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Garden hosts regional conservation summit

President’s Message My professional life is incredibly dynamic – meeting with donors one minute, reviewing drawings for a new project the next, strolling through the gardens to witness some extraordinary plant in bloom for the first time. After 14 years, I feel like I’ve seen so much and am fortunate to still be leading this remarkable botanical garden. The year that I arrived, Ron Determann, now Vice President, Conservatories, took me on a field trip to join a small group of botanists who were working on one of the mountain bogs that he and others have protected over the years. I was enthralled by the beauty, the odd and mysterious carnivorous plants and the robust rhododendrons growing along the edges. Much to my surprise, we were there to cut the rhododendrons back so that the bog plants didn’t lose ground to the growing forest. That was a day to remember.

Fourteen years later, Dr. Jenny CruseSanders, Vice President, Science & Conservation, organized a small group of staff to visit the elusive and beautiful Ghost Orchid that grows in the strands of Florida.

While in Miami for an annual conference we took the opportunity to see this rare plant in its swampy environment. Pollinated by moths, the Ghost Orchid has a large white blossom that is fragrant in the evening and has photosynthetic roots that do the job that leaves normally would do.

This trip was not for the faint of heart; we were to walk in water up to our thighs under the shady canopy of Bald Cypress and Florida Ash in a wild south Florida swamp.

Not being a plant explorer, I was excited about the experience while trepidatious about the creatures that might be sharing the swamp with us – alligators and water moccasins. But the minute I saw that deep green forest with black water covered in lime green duckweed, my fears abated and the dazzling beauty of the place enticed me. We spent almost two hours walking in the water, carefully navigating floating logs and cypress knees while finding the most beautiful orchids one can imagine; they were

attached to the bark of trees hidden in the shade, awaiting discovery.

It was a day I will never forget, one that gave me a glimpse into the important work our plant conservation staff do with regularity. I was walking in the footsteps of people dedicated to the preservation of an international treasure, one of many that we have in the Southeast.

Our region is one of the country’s most floristically diverse, abundant with strange and spectacular plants, beautiful ecosystems and special places that harbor rare orchids and many other important flowering plants.

By walking in the footsteps of those who conserve these plants, I feel more connected to their work and have a better understanding of the challenges they face in the field.

We love to say that the Garden is “Atlanta’s urban oasis,” a place where people come to feel human again. I think an outing with a botanist in the South is a place where humans go to feel wild again!

Mary Pat Matheson The Anna and Hays Mershon President & CEO

The Garden is gearing up for an unprecedented gathering of experts aimed at combining forces in plant conservation efforts throughout the Southeast.

The Garden’s new Center for Southeastern Conservation will host Southeastern Partners in Plant Conservation Nov. 1 – 3. This inaugural event will bring together government agencies, land managers, botanical gardens, and university programs to form a cohesive network of resources. SePPCon is planned in partnership with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, National Wildlife Refuge Association, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance.

“The November meeting will, for the first time ever, bring our partners and others together to create a blueprint for the conservation of plants in the Southeastern United States,” said Mary Pat Matheson, the Garden’s President & CEO. “The talent and expertise of botanists from throughout our country will coalesce here in a grand effort to work together in a thoughtful and productive way. We are ‘scaling up’ conservation in this region and are excited by the commitment of those who will attend.”

The conference will feature three days of symposia and workshops. Sessions will be tailored to multiple interests, provide training and skill development, and fill in information gaps for more than 250 species of rare plants from 17 states and U.S. territories.

By creating and enhancing proactive conservation opportunities, SePPCon will facilitate networking for conserving imperiled plants throughout the Southeast. Active in regional conservation efforts for decades, the Garden, along with its newly established Center for Southeastern Conservation, is leading efforts in planning and hosting this event for formalizing a regional plant conservation network for the Southeast.

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HOLIDAY NIGHTS Curtain rises November 12 Sixth year brings a blaze of new features!

Tickets go on sale October 1 for Garden Lights, Holiday Nights – the Garden’s seasonal extravaganza – featuring new displays enhancing the millions of lights twinkling, glimmering and flashing throughout the 30-acre site.

