Urban Horticulture

8 Pages·1998·0.55 MB·English

by  University of Washington. Center for Urban Horticulture. 65644

director’s notes
Every so often one encounters a sentence that concisely and dramatically expresses an important idea. Here is my latest discovery, courtesy of Kris Jarantoski of the Chicago
Botanic Garden: “One ofthe biggest impacts botanic gardens can make on society is to connect plants and people through their living collections in ways that make sense to their
visitors, cause them to think about the roles of plants in their lives, and suggest how to use plants to improve their lives.”
Jarantoski’s quote neatly encapsulates what we hope to accomplish ever more effectively over the next several years as we develop and improve the displays and landscapes of the
Union Bay Gardens, Union Bay Natural Area, and Washington Park Arboretum. In a previous newsletter you read about the new Arboretum Plan. Progress update: we're now hearing
feedback from the horticultural community and public at large, which is helping us revise and refine the plan. Soon we will begin the Environmental Impact Statement review, to be
followed by approval by the Seattle City Council and UW Board of Regents. Throughout the process we need your input and active support; please call the Arboretum for information.
With all the activity around the Arboretum, we are hardly sitting still with our Union Bay landscapes. We are currently planting perennials and bulbs in the new Orin and Althea Soest
Herbaceous Display Garden east of NHS Hall. Each of eight different beds displays the plants most appropriate for particular soil, sun, and water conditions. Come visit the garden
and prepare for an hour of esthetic pleasure and/or intense study. In planning are a Patio Garden west of NHS Hall and the Northwest Explorers' Garden southeast of Merrill Hall.
Even as we charge into the future, we have an opportunity to reflect on our short but eventful history. On August 18, 1983, ground was broken for the first CUH building. Staff moved
in during April of 1984, and the main buildings were dedicated in September ofthat year. Accordingly, we now celebrate our fifteenth anniversary, with special events over the coming
year. Public gardens, city streets, home gardens, and restored environments are the better for the energy and knowledge of our faculty, alumni, students, and staff.
Serving your needs remains our principal driving force, and your creative ideas over the years have kept the Center's programs fresh and innovative. So, congratulations to all of us
for fifteen great years, and here's to a prolific, rewarding future.
Clement Hamilton, Director, Center for Urban Horticulture
events
special
1998 Perennial Symposium:
MAINTAINING THE PERENNIAL GARDEN
Saturday, October 31, 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
NHS Hall, Union Bay Campus
$60, includes buffet lunch; pre-registration required
Designing with Perennials- With Maintenance in Mind!
We begin with a review of design principles for perennial displays, but with an emphasis on designing with future maintenance
in mind. This very practical approach will be presented by Tracy DiSabato-Aust, designer, garden writer, and author of the book
The Well-Tended Perennial Garden, from Sunbury, Ohio. Tracy will take the mystery out of planning for success.
Managing Perennial Plant Pests
Mary Robson, WSU Area Extension Horticulturist and 20 year perennial gardener, identifies plant disease and insect pests
affecting perennial plants locally. Learn what works as she describes strategies for cultural and least toxic pest controls.
The Well-Tended Perennial Garden: Pruning A-Z
Tracy DiSabato-Aust returns to review pruning practices such as deadheading, cutting back, disbudding, deadleafing, and
pinching. She will then discuss specific maintenance needs for some popular perennial plants. Whether it’s how to perform a
staggered pruning on your campanula or when to pinch your sedum to maximize flowering, Tracy can provide an answer.
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Planting Maintenance Tips for Success
Carrie Becker, Landscape Designer/Consultant and Instructor at Edmonds Community College, shares suggestions for bed
preparation and planting timing and techniques that work well in our region. Continuing on from the previous talk, Carrie will
present a closer look at pruning and other maintenance issues for some of the most problematic perennials in our area.
A NEW PLANT CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR WASHINGTON
Wednesday, October 14, 7 to 9 p.m.
