Red Butte Garden Newsletter Spring 2018

Spring 2018 Volume 10 Issue 1

Bulbs & Blooms Spring Plant Sale Garden Stars

Wooden Trout Sculpture

Pond Dredging Project

CHANGES Gardens are ever changing creations, and Red Butte Garden is no different from other gardens in that respect. Every day, every season, every year, changes occur. Sometimes, though, the changes are more striking than others. This past fall witnessed several major alterations to the Garden’s Water Pavilion pond area.

The first alteration was the dredging of the Garden’s Water Pavilion pond to remove 1,000 cubic yards of silt which was deposited a decade ago when the spillway for the Red Butte Canyon Dam upstream of the Garden was rebuilt.

That silt became home to spreading invasive reed sweet grass, cattails, bulrushes, and other plants that were filling in and choking off the pond.

As part of the clean-up efforts for the pond, not only were the sediment and invading plants removed, but so were the colorful carp that had been introduced into the pond many years ago. These bottom-feeding carp were non-native fish that kept the sediment in the pond constantly stirred up. At the recommendation of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, the Garden will restock the pond with native Bonneville Cutthroat Trout.

The third major alteration to the area will be the retirement of the wooden trout sculpture built by artist Dan Eliason that has occupied the entrance to the Burton Water Pavilion for 17 years. Originally built for the Garden’s 2001 “Home Sweet Habitat” exhibit, it was anticipated to only be a temporary installation. Seventeen years and several facelifts later, the wood is now so weathered and damaged by years of exposure to the elements that there will be no further attempts to repair it.

Altogether, this represents quite a bit of change for one of the Garden’s most iconic and reflective locations. Thank you all for bearing with the noise and tumult during the process.

Gregory J. Lee, Executive Director ON THE COVER:

Helleborus ‘Cherry Blossom’ flower

Red Butte Botanical Garden, located at the University of Utah, is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West, renowned for plant collections, themed gardens, over 460,000 springtime blooming bulbs, a world-class outdoor summer concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.

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EDITORS

Bryn Ramjoué Kate Randall

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Gregory Lee Crystal Kim Bruce Pavlik Angie Decker

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Jason Baker Leslie Hanna Pierce McConnell Kate Randall

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OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES GARDEN MEMBER ON SALE DATES Online Sales Only - Monday, April 23 at 7PM Phone, In Person & Online Sales - Tuesday, April 24 at 9AM GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE DATE Monday, April 30 at 9AM Phone, In Person & Online Sales

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Did you know that Red Butte Garden showcases nature-themed art in the Visitor Center?

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CHRIS ADAMS MARCH 2 - 25

Enjoy a wide range of media from photography, oil on canvas, encaustic, pastels, textile landscapes, watercolor and glass.

Regular Garden Admission/ Garden Members Free.

MARCIA WALKE

MARCH 30 - APRIL 22

CAROL BOLD

APRIL 27 - MAY 20

RON HEADINGS ENDURING FOREST MAY 25 - JUNE 17

Artist Reception May 26 from 2-4PM

Bonsai Show

Presented by the Bonsai Club of Utah

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Orchid Show

Saturday, March 24 9AM-5PM

Saturday, April 7 9AM-5PM

Sunday, March 25 9AM-3:30PM

Sunday, April 8 9AM-4PM

The largest orchid show in Utah presented by the Utah Orchid Society

Wedding Lawn Arbor star: Rosa x ‘Bobbie James’

SPOTLIGHT STAR PERFORMERS IN YOUR GARDEN

By Crystal Kim, Red Butte Garden Horticulturist

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t’s easy to fall in love with a plant and want it to fill your garden. Perhaps for that reason, many beautiful gardens consist of one primary type of plant, such as hosta, rose, iris, or daylily.

It’s fascinating to walk through such a garden and enjoy the variety possible within a narrow plant category. Other gardens may showcase one special plant, a “star,” such as a uniquely formed conifer, a sweet-smelling peony, or a weeping flowering cherry, surrounded by a backdrop of basic greenery. A star performer deserves carefully chosen companion plants that best highlight its beauty. Companion plants are supporting players, much like a prima ballerina has the corps de ballet. Whether it’s through their form, color, texture, or bloom time, companion plants complement the best features of your garden star, as well as provide interest during the down times.

Much has been written about plants that make good companions for each other, especially in vegetable gardens. But as you choose companion plants, keep the following things in mind: Companion plants should have habitat requirements similar to your star plant. Consider sun exposure, soil type, nutrient requirements, and watering needs. Choose disease- and pest-resistant plants to reduce maintenance and chemical use.

Some companion plants are more suitable in certain situations.

For example, a groundcover can be difficult to maintain if it’s growing around thorny rose canes. Consider growth rates and size to avoid extremely vigorous plants that will become weeding headaches or garden thugs that overwhelm your star.