The sixth annual show, produced primarily with low energy-consuming LED lights, kicks off Saturday, Nov. 12 and continues nightly through Saturday, Jan. 7. Among the new or enhanced displays, look for: • An even larger galaxy of giant stars suspended throughout the treetops of the Southern Seasons Garden, sure to dazzle guests dining at the adjacent new Linton’s restaurant.

• Towering candles, 21 in three different sizes and varying colors, rise along the Camellia Walk as visitors make their way to the Cascades Garden.

• Masses of additional lights forming swirls of red, orange and white blanketing

the nearly 100-foot-long Tunnel of Light.

• A giant cone tree, 28 feet tall, standing sentinel on the roof of Linton’s, along with a 20-foot one at the restaurant’s entrance and a 30-foot one reaching for the stars atop adjacent Alston Overlook.

In addition, plenty of old favorites are back as well. The show’s highlight, the Orchestral Orbs, once again will dance to holiday music on the Great Lawn, and don’t miss the forever festive Poinsettia Tree inside the Orchid Center. Have a drink, hot or cold, at the Glow Bar in the Outdoor Kitchen or at one of several cash bars throughout the Garden, and join the kids in roasting s’mores over one of the fire pits. The Holiday Model Trains will be chugging their way around the train garden, while adults can grab a selfie under the mistletoe in the Kiss Me Arch.

Round out the evening by booking a dinner reservation at Linton’s or get a takeout at the Quick Café. For private rentals call 404-591-1555.

For details, visit atlantabg.org. Garden Lights, Holiday Nights is sponsored by The Home Depot Foundation. atlantabg.org

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Fall for Chihuly – before it leaves On view through October 30!

Be sure to plan a visit during the final weeks of Chihuly in the Garden, which, unlike the 2004 exhibition of artist Dale Chihuly’s sculptures, will not be extended after its October 30 closing.

Autumn brings shorter days ideal for Chihuly Nights, when guests can enjoy the 19 sculptural installations dramatically lit after dark between 6 and 10 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday (during October, the event will be extended to Tuesday nights.) Enjoy a cocktail from cash bars or make it a complete evening experience with a dinner at Linton’s.

Chihuly in the Garden also celebrates the Garden’s 40th anniversary, and members are treated to many opportunities throughout 2016 for joining in the festivities.

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to 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of September and October. And Member Fall Evenings are presented on Monday, Oct. 10 and Monday, Oct. 17 from 6 9 p.m. Free for members.

Cap off the anniversary celebration with a keepsake copy of the Garden’s new book, Atlanta’s Urban Oasis: The Atlanta Botanical Garden (Sea-Hill Press, $49.95). The beautifully photographed coffee table book traces the Garden’s history, development and offerings since 1976 and is available for purchase in the Garden Gift Shop and at most Garden member events.

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Imagine relaxing on a veranda by a roaring fire, surrounded by lush gardens overlooking the city. Much like the Edible Garden’s Outdoor Kitchen and cozy hearth are the homey “heart” of the Garden, the new Skyline Garden opening next spring will be the back porch – one with an unbeatable view.

Extending along the southeastern side of the Fuqua Conservatory, the Skyline Garden will begin near the Conifer Garden with the Anne Cox Chambers Flower Walk – vibrant with alluring color year round – leading to a redesigned Robinson Gazebo. The flower walk will impress visitors with spring- and summer-flowering shrubs, perennials, summer and winter annuals, bulbs, and special displays. The contemporary gazebo provides an unparalleled view of not only the Atlanta skyline but also the newly renovated Conservation

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Skyline Garden Garden, a lawn area, and the new Cacti & Succulent Terraces.

Wandering through native carnivorous plants down to the Aquatic Plant Pond, visitors will be led to the linear lawn, perfect for stretching out.

Below the pond and facing Piedmont Park will be a series of steel raised planters. Cacti, succulents, and companion plants will fill this modern space with a contemporary and striking planting plan. Care is being taken to preserve the historic Cotton States Exposition stone

urns and seamlessly incorporate them into this modern design. Specimen Yucca and Nolina will be brought in from Arizona, and collection plants were saved from the old Granite Outcrop. Other plants will be gathered from across the country to make this garden, designed in partnership with the Garden by Spurlock-Land and 3 fromme DESIGN, unlike any other in Atlanta.

