HBG Columns Aug-Sep-Oct 2015

Vol. 35, No.3 • August-September-October 2015

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Groundbreaking News!

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information General Information

Garden Board Members

Website: www.hsvbg.org

Board of Directors John Allen MG (Ret.) Joe Bergantz Penny Billings Lynn Carden Mark Curran Mike DeMaioribus Edna Deener Kyle Findlay Cindy Gray Linda Green, Chair Mary Griffith David Harbarger Warne Heath Marc Jacobson Janet Kincherlow-Martin Eleanor Loring Beth Martin Emily Robertson Chris Robinson Reba Rogers Bill Stender Julie Stephens Jay C. Stowe MG (Ret.) Al Sullivan

Hours: April - September: Monday - Saturday, 9 AM - 6 PM Thursday, 9 AM - 8 PM Sunday, 12 - 6 PM October - March: Monday - Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM Sunday, 12 - 5 PM Telephone: Garden Attendant: 256-830-4447 + ext.

Fax: 256-830-5314 Garden Departments: Butterfly Releases/Memorials, ext. 294 Café, ext. 224 Development, ext. 242 Education: 256-837-4344

or 256-837-4104 Facility Rental, ext. 237, 243 Group Tours, ext. 223 Membership, ext. 229 Shoppe at the Garden, ext. 221 Sponsorships, ext. 239 Volunteers, ext. 238 senior staff: CEO | Paula Steigerwald VP Advancement | Cynthia Potts VP Communications/ Programming Donna Krabill VP Operations | Kathy Gilder Director of Development | Amy Hamilton Director of Education | Soozi Pline Director of Horticulture | Niki Sothers Director of Marketing | Carol Casey Director of Visitor Services | Melissa Riley Mission:

Our Garden will achieve world-class recognition by balancing year-round botanical displays, strong educational programs and specialized research. The unique aspect of our Garden will be the blending of traditional botanical garden elements, the aesthetic heritage of our region, the conservation of our natural resources, and our thrust into the future.

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Foundation Board Bobby Bradley David Lucas Roy Nichols John Purdy Linda Smith Bill Snoddy John Stallworth Middie Thompson Beth Wise John Wynn, Chair

Advisory Board Cynthia Almodovar Pete Apple Dr. Robert Altenkirch Laurel Bailey Dr. Deborah Barnhart Phylis Baron Mayor Tommy Battle Terry Bradford, Chair Mary Grace Evans Dr. Dee Fowler Linda Green Lois Grey Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr. Paula Lecher Terry Lewis Matt Massey Eric Mills Tony Osani Dr. Leslie Pollard Dr. Ken Rivenbark Patrick Scheuermann Beth Sippel Jay Stowe Honorable Dale Strong Kathi Tew Mayor Troy Trulock GEN Dennis Via Dr. Casey Wardynski

The Nominating Committee presents the following recommendations for consideration and approval by the Board of Directors and approval by the general membership at the September 22 Annual Membership meeting: · Jan Smith to fill a vacancy on the Board (1 year) · Reba Rogers, Joe Bergantz, and John Allen to serve a second three-year term · David Harbarger to serve his first full three-year term after completing a 1 year vacancy term · Kathi Tew, Cynthia Almodovar, Terry Lewis, and Paul Bogosian for their first three-year term.

DREAM NO SMALL DREAM….

What a testimony to the Garden and how it has operated since our inception. When there was skepticism about whether or not a small group of volunteers could make a botanical garden a reality, it was happening... one step at a time! Being a working part of this community has been the key for our Garden’s growth and now we look to the future and a way to sustain ourselves.

We have outgrown our physical Visitor Center, which is a good problem to have. We also have identified a key opportunity to share the Garden for special occasions in the lives of those it serves. Our attendance will only grow as will our membership base if we take advantage of our current momentum. …NOW is the time!

Time for a stunning new Guest Welcome Center.

As you recall, the Garden is debt free and has been for several years. The practice of good stewardship and good business sense has moved to the next stage of our development. I want to thank our Board of Directors for their commitment to excellence and their leadership. I sincerely appreciate their support and their understanding and anticipation of future needs of the Garden. So here is a plan that we can all embrace. These are our descriptive phrases as we helped our architectural firm, MathenyGoldmon visualize our building.

Iconic Warm and welcoming Southern heritage Highly functional Flexible for use One of the prettiest buildings in Huntsville I think you will agree that they captured that and more with the southern hospitality that we were seeking.

I hope you will join us at one of the Information Sessions where we will share our most updated timeline…leading up to groundbreaking January ’16! It’s happening and it’s happening NOW…we hope you will be a part of it!

Details begin on page 7.

Paula Steigerwald, CEO

featured events 6th Annual

Pure Imagination September - October Visit the Scarecrow Trail and revel in the “Pure Imagination” used to create a unique array of Scarecrows throughout the Garden. We’ve added Haunted Hang-Outs to the fun this year. Bring your cameras and make sure you capture your favorite crow and cast your vote in the month of September. Pick up voting forms at the Visitor Desk.

Don’t miss the Sorghum Maze and grab a seat on the Hayrides available every Saturday from 10 am-4 pm and Sunday from 1 - 4 pm.

For more information, visit hsvbg.org or contact Tamara Huron, thuron@hsvbg.org.

