Red Butte Garden Newsletter - Spring 2011

vol. 3, issue 1

Spring 2011 Issue MAR • APR • MAY Bulbs & Blooms Kid’s Summer Camp Schedule Edible Wild Plants

Spring floral display

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On April 19, 2010 the staff at Red Butte Garden were prepared for the first day of concert ticket sales, or so we thought.

In 2009 we had been caught by surprise when our first day sales topped 6,800 tickets, three times our previous best, a clear reflection of the popularity of our new venue and upgraded line-up. For 2010 we had upgraded our systems to be ready. What happened next was beyond our wildest dreams. By day’s end we had sold over 27,000 tickets, four times the previous year’s then-record total. In the process we overwhelmed our computer and ticketing systems, and frustrated way too many of our ticket buying members.

Editor

Bryn Ramjoué

Contributing Writers Jim Bach, Rita Dodge, Crystal Reece, Gregory Lee, Camilla Dahl, Meghan Eames, Fritz Kollmann Contributing Photographers

Amy Thompson, Miriam Eriksson, Jason Baker Graphic Designer Amy

Thompson

IC Group in Salt Lake City

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Red Butte Garden, a part of the University of Utah, is a nonprofit organization located in Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 100 acres, including display gardens, walking paths, and natural areas with hiking trails, Red Butte Garden is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West that tests, displays, and interprets regional horticulture.

300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108 · 801.585.0556 Copyright © 2011 Red Butte Garden. All rights reserved.

Red Butte Garden’s staff have spent many an hour since that day planning for the 2011 concert series, determined to dramatically improve our first day ticket selling systems. To whit, we will be implementing the following changes for 2011: 1) We are tripling the number of computers running the software for the online store.

2) We are moving to a credit card payment-processing system that can process many more transactions per minute than the previous system.

3) We upgraded our computer and network service agreement to guarantee faster service and monitoring for network issues that might arise during ticket sales.

4) Our web site will be mirrored on a second server to help handle the additional traffic.

5) Series ticket packages, which represent 5-10% of our sales, will be available for sale the week before individual tickets go on sale. This will reduce first day sales pressure.

6) We have increased the number of ticket printers by 50% over last year.

7) We are increasing the number of people taking phone orders.

8) We are adding 28 parking stalls in the Visitor Center lot.

In all of the changes we have made we tried to keep access to our tickets as broadly available to our members as we reasonably could.

Our intent is to make the early member purchase experience better for everyone this year. I would appreciate your sending me your feedback on your ticket buying experience along with any constructive suggestions for ways that we might further improve it for you in the future. Unfortunately, our venue size is capped at 3,000 tickets, so there will continue to be shows that sell out quickly.

And while we are now all eagerly awaiting that first summer concert, I want to express the Garden’s thanks for every concert ticket you buy, for every time you renew your membership, and for every donation you give to the Garden. Your purchases and gifts go directly to help fund and support the care and maintenance of the Garden, our educational programs, and our family events and activities. You make the Garden possible. Thank you.

- Gregory J. Lee, Executive Director

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table of contents Daffodils

features

calendar

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Executive Director's Message

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Memorials and Tribute

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Construction Update

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Summer Kids Camp Schedule

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Garden Fresh Recipe

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Art Exhibits

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Volunteer Highlight

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Volunteer Training

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Wedding Showcase

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Activities - Free With Admission

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Conservation Plant Highlight

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Bulbs & Blooms

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Concert Ticket Sales Dates

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Garden Adventures Schedule

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Spring Calendar

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Workshop & Class Schedule

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Spring Plant Sale

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Conifer Collection

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Edible Wild Plants

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Designing with Hyacinths

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Picea glauca ‘Pendula’

By Camilla Dahl, Crew Leader

Red Butte Garden was awarded The Jean Iseli Memorial Grant to expand our conifer collection.

The Garden also received a generous match in plant material from Iseli Nursery. The Jean Iseli Memorial Grant allowed the Garden to add 24 new taxa to our collection, bringing our overall number of conifer taxa in the Garden’s collection to 145.

Arborists and horticulturists at Red Butte Garden created a long wish list of conifers that we dreamt of having in the Garden. Because of the funds received dreams were realized, we are proud to display the new conifers and the unique traits they bring. Here are a few highlights from the conifer collection:

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Cristata’, or Crista Japanese Cedar, is a slow growing, large conifer with abundant thick foliage and beautiful exfoliating bark when mature. It is located near the Garden’s Water Pavilion.

Other newly acquired conifers planted in the Garden include:

· Abies alba ‘Holden Arboretum’, or Holden Arboretum Dwarf Silver Fir, in the Fragrance Garden · Abies koreana ‘Green Carpet’, or Green Carpet Korean Fir, in the Herb Garden · Abies pinsapo ‘Aurea’, or Aurea Spanish Fir, in the Herb Garden

Cedrus deodara ‘Blue Snake’, (Blue Snake Deodar Cedar) located in the entrance of the Orangerie, is characterized by blue cedar foliage with weeping branches that act as a groundcover.

· Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Jubilee’, or Weeping Alaskan Cedar, in the Rose Garden

Native to Japan, and considered sacred, the Sciadopitys verticillata ‘Wintergreen’, or Japanese Umbrella-Pine, is a slow growing evergreen tree, with thick and waxy needles reminiscent of umbrella spokes, hence it’s name. This tree is located in the Medicinal Garden.

· Pseudo menziesii ‘Graceful Grace’, or Graceful Grace Weeping Douglas Fir, in the Floral Walk Garden

Pinus strobus ‘Angel Falls’, or Angel Falls Weeping White Pine, has a soft and refined appearance in the landscape with bluish green needles and gracefully weeping branches. For the non-arborist, this tree has a Dr. Seuss look. It is located in the Fragrance Garden.

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· Larix kaempferi ‘Wolterdingen’, Wolterdingen Japanese Larch, in the Fragrance Garden

· Sequoiadendron giganteum ‘Powder Blue’, or Powder Blue Giant Sequoiain, in the Four Season Garden To celebrate the new conifers, we are hosting an Evergreens Tour. Please join us to see and learn about these trees. We will cover the traits and habits of those that grow well in our area. Saturday, February 26 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The tour is limited to 40 participants. Free to members or with regular Garden admission of $8 for adults.

Join us June 17th

Evening in the

With the approach of summer comes one of Red Butte Garden’s most anticipated annual events.

Garden Gala Picea Pungens, Pinus nigra ‘Hornibrookiana’, Pinus sylvestris ‘Beuvronensis’

We will greet you with appetizers and a signature beverage. An alfresco dinner awaits you in our Rose Garden. To complete the evening, a selection of desserts will be served on the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Terrace as you enjoy the music of

Bu��y Guy

For more information or to request an invitation call Wendy Loyning at 801.585.3813 or wendy.loyning@redbutte.utah.edu

Cedrus deodara ‘Cream Puff’

Clockwise from top: Gala guests; 2010 Opportunity Drawing Winner - Set of custom fit Golf Clubs donated by PING; Enjoying the post dinner concert

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SIGN UP for Spring

Workshops & Classes BEGINNER’S BOUNTY: VEGETABLE GARDENING BASICS

MARCH 2 & 9, WEDNESDAYS 6PM – 8PM

Want to grow your own veggies, but aren’t quite sure where to begin? This class, intended for the novice gardener, offers basic information about garden preparation and growing vegetables. We will cover topics that include site selection, soil preparation, planting times, fertilizers, insects and other beneficials, pest control and sanitation. We will also offer advice regarding crop selection, maximizing space, as well as important garden supplies and where to find them. You need bring only your questions and curiosity; we’ll help with the rest.

MEMBERS $10 PUBLIC $15 REGISTRATION REQUIRED (801) 581-8454 OR ONLINE AT WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG

TOMATO PROPAGATION WORKSHOP

MARCH 5, SATURDAY 9AM–NOON or 1PM–4PM

Would you like to harvest your first tomato before the middle of August? Are there heirloom varieties you can’t find in local garden centers that you want to grow? Join us to learn the secrets to successful seed starting in your own home and plant some unusual tomato and pepper seeds for your garden. You’ll not only start seeds for the garden but you’ll learn techniques to extend the growing season. Participants will plant and take home a flat of tomato seeds for germinating and growing at home. You will also receive (3) walls of water so you can plant your tomatoes in the garden before the last frost. Limited to 16 participants per session.

MEMBERS $38 PUBLIC $45 REGISTRATION REQUIRED (801) 581-8454 OR ONLINE AT WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG

THE ART OF PRUNING (LLHG 567)

MARCH 12 – 26, SATURDAYS 10AM - NOON

Proper pruning enhances the beauty of almost any landscape tree and shrub. It is an art and science, and when done well, pruning can turn a landscape plant into a thing of beauty. This class, intended for those with limited pruning experience, will address the specific pruning needs and techniques associated with flowering trees and shrubs, roses, vines, and groundcovers, as well as the shaping of hedges. Each session will include a hands-on, outdoor component, so please wear appropriate clothing and bring gloves and hand pruners. Co-sponsored with Lifelong Learning.

MEMBERS: $67 PUBLIC: $74 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 587-LIFE (5433) or 581-6464 OR ONLINE AT www.lifelong.utah.edu

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WATERWISE LANDSCAPES (LLHG 521)

MARCH 15 – 29, TUESDAYS 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Join us as we look at plant varieties and landscaping techniques that help conserve water and make your yard the envy of the neighborhood! Learn which water-wise perennials to combine for continual bloom; how to group plants according to water needs, color, and texture; and the unique design and maintenance requirements of water-wise gardening. Co-sponsored with Lifelong Learning.

