HBG Garden Columns - May June July 2018

Vol. 39, No. 1 • May-June-July 2018

h u n ts v i l l e b ota n i c a l g a r d e n

Birthday Celebration Plans >>> Page 5

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Butterfly House is open for the season !

Now - September

information

from the CEO

General Information

Garden Board Members

Website: www.hsvbg.org

Board OF Directors Penny Billings, Chairman Joe Bergantz, Vice Chairman David Bier, Treasurer Warne Heath, Assistant Treasurer Terry Lewis, Secretary John Allen Cynthia Almodovar Paul Bogosian Gary Bolton Janet Brown Lynn Carden Leta DeMaioribus Kyle Findlay David Harbarger Tharon Honeycutt Kim Lewis Linda McGuiness Beth Richardson Lana Ritch Reba Rogers Charlie Sealy Beth Sippel Jan Smith Kathi Tew Frank Williams

Hours: April - September Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 7 PM Friday & Saturday, 9 AM - 6 PM Sunday, 11 AM - 6 PM October - March Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM Sunday, 11 AM - 5 PM Telephone: Garden Attendant: 256-830-4447 + ext. 0 Fax: 256-830-5314 Garden Departments: Admissions Desk, ext. 266 Butterfly Releases, ext. 294 CEO, ext. 231 Development, ext. 246 Education: ext. 252 or 253 Facility Rental, ext. 237, 260 Group Tours, ext. 223 Marketing, ext. 232 Membership, ext. 229 Memorials/Honoraria, ext. 228 Shoppe at the Garden, ext. 221 Special Events, ext. 241 Sponsorships, ext. 239 Volunteers, ext. 238 senior staff: CEO | Paula Steigerwald Chief Operating Officer | Kathy Gilder VP of Guest Experience | Melissa Riley VP of Communications & Programming | Carol Casey Director of Education | Soozi Pline Director of Guest Services | Donna Parsons Director of Horticulture | Niki Sothers Director of Finance | Amy Moore Director of Development | Annette Alexander Director of Operational Services | Thayer Phillips Director of Facility Rental | Cindy Hallman Director of Human Resource | Johnny Giles

Advisory Board Shirley Brown Marvin Carroll Lynn Collyar Cynthia Crutchfield Mark Curran, Chairman Carole Anne Ellers Kerry Fehrenbach Jeff Gronberg Lee Holland Paula Lecher Eric Mills Chris Robinson Dr. Jim Rogers Carol Tevepaugh Stephanie Waddell Portia Waite Foundation Board Beth Wise, Chairman John Purdy, Vice Chairman Bobby Bradley, Treasurer Middie Thompson, Assistant Treasurer Phylis Baron, Secretary David Lucas Roy Nichols Linda Smith Bill Snoddy John Stallworth Pamela Barratt White John Wynn

is for Volunteer

When you see the “V” at the top of a page, it means that volunteers are needed for those specific activities, festivals, or exhibits. For a complete list of volunteer opportunities, please visit hsvbg.org/volunteer.

For more information, contact Cookie Adams at volunteer@hsv.org or 256.830.4447 ext 238 256-830-4447, ext. 238.

As we celebrate our thirtieth anniversary, we are grateful to the mighty band of volunteers that led the efforts to bring their vision – the vision of having a world-class botanical garden to excite people about nature and educate them about their surrounding environment to our community.

The Garden has become part of the essence of North Alabama as it has truly engaged its people. That’s what public gardens do…connect people with nature. That’s our story.

So let’s CELEBRATE!!!

Our team has put together an assortment of fun activities and one-time events, so check your calendar to include as many things as you can. Discounts, special programs, and even a street dance are planned to help us reflect and remember just how this garden grew so quickly to a nationally recognized botanical garden, known for research, education, and innovation. Invite someone to come with you who has never visited the Garden and introduce them to our little sanctuary right here in the hub of the Huntsville-Madison metro area.

Be a part of the next 30 years!!

Thank you for your continued support and for believing we are contributing to Huntsville’s status of #7 Best Cities to Live in the U.S. It all comes together to make us who we are as a community. Consider getting even more involved. Our commitment to you and our guests is to do a Good D.E.E.D. every day.