Sponsored by:

Create a “Crow” Use your “Pure Imagination” to create a scarecrow or hay bale to represent your business, school, church group or family that tells your story. Funny, artistic, storybook, nursery rhymes, cartoon or TV character, all recycled material - whatever you imagine! We supply the frame for your crow. Scarecrow installation begins on August 15 and must be completed by August 31. Opening day for the Scarecrow Trail is September 1.

Great prizes & great fun!

1st Place Scarecrow $250 2nd Place Scarecrow $100

3rd Place Scarecrow $50 1st Place Hay bale Art $100

For more information and entry forms, visit hsvbg.org or contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org.

Fall Plant Sale

Planting Roots for a Brighter Tomorrow!

Saturday, October 10 • 9am – 5pm Sunday, October 11 • noon – 4 pm Open to the general public Beautiful Plants for Sale Children’s activities • Soil Testing Gardening Talks and Demonstrations The theme for this year's Fall Plant Sale is “Planting Roots for A Brighter Tomorrow!” Southern gardeners know that fall is the prime time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials in the garden.

Roots develop and establish themselves best in cooler weather which results in healthier blooms come spring. The sale will again feature a number of “Blue Ribbon” plants that are time tested and proven to grow well in North Alabama and have outstanding color, form or function in the home garden.

Got a garden spot in mind that’s looking a little bleak?

Knowledgeable HBG staff, landscape designers, plant growers and experts will be on hand to answer garden related questions and assist patrons with selecting the right plant or shrub for the site. Bring a soil sample of the area (sample must be completely dry) and the Master Gardeners of North Alabama will test the soil’s pH while you shop, and provide recommendations on what soil amendments you may need to help your new plants thrive.

Mark October 10th and 11th on your garden calendar! More information on Fall Plant Sale activities will be posted on the Huntsville Botanical Garden’s website at www.hsvbg.org.

Look for the Blue Ribbon list of plants to be announced in September through the HBG Facebook page. www.hsvbg.org

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Garden is “going to the r dogs.” Back by popular August - Septembe demand, our four-legged friends are welcome in the Garden each Thursday evening, 5 pm - dusk.

Leash up Rover, pack a snack and head to the Garden for a tail-waggin’ good time. $1 /pooch; Garden admission or membership for humans. Contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447 ext. 241 for more information.

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Daylily Sale Murray Hall Parking Lot Members Day: Thursday, September 17 » 9 am – 5 pm Open to Public: Friday, September 18 » 9 am – 5 pm Saturday, September 19 » 9 am – 1 pm Over 1,200 of the most beautiful daylilies that you have admired in the Daylily Garden are available at this sale. Eighty varieties of these easy-care plants are available in pink, yellow, lavender, purple, mauve, red, and orange.

No admission fee to sale area. For more information, contact Rosa Belle VanVallkenburgh at 256-534-8583.

Herbs & Hors D’oeuvres

Natural Fall Wreaths

Friday, August 14 6 – 8 pm » Nichols Arbor

Thursday, September 17 Nichols Arbor

Celebrate an evening where herbs take center stage. Sip wine and herbal drinks and sample delicious hand crafted hors d’oeuvres

by Organic Herbal Cooking featuring fresh herbs. Visit the Herb Garden where you’ll enjoy a brief tour and refreshing herb beverage. Master Gardener’s will be on hand to answer your herb questions. Tea Artisans Piper & Leaf will serve their specialty teas.

Relax to music by Bob Kircus under the pergola.

Join us as we make natural grapevine wreaths with beautiful fall décor from the Garden. Autumn's colorful bounty of foliage and produce bring nature to your wreath including bittersweet, pine cones, dried flowers and corn husks. All attendees will make and take home one wreath. Register early, this was a sold out class last year!

Members $30; Non-Members $40. Contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org or call 256-830-4447 ext. 241 with questions.

Members $35; Non-Members $45.

For reservations visit hsvbg.org or contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447 ext. 241.

Cooking with Garden Herbs Thursday, August 20 6 –7:30 pm » Nichols Arbor Enjoy an evening of fun while learning to cook with fresh herbs by Organic Herbal Cooking.

We will share ideas to use all those herbs in your garden! Sample a selection of dishes prepared while you relax sipping herb lemonade and herb sangria. Take home recipe cards along with a souvenir bag.

Members $25; Non-members $30.

Please visit www.hsvbg.org for tickets or contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447, ext. 241.

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A Hoot in the Night Friday, September 18 6 – 7 pm » Boeing Toyota Amphitheatre Celebrate fall with A Hoot in the Night owl show!

The owls are brought to us by the Alabama 4-H Center Coosa River Science School. The presentation includes the history of owls and why they are beneficial to our ecosystem. Bring your camera to photograph the beautiful birds.

Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome and a concession stand will be available. Admission is $5; Family Pack $20. Children 3 & under are free. Visit www.hsvbg.org for tickets or contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447, ext. 241.

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Huntsville Herb Society Tea Party Saturday, October 10 » 11 AM » Murray Hall Herbal teas, traditional teas and iced teas will refresh you at the Fall Tea Party. Sample delicate tea sandwiches, scones, patisserie and cakes. Enjoy herbal craft demonstrations.

Boutique shopping will open at 10 am and include homemade herbal jams, tea and herbal infused honey. Shop the Fall Plant Sale before or after the tea party.

