables and edible flowers.
“MINIMAL BUNNY FOOD” BED This bed is designed to deter the bunnies and is filled with plants that seem to hold the least amount of interest for them, including eggplants, cucumbers, tomatoes, chives, basil, marigolds, nasturtiums and parsley.
“TRIED & TRUE” VEGETABLE BED If you’re planning a garden to feed your family, start with the main garden bed, highlighting herbs and vegetables that are known for their reliability and good flavor.
THREE SISTERS BED The classic combination of corn, squash and beans is delicious and beautiful,
ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS The demonstration garden highlights 2018 and 2019 award-winning plants proven to be reliable performers in gardens around the region.
While we anticipate the riot of fall colors as the trees begin to change, the flower gardens are still going strong with late-blooming annuals and perennials. Landscape gardener Duane Otto considers plant height, flower and foliage colors and bloom time when planning gardens to ensure a colorful display from spring to late autumn. He counts these three perennials among his favorite late bloomers: Perennial Hibiscus Height: 2-5 feet Bloom time: mid-summer to early-fall Available colors: white, pink, red, purple Duane’s favorite: Blue River II Aster Height: 2-4 feet Bloom time: late-August through September Available colors: white, pink, purple Duane’s favorites: Purple Dome or Vibrant Dome
Monarch o Purple Ast n er
d Pink Turtlehea
Turtlehead Height: 2-3 feet Bloom time: mid-September through October Available colors: pink, white, lavender Duane’s favorite: Pink Turtlehead
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WHETHER YOUR VEGETABLES are plagued by
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GARDEN SPIDERS HELP TO KEEP PEST POPULATION DOWN
Female Garden Spider
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“OH, WHAT A TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE” MATT SCHUTH • NATURALIST
generations of my family were educated had a row of orange daylilies on its north side where the garden spiders (Argiope aurantia) would weave their orb-shaped webs. My older brothers would try to frighten us, saying they were deadly poisonous black widow spiders. Fortunately, we never developed arachnophobia from their scary tales. Minnesota does not have any native deadly poisonous spiders. The garden spider, with its stunning black and yellow striped abdomen, is likely the largest web building spider in the North. The male is only a quarter the size
of the female. The beautiful ones that catch our eye are females. Like all spiders, they are carnivores and major consumers of insect pests. Their webs can be more than three feet in diameter with a zigzag line down the middle called the stabilimentum which reflects ultraviolet light and attracts insects. Egg sacs are produced in late summer and one sac may contain as many as a thousand eggs. Young spiderlings overwinter in the cocoon and disperse in spring. They use a process called ballooning by letting out a single thread which is caught by the wind and allows them to move about. We often see these single strands glistening in the sunlight. Spider silk is one of the most unusual
EXPLORE ARBORETUM’S NEW LAKE TAMARACK PROPERTY
Nature enthusiasts can explore the Arboretum’s Lake Tamarack Property, which is now open to the public. “It is a spectacular natural site with several thousand feet of lakeshore on beautiful Lake Tamarack, with diverse wetlands and majestic oaks and maples,” says Arboretum Director Pete Moe. While some of the 80-acre property is used for research purposes, a majority of it is available for fishing and non-motorized boating on Lake Tamarack, as well as hiking, birding and photography. The property is located exactly one mile west of the Arboretum entrance [400 Arboretum Blvd., Victoria, MN 55386]. Take the first right (going north on gravel road) after Minnewashta Parkway. The site is open sunrise to sunset daily, and admission is free.
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THE WHITE CLAPBOARD, ONE-ROOM COUNTRY SCHOOLHOUSE where three
things in nature. Web building spiders have spinnerets which disperse the silk (liquid protein) from silk glands. This liquid hardens when it is exposed to air. Spider silk has greater tensile strength than bone and its thread can stretch to 300 percent of its length. Old webs are eaten and recycled as new ones. In Greek mythology Arachne was a nymph who bragged that she could weave more beautifully than the goddess Athena. For her arrogance, Athena turned her into a spider, forcing her to weave and spin for eternity. The Ojibwe associated spiders with their dreamcatchers, meant to filter out bad dreams. Let’s think of our beneficial spiders in that way.
THE JOHANNA FRERICHS GARDEN FOR WILDLIFE
A TRUE TEACHING GARDEN ALAN BRANHAGEN • DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE has become a “buzz” Looking to the prairie from the center of the garden
topic in horticulture with the decline in pollinators and other beneficial insects. As insects are immensely important to the web of life around us, it’s no surprise there is a more than 40 percent decline in songbirds. Bats are also facing catastrophic challenges with White-nose Syndrome, a fungal disease, in their winter roost sites. Don’t despair, the Frerichs Garden for Wildlife provides many ideas on how everyone can encourage wildlife in their yards and gardens – contributing to a healthy environment for us all. The Garden for Wildlife features informative interpretive signs discussing key components to a healthy garden that embraces wildlife: mainly food, water and cover/habitat. Premier plants for wildlife are showcased here, including trees such as oaks (Quercus spp.), pine (Pinus spp.), and birch (Betula spp.). Smaller trees and large shrubs include cherries (Prunus spp.), serviceberries (Amelanchier spp.) and dogwoods (Cornus spp.); and various other plant types, including rambling shrubs, vines and perennials. The core of the garden is a prairie planting for ideas on how to reduce lawn – which is one of the most beneficial things a homeowner can do. Visit the garden on your next trip to the Arboretum. May it inspire you to combat what the late Minnesota plant expert Eloise Butler stated about landscaping: “wilderness is reduced to a dead level of monotonous, songless tameness” and offer you a few simple steps to create the opposite. The Arboretum concurs that the plants, insects and other wildlife are visceral elements of our public garden, that bring great joy to our visitors.
