Vol. XXVI No. 2 • SUMMER 2013
Once Upon a Time Tuesdays on the Terrace where fairy tales come to life // pg. 14
live music, great food and refreshing cocktails // pg. 21
2013 Board of Trustees Officers Justus Fugate, President Jennie Becker, Vice-President Linda Kizzire, Treasurer
Trustees Cari Clayton Steve English DeeAnne Fahnestock Roarke R. Gordon Steve Hauck Jay Hsu Mark Jolliffe Melissa Mangan Elton Parsons
Peter Salmeron Dana Smith Kathi Stark Linda Stewart Nancy Stubbs Len Suchy Beverly Thornton
Ex-Officio Trustees Bryan Frye, President, Board of Park Commissioners Cathy Holdeman, Assistant City Manager, City of Wichita
Canna ‘Cleopatra,” by Janie Lang
In this issue
1 2-4 5 6 7 8 9 10-12 13 14-15 16-17 18-19 20 21
Letter From The Director In Bloom Butterfly House Opens Alfresco Gala Eco-Awareness Day, poster & photo competition Lunchtime Lectures Birding, River Festival & Art June - July August Calendar Volunteers Once Upon a Time Education Tribute List and Save the Date In The Gardens Tuesdays on the Terrace
Doug Kupper, Director of Park & Recreation, City of Wichita Janet Miller, City Council, City of Wichita Mayor’s Appointee
Check us out on facebook at www.facebook.com/ BotanicaWichita Cultivate is the member magazine for Botanica, The Wichita Gardens. For more information about Botanica's programs, events or Gardens, please call 316-264-0448 or visit our website at www.botanica.org. While on our website, be sure to sign up for our weekly e-newsletter. You can also connect with us through facebook and twitter pages linked on our website. For information on advertising to a targeted audience through Cultivate, contact Kristin Marlett at 316-264-0448 ext. 108 or kmarlett@botanica.org. Cultivate © 2013, Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Vol. XXVI. No. 2 • June - August 2013
Cover: Rendering of the Once Upon a Time Entrance
FROM THE
Director
A garden for the community
Botanica is a growing garden and is being recognized as one of Wichita’s greatest attractions. In April the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce presented Botanica with the “Over The Years” award. It was a great honor to accept the award along with recipients Charlie Chandler, Foulston Siefkin Law Firm, Airbus, Cox Machine and GLMV Architecture. The award recognizes Botanica as an organization with long-standing performance as a good business citizen and is a major contributor to Wichita’s economic well-being.
Botanica is a living garden and touches the lives of everyone in our community, beginning with small children who are amazed by the hundreds of butterflies that swoop by their heads in the butterfly house, professionals who arrange meetings with clients to discuss business while enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the gardens, serious and curious gardeners who visit Botanica to learn how to make their own homes a special place and those who appreciate the beauty of the changing seasons in a garden located in the heart of Wichita.
Credit for the award goes to the hundreds of volunteers who donate thousands of hours making Botanica a showcase garden, the staff who work hard each day with pride in what they are doing. the donors who give so generously to support the gardens and the citizens in our community who visit the gardens, participate in the education programs and attend our special events.
Botanica is a community garden, and it is the support of the community that makes Botanica a special place for all of us. Thank you,
Breaking ground in May for the new event center will help Botanica grow even more. Once the event center is built we are planning to begin construction on the Chinese Sister City Garden. None of these additions could happen without the continued support of the community.
“A Spiny Supper” by Paul Packer June • July • August 2013
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In Bloom Greetings from the gardens, and welcome to summer. The cooler spring weather extended our tulip display this year longer than any spring display in Botanica’s history. The cooler weather really intensified the colors of the daffodils, tulips, peonies, irises and early perennial displays. We are ready to continue into summer with high hopes of much easier summer weather conditions than the last two summers. Botanica is well known for its vast displays of bright colors. Summer annuals provide the gardens with season-long color in varying displays of sizes and textures. Over the season, annuals give us the ability to make each garden a separate room with a “wow” factor around each corner. Many of our annuals are selected because of their heat and drought tolerance and as the temperature increases, they really begin to shine. Since last Cultivate article, I received seed for three more 2013 All American Selections. The first is geranium “Pinto Premium White to Rose” and it has numerous long lasting five inch blooms in colors of white to deep rose pink. Plants reach a height of 14 to 16 inches and 12 to 18 inches wide. The other two are zinnia “Profusion Double Deep Salmon” and zinnia “Profusion Double Hot Cherry.” Both cultivars are disease tolerant with double two-to-three inch flowers. Mature plants reach 14 inches high and 24 inches wide. We have also received 14 varieties of annuals from Ball Seed Company from their trial gardens, many of which
Botanica received three 2013 All American Selections this year. Zinnia “Profusion Double Deep Salmon” is pictured above.
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will not be released to the public before next year. We have also found many new annuals from multiple seed companies and specialty growers throughout the country to add to our displays. We will introduce our visitors to many new selections and demonstrate how they grow in our climate. The Glenn & Jayne Milburn Aquatic Collection is a must-see during your summer visit. We currently have 92 containers made up of 49 different hardy water lilies in our collections. Hardy water lilies come in white, yellow, pink, red and apricot as well as changeable colors that darken in color as the flowers mature. My personal favorites are “Colorado,” an apricot variety, “Joey Tomocik,” a yellow variety and “James Brydon,” a red variety. We have 12 varieties of tropical water lilies in our collections. Tropical water lilies are the only way to get blue and purple flowers in water lilies. They also come in pink, red and white and in varieties that bloom during the day or at night. Tropical water lilies typically hold their flowers above the water surface instead of floating on the surface like hardy varieties do. Our most talked about tropical water lilies are our victoria water platters. The leaves on this lily can reach diameters of six feet or more and once they are over five feet in diameter can support an adult of 150 pounds standing on the floating leaf.