Adults $25; 16 & under $10. For reservations contact Doty Henry at 256-426-6620 or mail check to Huntsville Herb Society, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35805.

Bootanica Saturday, October 24 10 AM – 1 PM Children’s Garden Mark your calendars for your favorite fall event, Bootanica! This fun filled spooktacular day is appropriate for all ages. Put on frightening costumes and come out to the Garden for a ghoulish good time. We’ll have games and activities along with a Parade of Costumes at 11 am. Enjoy a Hay Ride through the Scarecrow Trail to visit the Sorghum Maze. The fun includes face painting and pumpkins for the kids. Steve the DJ will add to the festivities.

All activities are included with admission or membership to the Garden. Supplies are limited. For questions contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447, ext. 241.

Spirits in the Garden Thursday, October 29 6 – 8 PM » NICHOLS ARBOR Celebrate All Hallows’ Eve while sampling botanical spirits and seasonal craft beers from Southern Pride Distillery and Madison County breweries. Delicious ghoulish appetizers for sampling. Costumes are welcome, but not required for this spooktacular event. Live music and a few spooky stories will make you scream for more.

Members $35; Non-Members $45. Contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447 ext. 241.

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events&education Family Friendly Activities

Selected Fridays from 10 –11 am August 14 Secrets of an Apple Tree August 28 Seasons in the Garden September 11 Animals in the Garden September 25 The Great Acorn Adventure October 23 Trees of Imagination Boeing Education Classroom Age: 2-5 (parent and child class) $8 for the first child, $5 for each additional sibling in the same family. Adults free with membership or Garden admission.

Pre-registration is encouraged. You can save the time of having to stop and pay on your way in! You can register online or over the phone at 256-837-4104.

Remember to take advantage of our Frequent “Sprouters” Program and earn a free class for every three paid classes that you attend. Pick up your card at the next class.

HOMESCHOOL Nature’s Classroom - where there’s always someting growing on!

August 2015 theme…

Water in the Garden: Exploring Habitats K-2nd: 3rd-5th: 6th-8th:

August 4, 18 August 5, 19 August 5, 19

12-1:30 PM 12-1:30 PM 12-1:30 PM

September 2015 theme…

Sounds of Nature: Science & Music K-2nd: 3rd-5th: 6th-8th:

September 1, 15, 29 September 2, 16, 30 September 2, 16, 30

12-1:30 PM 12-1:30 PM 12-1:30 PM

Family Camp Out with Hoot in the Night Owl Show Friday, September 18 » 5 PM–8 AM Have a fun evening with family and nature as you camp in the Dogwood Grove. Includes cookout, and we do the cooking, a hayride to the Hoot in the Night Owl Show, and the Von Braun Astronomical Society will join us for some star gazing plus breakfast in the morning.

Parent/Child $60; Family of Four $100; Extra Child or Parent $25

Take a magical, little-one’s adventure through the Garden looking for fairies, tadpoles and soft-as-velvet lamb’s ears leaves – so welcoming to the touch of tiny hands. Pre-school children, their parents and siblings are invited. Come prepared to get dirty as we investigate what’s growing on at HBG each month! $5/family with Garden membership or admission.

Movie Night – The Wizard of Oz Friday, October 2 » 6 – 8 pm » Boeing-Toyota Amphitheatre A fun family outing watching this all-time favorite under the stars. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs to the Amphitheatre to get comfortable. A concession stand will be available for snacks. Movie ticket includes 1 bag of popcorn. Tickets $5 individual and $20 family pack. Contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org with questions.

Imagination: Fueling Science!

Fall Break Week at the garden! October 5-9 » 11 AM–2 PM each day Look for the Imagination TENT In the Children’s Garden. Free with Garden Admission or Membership. No registration required.

Advanced registration required for all family/children’s education programs unless otherwise noted. For more information, see the Garden website, www.hsvbg.org or contact 256-837-4104, Misty Hertzig at mhertzig@hsvbg.org, or Soozi Pline at spline@hsvbg.org

fall break camp in the garden Imagination: Fueling Science! For children 6 to 13 years old October 5–9 » 9 AM–4:30 PM Anderson Education Center Instructors: Misty Hertzig & Soozi Pline

Your child can come all week or you can pick your days.

K-2nd: 3rd-5th: 6th-8th:

Garden Member: $40/day or $180/week Non-member: $50/day or $230/week

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Hikes for Tykes » MEET AT THE GARDEN RAILWAY Saturdays » August 29, September 26 and October 31 » 10 AM–12 PM

October 2015 theme…

Imagination: Fueling Science October 13, 27 October 14, 28 October 14, 28

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Come and enjoy exciting stories for the season, crafts, learning activities, and walks (weather permitting) in the Garden with your little Sprout! Each class offers a different adventure to get your little one experiencing nature and all it has to offer.

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Early Drop-Off starting at 7:30 AM $5/day per child or $20/week Please Note: We provide one afternoon snack for full day camps. Students will need to provide a morning snack (including drink) and a lunch.

To register go to www.hsvbg.org or contact Misty Hertzig at 256-837-4104, mhertzig@hsvbg.org. www.hsvbg.org

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events&education adult education Gi rls’ Night Out Please see expanded class descriptions at www.hsvbg.org/adulteducation.

