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The Stage is Set Get ready for the Outdoor Concert Series 2021. Lineup announcement Early June garden Member presale June 21 Public sale June 28
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Greetings from the beautiful Red Butte Garden. I am so happy to see visitors back and enjoying the Garden again. For just over a year I have been honored to be the Executive Director of this amazing organization. If you haven’t heard, I will be leaving the position on June 2. I have been recruited to work as CEO of City Parklands in Brisbane, Australia. I am leaving Red Butte Garden positioned for a solid financial year with the hopeful return of our beloved concerts this autumn and a month-long autumn festival. Red Butte Garden will always hold a very dear place in my heart. It has one of the most naturally beautiful locations of any botanic garden in the world. The gardens are gorgeous and well maintained. The amazing staff deserves more praise than I can give them. They have worked incredibly hard through the pandemic to keep the Garden running and beautiful. Our donors, members, and local community showed their love of the Garden by helping us to stay financially stable through such a tumultuous year. I’ll never forget the genuinely kind and supportive people of Utah. Thank you for the wonderful memories that I’ll carry with me. I will be leaving the Garden in the capable hands of Derrek Hanson, Deputy Director of the Garden, who will be stepping in as Interim Executive Director after my departure.
Jimmy Turner, Executive Director
The transition from spring to summer is such a welcomed time at Red Butte Garden. We look forward to sharing the early blooms, green shoots, and blossoming trees with our members, tourists, and local community. This year’s transition is more meaningful because the Garden was closed this time last year and we were unable to share this spectacular time of year with all of you. We are keenly aware of how important the Garden is to our community, and we are eager and ready to welcome you back. Rest assured, the Garden is resilient and has weathered the challenges of the past year. We’re delighted to be able to welcome guests again, host summer camps, sponsor cultural events, and present outdoor concerts. All this would not be possible without our dedicated staff, volunteers, and donors—but most importantly our leadership team led by Jimmy Turner. We want to thank Jimmy for getting us through a difficult time, while also saying good-bye and congratulating him on his new role that will see him return to Australia. I am honored for the opportunity to lead the Garden as the Interim Executive Director while the University of Utah works through the recruiting and selection process for Red Butte Garden’s next Executive Director. I am lucky to have the support of an amazing executive team, and together we will work hard to fulfill the Garden’s mission to connect people to plants and the beauty of living landscapes.
Derrek Hanson, Interim Executive Director
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IN THIS ISSUE VOLUME 13 ISSUE 2 ON THE COVER
Various annuals growing in the floral bouquet section of the Floral Walk. Photo by Bill Ravene EDITORS
Jayne Anderson Kate Randall CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
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AN ECOLOGICAL LEGACY OF
PEOPLE IN BEARS EARS
By Dr. Bruce Pavlik and Dr. Lisbeth Louderback
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THE DUMKE FLORAL WALK By Craig England and Cheryl Underwood
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By Jayne Anderson
AT RED BUTTE GARDEN
By Jason Alba
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Red Butte Garden has received gifts honoring the following individuals: Roxie Faye Rosenbaum Bradford
Dr. Amy S. Newman
Timothy Cromwell
Leo J. Orestis
Laura Hegland
Lynda Bordeaux Wilson
Allen E. Homan For more information, contact Luz Corrales, Development Specialist, at 801.581.3341 or luz.corrales@redbutte.utah.edu.
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Jayne Anderson Jason Baker Peter Cain Cristina Chirvasa Kari Gillen Lezlae Grubb Janine Hutchinson Pierce McConnell Ja Morrison Dr. Bruce Pavlik Sparkle Photography Heidi Simper Sandy Thompson Dave Titensor
Leslie Hanna
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Jason Alba Jayne Anderson Craig England Dr. Lisbeth Louderback Dr. Bruce Pavlik Cheryl Underwood
Red Butte Garden is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West and, together with the University of Utah, a state arboretum. The Garden is renowned for its plant collections, themed gardens, over 540,000 springtime blooming bulbs, a world-class outdoor summer concert series, and awardwinning horticulture-based educational programs. 300 Wakara Way Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108 · 801.585.0556 Copyright © 2021 Red Butte Garden. All rights reserved.
