Red Butte Garden Newsletter - Spring 2010 by Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

vol. 2, issue 1

Spring 2010 Issue MARCH • APRIL • MAY 200,000 Bulbs Spring Workshops & Class Schedule Celebrating 25 Years

Editor

Bryn Ramjoue

Bryn Ramjoue, Jim Bach, Marianne Zenger, Crystal Reece, Camilla Thygerson, Rita Dodge, Gregory Lee Contributing Writers

Miriam Eriksson, Jason Baker, Amy Thompson, Ken Burris

Contributing Photographers

Graphic Designer Amy

Thompson

IC Group in Salt Lake City

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Red Butte Garden, a part of the University of Utah, is a non-proﬁt organization located in Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 100 acres including display gardens, walking paths, and natural areas with hiking trails, Red Butte Garden is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West that tests, displays, and interprets regional horticulture. 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108. 801 585 0556. Copyright © 2010 Red Butte Garden. All rights reserved.

RED BUTTE GARDEN T H E U N I V E R S I T Y OF U TA H

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On February 4th a lovely little snowdrop Galanthus beneath the Russian Olive at the top of the Dumke Floral Walk, brought forth the Garden’s first blossom of the year. Spring cannot be far behind! And what a delightful time of the year is spring in the Garden. Soon, the Garden’s bulbs will be bursting forth in a riot of springtime color. Last fall, we added 50,000 more bulbs to our plantings bringing our total planted in the last six years to over 200,000. Starting in mid-March with the snowdrops and culminating a month later with a crescendo of daffodils, it will be a must-see floral extravaganza. And the bulbs will not be alone. Joining them to herald in spring will be forsythias, magnolias, serviceberries, crabapples, viburnums, paeonies, and eventually our lilacs, to name just a few. Coincident with the flowering of our daffodils, another rite of spring is the release of the Garden’s summer concert schedule. Look for our concert brochure to hit your mailbox in April, about the same time that the daffodils are making their splash. Early indications are that we are going to have another fantastic concert line-up. Just don’t forget to buy your tickets during our members-only purchasing period. Some of the acts we will be bringing in are almost sure to sell-out to our members during this time period. As your thoughts drift toward spring, you are likely to be thinking about your own gardens. Whether your garden is pots and containers on a balcony or a quarter-acre behind the house, you are probably already starting to plan for what you will plant and where it will go. In order to help you with that planning, Red Butte Garden is offering a bevy of classes this spring, ranging from Residential Landscape Design and Tomato Propagation in March to Grow Your Own Herbs, Perennials for Three Seasons, and a Vegetable Container Workshop in April, amongst others. After you’ve strolled the Garden for ideas and taken our classes to learn how to implement those ideas, visit us on May 7th or 8th for our annual plant sale benefit. At the Plant sale you can buy the plants you’ll need to make all of your horticultural dreams come true. And don’t forget the opening of our new and expanded gift shop in the second half of March or our springtime orchid, bonsai, and bulb shows. Maybe you should just plan on visiting the Garden every week this spring! Whether its to enjoy springtime blossoms and our release from winter, a quiet walk in our wooded natural area, the excitement of learning about gardens and gardening, or a desire to shop for unique plants and gifts, Red Butte Garden is where you will want to be. See you soon. - Gregory J. Lee, Executive Director

table of contents

features 2

Message from executive director

garden Fresh recipes

Construction update

Memorials

Volunteer Highlight

Plant to Know

garden Information

articles 4

Springtime awakening

red butte garden Celebrates 25 Years

bamboo from far far away

calendar 6

workshop & Class Schedule

Healthy Living Classes

gala Save the date

Plant Sale benefit

activities - free with admission

Spring Highlights

garden adventures Schedule

Spring Calendar

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Springtime AWAKENING T

By Camilla Thygerson, Horticulturalist The winter snow is melting and spring buds are ready to burst open with bright colorful blossoms and say good bye to the winter chill. All around the garden plants are awakening from their winter sleep to celebrate the new birth of spring. One of the earliest flowers to bring us winter cheer and confirm that spring is near is the bright yellow, trumpet bloomer of Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiﬂorum), which glistens in the melting snow. It has dark, evergreen branches and a beautiful arching form that looks great cascading down a rock wall or grown on a trellis. Look for this March bloomer in the Medicinal Garden. Springtime in the garden is full of excitement and adventure around every corner. It’s a time of year when everything seems new, and you view life with fresh eyes. Some beautiful flowers to discover this spring are:

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Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla striata) with slender dark green leaves and arching stems with beautiful pink orchid flowers. Look for this April bloomer in the Children’s Garden. Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis) has a dark green shiny leaf that adds year round interest and texture to any shade garden. In early spring it opens its’ elegant blooms that hang down from the stems. The colors range from white-pink to a rose-purple with strong yellow stamens. They can be found along the Floral Walk in April under the Serviceberries. Pink Lily of the Valley is an enchanting soft pink flower with a gentle spring fragrance. Most people have come across a white lily of the valley but not many have seen this beautiful pink variety. Come see this April bloomer in the Fragrance Garden. May the awakening of spring begin!

OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES

RED BUTTE GARDEN VIP OCCASSIONS

Join Early and Save!