NHS Hall, Union Bay Campus
$10, includes light refreshments; pre-registration preferred
Join us for this very special series of short lectures on ex situ plant conservation in Washington. Learn about the ex-
citing new efforts about to begin locally and how you can get involved or provide support. Featured speakers include:
Dr. Brien Meilleur, President & Executive Director, Center for Plant Conservation, St. Louis, MO
Ted Thomas, Botanist, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Olympia, WA
Dr. Sarah Reichard, Research Assistant Professor of Urban Conservation Biology, UW Center for Urban Horticulture
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PerennialsSymposium
10am.WPA*
FallPhotographyWalk
Every Saturday:
1pm,WPA
GuidedTour
november
2pm,WPA* 7:30pni.UB 3 7pm.UB* 18 7pm,UB* 5 7pm,UB* 7 9am,WPA*
BehindtheScenes: IrisSociety LandscapeDesign NHSLecture:Flowers LandscapeDesign ArboretumPlantStudy
FallFoliage 7:30pm.UB Basics FromtheGarden Basics Program
8 10am,UB OrnithologicalSociety 10 12:30pm,WPA 12 7pm,UB* 9an*
PSMSMushroom 7nm HR Tuesdaysinthe LandscapeDesign LandscapeDesign
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CactusSociety RoseSociety 7pm.UB NativePlantsfrom
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1pm,WPA 10am.WPA*
GuidedTour CorkscrewSwag
Every Saturday:
Ipm,WPA
GuidedTour
december
7 7:30pm.UB 8 7:30pm,UB 2 7pm,WPA* 3 7:30pm,UB 5 9:30am,UB
OrnithologicalSociety PugetSound FreshGreeneryDoor NativePlantSociety SeattleTreeFruit
14 7pm.UB MycologicalSociety Wreaths 10 7:40pm.UB Society
OrchidSociety 9 7pm.UB RockGardenSociety 10anv4pm.WPA
PlantAmnesty ArboretumFoundation
GreensGaloreSale
10am.WPA
ArboretumAdventures
UB = Union BayCampus
WPA = Washington ParkArboretum
Fee
university of Washington center for urban horticulture
The UniversityofWashington CenterforUrban Horticul- Continuingand Public Education CenterforUrbanHorticulture
tureisdedicatedtoresearch,teaching, and public UniversityofWashington
serviceconcerningtheselection,management,androle Douglas Research Conservatory
ofplantsandofecosystemsinurban landscapes. Elisabeth C. MillerLibrary Union BayCampus
Box354115
Otis Douglas Hyde Hortorium 3501 NE 41st Street
Director Seattle,Washington98195-4115
[phone] phone
ClementW. Hamilton UndergraduateandGraduate Education
[phone] fax
Union BayGardens
Washington ParkArboretum
Union BayNatural Areas Box358010
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Washington ParkArboretum Seattle,Washington98195-8010
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CUH/CFRContinuing&Public EducationStaff CUHBuilding&RentalsManagementStaff
DaveStockdale,EducationCoordinator(Adult&Professional BeckyJohnson, UnionBayFacilitiesManager
Programs) JoseyFast,WPAFacilitiesManager
JulieDeBarr,EducationCoordinator(Youth&Community RayLarson, Union BayAssistantFacilitiesManager
OutreachPrograms)
JeanRobins,ProgramCoordinator
KirstenBilodeau,EducationAssistant
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gardening horticulture
proems
Bonsai Workshop
Dates &Times: Five-partcourse; Saturdays, October3, 10, 17, 24& 31,
from 9to 11 a.m. each morning(includes one off-site field trip)
Instructor: Jane Nelson, Bonsai Instructor
Location: Douglas Classroom, Union BayCampus
Fee: $60; pre-registration required
Explorethe unique artand science ofbonsai inthiscombination demonstration,fieldtrip,and
hands-on beginning-intermediate level course. You will learn differentbonsai styles,discusscultural
needs, and refinetrainingtechniquesasyouworkonyourown plants. Plants not provided, but instructor
will help beginners selectplant materialsfortrainingifneeded. ^
Practical Tree & Shrub Management
Date &Time: Tuesday, October 13, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Instructor: James "Ciscoe” Morris, DirectorofGroundsCare, Seattle University
Location: DouglasClassroom, Union BayCampus
Fee: $15general public, $12 Arboreum Foundation members; pre-registration required
Studyhowto selectand properly install treesand shrubs, review plant needsandtechniques ofwatering,fertilizing, pruning,and
environmentallysound pestmanagement practices inthis introductorylevel lecture and demonstration program.
