MN Arboretum Magazine Oct Nov 2017

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PLUS FALL EXHIBITS, CL ASSES & OUTDOOR FUN

Fall Garden Tips

Chinese Garden

Winter Berries

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017

Photo by Christopher Hall

Photo by Don Olson

A NEW NATURE DEBUTS AT BEE CENTER Nature – a walking play, newly staged outdoors at the Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center, returns to the Arboretum in October for five performances. TigerLion Arts presents “Nature,” the mythic telling of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau’s love of the natural environment and decades-long friendship. This original work, created with

FROM THE DIRECTOR… PETER C. MOE

writer/actor Tyson Forbes (a direct descendant of Emerson) “travels” to four locales, accompanied by bagpipes and choral music.

THE BEST OF FALL

A members-only preview on Thursday, Oct. 5, opens at 5:30 p.m. Other performances are Friday, Oct. 6, 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, 1 p.m. matinee; and Sunday, Oct. 8, 1 p.m. matinee and 4:30 p.m. Tickets $10 member/ $20 non-member, $5 ages 15 and under. Go to naturewalkingplaymn.org O C TO B ER/N OVE M B ER 2017 • VO L 36, N O. 5 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, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Alan Branhagen, Director of Operations Timothy S. Kenny, Director of Education Frank J. Molek, Director of Development and Membership David Matteson, Director of Retail Operations and Visitor Services Todd Wagner, President, Board of Trustees 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 Arboretum is part of The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota.

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The Arboretum offers a fresh take on fall. Come revel in Mother Nature’s masterwork as the sights, sounds and tastes of the season come together.

Seriously, the best fall color. The most diverse collection of trees of anywhere in Minnesota brings show-stopping color throughout this season. (See page 6 for top color vistas.)

A natural soundtrack for all ages. With hardwoods and conifers, prairie and wetlands— birdlife is here year-round. The calls of sparrows, ducks, juncos, chickadees add their voices to the crisp air and crunch of leaves.

The fruits of harvest. Apples (after all, the U is Home of the Honeycrisp) top the list (head to the AppleHouse!) Plus, the bounty of pumpkins and squash are irresistible to the taste and touch.

Experience fall at its most colorful....with holidays around the corner!

See you at the Arboretum!

ARBORETUM ACCREDITED This summer, the Arboretum became officially accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). This honor recognizes the Arboretum’s commitment to and demonstration of professional standards for education, public service and care of collections (plant and tree collections, art and sculpture collections, historical and archival collections) as evaluated by an AAM review panel. Very few public gardens in the U.S. have achieved this level of excellence. The Arboretum now joins 21 other accredited museums in Minnesota.

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Cover Photo by Mark Paulson

Photo by Dave Poplau

CHINESE GARDEN: FOUR ELEMENTS, ONE PEACEFUL ESCAPE

THE SEVENTH IN A SERIES ON ARBORETUM NATURAL AREAS WITH WATER FEATURES A peaceful escape from today’s hectic world, a

counterpoint. The new pavilion on the western

renewal of the human spirit, an homage to the

edge of the pond reflects the sunset in the water

artistry of nature and a celebration of a global

for a gorgeous view.

partnership. The Chinese Garden represents

Garden topography includes an island, a jagged

what Arboretum Director Peter Moe describes as a timeless collection of cultural traditions and natural wonder.

shoreline with picturesque bridges and a grassy mound topped by three massive rocks that symbolize mountains, gifts from the Qinling

The Arboretum’s new Chinese Garden comprises

Range of China.

an island, “mountains,” and pond on Three-Mile

The garden plantings, designed for year-round

Drive located just east of the Sculpture Garden.

R E A D MOR E : “The Garden Plants Of China” and “Gardens Of China” both

by Peter Valder, and priced at $59.95 – available in the Gift & Garden Store (612-301-7619).

appeal, include willows, magnolias, peonies, forsythia

Visitors enter the garden through the Moongate,

and more. “Plants were selected for their texture,

a dramatic 8-ft. circle symbolizing the casting

fragrance and sound – like the willow swirling in

off of daily cares and immersion into a peaceful

the breeze,” said Eric Lemke, landscape gardener.

paradise, welcoming those who enter to the vistas of the garden.

Four elements comprise a Chinese garden – rocks, water, architecture and plants, together creating a “yin-yang” harmony. While rocks represent the yang (brightness, passion, growth), the water elements of the garden represent the yin (passive, sustaining, dark and earthly).

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Phase II of the Chinese Garden opened in late Sept with unique international flavor. Thanks to global partners and generous Arboretum donors–including new and longtime supporters, Arboretum visitors can experience a lovely new cultural landscape, the “Garden of Harmonious Beauty.” Phase II of the Chinese Garden is made possible with the support of global partner, Shaanxi Provincial Government, People’s Republic of China. Thank you to the following generous lead donors who helped make the new garden possible: • Fred Feng Hsiao and Jennie Ho Hsiao Family • Marilyn Beddor, in memory of Frank Beddor • Ardis and Marvin Sutter • Kaimay Yuen Terry and Joseph Terry • Chinese American Association of Minnesota • Plus 14 major contributors and many more supporters from the local community

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WINTERBERRY – LATE FALL’S “COLOR CHAMPION” AT THE ARBORETUM A stroll along the boardwalk of Green Heron

generations. Its showy fruit is eaten by 48 species

Pond after the sizzling days of summer have faded,

of birds including cedar waxwings, robins and

and the cool bracing winds of October and

catbirds. The berries are poisonous to humans,

November have returned to give us a preview of

but Native Americans traditionally brewed a

weather to come. In spite of this frosty outlook,

tonic from the bark which was also used as an

a variety of plants and animals persistently hang

astringent and antiseptic.

on to the late summer scene. Some of the asters – our ‘star’ flowers – retain their colorful bloom.