Amanda Campbell Bennett, Manager, Display Gardens

Connecting children with plants Along with the Children’s Garden’s facelift comes a new face greeting kids and parents. Moe Hemmings is the garden’s Educational Horticulturist, a new position responsible for not only developing and maintaining plant displays but also for interacting with children and families in an educational way.

What are your plans for the new Lou Glenn Children’s Garden?

We are hoping to start a regular garden activity one day a week in which families have the opportunity to work in the garden, such as watering plants, collecting leaves, harvesting veggies.

We also want to make some areas more inviting such as having the fruits and

vegetables close to the path so they can be touched.

What are you most excited about in your new role?

Interacting with families while gardening and pointing out interesting plants or animals. Recently we had a mother bird inhabit one of the new birdhouses, and it was fun to stand underneath with kids and listen for the baby birds. Another time I had the opportunity to teach a family about why a group of bananas is called a hand. We’re also planning more formal activities such as Nature Play on Tuesdays with art activities, and Garden Grooves on Thursdays, a short singalong in the amphitheater.

Moe Hemmings

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Garden of Eden Ball

celebrates 35 years The 2016 Garden of Eden Ball, “Reflections & Radiance,” celebrates the 35th anniversary of the ball as the Garden’s largest annual fund-raising event.

Set for Saturday, September 24, this year’s event honors Shearon and Taylor Glover for their generous leadership support, serving as chairs of the Nourish & Flourish Capital and Endowment Campaign, and Shearon Glover’s role on the Board of Trustees.

The event, chaired by Stephanie and Austin Stephens with support from Ball Adviser Dean DuBose Smith, begins with cocktails, followed by dinner, catered by Legendary Events, and dancing in a tented ballroom decorated by Parties to Die For. Cox Enterprises Inc. is presenting sponsor for the event, with support from Arrow Exterminators, the Isdell Family Foundation, Ann and Tom Cousins, and the Glovers. For more information call 404-591-1730 or visit gardenofedenball.org.

This year’s ball is chaired by Stephanie and Austin Stephens (center) with support from Ball Adviser Dean DuBose Smith (left), pictured here with Garden President & CEO Mary Pat Matheson.

Circle Members ORCHID CIRCLE $10,000 annually Mr. and Mrs. Douglas R. Aldridge Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Cary, Jr. Mrs. Anne Cox Chambers Mr. and Mrs. John H. Crawford, IV Mr. Marty Flanagan and Mrs. Jennifer Flanagan Mr. and Mrs. J. Rex Fuqua Mr. Peter R. Furniss and Mrs. Gail Furniss Mr. and Mrs. S. Taylor Glover Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harrison Mrs. Sara Hoyt Mr. Michael Z. Kay and Mrs. Ann Kay Mr. and Mrs. James C. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Edward McGinn Mr. and Mrs. Ray D. Moses Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Reiser, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Rigby Mr. and Mrs. H. Bronson Smith Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sward Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cox Taylor Ms. Carol B. Tomé and Mr. Ramon E. Tomé Ms. Joni R. Winston

MAGNOLIA CIRCLE $5,000 annually Mr. and Mrs. Carleton Allen Ms. Elkin Goddard Alston Mr. and Mrs. Matthew C. Berberich Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Bishop Mr. and Mrs. William R. Cortez Mr. and Mrs. William W. Dixon Mr. and Mrs. John Dyer Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Gatley Dr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Glenn II Mr. and Mrs. Holcombe Green, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William F. Henagan Mr. and Mrs. Howell Hollis, III Mr. and Mrs. William C. Humphreys, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Huntz, Jr. Mrs. Mary Ellen Imlay Mr. and Mrs. Neville Isdell Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Levy Mr. and Mrs. John Hays Mershon Mr. and Mrs. James H. Morgens Ms. Ann Nixon

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Mr. Jason Pelham and Mrs. Frances Pelham Mr. and Mrs. David Poroch Mr. and Mrs. Marbury Rainer Mr. Bert Russo and Dr. Deborah Levy Mr. and Mrs. Shane Smith Mrs. Laura S. Spearman Mr. and Mrs. James D. Spratt, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edus H. Warren, Jr.