MEMBERS: $65 PUBLIC: $72 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 587-LIFE (5433) or 581-6464 OR ONLINE AT www.lifelong.utah.edu

RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN (LLHG 512)

MARCH 16–APRIL 20, WEDNESDAYS 6PM–9PM or MARCH 17–APRIL 21, THURSDAYS, 6PM–9PM

Save time and money by making informed landscaping choices before you plant. We'll start with a base map and site analysis, and then apply landscape design principals to plant selection and placement (trees, shrubs, and beds) as well as patios and walkways. We will also discuss irrigation. By the final class, you will have had the opportunity to draw your own plan with the help of a landscape architect. Co-sponsored with Lifelong Learning.

MEMBERS: $176 PUBLIC: $194 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 587-LIFE (5433) or 581-6464 OR ONLINE AT www.lifelong.utah.edu

IRRIGATION BASICS (LLHG 563) APRIL 5 -12, TUESDAYS 6PM – 8PM

Whether your landscaping involves water-wise plantings, plants that require regular watering, or a combination of both, using the right irrigation for your landscape can substantially reduce water use while helping your garden flourish. Join us as we explore smart irrigation practices that give plants the water they need to thrive (no more, no less) and deliver that water in the most efficient way possible. We'll cover maintenance of existing irrigation systems, converting to drip and spray heads where appropriate, and other key topics to enhance your home irrigation system. Co-sponsored with Lifelong Learning.

MEMBERS: $48 PUBLIC: $52 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 587-LIFE (5433) or 581-6464 OR ONLINE AT www.lifelong.utah.edu

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NATIVE PLANT PROPAGATION WORKSHOP (LLHG 556) APRIL 16, SATURDAY 10AM – 1PM

Encourage native pollinators, birds, and other wildlife as you save water and other resources by using native plants in your landscape. Learn the secrets of native species propagation (cuttings and seeds) in this handson workshop. You will take home a flat of cuttings for nurturing at home under fluorescent lights. Co-sponsored with Lifelong Learning.

MEMBERS: $46, PUBLIC: $49 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 587-LIFE (5433) or 581-6464 OR ONLINE AT www.lifelong.utah.edu

GROW YOUR OWN HERBS (LLHG 504)

APRIL 26–MAY 3, TUESDAYS 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Whether you are planning a new culinary herb garden or improving an existing one, this class will help you get the most from your plot. We’ll cover site and soil preparation, garden design, which herbs to plant, planting from seed versus cuttings, planting schedule, common pests and how to discourage them, inter-planting flowers, water and sun needs, and harvesting and storage. Each student will measure and plot their garden as we talk about space requirements for dozens of common edible herbs. We will also discuss cooking with fresh herbs. Co-sponsored with Lifelong Learning.

MEMBERS: $50, PUBLIC: $54 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 587-LIFE (5433) or 581-6464 OR ONLINE AT www.lifelong.utah.edu

FOLLOW THE WILDFLOWERS (LLHG 489) APRIL 27, MAY 25, JUNE 15, JULY 6, AUGUST 27 WEDNESDAYS 6PM – 9PM

Follow the cascade of wildflower blooms across Northern Utah in this five-session class. We’ll begin in the Red Butte Garden classroom with a study of key plant identifying characteristics, then move to the foothills for a look at spring’s first blooms. We’ll culminate our experience in the subalpine zone of Albion Basin in August. We’ll focus on the plant families common to each area, enjoying the beauty of Utah's native flora as we learn. Please bring a notebook to record your findings. Co-sponsored with Lifelong Learning.

MEMBERS: $119, PUBLIC: $131 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 587-LIFE (5433) or 581-6464 OR ONLINE AT www.lifelong.utah.edu

PERENNIALS FOR 3 SEASONS (LLHG 492) MAY 4 – 18, JUNE 15, JULY 13 WEDNESDAYS 6:30PM – 8:30PM

You know which perennials appeal to you, but what else do you know about them? The key is to know which are best suited for your individual garden and to select combinations that offer color and blooms from early spring until frost. We can help! Through slides and discussion, you will learn about a large, diverse group of perennials suited to your Utah garden. Then you can make smart plant selections this gardening season. Co-sponsored with Lifelong Learning.

MEMBERS: $104, PUBLIC: $114 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 587-LIFE (5433) or 581-6464 OR ONLINE AT www.lifelong.utah.edu

SUMMER BULB CONTAINER WORKSHOP MAY 14, SATURDAY 10AM – 1PM

Create a unique combination planting that you can then take home and enjoy as it becomes your very own 'Living Flower Arrangement'. Held in the greenhouse facility, this workshop will cover the in and outs of layering bulbs to create living flower arrangements, as well as which bulb cultivars are best suited for containers. Each participant will receive a 12-14” vinyl pot liner in which to layer 4 or 5 types of bulbs in concentric layers to achieve a color themed arrangement set to bloom throughout the summer.