The second 2013 All American Selections zinnia is “Profusion Double Hot Cherry,” above. Both of this year’s selections are disease tolerant.
two to six feet blooming on the end of each stem. Buddleia is another great summer flowering shrub; commonly called butterfly bush, it blooms in shades of yellow, pink, red, white and purple. Butterflies feed heavily on the many flower heads packed full of delicious nectar and fragrance. If dead-headed, the shrubs will bloom till frost, and reach heights of three to 10 feet from the ground level each summer.
The Victoria water platter lily can reach diameters of six feet or more and can support the weight of a 150 pound adult. Photo by Janie Lang
The leaves have large hollow veins and stems running under the entire leaf, which gives it great buoyancy. The leaves also have a four-to-six inch lip (depending on the cultivar) around the top outside edge of the leaf. Everything on the plant under water is covered with sharp thorns for protection. The plant blooms a 12 inch flower at night, with a citrus aroma. The flower is white the first night, light pink the second night and dark rose the third night before sinking under the water surface. This is truly a fascinating plant in all aspects of its life and we are very lucky to have two cultivars of “Victoria amazonica,” including “Longwood Hybrid” and “Victoria Cruziana”—in our collection this summer. Many visitors ask what shrubs to plant for summer color in their gardens. The undisputed champions of summer shrubs are crapemyrtles. Available in shades of white, pink, lavender and even bi-colors, they are show stoppers. Even though the top growth is not always winter hardy here, the root systems are. Growing from ground level, the shrubs can reach three to 15 feet in height each summer blooming on new wood. Hardy hibiscus produce large numbers of 10 to 12 inch dinner plate sized flowers. They come in shades of red, pink and white. They are treated as perennial here, with the tops being cut off four to six inches from the ground each spring. They reach a height from
Crapemyrtles are the undisputed champions of summer shrubs. Lagerstroemia indica ‘Velma’s Royal Delight’: Crapemyrtle
Vitex is yet another of our summer shrubs that produces great summer color. The flowers are sky blue on plants that grow eight to 10 feet from the ground each season. All of these shrubs will produce abundant summer flowers with minimum care. Our last stop for this article will be the Butterfly House. We thank Cox Communications for again sponsoring the Butterfly House this year. My goal is to keep 400 butterflies flying throughout the exhibit from now until the first of October. With a lifespan of 10 to 14 days, we buy butterflies weekly from Florida butterfly farmers. The plantings in the house are made up primarily of lantana and pentas. These are the two top choice annuals that butterflies feed on. Both have clusters of flowers so butterflies can feed on numerous flowers without expanding energy flying. Lantana comes in two forms: an upright form and a trailing form. The upright form ranges in heights between three and five feet and come in multi and single colored flowers. The trailing forms range between 12 and 24 inches in height. They are mainly single colored flowers and some varieties have variegated foliage. Pentas range in heights from 18 to 36 inches and come in shades of white, pink, red and lavender. My personal favorite is the variegated leafed one called “Stars & Stripes” with red flowers. I encourage you to visit Botanica’s Butterfly House and experience this unique project and enjoy these natural beauties up close. In closing I want to thank all the garden staff and volunteers for all your hard work this spring and upcoming summer. I want to invite everyone to visit the gardens and discover everything that is new and enjoy your favorite spot at Botanica.
Hardy hibicus, like the “Sultry Kiss” variety above, produce a large number of dinner-plate sized flowers and come in shades of pink, red and white.
June • July • August 2013
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Botanica’s Butterfly House is open daily from June-September and features hundreds of butterflies in free flight in many popular species. With a lifespan of 10 to 14 days Botanica buys butterflies weekly from Florida butterfly farmers. The plantings in the house are made up primarily of lantana and pentas. These are the two top choice annuals butterflies feed on. Both have clusters of flowers so butterflies can feed on numerous flowers without expanding energy flying. Left: Volunteer Marty Hartwell plants annuals in the Butterfly House in 2012. Photos by Janie Lang. BRING ON THE HEAT: Botanica’s Garden Crew for Summer 2013 is ready for the heat. Front Row (L-R): Pat McKernan, Laura Pham, Connie Bell, Tara McMillan, Shannon Vierthaler, Andrew Jahn, Albert Tack, Melissa Forester. Back Row: Susie McClellan, Janet Gordon, Kim Matthews, Taylor Smothermon. Not pictured: Ryan Harjo, Kara Veith, Ethan Parson and Laura Shumaker.
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butterfly house
Butterfly House
Photo by Pam Tropp
Open June-September
It’s been 15 years since the Butterfly House opened, and each year the enchantment and beauty of these magnificent insects continues to bring visitors back. What most visitors don’t know is that the Butterfly House is a controlled, public habitat dedicated to the education and exploration of butterflies. The Butterfly House is a 2,880 square foot enclosed exhibit where numerous species of native butterflies are in free flight. With butterflies sampling a variety of nectar plants and occasionally landing on visitors, the Butterfly House is an amazing place. Visitors can learn about the butterfly life cycle first-hand as the butterflies emerge from their chrysalides and take their first flights, see the types of plants to add to your home landscape
Popular Species
to attract butterflies or try your hand at identifying the different species. The Butterfly House is open daily from June through September during regular hours of operation and is included with admission or membership. It is an environment where people of all ages can get up close and personal with these beautiful insects and gain a keener insight of them. We invite you to visit the Butterfly House this summer and make your own connection. Oh...and don’t forget your camera.