Dwarf Conifers for Your Garden
Date&Time: Tuesday, October 20, from 7 to 9 p.m.
instructor: GordyHallgren,Owner, Peacedale Nursery, Everett
Location: DouglasClassroom, Union BayCampus
Fee: $12general public, $10Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required
Discoverthe manywonderful dwarfconiferselections availabletogardeners inthe Northwest. Selection, placementand managementof
these useful and attractive plantswill bediscussed inthis introductory-intermediate level slide lecture.
Gardens of Southern Caiifornia
Date&Time: Wednesday, October28,from 7:30to 9 p.m.
instructor: Dave Stockdale, Education Coordinator,CUH and Richard Hartlage, Director/Curator,MillerBotanical Garden
Location: NHS Hall, Union BayCampus
Fee: $10; pre-registration required
Enjoythiscolorful slide showreviewingthe recentCUH/Northwest Horticultural Societytourto Southern California. Gardens highlighted in
Santa Barbara include Lotusland, KeckGarden, andthe Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. LosAngelesgardens includethe Huntington Botani-
cal Gardens, GettyMuseum & Garden, Rancho SantaAna Garden, the privategardens ofChris Rosmini and John Greenlee, and more.
Landscape Design Basics
Dates & Times: Six-partcourse; Tuesdays, November 3 & 10, and Thursdays, November 5 & 12, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. each
night, and Saturdays, November 7 & 14, from 9 a.m. to Noon
Instructor: Keith Geller, LandscapeArchitect& Instructor
Location: Douglas Classroom, Union BayCampus
Fee: $75; pre-registration required, class size limited
Learn howtocreateyourown basic landscape plan bydevelopingan understandingofdesign principles and mechanics, site analysis, plant
selection principles, and more. Thiscourse is intended forbeginnersand includesfoureveninglectures,two Saturdayfieldtrips, and
homeworkassignments.
WSU
Practical Gardening Lectures
These entry level lectures and demonstrationsforbeginninggardenersare plannedJointlywiththeWSU Cooperative Extension Master
GardenerProgram, and are presented byexperiencedWSU MasterGardenersand Cooperative Extension staff.
Design Your Own Landscape
Date&Time: Thursday, October 15,from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Instructor: Kate Martin, Landscape Designer&WSU MasterGardener
Location: DouglasClassroom, Union BayCampus
Fee: $5; pre-registration required
Pruning Basics
Date&Time: Thursday, November 19,from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Instructor: Linelle Russ, Professional Gardener&PlantAmnestyAssistantDirector
Location: DouglasClassroom, Union BayCampus
Fee: $5; pre-registration required
design studio
These studios providethe opportunityto problem solvewith atop landscape designer. Theyare notforthose
individuals interested in designingtheirgardenfrom scratch, butratherareforpersons workingtocorrector
enhanceexistingiandscapes.
Each studio includesa briefdiscussion ofthefocustopic,followed byopportunitiesforeach attendee
todiscusstheir needswiththe designerwhilethe restofthe attendees listen to and participate in
the problem solvingdiscussionsthatensue. In ordertoenhancethe studioexperience, each student
isaskedto bringalonga scale drawingofthegarden area underconsideration, aswell as photos,
illustrationsorotherrelevantresources onthe siteto be discussed.
Focus on Wildlife Attracting Gardens
Date&Time: Saturday, October 10,from 9 a.m. to Noon
Instructor: Russell Link,WA DepartmentofFish &Wildlife
Location: DouglasClassroom, Union BayCampus
Fee: $25; pre-registration required, class size limitedto 12
&
youth family programs
For more information or to schedule any of the following programs, please contact the
Arboretum Education Office, Monday-Friday, at [phone]/8801.
Arboretum Explorer Packs
Leadyourown grouporfamilyon an exploration ofthe Arboretum. Packs arefilled with fieldguides, magnifying lenses, and activity
ideasto helpyou learn more aboutthe plants, animals, and habitatsfound intheArboretum.
Topics: Marsh Madness
Tree-tective
Dates &Times; Two-hour rentals available between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., 7 days a week,year-round
Fees: $15 per pack forgroups ofseven or more, $5 per packforgroups ofsix orfewer, FREEto
Arboretum Foundation memberfamilies; pre-registration andtwoweeks advance notice
required
Arboretum Adventures
Arboretum Adventure programs providechildren ages6-12the opportunitytoexplorethe natural worldthrough
interactivetoursand hands-on artand science activities.