MEMBERS: $45 PUBLIC: $55 REGISTRATION REQUIRED (801) 581-8454 OR ONLINE AT www.redbuttegarden.org

VEGETABLE CONTAINER GARDENING WORKSHOP MAY 19, THURSDAY 6PM - 9PM

Do you lack sufficient sun or garden space for a vegetable or herb garden? Don’t let that stop you from growing succulent, flavorful, nutritious fresh herbs and veggies. Many herbs and vegetables thrive in containers, which you can position or move to take advantage of sunny spots. You’ll learn which vegetables do well in containers, as well as tricks to keep them producing throughout the summer and into fall. You will have the opportunity to plant the vegetables of your choice in a 15” container for take-home enjoyment. Co-sponsored with Lifelong Learning.

MEMBERS: $42 PUBLIC: $45 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 587-LIFE (5433) or 581-6464 OR ONLINE AT www.lifelong.utah.edu

WALKING FOR FITNESS WITH PEAK ACADEMY

MAY 19 – AUGUST 2, TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 7:30 – 8:30 AM OR 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM What better way to get your mind and body in shape this summer than walking through inspirational landscapes?

Join University of Utah PEAK Academy instructors and get your exercise in the Garden. $50 FOR 22 SESSIONS REGISTRATION THROUGH UNIVERSITY OF UTAH PEAK ACADEMY, (801) 585-7325

PLEIN-AIR LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP: WATERCOLOR MAY 26–JUNE 30, THURSDAYS 5:30PM–8:30PM

Enjoy the warm summer evenings as you create small-scale landscapes in the natural beauty of Red Butte Garden.

Students will view demonstrations and receive exercises in washes, blending, wet on wet, lifting, brush strokes, glazing, and dry brush. Instruction in composition, positive and negative space, value studies, and color theory will round out the offering. You are responsible for your materials; you can find a list online, or call 587-5433.

Co-sponsored by Lifelong Learning. This class is limited to 10 participants.

MEMBERS: $170 PUBLIC: $180 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 587-LIFE (5433) or 581-6464 OR ONLINE AT www.lifelong.utah.edu

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Nov – Jan

2010/2011

Crab Apple Blossoms

MOTHER’S DAY

Tribute:

Mother’s Day Jewelry and Gift Show Sunday, May 8, 11am-7pm

Sonnie Swindle

Looking for a special gift idea for Mom this Mother’s Day? Bring her to Red Butte Garden to spend some quality time strolling through the Garden during one of the most beautiful months of the year. After your walk, surprise her by letting her pick out her own gift at our Mother’s Day Jewelry Show. Browse unique, handmade jewelry by some of Utah’s finest artists and jewelers.

In Memory of: Kathleen Culp Kathleen Houston Helen Sandack Ruth Roby Thomas Rokich

Increase your retirement income

For gift information call Wendy Loyning at 801.585.3813 Cyclamen

Welcome to Two New Team Members: The Garden welcomes Karen Weiss Jones as the new Director of Development. Karen brings 10 years of development experience in higher education fundraising, most recently from Boston University and M.I.T. She is a great fit to the Garden and is leading our individual, major and planned giving initiatives. She looks forward to working with supporters to help the Garden grow.

Karen’s phone number is 801.585.5658.

The Garden also welcomes Meghan Eames as the Volunteer Coordinator. The Garden has volunteer opportunities working with horticulture and greenhouse staff, and with children in camps and school groups. Garden volunteers can also help with special events and concerts. Meghan can answer your questions about one-time social or corporate group volunteering or individual long-term volunteer opportunities.

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Give the gift that pays you back!

For as little as $10,000, you can make an irrevocable gift of cash or securities to Red Butte Garden in exchange for a partial tax deduction and a lifetime stream of annual income. What’s left of your gift after your lifetime becomes a gift to the Garden. A charitable gift annuity is a great way to enjoy fixed income for life and ensure a bright future for the Garden.

For more information, call or e-mail Karen Weiss Jones, Director of Development, at 801-585-5658 or Karen.

WeissJones@redbutte.utah.edu Example: Grace, age 80, establishes a $20,000 charitable gift annuity with Red Butte Garden. Based on her age, her annuity rate will be 7.2% and she will receive a payment of $1,440 each year for the rest of her life. She is also eligible for an immediate charitable deduction of $9,455. After her lifetime, the remainder from her gift will be used to support her favorite plant collection at the Garden.

Charitable Gift Annuity Rates Age 70 75 80 85 90+

Rate 5.8% 6.4% 7.2% 8.1% 9.5%

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Unexpected projects arrived last summer with an oil spill on June 13, 2010 that impacted the Bonneville Shoreline Trail access from the Garden’s parking area and again on December 2, 2010 when a second spill occurred from the Chevron oil pipelines that underlie the west edge of our Concert Amphitheatre. Unlike the first spill, this leak occurred inside the Garden fence, and viscous oil oozed down the slope, beneath the fence and ran along the Garden’s maintenance road. We are lucky that oil never reached Red Butte Creek and the clean-up was straightforward – removal of turf, plants, fencing and soil contaminated with oil.

The unexpected part arises because we now have to put the area back together before the summer concert season. Chevron has agreed to pay for everything, while thankfully leaving the design and reconstruction details to the Garden.