ARBOR CIRCLE $2,500 annually Robin Aiken and Bill Bolen Mr. and Mrs. H. Inman Allen Mr. Shepard B. Ansley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Asher Mrs. Leslie Aycox and Ms. Tamera Partiss Ms. Kathleen M. Barksdale Mrs. Molly Battin and Mr. Ramsay Battin Mrs. Hye Jeong Beckett and Mr. Matthew Beckett Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blake Ms. Diana Blank Mr. Arthur M. Blank Mr. and Mrs. Moses Bond Mr. Merritt S. Bond Mr. and Mrs. Sam Boyte Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Brewer Mr. and Mrs. William R. Bridges, Jr. Mrs. Lisa Brill and Mr. Ron Brill Mrs. Susan Brooks and Mr. Michael Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Norris A. Broyles, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burke Ms. Mary Calhoun and Ms. Aileen Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Carrig Ms. Candace Carson Mrs. Carolyn Caswell Mr. Daniel J. Chen Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Chubb, III Mrs. Martha Clinkscales and Mr. David Forquer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Cousins Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Cushing Ms. Suzanne E. Mott Dansby Mrs. Louisa G. D’Antignac and Mr. Michael D’Antignac Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. de Kok Dr. and Mrs. Richard Detlefs Ms. Audra Dial and Mr. Matthew Ford Mr. and Mrs. John Dollarhide Mr. and Mrs. David Dorton Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Edmonds Mr. and Mrs. H. Alan Elsas Ms. Melanie Endsley-Sprinzen Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fraundorf Dr. Henry Frysh Ms. Jennifer Fuqua Mrs. Lauren Fuqua Maronnier and Mr. Arnaud Maronnier Mr. and Mrs. Sabin J. Gianelloni Mr. and Mrs. Franklin T. Glover Mr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Glover Mr. and Mrs. John T. Glover Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Gossage Mrs. Louise M. Grant Ms. September R. Gray and Mr. Laurence Gray Dr. Miriam Kelly and Dr. Dick Greene Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Greer, Jr. Mrs. Robert Griffith, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Luther T. Griffith Dr. Anjali Gupta and Mr. Mayank Gupta Mrs. Rand Hagen and Mr. Seth Hagen Julie and David Harrison Mr. and Mrs. John Hatfield Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hertz Dr. Michael Huey and Ms. Fontaine Huey Mrs. Betty Ann Inman Mrs. Cara Anne Isdell Lee and Mr. Zak Lee Ms. Cynthia Jeness Mr. Bobbo Jetmundsen Mr. and Mrs. Roger Key Ms. Dorothy Y. Kirkley Ms. Deborah K. Levey Mr. and Mrs. Sid Levy Ms. Linda Lively and Mr. Jim Hugh Dr. and Mrs. David Lowance Mr. and Mrs. James MacGinnitie Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Magruder Mrs. Thomas E. Martin Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David S. Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Albert S. McGhee Mr. and Mrs. John F. McMullan Mr. and Mrs. T. Randolph Merrill Mr. James B. Miller, Jr. Mr. Walter Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas Mobley, Jr. Ms. Ginger Dixon Molloy Mrs. Nancy Montgomery Mr. Timothy T. Moore and Mrs. Mary Moore Mr. and Mrs. George Nemhauser Ms. Christy O’Neill Ms. Gretchen Orrin and Ms. Karen Nelson Mr. and Mrs. William A. Parker, Jr. Ms. Julia Pastor and Mr. Grant Cleaveland Mr. and Mrs. Craig D. Perry Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Prickett Ms. Heather Prill Ms. Denita Pryor Mrs. Mary Anne Quin Mr. and Mrs. Jim Richards Mr. and Mrs. Roby Robinson, Jr. Mr. Jeff Rutel and Mr. Kim Adams Mr. and Mrs. David Schachter Mrs. LuAnne Schwarz Mr. Matthew Sena Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Shields, Jr. Mr. Roger J. Smith and Mr. Christopher Jones Dr. Kirsten Spraggins Mr. and Mrs. Henry N. Staats, IV Mr. and Mrs. Mason W. Stephenson Mr. and Mrs. Terry L. Stinson Mr. and Mrs. Don Swann Mr. and Mrs. Jason Taylor Ms. Kimberly S. Tribble and Mr. Mark S. Lange Mr. Bradford Walton Mr. and Mrs. Joe Waterfill Mr. and Mrs. George Wolfes Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wood

The above gifts were made as of July 25.

