Summer 2014 Issue jun • jul • aug The Rose Garden Turns Five Plant Your Container Garden Monday Family Nights WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG
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Ring Garden
Editors
Bryn Ramjoué, Kate Randall
Gregory Lee, Jill Frei, Scott Mower, Meghan Eames, Jim Bach Contributing Writers
Contributing Photographers
Pierce McConnell, Meghan Eames, Jim Bach, Jason Baker, Kate Randall Graphic Designer Pierce
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Red Butte Garden, a part of the University of Utah, is a nonprofit organization located in Salt Lake City, Utah. With 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 © 2014 Red Butte Garden. All rights reserved.
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This summer marks the fifth anniversary of the opening of Red Butte Garden’s McCarthey Family Rose Garden. Every year since its opening it has become more beautiful. Unlike traditional rose gardens; ours doesn’t contain formal rows of roses. The design intent was to create a look that demonstrates the integration of roses with companion plants which complement the form and color of the roses. Within the Rose Garden there are a series of sub-gardens, each with its own color motif. The Celebration Garden surrounding the Rose House is white, the Overlook Garden is red, the Ring Garden is planted in the warm tones of yellow, orange, and salmon-colored blossoms, and the Wedding Garden features pinks and softer pastel-hued blossoms. In the original planting of the Rose Garden, Red Butte Garden made fundamental design decisions reflective of our commitment to the sustainability and long-term health of our gardens and lands. Rather than planting larger plants to create an immediately appealing look, we chose smaller plants that would grow into the spaces created for them, thereby ensuring healthier root masses and greater individual plant longevity. Whenever possible, we also selected, for the same reason, roses grown on their own rootstocks. If you haven’t visited the Rose Garden in the last few years, you will be surprised and delighted to see how its plants have grown and filled in their spaces. As originally planted, the Rose Garden contained 798 rose plants, representing 112 different varieties. After five years of refining and adding to our rose collection, it now contains 884 rose plants representing 136 different rose cultivars. The roses are presented in a variety of forms, from miniatures to shrubs, to climbers and groundcovers, and in a variety of contexts ranging from formal in the Ring Garden to informal landscapes, hedges, pergolas, and trellises. In addition to its roses, the Rose Garden, with its 50-plus other members of the rose family, also showcases the color, fragrance, form, flowers, fruits, and foliage of things rosaceous. And while the spring bulb blooms are over for this year, I encourage you to come back next March and April to enjoy the 161,264 blooming bulbs planted in the Rose Garden since its opening five years ago. And then try to magine what the next five years will bring for this stunning garden!
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Rose House
- Gregory J. Lee, Executive Director
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
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MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMBERSHIP: ACTIVITIES FREE WITH GARDEN MEMBERSHIP/ADMISSION
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THE CHILDREN’S GARDEN CELEBRATES ANOTHER BIRTHDAY!
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SUNDANCE INSTITUTE SUMMER SERIES ART EXHIBITS
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PLANT HIGHLIGHT: SEGO LILIES A NEW GARDEN SCULPTURE
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SUMMER WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
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THRILLER, FILLER, & SPILLER BY SCOTT MOWER
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2014 OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES LINEUP
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FREE HORTICULTURE LECTURES STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES ROSE SHOW AND COMPETITION
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TRIBUTES & MEMORIALS
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
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GARDEN IMPROVEMENTS
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CAMPOUTS & SUMMER CAMPS
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GARDEN ADVENTURES
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2014 SUMMER EVENTS CALENDAR
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MONDAY FAMILY NIGHTS
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MAXIMIZE Your Membership Benefits This
Summer!
These activities are FREE for Garden Members and are included with the price of admission for the General Public. Early Morning Bird Watching
June 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 July 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2, 16, 30 9:00 - 11:30AM Bring your binoculars and take a morning walk when the Garden is full of wildlife activity. Bullock’s Oriole, Western Tanager, Downy Woodpecker, and American Gold Finch are just a few of the feathered friends you are likely to see. Class is intended for adults. In case of inclement weather, please call 801.585.0556 to check event status. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CALL 801.581.8454 OR ONLINE AT WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG
CARE AND CULTURE OF ROSES
JUNE 14, SATURDAY 1:00 – 3:00PM Roses continue to be among the most popular of garden flowers, yet many people feel too intimidated to grow them. Discover how easy it is to select and grow roses in your own garden. Learn the proper use and care of different types of roses – including hybrid teas, shrub roses, and climbers – as well as techniques for pruning, irrigation, weed control, and winter protection. A tour in our Rose Garden will be included. Bob Bauer, Utah Rose Society. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CALL 801.581.8454 OR ONLINE AT WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG
Monday Family Nights
June 9, 16, July 7, 14, August 4, 11 6:00 - 8:00PM Bring your family and a picnic and enjoy an evening filled with music and dance from around the world. Performances begin at 6:00 and 7:00PM. See ad on back cover for more information.