D ELIVER A GENUINE FIRST IMPRESSION E XCEED OUR GUEST EXPECTATIONS E ARNESTLY LISTEN TO OUR GUESTs D O THAT EXTRA TOUCH THAT INVITES GUESTs BACK WE build our Garden every day…Each guest, volunteer, and staff member is valued and appreciated. Join us as we “Rock in the next 30 Years” and keep this Garden growing!

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Hayride Driver Training Saturday, July 21 • 4:30-5:00 pm • Volunteer Support Room

On Saturday, September 1, the Garden’s annual Fall Scarecrow Trail hayrides will begin and be available for families to enjoy each weekend through October 28.

Hayride driver training will be conducted by Thayer Phillips on Saturday, July 21 from 4:30-5:00 pm, and attendance is mandatory. If you would like to be a driver or assistant and are available to come to the training, please contact Cookie Adams at cadams@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447 ext. 238 for scheduling your shifts. Saturday shifts are 12:00-4:00 pm; Sunday shift is 1:00-4:00 pm. Six volunteers are necessary for most weekends.

Following the classroom instruction, Thayer will be available for questions and practice runs.

Member and Volunteer Orientation Sunday, May 20 • 1:30 - 3:00 pm Optional Guided Walking Tour: 3:00- 3:30 pm Volunteer Support Room located in the Linda J. Smith Administration Building Parking in Blue Lot 2 complimentary Guest Passes per family for those who attend - a $28 value!

Orientation is designed to help you learn about: » Membership benefits for new and existing members » Volunteering at the Garden » The past, present, and future of the Garden » The many things to do at the Garden For reservations, contact Cookie Adams at cadams@hsvbg.org.

See you at the Garden!

Volunteer Spotlight - Peter Hannah Since September 2017 Peter Hannah, Garrison Geographic Information System Manager for Redstone Arsenal, has helped Tracy Cook, Assistant Curator, fill gaps in technical knowledge with regards to data structure and spatial accuracy checks.

Peter’s help is accelerating our adoption of GIS technology, which will enhance the way we collect and share plant collections information and garden maps.

Peter and Tracy are converting existing CAD data and base map data, such as pavements, trails, structures, water features, etc. to GIS format. Not only are they collecting the geography of items on the ground, but also valuable information about those items making it easier for staff, volunteers, and, patrons to navigate areas of interest in the Garden. If there is a tour or event going on, they can quickly publish it for all to see on an interactive map…and this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Peter has several reasons why he volunteers at the Garden, but most importantly…

“I wanted to figuratively and literally plant flowers. I want to create beauty and make my corner of the world a little bit better. I discovered the need to volunteer while attending an Earth Sciences Research Institute conference in California.

On the flight back home, my brain was buzzing with ideas on how to use the lessons learned at the conference at our Botanical Garden. I love the notion that this is my Garden. When I heard this at the volunteer orientation, I took it to heart. I will treat this Garden as my own. It is a pleasant escape from the rat race. The Huntsville Botanical Garden is one of the gems of Huntsville.”

bird’s eye view Hawks in the Garden

by Herb Lewis

The Garden’s expanse of open meadows attracts several birds of prey including Kestrels, Cooper’s Hawks and Red-tailed Hawks. They can often be observed hunting for prey while soaring, sitting on power line poles or perched on tops of trees. One morning while birding in the Garden, a Cooper’s Hawk burst into a group of sparrows I was photographing flushing them in many directions but not catching one.

Falconers train Red-tailed Hawks to hunt small game such as rabbits and squirrels.

A member of the Alabama Hawking Association retired his trained Redtailed Hawk, Heisenberg, at the Garden; because he had observed another hawk that would possibly pair with his hawk.

Cooper’s Hawks and Red-tailed Hawks have nested in the wooded areas in and around the Garden. Two years ago a breeding pair of Red-tailed Hawks produced a single chick that offered an exceptional opportunity to photograph a juvenile hawk in the East Meadow while he was calling for his parents to feed him.

The photo shows the young hawk looking down just as he was being photographed.