Use a variety of shapes and textures that complement your star. Plant shapes can be upright such as a bunch of feather reed grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’), elegant as in the spire of foxglove (Digitalis), low and full like a mound of coral bells (Heuchera), or a spreading carpet of stonecrop (Sedum).

Plant textures can range from fine-leafed bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii) to bold-leafed hosta (Hosta). Plants can also be airy and open like prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) or dense and structured like boxwood (Buxus).

Consider the play of color in your garden. Depending on your preferences, you can choose colors that either harmonize or contrast with your star plant. Pay attention to both the color of the foliage and the flower, and other attributes such as fruit or bark. A soft palette of gray-blue helps a bright orange or coral bloom stand out. A backdrop of pure oranges and yellows will harmonize with a bright punch of blue. www.redbuttegarden.org

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bloomers include daisy-like Grecian windflower (Anemone blanda), trout lily (Erythronium), grape hyacinth (Muscari), and summer snowflake (Leucojum). Fritillaries (Fritillaria) have a powerful scent, but they are showy stars and can be interplanted with tulips to discourage deer browsing. Classic bulbs such as tulips (Tulipa) and daffodils (Narcissus) offer hundreds of beautiful varieties that can collectively span a long period of bloom, from early to late spring. The globe-shaped blooms of ornamental onions (Allium) come in a variety of sizes for a whimsical or bold touch to the early summer garden. For the most impact, plant bulbs in clusters rather than as individuals, and always plant more than you think you need to create a dramatic display.

When designing with bulbs, keep in mind that the foliage lasts longer than the blooms. This adds needed green to the garden in the early season, but can become unattractive as it lingers.

Since it’s important to not cut down the foliage too soon as it produces food to be stored in the bulb for next year’s bloom, plant perennials that emerge as the bulb foliage starts to decline.

Perennials such as hosta (Hosta), Lenten rose (Helleborus), daylily (Hemerocallis), bergenia (Bergenia), and ornamental grasses that leaf out early can help mask spent foliage.

Martin Overlook star: Hibiscus ‘Cranberry Crush’ Roses are an example of star performers that can look even better with the right companion plants. From early summer to late fall, roses are garden divas. The rest of the year, from winter through early spring, most roses are uninteresting or even unattractive, with a few notable exceptions such as Old Garden roses. Wellchosen companions provide interest and beauty when roses are out of bloom and complement the roses themselves while in bloom. The McCarthey Family Rose Garden at Red Butte Garden was designed with that vision. We use a large variety of companion plants to provide interest and beauty year-round, not just while the roses are in bloom. Early-blooming bulbs and shrubs bring this garden to life in early spring, passing the torch to the roses in early summer. Throughout the rose-blooming season, a variety of perennials and annuals fill in around the roses. As the warm season starts to wind down, ornamental grasses and fallblooming perennials take over the show and evergreen conifers carry the Rose Garden through winter.

Now that spring is here, visit Red Butte Garden to see how we interplant bulbs for spring color. Bulbs are great companion plants for extending any garden’s colorful display. They are a relatively inexpensive way to make a statement when little else is blooming. The earliest bloomers come in late winter, miniature bulbs such as snowdrop (Galanthus), winter aconite (Eranthis), and glory-of-the-snow (Chionodoxa). Dwarf iris (Iris reticulata) and crocus (Crocus) bloom in early spring. Mid-spring 6

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By choosing the right supporting players, your star performers will enjoy the spotlight, and your garden can be a beautiful stage all year long.

Mixed bulb and annual planting includes: Linaria ‘Enchantment,’ Allium ‘Purple Sensation,’ and Brassica oleracea ‘Pigeon Victoria’

THIS SUMMER!

NATURE CONNECTS

ART WITH LEGO® BRICKS JUNE 2-SEPT 16

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Thank you for your support!

Your membership is more than free admission, it also supports maintenance and expansion of the Garden and its programs.

Bulbs & Blooms 460,000 Blooming Bulbs March, April, May

Easily double your donation Many companies offer matching gift programs, ask your employer today.

To renew or upgrade your Garden Membership, please visit: www.redbuttegarden.org/memberships

ANNUAL SPRING PLANT SALE

In the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre Member Benefit Day – Friday, May 11 1-8PM General Public Day – Saturday, May 12 9AM-3PM

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Heirloom Vegetables Water-Wise Plants Native Plants Herbs Groundcovers Perennials, Annuals Ornamental Grasses Roses Trees Shrubs & More

This entire landscape, habitat for Holmgren's milkvetch and its pollinators, will be converted into residential and commercial uses in the near future.

It once belonged to the state of Utah but was sold for development. Two of our study sites can be seen here.

PLANT CONSERVATION SCIENCE BUILDS BETTER NATURE RESERVES By: Bruce M. Pavlik, Director of Conservation

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are plants, like all other creatures of conservation concern, require high-quality habitat so they can perpetuate themselves over long periods of time. But how much habitat and how do we know what constitutes high quality? Can we conveniently put a fence around a collection of individual plants and call that a nature reserve? What about organisms that roam the larger landscape, such as pollinators and seed dispersers, that help a plant species complete its life cycle? Will actions taken outside the reserve, especially when the surrounding land is converted from wild to developed, impact critical processes and negate the value of that reserve? These are challenging questions in a world of rapid change driven by human needs and desires.