Evening Exploration: Garden Tour
June 10 & July 15, Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:30PM August 7, Thursday 7:00 - 8:30PM Join us for an exploration of what’s blooming throughout the Garden. Come once or come often to walk with one of our fabulous Garden Guides and take an intimate look at the Garden and see how it changes throughout the season. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard. Limited to 20 participants. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CALL 801.581.8454 OR ONLINE AT WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG
Stop and smell the roses show & competition
June 14, Saturday, Noon - 4:00PM The Utah Rose Society will host their annual Rose Show in the Red Butte Garden Rose House this year. Enter a rose of your own, or just attend the show and view them as an inspiration for your own garden. If you would like to know the names of your roses, bring them to the show for identification. There will also be roses available for purchase. Registration not required.
Natural Area Hike
June 22, Sunday 10:00AM - NOON Join us for an exploration of what’s blooming in our “back forty.” Walk with a trained volunteer to take a closer look at the Natural Area. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Meet in Visitor Center courtyard. Limited to 20 participants. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CALL 801.581.8454 OR ONLINE AT WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG
Free Horticulture Spotlight Lecture Series
Competition entries accepted from 7:00 - 9:00AM
June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29 Mondays, 6:30 - 7:30PM See ad on page 12.
Contact Elise Hutchings for details: 801.484.1156 or email: elisehut1@aol.com
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. www.extension.usu.edu/saltlake
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The Children’s Garden Celebrates Another Birthday!
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By: Jill Frei, Red Butte Garden Horticulturalist
It is hard to believe that the Children’s Garden is 15 years old this year! It is incredible to think that the first kids to explore the Children’s Garden are now young adults? Perhaps some now have young children of their own. The Children’s Garden presents opportunities for kids to gain knowledge and appreciation for plants through hands-on experience in a playful and educational setting. This garden has three distinct areas: The Adventure Garden, The Discovery Garden, and The Explorer Garden. Each area offers activities for children of any age. There is also the Sprout House, which serves as a greenhouse and classroom for pint-sized gardeners. It is a fun place for children to play and learn about plants; and a fun place for adults to get in touch with their inner-child. Saturday morning Garden Adventures classes, Summer Camp, and even garden-themed birthday parties are held in the Children’s Garden. When it’s hot, kids love to get wet in the interactive Snake Fountain and explore plants in shady areas, or insects in the grotto.
Sprout House
Each year Red Butte Garden staff develop a new theme for the seasonal plant displays. Past themes have included the Olympic Games, Weird Vegetables, All About Art, and Past Presidents. This summer the theme will be to experience fairy tales through the world of plants: • • • • • • • •
The Little Mermaid is in her bed under the sea, pining to be a part of our world. Imagine that you are ‘under the sea’ with our collection of succulents and other underwater look-a-likes. Rapunzel is hiding way up in her tower surrounded by vegetables reminiscent of those grown in the Witch’s garden. You’ll find some beastly plants, such as prickly porcupine tomato, alongside some beauties, and an enchanted red rose in our Beauty and the Beast Garden. Decide for yourself—which are ‘Beauties’ and which are ‘Beasts’? A bed full of candy-inspired flowers like Chocolate Cosmos, ‘Peppermint Stick’ Zinnia, and ‘Cotton Candy’ Morning Glory could be tempting for Hansel and Gretel. Will you be tempted? Someone is off to visit Grandma, but who is in her bed? Could you please warn Red-Riding Hood that Grandma doesn’t seem to be herself lately? Seven dwarf conifers will keep Snow White and her flowers company. Can you guess their names? Thumbelina has made her tiny summer home here in a tiny garden. Can you guess where it is? Keep an eye out for shoes filled with dazzling plants. Which one do you think is Cinderella’s?
Don’t miss these and other fairy tales planted in the Children’s Garden this summer. We’ll see you soon! If you are interested in holding a birthday party in the Children’s Garden, please call 801.581.8454 or email: amie.cox@redbutte.utah.edu
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Melissa Hughston MAY 9 - JUNE 8
Paul Dougan
June 13 - July 6 Artist Reception June 15, 5 - 7PM
ART exhibits
Did you know the Visitor Center functions as an art gallery for local artists who specialize in nature-based art?
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July 11 - August 3 Artist Reception July 12, 2 - 5PM
Sarina Villareal
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PLANT HIGHLIGHT: Sego Lilies
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Published in 2010 Spring Newsletter, Updated by Kate Randall 2014
The Sego Lily (Calochortus nuttallii) was adopted in 1911 as the official state flower of Utah. According to Kate C. Snow, President of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (1929-33), in a letter dated April 17, 1930, she says, “Between 1840 and 1851 food became scarce in Utah due to a crop-devouring plague of crickets. During this time Utah families were put on rations and learned to find and eat the soft bulbous root of the Sego Lily.” Roots were roasted, boiled, or made into a porridge by pioneers and Native Americans. “The memory of this, quite as much as the natural beauty of the flower, caused it to be selected years later by the legislature as the floral emblem of the State.” (Pioneer, Utah’s Online Library / www.pioneer.utah.gov) The word “Sego” is a Native American (Shoshonean) word thought to mean “edible bulb.” The Sego Lily is a species within the genus Calochortus, in a sub-group generally referred to as Mariposa Lilies. In addition to the Sego Lily there are six other Calochortus species found in Utah with color ranging from white to yellow, orange, and lavender. The specific epithet nuttallii is named after botanist Thomas Nuttall, who collected the Sego Lily in 1811 on a trip along the upper Missouri River, and was officially attached to the Calochortus genus in 1857. The plant is native to many other western states including the Dakotas, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado.