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featured events and programs Adult Events and Programs

Family Friendly Events - Register at hsvbg.org

The Geological Basis for Alabama's Surprising Richness in Plant and Animal Species May 11 • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Nichols Arbor Garden Member: FREE

Butterfly Release May 5, June 9, July 14 10-11:30 am and 1-2:30 pm Anderson Education Classroom & Purdy Butterfly House

Watercolors and Wine May 11 • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Lake Lonnie Native Tree Identification May 6, 13, 20, 27 • 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Anderson Education Classroom & Garden Garden Member: FREE

National Public Garden Day May 11 • 30% off Garden Admission with online Certificate Herb Fest May 12 • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Herb Garden Garden Member: FREE

Daylily Festival June 2 • 9 am – noon Daylily Garden Garden Member: FREE Wacky Wednesday June 6, 13, 20, 27 & July 11, 18, 25 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Enchanted Forest Garden Member: FREE Hosta on Parade - Leaf Show June 9 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Anderson Education Classroom

Hosta Sale May 19 • 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Grisham Pavilion Admission: FREE

Firefly Night Hikes June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24 7:30-9:30 pm Boeing-Toyota Amphitheater

Alabama Herbalism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice May 26 • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Anderson Education Classroom & Garden

Demonstration Day at the Vegetable Garden!

May 19 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Demonstration Vegetable Garden Garden Member: FREE

Father’s Day Field Day & Picnic June 16 • 11:30 am-1:30 pm Lake Lonnie Meadow

A Midsummer’s Eve Fairy Workshop June 5 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Murray Hall

Gnomeo and Juliet Movie June 1 • 7:30-9:30 pm Boeing-Toyota Amphitheater

Margaritas and Magnolias June 21 • 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Nichols Arbor

Family Campout & Movie June1 to June 2 • 5:00 pm -8:00 am Dogwood Grove & Boeing-Toyota Amphitheater

Dancin’ in the Streets May 21 • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Botanical Drive and Atrium Born in 1988? FREE ADMISSION

Decorative Container Garden Designs June 23 • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Anderson Education Classroom & Garden Basic Floral Design: An Introduction to Flowers and Form June 23 • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Anderson Education Classroom Tickets, registration, and more information for all programs and events can be found at hsvbg.org.

Special Events are categorized by Family Friendly and Adult Garden Events.

Children's Programs, Adult Programs, and Homeschool are under the Education Department.

Fairytale - A True Story Movie & Activities July 28 • 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichols Arbor

Children's Education Programs Seeds to Sprouts June 15, 29, July 6, 27 10:00 am – 11:00 am Adult Education Center Classroom Ages 2 – 5 with parent Summer Camps June 4, 11, 18, 25 & July 10, 17, 24 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Anderson Education Classroom Classes available K-6th grade Homeschool Programs K - 8th Grade − Will be back in the Fall!

Check website for specific dates and topics

Field Trips We offer guided and self-guided options for your adventure in a safe, exciting and natural environment.

Programs are available for students of all ages.

Summer is a busy time for us!

Book early to ensure the best day for you!

For more information on ages and field trip availability visit www.hsvbg.org or contact Misty Hertzig at 256-830-4447 ext. 253 or mhertzig@hsvbg.org.

Reminder for the Garden events listed: In addition to purchasing your tickets ahead for events, make sure your membership is current.

To renew your membership before you attend, go to the Guest Center Admissions Desk or Shoppe at the Garden, renew online at www.hsvbg.org/membership or mail in your renewal.

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JOIN US FOR A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION BASH!

Dancin’ in the Streets May 21st 6pm-8pm Food Trucks Champagne Fountain Cash Bar • Hors d'oeuvres Music from the 80's & 90's Sponsored by:

$15 tickets available online at hsvbg.org www.hsvbg.org

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garden milestones Fourteen people met with the sole purpose of establishing a botanical garden in Huntsville, Alabama 1979 The first official meeting of the Huntsville-Madison County Botanical Garden Society took place. County Extension Agent Gary Murray was elected chairman, by-laws were drafted, and working committees were established.

1980 Grady Kennedy was elected President of the Society 1982 Society recommended to the City of Huntsville that the future Botanical Garden be established on the property leased to the city from the Alabama Space Science Commission.

1983 Society recommended to the City of Huntsville that the future Botanical Garden be established on the property leased to the city from the Alabama Space Science Commission.

1984 The Garden’s dedication and groundbreaking. Historical columns saved from demolition of 3rd courthouse in 1964 were moved to the Garden 1985 The City authorized half of the required development money for the Garden with the provision that the Garden Society raise the other half with private support within eighteen months.