Detailed information about the 2010 Outdoor Concert Series lineup, ticket purchase, and other information will be outlined in April. If you are already a Garden Member keep your eyes on your mailbox or visit www.redbuttegarden.org for updated information. Garden members have the first chance to purchase tickets and they receive discounts on tickets.

Conferences... Sales Meetings, Banquets Host A concert Reception

Just minutes from downtown, Red Butte Garden is one of the valley's finest corporate event venues, with a variety of settings in one location. Available year-round. Consider giving your customers and clients a unique VIP concert reception, a garden membership, or a private garden class.

If you are not a Garden Member, call 801 585 3813 now to ensure that you get the early scoop! For information on Outdoor Concert Series sponsorship opportunities please contact Chris Agnello at 801 585 5658 or chris.agnello@ redbutte.utah.edu

Reunions & Company picnics -

Private Gardening Classes Wakara Way, RED BUTTE GARDEN 300 SLC, UT, 84108

T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H (801) 585-0556

Call 801.585.9563 for Booking Information

Announcing New Red Butte Garden Membership Cards! this year members will receive a new membership card! Show off the fact that you are a red butte garden member with a beautiful, full color card that can be used for years to come. these membership cards will make your check-in faster, give you a durable card that is easy to take anywhere and is a nice reminder of the garden’s four seasons. the membership card helps the garden become even more green by saving paper, reducing membership card reprints and making online renewal paperless! watch for your new membership card and present it to the garden’s retail partners for discounts on purchases.

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Arboretum

MEMBER

FOR A LIST OF RETAIL PARTNERS VISIT: WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG/MEMBERSHIP/DISCOUNTS

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Workshops & Classes

TOMATO PROPAGATION WORKSHOP MARCH 6, SATURDAY, 9 AM – 12 PM OR 1 PM – 4 PM

would you like to harvest your first tomato before the middle of august? are there heirloom varieties you can’t find in local garden centers that you want to grow? Join us and learn the secrets to successful seed starting in your own home and plant some unusual tomato and pepper seeds for your garden. You’ll not only start seeds for the garden but you’ll learn techniques to extend the growing season. by planting early, you can start harvesting tomatoes by July 4th. Participants will plant and take home a flat of tomato seeds for germinating and growing at home. You will also receive (3) walls of water so you can plant your tomatoes in the garden before the last frost. Limited to 16 participants. teacher: golden reeves, “tomato King”, Master gardener MEMBERS $35 NON-MEM $43 regIStratIon reQuIred (801) 581-8454 or onLIne at www.redbuttegarden.org

RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN (LLHg 512)

MAR 3 – APRIL 7, WED, 6 PM – 9PM OR MARCH 4 – APRIL 8, THURS 6 PM – 9PM

Save time and money by making informed landscaping choices before you plant. we’ll start with a base map and site analysis, and then apply landscape design principals to plant selection and placement (trees, shrubs, and beds) as well as patios and walkways. we will also discuss irrigation. by the final class, you will have the opportunity to draw your own plan with the help of a landscape architect. teacher: dale torgerson, Horticulturist and Landscape architect MEMBERS $176 SEC. 002 NON-MEM $194 SEC. 001 regIStratIon reQuIred 587-LIFe (5433) or 581-6464 or onLIne at www.lifelong.utah.edu

WINTER PRUNING WORKSHOP

MARCH 13, SATURDAY, 10 AM – 1 PM OR MARCH 27, SATURDAY 10 AM – 1 PM

take the guesswork out of pruning by joining us for this three-hour hands-on workshop. we will start with a lecture and overview of pruning methods followed by two hours of demonstration and hands on learning. under the guidance of Crystal reece, red butte garden Horticulturist, you’ll learn what trees and shrubs should be pruned in late winter/early spring and how and where to prune. wear appropriate clothing and bring gloves and hand pruners. Limited to 12 participants. MEMBERS $20.00 NON-MEM $25.00 regIStratIon reQuIred (801) 581-8454 or onLIne at www.redbuttegarden.org

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WATERWISE LANDSCAPES (LLHg 521)

MARCH 16 – 30 TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

want to save water in your landscape but not sure where to begin? Join us as we look at plant varieties and landscaping techniques that help conserve water and make your yard the envy of the neighborhood! Learn which water-wise perennials to combine for continual bloom; how to group plants according to water needs, color, and texture; and the unique design and maintenance requirements of water-wise gardening. MEMBERS $65 SEC. 002 NON-MEM $72 SEC. 001 regIStratIon reQuIred 587-LIFe (5433) or 581-6464 or onLIne at www.lifelong.utah.edu

WINTER PRUNING WORKSHOP: WISTERIA MARCH 20, SATURDAY, 10AM – NOON

wisteria offer breathtaking beauty and fragrance to the spring garden. However, the fact that they benefit from careful pruning and training to be at their best has compelled some to suggest “wisteria is Latin for work.” dispel the myth by joining us for this hands-on workshop as we demonstrate how our gardeners create and maintain red butte garden’s spectacular wisteria collection. wear appropriate clothing and bring gloves and hand pruners. Limited to 12 participants. teacher: Fritz Kollmann; Horticulturist MEMBERS $15.00 NON-MEM $20.00 regIStratIon reQuIred (801) 581-8454 or onLIne at www.redbuttegarden.org