The 6 -18 inch tall flowering perennial thrives in desert-like conditions and blooms in May and June. When in bloom, the beauty of the Sego Lily is quite captivating with its goblet-shaped, satin-like flowers. The three broad petals appear in white, cream, or tinged lavender with a purple-colored band radiating from its yellow base. Bulbs may be purchased from authorized native plant growers, where you can also find several other beautiful species of Calochortus to plant. Most Calochortus prefer sandy soil, excellent drainage, and no water during the hot summer months when the plant is dormant, making them great specimens for a xeriscaped yard. The best place to see Sego Lilies are when they pop up 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 the botanical hunter and hiker alike!
“Bathing Girl” Sculpture Gregory Mutasa, Zimbabwe, b. 1959
Gift from Irene Oliekan, In Memory of Herman and Cora K. Oliekan Gregory Mutasa lives in Harare, Zimbabwe and belongs to the Shona Nation, the largest population group in his country. He began his trade in cabinetwork where he embraced the art of fine finishing. When he began carving stone in the early 1980’s, it became clear that he was talented and his creations were interesting and original. Mutasa’s fine work has since flourished and has achieved wide acclaim. Galleries all over the world are naming him as a leading stone sculptor. Mutasa favors the female form, family, and daily life. He enjoys working with hard stone from the geological family of Serpentine including Butterjade, Springstone, Dolomite, and Lepidolite. A characteristic of Mutasa’s detailed work, carried over from his early cabinetry days, is his attention to the polish and perfect finish of the stone. You will find Bathing Girl in a secluded spot near the pond in the lower garden. We thank Irene Oliekan for such a beautiful gift. WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG
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SUmmer WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES
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
Yoga in the Garden
June 10 - July 17, Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30AM August 5 - September 11, Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30AM Join us for Yoga in the Garden this summer. Intended for all levels, from beginners to those who practice more regularly, this six-week experience is aimed at enhancing your quality of well being in a unique and thriving environment. Kristin Vance of Fluid Heart Yoga, leads a style of Yoga called Vinyasa, or movement with breath. It is a creative practice of movement with a focus on connection, reconnecting with your authentic and creative self, as well as your awareness in movement and as a way of being. You are encouraged to come as you are, with no expectations of what you ought to know about Yoga or being flexible. It is not a competition of flexibility it is simply a practice of awareness in playful movement, where you will gain flexibility and leave feeling rejuvenated. GARDEN MEMBERS: $125 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $145
Garden Treasures: Salt Lake Tour (LLHG 545)
June 10 - 17, Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30PM You’ve seen pictures of spectacular gardens in your favorite magazines, but now you can see them first hand. Treat your senses to an array of sights, smells, and sounds while visiting garden treasures in the Salt Lake area. We’ll leisurely wonder through five or more gardens discussing garden design, plant selection, water features, outdoor living spaces, container plants, and more. Take home some great ideas for your own garden and learn what makes a yard a garden. Special fee includes a box lunch and van transportation. GARDEN MEMBERS: $50 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $55
Cooking in the Garden: Indian Cuisine
June 12, July 17 & August 7, Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30PM Join instructor Purnima Gandhi in the Herb Garden as she prepares a complete menu of delicious Indian Cuisine while providing step-by-step procedures for each dish. This relaxed, interactive format encourages informative discussions to help you prepare the dishes with confidence at home. Menu will include: appetizer, meat dish, vegetarian dish, rice, sweet dish, and Indian condiments. Participants will also receive a personal recipe packet to take home, as well as tastings of each of the dishes prepared. Meet in the Red Butte Garden Courtyard. Limited to 12 participants. GARDEN MEMBERS: $45 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $55
Living Wreath Workshop (LLHG 588) June 14, Saturday 10:00AM - Noon Spend a morning at Red Butte Garden creating a beautiful, living, succulent wreath. These versatile wreaths can grace your garden, become the dramatic center-piece that sets the mood for a special dinner, or a unique accent for a door or a mantel. We’ll provide a 13-inch frame, moss, and succulent plants, as well as cover the care and maintenance of your living wreath. You’re sure to become the envy of the neighborhood with this statement of true living beauty. GARDEN MEMBERS: $68 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $71
Garden Maintenance
(LLHG 547) June 10 - 24, Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00PM Gardens grow, and that can be both a blessing and a curse. The fresh young blooms of spring fade, stalks bend and droop, groundcover runs amok, and spent flowers turn brown on their stems. What’s a gardener to do? With a little maintenance know-how, you can extend the bloom of some favorite perennials, get a second bloom from others, control invasive plantings, prop or strengthen weak stems, and overall neaten your summer and fall garden. Join us for three evenings in the garden as we get handson experience deadheading, pruning, thinning, dividing, and transplanting—and keep your garden looking grand all season long. Limited to 16 participants. GARDEN MEMBERS: $65 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $72 8
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Vertical Gardening - Living Walls (LLHG 571)
June 18, Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00PM We all want exquisite gardens, but time-crunched lifestyles, shrinking spaces, and a commitment to sustainable choices is changing our definition of what a garden can be. Take your garden to the next level by discovering its vertical spaces. Filled with inspiring photos and innovative approaches, this class will highlight a range of vertical gardening ideas from living walls to upright vegetable gardens. Each participant will have the opportunity to plant a small Woolly Pocket to take home to begin their vertical gardening adventure. GARDEN MEMBERS: $60 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $63
Botanical Sampler Workshop
June 25, 26, 27, & 28, Wednesday - Friday 6:00 - 9:00PM Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Have you ever wanted to dabble in botanical art but not sure if it’s for you? Here’s your chance to have a handson experience with three different mediums; graphite, watercolor, and pen and ink techniques used in traditional botanical art and illustration. Open the door to the beautiful world of botanical art by rendering a provided plant in all three mediums and learn about botanical art history. All levels welcome. Participants should bring lunch and beverage on Saturday. Limited to 20 participants.