Butterfly House Sponsored By:
• Banded Orange • Buckeye • Crimson Patch • Giant Swallowtail • Malachite • Monarch • Mourning Cloak • Painted Lady • Question Mark • Red Admiral • Red Postman • Spicebush Swallowtail • Tiger Swallowtail • Variegated Fritillaries • White Peacock • Zebra Longwing
June • July • August 2013
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june 21 6:30 pm
Join us for a harmonious blend of beautiful gardens, culinary treats, good company and live music by Blue Eyed Soul - to benefit Botanica.
Tickets are $100 per person, $75 for Botanica members. For reservations, go online to botanica.org or call 316.264.0448 reservations required by june 17
hosted
G A L A presented
by:
Gretchen and Stan Andeel Thornton Anderson Shirley and Gary Austerman Ann and Roy Baker Jennie and Robert Becker Emily Bonavia Susan Bowers and Keith Boscher Mignon Brewster and Brett Harris Suzanne and Raul Brito Beth Brophy and Ty Hedlund Kacie Brown and Jacob St. John Denita and Bob Burgess Tamy and Jeff Carmichael Cindy and John Carnahan Shannan and John Carnes Mrs. Georgia Chandler Scott Davies Julie and Brian Devlin Jill and Tom Docking Jennifer and Paul Drace Mardi and Dan Engel Steve English Mary Eves and Rigby Carey DeeAnne Fahnestock Jane and John Foster Linda and Jim Fritzemeier Justus Fugate Stephanie Galichia and Ted Troth Ruthie and Jim Gillespie Jeanne Goodvin and Joe Johnson Molly and Roarke Gordon Carolyn and Jim Grier Shari and Jim Hand Audrey and Scott Hane Jenny and Scott Hatchett – Scholfield Hyundai & Buick-GMC Natalie and Jeff Herlocker Bonnie and Dick Honeyman Heidi and Mark Jolliffe Megan and Ben Kice Susan and Mark Kiefer Linda and Mike Kizzire Tish and Don Knappenberger
Tammi and Scott Kuthan – Doc Green’s Gourmet Salads and Grill Whitney and Michael Maloney Jeanine and Mike Maloney Melissa and Paul Mangan Meredith and Aaron Mansfield Janet Miller and Nile Dillmore Cindy and Marty Miller Anna and Beldon Mills Jill and Chris Mitchell Laurie and Chuck Nichols Cindy and Keith Nolte Mary and Chris O’Brien Karen and Gregg Oblinger Diane and Scott Post Lee Smith and Ed Ritchie Lisa and Scott Ritchie Jamee and Mike Ross Cynthia and Bruce Rowley Lorie and Dick Rumsey Erika and Peter Salmeron Lindy and Jacob Sands Jane and Jim Shaw Molly and Jim Shawver Dana Smith Laurie and Lance Spence Megan Spikes and Matt Burgardt Pam and Steve Spines Kathi and Doug Stark Karen and Kevin Strecker Mindy and John Sutherland Susan and Dan Taylor Christie and Tom Triplett Sharon and Larry Van Horn Marni Vliet and David Stone Barbara and Rocky Waitt Kate and Ed Wenninger Alice and Dale Wiggins Betty and Art Wood Brooke and Andy Woodward
sponsored
by:
mittlestadt props & design
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by:
Eco-Awareness Day June 22 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. general admission or membership (proceeds to benefit education dept.)
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poster competition With an abundance of colorful plants, elegant sculptures and flowing fountains, Botanica serves as inspiration for gardeners and artists alike. Each year, Botanica selects a garden-inspired piece of original artwork to use for its annual membership poster and other print materials. A $1,000 purchase award and a one-month lobby showing is given to the winning artist. Botanica is now accepting entries for the 2014 poster, to be unveiled on Aug. 27. Interested artists can contact Kristin Marlett, Director of Marketing, at 316.264.0448 or kmarlett@botanica.org for more information. Information and entry forms can also be found online at botanica.org. Poster Competition supported by Jayne Milburn and Emprise Bank.
deadline: july 19
Demonstrations Live Music Storytelling Responsible Landfilling Eco-Craft Stations Green Goddess Smoothies
photo competition The Portrait of Botanica Photography Competition is designed to capture the beauty of Botanica through the art of photography. Multiple awards totaling more than $1,000 in cash prizes will be given in a variety of adult and youth categories. Any photos of the Gardens taken after Sept. 23, 2012 are eligible for entry in 2013. Interested photographers can contact Kristin Marlett, Director of Marketing, at 316.264.0448 or kmarlett@botanica.org for more information. Information and entry forms can also be found online at botanica.org.
deadline: sept. 20
June • July • August 2013
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Lunchtime
LECTURES
Every Wednesday • 12:15 to 1 p.m. Lectures are included with membership or admission Frustrated with Fescue June 5 • 12:15-1 p.m.
My Summer at Botanica July 31 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Each summer Botanica has intern gardeners. Join Laura Shumaker as she tells about her experience in our garden this summer.
Join Larry Crouse, Butler County Extension Horticulture Agent, as he talks about grass alternatives. Larry will provide information about growing warm season grasses in south central Kansas.