1986 Advisory Board began with Roy Nichols as its first Chairman 1987 Huntsville Botanical Garden opened to the public with a first day attendance of 5,000.

1988 Completion of the first Visitors Center - Murray Hall.

Phase 1 of the Garden's first capital campaign which solicited funding for both Murray Hall and the drawing of the Garden’s Master Plan.

1989 First Executive Director of the Garden was named - Gary Paul 1990 Completion of first Master Plan, providing the road map for future direction and the first of the historical columns were installed at the entrance 1991 The beginning of a second Capital Campaign to implement Phase Two of the Master Plan.

Ground was broken for CBER (Center for Biospheric Education Research).

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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.

garden milestones A community-wide effort was implemented to move the historic dogwood tree to the Garden, where it would live out the rest of its days among the beautiful scenery.

1995 The first Galaxy of Lights 1996 The Garden’s Foundation Board was created 1997 Third Capital Campaign raised to build the Visitor Center, Grisham Pavilion and to convert Murray Hall from the existing entrance and gift shop to a meeting facility.

1998 Completion of the 2nd Visitors Center 1999 In 2002 CBER was converted to “The Arbor.”

2002 Opening of the 2 acre Childrens Garden/Nature Center and Amphitheatre including the nation’s largest (9,000 square feet) seasonal butterfly house 2006 Dedication of the Garden of Hope 2006 The Garden's first traveling exhibit - Dinosaur Uproar 2008 Master Plan Updated and 5th Capital Campaign began 2012 Sustainable Parking Garden opened 2012 First Plant Collection, Holmes Trillium Collection, received national accreditation from the Plant Collections Network 2015 Ground Breaking for new Guest Center 2016 Eloise McDonald Propst Guest Center opened 2017 Garden moves into the top 3 most attended attractions that charge admission in the entire State.

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supporting the mission Conservation Conversation Fulfilling our mission and dedicated staff

Plant conservation and advocacy is a big piece of what goes on behind the scenes at Huntsville Botanical Garden. The purpose of a botanical garden is to collect, identify, protect, inventory, document, and understand the diversity of the plants in its collections. Disappearing habitat for many species only make this more imperative: it is estimated that a third of the world’s known plant species are protected within the collective boundaries of botanical gardens and arboreta worldwide.

HBG has 16 plants of the Federally Endangered Clematis morefieldii

Through an ongoing partnership with the Hudson Alpha plant genome lab, the chloroplast sequence data for Clematis morefieldii generated by high school students in Tracy Cook, Horticulture Specialist and Assistant Curator, recently the 2014 Hudson Alpha Biotech Academy was identified. completed her Master thesis research at Alabama A & M mapping This plant is the rare, federally endangered Morefield’s locations in the wild of the Federally Endangered Clematis morefieldii.

Leatherflower found on Keel Mountain in Madison County, Alabama, in parts of southeastern Tennessee, and in the Huntsville Botanical Garden. The work done by the Biotech Academy students was part of a project called DNA barcoding. Tracy Cook, our Assistant Curator, plays a vital role in this research and continues to help the Garden fulfill it's mission.

The Art of Sustainable Science Children's Education: Projects in Review

Three years ago, an initiative began at the Huntsville Botanical Garden called The Art of Sustainable Science. Living a sustainable lifestyle can be tricky, but participating students developed displays to show that it is never too early for younger generations to start thinking about what living a sustainable life might mean for themselves, their family and the local community.

Misty Hertzig, Children’s Education Manager, started the Art of Sustainable Science competition in March of 2016. Students from public, private, and homeschools come together to celebrate sustainability by creating projects that are either art based or a science fair style.

The Art of Sustainable Science competition encourages a love of science, technology, engineering and math (S.T.E.M.), instills a scientific sense of wonder and helps students develop confidence in public speaking skills necessary for communicating concepts through one-on-one presentations.

Each year a group of community judges representing the Land Trust of North Alabama, Athens State University, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Garden volunteers and HBG staff speak to each student about their project prior to determining their scores. Winning projects receive a cash prize generously provided by the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Huntsville. In 2018 a new corporate sponsor from WOW Internet, Cable, and Phone joined the team! They also participated in the judging!