Living Picture Workshop
JULY 12, Saturday 9:00AM - Noon Create a uniquely beautiful, living, succulent mosaic “picture.” These versatile mosiacs can add variety to your garden, become the dramatic centerpiece for a special occasion or an accent for a door or mantle. We’ll provide the 8”x 8” square box, moss, and succulent plants, as well as cover the care and maintenance of your living picture. With this statement of true living beauty, you’re sure to become the envy of the neighborhood. Limited to 16 participants. GARDEN MEMBERS: $45 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $55
GARDEN MEMBERS: $150 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $170
Designing with Fresh Flowers (LLHG 592) June 26, July 17, & August 14, Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30PM Learn the fundamentals of floral design and create traditional-style arrangements in this hands-on workshop. We’ll cover the technical tricks of floral arranging, as well as composition, color, and design. Each week, you’ll design and create beautiful arrangements from a variety of flowers, including fresh garden cuttings, and then take your creations home to enjoy. All materials are provided. Class meets in the Red Butte Garden Greenhouse. GARDEN MEMBERS: $131 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $139
Water Features for the Home Garden (LLHG 507)
JULY 8 - 15, TuESDAYS 6:30 - 9:00PM Soothing sound, cooling effect, and providing habitat for wildlife are all reasons to consider adding water to your garden. A water garden can be as simple as a waterproof container with a small pump or as elaborate as a pond with a waterfall or stream. In this class, we’ll cover different types of water gardens, pumps, location, basic installation, and maintenance, as well as guidelines for water garden costs.
Preserving Fresh Herbs (LLHG 548) July 26, Saturday 9:00 - 11:00am You know how much flavor the fresh herbs you grow add to your summer meals. But did you know that through proper harvesting and preservation techniques, you can enjoy the essence of that flavor and fragrance all winter? In this class you’ll learn the optimal time to harvest your herbs, techniques for preserving them for later use, and the basics of cooking with both fresh and dried herbs. A tour of Red Butte Garden’s herb garden and tasty snacks made with herbs will round out the experience. GARDEN MEMBERS: $37 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $40
GARDEN MEMBERS: $50 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $55
Native Seed Collecting
August 23, Saturday 9:00AM - Noon Join us for a natural area and garden excursion to collect a variety of native seeds. You will learn when to harvest, how to handle seeds after collection, and where and how to plant them for best germination results. We’ll provide a list of plants and envelopes for seed collection. Bring hand pruners. Limited to 30 participants. GARDEN MEMBERS: $18 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $22 WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG
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Thriller, Filler, & Spiller
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By Scott Mower, Assistant RBG Greenhouse Coordinator
Do you have a bland and boring porch, deck, or front entry? Container gardens can be the perfect solution to add life and color to your home. With summer just around the corner, containers are a great place to start planting. You can try new plant combinations in containers and then apply them to other parts of your yard. Selecting plant material can be daunting, but luckily summer container gardens give the perfect opportunity to let your imagination run wild! Think outside the box by mixing outdoor annuals within your indoor houseplants—because just like you, they would love a vacation in the great outdoors. Deciding on a plant theme for each container is a good way to get started, such as a tropical theme with dwarf banana trees and citrus, mixed in with summer annuals, or try Asian inspired containers with bamboo, ferns, and coleus. Tuscan inspired containers with ornamental grasses, sunflowers, and herbs are a great choice as well. If your patio or deck is hot, try a desert-inspired theme using cacti and succulents, which do not require a lot of maintenance or water. 10
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No matter what the theme, there are three key concepts to remember when assembling your containers: 1. Thriller plants that make a bold statement such as a dwarf Citrus tree, dwarf Banana tree, ornamental grasses, Croton (Codiaeum variegatum), Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata), Flamingo Flower (Anthurium scherzerianum), Pigweed (Amaranthus), Cabbage Palm (Cordyline fruticosa), Snake Plant (Sansevieria), or the ancient Sego Palm (Cycad). 2. Filler plants that add texture and contrast to your container such as Ferns, Dahlias, Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides), Caladium (Caladium bicolor), Nephthytis (Syngonium podophyllum), African Daisies (Arctotis stoechadifolia), Lantanas (Lantana hybrid), Zinnias (Zinnia elegans), and Coral Bells (Heuchera). 3. Spiller plants that trail or spill over your container, like Ivy, spreading Petunias, Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas), Licorice Plant (Helichrysum petiolare), trailing Impatiens (Impatiens hybrida), Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia), Spider Plant (Tradescantia virginiana), and Baby Sunrose (Aptenia cordifolia).