Bat House
Dotted Horsemint
Serviceberries
Swamp Milkweed
“Evening Walk with Alan: Exploring the Garden for Wildlife” – 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22. Sign up at arboretum.umn.edu/guidedwalks.aspx
Photos by Alan Branhagen
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"Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife" — learn how to fill yards and gardens with the sights and sounds of nature. David Mizejewski, $19.99; and "Attracting Native Pollinators" – comprehensive guide helps home gardeners create a landscape that is beautiful, diverse and pollinator-friendly. The Xerces Society, $29.95 – both available in the Gift & Garden Store (612-301-7619).
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Apple breeder David Bedford (left) and his team taste fruit from thousands of seedlings each year looking for the next new variety.
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CRUNCH TIME! JIM LUBY • DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
THE MINNESOTA APPLE SEASON starts in late
August for the University of Minnesota apple breeding program. From mid-August through October, the breeding team will taste its way through hundreds of apples each week to identify the top selections for future production. The Arboretum’s AppleHouse opens in mid-to-late-August, featuring a number of great early-ripening Minnesota apples including Zestar!®, SweeTango® and the newest commercial introduction, First Kiss®, which made its debut in 2018, produced from the MN55 apple cultivar.
SHARE UNIVERSITY HORTICULTURE EXPERTISE WITH YOUR COMMUNITY: BECOME A MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER More than 2,400 Extension Master Gardeners volunteer across Minnesota, but like a caterpillar morphing into a butterfly, it’s a process to become one. Master Gardeners bring much experience with them and are hungry for more. Master Gardener volunteers are from all walks of life. They engage their community through gardening to promote healthy landscapes, healthy people and a healthy planet. Are you interested? Here’s how it’s done:
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APPLE Q & A 1. Can I buy a MN55 tree to plant at home? Currently, only commercial growers can be licensed to plant MN55 apple trees. Trees of the next new introduction for home gardeners, currently known by its test name MN1980, should be available starting in 2021. 2. Who can grow (and sell) First Kiss® apples? Commercial growers in Minnesota are licensed through the University of Minnesota’s Technology Commercialization office to grow the MN55 variety and sell the fruit as First Kiss® apples. 3. Are the apples known under other names (like Rave®) as good as First Kiss®? Why are there different names for apples grown on MN55 trees? The fruit of an apple variety can vary greatly depending on where and how it is grown and handled. As production of Honeycrisp spread around the country, for example, some fruit tended to be lower in quality compared to fruit produced in its home state. To maintain the high-quality fruit standards that can be affected by climate, grower sites and production practices, First Kiss® and Rave® were introduced as licensed apple brands for the MN55 variety. Growers outside of Minnesota may sell their fruit under the Rave® brand and must be licensed through Stemilt Growers in Washington. The First Kiss® brand is reserved exclusively for Minnesota growers and designates locallygrown fruit for Minnesota apple lovers. For more, go to the Minnesota Hardy website: mnhardy.umn.edu/varieties/fruit/apples/ravefirst-kiss
1. Be selected by your county’s Extension Master Gardener program for an internship. Applications are due Oct. 1. 2. Complete the Master Gardener core course online or in person at the Arboretum. Core course topics include soils, trees, lawn care, weeds, fruits and vegetables and pest management. 3. Share the wonders of gardening as an intern volunteering for 50 hours, while learning alongside an experienced mentor. 4. Celebrate! Start the next calendar year as an active Master Gardener volunteer in your community. 5. Volunteer at least 25 hours each year and continue your Master Gardener education. Join us! Contact us at mgweb@umn.edu or 612-625-9864 to learn more.
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Kitchen Herb
Green Play Yard
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“YOUBETCHA” SUMMER EXHIBIT 2019 Step inside the largerthan-life willow sculpture!
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JAPANESE GARDEN
Sit in the Garden House, listen to the rushing waterfall, count the koi!
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HERB GARDEN
Try scratch-n-sniff with herbs: rub their leaves gently and try a few!
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BOG BOARDWALK
Look for herons, dragonflies, orchids and tamaracks as you cross Green Heron Pond.
Always FREE Arbor* etum admission for kids
ages 15 & under! View these ideas and more at arb.umn.edu/content/best-arb
LEARNING CENTER
Explore the exhibits and kid-friendly plants in the “Please Touch” Greenhouse! >> Free drop-in PlantMaker Studio activities, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays.