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Old favorites pair with Linton’s sleek facade The recent addition of Linton’s restaurant brings a gleaming and statuesque focal point to the Garden as well as the opportunity to showcase a unique plant palette for enhancing the new structure.

By combining old reliable plant material with fledgling debutantes, the fresh planting ties the sleek architectural edifice to the old bones of the Garden.

A number of existing plants were rejuvenated and reimagined within the fresh design. The espaliered Daphnephyllum macropodum and Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ at the entrance to Cox Courtyard have been lovingly groomed and returned to their previous glory before contruction. For years, the Arbutus unedo ‘Elfin King’, or Strawberry Trees, have been showcased in imposing crimson pots in the Edible Garden. These have been liberated from their old confines and replanted in a place of prominence, flanking the Quick Café entrance of the restaurant. The thoughtful placement of low mounding shrubs and a pair of impressive oaks frame the new vista to the renovated Gardenhouse as guests meander up to the Lou Glenn Children’s Garden. The corridor

that connects Cox Courtyard to the Promenade and the restaurant main entrance was quickly christened “The Charleston Garden” and for good reason.

It is reminiscent of those old Southern courtyard gardens replete with camellias,

roses, hydrangeas, and grandiose yews.

Intricate ironwork and a lovely lowland native, the Sweet Bay Magnolia, make the vignette complete.

Tori Simmons, Horticulturist

Conifers: Color the winter garden When the flowers of summer have faded and the bright foliage of autumn has withered, the garden can be a dull, gray place. Conifers can help alleviate the winter doldrums, providing color and structure throughout the cold months. Here are three that thrive at the Garden and become more colorful and vibrant as the winter sets in: Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) ‘Glauca Compacta’ This tree is a cultivar of the common Eastern Red Cedar but producing much bluer foliage and keeping a compact form, growing to 10 feet and 5 feet in circumference. The blue foliage stands out strongly in winter and intensifies in late winter when the tree puts out new growth. This tree is very drought

tolerant, preferring well-drained soil and part sun to part shade.

Chinese Arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis) ‘Morgan’ A native of Australia despite the common name, the tree is one of the most spectacular color-changing conifers. In the summer the tree is lime green, transitioning to a deep purple in fall and then to a radiant copper in winter. These characteristics are unique to the Morgan cultivar, as is its dwarfism, with the tree growing slowly to only 3 to 6 feet. It can handle full sun as well.

Golden Pine (Pinus virginiana) ‘Wates Golden’ The Golden Pine is a native of the Mid-Atlantic to Southern Appalachian

Chinese Arborvitae

Mountains. The Wates Golden cultivar changes from green to glowing yellow foliage during the winter months. This cultivar grows to 15 to 30 feet with a pyramidal shape. This tree prefers welldrained soil and can handle full sun.

Travis Fisher, Horticulturist

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October fun!

Scarecrows in the Garden October 4 – 30 Some 100 creations by area schools, artists, designers and families are perched throughout the Anne Cox Chambers Southern Seasons Garden and Lou Glenn Children’s Garden during the popular fall tradition.

Enjoy Fall Family Fun with games and crafts on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Goblins in the Garden

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Chocolate-Covered Weekend Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Enjoy scrumptious cooking demonstrations, chocolate samples and fun family activities all weekend. Visit the tree where chocolate begins and learn some fun information about the chocolate-making process. Stop by the Outdoor Kitchen where Atlanta pastry chefs share how they whip up chocolatey treats.

humans are in harmony with nature.

This Dorothy Chapman Fuqua Lecture is made possible by the generous support of the families of Edwina and Tom Johnson and Duvall and Rex Fuqua. Free admission.

Garden Chef Demos Weekends, May – October, Noon, 1, 2 p.m.

The Edible Garden provides wonderful fresh ingredients for Garden chefs to use in their creative recipes. Stop by for quick tips on cooking fresh from the garden.

Fresh Plates Series

Panayoti Kelaidis

Fuqua Lecture: Panayoti Kelaidis Monday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m.