As hot weather approaches, make sure to keep your container garden adequately watered, unless it is a cactus and succulent theme, you may need to water it daily, or even twice a day, depending on its location. Fertilize twice a week with a water-soluble fertilizer, and prune the spent blossoms to encourage more blooms. There are many places to purchase plants in Utah. We recommend the Red Butte Garden Annual Spring or Fall Plant Sales. You can also find unusual or unexpected plants at Cactus & Tropicals, Butterfield Gardens II Inc., Millcreek Garden, and Rock Garden nurseries; and all offer Red Butte Garden Members a 10% discount. No matter where you find your container garden plants, keep the Thriller, Filler, Spiller tips in mind, let your imagination run wild, and you will be the envy of the neighborhood! Happy planting!
TUESDAY • JUNE 3
TUESDAY • JULY 29
EMMYLOU HARRIS SUNDAY • JUNE 8
JANELLE MONÁE TUESDAY • JUNE 17
JASON ISBELL
SANTANA
SUNDAY • AUGUST 3
JOHN HIATT AND THE COMBO & TAJ MAHAL TRIO TUESDAY • AUGUST 5
CHRIS ISAAK
WITH THE LONE BELLOW
FRIDAY • JUNE 20
WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 6
THE ROBERT CRAY BAND & MAVIS STAPLES
JOHN BUTLER TRIO
FRIDAY • AUGUST 8
RAY L AMONTAGNE
TUESDAY • JUNE 24
NATALIE COLE
WITH THE BELLE BRIGADE
SUNDAY • AUGUST 10
SUNDAY • JUNE 29
GAVIN DEGRAW & MATT NATHANSON
TROMBONE SHORTY AND ORLEANS AVENUE & GALACTIC
MONDAY • JUNE 30
FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS
TUESDAY • AUGUST 12
MICHAEL MCDONALD & TOTO
TUESDAY • JULY 1
SARAH MCLACHLAN WEDNESDAY • JULY 9
THURSDAY • AUGUST 14
THE AVETT BROTHERS
SHERYL CROW
THURSDAY • JULY 10
TUESDAY • AUGUST 19
BOB WEIR & RATDOG
PORTUGAL. THE MAN & GROUPLOVE
MONDAY • JULY 21
PAT METHENY UNITY GROUP & BRUCE HORNSBY WITH SONNY EMORY
THURSDAY • AUGUST 21
DAVID GRAY
TUESDAY • JULY 22
SUNDAY • AUGUST 24
TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND FRIDAY • JULY 25
BRANDI CARLILE
LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND SUNDAY • JULY 27
GARY CLARK JR. MONDAY • JULY 28
AMOS LEE
FRIDAY • AUGUST 29
EARTH, WIND & FIRE THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 11
BEN HARPER
AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH SUNDAY • SEPTEMBER 14
CONOR OBERST
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FREE HORTICULTURE SPOTLIGHT LECTURE SERIES We thank Utah State University Salt Lake County Extension for partnering with us. All lectures are from 6:30 - 7:30PM in the Red Butte Garden Visitor Center Classroom. Admission is free, but registration is required at www.extension.usu.edu/saltlake Great Conifers for the Wasatch Front June 30, Monday Great Deciduous Trees for the Wasatch Front July 28, Monday
Stop And Smell The Roses! Utah Rose Society’s Rose Show and Competition
Saturday, June 14
in the Red Butte garden Rose House
Enter your favorite rose, bring them in for identification, or gain inspiration for your own garden! Competition entries accepted from 7:00 - 9:00AM
Ecosystem Services and Birds of Prey August 25, Monday
Show from Noon - 4:00PM
Maintaining Low-Water Landscapes September 29, Monday
SPYHOP HeatWave Fest 2014 Thursday, July 31 from 7:00 - 9:00PM
The next generation of music and radio artists from the Spy Hop Loud & Clear Audio Program. Featuring music by Alchemy and Loud & Clear Youth Radio DJ’s. Located in the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre. Admission to this is event is FREE!
YOGA IN THE GARDEN
Session 1: June 10 - July 17 Session 2: August 5 - September 11 Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:30 - 8:30AM Increase your flexibility; feel rejuvenated and ready for your day! Beginners welcome! Join instructor Kristin Vance of Fluid Heart Yoga for a six-week Vinyasa Yoga course. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CALL 801.581.8454 OR ONLINE AT WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG/YOGA Garden Members $125 / General Public $145 More INFORMATION ON PAGE 8 12
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Thank You! for helping the Garden grow!
Your Red Butte Garden membership supports the care and maintenance of the Garden, as well as our public programs, education opportunities for children, and our rare plant research and conservation activities. Your charitable gift helps provide more than 16,000 school children with the opportunity to learn about plants and nature each year. Your support also helps the Garden attract and delight 200,000 visitors every year. To renew your gift for 2014-2015 or to enhance your contribution, please call 801.585.7172 or email membership@redbutte.utah.edu
Help Red Butte Garden Memorials
February - April 2014
Gifts donated in memory of: Dee Christensen Lance T. Collett Adele Williams Whitney Worsley Parkinson Aaron Steven Paskins For tribute & memorial information call Wendy Loyning at 801.585.3813
h is r u lo F for Generations to Come!