PLANT SALE

If there is a silver lining in events like these, it is the opportunity to leave the area slightly better than it

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By Jim Bach, Landscape Architect

was before the spill. Though the Amphitheatre has worked well, there were soil problems and pinch points, and growth of the concert series has created new needs. We are making plans to improve vendor access to the stage and concessions area, create a more level area for concession and sales tents, organize queuing lines, relocate the box office, and develop more of an entry plaza between the VIP and general admission gates. When you come this summer, it won’t look dramatically different, but certain walls, fences, roadways and plantings will be in new places.

For the Amphitheatre we are on a fast track to develop design plans by mid-February, bid the project and commence construction by early March in order to have the sod installed and established before the first concert at the end of May. Meanwhile, we continue to make progress on planned Garden projects such as expanding our parking lot by 28 new spaces, entry road changes precipitated by the new Utah Museum of Natural History and progress on a new Rose House.

Annual Benefit Plant Sale Friday, May 6th - 1PM to 8PM, Members Only (memberships may be purchased at the gate)

Saturday, May 7th - 9AM to 3PM, Open to the Public The Spring Plant Sale features a wide selection of herbs, flowering annuals, vegetables (including heirlooms), perennials, groundcovers, ornamental grasses, shrubs, conifers, roses, vines, trees, and an extensive selection of native and drought tolerant plants.

Visit with several local plant societies who will share information about their societies and answer your plant questions.

Perfect timing for a unique Mother's Day gift!

Follow the signs to Cottam's Grove entrance and adjacent parking lots from Wakara Way.

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WILD EDIBLES OF THE WASATCH FOOTHILLS

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By Fritz Kollmann, Crew Leader

... After the snow has melted and the first hints of green can be seen above Salt Lake City, harvest time begins.

While they might look barren, the foothills surrounding Salt Lake City have a fair amount of tasty, wild, edible plants. These plants are present for most of the year but are most succulent during spring when the soil is loaded with moisture from the snowmelt and the leaves are rinsed clean by the gentle rains of spring. The best of the spring edibles, like miner’s lettuce, can be found in the numerous tangled patches of scrub oak and moist drainages that dot our surrounding landscape. Most of the plants mentioned below are of good quality into mid-June. Suburban foraging is also rewarding in shaded backyards, with delicious chickweed to be found on the edges of parks, and ‘wild’ spaces offering fodder such as curly dock and watercress for spring salads. For the truly hungry, or those who are indifferent to possible pesticide and other contamination, there are also many spring greens that appear amidst the city’s many landscaped properties and sidewalk cracks...

Look for the complete article on wild edibles written by Fritz Kollmann, Red Butte Garden Horticulture Crew Leader, in the spring issue of Edible Wasatch.

Miner’s Lettuce, ‘Claytonia perfolatum’

Garden Fresh

Recipes

To submit your Garden Fresh Recipe: e-mail bryn.ramjoue@ redbutte.utah.edu or by mail to: Communications 300 Wakara Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108

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Chickweed Chimichurri from www.cooklocal.com

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chickweed chopped (or a good solid handful) 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 small chopped leek (or a green onion) 4-6 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 crushed red chili pepper 1/4 tsp salt Crackers or a baguette for serving

Instructions:

Mix chickweed, leek, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper, and salt in a bowl. Serve with crackers or baguette.

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ART EXHIBITS

HADLEY ANN RAMPTON

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By Crystal Reece, Crew Leader

The spring bulb display in the Rose Garden began when the first bulbs bloomed in the spring of 2010. A new addition to the design, which will bloom this spring, is to be found in the red themed Martin Overlook Garden. The traditional red blooms of spring, tulips, are irresistible to the wildlife so abundant in our Garden, so hyacinths were the next obvious choice. However hyacinths, with their dense,

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Designing with Hyacinths

DIANNE GULEZIAN

CHASE LESLIE APRIL 29-MAY 22

formal flower heads and wide, lance-shaped leaves, can be awkward to work with. According to landscape designer Peter Lassig, hyacinths are “little soldiers” that are best planted in “explosions”, bulbs and spring-flowering perennials. With Mr. Lassig at the helm, we created a design using scarlet 'Jan Bos' and beet-red 'Woodstock' hyacinths, complemented by Chionodoxa and miniature iris bulbs, violets, English daisies and rock cress. The graceful character and complementary colors of the understory plants soften the formality of the hyacinths. We invite you to come by this spring and enjoy the fragrance and beauty of the Rose Garden bulbs.

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or asymmetrically-shaped clusters, then under-planted with small

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MAXIMIZE Your Membership Benefits This

Spring!

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These activities are all FREE for members and are included with the price of admission for the public - No Registration Required.

To become a Garden member call 801.587.3813 or visit www.redbuttegarden.org.

ORCHID SHOW

APRIL 2 – 3, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10AM–5PM Fascinating and unique orchids from the Utah Orchid Society will be on display in the Richard K. Hemingway Orangerie. Members of the society will be on hand to answer questions and offer advice about growing and caring for orchids. There will also be a large selection of beautiful orchids for sale at prices sure to fit any budget.