PLANTING A FALL VEGETABLE GARDEN

Saturday, August 8 » 10–11:30 AM Anderson Education Center Classroom

Taught by Niki Sothers, HBG Director of Horticulture.

All materials provided. Members $15, Non-members $20.

PLANT ID WALK

Sip Snack Create!

Get your best girlfriend and head to the Garden for an evening of fun and creativity.

Make a take-home craft and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres.

Beer and wine available for purchase. Here’s what we have planned!

BASKET WEAVING-Wine Bottle Candle Holder

Sunday, August 16 » 2–3:30 PM Linda J Smith Visitor Center Identify fall blooming crapemyrtles and perennial ferns.

Instructor-Carol Lambdin, HBG Special Projects Designer.

Free with Garden membership/admission.

LANDSCAPE FOR LIFE: SUSTAINABLE SITES INITIATIVE Thursdays, August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24 » 6:30–7:30 PM Anderson Education Center Classroom

Thursday, October 1 4–9 PM (weaving projects take 4-5 hours to complete) Anderson Education Center Classroom Taught by Crystal Kitchens Members $30, Non-members $40 Register online at hsvbg.org or contact Soozi Pline at spline@hsvbg.org or 256-837-4344.

Taught by Niki Sothers, HBG Director of Horticulture and Soozi Pline, HBG Director of Education.

All materials provided. Members $15, Non-members $20.

PLANT ID WALK Sunday, September 13 » 2–3:30 PM Linda J Smith Visitor Center

Junior Master Gardener: Learn Grow, Eat & GO!

Identify fall blooming hydrangeas and grasses.

Instructor-Carol Lambdin, HBG Special Projects Designer.

Free with Garden membership/admission.

Growing good kids through an interdisciplinary program combining academic achievement, gardening, nutrient-dense food experiences, physical activity and family engagement.

FALL BIRD MIGRATION

Each weekly class at HBG will combine a lesson, gardening activities, fresh food tastings and student garden journals to increase basic knowledge of nutrition through vegetable gardening in a healthy environment.

Saturday, September 26 » 1–2:30 PM Anderson Education Center Classroom Taught by Herb Lewis, HBG Docent & Lewis Birding Trail Honoree.

All materials provided. Members $15, Non-members $20.

PLANT ID WALK Sunday, October 4 » 2–3:30 PM Linda J Smith Visitor Center

August:

Identify trees and shrubs for a small yard.

Instructor-Carol Lambdin, HBG Special Projects Designer.

Free with Garden membership/admission.

September: K-2nd September 8, 22

3rd-5th September 9, 23

6th-8th September 9, 23

9:30 - 11:30 AM 9:30 - 11:30 AM 9:30 - 11:30 AM

October:

9:30 - 11:30 AM 9:30 - 11:30 AM 9:30 - 11:30 AM

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

at www.hsvbg.org/adulteducation or 256-837-4104 or 256-837-4344.

No refunds or cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the class.

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Per Class Fee: $8 /student Members, $10 /student Non-members Sign up for all six classes and receive a discount: $46.50 /student Non-member and Member

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K-2nd 3rd-5th 6th-8th

August 11, 25 August 12, 26 August 12, 26

K-2nd October 6, 20 3rd-5th October 7, 21 6th-8th October 7, 21

9:30 - 11:30 AM 9:30 - 11:30 AM 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Please contact Soozi Pline at spline@hsvbg.org or 256-837-4344 with any questions.

A leaf mulch pile is located just east of the Garden. A front-end loader is provided on the first and third Saturday of each month, May through October, 8-11:30 a.m. At other times, you may load mulch yourself.

There is no charge for the mulch.

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Huntsville Botanical Garden will break ground on a stunning new Guest Welcome Center in January 2016.

We have worked for more than two years on this second phase of our Master Plan, after completing the Parking Garden and creation of Lake Lonnie, in preparation for this moment. Here is what it will do for the Garden:

The new Guest Welcome Center will: • Create a strong sense of arrival • Improve the amenities to accommodate increased attendance • Expedite visitor check-in and improve orientation to the Garden • Maximize revenue opportunities to provide resources for continued growth.

The Guest Welcome Center will feature three new premiere rental facilities, a gift shop and café, meeting rooms and additional visitor amenities.

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Arrival and Orientation As you turn off the busy roadway, you are drawn towards the distinctive southern style building with stately columns and beautiful landscaping at the end of Botanical Drive. You know you have arrived at a special place, one that resonates with regional heritage and charm. You have arrived at a world-class botanical garden.

Guest Welcome Center Features The Atrium: Guest Center Check-In The 3,500 sq. ft. area is a thoughtfully planned space with state-of-the-art resources that will improve visitor check-in and orientation, streamline the ticketing process and provide a gathering space that will ensure an exceptional guest experience.

Café The café provides casual dining where you can dine without paying garden admission. This destination café will serve garden fresh meals and snacks in a friendly setting with both interior and patio seating.

Gift Shop The Gift Shop, located just across from the Cafe, will more than double its current size and offer more new and exciting merchandise making your shopping experience… well, even more rewarding than it is now.

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Rental Facilities Grand Hall This premiere rental hall with its exquisite garden view will accommodate meetings, receptions, weddings or other special events for up to 350 seated guests.