AN ECOLOGICAL LEGACY OF PEOPLE IN BEARS EARS Ancient people have left behind an “ecological legacy” in Bears Ears National Monument. New research has shown that complex archaeological sites—those with dense aggregations of Puebloan houses and other artifacts—are associated with a greater array of native plant species in the immediate vicinity. Those species are sometimes rare across the surrounding landscape, but owing to their dietary, medicinal, and ceremonial significance, it is likely that they were gathered, gardened, and guarded as valuable resources just outside the habitations. The extent to which the ancient gardening was intentional or accidental is still an open question. To be sure, we know these people grew corn, beans, and squash, so the inclusion of native plants might not be so far-fetched. Observations at other archaeological sites in the American southwest have made similar inferences. But the unusual patterns of plant distributions within Bears Ears raise important questions for public land managers: Isn’t the ecological legacy of these people as worthy of preservation as the archaeological legacy? How can the integrity of these “archaeo-ecosystems” be maintained in the face of human impacts from increasing visitation? Researchers from the Conservation Department at Red Butte Garden, the Natural History Museum of Utah, and the Anthropology Department at the University of Utah have partnered with Diné botanist Arnold Clifford and Utah Diné Bikéyah nutritionist Cynthia Wilson to address these important questions on the eve of a new model for the boundaries of Bears Ears. From them we have learned that a subset of these culturally significant plants, known as “lifeway medicines” could be used as reasonable indicators of where, among the >100,000 known archaeological sites of this region, special management regimes should be established. Those plants, including the Four Corners Potato (Solanum jamesii), persist to tell important stories of how ancient people lived, and they should persist to provide sacred connections to the people of today. redbuttegarden.org
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Solanum jamesii Red Butte Garden botanist Heidi Simper and University of Utah archaeologist Blake Vernon examine a patch of sand at the base of a slickrock waterfall containing a population of Four Corners Potato. This is not a natural distribution (the species has poor dispersal capabilities) and is located above a two-stored Puebloan habitation in Bears Ears National Monument. Cynthia Wilson and Arnold Clifford annotate plant specimens from sites in Bears Ears. Clifford provided confirmation of all identifications, as well as information on traditional uses and the proper Navajo names. Source Data: Dr. Bruce M. Pavlik, Dr. Lisbeth A. Louderback, Kenneth B. Vernon, Peter M. Yaworsky, Cynthia Wilson, Arnold Clifford, Brian F. Codding. 2021. Plant species richness at archaeological sites suggests ecological legacy of Indigenous subsistence on the Colorado Plateau, USA. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.
Dr. Bruce Pavlik is the Conservation Director at Red Butte Garden. Dr. Lisbeth Louderback is a curator of archaeology at the Natural History Museum of Utah.
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THE DUMKE FLORAL WALK One of Red Butte Garden’s most prominent themed gardens, the Dumke Floral Walk begins at the oak leaf sculpture, continues through several distinct design areas, and concludes at the Martha Ann Healy Rose House. Opened in 1994, the Floral Walk features a variety of flowering plants, trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, and bulbs, which collectively provide a long period of bloom. Today, guests can enjoy these lush and colorful areas that reflect the combined expertise of two local landscape designers Ester Truitt Henrichsen (original designer) and Rob McFarland, as well as the Garden’s horticulture team. Here are the areas in the order they are located along the walk when starting at the sculpture: Mediterranean—The uppermost part of the Floral Walk showcases plants that have a Mediterranean character and are tolerant of full sun and windy conditions. The color palette of this textural garden includes blues, purples, soft yellows, silvers, and whites. Plants of note are the Arizona cypress (Cupressus arizonica ‘Blue Pyramid’), weeping willow pear (Pyrus salicifolia ‘Pendula’), hardy cyclamen (Cyclamen purpurascens and Cyclamen coum), and sea kale (Crambe maritima). Woodland Area—Serviceberries (Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’) arch over the pathway and provide shade for Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis), hostas (Hosta cvs.), barrenwort (Epimedium spp.), lenten rose (Helleborus spp.), sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum), wonderful small spring-blooming bulbs, and others. Some of these woodland plants go dormant in the summer.