The city of St. George, in southwest Utah, is one of the fastest growing communities in the country. It is also situated in one of Utah’s two plant diversity “hot spots” (the other being in the northeast corner), leading to land use and management conflicts.

During the spring of 2017, the Red Butte Garden Conservation

and Research Department, funded by the State of Utah Department of Natural Resources and The Nature Conservancy, studied one of these hot spots near St. George in an effort to provide guidance on designing a reserve for populations of the federally endangered plant Holmgren’s milkvetch (Astragalus holmgreniorum). We deployed ten Rana Pollinator Monitoring Devices* across several sites around St. George, including some near the city’s current boundaries and some in areas that are destined for residential and commercial development. Rana uses motion-detection software to condense many days of plant observation into a few hours of video, allowing us to observe which pollinators visit flowers, the rate of visitation, when the visits occur, and whether seeds were ultimately produced. Using that data, we can determine how different sites, with varying distances to civilization and various habitat characteristics, facilitate or inhibit milkvetch reproduction and, therefore, the probability of plant persistence.

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Holmgren's milkvetch in full flower After analyzing Rana time-compressed videos, spanning more than 1,300 hours of field observations in several sites, we documented that Holmgren’s milkvetch is visited by a wider array of animals than previously known, including Costa’s Hummingbird and the vespertine Striped-sphinx hawkmoth. We found that the most frequent and effective pollinators were long-tongued Anthophora bees, mainly A. porterae. There was also a previously unknown nectar-robbing wasp, Odynerus cinnabarinus that could reduce seed set. But most fortunately, according to this study, milkvetch and Anthophora bee populations near existing developments appeared to be resilient if protected from development and off-road vehicles, and if provided with an occasional year of above-average rainfall.

We were also able to identify certain habitat features important for supporting the milkvetch and its’ pollinators and thus crucial to locating and designing nature reserves. These included: • Minimizing ground disturbance to reduce direct damage to plants and bee nests • Maintaining and protecting the upstream catchment and downstream network of washes that supply water to milkvetch populations and other plants foraged for nectar by Anthophora bees • Managing the vegetation to promote native species within the reserve • Large buffer zones would also be necessary to ensure adequate separation of human impacts from areas where new plants and new pollinator nests could become established These and other recommendations from the Red Butte Garden Conservation and Research Department are currently being considered by developers and regulators as new boundaries, neighborhoods, malls, and industrial parks are drawn on the map of St. George.

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Anthophora, the native bee that is principal pollinator of Holmgren's milkvetch.

Where are Utah's Rare Plant Taxa?

Duschesne = 29 Uinta = 30 Grand = 32 Emery = 35

Garfield = 51 Kane = 59 Washington = 42

Plant diversity hot spots in Utah, showing the number of species, subspecies and varieties (collectively referred to as taxa) in each county.

Be sure to view the highlight clips of Rana videos from this study at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=anLmhcCvqb8 *You can find articles about the introduction of Rana to Utah in the Red Butte Garden Winter 2016 and Summer 2017 Newsletters: www.redbuttegarden.org/publications/ Red Butte Garden’s Plant Conservation and Research team conducts research in many areas of Utah. Please visit our website for more: www.redbuttegarden.org/conservation-research/

Plant a Seed for the Future of Red Butte Garden

In Memory Of John A. Brooke Cheryl Ann Engh Card Paul Henry Engh Robert H. Hardcastle Jody Jacobsen Norma Molen Tom Doxey Pratt Tom Rokich Nathan Syphus Alonzo Wann

When you make or update your will, please consider including the Garden in your plans.

For more information please contact Wendy Loyning, Development Director at:

801.585.5658 or wendy.loyning@redbutte.utah.edu

For more information please contact Wendy Loyning at: 801.585.5658 or wendy.loyning@redbutte.utah.edu

Thank you for your continued support!

Garden Poetry

April 1-30, 9AM-7:30PM April is National Poetry Month! In celebration, we will display winning poems of our 4th Annual Spring Poetry Contest throughout the Garden!

Find seasonal poetry year-round throughout the Garden.

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London planetree (Plantus x acerifolia 'Bloodgood') takes center stage in the Medicinal Garden.

THE CHANGING FACE OF THE MEDICINAL GARDEN By: Angie Decker, Red Butte Garden Horticulturist

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xciting changes are underway in the Dr. Ezekiel and Edna Wattis Dumke Medicinal Garden. Nestled in the middle of Red Butte Garden’s three Terrace Gardens, between the Fragrance and Herb Gardens, this space is home to plants known, or believed to have, medicinal properties. The Medicinal Garden was originally built and planted in 1996 around a planetree (Platanus) under which, according to legend, Hippocrates taught his pupils the art of medicine on the Greek Island of Kos.