In “Creating Paradise,” Panayoti Kelaidis, a plant explorer and curator at Denver Botanic Gardens, discusses how botanic gardens and even private gardeners have gone about creating a paradise where

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Sunday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Show off the kids’ Halloween costumes on the Goblin Runway, participate in fall-themed crafts, enjoy a storyteller and ride a pony or a train. There’s even a cash bar for adult goblins.

Select Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by chefs from area favorite restaurants. Enjoy a glass of wine with four different dishes prepared in the Outdoor Kitchen. Register at atlantabg.org.

Sept 14: Eric Roberts, The Iberian Pig Sept 21: Eddie Hernandez,

Taquiera del Sol Sept 28: Scot Davis, Wahoo! Grill Oct 12: Mark Breault,

Livingston Restaurant & Bar Oct 19: Robert Gerstenecker,

Bar Margot

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Oct 26: Fall Inspiration Dinner with

Chef Christopher Blobaum

Meet Marisa McClellan Saturday, Sept. 3, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Food writer and canning teacher Marisa McClellan is the voice behind food in jars. Learn about the labor of loving to preserve fresh food and receive a copy of McClellan’s new book, Naturally Sweet Food in Jars. McClellan will demonstrate her own recipe, discuss canning and blogging, and autograph books.

Reservations are required. The $39 fee includes a reserved copy of the book with signing opportunity and demonstration session. Register at atlantabg.org.

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Matching Sips with Sweet and Savory Bites Thursday, Sept. 29, 6:30-8 p.m.

Enjoy three small-plate courses prepared

by Garden Chef Julia LeRoy with wine pairings selected by Andrew Poor of Ansley Wine Merchants.

Register at atlantabg.org.

Fall Amphitheater Performances 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. Saturdays Lou Glenn Children’s Garden Sept. 3, Cathy Kaemerlen, “Rosy and the Butterfly”; Sept. 10, Michael Levine, “Music InterACTION”; Sept. 11, Michael Levine, “Music InterACTION”; Sept. 17, Mama Koku, “Fall into Stories”; Sept. 24, Holly Stevenson, “Nosey Rosey”

Alston Lecture: Kathryn Aalto Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m.

In “The Natural World of Winniethe-Pooh,” Kathryn Aalto presents a nostalgic, visually-rich journey into one of the most iconic settings in children’s literature: the Hundred Acre Wood, a real place in East Sussex, England called Ashdown Forest where A. A. Milne lived and set the tender adventures of Winnie-the- Pooh and his band of friends. The Philip and Elkin Alston Lecture Series is made possible through the generous support of the Charles Loridans Foundation. Free admission.

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights Saturday, Nov. 12 – Saturday, Jan. 7 The sixth annual holiday lights extravaganza sets the Garden ablaze nightly with millions of colorful LED displays.

Holiday Model Trains November 12 – January 7 Join kids and the kids at heart for this holiday favorite.

Holiday Ride-on Train November 19, 20, 26, 27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 – 24.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn! $3 per passenger.

Botanical Saint Nick Kathryn Aalto

Saturdays, Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Bring your camera and tell all your holiday wishes to Saint Nick!

Reindog Parade Saturday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m.

Register your dog starting November 1 for this favorite holiday tradition. During the event, pups don holiday finery and parade before judges for prizes as Best Puppy, Best Adult, Best Botanical, Best Dog-Owner Dress-a- Like, and Best Dog Pack.

Dogs can also get their photo taken with Saint Nick. The cost, in addition to regular admission, is $15 per dog in advance or $18 at the door. Space is limited so register early at atlantabg.org.

Holiday Family Shows 10:30 a.m. Saturdays Nov. 26, Miss Gail, “Winter Tunes”; Dec. 3, Betty Ann Wylie, “Fairy Godmother, Serena”; Dec. 10, Mama Koku, “Diverse December”; Dec. 17, Kay Rosenblum, “Winter Wonderland with Queen Snowflake”

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A Note from the Director Now that the weather is beginning to change and cooler temperatures are within sight, I would like to encourage you to visit the Garden this fall. The perennial border around the Event Lawn is bursting with late-season color from salvias, cannas and perennial mums.

The Promenade will be filled with the fragrance of fall-flowering tea olives, followed by stunning autumn color on trees and shrubs.

And don’t forget Wine in the Woodland, the last Thursday of September and October, from 6 – 9 p.m. There is no better time to enjoy the Garden with family or friends, strolling the pathways in the glow of early evening light.