Top L: Weeping willow pear (Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula') growing in the Mediterranean section of the Floral Walk. Top R: Woodland Area Bottom: Fern Gully secondary path
Fern Gully—This secondary path off the Floral Walk is shaded by green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) and native Gambel oak (Quercus gambelii), with an understory of bottlebrush buckeye (Aesculus parviflora), maples, and shade-tolerant flowering shrubs. The name ‘fern gully’ was born of a desire to display a variety of ferns that could be grown successfully in dry shade. In addition to ferns, pathside beds redbuttegarden.org
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are planted with shade plants such as hostas (Hosta cvs.), brunnera (Brunnera spp.), and violets (Viola spp.), adding interest, texture, and color. Native shade plants populate this area as well. Pear Arbors—Fruiting pear trees have been trained to grow over the arbors that arch over the path to provide shade. This two-dimensional pruning technique, known as espalier, was made popular in Europe during the middle ages. Pear varieties include Asian pears (Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Nijiseiki’ and ‘Shinseiki’) and European pears (Pyrus ‘Red Sensation’ and ‘D’Anjou’). Hot Wall—Designed to display heat-loving plants, these plants prefer the hotter orientation this area provides and are watered less frequently than other garden plantings. Featured plants include Lydia woadwaxen (Genista lydia), red yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora), and sunset hyssop (Agastache rupestris). Cottage Garden (on right side of the path)—This section, reminiscent of an English cottage garden, features part of the Garden’s collection of lilacs (Syringa cvs.) and crabapples (Malus cvs.), as well as common English cottage garden plants, such as iris (Iris spp.), peonies (Paeonia spp.), roses (Rosa cvs.), columbine (Aguilegia spp.) and asters (Aster spp.).
Top L: Hot Wall Top R: The Pear Arbors Middle: Cottage Garden Bottom: The Floral Bouquet
The Floral Bouquet (on left)—The large, circular beds of the floral bouquet provide a focal point of summer-blooming annuals in vibrant, colorful combinations. The beds represent flower heads that are connected by boxwood flower stems. The contrasting grey foliage of the Artemisia represents the element of water. They are typically only planted for the warm season of summer. Paths along the Floral Walk are open year-round and offer guests a unique way to experience the change of seasons each year. Starting with flowering trees and bulbs that bloom in the spring, continuing through summer with ripening fruit and floral displays, and culminating in stunning autumn colors that usher the Garden into winter, the Floral Walk is one of the most frequently visited areas at Red Butte Garden. Craig England Jr, Rose Garden Horticulturist, joined the Garden in 2019. He has a degree in environmental design from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities.
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Cheryl Underwood, Rose Garden Assistant Horticulturist, joined the Garden in 2002. She has a degree in landscape architecture from Utah State University.
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Agastache 'Blue Blazes' (Blue Blazes Hyssop)
GIVE TO WHAT YOU LOVE Consider Red Butte Garden in your will A bequest is a creative way to help the Garden in the long term while still retaining full control of your assets during your lifetime. Many donors and volunteers find that a bequest is an effective and simple way to make a lasting impact on the Garden. You can structure your bequest to leave a specific item or amount of money, make the gift contingent on certain events, or leave a percentage of your estate to Red Butte Garden. Just a few simple sentences in your will or trust are all that is needed. Let your legacy be our future. Please consider including a gift to Red Butte Garden in your will or living trust. For more information, contact Angela Wilcox, Major Gifts Officer, at 801.581.3813 or angela.wilcox@redbutte.utah.edu.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodtwo' (White Chiffon Rose of Sharon)
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LOVE BLOSSOMS HERE Celebrate in Style with a Garden Wedding As we emerge from the isolation and separation that defined the pandemic, we are all eager to “return to normal,” and that certainly includes commemorating the milestones and experiences that shape our lives. Graduations, retirements, reunions, weddings, and celebrations of life were delayed or reimagined while we awaited the time we could resume our celebrations. Happily, that time is near. Weddings are among the most celebrated events at Red Butte Garden, and this year in particular, outdoor settings are increasingly popular for group events. Fresh air, open spaces, and the beauty of manicured gardens and natural landscapes combine to create an attractive gathering spot that requires very little in terms of elaborate decoration. The Garden is well suited for such celebrations, offering venues that accommodate both large and small groups. There are niches in the Rose and Terrace Gardens that create a semiprivate space for small, intimate gatherings. For larger groups, the Martha Ann Healy Rose House and the Richard K. Hemingway Orangerie offer the additional bonus of indoor and outdoor space with lighted patios, shaded lawns, or fragrant walkways. Top: Wedding bliss in the Water Pavilion. Photo courtesy of Pepper Nix Photography. Bottom: A Wedding Reception set up in the Martha Ann Healy Rose House.