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GREEN PLAY YARD
Natural fun especially designed for ages 5 and under. >> Free drop-in Nature Playtime activities, 9:30-11 a.m. Saturdays.
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UNDER THE OAK PLAY YARD
Build your own stick fort and test your balance on the “climb on log.”
SUMMER EXHIBIT:
YOUBETCHA!
PATRICK DOUGHERTY’S MONUMENTAL STICK BUILD LIZ POTASEK • ARBORETUM WRITER
AFTER THREE WEEKS OF INSTALLATION IN MAY,
artist Patrick Dougherty’s 301st piece, named “YouBetcha!”, has taken its final form on Scarecrow Hill. Dougherty worked with teams of Arboretum volunteers to construct the circular, castle-like structure with five conical towers. A winding walkway and interior courtyard invite visitors to get lost in the natural beauty and sense of wonder inspired by the piece. “If you’re inside looking out, you don’t see the world beyond the sticks,” Dougherty says.
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MAZE GARDEN
Maze Garden Fun at the Bee Center
Will you find your way through? Try both mazes!
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TASHJIAN BEE & POLLINATOR DISCOVERY CENTER
Learn about pollinators, explore interactive exhibits and see real honey bee hives in action! >> Free Honey Tasting Fun Stop activities, 12:30-3 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays.
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FARM AT THE ARB
Opening Sept. 14, stroll through fields of crops, peek inside the big Red Barn, learn about growing food! >>Arb Field Fest Saturday, Sept. 14.
“YouBetcha!” was built using willow branches sustainably harvested from a wind-break study in Waseca. The branches were sorted by size and then woven together to create the whimsical structure. The sticks were purposely placed going in one direction to give the piece vitality and motion, Dougherty says. “YouBetcha!” will be on display at the Arboretum for the next few years – and it’s available for event and party rental.
Photo by Jim Doug las
TOP10 SPOTS FOR KIDS 1. 5.
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Wray Photo by Brian
Bo ying the Bog Children enjo
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Late Summer/Early Autumn Activities ART IN THE GARDEN Photo by Lester Hughes-Seamans
4-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 (Member Preview); 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Aug. 17-18, Arboretum Grounds Art in the Garden is a showcase of more than 70 artists – from culinary to fine arts – for Arboretum visitors of all ages. Musical guests are Paul Imholte, 4-7 p.m. Friday; Matt Jennings, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Nick Jordan & Mary DuShane, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday.
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10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, Hedge Collection; 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, Shrub Rose Garden; noon Sunday, Aug. 18, Scarecrow Hill by the “YouBetcha” willow structure; 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, Ornamental Grasses; 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, Sensory Garden; noon Sunday, Sept. 22, Margot Picnic Shelter Area. Yoga classes are taught by Yoga Bella, YogaFit, Yoga 4 You, Good Vibrations Yoga, Green Lotus Yoga and The Transformation Club. Please bring your own mat if possible, and don't forget your water bottle. Ask at the Information Desk for directions to the class locations, allowing at least 15-20 minutes to find the location once you arrive at the Arboretum. Classes are free for Arboretum members and for members of the participating yoga organizations. Free with gate admission for non-members.
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IRIS SOCIETY SALE
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, MacMillan Auditorium Have you ever walked through the Arboretum’s Iris Garden and wondered where they all came from? Members of the Iris Society of Minnesota have donated the different iris varieties to the Arboretum’s Iris Garden for many years, bringing in a few different varieties every year. Some are newer hybrids while others are rare, historic varieties. Have your questions answered and purchase irises at this annual sale. All proceeds of the sale are used to support the Iris Society of Minnesota.
FLOWER, FOOD AND FOTO SHOW 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, Oswald Visitor Center Hosted by the Men’s and Women’s Garden Club of Minneapolis, participation in the show’s horticultural and photographic competition is open to the public. Enter a flower or vegetable in the show from 7-10:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. Judging will be conducted between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Photos must be submitted by Wednesday, July 31. For more information and rules, go to mwgcm.org and click on “News.”
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YOGA IN THE GARDENS
APPLE TIME!
AppleHouse open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, beginning mid-to-late August The AppleHouse is located approximately a mile west of the Arboretum entrance [7485 Rolling Acres Road], and sells an inventory of several varieties throughout the season. These include popular University of Minnesota introductions such as Honeycrisp, SweeTango® and a limited supply of First Kiss®.