NATIVE PLANT PROPAGATION WORKSHOP (LLHg 556) APRIL 17, SATURDAY, 10 AM – 1 PM

encourage native pollinators, birds, and other wildlife as you save water and other resources by using native plants in your landscape. buy them at local garden centers, or better yet, propagate and grow them at home. Learn the secrets of native species propagation (cuttings and seeds) in this hands-on workshop. You will take home a flat of cuttings for nurturing at home under fluorescent lights. this class will be held in the red butte garden greenhouse. teacher: Matthew utley, Horticulturist MEMBERS $46, SEC. 002 NON-MEM $49, SEC. 001 regIStratIon reQuIred 587-LIFe (5433) or 581-6464 or onLIne at www.lifelong.utah.edu

FOLLOW THE WILDFLOWERS

PERENNIALS FOR 3 SEASONS (LLHg 492)

Follow the cascade of wildflower blooms across northern utah in this five-session class. we’ll begin in the red butte classroom with a study of key plant identifying characteristics, then move to the foothills for a look at spring’s first blooms. we’ll culminate our experience in the subalpine zone of albion basin in august. we’ll focus on the plant families common to each area, enjoying the beauty of utah’s native flora as we learn. Please bring a notebook to record your findings. teacher: Matthew utley, Horticulturist MEMBERS $116, SEC. 002 NON-MEM $128, SEC. 001 regIStratIon reQuIred 587-LIFe (5433) or 581-6464 or onLIne at www.lifelong.utah.edu

walk down the aisles of any garden center in spring, and you’ll find yourself in the midst of a cornucopia of scent and color. the sign says “perennials,” and you know which ones appeal to you, but what else do you know about them? the key is to know which are best suited for your individual garden and to select plant combinations that offer color and blooms from early spring until fall frost. we can help! through slides and discussion, you will learn about a large, diverse group of perennials suited to utah gardens. then you can make smart plant selections this gardening season. teacher: Mandy Self, Horticulturist MEMBERS $67, SEC. 002 NON-MEM $74, SEC. 001 regIStratIon reQuIred 587-LIFe (5433) or 581-6464 or onLIne at www.lifelong.utah.edu

APR 21, MAY 19, JUN 16, JUL 21, & AUG 18, WED, 6 PM – 9 PM

GROW YOUR OWN HERBS (LLHg 504)

APRIL 27 – MAY 4, TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM OR MAY 11 – 18, TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM

tired of paying top dollar for fresh herbs, but don’t want to miss out on the flavor burst only fresh herbs can give you? time to grow you own! whether you are planning a new culinary herb garden or improving an existing one, this class will help you get the most from your plot. we’ll cover site and soil preparation, garden design, which herbs to plant, planting from seed versus cuttings, planting schedule, common pests and how to discourage them, inter-planting flowers, water and sun needs, and harvesting and storage. each student will measure and plot their garden as we talk about space requirements for dozens of common edible herbs. we will also discuss cooking with fresh herbs. teacher: diane Sheya, owner Ivy House Herbs MEMBERS $50, SEC. 002 NON-MEM $54 SEC. 001 regIStratIon reQuIred 587-LIFe (5433) or 581-6464 or onLIne at www.lifelong.utah.edu

HANGING BASKET WORKSHOP

MAY 3 - 17, MONDAYS, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

VEGETABLE CONTAINER GARDENING WORKSHOP (LLHg 546) MAY 19, WEDNESDAY, 6:00PM -9:00PM

do you lack sufficient sun or garden space for a vegetable or herb garden? don’t let that stop you from growing succulent, flavorful, nutritious fresh herbs and veggies. Many that herbs and vegetables thrive in containers, you can position or move to take advantage of sunny spots. You’ll learn which vegetables and herbs do well in containers as well as tricks to keep them producing throughout summer and into fall. You will have the opportunity to plant and take home the vegetable of your choice in a 15-inch container. MEMBERS $42, SEC. 002 NON-MEM $45, SEC. 001 regIStratIon reQuIred 587-LIFe (5433) or 581-6464 or onLIne at www.lifelong.utah.edu

PLEIN-AIR LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP: WATERCOLORS (LLart 170) MAY 19 – JUNE 23, WED, 5:30PM – 8:30PM

enjoy warm summer evenings as you create small-scale landscapes in red butte garden. Students will view demonstrathis two hour workshop will teach the basics of designing tions and receive exercises in washes, blending, wet on wet, and planting a hanging basket. You will create and take lifting, brushstrokes, glazing, and drybrush techniques. Inhome a 14-inch hanging basket for your porch, deck, or struction in composition, positive and negative space, value patio. all materials will be provided; however, you may want studies, and color theory will round out the lesson. Painting to bring an apron and trowel. the perfect Mother’s day gift. topics will include landscapes, still life, and water reflections. Class will meet at rbg greenhouses. Limited to 18 particiYou are responsible for your materials; find list online, or call pants. teacher: Scott Mower – rbg greenhouse assistant 587-5433. Limited to 10 participants. MEMBERS $40.00 NON-MEM $45.00 MEMBERS $143, SEC. 002 NON-MEM $159, SEC. 001 regIStratIon reQuIred (801) 581-8454 or onLIne at regIStratIon reQuIred 587-LIFe (5433) or 581-6464 or www.redbuttegarden.org onLIne at www.lifelong.utah.edu