Plants have been used for their healing properties by cultures around the world for thousands of years, with many of them still remaining relevant today. One such plant is Gotu kola (Centella asiatica), commonly used thousands of years ago in China, India, and Indonesia to treat respiratory infections, heal wounds, and support mental health. It is still valued today in treating a variety of conditions involving the skin and circulatory system.

At that time, the Medicinal Garden’s plant palette primarily consisted of woody shrubs and trees. Now, with over 21 years of growth, many of those plants have outgrown this space, are competing for resources and are shading out the understory. This limits plant diversity, blooming, and impacts plant health. To remedy these issues, in 2018 we are treating the Medicinal Garden to its own special dose of medicine.

Some plants we may know for non-medicinal reasons also have hidden stories of healing potential. The root of the marshmallow plant (Althea officinalis) was the original spongy substance in marshmallows in the mid-1800s, and the obvious origin of the sugary treat’s name. However, marshmallow root has been used throughout time in ancient Greek, Ayurvedic, Medieval, and Western medicine to treat coughs, wounds, burns, and insect bites.

Several trees, shrubs, and perennials have been removed, thinned, or rejuvenated to improve light conditions and create space for a wide variety of additional medicinal plant species. Our Horticulture staff have been hard at work researching medicinal plants from all over the globe, selecting those that will survive in our climate, and that are particularly important in telling the story of the healing power of plants.

Plants used in modern medicine will have their place in this garden as well, such as the English yew (Taxus baccata). An extract from the bark of this tree is used in chemotherapy drugs to battle a variety of cancers. With new techniques, treatments, and therapies constantly being developed, we hope to also highlight plants used in cutting-edge research that may lead to future advancements in health care.

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Another exciting change in the Medicinal Garden will be the signs and information you will see when you visit. The story of medicinal plants is so rich and diverse—and the list of plants so long—that it is impossible to tell it all at once. Instead, we will select a different theme each year and highlight the plants, cultures, and practices within each theme. In a way, we will tell the story of medicinal plants one chapter at a time.

Following are some of the stories we plan to tell: Plants used in Cancer Research and Treatment Native American Medicinal Plants Traditional Chinese Medicinal Plants

English Yew berries (Taxus cacatta)

Plants used in Dentistry and Oral Health Plants popular in Horticulture Therapy The new plant list will largely consist of perennials that will remain from year to year, enabling the Medicinal Garden to return to a densely planted oasis after just a few seasons.

Annuals and tender species will also be included in both planting beds and in containers that will vary each year, depending on the story being told. Planting will begin this spring, continue throughout 2018 and likely into 2019, as some important and interesting medicinal plants are rare and will take us time to acquire and propagate them. Visit the Medicinal Garden often to witness the changes as they unfold!

Marshmallow plant blossom (Althea officinalis)

VOLUNTEER FAIR OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, March 10 from 11AM – 1PM Meet our Volunteer crew leads and learn about the numerous ways to become part of the Red Butte Garden volunteer community.

We are looking for Garden docents, Summer Camp & Youth Programs help, Horticulture and event volunteers.

Do your teenagers ages 14 & up need something meaningful to do this summer? We have opportunities for them too!

Free admission to the Volunteer Fair from 11AM-1PM.

WR Barney Barnett,

of Willard Bay Gardens “The Perennial Place,” passed away in January, 2018.

Barney’s passion for plants and horticulture was contagious and an inspiration to those around him.

He could make perennials sing!

On behalf of Red Butte Garden, we extend our deepest condolences to Barney’s family and friends.

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Garden Adventures Garden Adventures are classes for children ages 4-12 and a parent. Each class focuses on a different topic and seeks to help kids connect with plants while encouraging them to explore the wonders of the natural world.

Limit one parent/caregiver per child. Class Times: 10 - 11:30AM or 1 - 2:30PM

Saturday, March 10 - Lucky Leprechaun Terrariums

Kickoff your St. Patrick’s Day celebration by planting a lucky leprechaun terrarium in this special Garden Adventure! After learning about terrariums, participants will plant and decorate miniature terrariums sure to entice leprechaun visitors to your home. Containers, plants, and decorations will be provided.

Garden Members $24 / General Public $30

Saturday, March 17 - Sproutin’ Seeds

Spring is almost here, and it’s the perfect time to start thinking about your garden! Join us as we learn about seeds and how to start plants indoors. Then, get a head start on your own garden by creating a seed-starter kit to take home.

Garden Members $8 / General Public $10

Saturday, April 14 - Bulb Bonanza

With hyacinths, fritillaria, daffodils, and more, this year’s bulb display will knock your socks off! Discover the different bulb varieties found in the Garden and find out what makes these plants special and unique. After, we’ll use our new knowledge in a fun-filled game of bulb bingo with special prizes for all participants!