7-10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 (gates open 5 p.m.), Scarecrow Hill Three great acts under the stars, as well as apple-themed food and drinks. New this year: VIP tickets and a Meet & Greet with the artists. Featuring: Dan Rodriguez and his full band; Tina Schlieske of Tina and the B-Sides and Tony Lucca, third place on the Voice in 2012. Tickets start at: $35 at applejam.umn.edu
Sept. 21-Oct. 31, Dahlberg Terrace and Scarecrow Hill The popular Scarecrows in the Gardens adds a festive note to the Arboretum’s autumn displays. Check out the artistry of the experts from Bachman’s, as well as Arboretum staff. Growing Since 1885
HERB SOCIETY SALE
Photo by Robert Evans Imagery
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, Snyder Building Auditorium One of the most anticipated auxiliary events of the year is the Harvest Sale and Quilt Raffle. This year’s sale will offer up exquisite crafts. Shop for nature-inspired crafts, including home decor, potpourri, wood-related items, knitwear for adults, children and babies, beautiful autumnal wreaths and arrangements and other creative arts. All items are hand-crafted by Auxiliary members. This year’s quilt – called “Arboretum Gardens” – is on display in the Oswald Visitor Center, where tickets can be purchased for $2 now through the drawing slated for 2 p.m., Sept. 21. Nine quilters committed more than 1,500 hours to complete this beautiful quilt, which measures 87” x 75” and features more than 50 green materials, 11 shades of blue sky and 48 different flower colors, hues and tints. All proceeds from the harvest sale and quilt raffle benefit the Arboretum.
Photo by Dasha Petrenko @ Shutterstock
Photo by Phil Zumsteg
SCARECROWS IN THE GARDENS AND SCARECROW VILLAGE
AUXILIARY HARVEST SALE & QUILT RAFFLE
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9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, Oswald Visitor Center Balcony Featuring herb-infused vinegar, gifts, kitchen and personal-care items with an herbal theme. All handmade by members.
Celebrating the Grains of Our Plains
Photo by Lee Rogers
BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO CELEBRATE Minnesota
WORLD OF PUMPKINS DISPLAY
Photo by Todd Mulvihill
Daily, Oct. 5-31, Great Hall and Terraces Displays of popular, heirloom, unusual and international pumpkins and squash (both ornamental and edible categories) in colors ranging from white to purple, orange to green and more!
agriculture from plant-to-plate and revel in the season’s harvest at the new Arb Field Fest, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Follow the new interpretive signage to guide your experience as you walk through plots
FLORA AND FAUNA ILLUSTRATA
of crops, sample Minnesota-grown grains
3rd Annual Exhibit: Celebrating Arboretum Trees Extended through October 27 Arboretum Skyway Gallery, between the Snyder Building and Oswald Visitor Center Enjoy art from the Andersen Horticultural Library’s Flora and Fauna Illustrata (FFI) collection. All works include scientifically accurate fine art depicting trees that can be found at the Arboretum. Individual pieces reflect a blend of historical and contemporary styles through a variety of media, including watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite. Visit the library to see additional FFI artwork paired with items used in the artistic process.
Enjoy a beer garden and food trucks too. $5
and hear about new farming innovations like using drones. Be sure to head to the family activities tent for make-and-take projects. member/$20 non-member/children 15 & under FREE. z.umn.edu/FieldFest
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Giving Time, Giving Talent JEFF ISEMINGER • CONTRIBUTING WRITER
If you see an affable, down-home photographer named Robert Evans shooting the Arboretum this summer and fall, you wouldn’t guess that he’s one of a handful of photographers who the Sony Corporation recognizes as the best in their field. But you wouldn’t be surprised at Evans’ best-of-the-bestness if you saw his images. He looks at scenes of all sorts with eyes wider open than most of us ever could. That’s why Evans travels around the world as a Sony representative,
Photo courtesy of Robert Evans Imagery
Robert Evans
leading workshops for photographers and testing new Sony cameras and lenses. He also runs his own photography business (robertevansimagery. com) in the Twin Cities for a range of clients, from neighbors to celebrities, such as Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston or Shania Twain and Jason Aldean. “As a young photographer in Los Angeles,” says Evans, “I was naïve enough to believe that I could make it in photography. I had no fear of failing.” So why might you see him snapping away at the Arboretum? For one thing, Evans and his family moved in 2014 to Chanhassen, in part because it’s not Los Angeles. For another, he loves being outside and appreciates the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape. So he’s freely offered his time and talent as an Arboretum Volunteer to produce images for Arboretum use in Annual Reports, magazine profiles of donors, gardens, nature and events, such as the Gala. “I love the challenge of photographing something different from my normal client jobs,” says Evans. “And I’ve been given considerable free rein to shoot within the theme of joy for this year’s Annual Report.” The Arboretum’s Annual Report project is similar to an album he produced for Arboretum member Wendy Dayton about her family’s 90-acre property in rural Wayzata. (robertevansimagery.com/commercialbook-samples) The images you see in the Dayton album and will see in the Arboretum’s next Annual Report well up from his professional philosophy: “I get no greater joy than moving people and somehow touching their lives,” he says.
“I GET NO GREATER JOY THAN MOVING PEOPLE AND SOMEHOW TOUCHING THEIR LIVES.”