MAY 1, SATURDAY, 10AM - NOON

· SEE PAGE 8 FOR HEALTHY LIVING CLASSES · SEE PAGE 12 FOR ACTIVITIES & EVENTS THAT ARE FREE WITH MEMBERSHIP OR GARDEN ADMISSION www.redbuttegarden.org

HEALTHY LIVING IN THE GARDEN WALKING FOR FITNESS WITH PEAK ACADEMY

MAY 20 - AUG 3 TUES & THURS 7:30 – 8:30 AM OR 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM what better way to get your mind and body in shape this summer than walking through inspirational landscapes? Join university of utah PeaK academy instructors and get your exercise in the garden’s green spaces. $50 FOR 22 SESSIONS regIStratIon tHrougH unIVerSItY oF utaH PeaK aCadeMY at: www.health.utah. edu/peak

YOGA

MAY 25 – JUNE 29, TUES 7:30AM – 8:30AM

bring a yoga mat and beach towel and join us in the Fragrance garden to practice yoga in a serene setting.

MEMBER PRE-REG $50/DROP-IN $10 NON-MEM PRE-REG $60/DROP-IN $12

EDUCATION VOLUNTEER TRAINING MARCH 29 & 31, MON & WED 9AM – 12PM Share your love of plants and the natural world with elementary school students! red butte garden is seeking volunteers to teach young people about the wonders of botany and ecology. this training will give you the tools you need to lead educational tours through the garden and natural area. FREE - For More InForMatIon, CaLL 801 585 5688.

HORTICULTURE PROJECT DAYS Horticulture Project days need your help planting, weeding, pruning, and mulching. this year we are part of the disney give a day program. Volunteer a day with us and earn a reward from disney. Visit www.redbuttegarden.org/volunteeropportunities for project dates and how to sign up. we welcome groups, families (ages 6+), and individuals. FREE - For More InForMatIon, Call 801 585 5688.

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RED BUTTE

GARDEN celebrates

By Bryn Ramjoue, Director of Marketing

Is Red Butte Garden and Arboretum celebrating an 80th, 41st, 27th, 25th or 16th anniversary? Well, yes. All these dates are part of the chronology behind what is, today, Red Butte Garden and Arboretum (RBGA). In 2010 we celebrate the year that the Garden began welcoming visitors. Visitors represent a significant component of the RBGA purpose. The mission of the organization is, to cultivate the human connection with the beauty of living landscapes. We do this through plant displays and collections, education, conservation and as a setting for cultural enrichment and events. The mission is fulfilled daily at the Garden through a robust calendar of horticulture classes and cultural events as well as an education program for school children, display gardens, conservation efforts and preservation of key plant collections. Though we celebrate 25 years, however, we have a longer history leading to today’s mature display gardens and best practices in horticulture techniques. The heritage of RBGA began on the University of Utah campus as the passion of a dedicated professor. In the 1930’s Dr. Walter P. Cottam, the namesake of the Visitors Center, joined the staff of the U. of U. Botany Department. He began planting trees native to Utah on campus in a spot that came to be known as ‘Cottam’s Gulch’. It is still there, west of the Pioneer Theatre location and behind the President’s Circle buildings. From 1931-58 Dr. Cottam planted, studied and catalogued native and unusual trees on campus. In 1961, 1,500 acres of campus landscaping, containing over 9,000 trees, were designated by the Utah State Legislature (HB#58) as the Utah State Arboretum. In 1968 the U.S. Department of the Interior transferred title to the U of U for 593 acres of surplus land from Fort Douglas under the provision that some of the land be set aside as a botanical garden. In 1977-78 the Director of the Arboretum, Dick Hildreth, and biology professor Irving (Gil) McNulty, worked to secure 150 acres of the land for a future botanical garden.

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In 1983, the University of Utah officially dedicated 150 acres to Red Butte Garden and Arboretum. In 1984 RBGA joined the Center for Plant Conservation. In 1985, the Garden opened to the public. In 1986, the Garden hosted the first season of the Outdoor Summer Concert Series. In 1990, 4.5 miles of hiking trails were established for enjoyable hiking with access to valley vistas. The Visitors Center opened in 1994. Many of the 13 formal display gardens as well as the Floral Walk and Waysides were established in the 90s. The water pavilion opened in 1992. The Terrace Gardens, including the Fragrance, Herb and Medicinal gardens opened in 1996. The Children’s Garden was dedicated in 1999. 2002 marked the dedication of the Orangerie. In 2003, the Garden built greenhouses to grow most of the flowering annuals used on the grounds and to support plant conservation research efforts. In 2008, the new amphitheatre debuted to world-class performers and tens of thousands of guests. The Rose Garden was dedicated on a rainy June afternoon in 2009. After 25 years of successful growth, Red Butte Garden and Arboretum is now the largest botanical garden in the intermountain west that grows, tests and exhibits plants. We are the fifth youngest “large” garden in the nation. To fulfill its mission going forward, RBGA partners with many horticulture societies and efforts such as the Utah Native Plant Society, the World Seed Banking effort, and the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta. RBGA has come a long way in the last 25 years but much remains to be done. The next 25 years should be just as exciting as the first 16, 25, 27, 41, and 80.