At the Arboretum, look for winterberry along the Green Heron Trail and board walk. There is also a

The flat-topped white aster, whose yellow disks

collection of cultivated varieties of winterberry in

have turned purple with age, still stands tall

the Dahlia Trial Garden and adjacent parking lot.

and proud, defying Father Time. Its cousin, the

While you search, keep your ear trained for the

showier New England aster with its deep violet

continuous ‘riiiiiiiiiiii’ call of the Carolina ground

blooms, is easily identifiable amongst the brown

cricket. No, you aren’t suffering from tinnitus,

vegetation.

that’s just the melody of this tiny one-half inch

Now, the champion of color along the trail is the winterberry (Ilex verticillata) with its resplendent red berries sparkling in autumn brilliance. This member of the holly family has been used as a

yellow-brown to black cricket – the last of its family to serenade us for the year. This is a small sample of the richness of the late fall season that awaits you at the Arboretum.

floral decoration for holiday gatherings for

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MATT SCHUTH Naturalist

R E A D MOR E : “Nature At Our Doorstep” – long-awaited book from naturalist Matt Schuth now available. Just as Matt does on his nature walks with Arboretum visitors, this book will enhance your love and understanding of nature’s diversity, $19.95 – available in the Gift & Garden Store (612-301-7619).

Meet Arboretum Naturalist Matt Schuth and get a signed copy of his new book, “Nature at Our Doorstep: observing plants, birds, mammals and other natural phenomena throughout the year” in the Gift & Garden Store, Dec. 2, 1-3 p.m.

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PREPARING THE GARDEN FOR A LONG WINTER SNOOZE

ALAN BR ANHAGEN Director of Operations

Growing up in the upper midwest brings back

Consider leaving some leaves and stems in

memories of gardening in this zone. The winters

appropriate beds through the winter. Not only

tested gardening savvy to the extreme. Spring

does this prevent the cycles of freeze and thaw

arrived just the same, and well-prepared gardens

that can heave plants out of the ground, but it

came back in glorious splendor.

provides shelter for favorite beneficial creatures

Snow is the other white mulch and its presence as a winter blanket is the finest protection against winter’s cold, bar none. It’s more erratic now than

R E A D MOR E :

that enliven and pollinate our gardens during

Guide to the Best 500 Species for the Garden”, Alan Branhagen, $39.95, and “The Well-Tended

the growing season. Leaving some seedheads also

Perennial Garden” – new,

provides some sustenance to wintering songbirds.

expanded edition of a popular gardening guide

before so gardeners must respond with using

Tree wraps not only prevent rodent damage

other mulches to keep the earth from feeling the

to young bark but also prevent sunscald and

effect of winter’s extremes.

bark split on the south side of vulnerable trees

Ground wood mulch is the preferred “ground-

“Native Plants of the Midwest: A Comprehensive

gives all the information

including maples, redbud and many fruit trees.

cover” by most homeowners and landscapers.

A garden, well prepared for winter (including

But nature’s gardens are blanketed in a layer

hardy plants!) offers the gardener a rest from the

of leaf litter in the forest and bleached blades

chores of a beautiful garden and landscape. No

of grasses and forb foliage on the prairie. A

matter what Mother Nature may do, sit back and

sustainable recycling program protects the soil

let it snow.

needed to groom, maintain, plant and prune perennial gardens. Tracy DiSabato-Aust, $34.95 – both available in the Gift & Garden Store (612-301-7619).

and its plants through our dormant season.

ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS TOP PICKS Arboretum landscape gardener Ted Pew garden-tested and rated 21 regional heartland and national plant selection winners from the All-America Selections plant trials. The Home Demo Garden serves as a display test garden. See Pew’s best performers below. Go to all-americaselections.org for a complete list of winning varieties.

VEGETABLES:

ORNAMENTALS

• Pole bean-Phaseolus “Seychelles”

• Petunia-“Evening Scentsation”

• Fennel-Foeniculum “Antares”

• Vinca-Catheranthus “Mega Bloom”

• Okra-Abelmosshus “Candle Fire” • Pepper-CipscicumAji Rico (red) ZINNIA-PROFUSION RED Photo courtesy of All-America Selections

(purple and pink) • Zinnia-“Profusion Red”

• Winter squash-Cucurbita “Honey baby” • Tomato-Solanum “Patio Choice” (yellow) • Watermelon-Citrullus “Gold In Gold” and “Mini Love”

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MEMBERSHIP

Barb Hesselgesser, with grandson “Chilly”

MEMBERSHIP WILL TRAVEL Wherever your travels take you, the reciprocal admission benefit with Arboretum membership goes with you. More than 300 gardens in the U.S. and Cayman Islands welcome the Arboretum membership card.

Check the network of participating gardens at: ahsgardening.org/gardening-programs/ rap/find/statebystate.