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These options are what attract so many couples to choose Red Butte Garden as the backdrop for their dream wedding. The Garden’s private events team—led by Robin Nelson, Annie McLeod, and Natalie Anderton—provides guidance and oversight to ensure that no detail is overlooked. With their years of experience assisting couples, there’s almost nothing they haven’t seen. Some of the more creative events they’ve managed included a reception with a miniature golf course, a day-long celebration with both Hindu and Christian ceremonies, candle-lit dinners under the stars, family musicians, and some very unique photo sessions.
Save the Date Interested in reserving a Garden venue? Visit redbuttegarden.org/ rental-sites or contact the Event Rentals team at 801-585-9563 to see what’s available for your special occasion.
Happy couple in the Wild Flower Meadow. Photo courtesy of Brian Smyer Photograpy.
Over the past few months, micro-weddings—celebrations with up to 20 guests—have become increasingly popular. By hosting fewer guests, couples are able to upgrade their choices for entertainment, catering, and even honeymoons. Even as that trend continues to be fashionable, the private events team expect large-scale, traditional weddings to make a comeback over the next year. Whether it’s 20 or 200 guests, Red Butte Garden is a romantic, enchanting place to host your dream wedding. Reserve your spot now for 2022.
Even better, schedule an appointment and let our team show you all the possibilities. They’ll also give you a list of the professional suppliers we work with to meet your expectations. The 2022 events calendar is now open! We offer a complimentary hold on any venue for a specific date and time.
Jayne Anderson, Marketing Communications Director. She is a graduate of the University of Utah (BS, MBA).
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Anaphalis margaritacea (Pearly Everlasting)
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ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION AT RED BUTTE GARDEN On April 30, 2021, Red Butte Garden celebrated Arbor Day. The day’s festivities included several tree-inspired activities designed to encourage guests to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Popular activities included the tree scavenger hunt, tree selfie stations, and exploring the Children’s Garden.
Horticulturalists Lynsey Nielson, Emily Alworth, and Guy Banner are seen here planting the Texus redbud in the Water Conservation Garden.
We also continued our Arbor Day tradition of adding a new tree to our collection. This year we planted a Texas redbud (Cercis canadensis x texensis ‘Oklahoma’) in the Water Conservation Garden. Look for the tree-planting video on our website at redbuttegarden.org/gardening-information/how-to-plant-a-tree. And what Arbor Day would be complete without a free tree? Guests received a free flame amur maple seedling (Acer ginnala ‘Flame’) while supplies lasted. Thanks to funding in part by the Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, and Parks Program (ZAP), Arbor Day was a ZAP Free Day. If you missed out on this year’s Arbor Day celebration, mark your calendar for next year. Arbor Day takes place on the last Friday in April. See you in 2022! Jason Alba is the Garden's Youth and Family Programs Manager. Jason joined the Garden in 2013 and has a BS in Landscape Management from Brigham Young University.
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SUMMER 2021 CALENDAR
EXHIBIT ARTISTS
Top L: Stephanie Saint-Thomas, Top R: Lucy Peterson Watkins Bottom L: Jeanne Hansen, Bottom R: RJ Johnson
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ART EXHIBITS
Featuring a range of naturethemed media by Utah artists including photography, watercolor, oil, pastel, mixed media, fiber art, and more. No admission required to shop. MAY 15-JUN 6 Stephanie Saint-Thomas Mixed Media Paintings JUN 11-JUL 6 Lucy Peterson Watkins Fiber Expressions JUL 9-AUG 1 Jeanne Hansen Watercolor AUG 10-29 RJ Johnson Watercolor
2021 OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES
Find up-to-date information at redbuttegarden.org/concerts. JUN 15 Deadline to purchase a Garden-Flex or above level membership JUN 21 Member-only online presale begins at 7pm. JUN 22 Member-only online and inperson presale begins at 9am.
Hummingbird enjoying the Salvia
PRIVATE WALKING TOURS
Book a private Garden tour with one of our volunteer docents. Limited to 5 people plus your guide. Registration required at redbuttegarden.org/plan-your-garden-visit/garden-tours.
JUN 28 General public online and inperson sales begin at 9am. This year the Garden has a new ticket vendor called eTix.