Preserve Your Harvest
Save Those Rain Drops June 12 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Peter Daniels with Wichita Rain Barrels will talk about the benefits of rain barrels and how to install one. If you like, you will be able to purchase a rain barrel that day.
What’s New in Ferns June 19 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Duane Peterson is a retired biology and botany teacher with a passion for ferns. Duane will discuss new crosses and mutations in hardy and tropical ferns along with their care and other requirements. Ferns will be available for purchase.
Weather Folklore: Fact or Fiction June 26 • 12:15-1 p.m.
We have all grown up hearing people talk about the weather, then forecasters using sayings such as “red sky at night, sailors delight,” “red sky at morning, sailors take warning.” Come join Dick Elder, retired meteorologist, and see if there is any truth to these sayings.
July 3: NO LECTURE DUE TO THE HOLIDAY
Savory Summer Salads July 10 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Summer is here and its time to enjoy salads made from fresh vegetables, greens, fruit, and herbs. Come sample new treats by Kay Neff from Neff Farms.
Adelias in Antarctica July 17 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Think cool thoughts during this hot summer in Kansas. Lorrie Beck, director of the Great Plains Nature Center, will give us a “cool” look at the windiest, driest and coldest continent on earth. Enjoy a cool treat after this program.
Iris Grown for Beauty July 27 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Sheryl Fitzpatrick with Wichita Iris Club will talk about the irises grown at Botanica. She will also feature some varieties available at the upcoming iris club sale.
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Aug. 7 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Don’t know what to do with all that fresh produce? Learn the basics to preserve your harvest with Denise Dias, Sedgwick County Foods and Nutrition Agent. Topics include drying, making jellies, pressure canning and freezing.
Cooking with Homegrown Vegetables Aug. 14 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Lori Thomas and Linda Courtney, Master Gardeners and fabulous cooks, want to share some of their favorite and easy recipes. Whether you have a garden of your own or rely on the farmer’s market for fresh produce, you will enjoy this fun presentation and sample some tasty treats.
Planting a Succulent Dish Garden Aug. 21 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Lisa Barland, Harvey County Master Gardener, will demonstrate how to use tender succulents in designing a dish garden for indoor and outdoor use. Succulents will also be available for sale.
Wacky or Wonderful Container Gardens Aug. 28 • 12:15-1 p.m.
People will plant flowers in almost anything. Come and see what Karla found on her summer of adventure. Karla Jahn is a Botanica staff member whose duties include scheduling this Lunchtime Lectures series.
Lunchtime Lectures sponsored by:
Birding at Botanica 9 a.m.
18 June 16 July 20 Aug free with admission or membership
Art at Botanica June: July: Aug:
Needle Arts Guild of Wichita Amy Finchum, Watercolors 2014 Poster Competition Winner Lobby Art Sponsored by:
June 1-8 $2 off regular admission with festival button! June • July • August 2013
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30
1 p.m.
23 •Daylily Show,
Meeting, 1 p.m.
16 •Orchid Society
•Junior Gardeners, 2 p.m.
9
•$2 off with River Festival Button
2
5
6
Meeting, 7 p.m.
Day, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required) •Organic Garden Club Meeting, 6 p.m.
24•Prairie Winds Daylily 25 •Creative Craft
9 a.m. •Creative Craft Day, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required) •Hosta Society & Herb Society, 6:30 p.m.
Weather Folklore; Fact or Fiction, 12:15 p.m. •Botanica Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
20
26 •Lunchtime Lecture: 27
Meeting, 9 a.m. •Lunchtime Lecture: What’s New in Ferns, 12:15 p.m.
Meeting, 9 a.m. •Volunteer Coffee, 10 a.m. •Lunchtime Lecture: Save Those Rain Drops, 12:15 p.m.
18 •Birding at Botanica, 19 •Garden Guide
7 p.m.
7 p.m. •Bonsai Club Mtg., 7 p.m. •Garden Sprouts, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required)
17•Iris Club Meeting,
Club Meeting, 9:30 a.m. •Daylily Meeting, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY
•$2 off with River Festival Button
11 •Rose Society Mtg., 12 •Friends of Botanica 13
•$2 off with River Festival Button •Lunchtime Lecture: Frustrated with Fescue, 12:15 p.m. •Garden Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
10 •Suburban Garden
4
WEDNESDAY
•Weed & Feed, 8 a.m. •$2 off with River Festival Button •Creative Craft Day, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required)
TUESDAY
•$2 off with River Festival Button
3
• Emprise Bank Lobby Gallery: Needle Arts Guild of Wichita • Sweet Basil will serve lunch from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for $7 • Tuesdays on the Terrace, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Every Tuesday June-Sept.
SUNDAY
June 2013 7
28
6:30 p.m.
21 •Alfresco Gala,
14
•$2 off with River Festival Button
FRIDAY
1
29
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
22 •Eco-Awareness Day,
15
8
•$2 off with River Festival Button
•$2 off with River Festival Button
SATURDAY
June • July • August 2013
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28 •Iris Sale, 1 p.m.
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•Prairie Winds Daylily Meeting, 1 p.m. Meeting, 7 p.m. •Composition: A Family Arts & Music Event, 1 p.m.
21 •Orchid Society
2 p.m.
10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required)
30•Creative Craft Day,
10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required) •Organic Garden Club Meeting, 6 p.m.
23•Creative Craft Day,
9 a.m. •Creative Craft Day, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required) •Hosta Society & Herb Society, 6:30 p.m.