Garden Members $8 / General Public $10

Saturday, April 21 - Magic Miniature Gardens

Celebrate spring by planting a miniature garden in this special Garden Adventure! After learning about miniature gardens, participants will design, plant, and decorate the perfect tiny oasis for a fairy, gnome, or elf.

Containers, plants, and decorations will be provided. Don’t miss out on this magical class!

Garden Members $24 / General Public $30

Saturday, May 5 - Terrific Trees

Arbor Day may be over, but that doesn’t mean our celebration of trees has to end! Explore the fascinating world of trees and discover the different varieties found in the Garden. You will also receive a tree seedling to take home and plant in your yard.

Garden Members $8 / General Public $10

Saturday, May 19 - Busy Bees

Did you know that the honeybee is the official state insect of Utah? Through explorations in the Garden, and creating a bee-utiful craft, we’ll learn about this industrious creature and the important role it and native bees play in helping the Garden “bee” amazing!

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Lil’ Buds

Bring your preschooler to a pint-sized class with our educators in Red Butte Garden’s Lil’ Buds program. Our goal is to help your child make new friends, prepare for preschool, and develop curiosity while exploring the natural world.

Classes feature a special exploration in the Garden, a fun craft or activity, a snack, and an engaging story connected to our age-appropriate themes. All classes are designed for caregivers to attend and participate with their child.

Classes may be taken in the full series of ten or individually.

Individual Class Cost Per Child (ages 3-4), Caregiver Included: $16 Garden Members / $20 General Public All classes from 10:30AM-Noon

Colors

Smell

Letters

Touch

Session A: Wednesday, April 4 or Session B: Wednesday, August 1 Brighten your Lil’ Bud’s day as we explore the rainbow of colors found in the natural world.

Session A: Wednesday, April 11 or Session B: Wednesday, August 8 From A to Z, discover the letters of the alphabet with the help of Chauncey, the Red Butte Garden Gnome, and his favorite plants.

Numbers

Session A: Wednesday, April 18 or Session B: Wednesday, August 15 One, two, three, how many plants do you see? Count on a fun time as we hunt for numbers hidden in the trees, flowers, and shrubs of the Garden.

Opposites

Session A: Wednesday, April 25 or Session B: Wednesday, August 22 Tall, short, rough, smooth, hard, soft—the natural world is filled with differences! Discover the world of opposites using the plants and animals of the Garden.

Shapes

Session A: Wednesday, May 2 or Session B: Wednesday, August 29 From triangular trees to circular flowers, we’ll explore the different shapes found in the natural world. Be there, or be square!

Session A: Wednesday, May 30 or Session B: Wednesday, September 5 What's that smell? Come sniff it out with your Lil’ Bud as we explore our sense of the Garden.

Session A: Wednesday, June 6 or Session B: Wednesday, September 12 It might be soft and fuzzy or stiff and scratchy but you’ll have to come to the Garden to find out!

Hear

Session A: Wednesday, June 13 or Session B: Wednesday, September 19 Do you hear what I hear? From animals to plants blowing in the wind, there is so much to discover if we open our ears!

Taste

Session A: Wednesday, June 20 or Session B: Wednesday, September 26 So much food and flavor comes from plants. Come taste your way through the Garden and see how much of a locavore you can be!

See

Session A: Wednesday, June 27 or Session B: Wednesday, October 3 From tiny critters in the soil to majestic views of the valley, come learn about everything there is to see in the Garden.

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ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Join us for a day filled with tours, scavenger hunts, and more tree-rific fun!

Take home a complimentary tree seedling thanks to Rocky Mountain Power (while supplies last).

Thanks in part to funding by Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, and Parks Program (ZAP) Arbor Day is a ZAP Free Day!

Everyone enjoys free Garden admission

THE WASATCH ROCK GARDEN SOCIETY AND THE NORTH AMERICAN ROCK GARDEN SOCIETY PRESENT:

Guest Lecturer Kit Strange of Kew Botanic Gardens “Travels in Armenia” Monday, April 30 from 7 - 9PM

Armenia’s climate is similar to Utah’s and plants found there may translate well into Utah gardens. Learn about the field work and discoveries Kit made while traveling through Armenia.

Reception & light refreshments following lecture.

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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Registration is required. To register for Red Butte Garden courses call 801.581.8454 or visit: www.redbuttegarden.org To register for University of Utah Lifelong Learning courses ( ) call 801.587.LIFE (5433) or visit: www.lifelong.utah.edu HORTICULTURE