For those of you looking to add that one perfect plant to your garden, we will have a booth at the Hall County Master Gardener Fall Expo September 23- 24. For details, visit www.hallcountymastergardeners.com.

And our first Woodland Ramble Arts & Crafts market, to be held in the Ivester Amphitheater on October 1, promises to be the perfect spot to find one-of-a-kind local artisan crafts.

So come chat with the vendors, and do some early holiday shopping!

Hope to see you in the Garden this fall!

Mildred Fockele Vice President, Horticulture; Gainesville Director

Artists market debuts Enjoy the crisp fall air of the woodlands and browse the work of local artisans at the Woodland Ramble Arts & Crafts Market at the Gainesville garden on Saturday, Oct. 1 The offerings will feature many nature-themed items as well as upcycled materials and food trucks. The event, set for 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., is free with Garden admission. For details, visit atlantabg.org.

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Garden ablaze with ideas for fall color!

Hamamelis virginiana

Autumn is that festive time of year when trips to the mountains are made to breathe in the cool, crisp air while taking in the sweeping views of vibrant hot hues that deciduous plants take on in celebrating the end of summer. While the sights are worth the trip, homeowners can have their own more intimate showing in their backyards by choosing the right plants.

Fothergilla is a shrub unmatched for its fiery burst of color. This Southeast native brightens up the understory with shades of yellow, red, and even purple.

Look for the cultivar ‘Blue Shadow’, which also sports powdery blue foliage during the summer.

Witch Hazels are another great selection for fall color. This large shrub puts on an amazing display of mostly yellow hues; however, several cultivars do allow a melting pot of reds and oranges.

Hamamelis virginiana is a perfect vaseshaped species that glows yellow and gold in the native landscape and garden.

Perennials can also provide amazing fall color, even in their flowers, such as the genus Solidago, also known as Goldenrod, of the Aster family.

Goldenrod is a great plant to signal the end of summer and extending into October with its large spikes of brilliant yellow flowers. Several selections have been bred to tame the weediness of the native species to produce compact and obedient plants, yet retain the flower power. The cultivar ‘Little Lemon’ may be the most compact yet, growing to 12 inches and covered in masses of lemon yellow flowers.

Isaac Kirwan Assistant Horticulturist

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Saturday, October 1, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Browse through a variety of local vendors as they show their works.

Woven Whimsy: Stickworks by Patrick Dougherty

AROUND THE WORLD WITH SCOTT McMAHAN

Last spring I had the opportunity to take my first plant expedition as the Garden’s newly appointed Manager of International Plant Exploration.

I was part of a team whose goal was to find and study the many species of Rhododendron and Magnolias that occur in northern Vietnam while they were in bloom. We worked with one of the lead botanists from the Vietnamese Academy of Science to locate and document flowering species by taking copious field notes, GPS locations and preserved plant specimens to be housed at the University of Hanoi. While in the field for two weeks, the team was able to make literally hundreds of these herbarium pressings including several species new to science.

The Garden is committed to working in these remote areas of Southeast Asia to help not only preserve the genetic material of these rare plants but also to work with the local researchers so we can all better understand what needs to be done to protect these diverse jungles for future generations.

Meaningful relationships were forged on this expedition, and I will be back trekking in the highest mountains of Indochina very soon. While significant progress was made on this Vietnam trip, we will not stop there. In September I will be in the far northeastern corner of India exploring the remote mountains that make up the boundary between India, China and Myanmar. The World

Tuesday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Artist Patrick Dougherty crafted “Made from Scratch,” one of his unplanned sculptures from wood, branches and twigs. ”

Wine in the Woodlands Thursdays, September 29 and October 27, 6 - 9 p.m.

Sip a glass of wine from cash bars and groove to live entertainment.

Children’s Performances Saturday, Sept. 24, Oct. 29, 11 a.m.

Enjoy musical performances, shows, plays and engaging storytellers.

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Woodland Ramble Arts and Crafts Market

Storytime and Smiles Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

Pre-schoolers and young children are invited every week to enjoy storytelling from books focused on nature.

Budding Artists Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – Noon Children ages 4 – 6 use their creativity to make a seasonally-inspired work of art.