It features a catering kitchen with separate entrance, library, groom’s room, bride’s room, coatroom, restrooms and a covered drop-off area. The Grand Hall will be one of the largest private event rental facilities in our area and will attract many events to the region.

Conservatory This elegant glass conservatory is the quintessential intimate space for a small wedding, luncheon or other memorable event. It will host up to 40 guests and can be reserved independently or with the Grand Hall.

Carriage House The unique facility has the capability to open along the east and west side of the building, allowing over 200 guests to experience the beauty of the Garden, giving it a festive yet casual feel. A catering kitchen, storage area, restrooms and side entrance support the facility.

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Join us for these FREE Guest Welcome Information Socials: Tuesday, August 4 – 8:30 AM Coffee and Bagels – Murray Hall Wednesday, August 12 – 1 PM Make Your Own Ice Cream Sandwich Boeing Education Classroom Thursday, August 20 – 8:30 AM Coffee and Bagels – Murray Hall

The mezzanine around the main Guest Center is open to the Atrium and offers a gallery space for exhibits. This level includes multiple offices, restrooms, storage and a conference room with a balcony overlooking the Garden.

Wednesday, August 26 – 5:30 PM Strawberries and Tea – Murray Hall

Elements of this facility incorporates ideas from garden members, staff, project planning committee and the community and was masterfully designed by Matheny and Goldmon Architecture + Interiors.

To register for this free social, contact Tamara at thuron@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447 ext. 241.

Turner Construction will complete the build process that will take about one year with an opening in early 2017. Once construction is well underway, we will announce when we can open reservations for these fantastic rental facilities.

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We hope you are as thrilled as we are and invite you to stay tuned for regular updates and events scheduled through the year. The Guest Welcome Center is poised to become one of the most memorable structures in Huntsville.

If you would like more information on how you can become involved or would like to support this project, please contact the Advancement Office at 256-830-4447 ext. 242.

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volunteer news is for Volunteer When you see the “V” with an article, it means that volunteers are needed for that specific activity.

For more information, contact Cookie Adams at volunteer@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447, ext. 238.

Hay Ride Drivers Needed The Fall Scarecrow Trail will open on September 5 and continue until October 31, where families can enjoy weekend hay rides and the sorghum maze. If you would like to be a hay ride driver or assistant, please contact Cookie Adams at cadams@hsvbg.org for scheduling your shifts. Saturday shifts are 10 AM–1 PM and 1–4 PM; Sunday shift is 1–4 PM. Six volunteers are necessary for most weekends.

New Member & Volunteer Orientation “just the basics” Sunday, August 23 » 1:30–2:30 PM » Murray Hall Guided Optional Garden Tour 2:30–3 pM

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Nick Mangus

The Garden has lost one of its pioneer and mainstay volunteers. Nick Mangus passed away on May 19, 2015, leaving behind many friends and individuals who count themselves to be his apprentices. The Garden has received a number of tributes from people who worked with and learned from Nick over the many years that he was instrumental in getting the Galaxy of Lights to the place where it is today--one of the best holiday light presentations seen anywhere. Nick and his wife of sixty-two years, Irene, were dedicated to taking care of all Galaxy volunteers and referred to them as family.

As part of other Garden volunteer efforts, Nick executed designs for several areas including the pergola in the demonstration vegetable garden. He received the Garden’s Vernon Bush Distinguished Service Award in 2012 and was selected Volunteer of the Year in 2007. Nick was an accomplished artist, as can be seen by his watercolor paintings in the hall of the Huntsville Senior Center.

Key support staff will highlight benefits of membership and ways to get involved to support your Garden. Tamara Huron, garden staff and Huntsville Herb Society President, will be discussing “Using Fresh Herbs in the Home”.

A member only event is by reservation only. Contact Robin Waldrop, rwaldrop@hsvbg.org or 256.830.4447 x229

Spring Plant Sale Check Presentation (L to R): Cynthia Potts, VP of Advancement; Marge Hubbard, Chair, Spring Plant Sale; Faye Wishik, Co-Chair, Spring Plant Sale; Katherine Karlinger, Treasurer, Plant Sales

Nick Mangus clearly was a person loved by all and is going to be truly missed. Let us remember him and keep his memory alive as an inspiration to all of us to continue to make our Garden the wonderful place it is for us to BE and to express ourselves.

2015-2016 Garden Guild Officers (L to R): Lisa Yokley, Corresponding Secretary; Beverly Wills, Recording Secretary; Laurelie Hayes, Treasurer; Carolyn Faraci, Vice President; Edna Deener, President www.hsvbg.org

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horticulture

bird’s garden calendar things you could or should be doing in your garden… eye view

August » Begin planting for your fall garden: • Beets » Aug 1 • Beans » Aug 5-20 • Cabbage » Aug 10 • Lettuce » Aug 15-Sept 1 • Onions » Oct-Feb • Potatoes » Aug 1-15 • Radishes » Sept 1 • Spinach » Sept • Squash » Aug 15 • Winter Squash » Aug 1 » Bermuda Lawns – last application of Nitrogen fertilizer

September • Fescue Lawns – first application of Nitrogen fertilizer, 1 lb. per 1000 sq.ft.

• Divide and transplant spring blooming perennials such as Peonies, Iris and Daylilies • Order bulbs for fall planting • Cut back leggy annuals, fertilize to stimulate new growth

October • Fescue Lawns – second application of Nitrogen fertilizer • Plant trees and shrubs • Harvest and freeze or can fall vegetables • Cut and dry hydrangea flower heads before first frost (average first freeze November 1st).

