MN Arboretum Magazine Feb Mar 2017

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Winter Walks Bruce Munro: Winter Light at the Arboretum Maple Syrup

WONDERS

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ARTIST PAINTING CRABAPPLES ON A SNOWY DAY

Photo by Christopher Hall

Photo by Tim Clark

WINTER ART FAIR Nothing takes your mind off the long Minnesota winters like shopping. Who says art fairs are a summer pastime?

Make plans to attend the Arboretum’s Winter Art Fair, Feb. 18 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Be dazzled by original arts and crafts, hand-made by local artisans and inspired by nature and natural materials. Art mediums include jewelry, ceramics, painting, photography, marketplace and more.

You are sure to find the next great piece for your home, garden, pantry or wardrobe. Art will be for sale in the warmth of the Snyder Auditorium, Tea

FROM THE DIRECTOR… PETER C. MOE

Room, Fireplace Room and balcony.

Grab-and-go snacks and beverages will

WINTER WONDERS

also be for sale. Winter Art Fair is free with gate admission.

Even as Mother Nature paints the winter landscape, early wildflowers push through FEB RUA RY/M A RCH 2017 • VO L 36, N O. 1 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Magazine is published six times a year by the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318-9613, 952-443-1400. The magazine is a benefit of Arboretum membership. No portion may be reprinted without permission from the Arboretum. The information published in this magazine is not necessarily endorsed by the University of Minnesota.

Patrick B. Petersen, Editor Judy Hohmann, Marketing & Communications Manager Tanya Kingery, True Reflection Design, Art Director Peter C. Moe, Director Todd Wagner, President, Board of Trustees Timothy S. Kenny, Director, Education Frank J. Molek, Director, Development and Membership David Matteson, Director, Business Operations and Visitor Services The Arboretum welcomes feedback from readers at arbinfo@umn.edu. To request a copy of this publication in alternate format, please call 612-301-1257.

the blanket of white in early meteorological spring. Come embrace the wonder of the outdoors AND the delights of indoor tropical plant displays.

For snow lovers, the network of winter trails for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing brings you into the “back country,” seeing the Arboretum in a whole new light. Get a daytime glimpse from the trail of “Minnesota Gathering” part of the Bruce Munro: Winter Light at the Arboretum outdoor light installation in the acclaimed Sugarbush Maple Tree collection.

For indoor experiences, get a taste of the tropics as the “Orchids!” display transforms the Visitor Center. Stop by the “Seasons of Light: Arboretum Photographers Society” annual juried show and sale, for a vivid photographic journey of the seasons. Take in the fun and community of the Winter Art Fair, showcasing the talent of local artisans; and the Winter Farmers Markets. Design your own terrarium and indoor miniature gardens at adult education classes.

Explore the Arboretum indoors and out – see you at the Arboretum!

The Arboretum is part of The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota.

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Cover Photo by Mark Paulson

Photo by Christopher Hall

SKI YOUR TROUBLES AWAY!

BARBAR A DEGROOT Contributing Writer

This time of year, many Minnesotans are looking for a “cabin

Green Heron Trail and runs parallel with the Prairie Trail for

fever” cure. Well, here it is: Get out of the cabin! And strap on

a short distance before veering off along a wooded stretch and

some skis!

down a thrilling hill. It then crosses a wetland and traverses

Cross-country skiing – also known as Nordic skiing – is a wonderful outdoor activity for all ages and a great way to stay fit in the winter months. The action of propelling your legs forward and gliding on skis – while using arms to maneuver poles – is a terrific aerobic workout, toning legs, arms, your body core and back muscles, all in the meditative setting of pure and restorative nature.

The Arboretum boasts eight miles of cross-country ski trails that traverse prairie, woodlands and wetlands and range from beginner to expert skill level. Many outdoor enthusiasts have skied the circular Green Heron Trail, but new and exciting

along a stretch of former hayfield near the new Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center. This year, DeVries has created a new, short trail leg that veers off the main trail and advances up the Bee Center and Red Barn hillside so skiers can enjoy a new vista of these wonderful Arboretum additions and continue on a few hundred feet before rejoining the South Ridge Trail again.

“Skiing really gives you a chance to get out and experience the great variety of landscapes we have here at the Arboretum,” says DeVries. He adds that as an extra bonus, he frequently hears a great horned owl in a patch of trees bordering the South Ridge Trail.

adventures await more experienced skiers who venture into the

On their return route, South Ridge skiers then continue on

farther reaches of the Arboretum grounds.