Join us in our efforts to educate children, preserve nature, and provide a beautiful, peaceful respite in a busy world by making a planned gift to Red Butte Garden. When you make or update your will, please consider including the Garden in your plans. Contact Kathryn Atwood, Development Director, at 801.585.5658 or kathryn.atwood@redbutte.utah.edu for more information.
Tributes can celebrate any life accomplishment or event.
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together outside of the Garden. Together they organized a gathering for their volunteer group, and later made plans for the two of them and their husbands to attend a hockey game together. Once they found out their husbands got along, their friendship blossomed even more.
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
By Meghan Eames, Volunteer Coordinator
There are many things at Red Butte Garden that I think of in pairs, like basil and tomatoes, oak trees and acorns. The people often come in pairs too. Our Administrative team is Greg and Roxanne; the office next to me belongs to Wendy and Morgan; Derrek and Dianne were my former bosses here. When I started as the Volunteer Coordinator, I loved finding volunteer pairs; it made it so much easier to remember people’s names! There are couples: Bob and Lois Peterson, Karl Richins and JoLynda Stillman, Karolyn Engh and Greg Nielsen, Cal and Chriss Schneller. They remind me that the Garden has been the setting for many love stories such as Bev and Don Sudbury, Craig and Sue Pyper, Trevor and CamiAnne Berreth. I am always particularly interested in the “volunteer buddies,” as I call them in my head: volunteers whose names just seem to flow as one: JoAnn and Kathy, Dotty and Ruta, Janice and MaryJo. Some of the Garden’s volunteer buddies come to the Garden as friends, but others developed their friendship at, and because of, the Garden. “We never would have met,” says Cathy Jackman, a fourth year Horticulture and Special Events volunteer, looking intently at her pal, Lisa Waldon, currently in her third year with School Programs, Horticulture, and Special Events. “Where would I have met you?” They chatter with each other for a moment before Lisa announces, “It had to be the Garden.” Cathy recalls the first day that Lisa joined the crew. Cathy had been volunteering for a year already, when newbie Lisa came for her first day with the team; though she had never met Lisa before, Cathy was sure Lisa had been there for years. “Hey Sara! Hey, Meghan!” Cathy says, imitating Lisa’s enchanting southern accent. “She knew everyone, I swear!” (It might be true. Lisa is a paragon of volunteer friendliness). “Lisa made the group funny,” Cathy recalls. “It was fun, but when she came around everyone started to loosen up. It was the accent,” she laughs. Cathy caught Lisa’s attention as well. “Cathy is a little worker: she gets in there and just goes,” Lisa says. This impressed her, but she still liked to find the time every now and then to catch Cathy’s attention and let her know, “You missed a spot.” The seeds of their friendship were planted. They had such a good time their first season with each other and their whole group that they made plans to get everyone 14
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They are thrilled with their friendship—the ease of their companionship and the loud and lasting laughter is evidence enough—and pleased with finding it in the Garden. They had both started volunteering, Lisa, a Master Gardener; and Cathy, who admits she had absolutely zero interest in gardening, in hopes of finding a place of their own and new friends to fill it. They both found what they were looking for, in their fellow volunteers, in each other, and in their supervisors about whom they gushed. And that was only a part of what each found in the Garden. For Cathy, volunteering at Red Butte Garden was therapeutic, once she discovered that she liked gardening; “[It’s] healing,” she says. “You plant, you watch it grow, you watch it die; then it comes back, not always, but… it’s healing.” Lisa loves witnessing the life cycle as well, and enjoys a different satisfaction in her work with School Programs. “The kids are engaging,” she says. “Everyday is different.” An experienced teacher, Lisa loves that the Garden gave her a chance to utilize her skills and knowledge after retiring. She says, “Ya’ll make me feel needed and you let me use my talents and gifts and share those with others…when you are retired, you sometimes feel that all that career knowledge will never be used again, and it makes you sad, but at Red Butte Garden, we are invited to share that knowledge and it makes me feel successful all over again.” Lisa adds a final statement to our discussion about volunteering, to which Cathy wholeheartedly agrees: “We enjoy the work, but really it’s the being together part [that keeps us here].” Whether it’s with their team on the Floral Walk, Cathy’s Terrace Garden crew, or Lisa’s School Programs group, it is as much the people as the place that keep these ladies’ roots secured at Red Butte Garden. I know what they mean. People like Cathy and Lisa bring so much life to the already vibrant Garden. I love talking to them (and the other volunteers too) about what’s blooming in the Garden, what funny things the first-graders said on their field trip that week, and our excitement for the upcoming concerts, but we also talk about life; finding, loving, losing. Cathy is so warm, welcoming, and understanding and Lisa is a riot, remarkably generous, and supportive. I am grateful to not only have these two on my volunteer team, but also as my friends. To join Cathy, Lisa, and the other volunteers, contact Volunteer Coordinator Meghan Eames at volunteers@redbuttegarden.org or 801.585.5688 For information about scheduling a private tour, check our website at: www.redbuttegarden.org/private_tours For information about all of our volunteer opportunities, check our website at: www.redbuttegarden.org/volunteer
GARDEN IMPROVEMENTS
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By Jim Bach, Landscape Architect and Project Coordinator
The same early spring warmth that brought the Garden into glorious color also brought construction projects into bloom. Garden guests will see improvements underway near the Visitor Center entrance and in the lower Garden.