The Jennings family homeschool their three children and have participated all three years in this conservation themed competition. Dorethea Jennings said,

“This competition is the culmination of their school year. They always look forward to it.”

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supporting the mission The Beauty in Music A look back at: Casual Classics Huntsville Symphony Orchestra

In the rustic Carriage House of the beautiful Huntsville Botanical Garden, guests had the opportunity to sit right inside the orchestra while being led on a personal tour through this remarkable music, Serenade No. 7 by Mozart. This was a one of a kind musical event hosted by the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra at the Garden. We look forward to working together in the future!

Photography 201 Student’s Juried Exhibit Adult Education really "capturing the moment"

All eighteen students enrolled in Photography 201, taught by local photographer Henry Smith, had the opportunity to submit their two best photographs taken at Huntsville Botanical Garden for a special juried exhibit. Photographs will be on display in the Eloise McDonald Propst Guest Center from May 1 through August, 2018.

Through the Garden Gates: Good Seeds Grow Well

Partnership with Morris P-8: Investing in our Community

The Garden’s Good Seeds Grow Well program has extended the Garden’s educational outreach beyond our gates and into the community, partnering with Morris P-8 to provide a school garden for students who do not always have access to fresh foods or the knowledge of how to grow them and a teaching curriculum for all grade levels. It all began with the vision of a local Master Gardener, a new school construction project, a passionate development officer and the Community Foundation’s #SummitGivesBack crowd-funding campaign!

The International Master Gardener 2017 Conference announced the Madison County, AL Morris Elementary School Greenhouse project as a 2nd prize winner for the International Search for Excellence Award in the Youth category! Lead by local MG volunteer Carolyn Wade this award winning project was selected by the Search for Excellence (SFE) program of Extension Master Gardener volunteer work throughout the United States, Canada and South Korea. The excitement and recognition of this great achievement coincided with the removal of the school’s greenhouse and growing beds during a major new school construction project. The Garden was instrumental, along with MG lead Carolyn Wade, Principal Boyd, Morris teacher Jan Coryell-Mahone, and Leadership Huntsville 31 in ensuring this wonderful program will continue for years to come.

Carolyn Wade, her team of MG volunteers, and the students at Morris P-8

The Community Foundation sponsored a social media contest and the Huntsville Botanical Garden won the popular vote and quickly moved into the funding phase! The Garden successfully raised $12,500 for Morris P-8’s gardening and greenhouse project, which along with $17,000 raised by local Master Gardeners was enough to continue their award winning program with future plans to expand!

The story continues…seventy-eight 5th graders from Morris were given $4.00 each, by IBERIA BANK, to shop for plants during the Spring Plant Sale. Students took vegetables, herbs and flowers for their pollinator gardens back to their campus to plant in new raised beds surrounding their new greenhouse and the school’s courtyard!

Stuart Obermann, CEO/President, Community Foundation of Greater HSV; Soozi Pline, Director of Education, Hsv Botanical Garden; Carol Casey, VP of Communications and Programming, Hsv Botanical Garden; Joe Alexander, Chair, Community Foundation of Greater HSV

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horticulture The Herb Garden

notes from the garden May is a busy time in all our gardens.

Our Purdy Butterfly House will be aflutter with new butterfly releases, the Children’s Garden will be full with school field trips and squeals of delight, and the Garden will be celebrating our 30th birthday.

garden calendar things you could or should be doing in your garden…

May Get the SOW app from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System website on your phone to get all the information you need on when and how to plant your home garden Do not remove spring bulb foliage until it completely dies down Plant hardy water lilies in tubs or garden pools. Plant tropical water lilies when water temperatures reach 70 degrees Fertilize established roses once new growth is 2 inches long Get your free soil test on May 19 from 9 am - 4 pm at the HBG Demonstration Vegetable Garden

June Trees and shrubs can still be fertilized before July 4 Plant iris and spider lilies Check for lace bugs on azaleas, pyracantha, dogwoods and other shrubs Begin planting pumpkins for a fall show. Be sure and check seed package for number of dales until maturity Softwood cuttings should be taken during June and July.