Green Heron Trail and, in a short while, reach the trailhead

Arboretum ski-trail groomer and gardener Richard DeVries recommends trying the South Ridge Trail Loop, a 1.7-kilometer

near the Snyder Building. A cup of hot chocolate awaits in the Arboretum Cafe!

path for experienced skiers, that ventures southward from the

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SCARLET CUP MUSHROOM

Photo by Yauheni Gurkov @ Dreamstime.com

WOODLAND IN EARLY SPRING In the hardwood forest, the time of the vernal

the southern shore of Lake Michigan, the

MATT SCHUTH Naturalist R E A D MOR E : “Fascinating Fungi of The

equinox marks the turning of the seasons when

Menominee tribe called the place shika’go (skunk

remnants of the passing winter meet the dawn of

place), now known as Chicago. The brilliant blaze

springtime. The clamorous call of the pileated

color of scarlet cup mushrooms growing from

woodpecker resounds through the naked branches.

rotted twigs (see above image) appears to be the

A scattered pile of wood chips strewn beneath the

work of forest gnomes with tiny paintbrushes. An

remains of a basswood scarred with a large oval

empty ivory-colored snail shell is the fossil remains

hole is the work of this magnificent bird in search

of its departed inhabitant. Snails never leave the

rooming” – an invaluable

of its favorite food – the carpenter ant. A three-

shell but grow an additional ring each year.

resource for the beginner,

some of black-capped chickadees dart and dangle from twig to twig, foraging for insect larva. From the stand of red pine on a distant bluff, the deep-toned “who, who cooks for you” murmur of the barred owl descends from the tree tops.

For the owls the season of love is near as the sun beams strengthen.

A fallen paper birch is covered with colorful fan-shaped fungi known as polypores. They appear in many shades such as yellowish-tan, cream, blue, ochre and green. Other birch trees standing next to their fallen comrade have larger fungi protruding

Wisconsin and Michigan are represented., Cora Mollen and Larry Weber, $14.95; “Start Mush-

focuses on only six edible mushrooms, Stan Tekiela and Karen Shanberg, $9.95 and “Mushrooms of the Upper Midwest” – contains hundreds of full-color

from them. These black and gray fungi resemble

photos organized by shape

horses’ hooves protruding from the bark. You may

and color, Teresa Marrone

The somnolence of the forest floor belies the

spot these at the Arboretum near Wood Duck Trail

movement beneath the faded bronze leaves. Patches

and Pond. A southern wind sighs through the upper

of lily-like green leek leaves have appeared. This

canopy as the last remaining red oak leaves tremble

tangy wild onion is an herbivores’ delight. Because

and hang stubbornly to the past. The seasonal shift

of the pungent odor of the abundant leeks along

has begun … see it in all of its glory as you explore

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North Woods” – 156 species from Minnesota,

the Arboretum by foot, ski or snowshoe.

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and Kathy Yerich, $16.95. – All available in the Gift & Garden Store (612-301-7619).

Photo by Christopher Hall

EMBRACE WINTER – INSIDE AND OUT AT THE ARBORETUM! Winter days are lengthening – by March 21,

GREG LECKER Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer

travel the switchback trail uphill through the

there will be equal parts day and night. So come

rose garden. Waterproof boots may be necessary

on out to the Arboretum and enjoy the winter

to traverse the hillside snow drifts. On second

wonder. Those with small children might consider

thought, hike the whole three miles! The drive is

a scavenger-style stroll around the outside of

sanded. Exploring the “back forty” allows visitors

the buildings. “Find something red, or fuzzy, or

to achieve a degree of solitude that is unexpected

spiky-sharp!” The front and rear courtyards offer

in the encroaching metropolitan development.

plenty of decorative interest. As a reward, treat the little ones to hot chocolate in the Arboretum Cafe while you count and identify birds at the feeders outside. The Meyer-Deats Conservatory offers welcome color that pops against the white and brown palette beyond the windows.

For further seclusion, cross-country ski the groomed trails and snowshoe the Wood Duck Trail. Bring binoculars while walking through the Grace Dayton Woodland Wildflower Garden and scan the red oak tree canopy for nesting owls.

Parents will be closely guarding recently hatched

Those who have an hour and are relatively mobile

offspring. To learn more, sign up through

may want to walk Three-Mile Drive. Its twists and

Education for nature walks with Matt Schuth

turns direct hiker’s view to ever-changing land-

and other guides. If all the above doesn’t quite

form and ecosystem – not to mention the expand-

fill the day, return after dark: make advance

ing plant collections! Midway, stop and explore

reservations to savor the Bruce Munro: Winter

the Harrison Sculpture Garden. For a shortcut to

Light at the Arboretum installation – a once-in-

the art, walk downhill past the Iris Pond, then

a-lifetime experience!

R E A D MOR E : Greg Lecker is a Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer.

Read more of Greg’s observations (along with those of two other regular contributors) in the Arb’s weekly “Nature Notes” blog. Go to arboretumnaturenotes. wordpress.com NATUR E WA L K S : For upcoming guided walks with Arboretum naturalists and horticulturists, go to: arboretum.umn.edu/ natureandanimalappreciation. aspx. Important note: These walks are often sold out.

Advance registration is strongly encouraged, and is the only way to be guaranteed a spot.

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REFLECTIONS

Photo by Mark Pickthall – © Munro Studios

WINTER EXHIBIT – YES, KIDS ENJOY THE LIGHT SHOW!

SUSIE EATON HOPPER Public Relations Specialist

BRUCE MUNRO: WINTER LIGHT AT THE ARBORETUM Hundreds of children have seen Bruce Munro: Winter Light at

Many children love the digital animations inside the MacMillan

the Arboretum. The Fam blogger Andrea Lahouze reviewed the

Auditorium that change and flow with music (see above image).

exhibit by bringing her two small children. She gave several tips

Kids love to pose and put their hands and bodies over the tables

that may help other parents and families who want to include

and see the patterns wash across their bodies. The sassy birds at

their kids in the experience.