BIRDING

APRIL 13, WEDNESDAY 8 AM – 10 AM APRIL 20, WEDNESDAY 8 AM – 10 AM APRIL 23, SATURDAY 9AM – NOON MAY 4, WEDNESDAY 8 AM – 10 AM MAY 10, TUESDAY 8 AM – 10 AM MAY 19, THURSDAY 8 AM – 10 AM MAY 21, SATURDAY 8:30AM – NOON MAY 26, THURSDAY 7:30AM – 10AM MAY 28, SATURDAY 8AM – NOON

Bring your binoculars and join us for a morning walk when the garden is full of wildlife activity. Bullock’s Oriole, Western Tanager, Downy Woodpecker, and American Gold Finch are just some of the birds you are likely to see.

BULBS & BLOOMS WALK

APRIL 23, SATURDAY NOON – 1:30PM

Experience the garden coming to life. Once frozen ground and dormant plants are starting to wake up for another season of growth. We will see Lenten Roses, Daffodils, Crocus, Anemones, Witch-hazel, Pussy Willow, Magnolia, and other spring beauties. The Garden has 230,000 bulbs planted for a brilliant Spring display not to be missed.

LECTURE - ROCK GARDEN SOCIETY APRIL 8, CHECK OUR WEB SITE FOR DETAILS

SPRING BULB SHOW & COMPETITION

APRIL 16–17, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9AM–5PM Welcome back spring and join the fun at the Red Butte Garden’s Annual Bulb Show and Competition. Bring in those blooms from your showy flowering bulbs and submit them for display and judging in this competition open to everyone. Categories cover: daffodils, narcissi, hyacinths, tulips, and minor bulbs such as galanthus, crocus, muscari, iris reticulata and more.

COMPETITION ENTRIES ACCEPTED ON SATURDAY, 8AM – 10AM. JUDGING ON SATURDAY, 10AM -12PM

BONSAI SHOW

APRIL 29-MAY 1, FRIDAY–SUNDAY 9AM – 5PM

Come explore the millennia-old art form of bonsai at Red Butte Garden as members of the Bonsai Club of Utah display trees from their collections as well as answer questions and demonstrate different bonsai techniques.

Trees and supplies will be available for purchase.

ARBOR DAY 2011 - FREE ADMISSION DAY APRIL 29, FRIDAY 9AM-3PM

“Trees are Terrific…in the places I live!”

There’s no better place than Red Butte Garden to celebrate Arbor Day! As Utah’s Arboretum, we can't wait to share with you the wonderful world of trees. Join us for a fun day of activities and interactive exploration stations throughout the Garden. All participants leave with a tree to take home!

Arbor Day is a FREE admission day thanks to Salt Lake County Voters & Zoo, Arts, and Parks.

MOTHER’S DAY JEWELRY & GIFT SHOW SUNDAY, MAY 8, 11AM-7PM

Bring mom to Red Butte Garden to stroll through the Garden. Then surprise her by letting her pick out her own gift at our Mother’s Day Jewelry Show. Browse through unique, handmade jewelry by some of Utah’s finest artists and jewelers.

EDUCATION VOLUNTEER TRAINING

MARCH 30 & 31 WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY 9AM – NOON

Help us share the many wonders of Red Butte Garden with school children from across the Wasatch Front! Red Butte Garden is seeking volunteers to teach young people about the magic of botany and ecology. This training will give you the tools you need to lead exciting and educational tours through the Garden and natural area.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 801.585.5688.

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April 15-24 • 230,000 Spring Bulbs • Spring Bulb Show & Competition April 16-17th, pg. 12 • Dazzling Daffodils Garden Adventure April 16th, pg. 17 • Bulbs & Blooms Walk April 23rd, pg. 12

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CONCERT TICKET SNEAK PEAK AT THE FIRST SALES TIMING CONCERT OF THE SEASON: Season Package On-Sale Date: Full Season Ticket Packages Monday, April 11th, 9am Individual Ticket On Sale Dates: Garden Members Monday, April 18th, 9am General Public Monday, May 2nd, 9am Season Packages & Tickets can be purchased online at www.redbuttegarden.org, in person at the Garden Visitor Center, or via phone at 801.585.0556.

The Moody Blues – Sunday, May 29

The Moody Blues have sold in excess of 70 million albums worldwide and have been awarded an astonishing 14 platinum and gold discs. Their incredible roster of hits includes: “Nights In White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” “Ride My See Saw,” “Question,” and “Your Wildest Dreams,” to name a few. The Moody Blues’ chart topping albums and singles have generated sold-out tours on a consistent basis over the course of their career, making them one of the top-grossing album and touring bands in existence.

Don’t miss your chance to see them live at Red Butte Garden this summer!

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By Meghan Eames, Volunteer Coordinator

Though you might not see Sheida Hajarian around the Garden much, she is often hard at work pursuing Red Butte Garden’s mission to cultivate the human connection with the beauty of living landscapes through her continual effort to preserve these landscapes.