RE D Gala

BUTTE 2010 GARDEN Save the Date Friday, June 18th, 2010

Honoring Ezekiel R. Dumke Jr. & Katherine W. Dumke

for An

Evening in the Garden

CELEBRATING RSVP by May 22nd, 2010 - call

25 YEARS 801 585 3813. For more information visit www.redbuttegarden.org/gala

OF MEMORIES www.redbuttegarden.org

Garden Fresh

Warm Dandelion Greens with Roasted Garlic Dressing

Recipes

Salad:

6 cups bite-size pieces dandelion greens or spinach (about 1 bunch), tough stems removed Roasted Garlic Dressing (recipe follows) 1 medium shallot, ﬁnely chopped 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

1. Place dandelion greens (or spinach) in a large salad bowl. 2. Heat roasted garlic dressing in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm, 1-2 min. add shallot and simmer until the shallot is softened, 3-5 min. Pour the warm dressing over the greens and toss until they are wilted and coated. add pine nuts and goat cheese and toss again, slightly melting the cheese with the warm greens. Season with pepper. Makes 4 servings.

Roasted Garlic Dressing:

1 large head or 2 small heads garlic 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons balsamic or red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/8 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. rub off the excess papery skin from garlic without separating cloves. Slice tips off the head (or heads), exposing the ends of the cloves. Place garlic on a piece of foil, drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and wrap in foil. bake in baking dish until the garlic is very soft, 40 min - 1 hr. unwrap, let cool slightly. 3. Squeeze the garlic pulp into a blender (discard skins). add remaining 3 tbsp oil, vinegar, lime juice, salt & pepper. blend or process until smooth. Makes a scant 1/2 cup.

Nasturtium Salad To submit your Garden Fresh Recipe: e-mail bryn.ramjoue@ redbutte.utah.edu or by mail to: Communications 300 wakara way Salt Lake City, ut 84108

Wendy Loyning, Red Butte Garden Membership Manager

Ingredients:

Salad greens Fresh Pears (tomatoes are also great!) Blue cheese Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Nasturtiums

Directions

toss salad, sliced pears, blue cheese, olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Plate and add nasturtium flowers on top (they have a radish flavor to them and come in yellow, orange and red). Edible flowers can be purchased at Whole Foods.

RED BUTTE GARDEN ANNUAL BENEFIT PLANT SALE Friday, May 7th, 1PM - 8PM: Members only, *memberships may be purchased at the gate Saturday, May 8th, 9aM - 3PM: open the the Public

It’s time once again to grab your wish-lists and gardening questions, and come support the garden at our annual plant sale fundraiser! we carry an impressive selection of herbs, annuals, vegetables, perennials for sun or shade, ornamental grasses, shrubs, conifers, roses, vines, and trees. not to mention the best selection of natives and drought tolerant plants you’ll find! with the increasing popularity of vegetables, we will not only offer quantities, but more varieties as well, including heirloom tomatoes and varieties suited for patio containers. this year’s event coincides with Mother’s day weekend. what a great way to find a special gift for mom that she will enjoy all season, or for years to come. we will offer a selection of

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hanging baskets, or we can plant a custom designed basket or patio container while you shop! as always, we will have many helpful staff and volunteers on hand to answer your gardening questions and help you find the right plants for your unique situation. the event will again be in Cottam’s grove; follow the signs from wakara way to the parking lot and entrance on Connor road. remember, this fundraiser supports the gardens and programs at red butte garden. what a lovely way to improve your home landscape while supporting your public garden.

pLanning & Construction By Jim Bach, Landscape Architect

Bridge and Rose House:

update

Gently arcing down from the Ring Garden to the rear of the Amphitheatre stage, a new bridge will be a popular discovery for Garden visitors this spring. The bridge, 8’ wide and decked with the same beautiful Ipe wood that adorns the Amphitheatre fence, hovers over the willow and dogwood, offering a unique aerial view of the creek bed. The bridge will be open to visitors at most times during the growing season, but closed when concerts or events in the Rose Garden require access control and during winter conditions. Delayed by a number of surprises including a University requirement to install a new fire hydrant, construction of the Rose House has been deferred until after the 2010 concert season. The design is complete and ready to bid, but the March through June construction time frame infringes on half of the concert season. The Rose House space will be tented again over the summer for concert and Gala use.

Visitor Center Expansion:

Visitor Center construction is accelerating and the full expansion on the south side is walled in and weather tight. Interior walls are painted, flooring is being installed and the gift shop fixtures have been delivered. Gift shop completion is slated for the 3rd week of February and completion of the office area is projected for March 10. We expect to move into the new space in the middle of March following installation of built-in office furnishings and network communications. The connector between Visitor Center and Orangerie should also be completed in the middle of March, the date dependent on the delivery of structural steel that completes the building framing. Timing for opening the west wall of the Orangerie into the newly constructed vestibule space will be coordinated around the Orangerie event schedule. The small landscape area affected by connector construction will be repaired and the facility ready for a busy April season.

New Wayside:

A gift from the Hobbs family will bring a new wayside to the native area above the Children’s Garden this summer. Sited to command a view of Hobb’s Peak near Mount Olympus, the wayside will feature a circular stone wall, paving and an overhead shade structure. The wayside lies at the junction of paths above the Sprout House, offering seating for hikers.