Minnesota Gathering either delight or make kids cover their ears!

Suggestions: Bring strollers or wagons for young children. While

Younger children seem to do best at the 5 p.m. showing, before

the walk between installations is easy for adults, small kids can

they get too tired. All in all, if parents are having a good time,

get tired. Make sure kids are well dressed for the weather. Let

kids do too. There’s a lot to look at! As artist Bruce Munro

them run around when they want. Water Towers is a great place

said, “Bring an open heart and a smile” to enjoy the exhibition.

to do that as well as the long paths around Oreum. The s’mores

Kids come to that naturally! Bring them and have a great

station (extra charge) outside the Snyder Building is a fun spot

family outing!

to hang out with children. Cafe Lights bars in the Cafe and Visitor Center offer hot cocoa that is great treat for little ones.

Bruce Munro: Winter Light at the Arboretum runs through April 9. munrowinterlightmn.org

REEDY GALLERY FEATURES PRINTS FROM FORMER MUNRO EXHIBITIONS Bruce Munro has had 12 worldwide light shows – and 39 museum-quality framed prints, all limited editions, (some signed by the artist), detailing the amazing story of his exhibitions – are on display now in the Arboretum’s Reedy Gallery. From Uluru, Australia to Waddesdon Manor in the United Kingdom to the Desert Botanical Gardens in Arizona, the prints of Munro’s exquisite installations are available for purchase in the Arboretum’s Gift & Garden Store. For more information on the individual photographs, all done by Munro Studio photographer Mark Pickthall, contact Arboretum curator Photo by Susie Eaton Hopper

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Wendy DePaolis at 612-301-1873.

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BANJO BOYS

Photo by Lester Hughes-Seamans

CELEBRATING ARBORETUM MEMBERS! MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY FEATURES ARTS AND CRAFTS, PHOTO CONTEST, PRIZES AND MUCH MORE! The creativity will be flowing at the annual Member Appreciation

Enter the first Membership Photo Contest! Find your best photo

Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11! Bring your best Monet

showing stunning Arboretum views or people enjoying the

mindset (and the whole family) and have a blast at the Artist

gardens any time of year and win one of three great prizes! Gold

Village in the Snyder Auditorium. Several stations will be set

prize will be a One-Year Duo Plus Two Membership, and silver and

up for arts and craft making for all ages.

bronze prizes will each get $50 Arboretum gift card. Send (JPEG

Make a variety of cards, color a floral bouquet or make a DIY Valentine for your BFF while tapping your toes to live

photos no bigger than 300 dpi) via email (no prints accepted) to member@umn.edu by Friday, Feb. 3. One entry per member please.

music from Bato Bato. Get member discounts in both the

A photo gallery in the Snyder Building Lobby will display the

Arboretum Cafe and the Gift & Garden Store. Enjoy tasty,

entries. The winning pictures will be printed in the Arboretum

fresh-popped popcorn while you listen to the Banjo Boys and

Magazine. Member Appreciation Day promises to be memorable!

Sunny VanBrocklin, both back by popular demand.

RSVP (requested but not required) to member@umn.edu or call 612-301-1257 and leave member name and number attending.

2017 ARBORETUM TRAVEL WITH PETER OLIN, ARBORETUM DIRECTOR EMERITUS Springtime in Spain: When Art, Architecture and Nature Merge. May 8 - 20. This trip is a gardener’s delight. Visit the historic gardens and architecture of Catalonia, Spain but also private gardens and best private patio gardens in Cordoba. In Barcelona and Girona, view works by Gaudi, Miro, Dali and Picasso. Take in the Alhambra in Granada and the Orange Garden in Seville. Contact Robin Fox: rfox@carlsonwagonlit.com or 952-939-0749.

Gardens of Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Sept. 14 - 18. Enjoy a long weekend in a delightful valley set along beautiful Lake Okanagan. Tour many gardens, a lavender farm, wineries, a vegetable farm, an Edwardian rose garden and more. Contact Jenny Woodson: jenny@skadstravel.com or 952-927-7311.

For more information on all Arboretum tours: arboretum.umn.edu/travel.aspx or contact Peter Olin, olinx002@umn.edu or 612-301-1275.

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ORCHIDS!

ARBORETUM HOSTA GLADE Photo by Mark MacLennan

Experience a taste of the tropics...walls of orchids close up, pedestal displays and companion plants. Immerse yourself in orchids – enjoying a diversity of colors, a wide range of orchid species – Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, and more – some with distinct scents. Plus, learn easy care tips and get ideas on how to incorporate beauty into your life, even as winter settles in.

Orchid books and growing supplies are for sale in Gift and Garden Store. Learn about upcoming orchid programs, too. Displays presented by Arboretum orchid specialists.

Opens Feb. 3-March 12.

NEW LOOK FOR PLANTINFO ONLINE! Plantinfo Online – a free resource, updated daily by library staff – is a great place to get a list of cultivars for a particular genus/species (More than 4,200 hostas!); find nurseries specializing in native plants (or 40 other specialties); find plant/seed sources for nearly 80,000 plants from 1,000 nurseries that ship; and to learn where to find images and information in garden magazines for more than 140,000 different plants. Try it out! The recently redesigned Plantinfo Online can be found at: plantinfo.umn.edu.