My Summer at Botanica, 12:15 p.m.
31 •Lunchtime Lecture:
Iris Grown for Beauty, 12:15 p.m. •Botanica Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
garage sale, 7 a.m.
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5
FRIDAY
19
12
•Rodney Branigan concert, 7:30 p.m.
27
20
•Composition: A Family Arts & Music Event, 10 a.m.
13
6
SATURDAY
• Tuesdays on the Terrace, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Every Tuesday June-Sept.
• Emprise Bank Lobby Gallery: Amy Finchum, watercolors • Truffles Catering will serve lunch from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for $7
24•Lunchtime Lecture: 25 •Friends of Botanica 26
Meeting, 9 a.m. •Lunchtime Lecture: Adelias in Antarctica, 12:15 p.m.
16 •Birding at Botanica, 17 •Garden Guide
15
14 •Junior Gardeners,
Meeting, 9 a.m. •Volunteer Coffee, 10 a.m. •Lunchtime Lecture: TBD, 12:15 p.m.
4
THURSDAY •Happy Fourth of July! Botanica closed.
10 •Friends of Botanica 11
•Garden Sprouts, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required) •Rose Society Mtg., 7 p.m. •Bonsai Club Mtg., 7 p.m.
9
3
•No Lunchtime Lecture •Garden Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
8
•Weed & Feed, 8 a.m. •Creative Craft Day, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required)
TUESDAY
•Suburban Garden Club Meeting, 9:30 a.m. •Daylily Meeting, 7 p.m.
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7
SUNDAY
July 2013
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25
•Prairie Winds Daylily Meeting, 7 p.m.
7 p.m.
8
Wacky or Wonderful Container Gardens, 12:15 p.m. •Botanica Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
28 •Lunchtime Lecture: 29
Club Meeting, 6 p.m.
27 •Organic Garden
22
Meeting, 9 a.m. •Lunchtime Lecture: Planting a Succulent Dish Garden, 12:15 p.m.
9 a.m. •Hosta Society & Herb Society, 6:30 p.m.
Meeting, 9 a.m. •Volunteer Coffee, 10 a.m. •Lunchtime Lecture: Cooking with Homegrown Vegetables, 12:15 p.m.
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THURSDAY •Volunteer Picnic, 5:30 p.m.
14 •Friends of Botanica 15
19•Iris Club Meeting,
18
•Orchid Society Meeting, 1 p.m.
10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required) •Rose Society Mtg., 7 p.m. •Bonsai Club Mtg., 7 p.m.
13 Garden Sprouts,
Club Meeting, 9:30 a.m. •Daylily Meeting, 7 p.m.
12 •Suburban Garden
2 p.m.
11 •Junior Gardeners,
Preserve Your Harvest, 12:15 p.m. •Garden Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
5 •Creative Craft Day, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required)
WEDNESDAY
6 •Weed & Feed, 8 a.m. 7 •Lunchtime Lecture:
TUESDAY
4
• Tuesdays on the Terrace, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Every Tuesday June-Sept.
• Emprise Bank Lobby Gallery: 2014 Poster Competition Winner • Syl’s will serve lunch from 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for $7
SUNDAY
August 2013
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16
9
2
FRIDAY
31
24
17
Market, 3-8 p.m. For more information visi botanica. org after July 1.
10 •Chinese Night
3
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Volunteers
Call Jodi McArthur
at 316.264.0448 ext. 103 or visit botanica.org to sign up or for more information!
Upcoming Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities Train Operators
Our Gene Spears Train Garden has become a popular place for our visitors but can only operate with the help of volunteers. Be a kid again and volunteer as a Botanica engineer.
Butterfly House Hosts There is no greater joy than watching butterflies emerge from our hatchery or helping a small child hold a butterfly for the first time. Volunteer as a butterfly house host and experience the magic of nature at its best.
Garden Greeters Enjoy the excitement of young children with their families as you help engage them in the beauty and fun of our Downing Children’s Garden.
Once Upon a Time
Volunteer Coffee
Wednesday, June 12, 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m.
Garden Guide Meetings
Wednesday, June 19, 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 9 a.m.
Coffee and other fine gifts also provided by The Spice Merchant
Weed & Feeds: 1st Tuesday of each month Tuesday, June 4, 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 2, 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 6, 8 a.m. to noon Lunch provided by Friends of Botanica
Special Events:
Once Upon a Time May 11 through July 7; open business hours Volunteer Picnic Thursday, Aug. 1, 5:30 p.m.
Help share your love of classic childhood tales during this special exhibit. Volunteers are needed, especially on weekends and evenings, for ticket sales and exhibit assistance.
Volunteer Picnic No bugs here, just an opportunity to celebrate our season and volunteer program. Please join us for this fun evening. Meet new people and learn about the activities and plans scheduled for our fall and winter season. Burgers will be provided by Bluestem Communities. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and RSVP by Friday, July 26.
Garden Guide Meetings If you love sharing nature with others, please consider becoming a garden guide. Learn more about this opportunity at monthly meetings held the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Volunteer Coffees
These fun gatherings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Light refreshments are provided by The Regent Retirement Living and The Spice Merchant.