November 2009 – January 2010

Planned Giving Consider a charitable or estate planning gift. we invite you to explore with us the many ways planned gifts can be used to help the garden achieve important missions in education, conservation, botanical display, and community enrichment, while meeting your financial and planning needs. red butte garden is grateful for all gifts and welcomes the opportunity to work with you and your personal advisors to determine what may be appropriate for you. all inquiries and communications are held in strictest confidence and without obligation. Please

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den's development director, Chris agnello at (801) 5855658 or executive director, gregory J. Lee at (801) 5813878 for further information.

In Memory of: Leila Balis Alvin Thomas Bleak Catherine Giardina Die Renate Livsey Pahnke

Paulyne & Rod Preator Tom Rokich Millicent Wells

In Honor of: Barbara & Frank Wood

For Memorial gift information call Wendy Loyning at (801) 585-3813

www.redbuttegarden.org

MAXIMIZE Your Membership Benefits This Spring! These events are FREE for members and are included with the price of admission for non-members - No Registration Required.

*to become a member call 801.585.3813 or visit www.redbuttegarden.org. RICHARD VROOM FRED MONTAGUE LECTURE WATERCOLOR EXHIBIT, UTAH LANDSCAPES February 26 – March 14 richard Vroom is a self-taught artist that has been painting for 15 years. He is a watercolor instructor for the university of utah’s Continuing education department and has taught watercolor courses at red butte garden. Vroom was drawn to watercolor as his medium of choice because of the challenging techniques. He prefers to paint subjects with strong light sources, which help create luminous beauty when transposed into watercolor.

THE GLOBAL IMPERATIVE FOR THE LOCAL GARDEN March 31, Wednesday, 7 pm In today’s world of population growth, global change, biodiversity loss, pollution, resource depletion, competition, & conflict—thoughtful citizens seek activities & actions that promote sustainability & justice. In Fred Montague’s thinking, several million local gardens could begin to address our most troubling modern problems of environmental quality, human health, wilderness preservation, & sustainability. the first million gardens begins with the one you plant this spring.

BEGINNERS BOUNTY: VEGETABLE GARDENING 101

ORCHID SHOW

March 2, Tuesday, 6 PM – 8 PM want to grow your own veggies, but aren’t quite sure where to begin? In this class, intended for the novice gardener, we will offer basic information about garden preparation and growing vegetables. we will cover site selection, soil preparation, fertilizer, water, and mulch. we will also offer advice regarding crop selection, planting times, starting seeds and transplanting. teacher: Marita tewes tyrolt, director of Horticulture

April 3 & 4 Fascinating & unique orchids from the utah orchid Society will be on display in the richard K. Hemingway orangerie. Members of the society will be on hand to answer questions & offer advice about growing & caring for orchids. there will be a large selection of orchids for sale at prices sure to fit any budget.

NATE PACK ART EXHIBIT

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April 9 – May 3 “using familiar images from the world of sports, music, & childhood play, nate Pack takes seemingly FRED MONTAGUE entertaining & juvenile images & permeates them ECOLOGICAL GARDENING EXHIBIT, THE GLOBAL with peculiar angles, bold use of color and sense of IMPERATIVE FOR THE LOCAL GARDEN form. His work is no child’s play. ... Pack crams his arMarch 19 – April 4 rangements with stylistic charm & pushes the concept this exhibit provides the global imperative and the of the narrative to a new whimsical dimension.” ecological rationale for gardening to become one of the most effective environmental actions anyone undertakes and is based on the principles and concepts outlined in Fred Montague’s new hand-lettered book -”Gardening: An Ecological Approach (to human health, community health, and global health).” Montague is a Professor of biology at the university of utah. He teaches courses in wildlife ecology, environmental science, the literature of ecology, global environmental issues, and ecological gardening.

BIRDING

APRIL 17, SATURDAY 9AM – NOON APRIL 22, THURSDAY 7:30AM - 9:30AM APRIL 27, TUESDAY 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM MAY 1, SATURDAY 9AM - NOON MAY 13, THURSDAY 7:30AM - 9:30AM MAY 22, SATURDAY 9AM - NOON MAY 25, TUESDAY 7:30-9:30AM bring your binoculars and join us for a morning walk when the garden is full of wildlife activity. bullock’s oriole, western tanager, downy woodpecker, and american gold Finch are just some of the birds you are likely to see. arline Sant, red butte garden Volunteer leads morning bird watching.

DANIEL RAMJOUÉ ART EXHIBIT

May 6 – May 30 Known for his florals, ramjoué is passionate about oil on canvas - about how paint is a medium and allows the texture and quality of the substance to be a part of the image. His images are urban scenes, & florals. Lately he has taken realism to an extreme place pushing his interest in portraying energy in his scenes.

BULB SHOW & COMPETITION

April 17 & 18 welcome spring by joining the fun at the red butte garden’s annual bulb Show and Competition. bring in your blooms and submit them for display and judging in this competition. open to everyone. don’t let your little ones miss out on the youth division with ribbons awarded to each entry. Play bulb bingo with your kids, or just enjoy the beauty and inspiration of the hundreds of thousands of bulbs that springtime offers at red butte garden. Competition entries accepted Saturday 8am – 10am, vase provided. More information available at redbuttegarden.org

ARBOR DAY 2010 - FREE DAY

April 30, Friday 9 AM- 3 PM trees are terrific… and energy wise! there’s no better place than red butte garden to celebrate arbor day! as utah’s very own arboretum, we can’t wait to share with you the wonderful world of trees. Join us for a fun day of activities and Interactive exploration Stations throughout the garden. all participants take home a tree! Free daY For eVerYone thanks to Salt Lake County residents & Zoo, arts, and Parks.