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE ARBORETUM AUXILIARY Spend a winter morning chatting, knitting, crocheting or hand-sewing with designers and crafters of the Arboretum’s Auxiliary. Knit & Stitch sessions are slated for Wednesdays, Feb. 8 & 22 and March 8 & 22, from 10 a.m.

Photo by Mark MacLennan R E A D MOR E : “Native Orchids Of Minnesota” – details the forty-nine wild orchids that thrive in Minnesota, spanning every county, Welby R. Smith, $34.95. – Available in the Gift & Garden Store (612-301-7619).

to noon, in the Oswald Teaching Classroom.

Bring relatives, friends, neighbors – all levels of experience from beginners to advanced are welcome. Auxiliary members can help with a handiwork project such as embroidery, answer a knitting question, share patterns, etc. Bring projects and materials and meet the crafters who put on the Quilt Raffle, as well as the Spring, Harvest and Holiday sales. For further information, call: 612-625-9865.

GREAT WEDDING GET-TOGETHER Create a ‘Happily Ever After’ at The Great Wedding Get-Together on Sunday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Arboretum! This is *THE* resource for metro-area couples who are planning their big day! Meet wedding professionals from all industries, indulge in wine and appetizer tastings and visit Q&A sessions with industry experts. The Great Wedding Get-Together is free for couples and family interested in weddings at the Arboretum. More information at: arboretum. umn.edu/greatweddinggettogether.aspx.

MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET

Photo by Tim Clark

Photo by Todd Mulvihill

FARMERS MARKETS AT THE ARBORETUM WINTER FARMERS MARKET... Choose from a variety of vendors and products in the traditional “all under one roof” farmers market setup. Excelsior Farmers Market and vendors from surrounding area farmers markets will be represented in the MacMillan Auditorium, Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free with gate admission.

MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET... On Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Arboretum will host the Mill City Farmers Market and its fabulous vendors of quality, locally produced, homegrown products. In the Arboretum’s Oswald Visitor Center Great Hall and the MacMillan Auditorium, shoppers can choose from an abundance of fresh produce, freshly milled grains and flours, preserves, artisan cheeses, pastured meats, beautifully crafted ceramics, kitchen utensils, jewelry and much more.

A full list of participating vendors can be found at millcityfarmersmarket.org Founded in 2006 by local acclaimed chef and restaurateur Brenda Langton, the Mill City Farmers Market has earned a reputation for its promotion and support of local, sustainable and organic agriculture.

Typically located next to the Guthrie Theater and Spoonriver restaurant in downtown Minneapolis, the market is making its fifth annual appearance at the Arboretum! Free with gate admission.

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INDOOR GARDENING TRENDS KOKEDAMA ‘Kokedama’ is a contemporary variant of traditional Japanese

Photo by Gergely Hideg @ Flikr

bonsai where a tree’s (or plant’s) root system is wrapped in moss and bound with string, transforming it into a sculptural art form.

Loosely translated, ‘koke’ means moss and ‘dama’ means ball.

This new trend skipped from Japan to the Netherlands before infiltrating the United States, with creative gardeners transforming houseplants into craze-worthy works of art.

Kokedama displays began in bowls and on plates, but now string gardens take this tradition a step further by suspending these little green orbs in the air. Plant choices can include orchids, grasses, ferns, houseplants, annuals, perennials or even bulbs! Group Kokedama creations together for an even more dramatic display.

Kokedama are easy to care for! To water, hold the root base under the tap until saturated or soak in a bucket for 10 minutes.

CREATING KOKEDAMA

Gently squeeze the root base to get rid of excess water, lightly reshape, drip-dry, then re-hang or place back in its dish. Kokedama appreciate bright, indirect light.

Saturday, March 11, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. $75 member/$90 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and all supplies, Learning Center Register at arboretum.umn.edu/gardeningclasses.aspx or call 612-301-1210.

TERRARIUMS Terrariums have risen back to popularity! A trend that originally began in the 1800’s, plants thrive in attractive glass containers and create a small-scale water cycle in a unique closed environment…which means very little care. A beautiful focal point for any room!

TERRARIUMS: AN ECOSYSTEM IN MINIATURE Saturday, February 18, 9:30 a.m. – noon $75 member/$90 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and supplies for one terrarium, Learning Center Children (suggested age 5 and up) are invited to attend with an adult.

Register at arboretum.umn.edu/gardeningclasses.aspx or call 612-301-1210.

R E A D MOR E : “Terrarium Craft” – get practical advice and imaginative ideas Photo by Amy Gizienski @ Flikr

you need to fashion your own miniature masterpiece, Amy Bryant Aiello and Kate Bryant, $18.95. – Available in the Gift & Garden Store (612-301-7619).

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NEW ARBORETUM EVAPORATOR Photo by Joan Wallner

ONE ‘SWEET’ GIFT TO THE ARBORETUM Come March, things will be humming at the

Visitors to the Sugarhouse will have a chance to

Arboretum’s Sugarhouse, thanks to a “sweet”

view the new evaporator before or after the annual

gift from the Arboretum Auxiliary – a new

Pancake Brunch during self-guided Sugarbush

evaporator system!

tours and Maple Syrup Time Demos. (see page 11).