Above: Volunteers Bonita Hymer and Sue Robinson are all decked out in fairy gear for the Tulips, Fairies & Friends Festival. This year’s festival attracted nearly 3,000 visitors to Botanica, and had over 100 volunteers help during the four weekend event. Photo by Janie Lang
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Once Upon a Time… May 11 - July 7
Once Upon a Time is an interactive exhibit where fairy tales come to life through interactive stage sets, kiosks with fun graphics and buttons that educate and enhance the spoken narrative. Located near the Downing Children’s Garden, the exhibit features six life-like displays of traditional fairy tales including: Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Princess and the Pea and Little Red Riding Hood. Visitors will walk down a path where they will come upon the houses of these characters where a kiosk will provide a synopsis of the fairy tale. Children will be able to interact with each display throughout the entire exhibit. For example, in the Three Little Pigs display, the straw and wood houses will shake and rattle as the wolf tries to blow the houses down. In Jack and the Beanstalk, a beanstalk will grow through the roof of the house.
Jack & The Beanstalk
In addition, each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the exhibit will be complemented by activities, such as live performances, storytelling, puppet shows and art projects. See page 15 for details. These activities are free with membership or general admission. A first-time exhibit, Once Upon a Time is a production of Creative Attraction Design and is making its debut at Botanica. Owner, Kale Hamel is known for the spectacular lights display, Illuminations. Creative Attraction Design has created projects for theme parks and haunted houses all over the country including Disney, Six Flags and Universal Studios.
The Three Little Pigs
The exhibit is supported by Barry and Paula Downing. HOURS & TICKET INFORMATION: General Admission or membership to Botanica is required. To view the exhibit, it’s an additional $5 per person ($4 members) ages 3 and up. The exhibit is open during normal business, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours Tuesday and Thursday until 8 p.m. For details on hours and general admission please visit botanica.org. Goldilocks & The Three Bears
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Little Red Riding Hood
June 1 ~ Explorer Day: Dress as your favorite explorer! June 8 ~ Three Little Pigs: Make your own pig mask! June 15 ~ Goldilocks & The Three Bears: Bring your teddy bear and buy him some honey from Oakschmied Honey.
Fairy Tale Days Themed days and crafts every Saturday (included with admission to the exhibit)
Hansel & Gretel
June 22 ~ Hansel & Gretel: Take a picture with a gingerbread house, make trail mix. Sweet treats for sale from Cero’s Candies. June 29 ~ Fairy Tale Day: Storytelling under the tree, free lemonade. July 6 ~ Fairy Tale Day Take Two: Performances by Broadway Kids of Wichita, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Fairy Tale bingo and games in the meadow.
The Princess & The Pea
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Education Creative Day Crafts
Explore your child’s “inner artist” with an art walk series in the Downing Children’s Garden. Students will enjoy a guided walk each week to a special art installation with background information on the artist and their medium. Each walk will be followed by a corresponding creative craft.
Garden Sprouts Come to the garden with your preschool aged child (3-5) for an opportunity to explore nature together. Each month we focus on a theme from the garden using children’s literature, games, eco-art and a scrumptious snack. Classes are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. $9, $6 for Botanica members
Students entering 1st-6th grade
Tuesday, June 11: Flashing Fireflies in My Jar Classes are most Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Ready, set, glow…Learn how these mysterious insects communicate by flashing!
Cost: $10, $8 for Botanica members. Register for the entire series and receive a dollar off each class.
Tuesday, July 9: A to Z Veggies for Me
Class limit 15 per session, minimum of 5 students to hold class
Tuesday, Aug. 13: I Wish I Were a Fish
Tuesday, June 4th: Mr. Biggles the Garden Squirrel Mold a pinch pot
Tuesday, June 18th: Sunflower Fountain on the Plaza Create a tile mosaic
Tuesday, June 25th: Grandaddy’s Musical Maze Make a hand drum
Tuesday, July 2nd: Boeing Monster Woods Tree Creatures
Meet vibrant veggies at our summer tasting party!
Discover what life would be under the sea with our fine finned friends
Programs are limited to 15 children per session and pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Registration and payment must be made by 5 p.m. the Friday before the class. Fees are $9/$6 members. One adult is included with each child. Children under 6 must accompany an adult. Additional non-member adults must pay regular admission. Refunds will be made for cancellations made 24 hours before the class. We are not able to issue refunds after that deadline.
Carve potato stamps
Tuesday, July 16th: Granny Jean’s Fairy Glenn Design a fairy box garden
Reservation Contact For reservations, please contact Karla Jahn at (316) 264-0448 ext. 115.
Tuesday, July 23rd: Ant Hill Trail Paint with sand
Tuesday, July 30th: Claosaurus Fossil Wall Cast fossils
Tuesday, August 6th: Salamander Stream Construct twig sailing rafts
EDUCATION FUNDING PROVIDED BY:
Flumpa the Frog and Wendy the Singing Scientist were one of the many acts that performed during the Tulips, Fairies & Friends Festival. Photo by Janie Lang.
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Drop-In Activities in the Downing Children’s Garden
Composition: A Family Arts & Music Event
We have a daily schedule of drop-in activities for simple, hands-on fun and is free of charge with membership or gate admission.
On July 20 and 21, stroll through the gardens while taking in Wichita’s finest arts, music and culture.
Mud-pie Monday: Mud, water, sticks and stones: perfect ingredients for a “flavorful” pie.
The gardens will be alive with artists! Visitors can interact with artists at work and play through their various mediums, including painting, dancing, cultural storytelling and athletic demonstrations.
Touch-it Tuesday: Find it, touch it, smell it, even taste the different child-friendly plants growing in the Children’s Garden.
Windy Wednesday: Pinwheels, wind socks, whirl-y-gigs.
Performances and demonstrations will be held throughout the gardens between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on July 20 and 1- 4 p.m. July 21. Join us both days for this new summer event that is sure to peak the whole families’ interest.