Choose strong, current season’s shoots, as they have the potential to root quickly and rapidly grow into new plants

July Provide water for your feathered friends Deadhead, or removed old flowers, from annuals and perennials for continued bloom Check plants for spider mites, as hot summer days are ideal for them to develop. Leaves may be speckled above, yellow underneath Plant cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussel sprouts for a fall garden. Replant beans, leaf lettuce, summer squash, tomatoes, cucumbers for a second round harvest

The volunteer Huntsville Herb Society will be hosting the annual HerbFest on Saturday, May 12 from 10 am - 2 pm.

Come out and tour the Herb Garden, sample delicious Herb cookies, purchase beautiful fresh Tussi-mussies and Herb Society cookbooks for Mother’s Day and get some free plants while they last. The volunteer Huntsville Herb Society was formed in 1984 to support, maintain and raise money for the Herb Garden and to educate the community about growing and using herbs.

The Master Gardeners will be busy in the Demonstration Vegetable Garden celebrating Master Gardener Day on Saturday, May 19 from 9 am - 4 pm. They will have tours, tastings and free soil testing (bring a dry soil sample). This year they have planted selections of vegetables that were offered at the Spring Plant sale to demonstrate growth, disease resistance, fruit production and more. They will also share information on different planting methods: Square Foot Gardening, container, trellising and traditional row planting. All produce raised from the DVG is donated to the local food bank, last year over 2,000 pounds was donated. For questions contact: MGdesk@mginfo.org June is all about Daylilies (Hemerocallis) at the Garden. On Saturday, June 2 we will be hosting the Daylily Festival from 9 am - 12 pm in the Van Valkenburgh Daylily Garden. The Daylily Society is one of the first groups that started at the Garden 30 years ago, when the Garden opened. The Daylily Collection consists of over 800 varieties of daylilies in all colors except white and blue. Volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions about selection, growing and propagation. They will be available to show you the varieties you can choose from that will be available at the mid-September Daylily Sale. If you have never seen our collection in full bloom, now is the time.

As with all of our valuable volunteer groups at the Garden, they are always looking for new members. It is a great way to get out in the Garden, get involved and have a great time with fellow plant enthusiasts. Please see our website for more information.

What's blooming?

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Cabbage and Basil

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events and sponsors

Tickets available at hsvbg.org

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Nature Connects

Jack Daniel's Dinner

Gardens of Myth

Carol Williamson

Dancin' in the Streets Armed Forces Week Art at the Garden Spring Luncheon

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Purdy Butterfly House

featured events and programs Wine in the Winter Inaugural Event On March 3rd, iHeart Media, Church Street Wine Shop and Huntsville Botanical Garden teamed up to bring a one-of-a-kind wine tasting event to Huntsville.

Ticket holders experienced food samples from some of the area’s best restaurants including Purveyor, Cotton Row, and The Table at the Garden, along with decadent desserts from Publix and charcuterie from the Sonoma Shop. Two of the featured Chalk Hill wines, the Viogner and Malbec, are both classified as “winery only” wines, meaning that they are only tasted at Chalk Hill Winery. This was the first time these wines have been part of a wine tasting in Alabama. This was by-far one of the most upscale wine tasting events the Garden has ever hosted and we look forward to the amazing selection and surprises for next year. The tickets for this event will go quickly so be sure to save the date and keep an eye out for open registration on our website, hsvbg.org.

Mark your calendars for next years event

Friday, January 18, 2019

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at th at the hee Ga Garden G arden rddden eenn Art Exhibits

Come browse exhibitions currently on view in the halls of the Guest Center and throughout the Garden itself including displays of art, photography, sculptures and more.

NALL Paintings

Sanctuary Artists PAINTINGS

Herb Lewis Photographs

May 5 - August 31 Mezzanine Gallery

September 7 - December 31 Mezzanine Gallery

Permenant Display Heritage Hallway

Previous Exhibitors » Carole Foret and Friend at Artist Reception Carole Foret and George Sherwood at a Garden Event Dana Anderson and Friend at Artist Reception ART AT THE GARDEN IS PRESENTED by:

For a complete list of art on display visit www.hsvbg.org/art-at-the-garden. Interested in displaying your art?