Discovery Stations Top: McMahan (second from right) and team.

Above: Vietnamese scientists with Rhododendron and Maple samples.

Wildlife Fund has recently declared this region of the eastern Himalayas as the last frontier of biodiversity with 211 new species being reported over the last five years – and 113 were plants!

Scott McMahan Manager, International Plant Exploration

Friday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Stop by one of the stations designed to engage the family about nature.

Terrific Trains October – December, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Surrounded by the beauty of the woodlands, these live garden trains will captivate the imagination. Children may play and share with fun boxes of toy trains.

All events free with garden admission.

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commonground SUPPORT THE GARDEN AS A VOLUNTEER!

Member Appreciation Month September September is Member Appreciation Month, and in celebration of the Garden’s 40th anniversary, members enjoy many special activities, valuable discounts, and the chance to win great prizes! In the Garden Gift Shop, members receive 20 percent off: Cookbooks and packaged foods, Sept. 3 – 6; jewelry and kids plush, Sept. 10 – 13; water bottles and kids’ books, Sept. 17 – 20; Chihuly in the Garden exhibition catalog, Sept. 24 – 27.

The Garden also is collaborating with other area attractions to host Swaptember during which members have the chance to experience the best of Atlanta with discounts at other participating attractions.

Visit atlantabg.org for details.

Member First Tuesdays September 6 and October 4, 5 – 8 p.m.

Atlanta location Welcome fall with live music, garden chef demos, and cash bars. Enjoy dinner at Linton’s. Guest passes accepted. (Chihuly sculptures not illuminated)

Breakfast in the Garden Thursday, September 22, 8:30 - 10 a.m.

Gainesville location Contributing and above members are invited to enjoy a light breakfast from 2 Dog Restaurant with a presentation by a garden horticulturist.

Member Fall Evenings Atlanta location Individual, Dual, Contributing and above Monday, October 10, 6 – 9 p.m.

Family and Family Plus Monday, October 17, 6- 9 p.m.

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View Scarecrows in the Garden and enjoy live music, an artist’s marketplace, and garden chef demos. Members are welcome to attend either evening, but children’s activities will be offered only on October 17. Guest passes accepted.

(Chihuly sculptures not illuminated)

Dinner in the Garden Monday, October 24, 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Atlanta location Contributing and above members are invited to enjoy a light dinner and a presentation on the Garden’s latest expansion, the Skyline Garden.

Garden Lights Member Premiere Thursday, Nov. 10, 6 – 10 p.m.

Atlanta location Be among the first to experience this 6th annual holiday tradition before the show opens to the public (member discount tickets apply). Enjoy live music, festive activities and a double discount in the Garden Shop. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Guest passes are not accepted for this event.

Gift Shop Sales Member Holiday Sale: Members receive 15 percent off storewide Nov. 14 – Dec. 24; Super Sale: Members receive 20 percent off storewide Nov. 10 – 13, Nov. 24 – 27, Dec. 10 – 11.

To upgrade membership levels and attend all these exciting events, call 404-591-1538.

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Experience the sixth annual Garden Lights Holidays Nights as a volunteer!

Join other dedicated, talented and enthusiastic volunteers in the evening hours to greet visitors, help roast marshmallows, and take holiday pictures. Volunteers must attend this introductory orientation session and commit to volunteering for five shifts during the eight-week show, beginning November 12.

Contact Volunteer Manager Josh Todd at 404-591-1548 or jtodd@atlantabg.org for details.

planthotline The Plant Hotline has received a number of questions regarding the plants that surround the Chihuly sculptures.

One that has piqued the interest of guests is Indigo Blue Icicle Tower just outside the Visitor Center. Plantings of Agave americana, commonly known as Blue Agave, Century Plant and American Aloe, reflect the striking spikes and shades of blue in the 315-icicle sculpture. Agave americana has year-round evergreen foliage and can be successfully grown in Atlanta and south Georgia as long as it’s planted in an area that drains well with a 3:1 mix of sand and ground pine bark.

It grows in full to part sun and can attain a height of 5 to 7 feet.

404-888-GROW QUESTIONS? Call 404-591-1539 or email membership@atlantabg.org

Clippings is now available online at issuu.com/atlantabotanicalgarden

planthotline@atlantabg.org