A HOLIDAY PERK Buy any two gift memberships this holiday and receive a $10 Arboretum gift certificate.

Introduce the wonders of nature to two people on your gift list, then get a bonus gift for yourself! Valid only with purchase of two gift memberships at regular price.

Favorite places to soak in the beautiful fall colors at the Arboretum? Landscape Arborist Jeffrey Johnson weighs in with these don’t miss fall color stops: •T he woods west of the Wilson Rose Garden • The area around the Berens Cabin

MEMBER PROFILE

BARB HESSELGESSER, WITH GRANDSON “CHILLY” – SLIPPERY ROCK, PA • Member since 2016 (reciprocal admission to Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh) • Discovered the Arboretum after a 2016 road trip from PA to Paisley Park in Chanhassen.

• “Chilly and I share a love of Prince and his music. I had interviewed Prince when I worked in radio in the 1990s. But we also fell in love with the Arboretum and renewed my membership on our 2017 trip.”

• Favorite place: “The entire place! A great place to unwind…Prince thought so, too.”

2018 ARBORETUM TRAVEL

WITH PETER OLIN, ARBORETUM DIRECTOR EMERITUS Serenity, Sunshine and San Diego, Jan. 22 – 28.

View fabulous private gardens, the world-famous San Diego Zoo, San Diego Botanic Garden, USS Midway. Contact Lynde Vespoli at Destinations and Tours, 440-840-6334 or destinationsandtours@gmail.com.

Lost Lands of the Inca with Pete Moe: An Exploration of Peru, Machu Picchu and the Amazon. March 25 – April 7.

Arboretum Director and horticultural expert Pete Moe hosts this once-in-a-lifetime trip.

The trip will highlight historic archeological marvels of the Inca, vibrant expressions of indigenous cultures, and unique flora and fauna of cherished gardens and forests, Machu Picchu and Cusco. Contact Jordan Harvey, Jordan@knowmadadventures.com or 612-315-2894.

Montreal and Quebec City, June.

Enjoy one of the largest Botanic Gardens in Montreal ... and one of the smallest in Quebec City! Marvel at “The Biodome,” with four ecosystems from Arctic to Tropical. Get caught up in the French heritage and food. Contact Jenny Woodson at Skad’s Travel 952-927-7311 or jenny@skadstravel.com

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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TOP PLACES FOR FALL COLOR

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• A rboretum Maple Collection (According to Johnson: “especially the native sugar maple, often referred to as the “Traffic Jam” maple, due to the number of vehicles that come to a halt to take in the beauty.”)

•T he southeast overlook in the Oak and Nut Collection •T he Eastern Drive Tree Research and Evaluation areas •T ashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center/Red Barn Farm • The Dog Commons Trails • Spring Peeper Meadow Trails Whatever locale is your personal favorite, be sure to visit the Arboretum often during the changing seasons, as the beautiful color palette changes with each passing day.

Don’t forget to check for seasonal alerts at arboretum.umn.edu or 612-625-9791.

FALL SUNSET AT ARBORETUM RED BARN Photo by Mark Paulson

TASHJIAN BEE AND DISCOVERY CENTER BUZZING FOR A YEAR The Bee Center gallery is full of interactive educational displays dedicated to pollinators, and the state-of-the-art McVay Learning Lab classroom is a hub of activity that provides myriad workshops and classes!

BEE CENTER DEDICATION Photo by Mark Weber

FEATURED BEE CENTER EXPERIENCES: MAKE-YOUR-OWN HERBAL SPA: A FUN AND RELAXING DAY AT THE ARBORETUM SATURDAY, OCT. 21, 9 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Spend the day at the Bee Center creating herbal-based products including essential oils, teas, bath salts and melts, bitters, foot soak, body scrub and more! Bonus activities include chair massages, self-acupressure, delicious herbal spa lunch and meditation. $85 member/$97 non-member, (discounts for two or more friends who register together) includes Arboretum admission, lunch and all supplies.

Photo Courtesy of SydaProductions@shutterstock.com

arboretum.umn.edu/HealthyLiving.aspx or call 612-301-1210.

PHOTOGRAPHING THE FULL MOON AT THE RED BARN SATURDAY, NOV. 4, 4-8 P.M. This workshop at the Bee Center for intermediate-level photographers offers the exclusive opportunity to capture the Arboretum’s iconic red barn in the light of a full moon, after the Arboretum gates have closed to the public. Includes a light dinner and instruction on techniques for night photography and composition. $114 member/$134 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and Photo by John Pennoyer

dinner. arboretum.umn.edu/PhotoWorkshops.aspx or call 612-301-1210.

INTRODUCTION TO WINE TASTING AND WINE APPRECIATION SATURDAY, NOV. 11, 1-5:30 P.M. No wine snobbery…just tasting and fun! The Bee Center provides the unique, fun and casual setting in which to be trained on tasting and describing wine, learning how to read a wine label, understanding wine glasses, and sampling wine and food pairings. For ages 21+. $80 member/$95 non-member, includes Arboretum admission, light hors d’oeuvres, extensive wine sampling and Riedel wine glass.

Photo by Madeline Puckette@Flickr

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arboretum.umn.edu/WineClasses.aspx or call 612-301-1210.

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FALL

APPLES!

