HBG Garden Columns - Nov Dec Jan 2018

Vol. 37, No. 4 • november-december-january 2017-2018

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

Presenting Sponsor:

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Galaxy of Lights

Huntsville Botanical Garden wins North Alabama Tourist Association Attraction of the Year The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) has named Huntsville Botanical Garden as Attraction of the Year. The award is among 1 1 that comprise the PEAK Awards that were presented on Thursday, September 21 during the AMLA Annual Meeting at Huntsville Botanical Garden in Huntsville, Alabama.

Representing the highest achievement in North Alabama tourism, the PEAK Awards honor individuals and organizations that have had a major impact on tourism in North Alabama.

information 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: October - March Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM Sunday, 11 AM - 5 PM April - September Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 8 PM (dusk) Friday & Saturday, 9 AM - 6 PM Sunday, 11 AM - 6 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, 243, 251, 254, 256 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

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

Holiday Schedule The Garden and the Shoppe at the Garden observe the following holidays:

NEW this year!

Thanksgiving Day

(Garden closed & Galaxy of Lights CLOSED Thanksgiving night)

Christmas Eve

(closed all day, normal hours for Galaxy of Lights)

‘TIS the Season! We have so much for which to be thankful as we enter this time of the year! While it has been a year of dramatic change at the Garden, it has been filled with lots of celebrations. We have had the opportunity to meet so many new people, either as visitors of the Garden or as guests at the many private events, and even new team members.

‘TIS the Season! It’s GALAXY OF LIGHTS time, the most anticipated event of the year! While you think of them as you enjoy your trip through the lights, remember this incredible team of volunteers has worked all year long in the execution of this family favorite tradition. Thank them and our sponsors who make this happen for us.

‘TIS the Season! It is the season of giving and the perfect time to share your Garden with a new neighbor or a family member. Give the gift of a Garden membership and share our special experiences throughout the year.

‘TIS the Season to Thank You for your continued support for your Garden team as we moved to another level of operation this year.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family!

Paula Steigerwald, CEO

Christmas Day

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(closed all day, normal hours for Galaxy of Lights)

News Year’s Eve

(closed all day, normal hours for Galaxy of Lights)

New Year’s Day

(closed all day, normal hours for Galaxy of Lights)

Congratulations Paula! We are so proud of you for receiving the Professional of the Year award from the Governor’s Tourism Conference held in Birmingham in August 2017. Your hard work and dedication has brilliantly led the Huntsville Botanical Garden through many years of growth. Your leadership has not only proved beneficial for the Garden, but promoted stability to the tourism industry and the Huntsville community.

featured event

Galaxy of Lights There are some BIG changes coming this year.

presenting Sponsor:

We will have an additional Walking Night (Nov 16) and we will be closing for Thanksgiving (Nov 23). Closing on Thanksgiving gives our volunteers and staff a day to spend with their families and friends before we begin the 39 driving nights.

Galaxy of Lights depends on volunteers to man each and every night and there is always room for a new group or family to participate. We welcome any new participants.

Please contact us at galaxy@hsvbg.org if you can help. We have a list of volunteers who can assist any team that may need an extra hand or two.

Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season at Galaxy’s nearly 200 displays.

WALKING NIGHTS Friday, November 10 – Monday, November 13 Thursday, November 16 – Tuesday, November 21 Dog Walking Nights – November 13 & 20 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

WALKING NIGHT ADMISSION MEMBERS: Adults $7; Children 3+ $3; Dogs $1 NON-MEMBERS: Adults $8; Children 3+ $4; Dogs $1 Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Guest Center Admissions Desk & in the Shoppe at the Garden

DRIVING NIGHTS November 24 – December 31 5:30 pm - 9:00 PM *Galaxy of Lights will be closed Monday, November 27 for the Galaxy 5k and Tuesday, November 28 for the Galaxy 3k Holiday Dash.

New this ! year

Galaxy of Lights 5k monday, november 27 » 6:30 PM Registration forms and more information: hsvbg.org/event/galaxy-5k

Galaxy of Lights 3k Holiday Dash tuesday, november 14 » 6:30 PM Be part of this fun inaugural event at the Garden. The course winds through the 1.8 mile paved Galaxy of Lights trail.

Our sponsor, Bicycle Cove, will lead everyone around the course for the first loop.

Registration forms & more information: hsvbg.org/event/ galaxy-of-lights-bike-the-lights sponsored by:

tuesday, november 28 » 6:30 PM Registration forms and more information: hsvbg.org/event/galaxy-3k-dash Race Sponsors:

DRIVING NIGHT ADMISSION Passenger Car - $25/car (Up to 10) Vans & Tour Buses - $25 for up to 10 people $3 each add’l person (Tour bus driver is free)

PURCHASE TICKETS At the Gate: $25

(Many nights discounted to $20. See hsvbg.org for “at the gate” rates per night. )

Military Monday’s - $5 off ticket price

Online: Tickets available at www.hsvbg.org guest center admissions desk & SHOPPE AT THE GARDEN:

$20 ($15 for members).