BOTANICAL ART & COOKING

TOMATO PROPAGATION MARCH 3, SATURDAY 9AM-NOON OR 1-4PM GARDEN MEMBERS $43 / GENERAL PUBLIC $53

BOTANICAL WATERCOLOR 1 MARCH 2 – 30, FRIDAYS 6-9PM GARDEN MEMBERS $180 / GENERAL PUBLIC $225

SOILS: DIG DEEPER INTO GARDENING (LLHG 615)SOLD OUT! MARCH 5 & 12, MONDAYS 6:30-8:30PM GARDEN MEMBERS $52 / GENERAL PUBLIC $57 PRUNING 101 (LLHG 505) MARCH 6, TUESDAY 6-9PM & MARCH 10, SATURDAY 10AM-1PM GARDEN MEMBERS $69 / GENERAL PUBLIC $75 VEGETABLE PROPAGATION (LLHG 609) MARCH 7, WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:30PM & MARCH 10, SATURDAY 10AM-NOON GARDEN MEMBERS $68 / GENERAL PUBLIC $74 ROSE PRUNING (LLHG 606) MARCH 10, SATURDAY 10AM-12:30PM OR MARCH 17, SATURDAY 10AM-12:30PM GARDEN MEMBERS $40 / GENERAL PUBLIC $45 IRRIGATION: SWITCH TO DRIP (LLHG 908) MARCH 13 – APRIL 3, TUESDAYS 6-8PM GARDEN MEMBERS: $109 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $119 PRUNING JAPANESE MAPLES (LLHG 907) MARCH 21, WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:30PM, & MARCH 24 – 31, SATURDAYS 10:30AM-12:30PM GARDEN MEMBERS: $89 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $99 MILKWEED FOR MONARCHS MARCH 22, THURSDAY 6:30-8:30PM GARDEN MEMBERS: $20 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $25 GARDENING IN THE WASATCH (LLHG 608) APRIL 2 – APRIL 16, MONDAYS 6-8PM GARDEN MEMBERS $62 / GENERAL PUBLIC $69 101 PLANTS TO KNOW (LLHG 586) SOLD OUT! APRIL 5 – OCTOBER 11, THURSDAYS 6-8PM GARDEN MEMBERS $167 / GENERAL PUBLIC $184 TREES AND SHRUBS FOR RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPES (LLHG 520) APRIL 16 – MAY 7, MONDAYS 6-8:30PM GARDEN MEMBERS $112 / GENERAL PUBLIC $124 IRRIGATION BASICS (LLHG 563) APRIL 19 - 26, THURSDAYS 6:30-8:30PM GARDEN MEMBERS $50 / GENERAL PUBLIC $54 WATERWISE LANDSCAPING (LLHG 521) APRIL 24 – MAY 1, TUESDAYS 6-8PM GARDEN MEMBERS $53 / GENERAL PUBLIC $59 GROW YOUR OWN HERBS (LLHG 504) MAY 16 – 23, WEDNESDAYS 6:30-8:30PM GARDEN MEMBERS $58 / GENERAL PUBLIC $64 PERENNIALS – SPRING AND SUMMER BLOOMERS (LLHG 617) MAY 16 – 30, WEDNESDAYS 6-8:30PM GARDEN MEMBERS $81 / GENERAL PUBLIC $89 VEGETABLE CONTAINER GARDENING (LLHG 546) MAY 26, SATURDAY 10AM-1PM GARDEN MEMBERS $60 / GENERAL PUBLIC $64 LECTURES

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OWLS OF UTAH 1 APRIL 12 & 13, THURSDAY & FRIDAY 6-9PM, & APRIL 14, SATURDAY, 9AM-4PM GARDEN MEMBERS: $150 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $187 BEETLES OF UTAH 1 MAY 3 & 4, THURSDAY & FRIDAY 6-9PM, & MAY 5, SATURDAY 9AM-4PM GARDEN MEMBERS: $150 / GENERAL PUBLIC $187 BOTANY FOR ARTISTS MAY 15 – 24, TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 6-9PM, & MAY 26, SATURDAY 9AM-4PM GARDEN MEMBERS $180 / GENERAL PUBLIC $225

PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP: WATERCOLOR MAY 15 – 29 & JUNE 5 - 19, TUESDAYS 5:30-8:30PM GARDEN MEMBERS $198 / GENERAL PUBLIC $219 INDIAN COOKING WITH PURNIMA GANDHI MAY 31, THURSDAY 6-8PM GARDEN MEMBERS: $44 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $55 GARDEN DESIGN

RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN (LLHG 512) SOLD OUT! MARCH 28 – APRIL 25, WEDNESDAYS 6-9PM & APRIL 14, SATURDAY 10AM-1PM GARDEN MEMBERS $190 / GENERAL PUBLIC $209 GARDENING IN CONTAINERS (LLHG 553) MAY 10 – 17, THURSDAYS 6:30-8:30PM GARDEN MEMBERS $58 / GENERAL PUBLIC $64 SUCCULENT CENTERPIECES (LLHG 595) MAY 19, SATURDAY 10AM-NOON GARDEN MEMBERS $71 / GENERAL PUBLIC $75 GUIDED GARDEN TOURS