The Arboretum AppleHouse is open daily from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Purchase apples from a changing inventory of 50 varieties throughout the season – from longtime favorites to recent University of Minnesota introductions, including Zestar! ® SweeTango,® Honeycrisp – and even a very limited supply of the latest introduction “First Kiss,™” plus a variety of specialty food items and merchandise. The AppleHouse is located 1.5 miles west of the Arboretum entrance on State Highway 5 and Rolling Acres Road. For a daily update of available apple varieties, call the AppleHouse information line at 612-301-3487. Apples also for sale at the Arboretum Cafe. arboretum.umn.edu/applehouse.

Apple Tasting Weekends are scheduled for Sept. 23/24, Sept 30/Oct.1, Oct. 7/8 and 14/15, 1-3 p.m., in the Oswald Visitor Center. Help our scientists by taste-testing U of M research apples and rating your favorites for flavor, size, texture and more.

GUIDED WALKS: FEATURING MATT, ALAN Naturalist Matt Schuth knows the Arboretum like few other people! He’s been a volunteer for 30 years, recently published his first book: Nature at Our Doorstep, and leads incredibly popular birding and nature walks. Now, in addition to the popular “Walks with Matt,” the Arboretum is pleased to have recently added “Walks with Alan.” Alan Branhagen is Director of Operations at the Arboretum, and previously held the position of Director of Horticulture at Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s botanical garden. He is the author of Native Plants of the Midwest: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best 500 Species for the Garden and The Gardener’s Butterfly Book. Branhagen is a naturalist and plantsman specializing in botany, butterflies and birds, utilizing his background in garden design and management. For a listing of Arboretum Guided Nature Walks with Matt and Guided Tree Walks with Alan, go to arboretum.umn.edu/guidedwalks.aspx.

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events & SCARECROWS IN THE GARDENS AND SCARECROW VILLAGE DAILY, THROUGH OCT. 31. (SEE PAGE 10)

Photo by Mark MacLennan

WORLD OF PUMPKINS DISPLAY DAILY, THROUGH OCT. 31, GREAT HALL Displays of popular, heirloom and unusual and international pumpkins and squash – both ornamental and edible categories – in colors ranging from white to purple, orange to green and more!

Photo by Mark Paulson

Photo by Mark Paulson

& fun…

HARVEST HUSTLE 5K FUN RUN/WALK SUNDAY, OCT. 1, 8 A.M. CHECK-IN, RACE AT 9 A.M. $30/$35 ONLINE REGISTRATION THROUGH SEPT. 26, $40 RACE DAY REGISTRATION, VISITOR CENTER Enjoy the invigorating fall breezes as you run or walk your way through the changing landscapes of the Arboretum. Run begins at the Visitor Center and continues on Three-Mile Drive, a certified asphalt course. Fee includes general Arboretum admission and a race t-shirt. A harvest prize medley will be awarded to the top male and female runners. Free Arboretum membership will be awarded to the top male and female non-member runners.

Winners must be present at award ceremony to receive a medal.

All proceeds benefit the Arboretum. No refunds.

GHOULS & GIGGLES AND SPOOKTACULAR CONCERT SUNDAY, OCT. 22 1-3 p.m., Trick or treat, scavenger hunt and more.

3-5 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium, The Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra performs spooky favorites. Free with gate admission.

FRIENDS OF AHL USED BOOK SALE FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 6-8, 10 A.M.-4 P.M., MACMILLAN AUDITORIUM *NEW VENUE!*

NORDIC WALKING WITH HOIGAARD’S

Calling all book lovers! Shop this expansive sale of gently-used books (in a wide range of subjects, including nautical titles this year), magazines, DVDs, CDs and other media, with all proceeds benefiting the University of Minnesota’s esteemed Andersen Horticultural Library (AHL).

TUESDAY, OCT. 3, 2 AND 6 P.M., OSWALD VISITOR CENTER

AR-BOO-RETUM

Invented in Finland in the 1930s by cross-country skiers who wanted to stay in shape during the warmer months, millions of Scandinavians and Central Europeans today are seeing the health benefits of turning a simple walk into a full body workout. Hoigaard’s will be on hand (with 30 pairs of poles – free of charge to use) to demonstrate and lead tours.

NATURE – A WALKING PLAY THURSDAY, OCT. 5, 5:30 P.M., (MEMBER PREVIEW) FRIDAY, OCT. 6, 5:30 P.M. SATURDAY, OCT. 7, 1 P.M. SUNDAY, OCT. 8, 1 P.M. & 4:30 P.M. TASHJIAN BEE AND POLLINATOR DISCOVERY CENTER (See page 2)

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TUESDAY, OCT. 31, 8 A.M.-6 P.M., OSWALD VISITOR CENTER Gather your little ghosts and witches and visit the Arboretum.

Trick or treat for apples in the Gift Store from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Free gate admission for everyone in costume.

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT & WINTER LIGHTS FRIDAY, NOV. 24-SUNDAY, DEC. 31 Poinsettia tree, decorated trees and more!

DOUBLE DISCOUNT DAYS

FRIDAY, NOV. 24 - SUNDAY, DEC. 3, GIFT & GARDEN STORE Members take an additional 10% off purchases, for a total of 20% off. Naturalist Matt Schuth will be signing his book “Nature at Our Doorstep” on Dec. 2, 1-3 p.m.