Season passes and sets of 5 also available.

New this year:

Galaxy of Lights will not be open on Thanksgiving night but will begin on Friday, November 24 so our volunteers can enjoy time with their families. www.hsvbg.org | Huntsville Botanical Garden | 3

events&education Special Event

Meet & Greet Reception with Steve Bender, the Grumpy Gardener Nov. 3 (Friday) • 6-8 PM • Carriage House Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet Steve Bender, The Grumpy Gardener.

Steve will talk about his new book The Grumpy Gardener: An A to Z Guide from the Galaxy’s Most Irritable Green Thumb.

He will answer in-depth gardening questions/ concerns and sign copies of his book for purchase. Heavy hors d’oeuvres served. Ticket includes 1 wine or beer.

Additional wine and beer available for purchase.

Members $30; Non-members $35.

Register at hsvbg.org

Adult Education - Register at hsvbg.org Urban Forestry Certification Program

Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg

Nov. 15-17 (Wednesday-Friday) • 9 AM - 3 PM Anderson Education Center classroom Instructor: Fred Kapp

Dec. 2 (Saturday) • 2- 4 PM Anderson Education Center classroom Instructor: Mickey Lollar

This is a great 3-day, intensive class, taught by industry experts, that requires lots of effort and study time! Includes an industry certificate awarded after passing exam.

Join Mickey J. Lollar as he presents the history and takes you on a tour of Colonial Williamsburg, and then discusses “boughs of holly, fans of apple, ornaments of dried okra, pomegranate, oyster shell, and all things natural” for the upcoming Holiday Season.

Participants will leave the lecture with copious information, diagrams of Williamsburg arrangements for home construction, and door prizes!

The UFCP is an excellent first step toward other industry certifications including the ISA Certified Arborist and the Alabama Tree Surgery License.

Thanks to grant and foundation funding and industry support, the program is no-cost for ALSDE Ag Teachers, $50 for current AUFA members and $75 for non-members. CEUs for ISA, TCIA and RF are also awarded.

Tuition includes study guides, reference books, refreshments, certification exam and industry certificate upon passing the exam.

Registration through instructor, Fred Kapp fkapp@bellsouth.net or call 205-862-2588.

Finance, Food and Fragrance: The Flavorful History of Vanilla

Nov. 4 (Saturday) • 2- 4 PM Anderson Education Center classroom Instructor: Mickey Lollar The history of vanilla is definitely not “vanilla!”

Join the Huntsville Botanical Garden and Mr. Mickey J. Lollar for a presentation spanning the globe and its eclectic tastes and rare desires as we explore the botanical origins, production methods, trade history, and diverse uses of vanilla. In addition to a PowerPoint presentation, Lollar will offer botanical and ethnological examples, recipes, and door-prizes!

Special Event

Saturday with Santa Dec. 2 (Saturday) 2 Seatings » 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM Nichols Arbor Join us for Saturday with Santa for a festive fun event. Enjoy delicious kid friendly food, holiday crafts and play with everyone’s favorite powdery cold snow! Bring your camera and dress the kids for that one-onone time with Santa.

Pick your time and reserve your space; reservations are required. Don’t miss this merry event that will bring holiday smiles to the tots.

For ticket prices and to register, visit

hsvbg.org

Members $15; Non-members $20.

Contact: Soozi Pline spline@hsvbg.org, 256-830-4447 ext 252.

Members $15; Non-members $20.

Contact: Soozi Pline spline@hsvbg.org, 256-830-4447 ext 252.

Photography 201-Going from Snap-shots to Great Shots Jan. 4,11,18, 25 & Feb.1, 8 (Thursdays) • 6-8 PM Murray Hall Instructor: Henry Smith This is a 6-week series designed for those who are familiar with using their camera and desire to improve the quality of their photos. Participants should be comfortable adjusting shutter speed and aperture (no phone cameras). The functions of the camera and their impact on the image, photographic composition and different approaches to photography will be discussed. Students are expected to complete and email weekly assignments to the instructor for in-class positive critiques the following week. No equipment is needed in the classroom and no auditing please.

6 Class Series: Members: $180; Non-members: $210. The class will be limited to 20 students.

Contact: Soozi Pline spline@hsvbg.org, 256-830-4447 ext 252.

January 13 - February 28 Cool winter days during January and February are perfect for getting out of the house and enjoying the fresh air and sunshine in the Garden.

For the birding enthusiasts, you’ll be able to explore the Lewis Birding Trail, included on the North Alabama Birding Trail, and be part of the global Great Back Yard Bird Count February 16–19.

For the “Barks” part of Beaks & Barks, bring your favorite four-legged friend to the Garden each day to stretch your legs and theirs and play some fetch in our “No Leash Zone”. There your dog can play off-leash with his pals while you make sponsored by: friends with other pet parents. Then you both can enjoy the Garden while strolling, on-leash, on the pet paths.