See www.hsvbg.org/yourgarden for an expanded Garden Calendar

don’t forget…

Pick up a “What’s Growing On” list in the Linda J. Smith Visitor Center to see plants of interest. There’s a new list each month.

Pick up a load of leaf mulch on the first and third Saturdays of the month at the mulch pile adjacent to the Garden.

Trillium Collection Earns Special Honor We are proud to announce that our Trillium Collection has received Provisional Status by the North American Plant Collections Consortium (NAPCC).

On April 9, Amy Highland, Curator at Mt. Cuba Center, reviewed our collection for NAPCC and deemed it, “…by far the most extensive public collection of eastern North American native trillium.” We are ecstatic about this designation and want to recognize and thank Mr. Harold Holmes for spearheading, maintaining and continuing to expand our collection. The Garden has some additional requirements to meet in 18 months to attain full accreditation.

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Get answers to your plant and gardening questions at plantinfo@hsvbg.org

Gathering of the Birds

by Herb Lewis The gregarious nature of many bird species begin to dominate their behavior as August heat gives way to cooler nights in September and October.

Large flocks of Red-winged Blackbirds, Common Grackles, European Starlings, and Brown-headed Cowbirds numbering in the hundreds start to gather to forage for food and roost as they prepare for their southerly migration before the first frost.

Dense flocks, sometimes containing mixed species of birds, can be seen descending in waves onto the Garden’s meadows in search of insects and seeds. Often, smaller flocks of Barn, Northern Rough-winged, and Cliff Swallows fly low, crossing paths above the meadows to catch insects in flight.

As the frost line moves South, Mourning Doves and Cedar Waxwings also begin to gather. Large flocks of Mourning Doves can be seen in the meadows, while Cedar Waxwings descend on berry laden trees as they migrate through the Garden during October and November.

Protection from predators seems to be the main factor causing birds to gather in large flocks since predators such as hawks and falcons may be confused or overwhelmed when attacking birds in flocks.

While many of the flocking bird species are residents of North Alabama, they will move further South and similar species that breed in northern states will move through the Garden.

The North, East and South meadows offer the best opportunity to see the large flocks of birds. These meadow locations are identified on the Birding Trail Maps obtained in the Visitor Center.

notes from the garden

by Carol Lambdin

Camellia sasanqua Fall Blooming Camellia

horticulture With late summer heat and waning vegetable gardens upon us, now is the time to start planning for fall blooms, fall colors, berries and grasses to carry us through football season. And let us not forget our fall vegetable garden.

Listed below is a variety of fall blooming plants to fit a range of growing conditions, whether you need a native tree, an evergreen shrub or a fall blooming drought-tolerant ground cover.

Presented in this chart format, you can easily see information about each plant and where it is located in the Garden so you can view each plant in it’s natural form. All of these plants will be available at our Fall Plant Sale on October 10th and 11th. You can also be introduced to these plants and many more, including grasses, berries, hydrangeas, ferns and crape myrtles on three scheduled Plant ID walks, see Adult Education.

Fall Blooms Type Native Sun/Shade Soil Moisture Bloom Color Wildlife Value

Anemone hupehensis var. japonica Japanese Anemone

perennial no shade ground cover

moderate pink, white to dry

Location in the Garden

little value, nesting for birds

Mathews Nature Trail

Caryopteris x clandonensis perennial no sun drought tolerant blue bees, butterflies 'Longwood Blue' Blue Mist Shrub

Cole Pond, Four Seasons Garden

Camellia sasanqua evergreen shrub no shade evenly moist red, pink, white bird cover Linda J. Smith Fall Blooming Camellia Visitors Center,

Four Seasons Garden Hamamelis virginiana medium deciduous yes sun, moist, dry yellow birds Witch Hazel flowering tree semi-shade

Linda J. Smith Visitors Center, Four Seasons Garden

Hydrangea paniculata decidous shrub no sun to part shade evenly moist white little value, 'Little Lamb' nesting for birds Little Lamb Hydrangea

Near Butterfly House, Boeing-Toyota Amphitheater

Perovskia atriplicifolia perennial no sun dry lavendar blue bees 'Little Spire' with gray leaves Russian Sage

Botanical Drive, Four Seasons Garden

Prunus subhirtella medium deciduous no sun moderate pink birds Four Seasons Garden 'Autumnalis' flowering tree Autumnalis Higan Cherry Salvia leucantha tender perennial no sun dry to moderate lavender blue 'Santa Barbara' Mexican Sage

butterflies, hummingbirds

Four Seasons Garden

Solidago sphacelata perennial yes sun dry, 'Golden Fleece' drought tolerant Goldenrod

yellow

butterflies, bees

Four Seasons Garden

Symphyotrichum

perennial yes sun dry, nova-angliae drought tolerant New England Aster

purple pink, blue

butterflies

Four Seasons Garden

Salvia leucantha Mexican Sage

Hamamelis virginiana Witch Hazel

Solidago sphacelata Goldenrod

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Butterfly Release In Honor of Sherry Calvert F.E. Burleson Elem. School Thea Coats Virginia Coats Gavin Whitsett Hooker Judy, Marc & Christopher Crooks Becky Mock Karen Lawler Randy Neely Annette Cooper & Claudia Klus Ava Parton Wendy Wilson & Curt Benzle Emily Peeler Betty Peeler Susan Redmon Stacey Brewer Jodi Stephens Robin, Marilyn & Jordan Cozby Kathy Walker Participants of 2015 Environmental Education Teacher Workshop Bobbie Young Marsha Woolley