Near the Visitor Center Entrance
A new walkway between the Orangerie connector and Garden paths will be a popular route for those returning up the Floral Walk, as it avoids the last section of uphill grade and brings visitors into the ground floor of the Visitor Center. Though the area looks rough now, soon the wooden boardwalk will be surrounded by new plantings, which will begin to screen users’ exposure to the parking lot by the end of the season.
Lower Garden
Improvements are underway at the Rose House, concert stage, and Amphitheatre gate area. The Rose House is getting three service vehicle parking spaces alongside the rear roadway and, after this upgrade is complete, new plantings will be installed on the hillside southwest of the Rose House. Small, rounded extensions are being added to the front of the concert stage to facilitate access to hanging sound equipment and protect the plantings. Though they originated with a functional purpose, these extensions will likely be used by performers too. The largest of our current crop of construction projects is a complete renovation of the General Admission entry at the Amphitheatre. The improvements, with new plantings and lighting, will provide a large paved plaza for concert drop off, gathering, and tickets sales.
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Campouts
Begins: Friday, July 11 at 5:30PM Begins: Friday, August 15 at 5:30PM & Ends: Saturday, July 12 at 8:30AM Ends: Saturday, August 16 at 8:30AM Bring your tent, camping gear, and a picnic dinner for an unbelievable night in the Garden! This overnight campout will include games, s’mores, a tour of the Garden, and a late night movie. We’ll also provide a scrumptious catered breakfast Saturday morning for all participants. Gates open at 5:30PM; programming begins at 7:00PM. This is an all ages event. Registration begins June 2 and space is limited to 120 participants per night. Garden Members: $30 per person / General Public: $35 per person Registration required: Call 801.581.8454 or visit www.redbuttegarden.org/campout
Summer Camps
Spots still available! Get your kids outside this summer. Our weeklong half-day and full-day camps combine the excitement of the natural world with science experiments, art projects, music, dance, and outdoor exploration. Registration required: Call 801.581.8454 or visit www.redbuttegarden.org/camp
2014 Advisory Board:
Garden Information Call us!
David Gee, Chair Tom Ramsey, Vice Chair Cathy Foote Angstman Byron Barkley Sandi Behnken Thomas Brickey Jeff Cardon David Classen Fred Esplin Gayle Everest Gregory Lee Carter Livingston Vickie Long Nancy Martin Michele Mattsson Kevin Murphy Michael Perez Chris Satovick Susan Speer Stephen Urquhart Tim Welsh Henry Wurts Emeritus members E.R. Dumke, Jr. Sandy McOmber
Hours:
May 1 - August 31 Daily 9:00AM - 9:00PM September 1 - 30 Daily 9:00AM - 7:30PM *Days when outdoor concerts are scheduled, hours are 9:00AM - 5:00PM.
Location:
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 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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forests and other controlled sources Visitor Center, Gift Shop, & Mailing Address: 300 Wakara Way - Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Web site: www.redbuttegarden.org Comments: 801.581.4938 or e-mail bryn.ramjoue@redbutte.utah.edu
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Just for Kids Garden Adventures
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Did you know that the sun helps plants make food? Join us as we conduct cool
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Phenomenal experiments in the Garden and learn more about photosynthesis. After, we’ll use the Photosynthesis sun to help us make our own tasty treats!
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It’s the first day of summer, and we’re throwing a radiant celebration at the Sprout House! Join the festivities as we learn about the Summer Solstice, create sun-kissed works of art, and plant sun-loving flowers to help us celebrate the day with flair.
What do rubber and chewing gum have in common? They’re both made using
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Mind Blowing ingredients from plants! Discover the cool and exotic plants scientists use to make Botany everyday products. Then, make your own bouncy ball and flavorful gum to take home.
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Frozen Fun
It’s the middle of summer, and it’s HOT outside! Join us as we learn about the different ways the plants in the Garden beat the heat. After, we’ll cool down as we create beautiful works of art using frozen paint and ice chalk.
Awesome Ice Cream
Where do your favorite ice cream flavors come from? Chances are they come from plants! Discover the common and unusual plants used to make ice cream and use your newfound knowledge to help make ice cream flavored with plants from the Garden.
Fantastic Fairy Tales
Chauncey’s Fairy Tale Friends have taken over the Children’s Garden! Explore the world of fairy tales as we visit Rapunzel’s Vegetable Patch, Hansel and Gretel’s Candy Garden, Thumbelina’s Summer Home, and so much more. After, plant your own miniature fairy tale garden to take home.
Garden Adventures are Saturday kids’ classes held semi-monthly. All classes start promptly at 10:00 AM and end at 11:30 AM in Em’s Sprout House in the Children’s Garden. Registration is required. Ages 4-12 are welcome with a caregiver. Limit one caregiver per participant. Registration not required for caregiver. No infants please.