Garden membership or admission for humans + $1 per dog or $10 PawPass for the season for your four-legged friends.

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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events&education Family Friendly

Children's Education - Register at hsvbg.org

History of the Winter Solstice Yule Tree

Festival of Trees - A Special Program for the Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama Dec. 16 (Saturday) • 1- 4 PM Anderson Education Center

Nov. 19 (Sunday) • 1- 3 PM Carriage House Instructors: Soozi Pline & Amanda Maples For a fun and festive Sunday afternoon project, help us decorate a tree to feed birds and squirrels at Huntsville Botanical Garden! This hands-on do-it-yourself class will include the history of Yule trees, tips for getting birds to use the tree and lots of decorating ideas to take home to your backyard!

Attendee $5; Family Pack $20; (Buy 4 & get 1 free)

Quick and Easy Holiday Candy Making Dec. 10 (Sunday) • 1- 3 PM Anderson Education Center classroom Instructors: Soozi Pline & Amanda Maples December in the Garden we celebrate the Galaxy of Lights and the season of gift giving! Candy -- especially when it's homemade -- is the perfect present for just about everyone on your list, so grab a friend and indulge in some luscious gift making! In this class Amanda and Soozi will demonstrate how to create 10 sweet treats, all for you to taste. We’ll send you home with recipes and samples from the class.

Member: Adult $24, Child $12 Non-member: Adult $30, Child $15 No children without an adult please

Girls will enjoy creating holiday cards, wrapping paper and tree ornaments, a nature walk, music activity and a bit of caroling, tree decorating, group photo, Swap, holiday baking, community service project and a drive through the Galaxy of Lights!

Girl Scouts will receive the present, star and Festival of Trees patches included in the activity price. Optional tickets for the Galaxy of Lights Driving Night can be purchased separately. $20/girl scout for GSNCA Patch Program; $20/car of up to 10 for Galaxy of Lights Driving Questions? Contact the Education Department: spline@hsvbg.org or call 256-830-4447 ext 252

Winter Break Camp - For children 6 to 13 years old

An “Evergreen” Experience in the Garden Dec. 18 & 19 (Monday & Tuesday) • 9 AM - 4:30 PM Anderson Education Center Instructors: Misty Hertzig and Elizabeth Franks A lot of living things sleep in winter but not everything! The garden is still full of life to explore and get to know. Campers will enjoy indoor and outdoor activities to awaken their senses to the natural world when it “sleeps”.

Your child can come one or both days.

Member: $40/day; Non-member: $50/day Early Drop-Off starting at 7:30 AM; $5/day per child Please Note: We provide one afternoon snack for full day camps. Students will need to provide a morning snack (including drink) and a lunch.

I Give A Whoop!

Whooping Crane Presentation

Register online: www.hsvbg.org or contact: Misty Hertzig, 256-830-4447 ext. 253, mhertzig@hsvbg.org

Jan. 7 (Sunday) • 2- 4:30 PM Carriage House Instructors: Soozi Pline

Seeds to Sprouts

Learn about the Eastern Migratory Flyway!

Explore the Crane Traveling Trunk!

Door Prizes!

Anderson Education Center Classroom

Reintroduction of migratory whooping cranes to the eastern U.S. began in 2000.

The purpose of the reintroduction is to establish a migratory population of whooping crane that breeds in the upper Midwest and migrates to the southeast for winter. Approximately 30 whooping cranes migrate to the Wheeler National Wildlife Area in Decatur, Alabama to spend their winter, from mid-November to mid-March.

Attendee $5; Family Pack $20; (Buy 4 & get 1 free) Contact: Soozi Pline, spline@hsvbg.org, 256-830-4447 ext 252.

Register at hsvbg.org

Age: 2-5 (parent and child class) Selected Fridays • 10-11 am

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.

November 3 November 10 December 8 December 29 January 12 January 26

Fall Turned Upside Down A Forest Thanksgiving Winter’s Arrival Getting Ready for New Year’s A Sledding Adventure Sticks and Stones

$8/first child, $5/each additional sibling. Adults free with membership or Garden admission.

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

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. sponsored by:

Homeschool - Nature’s Classroom -

where there’s always someting growing on!

November Session 1: Groovy Gastropods: A Snail of an Exploration - There are over 650 species of freshwater snails in North America. The Mobile River Basin is home to 18 percent or 120 of these species. Students will learn about snails and what they do for our freshwater ecosystems here in Alabama.

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

Nov 7 Nov 9

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

Session 2: Cooking with States of Matter The 4 states of matter are all around us.

This hands-on class will explore the states of matter using cooking! Students will help create edible evidence of how matter changes from solid to liquid and more. This class will

be limited to no more than 20 students and will require preregistration. We will be unable to accept walk-ins due to limitations on supplies.