Only a second year volunteer with the Conservation Department, Sheida has already donated more than 300 hours in the Garden and across the state protecting rare and native plants. When asked how she finds time to volunteer with all her other activities, including a full class schedule as a Botany major at Weber State University, Sheida explained that it is not a matter of finding time, but making time. “It’s a priority,” she says, “It is important and rewarding work. It aligns with my life goals: I want to preserve the environment. I want to be part of the solution.”

She is certainly working in that direction. As a part of Red Butte‘s Conservation Department efforts, she plays an active role in maintaining natural ecology, something she values greatly.

Sheida comments “Protecting plants supports many biological levels and is very crucial work.” Volunteering at Red Butte allows her to see her work put into action: “You go out and collect the seeds, you watch them grow into plants, and then get to put them back into their natural habitats. It’s wonderful.”

According to Conservation Director, Rita Dodge, Sheida engages in this crucial work with unmatched dedication. “Sheida is always very upbeat and pleasant,” says Rita, “She contributes greatly by asking questions and making suggestions of her own. Not to mention that she has botanical training!”

Whether Sheida is sorting seeds in the greenhouse, or collecting rare plants from Franklin Basin in Logan Canyon (the site of her favorite Conservation field trip), Sheida loves volunteering for Red Butte Garden. “Volunteering is for everyone,” she states, “Red Butte is THE botanical garden in Utah: it is an asset and you can give to it in so many ways. There is something for everyone.”

To find out what role you can play at Red Butte Garden, visit www.redbuttegarden.org/volunteer.

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The Garden has established a more comprehensive recycling program. We also give tips and provide resources to our patrons. Tips are available online at www.redbuttegarden.org/greenTeam.

have diverted over 7.6 tons “We of mixed recyclables and 25 tons of glass from the landfill.”

Two significant programs established at the Garden are the Momentum Recycling program and Recycle4Fundraising. Since the Momentum Recycling program was established at Red Butte in 2008, we have diverted over 7.6 tons of mixed recyclables and 25 tons of glass from the landfill.

Recycle4Fundraising is a program that enables us to recycle empty ink jet and laser cartridges and old cell phones. This is a great way for our staff and patrons to get rid of these items without adding them to the landfill, while also raising money for the Garden. You can donate your empty ink jet and laser cartridges and old cell phones at the Garden Visitor Center.

Wedding Showcase

Dinise Govender & Bradley Deaver Wedding

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Dinise Govender and Bradley Deaver were married on August 12, 2010 in the Fragrance Garden at Red Butte Garden. The ceremony took place at five o’clock under the arbor with 80 guests in attendance. The bride wore a white strapless “Cinderella Style” dress with a sweetheart neckline with detailed sequins and pearls. Her bouquet was made up of a variety of purple roses interspersed with pearls.

Catering & Cake Utah Food Service Florist - Emberlilly Design DJ - Utah Jive Music Photographer Bellissima Photography Videographer Happily Ever After Venue - Red Butte Garden, Fragrance Garden & Orangerie

After the ceremony, the couple, guests and family made their way through the Terrace Gardens to the Orangerie which was decorated with stunning floral arrangements and purple table linens.

Dinise and Bradley celebrated their marriage infusing customs and cuisine from Indian and American heritage. The buffet celebrated both cultures, ranging from Raita, a colorful salad of fresh tomatoes and cucumbers in a creamy yogurt dressing, to apple pie and pecan-molasses pie. The entrée choices included Spicy Red Curry Chicken and Chicken Picatta. A dessert reception followed, where guests lingered by the cascading chocolate fountain surrounded by fresh fruit and sweet temptations.

Guests also enjoyed slices of the custom-made four-tiered wedding cake. Meanwhile, Utah Jive Music provided great dancing music all night long.

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A spectacular venue for a fairy tale wedding.

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-Lee-Ann Avdu, sister of the bride

After a perfect wedding day, the bride and groom enjoyed a perfect honeymoon - a cruise to Mexico on the Carnival Splendor.

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Conservation Plant Highlight: Maguire Primrose

By Rita Dodge Conservation Director

The striking deep pink to lavender flowers of the Maguire primrose (Primula maguirei), set against the background of gray limestone cliffs, helps to catch the eyes of pollinators and humans alike. This small flowering plant appears delicate in its features, but it is actually quite hardy in difficult and harsh living conditions. Maguire primrose is known from only one location in the world, where it lives nestled in the wet, mossy crevices of the dolomitic limestone cliffs in Logan Canyon.

A member of the Primulaceae family, Maguire primrose is 8-10 cm tall, has several small deeply pink, tubular flowers with yellow centers, and deep green foliage. New seedlings will germinate while the weather is still cold and days are short, and often while still under a blanket of snow. Flowers appear in late May-June, just after the snow melts. Critical to their survival is the availability of constant moisture provided by snow melt and rain, which seeps through the porous limestone. Plants are predominantly located on the north facing side of the canyon where the cliffs stay moister and cooler. It is thought to be dependent on specific microhabitats within the cliffs and may also require the distinct composition of calcium and magnesium found in the local soil.