Where will the wind blow these windy crafts in the garden?
Theatre Thursday: Hats, wings and wands. Let your child’s
Tickets are $7 each, or $10 for both days and admission benefits the education department.
imagination soar with garden music and fantasy props.
Fantasy Friday: Journey to magical places through
For a list of artists and vendors as the date approaches, please visit botanica.org or call 316-264-0448.
rich storytelling and imaginative activities.
Showcase Saturday: Puppets, plants, pictures and plays… all these are pastime pleasures on Showcase Saturday.
CompJulys20tio& 21 a family arts & music event details above and at botanica.org
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Engraved Bricks & Pavers Eloise Hartong Karen Lee
Supporting Memberships
TRIBUTES
Donations received February - April 2013
In Memory Shirley Blume Mrs. Shirley Armstrong Mr. & Mrs. William Beaver Cunningham Brown Group at Morgan Stanley Ursula Dold Glenda Frye Dona Hopper Jon Kowing Curt & Kay LaGree J.T. Manuszak Betty Riedl Marilyn Walsh Louise Commer Mark & Sheryl Anderson Sheryl Bagby William & Linda Baker Dale & Peggy Bing John & Betty Burchfield Betty Clements Andy Commer Family Eva Commer Bill & Carol Engelland Riff & Marilyn Fenton Ray & Linda Hofmeier Les & Kay Hole Brian & Linda Hopper Jay & Marilee Keagle Lela Melson Terry & Marian Parsons Janice Roberts Virginia Thornton Lies Wenona Woodson Marjorie Greep Kandi Evans & family Larry & Betty Guhr Rick & Debbie Knapp Kenneth & Barbara Rehberg
Darrell & Betty Terbush Gertrude Sparling Buck & Gladys Alley Larry & Pamela Burns David Yohn Robert & Jamie Bondy
Additional memorials for: Dora Bradley Roger & Becky Turner Nick Caro Intrust Bank Ramon & Sharon Lopez Wichita Collegiate School Carl Cole Roland & Kate Bainbridge Buz & Ruth Steinke Reba ‘Sally’ Cothron Ernee Lou McGuire Doris Reeves Dorothy Ellis Susan Ellis Vern Heinsohn Barbara Rockhold Mary Lee McKee Dr. Joanne B. Roberts Elaine Tischhauser William & Mary Ann Gile
Brick & Paver Order
Seed: David & Kathie Abel Kent & Emily Baalman Don & Jill Bostwick Bob & Linda Boyle Dennis & Janine Brauning Patty Brown Scott & Donita Brummett Bruce & Meribeth Buhr Charles & Jeanne Burdsal, Jr. Richard & Cynthia Carl Carolyn Carter Craig Clasper Barbara Coats Kathy Cressey Richard & Susan Davidson Alex & Tamara DeBaun Mary Dikeman Steve & Gena Dillard Jerry & Carolyn Gaddis Stan & Wanda Gegen Marilyn Gray & Brian Martz Biff & Bonnie Green John & Phyllis Griffitt Rick & Kim Hartwell Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice George & Karen Haynes Pat Hommertzheim Patricia Kissick John & Eileen Klassen Bob & Mary Lane Michael & Minnie Martin Robert & Cheryl Nation Robert & Ann O’Bleness Paul & Christina Peek Robert Reinke Steven & Pam Reiz Alan & Carol Roth Robert & Marilyn Sjogren Don & Judy Slawson Stephanie Smith & Marty Tillery Jacquelyn Sue Solomon Richard & Ellen Willis
Anthony & Denise Veith Charles & Mary Wurth Bud: James & Nancy Snyder Bloom: Mr. & Mrs. George Jones
Recent Gifts: Stan & Gretchen Andeel Roy Baker Cynthia Carnahan Central Kansas Community Foundation Vera Challis Mrs. Georgia Chandler Tom & Jill Docking Barry & Paula Downing Downing & Lahey Mortuaries Fidelity Bank Fleeson, Gooing, Coulson & Kitch, L.L.C. Friends of Botanica GLMV Architecture Jim & Carolyn Grier Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Intrust Wealth Management Kansas Pond Society Larksfield Place Legacy Bank Media Partners Jayne Milburn Professional Engineering Consultants, PA Project Beauty Dick & Lorie Rumsey Stewart Companies St. Mary’s Altar Society Suburban Garden Club TCK The Trust Company of Kansas Tom & Christie Triplett Norma Jean Wagner Wichita Area Iris Club Wichita Daylily Club Wichita Rose Society Dale & Alice Wiggins Art & Betty Wood
In Kind: Sprout: Neal & Denise Mabe Suryakumar & Ann Reddy
Friends of Botanica The Spice Merchant
Custom Bricks and Pavers are a great way to honor a loved one. Bricks and Pavers are available in specific gardens and orders are made four times a year. The deadlines are March 31, June 30, Sept. 30 and Dec. 31. For questions or to place an order please contact Kathy Osler at kosler@botanica.org or (316) 264-0448 ext. 107. The form can also be downloaded at botanica.org. • Engraved brick on the Button Fountain Tribute Pathway ($100) • Engraved brick on the Downing Children's Garden Rainbow Trail ($250) • One 12"x12" paver in the Downing Children's Garden ($500) • Four 12"x12" pavers in the Downing Children's Garden ($1,750 for four)
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Jean Garvey: For the children For Jean Garvey, a wife, mother, grandmother and philanthropist, the Downing Children’s Garden was an ideal place for children to be themselves. It was that thought which inspired her to donate to the garden, providing funding for Granny Jean’s Tree and Treehouse, a staple in the Children’s Garden. “When I sat down with Jean Garvey to discuss her contribution to the Children’s Garden, the connection became clear when she expressed her fond memories of actually climbing and playing in the trees at Sim Park,” Jamee Ross, director of development at Botanica said. “It would delight her to see children of all ages spending time in a place that exemplified something special to her as a child.” Mrs. Garvey, 90, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 surrounded by her family. Among her achievements were co-founding Wichita Collegiate School, founding The Independent School —blessing untold thousands—and her dedicated service for The Salvation Army, Wichita Symphony Society, Goodwill Industries and Friends University. She and her late husband of 56 years, Willard W.