K-2nd: Nov 28 12-1:30 PM 3rd-5th & 6th-8th: Nov 30 12-1:30 PM

December (one session) Bioluminescence-Nature’s Decorations - During the holiday season, the Garden puts on the Galaxy of Lights display. Nature has its own light display it puts on all year long. Students will discover the amazing plants and animals that use bioluminescence and how it actually works. Students will then create their own holiday themed light project to take home. This

class will be limited to no more than 20 students and will require preregistration. We will be unable to accept walk-ins due to limitations on supplies.

K-2nd: Dec 12 12-1:30 PM 3rd-5th & 6th-8th: Dec 14 12-1:30 PM

January Session 1: Wintering Waterfowl - Wheeler Wildlife Refuge supports the largest concentration of wintering waterfowl in Alabama.

This includes up to 60,000 geese and nearly 125,000 ducks. Students will get ready for the Festival of the Cranes (January 13-14, 2018) at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center in Decatur by learning more about the various waterfowl that call the refuge home along with the well-known species of cranes.

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

Jan 9 Jan 11

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

Session 2: Animal Superpowers - It’s a bird, it’s a bat, no it’s an octopus! Comic books aren’t the only place you will find superpowers.

There are some intriguing animals that have superpowers of their own like: echolocation, magnetic sense, shapeshifting, absorbing powers, and chemical weapons. Students will discover amazing animals and the powers they use to survive in a variety of different habitats.

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

Nov 28 Nov 30

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

Pricing and registration at: hsvbg.org/homeschool-programs www.hsvbg.org

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Art Exhibits

Thank you

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

to our Fresh from the Garden sponsors for making this a special night of memories for our guests!

In-Kind Sponsors:

Kathleen Hart • Harvey Cotton • Cotton Row Restaurant • Osborne Jewelers • Arne Croell • Brooks & Collier Donna and Bill Shergy • Madison Mountain Top Band • Coca Cola • Mary Ann Stasiak • Chipolte Restaurant The Garden Guild • Carol Lambdin • Edna and Jerry Deener • Lewter Hardware • The William F. Waite Family TABLE in the Garden • Yellow Hammer Brewing Company • Old Black Bear Brewing Company Huntsville Utilities • Galaxy Guys • Taziki’s Restaurant

Pamela Sue Keller

now – December 31 » Mezzanine Gallery Pamela Sue Keller, Professor of Art at Athens State University completed these works in mixed medium for fun, prayer, meditation, therapy, and self-instruction in art. Keller, who has worked at Athens State University since 1981, has a studio on her farm in Giles County, Tennessee.

Thank you to our Fresh From The Garden Committee members:

Carol Tevepaugh – Chair • Mary Grace Evans – Co-Chair Susan Alexander • Lynn Carden • Vicky Cerniglia • Edna Deener • Shari Feth • Lois Grey • Peggy Gunter Jo Ann Henderson • Marc Jacobson • Vicki Kennedy • Karen Kiss • Tessa Lucas • Susan Ozment Mary Ann Stasiak • Kathi Tew • Mary Anne Thomas • Katie Waite • Portia Waite

Scarecrow Trail Winners Announced George Sherwood

Now – november 30 » In the Garden sponsored by:

Thanks to all who participated in our Scarecrow Trail, Hay Bale Art and Gilded Gourd Exhibit. The variety of scarecrows was amazing, each unique and a winner in their own right! Voting was held during the month of September with hundreds of ballots turned in.

Congratulations to all…

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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1st Place: Becky Basil - Herb Garden Party 2nd Place: “Monet’s Poppies” - The Art Cart 3rd Place: Mr. Potato Head - Forever Green

Mountain Garden Club

Hay Bale Art: Mr. Potato Head - MOMS Club

Huntsville Northeast

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volunteers&news is for Volunteer The Butch Damson 2017 Volunteer of the Year

JOHN ALLEN

Our Volunteer of the Year has led many initiatives for the Garden.

John Allen, a home builder focused on environmentally friendly practices, was asked to Chair our inaugural Green U event and stayed with us throughout the five year effort.

He came on the Advisory Board first and then moved to the Board of Directors. He guided us on a few remodeling and repair projects, then assumed the lead assembling our Focus V Project Development team. That entailed selection of the architect and selection of the general contractor. Those two things alone were extremely time consuming. We knew how very valuable his time was as a business owner.

When you see the “V” with an article, it means that volunteers are needed for that specific activity. For a complete list of volunteer opportunities, please visit hsvbg.org/volunteer-opportunities/.

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

2017 Spring Plant Sale Check Presentation (L to R): Paula Steigerwald, Garden CEO;

Jeanie Gardner, Plant Sale Chair; Nikki Cotton, Plant Sale Co-chair; Katherine Karlinger, Plant Sale Treasurer

He continued in his service to the Garden by guiding the construction process throughout the Guest Welcome Center project. Meetings were held with Turner Construction bi-weekly and then some! He helped us understand what we could and should expect and also helped Turner work through issues on our side.

We want to congratulate John for his newest honor as he was recently named the Executive Director of the Committee of 100. He will continue to serve on the Garden’s Board of Directors through 2018.

John, thank you so much for all of your work here at the Garden and your leadership in our community!

Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, November 28, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.

2016 Fall Plant Sale Check Presentation (L to R): Paula Steigerwald, Garden CEO; Mary Casey, Plant Sale Chair; Susan Webb, Plant Acquisition Chair; Katherine Karlinger, Plant Sale Treasurer The Garden has been working towards facilitating environmentally conscious decisions for years. We would like to offer more digital options to our members as a way to speak to our mission of sustainability and conservation of our national resources.

Since its inaugural year in 2012, #GivingTuesday has become a global movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy with events throughout the year and a growing catalog of resources. This is the perfect time to donate to the Garden to help our mission of Education, Conservation, and Growth.

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Digital Quarterly newsletter – emailed and available on our website Weekly emails about upcoming events and programs Responsive up-to-date website – hsvbg.org Email for plant questions/inquires – plantinfo@hsvbg.org Utilizing social media networks like Facebook & Twitter to share events @hsvbg

Follow us on social media to find out more about #GivingTuesday and what it means to the Garden!

Please visit our website at www.hsvbg.org/digital, to sign up for a “greener” membership today! www.hsvbg.org

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news&horticulture garden calendar things you could or should be doing in your garden… november

december

january

Plant spring bulbs, add more each year for a beautiful display.

Have your soil tested. If soil is acidic, broadcast the lime with fertilizer spreader. Lime takes a while to react with your soil, winter application will help your spring garden.

Good time to prune trees; look for crossed, inward growing, diseased and broken branches.

Be sure and stand back and walk around to assess overall growth patterns.

Amaryllis plants make great holiday gifts for your gardener friends.

Cut branches of forsythia, quince, star magnolia to force bloom inside.

Prune you evergreen for holiday decorations.

Keep your birdfeeders full for your feathered friends.

Compost fallen leaves and plant debris. Pick up leaves with mower, the smaller leaf pieces improve composting.

Mix green and dry materials, add some fertilizer to improve decomposition.

Fertilize fescue and coolseason lawns with 30-2-4 that contains time-released nitrogen to prevent burn.

CONSERVATION conversation

Converse . Commit . Conserve

This autumn improve soil in your lawn & garden beds by raking less!

Check out our blog at: hsvbg.org/blog

Nature Connects

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bird’s eye view Winter Migration Residence

by Herb Lewis During winter months the Garden is host to several species of migrating birds. Birds such as the Dark-eyed Junco, Golden- and Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Hermit Thrush, White-throated Sparrows and Yellow-rumped Warblers leave their breeding areas in the upper latitudes of North America to spend the winter in the warmer climate of the southern states.

Unlike the majority of warblers that feed primarily on insects, the Yellow-rumped Warbler has adapted to eating berries of the Wax Myrtle and Eastern Red Cedar tree. They can often be observed in small groups throughout the day feeding on cedar berries or foraging along tree trunks and limbs in search of hibernating insects.

On warm sunny days in late fall and early spring they may be seen performing aerial maneuvers to catch insects in flight. Many birders fondly refer to this perky warbler as “butter butts”.

Walking the birding trail on cool winter days offers the pleasure of quite solitude and the opportunity to experience the Garden’s charm in new dimensions while viewing wintering birds. A map of the Lewis Birding Trail containing a list of the most likely birds to be seen in the winter months is available at the Guest Center.

horticulture

Christmas Beauty Camellia Camellia japonica

Camellias & Witch Hazel in The Garden

notes from the garden

During the winter months, we tend to hunker down, stay warm and not venture out into the Garden. But alas, the Garden has much to offer during the long, sometimes chilly winter season. Camellias and Witch Hazel are fall, winter and spring blooming plants, but featured here are the November - January varieties. A special side note, on August 26, 1959 the state flower was changed from the Goldenrod (Solidago altissima) to the non-native Camellia. In June 1999, the Legislature designated winter to spring blooming C. japonica as the official state flower of Alabama.

Both plants offer stunning selections for different site conditions: Camellia for a large flowering evergreen shrub in the shade and Witch hazel for a large deciduous shrub with stunning fall color and beautiful fragrant blooms in full sun to part shade. Come on out, work on those New Year’s resolutions, walk the Garden and enjoy the beauty.

latin and plant Location bloom characteristics in the Garden common name Type size

Camellia japonica flowering, 7-12’ tall, Bright red, large blooms; Compact, upright growth, all are 'Christmas Beauty', evergreen shrub 5 -10’ wide early bloomtime deer resistant, all need moist acidic Christmas Beauty Camellia

near the Eco Border in the Four Seasons Garden

Camellia x flowering, 6-8’ tall, Ruffled pink, small-medium Distinctive zig-zag growth habit, Bush Azalea Trail, 'Egao Corkscrew', evergreen shrub 6-8’ wide size flowers; early to mid-season average growth rate Dogwood Trail, Egao Corkscrew Camellia Teledyne Terrace Camellia japonica flowering, 'Debutante', Debutante Camellia evergreen shrub