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PLAN YOUR LEGACY, PASS ON YOUR VALUES

SUSAN TAY LOR Planned Giving Officer

The Leon Snyder Heritage Society was created to recognize

You can name the Arboretum in your will or simply name the

those whose passion and values inspired them to include an

Arboretum as the beneficiary of a retirement or financial

estate gift for the Arboretum. Heritage society members share a

account. To discuss these options and many more ways to make

commitment to preserving nature, gardens and research for the

a legacy gift, please contact the planned giving department:

benefit of future generations. Polly Chandler became a Society

612-301-1266, or email: susant@umn.edu.

member because “The Arboretum is what I call my ‘heart place’: a place where what matters most to me is woven into a beautiful tapestry of memories.”

If you name the Arboretum in your estate plans, use the legal name Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation, with tax identification number 23-7081057, and let the planned giving

The Arboretum thanks heritage society members, and invites

office know you have done so. More information available at:

you to join them. It’s easy to make a legacy gift to the Arboretum.

arboretum.umn.edu/plannedgiving.aspx

Photo by Mark MacLennan

CROWS BEWARE!

SCARECROWS RETURN TO “SCARECROW HILL” The popular Scarecrows in the Garden have once again added a festive fall note to the Arboretum’s autumn displays. Through Oct. 31, check out the artistry of the experts from Bachman’s, as well as the Arboretum staff, with displays on the Dahlberg Terrace outside the Visitor Center and on “Scarecrow Hill” near the Margot Picnic Shelter. Visitors will delight in a whimsical display of pumpkins and cucurbits in the outside terraces and in the Great Hall, too. Also, in conjunction with the Harvest Festival, plan to attend a community Make-a-Scarecrow event on Sept 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Use your imagination and bring fun old clothes and accessories to create a scarecrow masterpiece. Post, hay and head provided by the Arboretum. $10 fee. For more and to vote on your favorite scarecrow, go to arboretum.umn.edu/scarecrows2017.aspx.

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TASTE & TOAST A DELICIOUS, SOLD-OUT SUCCESS! It was a record-breaking year for Taste & Toast on July 26! More

Reception. Guests then roamed the grounds in search of tasty

than 900 guests, the biggest crowd ever, sipped and sampled

treats. New features for this year’s event included food trucks,

their way through 44 amazing garden and farm to table food

additional live music throughout the grounds and expanded

and beverage participants in the summer gardens. Featured

seating areas so guests could stop, eat and smell the roses!

Chef Jorge Guzman of Surly Brewer’s Table and Surly Brewing,

Many thanks to all of the amazing participants, sponsors and

2017 James Beard Finalist for Best Chef Midwest, served an

guests for supporting the Arboretum for the best outdoor party

amazing tamale dish accompanied by beer at the Patron

of summer!

PRESENTING SPONSORS:

SUPPORTING SPONSORS:

MUSIC SPONSOR:

MEDIA PARTNER:

Jeannine Rivet & Warren Herreid II

EVENT CO-CHAIRS: Gary Schockmiller and Bridget Levin with Honorary Co-chairs from the community.

AESCULUS ‘AUTUMN SPLENDOR’

by Louise Magnuson

NEW CALL TO ARTISTS!

ANDERSEN HORTICULTURAL LIBRARY FLORA & FAUNA ILLUSTRATA 2018 marks the 60th anniversary of the Arboretum, and the 110th anniversary of the Horticultural Research Center. To honor the numerous apple, grape, azalea, tree, and other plant varieties introduced by the University of Minnesota, artists are invited to select a specific “MN Hardy” plant or its parts and render it in scientifically accurate, two-dimensional fine art (excluding photography). Find an up-to-date list of plants at Minnesota Hardy Information and Varieties: mnhardy.umn.edu/varieties.

Submit your work for jury consideration and the opportunity to participate in the exciting new permanent archive, The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum-Andersen Horticultural Library Flora & Fauna Illustrata (FFI). This is an ongoing project. For more information about the FFI and additional artist calls, visit: lib.umn.edu/ahl/flora-and-fauna-illustrata.

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CALENDAR at-a-glance ONGOING EXHIBITS...

REEDY GALLERY: Nature’s Finest: The Artistry of the Hautman Brothers

TUESDAY, OCT. 3 NORDIC WALKING WITH HOIGAARD’S (See page 9)

Through Nov. 5 (See page 16)

Photo by Jim Battenberg

Arboretum Instructor Show Opens Nov. 10 (See page 16)

CAFE GALLERY: Moran and Pavett: Finding Peace in Nature Oct. 6 – Nov. 26 (See page 16)

ANDERSEN HORTICULTURAL LIBRARY: Foraging for Sustenance Through Feb. 26, 2018. In this library exhibition, artist Karen Gustafson pairs embroidered botanical drawings with related ancient herbals and domestic recipe books to provide a contemporary perspective on De Materia Medica, an ancient pharmacological text by Dioscorides.

RECURRING FALL PROGRAMS & EVENTS...

EVERY SATURDAY WEEKEND BRUNCH 9 a.m.-2 p.m., $8.49, Arboretum Cafe Start your day at the Arb with a delicious hot breakfast.