GARDEN MEMBERS: $5 GENERAL PUBLIC: $7 PLEASE REGISTER ON OUR WEBSITE WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG OR CALL 801.581.8454.
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Father’s Day
Gavin DeGraw & Matt Nathanson Concert
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Natural Area Hike 10:00 - Noon
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EVENING EXPLORATION: GARDEN TOUR 7/15 7:00 - 8:30PM
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Sarah McLachlan Concert
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Summer Solstice
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Workshop 10:00 - Noon Care of Roses 1:00 - 3:00PM Flag Day
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Botanical Sampler (3/4) 6:00 - 9:00PM
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Design with Fresh Flowers (1/3) 6:30 - 8:30PM
Monday Family Night: Red Desert
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The Robert Cray Band & Mavis Staples Concert
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Cooking in the Garden 6:30 - 8:30PM
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Botanical Sampler (1/4) 6:00 - 9:00PM
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Vertical Gardening 6:00 - 9:00PM
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Garden Maintenance (3/3) 7:00 - 9:00PM
Concert
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Garden Treasures (2/2) 6:30 - 8:30PM Garden Maintenance (2/3) 7:00 - 9:00PM
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Garden Treasures (1/2) 6:30 - 8:30PM Garden Maintenance (1/3) 7:00 - 9:00PM
GARDEN ADVENTURES 10 - 11:30AM 7/12 Mind Blowing Botany 7/26 Frozen Fun
Fitz and The Tantrums Concert
Free Horticulture Lecture 6:30 - 7:30PM
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Monday Family Night: Kenshin Taiko 6:00 & 7:00PM
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Monday Family Night: Wasatch Eagle Dancers 6:00 & 7:00PM
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National Trails Day
Emmylou Harris Concert
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Living Picture Workshop
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ROSE SHOW 6/14 Bring in roses from 7:00 - 9:00AM for judging
YOGA IN THE GARDEN 6/10 - 7/17 Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30AM Registration required
EVENING EXPLORATION: GARDEN TOUR 6/10 7:00 - 8:30PM
GARDEN ADVENTURES 10 - 11:30AM 6/7 Phenomenal Photosynthesis 6/21 Sensational Summer Solstice
Events at Red Butte Garden
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John Hiatt and The Combo & Taj Mahal Concert
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Monday Family Night: Salt Lake Scots 6:00 & 7:00PM
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Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue & Galactic Concert
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Monday Family Night: Capoeira 6:00 & 7:00PM
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Portugal. The Man & Grouplove Concert
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Free Sundance Movie: Community Choice 9:00 PM
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Free Sundance Movie: God Help The Girl 9:00 PM
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John Butler Trio Concert
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Free Sundance Movie: The Michael McDonald Battered Bastards of & Toto Concert Baseball 9:00 PM
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Chris Isaak Concert
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Design with Fresh Flowers (3/3) 6:30 - 8:30PM Sheryl Crow Concert
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Cooking in the Garden 6:30 - 8:30PM
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Pioneer Day
Design with Fresh Flowers (2/3) 6:30 - 8:30PM
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RatDog Concert
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Native Seed Collecting 9:00 - Noon
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Santana Concert
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Tedeschi Trucks Band Concert
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Free Sundance Movie: Twenty Feet From Stardom 9:00 PM Water Features for 15 the Home Garden (2/2) 6:30 - 9:00PM Free Sundance Movie: What We Do In The Shadows 9:00 PM
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Amos Lee Concert
Free Horticulture Lecture 6:30 - 7:30PM
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Pat Metheny Unity Group & Bruce Hornsby w/ Sonny Emory Concert
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Monday Family Night: Island Traditions 6:00 & 7:00PM
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Ramblers 6:00 & 7:00PM
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Gary Clark Jr. Concert
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Preserving Fresh Herbs 9:00 - 11:00AM
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SEPTEMBER CONCERTS: 9/11 An Acoustic Evening with Ben Harper 9/14 Conor Oberst
EVENING EXPLORATION: GARDEN TOUR 8/7 7:00 - 8:30PM
YOGA IN THE GARDEN 8/5 - 9/11 7:30 - 8:30AM Registration Required
GARDEN ADVENTURES 10 - 11:30AM 8/2 Awesome Ice Cream 8/16 Fantastic Fairy Tales
Lyle Lovett & his Large Band Concert
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Monday Family Nights Experience cultural music & dance!
Bring your family and a picnic and enjoy an evening filled with colors, sounds, cultural music, and dance from around the world. Performances begin at 6:00PM and 7:00PM in the Amphitheatre. Kenshin Taiko
June 9 - Wasatch Eagle Dancers (Native American Dance & Music) June 16 - Kenshin Taiko (Japanese Drum) July 7 - Red Desert Ramblers (Bluegrass Band) July 14 - Island Traditions of Utah (Polynesian Music & Dance) August 4 - Capoeira (Brazilian Martial Arts) August 11 - Salt Lake Scots (Bagpipe & Drums) Please park in the Visitor Center parking lot and enter through the Visitor Center front doors. The Amphitheatre gates are not open for this event. Registration not required. Regular Garden admission/Garden Members Free www.redbuttegarden.org/monday-family-night
Capoeira