REGULAR GARDEN ADMISSION/GARDEN MEMBERS FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CALL 801.581.8454 OR VISIT WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG BIRDING TOURS ALL TOURS FROM 9-11:30AM APRIL 22, SUNDAY – EARTH DAY! APRIL 28, SATURDAY MAY 5, 12, 19, 26, SATURDAYS MAY 30, WEDNESDAY EARTH DAY SPRING GARDEN TOUR APRIL 22, SUNDAY 10AM-NOON NATURAL AREA HIKE MAY 15, TUESDAY 6-8PM EVENING EXPLORATION TOUR MAY 17, THURSDAY 7-8:30PM COMPLIMENTARY TRAM TOURS MAY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30 FREE WITH GARDEN ADMISSION / GROUPS OF 4 OR LESS / FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED GROUPS OF FIVE OF MORE ARE REQUIRED TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE TRAM TOUR BY CALLING 801.585.5688. $30

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Bonsai Show 9AM - 3:30PM

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Daylight Saving Begins

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Sunday

Section A: 10 - 11:30AM Section B: 1 - 2:30PM 4/14 Bulb Bonanza

GARDEN ADVENTURES

March, April, May

08 Orchid Show 9AM - 4PM

Easter

See the rare Marshmallow Tree in bloom today!

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Drip Irrigation (3/4) 6 - 8PM

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Gardening in the Wasatch (2/3)

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Gardening in the Wasatch (1/3) 6 - 8PM

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Full Moon

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Residential Landscape Design (3/5) UT

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Drip Irrigation (4/4) Residential Landscape Design (2/5) UT 6 - 8PM DO S6O-L9PM

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Owls of Utah Art 1 (1/3)

101 Plants to Know (1/7) 6 - 8PM

Thursday

Full Moon

Pruning Japanese Maples (3/3) 10:30AM - 12:30PM

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Bonsai Show 9AM - 5PM

Pruning Japanese Maples (2/3) 10:30AM - 12:30PM

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St. Patrick’s Day

Garden Adventures (see sidebar) Rose Pruning 10AM - 12:30PM

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Rose Pruning 10AM - 12:30PM Pruning 101 (2/2) 10AM - 1PM Vegetable Propagation (2/2) 10AM - Noon Volunteer Fair 11AM - 1PM

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Wednesday

Botanical Watercolor 1 (5/5) 6 - 9PM

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Botanical Watercolor 1 (4/5) 6 - 9PM

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Botanical Watercolor 1 (3/5) 6 - 9PM

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Adventures (Garden 3/10 see sidebar )

Botanical Watercolor 1 (2/5) 6 - 9PM

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Tomato Propagation Workshop 9AM - Noon or 1 - 4PM

Botanical Watercolor 1 (1/5) 6 - 9PM

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Friday

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Owls of Utah Art 1 (2/3)

Friday

Orchid Show 9AM - 5PM

Garden Adventures (see sidebar)

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Saturday

Renew Your Garden Membership!

ART EXHIBITS Chris Adams 3/2 - 3/25 Marcia Walke 3/30 - 4/22

BONSAI SHOW 3/24 9AM - 5PM 3/25 9AM - 3:30PM

VOLUNTEER FAIR & OPENHOUSE 3/10 11AM - 1PM

Section A: 10 - 11:30AM Section B: 1 - 2:30PM 3/10 Lucky Leprechaun Terrariums 3/17 Sproutin’ Seeds

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Milkweed for Monarchs 6:30 - 8:30PM

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Thursday

Monday

Residential Landscape Design O (1/5) UT D S6O-L 9PM

Sunday

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Pruning Japanese Maples (1/3) 6:30 - 8:30PM

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Vegetable Propagation (1/2) 6:30 - 8:30PM

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Wednesday

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Spring Equinox

Drip Irrigation (2/4) 6 - 8PM

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Drip Irrigation (1/4) 6 - 8PM

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Pruning 101 (1/2) 6 - 9PM

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BULBS & BLOOMS

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Soils (2/2) T 6:30 - D 8:30PM OU SOL

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Soils (1/2) T 6:30 - D 8:30PM OU SOL

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Tuesday

Summer Camp & Lil' Buds Registration opened Feb 26 Garden Hours 9AM - 5PM

Monday

2018Spring MARCH

APRI

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Memorial Day (Garden is open)

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Mother’s Day

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Trees & Shrubs for Residential Landscapes (4/4) 6 - 8:30PM

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Monday

GARDEN HOURS 9AM - 7:30PM

BIRDING TOURS 9 - 11:30AM

ART EXHIBITS Marcia Walke 3/30 - 4/22 Carol Bold 4/27 - 5/30

ORCHID SHOW 4/7 9AM - 5PM 4/8 9AM - 4PM

Gardens

4/21 Magic Miniature

Garden Hours 9AM - 9PM

Sunday

IL Full Moon

Plein Air Watercolor (3/6) 5:30 - 8:30PM

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Plein Air Watercolor (2/6) 5:30 - 8:30PM Botany for Artists (3/5) 6 - 9PM

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Botany for Artists (1/5) 6 - 9PM Natural Area Hike 6 - 8PM

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Plein Air Watercolor (1/6) 5:30 - 8:30PM

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Water-Wise Landscaping (2/2) 6 - 8PM