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY PLANTMAKER STUDIO: CATTAIL CREATIONS Noon-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Learning Center Try your hand at twisting strong, flexible cattail cordage and weaving them into a mat. Look closely at fluffy-seeded cattails and learn how they adapt to survive in standing water.

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.

EVERY SUNDAY WEEKEND BRUNCH 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $8.49, Arboretum Cafe Start your day at the Arb with a delicious hot breakfast.

OCTOBER & NOVEMBER PROGRAMS & EVENTS…

ARBORETUM ART OPEN STUDIO: YOUR PLACE TO CREATE AND CONVERGE! 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $39/$155 every Tuesday, through Dec. 18, Snyder Tearoom Enjoy the fire in the cozy tearoom as you join fellow artists in practicing your craft. Bring your own art supplies and benefit from this supportive, welcoming environment.

SHINRIN-YOKU AT THE ARBORETUM 1-3:30 p.m. (Full Session), $16/$31, or 6-7 p.m.

(Mini Session), $10/$25, Ordway Picnic Shelter Shinrin-yoku (translation: “forest bathing”) is a Japanese mindfulness practice that invites nature to be your healer.

Through guided exercises, you will awaken your senses and calm your mind.

THURSDAY, OCT. 5 FREE GUIDED WALKING TOUR 10:30 a.m., free with gate admission, Visitor Center Visit multiple gardens to pick up gardening ideas and reconnect with nature’s serene beauty. Enjoy the change of seasons through the fall.

SOVEREIGN ESTATE WINERY: DINNER WITH WINEMAKER AND CHEF BEN BANKS 6:30-8:30 p.m., $65/$77, Learning Center Savor a multi-course meal, gather cooking tips and tricks, enjoy winemaking anecdotes and more. You’ll leave with recipes and a new appreciation for local Minnesota wine and food.

NATURE WALKING PLAY – MEMBER PREVIEW 5:30 p.m., Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

SUNDAY, OCT. 1

(See page 2)

HARVEST HUSTLE 5K

FRIDAY, OCT. 6

(See page 9)

APPLE TASTING 1-3 p.m., Oswald Visitor Center (See page 8)

FRIENDS OF AHL USED BOOK SALE 10 a.m.-4 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium *NEW VENUE!* (See page 9)

NATURE WALKING PLAY 5:30 p.m., Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center (See page 2)

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

SATURDAY, OCT. 7

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11

APPLE TASTING 1-3 p.m., Oswald Visitor Center

TRICKY BUSINESS: AN INTRODUCTION TO SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCE ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS 6–9 p.m., $75, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

(See page 8)

FRIENDS OF AHL USED BOOK SALE 10 a.m.-4 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium *NEW VENUE!* (See page 9)

FREE GUIDED WALKING TOUR 1 p.m., free with gate admission, Visitor Center (See Oct. 5)

SEED SAVING: UNDERSTANDING, COLLECTING, CLEANING & STORING SEEDS 9 a.m.-noon, $41/$55, Learning Center Learn which seeds are worth collecting and the proper techniques to ensure they will sprout when you plant them next spring. Weather permitting, you’ll be able to take home seeds from annuals, herbaceous perennials and woody species at the Arboretum!

NATURE WALKING PLAY 1 p.m., Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center (See page 2)

SHINRIN-YOKU AT THE ARBORETUM 9-11:30 a.m. (Full Session), $16/$31, or 1-2 p.m.

(Mini Session), $10/$25, Ordway Picnic Shelter (See Oct. 3)

SUNDAY, OCT. 8 APPLE TASTING 1-3 p.m., Oswald Visitor Center (See page 8)

FRIENDS OF AHL USED BOOK SALE 10 a.m.-4 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium *NEW VENUE!*

Build your foundation of trick training skills for therapy animal teams.

HARVEST NOTECARDS IN WATERCOLOR 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $59/$89, Visitor Center All levels. Use vibrant watercolors to render pumpkins, apples and squash onto eight notecards.

BOOKS IN THE GARDEN: NATURE IN THREE GENRES Noon-1:30 p.m., $49/$65 (second Wednesdays, Oct.-Dec.), Visitor Center In this season’s series, Professor Toni McNaron will lead you to experience nature through the lens of different literary genres.

SATURDAY, OCT. 14 APPLE TASTING 1-3 p.m., Oswald Visitor Center (See page 8)

ROSE TYING 8 a.m.-noon, Wilson Rose Garden Learn part of the routine to get roses ready for winter. Presented by the Minnesota Rose Society.

AUTUMN PHOTOGRAPHY: LANDSCAPES AND MACRO 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $109/$129, Learning Center Learn how to capture the colors of this glorious season through both landscape and macro photography. Discuss composition, landscape techniques, using white balance to saturate fall colors, plus macro tips and techniques from instructor John Pennoyer.

(see page 9)

SUNDAY, OCT. 15

NATURE WALKING PLAY 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m., Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

APPLE TASTING 1-3 p.m., Oswald Visitor Center

(See page 2)

WALKS WITH ALAN: SHADE TREES 1-3 p.m., $10/$25, Carlson Dining Room After an introduction to shade trees, you’ll be introduced to various species and cultivars, hopefully in full-blown autumn glory!