BONSAI SHOW

May 7 - 9 Come explore the millennia-old art form of bonsai at red butte garden as members of the bonsai Club of utah display trees from their collections as well as answer questions and demonstrate different bonsai techniques. trees and supplies will be available for purchase.

MOTHER’S DAY JEWELRY SHOW

May 9, Sunday, 11am – 7pm Looking for a special gift idea for Mom this Mother’s day? bring her to red butte garden to spend some quality time strolling through the garden during one of the most beautiful months of the year. after your walk, surprise her by letting her pick out her own gift at our Mother’s day Jewelry Show. browse through unique, handmade jewelry by some of utah’s finest artists and jewelers.

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VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHT

By Marianne Zenger, Volunteer Coordinator

When volunteers love their assigned tasks, it shows. Dee Munson is one of the many fantastic Red Butte Garden volunteers who finds her time spent teaching children about the wonders of nature rewarding and fulfilling. For many years Dee volunteered in her children’s school assisting with science and art programs. As they grew she missed working with kids. Then two years ago, Dee saw an ad for Red Butte Garden School Program volunteers and signed up for the semi-annual training. The training, conducted by Nick Rothacher, the School Programs Manager, convinced Dee to become a volunteer; however, it was the enthusiastic faces of the 1st and 2nd grade kids that sealed the deal. Dee has hosted kids on tours of the Garden for several seasons and is returning for more fun. “The best part about working with kids is explaining something to them and seeing the light go on in their mind. There are few things as rewarding.” Having a living classroom helps as well. “When you can share the views and smells it makes a lasting impression on them.” Bubblegum smelling chamomile sure keeps them excited to learn and experience more! Dee loves the flexibility of volunteering with School Programs. “I am able to volunteer once or twice a week depending on my schedule and its seasonal so I can be home with my kids in the summer and on the slopes in the winter.” According to Rothacher, “Dee is always happy to be at the Garden, and the students and staff sense that. In addition to her enthusiasm, Dee is a great educator and loves to share her knowledge of the natural world.” Red Butte Garden is lucky to have volunteers like Dee to inspire new generations of botanists, gardeners and ecologists. If you would like to learn more about volunteering with School Programs visit www.redbuttegarden.org or call 801 585 5688. Training is required and provided. Enthusiasm and dedication are essential.

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By Crystal Reece, Horticulturist

With their exotic, tropical look, it may be surprising to know that several species of bamboo are hardy enough to grow in Utah. In many parts of the world, bamboos are grown for food, construction materials, and many useful objects, but in the U.S. they are mainly grown as garden ornamentals. Bamboos are members of the grass family. Like grasses, they spread by sending out underground stems, called rhizomes, into the surrounding soil. The rate at which rhizomes grow determines a bamboo’s growth habit. Rhizomes of “running” bamboos can grow several feet per year, and in many situations will need to be contained. Clumping bamboos are more well-behaved and only increase in width by a few inches each year. In 2006, Red Butte Garden started growing several bamboos to evaluate their potential for Utah gardens. We are particularly excited about several varieties, all of them native to East Asia. Tall species include Sasa kurilensis, Indocalamus latifolius, and Phyllostachys aureosulcata, or Yellow Groove, which has lovely yellow stems, called culms. These running bamboos grow at least 6 feet tall and are suitable for hedges or screens. Shorter running bamboos that are two to four feet tall can be used as groundcovers. Sasa veitchi, the beautifully striped Sasaella masamuneana ‘Albostriata’ and Pleioblastus viridistriatus, or Dwarf Greenstripe are just a few that can grow in Utah. Fargesia nitida, Fountain Bamboo, is a clumping species with dark purplish culms that work well as an accent plant or a hedge. These bamboos, except Dwarf Greenstripe, are evergreen. Bamboos prefer a loamy, evenly moist, mulched soil. They will grow well in sun or shade, depending on the species. When given the proper care, a bamboo will add beauty to your garden for many years.

march

Plant highlight: Mini bulbs: snowdrops, crocus, squill Come visit our new, larger gift Shop

Come Up Often! things not to miss: background - pics of flowers that are in bloom in specific month

foreground - events: plant sale Plant highlight: 200,000 concert ticket sales Spring bulbs in bloom - lineup early april - ticket sales to members mid april rsvp for the gala orchid Show april 3 - 4 camps

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Summer Concert Series announced Spring bulb Show april 17 - 18 arbor day, april 30, a ZaP Free day

Plant highlight: Iris, wisteria, Crabapples, Peony, Lilac rSVP for the 2010 gala

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annual Fundraiser Plant Sale May 7 - 8 Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day Jewelry Show May 9 bonsai Show May 7 - 9

PrIVate tourS: do you know where to find sego lilies at red butte garden? what the oak sculpture represents? when the wisteria bloom? red butte garden guides and docents know! Schedule a private tour with one of our garden docents to experience red butte garden. Knowledgeable docents can guide you through the formal gardens as they educate you and your group on the wonderful history, award winning designs, views and beautifully diverse plants and scents found throughout red butte garden. 15 www.redbuttegarden.org Call 801.585.5688 to schedule a private tour.