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Perennials (3/3) 6 - 8:30PM

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Grow Your Own Herbs (2/2) 6:30 - 8:30PM

Perennials (2/3) 6 - 8:30PM

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Grow Your Own Herbs (1/2) 6:30 - 8:30PM

Perennials (1/3) 6 - 8:30PM

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Botany for Artists (4/5) 6 - 9PM

Indian Cooking w/ Purnima Gandhi 6 - 8PM

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Evening Exploration Tour 7 - 8:30PM

Botany for Artists (2/5) 6 - 9PM Gardening in Containers (2/2) 6:30 - 8:30PM

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Know (2/7) UT DO S6O-L 8PM Gardening in Containers (1/2) 6:30 - 8:30PM

10 101 Plants to

Beetles of Utah Art 1(1/3) 6 - 9PM

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6 - 9PM

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Residential Landscape Irrigation Basics (2/2) T Design (5/5) OU 6:30 - 8:30PM D L 6 9PM O S

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Residential Landscape Irrigation Basics (1/2) T Design (4/5) OU 6:30 - 8:30PM D L S6O- 9PM

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D S6O-L9PM

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ZAP Free Day

Arbor Day Celebration

6 - 9PM

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Garden Adventures (see sidebar)

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Owls of Utah Art 1 (3/3) 9AM - 4PM

Botany for Artists (5/5) 9AM - 4PM

Vegetable Container Gardening 10AM - 1PM

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Garden Adventures (see sidebar) Succulent Centerpieces 10AM - 1PM

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Spring Plant Sale General Public 9AM - 3PM

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Beetles of Utah Art 1(3/3) 9AM - 4PM

Garden Adventures (see sidebar)

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Saturday

Complimentary Tram Tours May 1 - Sept 30

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Spring Plant Sale Member Benefit Day 1 - 8PM

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Beetles of Utah Art 1(2/3) 6 - 9PM

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Friday

PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR continues 6/5, 6/12, 6/19

101 PLANTS TO KNOW continues monthly through Oct 11

BIRDING TOURS 9 - 11:30AM

ART EXHIBITS Carol Bold 4/27 - 5/20 Ron Headings 5/25 - 6/17

5/12 9AM - 3PM

General Public Day

5/11 1 - 8PM

Member Benefit Day

ANNUAL SPRING PLANT SALE

Section A: 10 - 11:30AM Section B: 1 - 2:30PM 5/5 Terrific Trees 5/19 Busy Bees

GARDEN ADVENTURES

April is National Poetry Month & Volunteer Appreciation Month 2018 Outdoor Concert Series on Sale Dates Garden Members-April 23 @7PM / General Public-April 30 @9AM

Water-Wise Landscaping (1/2) 6 - 8PM

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Thursday

WRGS & NARGS Kit Strange Lecture 7 - 9 PM

on Sale 9AM Trees & Shrubs for Residential Landscapes (3/4) 6 - 8:30PM

Public Concert Series 30

Trees & Shrubs for Residential Landscapes (2/4) 6 - 8:30PM

Member Concert Series on Sale 7PM

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Wasatch (3/3) 6 - 8PM Trees & Shrubs for Residential Landscapes (1/4) 6 - 8:30PM

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Full Moon

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Earth Day Garden Tour 10AM - Noon

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6 - 8PM

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Non Profit org.

US Postage PAID Salt Lake City Permit #1529

300 WAKARA WAY SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108

GARDEN INFORMATION

2018 ADVISORY BOARD: Tim Welsh, Chair Tory Magleby, Vice Chair Nancy Martin, Secretary Erin Armstrong-Wright Byron Barkley Sandi Behnken Susan Bollinger Thomas Brickey Kym Buttschardt David Classen Fred Esplin Jeff Herring Chuck Horman Lucinda L. Kindred Kristy Larsen Gregory Lee Ron Motzkus Kevin Murphy Steven Price David Reymann Susan Speer Lyle C. Summers Stephen Urquhart Emeritus members E.R. Dumke, Jr. Sandy McOmber David Gee

Hours:

January 2 - March 31 Daily 9AM - 5PM April 1 - 30 Daily 9AM - 7:30PM May 1 - August 31** Daily 9AM - 9PM September 1 - 30** Daily 9AM - 7:30PM October 1 - December 23* Daily 9:00AM - 5PM *Closed Thanksgiving Day and December 24 - January 1 **Days when outdoor concerts are scheduled, hours are 9AM - 5PM.

Groups of 12 or more receive $1 off regular admission price for each person.

Full group payment is due at time of Garden entry.

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Visitor Center 801.585.0556 Private Event Rental 801.585.9563 Volunteer 801.585.5688 Membership 801.585.7172 Donations 801.585.5658 Class Registration 801.581.8454

Visit Us! Visitor Center, Gift Shop, & Mailing Address: 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Website: www.redbuttegarden.org Comments: 801.581.4938 or e-mail bryn.ramjoue@redbutte.utah.edu