8-10’ tall, 8-10’ wide

Full peony form, light pink Upright, bushy, vigorous growth Lower/mid flower; early -mid season Dogwood Trail

Camellia x flowering, 6-8’ tall, 'Fragrant Pink', evergreen shrub 4-6’ wide Fragrant Pink Camellia

Peony form, deep pink with orange Spreading growth, Lower anther and filament; miniature blooms average growth rate Dogwood Trail early-mid season; fragrance similar to Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans)

Camellia x 'High Fragrance', High Fragrance Camellia

flowering, evergreen shrub

6-8’ tall, 6-8’ wide

Peony form, white to pink to the Fast growing, loose growth Bush Azalea Trail, edges with yellow anthers; fragrant Teledyne Terrace

Camellia sasanqua flowering, 4-8’ tall, 'Rosea', Rosea Camellia evergreen shrub 3-8’ wide

Smaller, single rose pink flowers Upright, erect growth with yellow anthers; long blooming, late fall, early winter

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide', Yuletide Camellia

flowering, evergreen shrub

Single, brilliant red blooms with Upright habit Bush Azalea Trail yellow stamens; blooms mid season

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane', Diane Witch Hazel

flowering, 8-12’ tall, Fragrant, red copper strap-like Our native witch hazel Bush Azalea Trail deciduous shrub/ 10-15’ wide blooms, January-March naturally grows along creek small tree banks. Has a yellow fall color.

Hamamelis virginiana Witch Hazel

flowering, 15-20’ tall, Yellow flowers from Latin name comes from 'hama' meaning North Bush deciduous shrub/ 15-20’ wide October through same time, and 'melon', meaning fruit. Azalea Trail small tree December Flowers and produces fruit at the same time.

Hamamelis vernalis 'Christmas Cheer', Christmas Cheer Ozark Witch Hazel

flowering, 6-10’ tall, deciduous shrub/ 8-12’ wide small tree

8-10’ tall, 8-10’ wide

Four Seasons Garden

Intensely fragrant yellow Beautiful, rich fall color; native species Bush Azalea Trail and red flowers that bloom (H. virginiana) bloom in fall, hybrid and around Christmas Chinese species bloom in winter/spring.

don’t forget…

Pick up a “What’s Growing On” list at the front desk to see plants of interest. There’s a new list each month.

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

Diane Witch Hazel Hamamelis x intermedia

Fragrant Pink Camellia Camellia x 'Fragrant Pink' www.hsvbg.org

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contributions Support YOUR Garden’s Future There are many ways to sustain the Garden for the future!

Automatic Monthly Giving Did you know that you can support the Garden on a regular monthly basis? For the price of a cup of coffee each week you can support the Garden with a recurring monthly gift. It is easy to sign up! Please contact 256-830-4447 ext. 294 for more information.

Corporate Partners Make a simple annual gift to the Garden and enjoy Garden admission passes, behind-the-scenes tours, use of our spectacular venue for company events and year-round recognition! Call 256-830-4447 ext. 257 for more information.

Planned Estate Gifts – Perennial Gift Society The HBG’s Foundation manages the assets of an endowment fund, invested to generate both a steady and reliable income stream for the Garden and to provide growth in the real value of these assets, thus providing both current support and growing support for future generations. Please call 256-830-4447 ext. 246 for more information.

Guest Center Capital Campaign We still need $2.8 million to have our beautiful new guest center paid off and be debt free. No gift is too small. Call 256-830-4447 ext. 246 for more information.

Campaign Runs Through Dec.15 The Huntsville Botanical Garden is a Combined Federal Campaign agency. If you are a federal employee, you may designate your CFC contributions to support the mission of the Garden including our educational outreach by using CFC #84802. Thank you for your support!

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Contributions for July-Sept 2017 Butterfly Releases In Honor of Anne R. Fish Lynn Krome Janet Fulmer Felicia Downs Marilyn Hurt Bill Roberts Butterfly Releases In Memory of Robert M. Arthur John, Julie, Rich & Gail Wall Tom & Doris Barnard Mary Taylor Griffith Ann Bourque Mike & Helen Lamy Art Boyanton David & Amy Harbarger Mary Avon Motlow Boyd Ola Krueger & Beth Joa Robert Loye Buck The Joa Family Robert Gerald Cooper David & Amy Harbarger Elizabeth de Souza Marcia & Peter Cobun DeWayne & Pamela DeVoltz Your Work Family Melania “Mel” Josephine Douillard Reba Rogers William L. Hairston Peggy Gunter Dr. Lynda Hon Dr. & Mrs. Joe Kelly & Family Nina Harris Diana & David Salter Virgie Emerson James The Donaldsons Wilma Sightler Jenkins Renee West Virginia Jennings Melissa Belt Marian Maricich Nicole & Renee Saindon Lois Frances McMillan Willowbrook Garden Club Mickey Lisa, Emma & Meg Jeanelle Rary The Wrobel Family Clynton Ratliff Amy Mingledorff David Hunter Robbins BS Bridge Group Peggy Gunter