MONDAY, OCT. 9 FALL IN THE FOREST HOME SCHOOL DAY 1:15-2:30 p.m., $8, Learning Center Ages: PreK - 2nd Grade. Meet Nature’s Recycling Crew, a fascinating bunch of bugs and fungi that work hard to turn freshly fallen leaves and sticks into nutrient rich humus soil.

TUESDAY, OCT. 10 ARBORETUM ART OPEN STUDIO: YOUR PLACE TO CREATE AND CONVERGE! (See Oct. 3)

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TUESDAY, OCT. 17 ARBORETUM ART OPEN STUDIO: YOUR PLACE TO CREATE AND CONVERGE! (See Oct. 3)

IT’S A PUMPKIN’S LIFE HOME SCHOOL DAY 12:30-2:30 p.m., $8, Learning Center Grades 1-2. Search for pumpkins in all stages of growth, learn the scientific difference between fruits and veggies, try a tasty pumpkin snack and set up a pumpkin-growing experiment to watch at home.

FRIDAY, OCT. 20 PAINT AND PAIRINGS: OKTOBERFEST IN THE ART STUDIO 6:30-8:30 p.m., $69/$89, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center “Tap” into your creative side as you paint an autumnal Arboretum scene in acrylics while sampling local beer, presented by a local proprietor who will share information about the brewing process.

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CALENDAR at-a-glance SATURDAY, OCT. 21

SATURDAY, OCT. 28

ROSE TIPPING 8 a.m.-noon, Wilson Rose Garden

OODLES OF NOODLES...AND ZOODLES! 9-11 a.m., $39/$52, Learning Center

Learn part of the routine to get roses ready for winter. Presented by the Minnesota Rose Society.

DRAWING SKILLS CLINIC: BIG OAKS AND OTHER GIANTS OF THE FOREST 9 a.m.-noon, $69/$89, Learning Center All levels. Explore the fundamentals of drawing techniques for trees using charcoal and newsprint - then move to pastels. Seek out the Arboretum’s largest and oldest trees, learning some history and science in the process.

MAKE-YOUR-OWN HERBAL SPA: A FUN AND RELAXING DAY AT THE ARBORETUM 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $85/$97, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center (See page 7)

FELTED TOTE BAG FEATURING HIGH-QUALITY CORRIEDALE WOOL 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $89/$129, Learning Center Create a one-of-a-kind, no-knit durable tote bag using traditional felting techniques and strong, durable Corriedale wool from New Zealand.

SUNDAY, OCT. 22 GHOULS & GIGGLES AND SPOOKTACULAR CONCERT (See page 9)

WALKS WITH ALAN: EVERGREENS 1-3 p.m., $10/$25, Carlson Dining Room

Experiment with creative ways to use the new spiralizer tool to cut vegetables and fruits into spirals and ribbons, and delight in the change from traditional bland pasta to zesty, flavor-packed, nutritious noodles and unique sauces.

RAPTOR PHOTOGRAPHY: EXCLUSIVE CAMERA ACCESS 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $114/$134, Learning Center Experience a unique opportunity to photograph mighty raptors in a controlled setting. Receive helpful tips and techniques and learn camera settings for proper exposure and depth-of-field focusing.

USING NATIVE GRASSES IN YOUR LANDSCAPE 9:30 a.m.-noon, $38/$50, Visitor Center Use native grasses in your landscape for color, deer resistance, texture and winter interest. Consider the characteristics of the various species and choose the best for your property.

TUESDAY, OCT. 31 AR-BOO-RETUM (See page 9)

ARBORETUM ART OPEN STUDIO: YOUR PLACE TO CREATE AND CONVERGE! (See Oct. 3)

THURSDAY, NOV. 2 MANNY’S TORTAS: DAY OF THE DEAD DINNER WITH EXECUTIVE CHEF MANUEL GONZALEZ 6:30-8:30 p.m., $45/$57, Learning Center

Learn about the unique traits that allow northern evergreens to grow so successfully here, then discuss their landscape value and how they can reduce your winter heating bill.

Your chef, a Mexican native, will guide you through many of the well-known dishes of the holiday, as well as some of his signature creations, in this educational multi-course meal.

MONDAY, OCT. 23

SATURDAY, NOV. 4

POLLINATOR SUPERHEROES HOME SCHOOL DAY 12:30-2 p.m., $8, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Ages: K-2nd grade. Meet Minnesota’s pollinator superheroes: the Monarch butterflies, native bees, bumblebees, and the amazing honeybee – whose colonies can pollinate acres of food crops and produce hundreds of pounds of honey in one summer!

TUESDAY, OCT. 24 ARBORETUM ART OPEN STUDIO: YOUR PLACE TO CREATE AND CONVERGE! (See Oct. 3)

THURSDAY, OCT. 26 INDOOR HERBS: POT UP YOUR OWN TO GROW OVER THE WINTER 6:30-8:30 p.m., $45/$57, Learning Center Discuss how to grow herbs over the winter, from varieties and plant selection to soil, light, fertilizer and containers. Pot up a selection of fragrant and delicious herb plants to take home!

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AROMATHERAPY: HEALING FROM THE HARVEST 9:30 a.m.-noon, $65/$77, Learning Center Relieve stress and heal the body with aromatherapy. Revitalize your sore gardening muscles and bring the peace of the garden into your home with muscle-soothing bath soaks, relaxing home fragrances and more.