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contributions Contributions for January - APril 2018 Butterfly Releases In Honor of

Melissa Emery & Darlene Davenport

Kate & Hays Wages Kathy Hays

Carolyn N. Grundy The Womack & Associates Team Mary Jean Herandez Virginia Warvi Judith Johnston Fountain Parker Har barger & Associates Jim Pepper TheWomack & Associates Team Ruben Rojas-Oviedo Martha Hannan Kathy Teeples Shughart Elden Hartzig Jean Stephens Jeffrey & Alexis Smith Richard L. Stone Rosy & Steve Taylor Milton Brian Watts Mr. & Mrs. Fred Belrose Mary Anne Wolney Joe & Helen Bergantz Guy Wynn BFN-TVA WIN

Butterfly Releases In Memory of Gregory Arena Louis & Evelyn Ossip Frances Otwell Bagby Mr. & Mrs. Fred Belrose Debbie Bains Michele Hasting Drew Carson Debbie & Bill Joyner Lawson Chafin The BS Bridge Group Sally Clark Bob & Sandy Hovde Arlene A. Damon Rosy & Steve Taylor Eugenia Weissinger Deaton Rosy & Steve Taylor Kenneth G. Diehl, Jr. Rosy & Steve Taylor Robin Freisen Ron Lankford Family Doris Anne Dwyer Fox Marissa Emery

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In Honor of Tom Borcher Greenwyche Garden Club Cory Brown Huntsville Garden Club Rita & Bobby Crain Terrell Family Gail Futoran Forever Green Mountain Garden Club Harvilee Harbarger Carlene Elrod Steven Harrison Walmart Foundation Tamara Huron Piedmont Garden Club Herb Lewis Blount County Master Gardeners Linda McGuiness Greenwyche Garden Club Barbara Paul Carol & Charlie Miller Paula Steigerwald Garth Mountain Garden Club Betty Tomlin Bonnie Tondera

In Memory of

Gay Nell Hartwig Pat Hallum Alisa Ball Margaret H. Henson Gael & Edie Halgren Dr. Jon Moody Allen & Bettie Blish Linda Watson Hicks Tammy Blish Honeycutt Rose, Megan & Cohen Roper Tharon Honeycutt & Art & Linda Wright Family/MSB Analytics Leon & Marazetta Sandra Boyle Honeycutt E. J. Boyle Tharon & Tammy

Nancy Campbell Honeycutt & Family/MSB Analytics Piedmont Garden Club Stephen & Anna Hudak Helen Caudle Cyndi & Dan Dravis Dr. Jon Moody Lynn Jones Bob & Inez Parker & Family

Jenny Stephens Sally Clark Frances Lochridge Eve & Owen Garriott Dr. Jon Moody Suzanne Morton Polly Lucas Lynda Mulder Bonnie Tondera Mary Ann Musselman Idissie Maston Rosemary Shadwick

Dr. Jon Moody Mary Stams Nancy Murphree & Tracy Van Gerwen Nancy Schuler Wells Fargo Advisors Bickey Battle Carol T. Dravis Mary Breen Dan & Cyndi Dravis Bryan & Gayle Dodson Sylvia Fisher Yvette Faught Dr. Jon Moody Brad & Susan Murphree George Gunter Lauren & Wesley Murphree Ken & Lori Gilcrist Rachel Rawls

Richard & Sherrie

Schrimisher Frank & Rosemarie Schuler Klaus & Wilma Schuler Ralph Schuler Willie Love Taylor Dr. Jon Moody James R. Thompson Dr. Jon Moody Elizabeth Ann Walker Dr. Jon Moody James (Jim) Wallace Dr. Jon Moody In Kind Gifts Chambers Bottling Company Domino’s Grille 29 Harold Holmes Herb Lewis Michaels Solid Waste Disposal Authority The Table in the Garden SPECIAL THANKS Lois Grey – Spring Plant Sale Lana Ritch – Spring Luncheon Judy Masters – Jack Daniels Linda McGuinness – Guild President

members and year review New and Renewing Members Ambassador Members ($1000) Terry and Jim Bradford Robert and Carol Churchill Michael and Leta DeMaioribus Jeff and Nancy Haars Harvilee Harbarger James and Patricia Lindberg Calame and Dianne Sammons Linda J. Smith Patron Members ($500) Beth and Robert Altenkirch Jane, Lydia and Nina Diamantis Tami and Robert Jassey Kimberly and Larry Lewis Patricia Ryan Kathryn Shearer and Daniel Konkle Steve Welden Fellow Members ($250) Carolyn and Frank Faraci Gail and Bob Futoran Thomas and Dale Griggs Rajean and John Gully John and Kimberly Hartley Buddy and Carole Jones