The evaporator is a key element in the syruping

“The new evaporator is an integral part of our

process. It heats the incoming sap (tapped from

maple syruping experience here at the Arboretum.

Arboretum maples) to a boil, causing steam to

Thousands of schoolchildren and visitors of all

escape. This process concentrates the remaining

ages enjoy seeing first-hand the magical process

sap, transforming it into maple syrup.

of sap to syrup each spring during our sugarbush

The Arboretum’s evaporator is an impressive system – at three feet wide and 10 feet long.

tours. We thank the Auxiliary for this wonderful gift,” said Peter Moe, Arboretum Director.

According to Richard DeVries, Arboretum maple-

The Arboretum Auxiliary is an organization

syruping expert, the new machine is more modern

of volunteers who raise funds for Arboretum

and has more options than previous versions in

programs and gardens through several annual

the Sugarhouse. It performed well in its first

events, such as the spring plant sale, private garden

season last spring!

tours, and fall and holiday craft sales. They have

“The new machine has a preheater which warms up the sap immediately and allows for faster cooking. Every hour, we can run 80 gallons of sap through the evaporator, continuously boiling it,

raised more than $2 million dollars to help maintain and beautify the Arboretum. For more information on the auxiliary, visit: arboretum. umn.edu/auxiliarygeneralinformation.aspx.

to create 2.5 gallons of syrup,” said DeVries.

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R E A D MOR E : ”The Sugarmaker’s Companion” – comprehensive book for maple producers covers how to produce, market and sustain a successful syrup production operation, Michael Farrell, $39.95. – Available in the Gift & Garden Store (612-301-7619).

IT’S MAPLE SYRUP TIME! A favorite rite of spring for many Twin Citians, the Arboretum’s annual Sugarbush Brunch and Maple Syrup Tours are set for Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Oswald Visitor Center. This year, a maple-themed Sunday Breakfast (March 19) is added; along with Maple Syrup Tours, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nothing signifies the transition from winter to spring more dramatically than the maple-syruping season. In early spring, when temperatures drop to 20 degrees at night and mid-day brings highs in the 40s, the sap begins flowing in awakening maple trees. It takes roughly 40 gallons of sap to produce a gallon of syrup! The Arboretum boasts more than 200 tapped sugar maple trees.

Saturday Brunch attendees will enjoy fresh pancakes topped with Arboretum maple syrup, plus eggs, sausage/bacon, fruit and beverage. Tickets may be purchased in the Visitor Center the day of the event. New this year is a Maple Fest Market. For more information on the market and brunch/breakfast pricing go to: arboretum.umn.edu/maplefest.aspx

MAPLE SYRUP DEMONSTRATION Photo by Mark MacLennan

SUGARBUSH BRUNCH Photo by Roger Pavelle

Venture outside for a self-guided Maple Syrup Tour and visit to the Sugarhouse to learn how sap is collected and processed into pure maple syrup (tours end at 3 p.m.) You’ll also catch sight of the “Minnesota Gathering” light installation – part of the Bruce Munro: Winter Light at the Arboretum exhibit, running through April 9. The installation was inspired by the Sugarbush maple tree collection.

BEST IN SHOW: SERENE GARDEN WATERFALL

By Michael Borg

GOLD AWARD: REFLECTING ON WINTER

By Jason Boudreau-Landis

“SEASONS OF LIGHT”

BY THE ARBORETUM PHOTOGRAPHERS SOCIETY The Arboretum’s spectacular surroundings offer great opportunities for photo taking through the seasons. The Arboretum Photographers Society (APS) annual juried exhibition showcases how its members have interpreted the theme “Seasons of Light”.

The images they have captured represent all five seasons at the Arboretum: Spring, Summer, Fall, Holiday and Winter. The show – on display through April 2 in the Cafe Gallery – features more than 25 photographs. APS photographers are hosting Saturday drop-in photo clinics during the run of the show from noon to 3 p.m. Alec Johnson served as judge of the juried show. Johnson has a professional architectural photography practice, is a professor at the University of St. Thomas, and is a popular guest speaker at local camera clubs. The winners are: BEST IN SHOW

“Serene Garden Waterfall” by Michael Borg

GOLD

“Reflecting on Winter” by Jason Boudreau-Landis

SILVER

“Mighty Owl” by Jill Bierbaum Rice

BRONZE

“Home for the Summer” by Jason Boudreau-Landis

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CALENDAR at-a-glance EXHIBITS...

BRUCE MUNRO: WINTER LIGHT AT THE ARBORETUM Daily through April 9 (See page 6) ORCHIDS! Feb. 3 through March 12 (See page 8)

SATURDAY BREAKFAST 9 a.m.-noon, $7.99, Arboretum Cafe Start out your day at the Arb with a delicious hot breakfast.