GIVE TO THE ANNUAL FUND The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum has again been voted the Best Botanical Garden in the United States by a USA Today poll, and guess what? A key reason for that lofty national perch is readers like you who have given to the Annual Fund. The fund supports everything the Arboretum already does, which is a mighty lot. Being the best public garden is for a year, not forever. Won’t you consider giving to the Annual Fund so our national-leader standards remain high? To make an online gift to the Annual Fund, go to arboretum.umn.edu/ donate.aspx. Mail gifts to: Development Office, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation, P.O. Box 860082, Minneapolis, MN 55486-0082, indicating the gift is for the Annual Fund. Questions? Call 612-301-1263.
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GALA IN THE GARDENS
SMASHING SUCCESS! the Arboretum on June 20 at Solstice Soiree – Gala in the Gardens – an evening of fundraising and fabulous food! Belinda Jensen of KARE 11 emceed the program and Andy Imholte led the live auction. With the generous support of many, more than $329,000 was raised to maintain Arboretum gardens and collections, fund educational programs and expand community outreach. Of that amount, more than $107,000 was raised for this year’s Fund-A-Need: New Plantmobiles – a school service that delivers Arboretum Field Trips directly into classrooms across Minnesota, including hands-on science, real plants and lively investigations. New this year was an after-party featuring popular jazz vocalist Connie Evingson plus specialty coffees and amazing sweet treats provided by Peace Coffee and The Lynhall’s Pastry Chef Katie Elsing, respectively. Many thanks to the creative and hard-working Gala committee, co-chairs Jennifer Allen and Georgia Thompson, along with committee members Linda Cutler, Judy Fulk, Isabel Keating, M.E. Kirwan, Marla Ordway, Jenny Verner and Susan Bachman West. Save the date for next year's Gala: June 18, 2020. PRESENTING SPONSOR:
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Above: Attendees bidding during the live auction. Left: Arboretum Director Pete Moe and emcee Belinda Jensen.
MEMBER PROFILE:
2019/2020 ARBORETUM TRAVEL
WITH PETER OLIN, ARBORETUM DIRECTOR EMERITUS AND ARBORETUM DIRECTOR PETE MOE
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE ARBORETUM
SUPERFAN IRVIN LEVANG
Photo by Susie Hopper
2019 Pittsburgh: Steel and Magnolias. Oct. 18 – 24 Enjoy beautiful gardens, Frank Lloyd Wright houses, art, food and more.
for Wildlife WHY: Spectacular trees, including the Betula nigra River Birch, where he's spent many hours on a bench journaling, and the gigantic Picea koyamae Koyama Spruce Trees. "I passed by the spruces many times before I walked underneath them. It's like a cathedral in here," he says. He's walked almost every square foot on this property, Levang says. Also, he loves the “Walks With…” series and attends almost every Arboretum event. BRINGS: His backpack with field guides; twin granddaughters who love nature almost as much as he does. Become an Arboretum member today – memberships start at $60. arboretum.umn.edu/NewMembership.aspx
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LIVES: Chaska ARB MEMBER: Five years VISITS: Every morning, year-round FAVORITE SPOT: Garden
Photos by Todd Mulvihill
AN ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD CELEBRATED
2020 The Monarchs in Mexico. Feb. 1 – 9 See the Monarch butterfly winter grounds, gardens, historic sites and enjoy the culture. South Florida. Feb. 17 – 24 Great getaway from the snow! See gardens, estates, art and food – plus scenic boat rides. Coastal Maine. June 3 – 10 Tour the new Coastal Maine Botanic garden with Pete Moe. Scenic Kennebunkport, Arcadia National Park, Rockefeller Gardens. Great seafood! Capetown, South Africa. Oct. 2 – 12 View the famous Kirstenbosch National Botanic Garden, Robben Island, Table Mountain, the Karoo desert region, Cape of Good Hope, plus see vineyards, whales and penguins.
For more information on all Arboretum tours, go to arbtravel.umn.edu or contact Peter Olin, olinx002@umn.edu or 612-301-1275. A R B O R E T U M M AGA Z I N E // AU G U S T • S EP T E M B ER 2019
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Calendar At-A-Glance SCARECROW HILL
NATURE PLAYTIME FOR WEE ONES
9:30-11 a.m., through Sept., free with gate admission, Green Play Yard
Patrick Dougherty’s “YouBetcha” (see page 7)
Ages 0-5. Make time to pretend, wonder, create and feel connected to nature. Swish, scoop, pour and explore the world of water.
REEDY GALLERY
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
“Out of the Woods” – Through Aug. 13 “Farm to Palette: Agriculture as Muse” – Aug. 23-Nov.17 (see back page)
CAFE GALLERY
“Field Notes: The Art of Incorporating Nature” – Through Sept. 15 “Flourishing Together: A Pop-up Art Show – Sept. 20-Oct. 6 (see back page)
SKYWAY GALLERY AND OSWALD VISITOR CENTER Flora and Fauna Illustrata (see page 9)
RECURRING AUG.-SEPT. PROGRAMS & EVENTS PARADE OF BLOOMS GARDEN FUN STOP
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Sept., free with gate admission, Morgan Terrace
PLANTMAKER STUDIO: THE POWER OF SCENT
Noon-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Learning Center Tune in to how the smells of basil, lemon balm and other herbs make you feel. Select your favorite colors and scents as you mix up a relaxing sachet or some stress-reducing playdough.