Richard and Joan Jones Carol and John Mebane Roy and Sue Nichols Al and Cathie Rossi Lawrence and Susan Seggel Richard Smith Loretta Spencer Friend Members ($175) Amy and Roy Adams Charles and Kathleen Albers Gene and Martha Andrzejewski Betsy Applegate and Alice Dilbeck Bruce and Margaret Berry Justin and Sandra Cato Logan and Jessica Clark Patrick and Lucile Conner Linda and Greg Gerth Connie F. Gipson Roger and Meredith Glaese Robert Gurner and Melissa Long Gurner Lauren and Jeffrey Houpt Nancy McCall Amy Mingledorff Margaret and James Montague Acacia and Jo Moore Joe and Debby Stevens

Guest Center Impact Membership » up 27%

April 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 April 1, 2016 March 31, 2017

2337 New 1560 New

$678,884 $534,728

Ellen and Bill Taylor Stuart and Jayne Venters Mrs. Sibyl M. Wilkinson Suzy and Loyd Worley Thomas Yates Affiliate Members ($125) Jean and Gloria Adhami C. Scott and Frances Akridge Douglas and Jeanie Baker Shirley Bradford Kay Brotherton Karen and Tom Butler Ken and Kathy Casey Carol Codori and Ed Limbach Paul and Oneita Craighead Alvin and Karen Cruze John and Barbara DeLongchamp Naomi and Andy Dubois Robert and Marion Fallon Alan and Amy Fertig John and Colleen Gau Leah and Paul Gradl Martina and Charles Griffith Peggy and Ferris Harmon Cynthia and Doug Haynes

Elizabeth Haynes Douglas Horacek Virginia and Carl Hurst John and Ricki Jordan Dottie Keebler Stephen and Lynn Kerkhof Charles and Melanie Kettle Max and Amanda Klein Rebecca and Randal Knight Charles and Ann Lifer Hartwell and Pat Lutz Sandra Lyons Herschel and Barbara McFarlen Sandra and Rex McWaters Lynda and Randy Middleton Kathryn and Bill Mullins Lawrence and Laura Nauta Jimmie Parvin Tom and Mimi Potthoff Anil and Surinder Reddy Herbert and Ruth Schmuck Jack and Becky Stokes Opal and Eddie Sturgis Middie and Tommy Thompson Brenda D. Thornton Richard and Nancy Van Valkenburgh Drew and Bonnie Winstel

Outstanding results for 365 days in our new Guest Center!

Total 2018 YTD Member Families – 8,714 Total 2017 YTD Member Families – 7,351 2018 Year End Goal – 9,000

Paid Admissions:

Admissions » up 51%

April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 April 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017

Member Admissions:

April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 April 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017

42,174 26,464

$373,317 $247,307

62,282 41,264

Gift Shop Sales » up 133%

April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 April 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017

$453,354 $194,786

Facility Rental » up 165%

April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 April 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017

$1,017,129 $384,213

Hosted over 382 events at Garden Corporate events and private rentals – 293 Total weddings – 89 Total guest visiting Garden through Facility Rental – 48,712 www.hsvbg.org

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Galaxy of Lights Galaxy of Lights 2017 Check Presentation (L to R): Linda McGuiness, Jean Hairston, Paula Steigerwald, and Sandy Hovde

Shoppe at the Garden has fabulous gifts for all your favorite family and friends, and don’t forget to treat yourself! We have garden accents, home décor, beautiful cards and stationery, personal items such as handbags, tops, jewelry and much, much more.

All proceeds support Huntsville Botanical Garden. Complimentary, signature gift wrap available. Members receive 10% discount. Normal exclusions apply.

We have the perfect venue for your event !

Contact us today to have a viewing or book your date.

Open Daily Lunch 10:30 - 2 Grab & Go Available 9 - 5 Sunday Brunch 11-3 Grab & Go Available 11-3

256-830-4447

Nature Connects

Art with LEGO Bricks By Sean Kenney on display until May 20th 16

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