Topics&Times: Leaves Galore, Sunday, October 18, from 2 to 4 p.m.
(Topic TBA), Sunday, November 15, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Greens Galore, Saturday, December 5,from 10 a.m. to Noon
Fees: FREE; pre-registration required
Location: GrahamVisitors Center,Washington ParkArboretum
Self-Guided Learning Opportunities
UsetheArboretum asyouroutdoorclassroom. This 230-acre, centrallylocated urbanforestoffersa wealth ofstudymaterial and experi-
mental opportunities,and wewill assistyou in planningyourvisitbyofferinginformation on specific subjectareas and plantcollections
free ofcharge. Groups of10 or more must scheduletheirvisitwith the Education Office by phoning(206) 543-8800.
School Program Tours
ExploretheArboretum! Trainedguides lead tours lasting60to 90 minutes.
Topics: DiscoverPlants(appropriateforgrades K-2)
Tree Walk (grades 1-6)
Wetland EcologyWalk(grades 1-6)
Lifecycle ofa Plant: Fantastic Fall (grades 3-6; October-Novemberonly)
Plants and People ofthe Northwest(grades 3-6)
Dates &Times; Tours are available between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., 7 days a week,year-round
Fees: $10 per15youth;threeweeksadvance registration required
&
walks
tours
Tour: Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden
Dates & Times: Section A,Thursday, October22, 9 a.m. to Noon
Section B,Thursday, October22, 1 to 4 p.m.
Section C, Friday, October23, 9 a.m. to Noon
Section D, Friday, October23, 1 to 4 p.m.
Guides: Richard Flartlage, Director/Curatorand
Michael Boswell, Flead Gardener, MillerBotanical Garden
Depart From: Departfrom the east parking lotadjacentto Douglas
Conservatory, Union BayCampus
Fee: $17,transportation provided; pre-registration required,
each section limited to 14 persons
Behind the Scenes
Behindthe Scenes isa staff-guidedfield study program designed toexplorethe plantcollections oftheWashington ParkArboretum.
Fall Foliage
Date&Time: Sunday, November 1, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Randall Hitchin,Collections Manager& Recorder,Washington ParkArboretum (WPA)
Location: Departfrom GrahamVisitors Center,WPA
Fee: $5general public, $3Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required
Guided Tours of the Arboretum
Enjoythe seasonal splendoroftheArboretum with itsgloriousfall foliage, orthe beautyofgrasses, barksand berries in the unique
WinterGarden. Encourageyourclub, seniorcenter,communitycenterororganization to sign upforone ofthese 60to 90 minutewalks.
Topics: Seasonal Interest
FosterIsland Ecology
Native Plants& Ethnobotany
Dates&Times: Guided hikes are available between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., 7 days a week, year-round
Fees: $15 per15general publicadults, $10 per15Arboretum Foundation members
Contact: Call 543-8800to reserve a guide; three weeks advance reservation required
Free Guided Arboretum Walks
EverySaturdayand Sundayat 1 p.m., FREE publictours departfrom the Graham VisitorsCenterintheArboretum. Walks highlightareas
and collections ofseasonal interest. Walks are notoffered in December, on holidays, oron Huskyhomefootball game Saturdays.
prop shop
Each sectionfocuses on a differentaspectofplantpropagation and includesa discussion ofthefeaturedtechnique, includingwhen
and with which plants itis bestused,followed bya demonstration ofskills,and hands-on practice by participantswheneverpossible.
Seed Collection, Cleaning, Storage & Pre-Treatments
Date&Time: Thursday, October8,from 7 to 9 p.m.
Instructor: Barbara Selemon,PlantPropagator, UWCenterforUrban Horticulture
Location: DouglasClassroom, Union BayCampus
Fee: $16general public, $14Arboretum Foundation members;
pre-registration required, classsize limited •
Native Plants from Hardwod Cuttings
This isthefinal section in a three-partseries ofnative plant propagation workshopscosponsored bythe UWCenterfor
Urban HorticultureandtheWashington Native PlantSociety.