YARD & GARDEN DESK Q&A
Noon-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Visitor Center Bring your gardening questions and conversations to the Master Gardener’s desk, and learn which areas of the Arb are in peak beauty.
Start off your day at the Arb with a delicious hot breakfast.
Ages 7-11. Make (and eat!) plant-based snacks, plant your own herb planter to take home and conduct kitchen experiments like making rock candy.
TREATS FROM THE HIVE GARDEN FUN STOP
SATURDAY, AUG. 3
9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Sunday), $8.99, Arboretum Cafe
12:30-3 p.m., through Sept., free with gate admission, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center
EVERY THURSDAY
EVERY SUNDAY
10:30 a.m., free with gate admission, Andersen Horticultural Library
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Sept., free with gate admission, Visitor Center Front Plaza
GUIDED WALKING TOURS
Find out what is in bloom today, where to find free activities and other highlights.
Visit gardens at their peak bloom. Tour highlights change through the seasons.
EVERY SATURDAY
GUIDED WALKING TOURS
1-2 p.m., through Oct. 12, free with gate admission, Oswald Visitor Center (see Every Thursday)
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KITCHEN SCIENCE: FRIDAY FAVORITE MINI CAMP
9 a.m.-noon, $30/$35, Tashjian Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center
Find out which flowers different pollinators prefer and investigate products made from honey and beeswax.
10:30-11:30 a.m., through Oct. 10, free with gate admission, Oswald Visitor Center
FRIDAY, AUG. 2
WEEKEND BREAKFAST
Learn how Arboretum gardeners select bloom combinations. Then let guides direct you to the best place to see the seasonal parade of colors.
STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY
BIM WILLOW FURNITURE
WELCOME STATION
AUGUST-SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS & EVENTS THURSDAY, AUG. 1
MUSIC IN THE GARDENS
6-7:30 p.m., The Silverwinds, Ordway Picnic Shelter
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FRESCO: HISTORY & HANDS-ON WORKSHOP 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $89/$109, Tashjian Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center
Learn about restoration techniques and contemporary frescoes. View a demonstration of buon fresco or “true fresco” painting, then follow helpful guidance to create your own fresco.
BIM WILLOW FURNITURE
Learning Center Picnic Shelter Create your own piece of furniture using this early American craft technique. MORNING SESSION 9 A.M. - NOON Sassy Willow End Table: $140/$160 Willow Birdhouse Bench: $160/$180 Willow Garden Arbor: $350/$375 AFTERNOON SESSION 1 - 6 P.M. Willow Bar Stool: $200/$225 Bent Willow Chair: $325/$360 Bent Willow Rocker: $400/$440
Photo courtesy of Bim Willow
ONGOING EXHIBITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
Arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx CLASS REGISTRATION: 612-301-1210 EVENTS, EXHIBITS, GENERAL INFO: 612-624-2200 YOGA IN THE GARDENS
IRIS SOCIETY SALE
SUNDAY, AUG. 4
SATURDAY, AUG. 10
THURSDAY, AUG. 15
10-11 a.m., free with gate admission, Hedge Collection
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium
6-7 p.m., free with gate admission, Shrub Rose Garden
YOGA IN THE GARDENS Taught by YogaFit.
MUSIC IN THE GARDENS 1:30-3 p.m., Flute Cocktail, Ordway Picnic Shelter
BIM WILLOW FURNITURE
Learning Center Picnic Shelter Photos by (left) Lester Hughes-Seamans; (middle) Giedre Vaitekune at Shutterstock; (right) Don Olson
AIRPLANTS
Create your own piece of furniture using this early American craft technique. MORNING SESSION 9 A.M. - NOON Sassy Willow End Table: $140/$160 Willow Birdhouse Bench: $160/$180 Willow Garden Arbor: $350/$375
MONDAY, AUG. 5
MAD SCIENTIST’S LABORATORY DAY CAMP
IRIS SOCIETY SALE (see page 8)
FLOWER, FOOD AND FOTO SHOW 12:30-4:30 p.m., Oswald Visitor Center (see page 8)
CREATE-YOUR-OWN AIR PLANTS IN CORKS MINI-WORKSHOP
Choose 1-1:30 p.m., 1:45-2:15 p.m., 2:30-3:00 p.m. or 3:15-3:45 p.m., $20, Snyder Lobby
YOGA IN THE GARDENS Taught by Yoga 4 You.
MUSIC IN THE GARDENS
6-7:30 p.m., Westwind Swing Band, Ordway Picnic Shelter
FRIDAY, AUG. 16
ART IN THE GARDEN MEMBER PREVIEW
4-8 p.m. Arboretum Grounds
Air plants do not require soil to survive. Learn care guidelines for these specialized native plants and build your own display of three Tillandsia mounted on corks.