Butterfly Releases In Memory of Louis Amis Stephanie Amis Donald Askins Robin, Marilyn & Jordan Cozby Rodney Bains Michele Hasting Martha Benzle Wendy Wilson Rosemary E. Carlisle Lori Womack & Gail Wall Evelyn Cregar Joe & Sally Troy Robert Davis Grandmas Club Patricia Jeanne Deermer ASRC Federal Corporate Communication Team Mary Walton Dudley Doris Prince Thomas Eilerman Margaret Pelham Sally Elliott Catherine Hall Patti Finlen Mary Ellen Peters Mr. Wes Fowler Mac & Annette Cooper Kendall Brown Fulton ASRC Federal Sheila Gates Mitzi Woody John Gilino Wendy Wilson Davie Griffith Huntsville Botanical Garden Jordan Grisham Milt & Lynda Broadway Jack Hagler Margaret Pelham Ann Harris Stephenie Holtkamp & Boys Helen Hawkins Alma Poarch Jessica Lynn Hazle Terry and Paul Hazle Gary Hernandez The Warvi & Matthew Famlies Dorothea Whittus Hess Lisa Phillips Philippart Polly H. Hill Marsha R. Harris, Patricia Weaver & Rita Bohannon Patsy Hodges Lisa Akins Gavin Whitsett Hooker Judy, Marc & Christopher Crooks Susie Hughes Mike & Karen Alvarez Claude Jones, Jr. Rick, Gail, Mark & Jane Wall John Jurenko Huntsville Botanical Garden B. J. Kelley Alan and Kim Murphy Sally Ann Jaggard Killian M.D. Wendy Wilson & Curt Benzle G. Burton Lemley Robin, Marilyn & Jordan Cozby

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In Kind Gifts Ashley’s Catering BlueCreek Investment Partners Chambers Bottling Company Lucy Cotton Domino’s Ron Harris Mrs. Anna Irby Joe Jones Dene Mathews Bennie Woodall Rachel Young

thanks to our sponsors Thank you to our generous sponsors of Nature Connects: Art with LEGO® Bricks for making the exhibition possible.

Presenting Sponsor

Carol Williamson Riley & Dylan Campbell

membership New & Renewing Members

April through June 2015

The Corporate Partner program offers year-round recognition and many levels of benefits for our member companies.

($5,000-$9,999)

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($2,500-$4,999)

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($1,500-$2,499)

COLSA Corporation L-3 Communications Sigmatech, Inc. For details on becoming a corporate partner or event sponsor, contact Amy Hamilton, 256-830-4447 ext. 239 or ahamilton@hsvbg.org

Gift of Membership Birthday? Wedding? Anniversary? Holiday gift?

How about trying to find that perfect gift for the Grandparents?

The gift of the Garden is always a perfect fit. For a full year and year round, there is always something “growing on” at the Garden that is perfect to share.

Purchase your gift online at

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Ambassador Members ($1000) Carroll & Grace Dailey Dr. & Mrs. Claude L. Kinzer Dr. Ken Rivenbark MG (Ret) & Mrs. Julian Sullivan Patron Members ($500) Charles and Sarah Allen* Jerry and Kathryn Davis Dr. & Mrs. Mike Holtcamp* Ellie Meyer & Greg Joseph* Leonard & Ila Mitchum Christy Nickelson Bill Stender & Ellen Chorba* Jana Young Fellow Members ($250) Philip & Betty Bentley Dr. & Mrs. Jay C. Billings Les & Janice Bowers Jo Ann & Fred Braam Mrs. Madelyn P. Bussey Dr. & Mrs. James E. Chandler Tracy & April Collins Mrs. Virginia H. Cook Robin C Cozby & Marilyn Lands Eileen & Michael Dalen Nancy & Joe Dooley Dr. & Mrs. Richard Finch Frank & Judy Franz John & Lynn Graves* Ron & Cindy Gray Dr. & Mrs. Walt Grundy James "Bo" G. & Doni Harrison Brenda M. Jarke Bill & Helen Jenkins Patrick & Mary Lou Keyes Dr. Kathy L. Lane & Mr. Thomas J. Fillenwarth David & Melanie Langford Beth Martin & Rodney Richardson Bernard & Nancy Morgan

fellow Members (cont’d) Dr. & Mrs. Craig Romer Beth & David Sippel Leland & Diana Sisson Mary Ann & Edwin Stasiak Thomas & Sandra Stevens Philip & Marie Thomas Dr. & Mrs. Shannon W. Turney Madge Vandiver Margaret & Mack Vann Robert & Marilyn Whiteford Friend Members ($175) Gene & Martha Andrzejewski Mr. & Mrs. Tim W. Baldridge Mack & Carol Cooper Mrs. Diane Culver Thomas & Joan Diggs Karen & James Edwards Harold & Doris Elkins Drucilla Esslinger & Larry Long Dora Forden Wilma & Larry Frazier Nicole Harper Carol & Mike Jacobs George & Nancy Jurgens H. Wayne & Ann McDonald Bert & Elizabeth Moore Beth & Marie Powel Ed & Bettye Pugh Carolyn & Robert Purser* Liz Stoneking & Russell Lorch Marian & Drayton Talley Robert & Kathryn Van Peursem Richard & Georgene Werle Marcie Wingo Dr. & Mrs. H. Bruce Wright Affiliate Members ($125) Ms. Patricia Ammons & Mr. Lee Roop Dr. & Mrs. Peter J. Ashley Kelly & Jacquie Aune John & Sharon Ball Rep. & Mrs. Mike Ball Charles & Laura Biggerstaff