Mary Kate Shew David & Amy Harbarger Jack Simpson Curt & Andrea Belshe Jerry Sirote David & Amy Harbarger Mrs. Jack (Jane) Vickers Ron Lankford Family Joann Speegle Ward Peggy & Roy White Patsy Wells Glenda Hoskins Mary Berning Wendell Susan Smith In Honor of Annette Alexander Patricia Lindberg Lori Clark Paula Cushman Merrie DePierre Paula Steigerwald Ashley Engles-Ross Patricia Lindberg Carolyn Faraci Paula Steigerwald Cindy Gray Beth Adams Suzy Baggett Carey Key Lee Nabors Margie Thompson Elizabeth Vickery Executive Committee – Greenwyche Garden Club Betty Lankford Beth Joa Patricia Lindberg Helen Marie Lee Paula Cushman Sharron Smith Paula Steigerwald Carol Tevepaugh Paula Steigerwald Louis & Beverly Weiner Marilyn & Jerry Batts Shannon & Mark Booco Naomi & Andy DuBois JoAnn & Rene Hood Becky & Fred Pepper In Memory of

Helen Caudle Mack Burt Frank & Barbara Chappell Evins & Jane Hamm Kim & Bunny Hovater Helen Lewis & Family Jim & Ola Ann Lee Mr. & Mrs. Donald Lewter Mr. & Mrs. Peter Lowe Lane Mickle Bobby Morris & Christina Mimms Mr. & Mrs. George W. Neal Diane & John North Progress Bank Alyce P. Smith Sally Spencer Lee Weed Jerry & Amy Wethington Richard & Wanda Wilson Wendy Wilson & Curtis Benzle

Lynn Jones Jenny Stephens

Jeanne Derington Denise Brown Dynetics Esther Circle, First Christian Church Four Seasons Garden Club Kimberly Furno Boyce & Virginia Guthrie Sue Hair Claudell Harrell Walter Keller Virginia Laux Janet Mackenzie Kathy Nelson Rich & Cheryl Payne Bonnie Pearson Brian Pung Alice Ruf Ryan Salisbury Roger & Jackie Sameck Juanita Walker Nancy Woodall

Lynda Francis Walls Sharon & Ray Steelman

Virginia Ruth Glenn Sharon Steelman Catherine Hall Rebecca Harbor Jones Ernest Harrell Angelen Hochberger Paralee Hickerson Carol Miller Patricia Hurley Steel Magnolias Garden Club

Hildegard “Hilde” Agosta Virgie Emerson James Lynn Connell The Jerry Bell Family Bettye Blythe Barb & Ray Donaldson Steel Magnolias Doris Bell Skwior Garden Club Barbara White

Aubrey Lammons Steel Magnolias Garden Club Valerie Lees Steel Magnolias Garden Club Albert Mullin Jeff & Ellie Lienau Fred Pera Stephanie Timberlake Socrates Barbara Paul E. Wayne Tackett Nason Tackett Ada Maria Gonzalez Thornton Brad & Mollie Garland

In Kind Gifts Gene & Alicia Beam Brooks & Collier Vernon and Dean Bush Chambers Bottling Company Chipotle Alice Clements Harvey Cotten Cotton Row Restaurant Arne Croell Winslow Davis Edna & Jerry Deener Domino’s Shari Feth The Garden Guild Gerham Strategies Peggy Gunter Mike & Rebecca Hamilton Kathleen Hart Havoc Hockey Jo Ann Henderson Vicki Kennedy Bob & Leo Larkin Lewter Hardware Amy Moore Osborne’s Jewelers Deemer & Jimmie Self Mary Ann Stasiak Jesse & Sherry Stutts Table in the Garden Bill & Ellen Taylor William Waite Family Lou & Beverly Weiner Yellowhammer Brewing

member news Membership and Volunteer Orientation Sunday, January 21, 2018 1:30 - 3:00 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 or 256-830-4447 x238.

See you at the Garden!

The gift of membership to Huntsville Botanical Garden is always a perfect fit.

Purchase your gift membership today:

New & Renewing Members July through September 2017 Ambassador Members ($1000) Barbara Paul and Tom Hickerson John and Tine Purdy Patron Members ($500) Charles and Sally Allen David and Jennifer Bier Jerry and Kathryn Davis Jean Hairston Ila Mitchum Emily and Steve Robertson Mike and Libby Stanfield Fellow Members ($250) Philip and Betty Bentley Eloise Boon James and Jacqueline Chandler Cynthia and Michael Crutchfield Bernard and Telse Davis Vivian and Eric Deets Nancy, Joe and Natalia Dooley Edward and Nancy Gawlik Julie and Kevin Gold Thomas and Susan Griffith Betty R. Grisham and Kyle Husband David and Melanie Langford George and Shirley McCrary Georgia Richardson and Cameron Handyside Craig and Mary Romer Reginald and Diane Skinner Mary Ann and Edwin Stasiak Philip and Marie Thomas Shannon and Peggy Turney