(see page 8)
SUNDAY, AUG. 11
(see page 8)
IRIS SOCIETY SALE
10 a.m.-4 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium
SATURDAY, AUG. 17 ART IN THE GARDEN
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Arboretum Grounds
SUNDAY, AUG. 18
(see page 8)
ART IN THE GARDEN
Ages 9-11. Conduct crazy science experiments with unusual materials. Design, create, test, and refine solutions to surprising scientific challenges.
FLOWER, FOOD AND FOTO SHOW
(see page 8)
THURSDAY, AUG. 8
1:30-3 p.m., Capri Big Band, Ordway Picnic Shelter
1-4 p.m., $120/$138, Learning Center Picnic Shelters
MUSIC IN THE GARDENS
6-7:30 p.m., The Westwind Five, Ordway Picnic Shelter
10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oswald Visitor Center (see page 8)
MUSIC IN THE GARDENS
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14
SUNFLOWER: WATERMEDIA PAINTING WORKSHOP
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Arboretum Grounds
YOGA IN THE GARDENS
12-1 p.m., free with gate admission, Scarecrow Hill by “YouBetcha” Willow Exhibit Taught by Yoga Bella.
MUSIC IN THE GARDENS
1:30-3 p.m., The Roadside Distractions, Ordway Picnic Shelter
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $59/$79, Oswald Visitor Center
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Calendar At-A-Glance WALKS WITH MARY MEYER ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
THURSDAY, AUG. 22
THURSDAY, AUG. 29
6:30-8 p.m., $10/$25, Wildlife Garden Parking Lot
6:30-8:30 p.m., $35/$50, Andrus Learning Center
EVENING WALK WITH ALAN: EXPLORING THE WILDLIFE GARDEN
GARDEN HARVEST AND PRESERVATION 101
Understand the complex symbiosis between plants and animals, from insects to mammals. Get tips on what plants to grow in your own garden to invite wildlife and deter pests.
Learn the basics of proper harvesting: when to pick, what to refrigerate, how to cure and more. Then discuss safe preservation techniques, from canning to drying.
SATURDAY, AUG. 24
SUNDAY, SEPT. 1
THROUGH THE LENS: PRAIRIE GOLDEN HOUR 6-8:30 p.m., $99/$119, Andrus Learning Center
Learn tips for capturing this beautiful time of day, including how the light affects your images, location scouting tips and lens choices.
SHINRIN-YOKU AT THE ARBORETUM 1-3:30 p.m., $16/$31, Ordway Picnic Shelter
Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrinyoku (forest bathing), a Japanese mindfulness practice that will nourish your mind, body and spirit as you connect with nature.
SEED SAVING: UNDERSTANDING, COLLECTING, CLEANING & STORING SEEDS 9 a.m.-noon, $41/$56, Andrus Learning Center
Learn which seeds are worth collecting, techniques to collect and store them and how to germinate. Practice collecting seeds from the Arboretum (weather permitting).
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YOGA IN THE GARDENS
10-11 a.m., free with gate admission, Ornamental Grasses Taught by The Transformation Club.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
POLLINATOR PHOTOGRAPHY: BUTTERFLIES, BEES & MORE! 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $109/$129, Andrus Learning Center
Learn techniques for capturing stunning images of beneficial insects, including tips on focus, composition, shutter speed, lens selection and capturing insects perched or in flight.
DAHLIA: WATERMEDIA PAINTING WORKSHOP
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $59/$79, Oswald Visitor Center Visit dahlias in the garden to observe them from many perspectives. Then follow helpful instruction to paint your own watercolor on a 22” x 15” canvas.
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STONE BALANCING
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 APPLEJAM
7-10 p.m. Scarecrow Hill (See page 8)
FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
SHOOTING THE LIGHT: DUSK TO DAWN, 2-DAY PHOTOGRAPHY INTENSIVE
Friday 5-8 p.m. AND Saturday 6-8 a.m., $160/$175, Andrus Learning Center Learn the importance of light to your photography and capture images during the breathtaking light of sunset and sunrise.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 ARB FIELD FEST
11 a.m.-7 p.m., Farm at the Arb educational site (see page 9)
CREATING A HOME LANDSCAPE YOU CAN LOVE & ENJOY
1:30-4:30 p.m., $200/$250, Andrus Learning Center (Also includes Sept. 28, Oct.12 & 26, Nov.9) This progressive, 5-session workshop will use your own yard to apply principles and theory of landscape design as you learn to analyze soils, select plants and develop a functional, manageable, sustainable plan.
SHINRIN-YOKU AT THE ARBORETUM
1-3:30 p.m., $16/$31, Ordway Picnic Shelter Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrinyoku (forest bathing), a Japanese mindfulness practice that will nourish your mind, body and spirit as you connect with nature.