SUNDAY, FEB. 5 PLANT-MAKER STUDIO (See Feb. 4)

LET’S TALK PLANTS Q&A

LATE WINTER/EARLY SPRING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS… THURSDAY, FEB. 2 STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY 10:30-11 a.m., free with gate admission, Andersen Horticultural Library Stories for the young and young at heart. Geared toward toddlers and preschoolers.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4 WATERCOLOR: THE ART OF TROPICAL BIRDS 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $74/$86, Visitor Center This all-levels class will sharpen your water color skills. A different bird will be rendered in each class. As you focus on the brilliant, saturated color palette of these exquisite tropical birds, your understanding of these creatures and ability to render them more accurately in water color is enhanced. Note: Supply list online at: arboretum.umn.edu/artsclasses.aspx

SCIENCE OF PLANT PROPAGATION: GRAFTING 9 a.m.-noon, $41/$55, Learning Center Grafting remains one of the more mysterious and difficult methods of plant propagation, but this class will remove the mystery and help you learn the different methods of grafting. Apply what you’ve learned by practicing techniques to make a number of grafts in the greenhouse – and take home the results!

TREES: PRUNING ESSENTIALS 9:30 a.m.-noon p.m., $41/$55, Visitor Center Proper and timely pruning is essential to the health of your trees, and winter pruning best ensures their long-term health and productivity. Learn theory and practical application for pruning and training your deciduous and coniferous cultivars. Other topics covered could include maximizing longevity, minimizing maintenance, easy fruit harvesting, and applying pesticides correctly.

PLANT-MAKER STUDIO: PLANT IT, TAKE IT Noon-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Learning Center Drop by to start a new plant to take home, simply from pieces of leaves and stems! Get a close-up look at leaves through a microscope, the place where plants turn energy from the sun into sugars that will fuel the growth of new roots for your cuttings.

LET’S TALK PLANTS Q&A Noon-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Visitor Center Master Gardener volunteers answer gardening questions and provide sustainable gardening information.

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(See Feb. 4)

SUNDAY BREAKFAST 10 a.m.-noon, $7.99, Arboretum Cafe Start out your day at the Arb with a delicious hot breakfast.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8 KNIT AND STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY (See page 8)

TRADITIONAL TEA 2:30-4 p.m., $26/$29, Snyder Building Menu includes freshly baked scones, sweets and savories and a delicious trifle. Reserve at 612-626-3951 or: arboretum.umn.edu/ Teatime.aspx.

THURSDAY, FEB. 9 STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY (See Feb. 2)

FRIDAY, FEB. 10 PAINT & PAIRINGS: WINTER SPLENDOR & CHOCOLATE PAIRINGS 6:30-8:30 p.m., $69/$89, Learning Center Paint a crisp winter day at the Arboretum while surrounded by new friends and sampling chocolate! As you create your step-by-step masterpiece, you will also learn the history and legend surrounding chocolate. Please your palette with paint and your palate with chocolate for a fun night to remember.

SATURDAY, FEB. 11 SCIENCE OF PLANT PROPAGATION: SOIL 9 a.m.-noon, $41/$55, Learning Center Make this your best growing season yet by really understanding the soil in which you grow your plants. What should you do to enhance and manage your soil to grow better plants? What about watering, compost, and mulch?

SHRUBS: PRUNING ESSENTIALS 9:30 a.m.-noon, $41/$55, Visitor Center Proper and timely pruning is essential to the health of your shrubs, and winter pruning best ensures their long-term health and productivity. Learn theory and practical application for pruning and training your deciduous and coniferous cultivars. Other topics covered could include maximizing longevity, minimizing maintenance, easy fruit harvesting, and applying pesticides correctly.

For more information, visit: www.arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx Class registration: 612-301-1210 Events, exhibits, general info: 952-443-1400

ACRYLIC: THE ART OF TROPICAL BIRDS 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $74/$86, Visitor Center This all-levels class features tropical birds that will be rendered using acrylic paint: a brilliant, fast-drying medium that can be applied in the thinnest of glazes or layered thickly like oil paints.

In addition to a rainbow of vibrant colors, this paint is very durable and doesn’t crack or fade. Note: Supply list available at: arboretum. umn.edu/artsclasses.aspx

THURSDAY, FEB. 16 STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY (See Feb. 2)

NATURE SKETCHBOOKS: A VISUAL JOURNAL 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $64/$89, Snyder Building Conservatory & Tea Room This 2-class series includes Thursday, Feb. 23. Take your sketchbook to the backyard, the park, or your next vacation. Your visual journal offers portability, flexibility and the freedom to experiment. Learn to observe and draw in new ways while expanding your understanding of the natural world and sharpening observation skills. Note: Supply list available at: arboretum.umn.edu/artsclasses.aspx

SATURDAY, FEB. 18 WINTER ART FAIR (See page 2)

Photo by Carlyn Iverson

PHOTOGRAPHING THE EXHIBIT – BRUCE MUNRO: WINTER LIGHT AT THE ARBORETUM 5:30-8:30 p.m., $90/$105, Visitor Center No need to put your camera away when the sun goes down.

This especially applies to the one-of-a-kind light exhibit, created

by Bruce Munro! During this after-hours class you’ll learn to photograph the exquisite, nature-inspired light sculptures and installations throughout the garden and experiment with light painting.