Friend Members ($175)

Affiliate Members (cont’d)

Affiliate Members (cont’d)

Ken and Ginny Bragg Meriwether and Chris Brown Robbie Burlison Claudia and Jim Davis Thomas and Joan Diggs Sanat and Chelsea Dixit Joan Dowdle Merph and Mona Ellis Bruce and Charlotte Fulton Willie and Susan Geoghegan Kelly and Billy Greenhaw Craye and Cheryl Hall David and Amy Harbarger Warne and Mary Ena Heath Greta Inglis Rosalie and Joe Lancaster Sam and Jane McClain Bill and Josie O'Meara Beth Powel and Rebecca Jordan Carolyn and Robert Purser Kathryn Regner Charles and Ellen Robinson Michael Roddy Marian and Drayton Talley Jeffrey and Suzan Von Hor

Carla and John Bossard William and Laureen Bower Luanne and Jimmy Brewer Cathy and Mike Brickey J.R. and Kakki Brooks Mary and John Burke Joe Campbell Louis and Becky Carr Mary and Larry Casey Christopher and Natausha Charnell Dennis and Jodie Clements Barbara and Eldridge Lee Crowe Jo and Casey Davis Doris R. Dean Roxann Dixon and Don Klem Roger and Sandra Ellis Catherine and Joseph Forgione Shirley Fugit Madge M. Genter Brigitte and Jaclyn Gerhardt Ann H. Gravlee Cindy and Gary Griner Francine and Gary Hall Kathleen A. Hart Patsy Horsley Paul and Karen Israel Kathryn M. Jackson Eric and Leena Jacobs Connie and William James Echo Logan and Dr. Kyle Knight Frank and Shelaine Luttrell

Debbie and David Mazenko LeRoy and Judy McClay Matthew and Stephanie Mell

Affiliate Members ($125) Lisa and Warren Anderson Kelly and Jacquie Aune Michael and Michele Banish Buck and Rena Bannister Bill and Alice Battle James and Judith Blanche Steve and Linda Bolton

Henry and Julia Miller Brent and Kay Newell Louis and Evelyn Ossip Susan Ozment Anne C. Pollard Rebecca Pollock James and Dianne Reynolds Nancy and Jim Richardson Elizabeth and Patrick Rogers Harvey and Delores Shelton Harry and Lainie Simmons Mary Elena and Farin Smith Douglas and Christine Stoffer Joseph and Janice Sturbois Amelia and Bruce Summerville Noel and Linda Tallon Ann and Ken Tippie Josephine Tucker Mrs. Ann Upchurch Nick and Betty Van Valkenburgh Alan and Terry Ware Paula and Amber Wheeler Sandra and Martin Whitcomb William T. Wilkenson and Maia Niemmon Nat Williams Linda and Gordon Woodcock Steve and Brenda Wynn Thomas and Carliece Young

ONLINE at www.hsvbg.org/membership ONSITE at the Guest Center Admissions Desk

BY PHONE at 256-830-4447, ext. 229

BY MAIL to Membership, Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, AL 35805

Monday-Saturday: Kitchen open 11am -2pm Counter open 9am - 5pm Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm Table will offer dinner during Galaxy walking nights. Book now for your holiday catering needs!

Restaurant will be closed Dec. 24 - Jan. 1

hsvbg.org/membership

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Please join us for our annual

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

Tuesday, Dec 5 4-6 PM

shareholder

Refreshments Door Prizes Special Discounts

($10,000-$24,999) 3

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underwriter

($5,000-$9,999) AECOM • Aviagen • Bradley • Dynetics Intuitive Research and Technology Corp • Lanier Ford LG Electronics • The Boeing Company • Turner Construction Company

investor

($2,500-$4,999) Andy Johnson, CFP®, AAMS®, Edward Jones • Carpet One LMI • LogiCore • R J Young • Red Brick Strategies • TekLinks Thompson Gray

supporter

($1,500-$2,499) AVISTA Strategies • Bridgeworth Financial • CALIBRE Brenda Armstrong, Edward Jones • John Butterfield, Edward Jones Kitty Davenport, Edward Jones • L-3 • MTS • Northrop Grumman Sentar • Sigmatech 12

For details on becoming a corporate partner or event sponsor, | Huntsville Botanical GardenAlexander, | www.hsvbg.org contact Annette ext. 246 or aalexander@hsvbg.org

All proceeds support Huntsville Botanical Garden. Complimentary, signature gift wrap available. Members receive a discount.

Gifts for everyone… scarves, gloves, hats, candles, honey, jewelry, accessories, books and much more!

save the date thursday, May 3 • 11:00 AM • grand hall

It’s time to choose your most fabulous hat and mark your calendars to attend the 6th Annual Spring Luncheon!

Tickets will go on sale March 5, 2018.

For more information, contact Annette Alexander, 256-830-4447 ext. 246 or aalexander@hsvbg.org

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