Date&Time: Saturday, November14,from 9 a.m. to Noon
Instructor: Jim Ellingboe,Certified Nurseryman
Location: DouglasClassroom, Union BayCampus
Fee: $18; preregistration required, classsize limited
arboretum
plant
study program
Each section ofthis REVISED ongoingstudy programfocuses on a differentsetoftrees, shrubs, vines, andground covers inthe
Washington ParkArboretum,and includesfieldworkon plant identification, plusdiscussions ofplantselection, placement,and
function withinthe urban environment. Handoutswill include complete cultural informationforall the plants studied, plusa mapwill
be provided sothatstudents can markfavorite plantsforfuture reference orreturnvisits.
In each section you will studyat least 20 plants notcovered in anyothersection duringthe same calendaryear; over240 plants
will becovered inthetwelvesections annually. Plantswill be studied inthe season oftheirmostdistinguishingcharacteristics
(flowers,fruits, etc.).
Autumn, Section A: Saturday, October 10,from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Instructor; ScottConner,Consultant Horticulturist,ConnerEnterprises
Depart From: Graham VisitorsCenter,Washington ParkArboretum (WPA)
Fee: $20general public, $18Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required, classsize limited
Autumn, Section B: Saturday, October 24,from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Eric Gay, M.S. Student, UWCenterfor Urban Horticulture
Location: GrahamVisitorsCenter,WPA
Fee: $20general public, $18Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required, classsize limited
Autumn, Section Cl Saturday, November 7,from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Randall Hitchin,Collections Manager& Recorder,WPA
Location: GrahamVisitorsCenter,WPA
Fee: $20general public, $18Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required, class size limited
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af nature crafts
This series provides hands-on opportunitiesto make andtake home a varietyofplantand plant-related projects. Presented under
the leadershipoftheArboretum Foundation Natural Crafts StudyGroupandtheArboretum Foundation Education Committee, these
programs require advance registrationthroughtheArboretum Foundation office by phoning(206) 726-1954. Pleasedonotsend
registrations tothe University.
Photography Walk
Fall
Date&Time: Saturday, October31,from 9to 10:30 a.m.
Instructor: Richard McMahan
Location: GrahamVisitorsCenter,Washington ParkArboretum (WPA)
Fee: $15 non-members, $12Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required, limitedto 12 persons,
call [phone].
Corkscrew Willow Swag
Date&Time: Saturday, November 21,from 10 a.m. to Noon
Location: GrahamVisitorsCenter,WPA
Fee: $25 non-members, $20Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required, limitedto 15 persons,
call [phone].
Fresh Greenery Door Wreaths
Date&Time: Wednesday, December2,from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: GrahamVisitorsCenter,WPA
Fee: $25 non-members, $20Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required, limitedto 15 persons,
call [phone].
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arboretum foundation news
28th Annual Fall Bulb Sale demonstrationswill showyou howtocreate unique Arboretum Plan Presentations
items at home. Mostgreens forthis eventcome
Sunday, October4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Graham from Arboretum Foundation members’ gardens. Slide presentationsanddiscussionsaboutthe
VisitorsCenter,Washington ParkArboretum (WPA). Arboretum Plan (MasterPlan)can bescheduledfor
Plan a dazzlingspringgarden fromthiswide Pat Calvert Plant Sales groups of15 or more bycalling [phone].
selection ofunusual bulbsand otherplants. Call
325-4510formore information. Awidevarietyofplantsare always availablefor Plant Donations Sales
purchasefromthe PatCalvertGreenhouse inthe
Greens Galore Arboretum everyTuesdayfrom 10a.m. to Noon, The Plant Donations Department is openforthe
and thefirst Saturdayofthe month, 10 a.m. to 2 seasonthrough October(and will begin again next
Saturday, December5,from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., p.m. Arboretum FoundationVolunteersgrow plants March). Members sell favoritesfromtheirown
GrahamVisitorsCenter,WPA. Enhanceyourholiday from seeds orcuttingsfrom plants inthe collec- gardens atgreatprices. CurrenthoursareWednes-
decorationswithfreshgreens,garlands, cones, tionsoftheArboretum. days, 10 a.m. to Noon.
wreaths, and otherholidayitems. Avarietyofhow-to
lorthwest horticultural society news
Lectures,unlessnoted,are$5forNHSmembers,students Principles for Planting West Coast Flowers From the Garden Lecture
&seniors,$10fornomnembers;calltheNHSofficeat Gardens Lecture
[phone]. FlowersFrom theGarden, lecture bygarden designer
Principles forPlantingWestCoastGardens, lecture Sue Moss & MillerBotanical Garden Curator/Director
Fall Plant Sale byLosAngeles designerChris Rosmini,Wednesday, Richard Hartlage,Tuesday, November24, 7:30 p.m.,
Friday, September 25,from 4to 9 p.m. and September16, 7:30 p.m., NHS Hall, CUH. NHS Hall, CUH.