THE POWER OF BALANCE: STONE SCULPTURES FOR YOUR GARDEN 9:30 a.m.-noon OR 1-3:30 p.m. $42/$55, Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center

TERRARIUMS: AN ECOSYSTEM IN MINIATURE 9:30 a.m.-noon, $75/$90, Learning Center (See page 9)

SUSTAINABLE FRUIT GROWING: SHRUBS AND VINES 9:30 a.m.-noon, $41/$55, Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center Learn to grow a wide variety of shrub and vine fruits. Identify the best species and cultivars for your home garden and learn to prepare planting areas to grow them successfully. Pest control, pruning and winter protection will be covered as well.

PLANT-MAKER STUDIO (See Feb. 4)

LET’S TALK PLANTS Q&A (See Feb. 4)

Dazzle your friends with a new skill that looks like magic, but combines elements of meditation, sculpture and performance art. Use shape, weight and friction to create impossible-looking balances with ordinary stones. Gain insights on photographing your creations, and techniques on design and composition.

SATURDAY BREAKFAST

MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free with gate admission, Visitor Center

(See page 2)

(See page 7)

PLANT-MAKER STUDIO (See Feb. 4)

LET’S TALK PLANTS Q&A (See Feb. 4)

SATURDAY BREAKFAST

(See Feb. 4)

SUNDAY, FEB. 19 WINTER ART FAIR PLANT-MAKER STUDIO (See Feb. 4)

LET’S TALK PLANTS Q&A (See Feb. 4)

SUNDAY BREAKFAST (See Feb. 5)

(See Feb. 4)

WEDNESDAY, FEB.22

SUNDAY, FEB. 12

KNIT AND STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY

PLANT-MAKER STUDIO (See Feb. 4)

LET’S TALK PLANTS Q&A (See Feb. 4)

SUNDAY BREAKFAST (See Feb. 5)

(See page 8)

THURSDAY, FEB. 23 STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY (See Feb. 2) F E B R U A R Y M A R C H 2 017 // A R B O R E T U M M A G A Z I N E

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CALENDAR at-a-glance SATURDAY, FEB. 25

SUNDAY BREAKFAST

SUSTAINABLE PERENNIALS 9:30 a.m.-noon, $41/$55, Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

(See Feb. 5)

Increase the diversity and beauty of your landscape with a sustainably designed perennial garden featuring native, non-invasive species. Learn to make the best choices for your own setting, and discover techniques to help make your garden more sustainable.

STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY

PLANT SELECTION FOR THE WINTER GARDEN 9-11:30 a.m., $41/$55, Visitor Center

2017 SCHOOLYARD GARDENS CONFERENCE: NEW PLACES TO GROW 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $65/$75, MacMillan Auditorium

How do you know those “winter interest” plants will actually enhance the view from your kitchen window or just disappear under yet another snowdrift? Take a walk around the Arboretum to see our very best cold-weather beauties, and learn what you can do in summer to help your plants look their best in winter.

(See Feb. 2)

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

Open to all interests and skill levels, helpful and encouraging presentations will feature gardens and best practices from Minnesota schools that engage children in learning about food, nutrition, science, environment, the arts and more.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4 MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET (See page 8)

LIGHTROOM 101—PHOTO EDITING & ORGANIZING 9 a.m.-noon, $69/$89, Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center Make your images the very best they can be using Adobe Lightroom. Learn to make exposure adjustments, improve contrast and color saturation, bring clarity and focus to an image, and remove unwanted spots and red eye. Discuss histograms and how to adjust them.

Photo by wewon31 at Flikr

RAPTOR PHOTOGRAPHY: EXCLUSIVE CAMERA ACCESS 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $114/$134, Learning Center Experience a unique opportunity to photograph beautiful owls, vultures and eagles in a controlled, natural setting. The U of M Raptor Center will bring an assortment of live birds and share stories about each. You’ll receive photography tips and techniques to help capture stunning images of these magnificent creatures.

WINTER FARMER’S MARKET (See page 8)

PLANT-MAKER STUDIO (See Feb. 4)

LET’S TALK PLANTS Q&A (See Feb. 4)

SATURDAY BREAKFAST

LIGHTROOM 201—INTERMEDIATE PHOTO EDITING & ORGANIZING 1-4 p.m., $69/$89, Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center Delve further into the tools and functionality of Adobe Lightroom with additional tips, tricks, tools, and techniques to help expand your photography beyond what can be captured with a lens. Learn to isolate color fields, make adjustments using channels and masking, develop metadata, and use filters creatively.

PLANT-MAKER STUDIO (See Feb. 4)

LET’S TALK PLANTS Q&A (See Feb. 4)

SATURDAY BREAKFAST (See Feb. 4)

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

(See Feb. 4)

PLANT-MAKER STUDIO

SUNDAY, FEB. 26

LET’S TALK PLANTS Q&A

THE GREAT WEDDING GET-TOGETHER (See page 8)

PLANT-MAKER STUDIO (See Feb. 4)

LET’S TALK PLANTS Q&A

(See Feb. 4) (See Feb. 4)

SUNDAY BREAKFAST (See Feb. 5)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

(See Feb. 4)

TRADITIONAL TEA

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(See Feb. 8) (See page 8)

For more information, visit: www.arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx Class registration: 612-301-1210 Events, exhibits, general info: 952-443-1400

THURSDAY, MARCH 9 STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY (See Feb. 2)

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 CREATING KOKEDAMA 9-11:30 a.m., $75/$90, Learning Center (See page 9)

SUSTAINABLE LAWN & TURF 9:30 a.m.-noon, $41/$55, Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center Discover the many alternatives to those traditional Kentucky bluegrass lawns that require constant watering, chemical treatments and mowing. Discuss practical products for fertilizer, seed, and pest control, and consider other possible ground covers.