AFFILIATE Members (cont’d) Richard & Kathryn Bradshaw Trisha & Greg Bragg Robert & Sherry Childs Sharon Cobb Jonathan & Ashley Creekmore William & Dee Ann Creel* Barbara & Eldridge Lee Crowe Leslie & M.A. Curtis Anne & Marco Daniel Roy & Sue Day Mrs. Wadene C. Deason Jerry & Edna Deener Nancy Dees* Jennifer & Tracy Deke Buddy & Melvia Driver Tom & Lenore Dunn Kay G. Eddens Roger & Sandra Ellis Jeff & Bonnie Flowers Sara & Howard Fry Robert & Daisy Glover Thandiwe & Daven Gooden Mrs. William C. Green Jr. David & Dixie Hammond Thomas & Jane Hancock Mrs. Julia M. Hawk Sandi & Bill Hill Richard & Phyllis Holloway Jim & Dianne Howell Connie & William James Lisa & Jeff Johnson William & Sydna Johnson Ronda & Tom Kelly Austin & Susan King Elizabeth & Ole Knudson Steven Kot & Joshua Hart Pat Kyser Leo & Bob Larkin Kathy & John Latimer Ms. Alice Lawler Mike & Brenda LeBlanc David Lee & Olga Osadcii Marty Linz Doug & Natalie Litavec Mike & Dona Lucero Frank & Shelaine Luttrell Eileen & C. Lyndon Martin

Tom Massey* Ron & Jeanette McCullar Henry & Julia Miller Jonathan & Jessica Mills Robert & Karen Mitchell Dr. & Mrs. David E. Moore Roger Morris Nancy Mosley & Jennifer Perkins Lindsay & Brian Mulac Marilyn Newhouse William & Mary Oliver* Don & Nadine Perkey Robin & Lewis Phillips Barry & Karen Posey John & Jo Price Mrs. Jewell Reynolds Dr. Georgina Richardson & Mr. Cameron Handyside Gail & Charles Rodenhauser Wynn & Stanley Rodgers Elizabeth & Patrick Rogers Ellen & Rob Rosson Susan & Samantha Rutledge Mrs. Agatha H. Saunders Eleanor & John Schweinsberg Barbara & Bob Sikorski Stephen & Linda Sivley Michael & Ellen Stafford Ed & Glinda Stahl Amanda & Ben Stein* Dr. & Mrs. William P. Stone Jr. Allie & Linda Swann Lucien & Kitty Talley Jerry & Brenda Tapp Mary Terrell Mrs. Dot Threlkeld Ann & Ken Tippie Stephanie Tolbert & Linda Hiehle Paul & Lynn Wagner Harry & Mary Wiley Jan & Allan Williamson Sonya & Al Wintzell Linda & Gordon Woodcock* Len & Kennie Worlund Steve & Brenda Wynn *denotes multi-year membership

Make your reservations now for…

THE GARDEN’S ANNUAL DINNER AND MEMBERSHIP MEETING Tuesday, September 22 • 5:00 PM

“Dream No Small Dream” is the theme for this year’s Annual Dinner and Membership Meeting. The event begins with wine in the Arbor at 5 pm followed by dinner in the Grisham Pavilion at 6 pm catered by Bubba’s Silver Spoon.

The Annual Dinner committee is working hard to make this a special evening for our membership with tables decorated with flowers from the cutting garden and flickering lights, as we think about our dreams for our beautiful Garden. We look forward to you joining us on this magical evening!

Make reservations on the Garden’s website www.hsvbg.org or at the Shoppe at the Garden in the Visitor’s Center. The cost is $25 per person. Reservations must be received by Wednesday, September 16th.

For more information contact Robin Waldrop at rwaldrop@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447 ext. 229.

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We would like to thank Clementine’s for 10 delicious years! We appreciate the friendship, partnership and of course the chicken salad. The Garden wishes Teen and her staff well on their new ventures.

Don’t forget about our outdoor friends especially during Indian summer!

Feed the Birds with our wildbird nut cakes; bugs, nuts and fruit cakes; or the peanut butter that fits in our peanut butter houses.

All proceeds support Huntsville Botanial Garden. Complimentary, signature gift wrap available.

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We would also like to announce Catherine Shearer, owner of Happy Tummy in Lowe Mill, as our new provider of deliciousness for you to enjoy as part of your Garden experience. Our new café {name to be determined}, will open August 24th. Until we open the café, we hope to have food trucks on site during mid-day to offer items for lunch, weather permitting.

Continue to watch our weekly eMessages for updates.

If you are not on our eMessage list, it’s easy to join.

You can find the link right on our home page at www.hsvbg.org.