Plant to know: Sego Lilies- Beyond the Flower By Sylvia Torti, 2004, Revised by Rita Dodge 2010 After a long, cold winter, the first colors of spring arrive in the form of the green shoots and flowers of our native bulbs. It is not just coincidence that our state flower is also a bulb. The Sego Lily was adopted in 1911 as the state flower because of its exquisite beauty as well as its food value to Native Americans and Pioneers. This sentinel of late spring can be found in all Utah counties, as well as other states. Scientifically known as Calochortus nuttallii, it is the most widespread species within the Calochortus genus. This species was named after Thomas Nuttall, a naturalist, who collected the Sego Lily in 1811 on a trip along the upper Missouri River. The beauty of the Sego Lily is quite captivating when it is in bloom; the three broad petals come in white, cream, or lavender. Each with a yellow base that is brightly streaked or spotted with purple. These bright colors are primarily to T H E U N I V E RS I T Y OF U TA H attract various pollinators such as beetles and Pollinators find their 300bees. Wakara Way, SLC, can UT, 84108 • 801re585 0556 ward in the dense patch of hairs at the base of the petals where small amounts of nectar are present.

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Below-ground, the Sego Lily has an amazing mechanism to move it’s bulb through the soil to an optimal depth. Following germination at or near the soil surface, the small bulb slowly moves deeper into the soil profile by contractile roots until it reaches a depth of 10 cm or more. The Sego Lily reproduces by seed and also vegetatively by bulbils at below-ground leaf axils.

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While you might be hoping to plant the Sego Lily removing any part of the plant from nature is strictly TH E in U your N I Vgarden, E R S I harvesting T Y O F or UT AH 300 Wakara SLC, UT, 84108 801 585 0556 and there are also several other beautiful prohibited by state law. Bulbs may be purchased fromWay, authorized native•plant providers Calochortus species that are horticulturally available. Most Calochortus species need excellent drainage and no water during the summer months when the plant is dormant, thus making them great specimens for the xeriscaped yard! Where might you find the Sego Lily when it’s in bloom? It pops up all along the foothills of the Wasatch Range, including the Red Butte Garden Natural Area. Most are found growing solitary, but the occasional hillside covered in Sego Lilies is quite the reward for 300 Wakara Way, the botanical hunter and hiker alike!

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Location: Visitor Center, Gift Shop, & Mailing Address: 300 wakara way Salt Lake City, ut 84108 Phone: (801) 585-0556 Fax: (801) 585-6491 Website: www.redbuttegarden.org Comments: (801) 581-4938 or email bryn.ramjoue@redbutte.utah.edu

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Garden Adventures

Seed Sowing Party 13 Spring March 13, Saturday, 10 AM-11:30AM

the first day of spring is fast approaching and the plants and animals are gearing up for the new season. Let’s wander the awakening garden and see how things fared before heading back to em’s Sprout House for a seed sowing party! we’ll plant a variety of vegetable seeds to get them growing in time for our own gardens.

Fox Families 27 Fantastic March 27, Saturday, 10 AM-11:30AM

did you know that the garden is home to multiple fox families. these fantastic animals are year-round residents, and we will take you on a journey to learn about where they live. we will practice track and scat identification, hiking safety, and how to best detect their dens in nature.

Beauties 10 Bulbaceous April 10, Saturday, 10 AM-11:30AM

this year’s bulb display is going to knock your socks off! Join us for a private tour of the new Floral walk bulb display with expert horticulturist Crystal reese, who oversees the exciting project. once the beauty has inspired us, we’ll create mixed media works of art in em’s Sprout House.

Day in Action! 24 Earth April 24, Saturday, 10 AM-11:30AM

Join us in observing earth day by assisting our horticulture staff with a re-vegetation project in the natural area. after some rewarding work, we’ll head back to the Sprout House for drinks & snacks. each participant will receive a tree seedling to plant at home and help remove some carbon dioxide from the air! don’t forget your work gloves and sturdy shoes.

Herb Garden 8 Patio May 8, Saturday, 10 AM-11:30AM

we set aside some of our favorite herbs for this exclusive kid’s class. we’ll visit the Herb garden to learn about our favorite herbs, and then return to em’s Sprout House to create individual patio gardens.

Metamorphosis Insectigations

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Insects including cicadas, mantids, and dragonflies experience what is called gradual, or incomplete metamorphosis. Join us for a class that focuses on the life stages of these magnificent insects, including an art project and a hike through the natural area in search of signs of insect casings.

garden adventures are for kids. they start promptly at 10 aM in em’s Sprout House. Space is limited to 25 participants. ages 4-12 are welcome with a caregiver. no infants please. Members: $5/ nonmembers: $7. registration required. Limit of one caregiver per participant. (registration not required for caregiver) 801.581.8454 or on our website. *See insert for Kids Summer Camps Calendar.

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Daffodils

by William Wordsworth,

submitted by Cynthia Buckingham, garden member

I wander’d lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the Milky Way, They stretch’d in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay; Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance. The waves beside them danced; but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company: I gazed--and gazed--but little thought What wealth the show to me had brought: For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.