FAMILY SNOWSHOE AND SCAVENGER HUNT 9 a.m. guided treks:

SATURDAY IN THE KITCHEN: MATCHA – A TRENDY STEEP 9-11 a.m., $39/$49, Learning Center Matcha is made from Japanese tea leaves grown in the shade to increase chlorophyll content. Benefits may include helping to build muscle, reduce cholesterol, and lose weight. Take home delicious treats made from Matcha to share with family and friends.

PLANT-MAKER STUDIO (See Feb. 4)

LET’S TALK PLANTS Q&A (See Feb. 4)

SUNDAY, MARCH 19 MAPLE-THEMED BREAKFAST, MAPLE SYRUP TOURS, MAPLE FEST MARKET (See page 11)

PLANT-MAKER STUDIO

Snowshoes for rent or bring your own. Information at: arboretum.umn.edu

(See Feb. 4)

PLANT-MAKER STUDIO

(See Feb. 4)

(See Feb. 4)

SUNDAY BREAKFAST

LET’S TALK PLANTS Q&A

(See Feb. 5)

(See Feb. 4)

LET’S TALK PLANTS Q&A

SATURDAY BREAKFAST

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

(See Feb. 4)

KNIT AND STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY

SUNDAY, MARCH 12

(See page 9)

PLANT-MAKER STUDIO

THURSDAY, MARCH 23

(See Feb. 4)

STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY

LET’S TALK PLANTS Q&A

(See Feb. 2)

(See Feb. 4)

SUNDAY BREAKFAST

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

(See Feb. 5)

PLANT-MAKER STUDIO

THURSDAY, MARCH 16 STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY (See Feb. 2)

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 SUGARBUSH BRUNCH, MAPLE SYRUP TOURS, MAPLE FEST MARKET (See page 11)

SUSTAINABLE TREES & SHRUBS 9:30 a.m.-noon, $41/$55, Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center Sustainable landscapes can reduce your time commitment and benefit the environment by using fewer resources. Discuss the trees and shrubs you already have in your landscape, and explore varieties that add dimension and beauty to your existing setting.

(See Feb. 4)

LET’S TALK PLANTS Q&A (See Feb. 4)

SATURDAY BREAKFAST (See Feb. 4)

SUNDAY, MARCH 26 PLANT-MAKER STUDIO (See Feb. 4)

LET’S TALK PLANTS Q&A (See Feb. 4)

SUNDAY BREAKFAST (See Feb. 5)

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY (See Feb. 2) F E B R U A R Y M A R C H 2 017 // A R B O R E T U M M A G A Z I N E

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HOURS...

Grounds open Nov-March: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Grounds, Visitor Center, Snyder Building, Cafe and Gift & Garden Store open Thursday-Sunday evenings, through March for ticketed guests for the Bruce Munro: Winter Light at the Arboretum exhibit: Three-Mile Drive closed to vehicular traffic Nov.-March.

OSWALD VISITOR CENTER Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sun. 10.a.m.-4 p.m.

GIFT & GARDEN STORE Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

ARBORETUM CAFE Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

ANDERSEN HORTICULTURAL LIBRARY (Snyder Building) Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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ART AT THE ARBORETUM Delight in the beauty found indoors in the Oswald Visitor Center. Art available for sale through the Arboretum Gift & Garden Store, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Arboretum.

REEDY GALLERY “LIGHT SCULPTURES AND INSTALLATIONS CREATED AROUND THE WORLD 1999-2016” • THROUGH EARLY APRIL This stunning collection of photographs captures illumination artist Bruce Munro’s installations in locales around the globe. These signed photographs were selected by the Munro Studio to accompany the concurrent Munro exhibition at the Arboretum.

CAFE GALLERY

ADMISSION Visitors: $12 for ages 13 and up Members: Free Children 12 & under: Free Arboretum memberships start at $60

“SEASONS OF LIGHT” – 10TH ANNUAL ARBORETUM PHOTOGRAPHERS SOCIETY (APS) SHOW & SALE • THROUGH APRIL 2 The Arboretum offers great opportunities for photography through the seasons. This juried exhibit showcases how APS members have interpreted the theme “Seasons of Light” through the photographs they have taken during the changing seasons at the Arboretum. APS members will be conducting drop-in photographers clinics on Saturdays during the run of the show, from noon-3 p.m. All photographs in the exhibit are for sale through the Arboretum Gift & Garden Store. A portion of sales proceeds benefits the Arboretum.

FREE THIRD MONDAY ADMISSION Nov.-March Third Monday free 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE • Easter Bunny Brunch • April 16 • Bud Break 5K – 20th Anniversary • May 7 • National Public Gardens Day • May 12 • Mother’s Day Brunch • May 14