WALKS WITH MATT: READY FOR WINTER? 10 a.m.-noon, $14/$26, Visitor Center Uncover the mystery and beauty of the ways that plants, animals and insects adjust and prepare for the oncoming cold.

PHOTOGRAPHING THE FULL MOON AT THE RED BARN 4-8 p.m., $114/$134, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center (See page 7)

TUESDAY, NOV. 7 ARBORETUM ART OPEN STUDIO: YOUR PLACE TO CREATE AND CONVERGE! (See Oct. 3)

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

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8

SATURDAY, NOV. 18

FELTED MITTENS 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $69/$89, Learning Center

NATURAL BEAUTY FROM THE GARDEN 10 a.m.-noon, $55/$67, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

Use merino wool to make a pair of cozy mittens for the chilly days ahead. Choose from several style options, using only wool fibers and warm soapy water… no knitting or sewing involved.

Learn about plants as the foundation for natural beauty products and how to use them in easy-to-make recipes and treatments.

SATURDAY, NOV. 11

TUESDAY, NOV. 21

THE ART OF THE SAVORY TART 9-11 a.m., $39/$52, Learning Center

ARBORETUM ART OPEN STUDIO: YOUR PLACE TO CREATE AND CONVERGE!

Learn the basics of making a tart and how to combine seasonal ingredients with a variety of crust options to create delicious herbed tarts.

(See Oct. 3) Photo by Mark Paulson

HERBAL SOAP MAKING 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $60/$72, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Make a selection of your own beautiful, moisturizing soaps with nutrient-rich natural oils and butters.

POLYMER LANDSCAPE SWITCHPLATE 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $49/$64, Visitor Center Learn the fundamentals of working with polymer clay. Discover how to make a simple millefiori leaf cane, how to marble colors and how to mimic the Italian “pietra dura” technique.

INTRODUCTION TO WINE TASTING AND WINE APPRECIATION 1-5:30 p.m., $80/$95, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center (See page 7)

THURSDAY, NOV. 23 THANKSGIVING DAY – ARBORETUM IS CLOSED.

FRIDAY, NOV. 24

TUESDAY, NOV. 14 ARBORETUM ART OPEN STUDIO: YOUR PLACE TO CREATE AND CONVERGE! (See Oct. 3)

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT – THROUGH DEC. 31 Oswald Visitor Center Poinsettia tree, decorated trees and more!

DOUBLE DISCOUNT DAYS – THROUGH DEC. 3 Arboretum Gift & Garden Store

THURSDAY, NOV. 16 ICE GLOBE: UNIQUELY STUNNING THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE 6:30-8 p.m., $59/$82, Learning Center Make a one-of-a-kind centerpiece for Thanksgiving incorporating the glitter and sparkle of illuminated ice surrounded by flowers and greens. All supplies included.

Photo by Jennifer Shea Hedberg

(See page 9)

SATURDAY, NOV. 25 COLORED PENCIL: YOU CAN DRAW REALISTIC SEASONAL BOTANICALS 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $74/$96, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Practice skills to render seasonal botanicals realistically, using techniques to achieve deep shadows and bright highlights which are integral to the realism of your subject.

COLORED PENCIL: A CORNUCOPIA OF COLOR 2-5 p.m., $59-$74/$81-$96, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Render gourds, pumpkins and squash using the versatile medium of colored pencils. Enhance your technique as you learn the principles of line, color, texture and value.

TUESDAY, NOV. 28 ARBORETUM ART OPEN STUDIO: YOUR PLACE TO CREATE AND CONVERGE! (See Oct. 3)

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(Closed Nov. 23-24) ADMISSION FEE Visitors: $15 for ages 16 and up Members: Free Children 15 & under: Free Arboretum memberships start at $60 MONDAY ADMISSION Third Monday free 8 a.m.-close

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

“NATURE’S FINEST: THE ARTISTRY OF THE HAUTMAN BROTHERS” THROUGH NOV. 5 In a rare exhibition of their legendary wildlife artistry, all three Hautman brothers, James, Joseph and Robert, come together to present a wonderful collection of their unique talents.

“ARBORETUM INSTRUCTOR SHOW” • NOV. 10, 2017 – JAN. 4, 2018 The Arboretum is proud to display the creativity and skill of the professional artists who also act as instructors for Arboretum art classes. A wide variety of mediums including painting, drawing , mixed media, encaustic, fiber and photography will be on view by featured artists.

CAFE GALLERY

“MORAN AND PAVETT: FINDING PEACE IN NATURE” • OCT. 6 – NOV. 26 Nature is filled with strength, resilience, beauty and mystery. Through these works, many on large canvases, the viewer becomes immersed in the nourishing aspects of nature. Taylor Moran, a recent fine arts graduate, is paired with Ken Pavett who has been practicing his art for decades. For this exhibit, both rely on the awe-inspiring expression of nature to fuel their creativity.

SAVE THE DATE • Making Spirits Bright: Nov. 24-Dec. 31 • Double Discount Days, Gift and Garden Store: Nov. 24-Dec. 3 • Auxiliary Holiday Sale: Dec. 1-3 • Herb Society Sale: Dec. 1-3 • Photos With Santa: Dec. 2, 9 and 16 • Breakfast With Santa: Dec. 9 • Pet Photos With Santa: Dec. 10 • Arboretum Outdoors: Dec. 31