Maguire primrose was listed as a Threatened species under the Endangered Species Act in 1985. Threats to this species include changes in climate, reduced water availability, pollinator restrictions, collection, and potential road construction. The U.S. Forest Service has established long term monitoring plots to assess the potential threat of damage from rock climbing activity.

Red Butte Garden has been involved in surveys and long-term seed conservation of this species. In 2010, researchers at Utah State University successfully germinated Maguire primrose seeds, Red Butte Garden is following up by researching a successful propagation method.

Red Butte Garden is a proud to host the Utah Rare Plant Society meeting every March.

2010 ADVISORY BOARD: Laurie Eastwood, Chair Carter Livingston, Vice Chair Olivia Agraz Barry Angstman Peter Ashdown Jane Barker Angelina Beitia Fred Esplin Kelly Fisher David E. Gee David L. Gilchrist Kathie Horman Gregory Lee Vickie Long Nancy Martin Rob McFarland Manny C. Martinez Michele Mattsson Judy Moreton Michael Perez Tom Ramsey Bob Rose Ann Scott Sonnie Swindle Jim Wall

GARDEN INFORMATION

Hours:

Admission:

March 1 - March 31 Daily 9AM - 5PM

Adults (18-64) $8 Children (3-17) $6 Children under 3 Free Seniors (65+) & Military $6 University of Utah Faculty & Staff with ID $6 University of Utah Students with ID Free

April 1 - April 30 Daily 9AM - 7:30PM May 1 - August 31 Daily 9AM - 9PM* * Days when outdoor concerts are scheduled, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 4:00 pm on June 17th. * Doors open early for morning classes.

Groups of 12 or more receive $1 off regular admission price for each person.

Full group payment is due at time of Garden entrance.

Location: Visitor Center, Gift Shop, & Mailing Address: 300 Wakara Way - Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Phone: 801.585.0556 Fax: 801.587.5887 Web site: www.redbuttegarden.org Comments: (801) 581-4938 or e-mail bryn.ramjoue@redbutte.utah.edu

Product group from well-managed forests and other controlled sources

www.fsc.org Cert no. SCS-COC-001216 1996 Forest Stewardship Council

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Poppies

JUST FOR KIDS GARDEN ADVENTURES There are so many things to look at in the Garden that sometimes we forget about all of the amazing details. Join us as we take a look at the Garden from a different perspective and view leaves, feathers and other items from the Garden under microscopes.

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March 20th marks the first day of spring. How are you going to celebrate?

We suggest you join us at the Garden as we look for signs of the season from our resident plants and animals. We’ll also spend time in Em’s Sprout House planting seeds of our own to watch grow as the season progresses.

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We’ve all heard of pollination, but what exactly is it? Does it only involve bees or are there other ways to transport pollen from one place to another? Join us in Em’s Sprout House as we learn about and celebrate this amazing process.

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Dazzling Daffodils

Soon Red Butte Garden will be a blanket of daffodils. As the flowers start to come out in full force, let’s learn what makes a daffodil different from all of the other flowers on display. We’ll also step out into the Garden to see what’s blooming and make our very own daffodil creation to take home.

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Patio Herb Garden

It’s our annual plant sale and we’ve set aside some of our favorite plants for this exclusive kids’ class. After visiting the Herb Garden to learn about the plants we’ll be working with, we’ll return to Em’s Sprout House to create individual patio gardens to take home.

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As the months get warmer, visitors to the Garden are sure to notice many returning residents. Join us in Em’s Sprout House to learn about different animals that migrate and why they move from place to place. We’ll also go on a walk through the Garden to see if we can spot any of our returning friends.

Pollination Celebration

Mighty Migration

Garden Adventures are Saturday kids’ classes held semi-monthly. Classes start promptly at 10AM in Em’s Sprout House and registration is required. Ages 4-12 are welcome with a caregiver. Limit one caregiver per participant (registration not required for caregiver). No infants please. Space is limited to 25 participants.

MEMBERS:

$7 PUBLIC: $9 REGISTER ON OUR WEB SITE, WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG, OR BY CALLING 801.581.8454.

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John Henry (American, b. 1943), Le Mont Rouge, 2004, painted aluminum.

Collection of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, purchased with funds from the Phyllis Cannon Wattis Endowment for Modern and Contemporary Art. Le Mont Rouge is a large-scale contemporary sculpture by award-winning artist John Henry. The sculpture was purchased by the Utah Museum of Fine Arts in 2008. The size of the sculpture (23’ x 21’ x 10’) made it difficult to site at the UMFA. The Museum sought a five-year loan agreement with an auxiliary organization on the U of U campus. At the same time, Red Butte Garden was developing a plan to add sculpture to the Garden.

The Museum and the Garden recognized that their interests dovetailed and on September 9, 2010 Le Mont Rouge was installed at the entrance to the Garden’s amphitheatre on Red Butte Canyon Road, a location offering the community the opportunity to interact with contemporary art in their own backyard.