Photo (left) Jason Boudreau-Landis; (right) Courtesy of Peter Juhl
APPLEJAM: DAN RODRIGUEZ BY “YOUBETCHA”
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
Arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx CLASS REGISTRATION: 612-301-1210 EVENTS, EXHIBITS, GENERAL INFO: 612-624-2200 IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY
NATURE SKETCHBOOKS: GARDEN’S LAST HARVEST, 2-DAY WORKSHOP WITH PAM LUER
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
Students of all skill levels will receive tips and techniques to learn to see, explore and luxuriate in the natural world more mindfully through simple sketches. See supply list and full details at arboretum.umn.edu/painting.aspx
AUXILIARY FALL HARVEST SALE
MONDAY, SEPT. 16
(see page 9)
9 a.m.-3 p.m., $99/$139, Andrus Learning Center (Also includes Saturday, Sept. 21)
HONEY HARVEST TIME
SCARECROWS IN THE GARDENS Through Oct. 31, Dahlberg Terrace and Scarecrow Hill 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Snyder Auditorium (see page 9)
HERB SOCIETY SALE
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Visitor Center Balcony
10:30-11 a.m., 11:15-11:45 a.m., 12:30-1 p.m., 1:15-1:45 p.m., OR 2-2:30 p.m., $4/$6, Tashjian Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center
THE POWER OF BALANCE: STONE SCULPTURES FOR YOUR GARDEN
Ages 6+. Watch as honey from Arboretum hives is processed. See how the wax is “uncapped” from frames of honeycomb and take a spin on the honey extractor stationary bike!
Use shape, weight and friction to create impossible-looking balances using ordinary stones. Gain insights on photographing your creations, learn about design and composition, and receive helpful tips on more advanced balancing.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 19
YOGA IN THE GARDENS Photos by (left) Pexels at Pixabay; (right) Laurie Lausen
AUXILIARY SALE & QUILT RAFFLE
6-7 p.m., free with gate admission, Sensory Garden Taught by YogaFit.
WALKS WITH MARY: ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
4-6 p.m. $15/$30, Meet at Maze Parking Lot Gather in the Ornamental Grasses Collection during its peak beauty to see more than 200 grass species! Learn about seasonal peaks, habitat and how to select varieties for your home landscape.
9:30 a.m.-noon, $42/$57, Andrus Learning Center
SUNDAY, SEPT. 22
AUXILIARY FALL HARVEST SALE 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Snyder Auditorium (see page 9)
HERB SOCIETY SALE
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Visitor Center Balcony (see page 9)
YOGA IN THE GARDENS
12-1 p.m., free with gate admission, Margot Picnic Shelter area Taught by Good Vibrations Yoga.
INTRO TO RUG HOOKING
IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $54/$69, Tashjian Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center Explore iPhone photography as you focus on the capabilities of your iPhone, adjusting native camera app settings and navigating advanced controls. Add on an optional postprocess editing session (1:15-3:15 p.m.) for an additional $20.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 26
WALKS WITH ALAN: OAK & NUT TREE COLLECTION
2-4 p.m., $10/$25, Old Azalea Parking Lot Explore the distinctive botany behind these trees as you walk through the collection. Discover the best species and cultivars to grow in your yard.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28
MAKE A MUG RUG: INTRO TO RUG HOOKING
10 a.m.-4 p.m., $79/$99, Tashjian Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center Use a simple hook to pull loops of wool through a linen backing to create an adorable mini rug that can be used as a mug mat, coaster or trivet.
SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD: CREATIVE RECIPES AND ALASKAN STORIES 12:30-3 p.m., $50/$65, Andrus Learning Center
In this informative and tasty lesson, you’ll learn about sustainable fishing practices and the basics of fish prep and cooking skills, along with stories from fishing in Sitka, Alaska.
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ART AT THE ARBORETUM Delight in the beauty found indoors in the Oswald Visitor Center. Art available for sale
through the Gift & Garden Store, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Arboretum.
REEDY GALLERY “Out of the Woods” – The Third American Society of Botanical Artists/New York Botanical Garden Triennial Juried Exhibition • Through Aug. 13 43 artworks capture strikingly detailed images of trees, all of them cultivated in public gardens and arboreta throughout the United States — including the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum — and around the world. “Farm to Palette: Agriculture as Muse” • Aug. 23 through Nov. 17 This show complements the opening of the Farm at the Arb educational site. The accomplished artists featured in this exhibition demonstrate an affection for productive agricultural land. Some are inspired by wide-open pastoral spaces; others find inspiration in backyard gardens. Regardless the muse, don't miss this opportunity to glimpse the beautiful legacy of Minnesota's food production through the eyes of an artist.
CAFE GALLERY “Field Notes: The Art of Incorporating Nature” • Through Sept. 15 Linda Snouffer, Botanical Printmaker reveals a kinship with the natural world using actual plants, layers of pigment-infused fabric, tissue and organza to create an ethereal dimension in her work. “Flourishing Together: A Pop-up Art Show” • Sept. 20 through Oct. 6 For the past three years, artists working in different mediums have gathered at the Arboretum to create, inspire and build community. Nestled in the tranquil Arboretum surroundings, these artists have let their creativity flourish.
SAVE THE DATE
AHL Used Book Sale – * Friday-Sunday, Oct. 4-6
Display – Saturday, Oct. 5 * Fall – Oct. 31 * Ar-BOO-Retum * Fall About Dogs – Sunday, Nov. 3