Rodney BRanigan Live @ Botanica
Friday, July 5, 7:30pm
tickets are $10, $8 for Botanica members Get tickets online at botanica.org or at the door “impossibly talented” — Music connections Magazine (U.S.) “Revelation of the year, or even the decade” — XRoads Blues Magazine (France) “Living Legend” — BBc cambridge (U.K.)
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Garvey, had six children, 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her family revered and honored her as a woman of integrity, tireless energy, unfailing clarity and humble service to her world community. Her last words were, “There’s more good to be done, more children, more families to help.” Thank you, Jean, for your gift to Botanica and all the children who pass through its gates.
Save The Date Oct. 12: BOOtanica
(11 a.m. - 5 p.m.), $7 everyone
Nov. 29 – Dec. 31: Illuminations 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. every night, $7 adults, $5 kids ages 3-12.
Dec. 6: Illuminations VIP Party
Gala, 6:30 p.m. $50, reservations required at www.botanica.org or by calling 316-264-0448.
Dec. 9 & Dec. 10: Now extended
for two nights! Spaghetti w/ Santa, 5:30 p.m., $10 members, $12 nonmembers, reservations required by calling 316-264-0448.
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In The Gardens
at Botanica
Above from left to right: Fairies were abundant throughout the gardens during the Tulips, Fairies and Friends Festival held in March and April. Left, Magic Mama, an eco-edu-tainer performed organic hip hop and world beats at Botanica on April 6. Above, the adult winner of the Fairy House Competition, Anita & Steve Martz. Photos by Janie Lang and Gabby Brandt
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on the terrace DIG in & DRINK up at Tuesdays On The Terrace, your favorite afterwork party! Each Tuesday night, the Garden mixes things up with LIVE MUSIC, happy hour and horticulture. Enjoy cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages from The Bar’s Open from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and view the garden until 8 p.m. Cover is $7 ($3 for members, member passes available for $40 individual, $70 individual plus one) and free for Premier Members.
june 4: pansies and purple passions live music by: trevor stewart and earthlines june 11: wildflowers and whiskey sours live music by: the haymakers
2013
WEEKLY CATERERS: 1st tuesday:
two brothers bbq —
june 18: zinnias and zombies live music by: thor bonner
2nd tuesday:
june 25: begonias and beer live music by: carrie nation and the speakeasy member appreciation
3rd tuesday:
july 2: petunias and planters punch live music by: raging sea july 9: dwarf asters and snow whites live music by: carson mac july 16: jasmine and john collins live music by: ryan windham
sweet basil —
blue moon caterers —
4th tuesday:
the flying stove
$7 per person
july 23: tea roses and tequila sunrises live music by: shantel leitner july 30: magnolias and margaritas live music by: jenny wood trio member appreciation aug. 6: cannas and continental sours live music by: aaron lee martin aug. 13: coneflowers and cuba libra live music by: wayne long and arthetta faye aug. 20: roses and royal fizz live music by: bruce huss aug. 27: shastas and sangria “i wish i wrote that,” multiple performers member appreciation & 2014 poster unveiling sept. 3: vincas and vodka sours live music by nikki moddelmog sept. 10: carnations and cosmopolitans live music by: scott allan knost sept. 17: honeysuckle and high balls live music by: uche sept. 24: mums and mai tai live music by rko blues, member appreciation June • July • August 2013
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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 701 Amidon • Wichita, Kansas • 67203
Hemerocallis: Daylily, photo by Janie Lang Marty Miller Executive Director
Gabby Brandt Special Events Coordinator
Paula Englert Director of Finance
Jamee Ross Director of Development
Karla Jahn Tour Coordinator & Registrar
Kathy Osler Director of Membership
Kristin Marlett Director of Marketing & Communications
Kate Sheppard Director of Education
Linda Keller Private & Corporate Events Manager Jodi McArthur Director of Volunteers Patrick McKernan Landscape Supervisor
Neva Thiessen Downing Children’s Garden Daily Activities Coordinator Laurel Nichols Education Specialist Kyle Christensen Administrative Assistant
Hours of Operation November-March Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
General Information 316.264.0448 The Gift Garden: ext. 106 Class Registration ext. 115 Available Mon-Fri, 10 a.m . - 4 p.m.
Hours of Operation April-October Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Open Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday & Thursday through September
Donations & Planned Giving ext. 105 Event Information ext. 110 Facilities Rentals ext. 104 Membership ext. 107 Memorial Gifts ext. 107 Volunteer Services ext. 103
Botanica is maintained by Botanica, Inc. in cooporation with the City of Wichita Department of Parks & Recreation.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, shall be a significant horticultural display garden for the enjoyment and education of the community that sets the standard of excellence for botanical gardens in the Midwest.