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SUMMER 2021 CALENDAR JUN, JUL, AUG Yoga in the Garden with Kristin Vance Tue 6–7pm Sun 10–11am Garden members $10 General public $12 JUN, JUL, AUG Mindfulness Meditation Mon 7:30pm–8:10pm Thu 10–10:40am Garden members $10 General public $12 Salt Lake Valley veiw from The Water Conservation Garden
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Find class descriptions and register online at redbuttegarden.org/adult– education or call 801.581.8454. HORTICULTURE JUN 30 Gardening with Beneficial Insects Wed, 6–8pm Garden members $32 General public $38 JUL 28 Intro to Localscapes Wed, 6:30–7:30pm Garden members $20 General public $25 AUG 11 Localscapes University Wed, 6:30–7:30pm Garden members $20 General public $25 AUG 25 Flip Your Strip Wed, 6:30–7:30pm Garden members $20 General public $25
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ART JUN, JUL A.I.R. Workshop Tue, 10am-1pm or 1-4pm Garden members $30 General public $35 Material fee $5
JUN 19 Air Plant Design Sat, 10am–Noon Garden members $36 General public $45 Material fee $28
JUN 22, JUL 20, AUG 24 Botanical Spirits Tue, 7:30–9pm Garden members $35 General public $40
JUL TBD Living Wreath Sat, 10am–Noon Garden members $36 General public $45 Material fee $28
JUL 27 & 29, AUG 3 & 5 CACTI – Spirals, Spines, and Shadows Tue & Thu, 6–9pm Garden members $224 General public $280
HEALTHY LIVING JUN 2,5, 16,19 Forest Bathing SAT 10–11:30am Garden members $25 General public $30
AUG 21 Cyanotype Workshop Sat, 6–8pm Garden members $32 General public $38 Material fee $15
JUN 8, JUL 13, AUG 10 Cooking with Plants for a Healthier U Tuesday, 7–8pm Garden Members $44 General Public $55
GARDEN DESIGN JUN 2, JUL 7, AUG 11 Flower Arrangements Wed, 6:30–8pm Garden members $40 General public $50 Material fee $30
JUN 17, JUL 22, AUG 12 Indian Cooking with Purnima Gandhi Thursday, 6–8pm Garden Members $44 General Public $55
JUN, JUL Qigong /Tai Chi Tue 9:30–10:30am Garden members $10 General public $12 JUN, JUL Yoga & Qigong Thu 5:15–6:15pm Garden members $10 General public $12 JUN, JUL Awake in this Moment Wed 10:30–11:30am Garden members $10 General public $12 JUN, JUL Everyday Mindfulness Wed, 7–8pm Garden members $10 General public $12
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ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
BOREDOM BUSTERS Fun, free, nature-inspired activities for kids and families to do at home. Find them at redbuttegarden. org/boredom-busters. GARDEN ADVENTURES AT HOME Keep your kids busy with projects that teach them about the natural world. Take-home kits contain the materials needed to create the course items, as well as downloadable workbooks and online resources. Check our website for kit descriptions and prices. Online registration at redbuttegarden.org/gardenadventures Sproutin’ Seeds Kit pickup Jun 4
Salsa Gardens Kit pickup Jun 18 Magical Miniature Gardens Kit pickup Jul 9 Bug Basics Kit pickup Jul 30 Water Wizards Kit pickup Aug 6 Awesome Air Plants 2 Kit pickup Aug 20 PLAY TALEBLAZER Interact with the Garden in a new and exciting way! Using your GPS-enabled smart phone and the free TaleBlazer app, play our five mobile games created to play while exploring Red Butte Garden. redbuttegarden.org/ taleblazer-mobile-game.
BY THE NUMBERS Arbor Day 2021 A Free Day Thanks to ZAP • 1,957 guests attended the free, day-long celebration • 600 flame amur maple (Acer ginnala 'flame') seedlings were given away • 10 trees were featured in this year’s scavenger hunt activity
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2021 ADVISORY BOARD OUR MISSION
Tory Magleby, Chair David Classen, Vice Chair Kym Buttschardt, Secretary Troy Aramburu Erin Armstrong Brandi Bosworth Curt Crowther Jeff Herring Kristy Larsen Ron Motzkus Lindee Nance Steven Price David Reymann Kathleen Riebe Selma Sierra Laura Snow JoLynda Stillman Jimmy Turner
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