Saturday, September26,from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gardening with Martha Lecture
CUH. Widevarietyoftrees, shrubs, bulbs, ferns,
perennials. Don’t missthe last big plant sale ofthe GardeningatMargaret'sandGardeningwith Martha,
season!
lecture byMargaret Roach,editorofMartha Stewart
Living Magazine,Thursday, October22, 7:30 p.m.,
NHS Hall, CUH.
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Special Events ' •• ^ Prop Shop
Symposium: MaintainingthePerennial Garden $60 SeedCollection,Cleaning,etc. $16 $14
NewPlantConservation Program $10
Native Plantsfrom HardwoodCuttings $18
Gardening & Horticulture Programs
Arboretum Plant Study Program
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BonsaiWorkshop $60
SectionA(October10) $20 $18
PracticalTree&ShrubManagement $15 $12
Section B(October24) $20 $18
DwarfConifersforYourGarden $12 $10 SectionC(November7) $20 $18
GardensofSouthernCalifornia $10
Landscape DesignBasics $75
WSU Practical GardeningLectures:
DesignYourOwn Landscape $5
WSU PracticalGardeningLectures:
PruningBasics $5
Design Studio t
FocusonWildlifeAttractingGardens $25
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Tour: Elisabeth C. MillerBotanical Garden
SectionA(October22,9a.m.) $17
SectionB(October22, 1p.m.) $17 Numberofpeople requiringvegetarian meal (where applicable).
SectionC(October23,9a.m.) $17
SectionD(October23, 1 p.m.) $17
BehindtheScenes: Fall Foliage $5 $3 _J
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Awards of Note: Dr. Sarah Reichard has main building complex, were planted with and the Royal Horticultural Society’s The
been nominated for the 1999 Biodiversity the first installment of 24 varieties of Plant Finder Reference Library with
Leadership Awards given by the Bay Foun- perennials last fall, and 10 new selections sources for plants throughout Europe and
dation in honor of individuals who have were added late spring. A committee of North America. Also now available on the
demonstrated excellence in solving prob- staff and faculty is evaluating these plants public terminal is the Anderson Horticul-
lems relevant to conserving biodiversity. for their Northwest performance value in ture Library’s Plant Information Online
Sarah has also received a $15,000 grant categories such as bloom impact, plant service which provides a directory of
and a $10,000 match from the Bullitt vigor, and disease and insect resistance. North American nurseries, mail order
Foundation for her work in ex situ plant Wish List Items: A used (but not too old) sources, and citations to literature.
conservation (see the announcement of a slide projector for off-site public programs. AABGA Meeting In Seattle: The Center
related lecture on page one of this issue).
Students in the Hortorium need a laser and Arboretum will be hosting the Pacific
Valerie Easton and Martha Ferguson were
printer. The Arboretum Collections Man- Regional meeting of the American Asso-
honored at the Seattle Garden Club’s ager needs a laptop computer for field- ciation of Botanical Gardens & Arboreta
ACnonmumaulniMteyetAiwnagrda.s recipients of their 1998 work. If you or your company has recently October 16-17. The focus will be on plant
upgraded to new equipment and would like collections and regional experts will
Library Resumes Saturday Hours: Begin- to donate used items in good condition, address such topics as renovating older
ning September 12 the Miller Library is such as those mentioned above, please collections, conserving endangered
again open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Satur- contact Laura Lipton, Public Information species, and new garden design ideas.
day. Staff is available to answer questions, Specialist at [phone] or by email Arboretum Handbook for Sale: The Hand-
the multimedia station is up and running, at [email protected]. book originally designed for Arboretum
and new items fill the shelves. Library Book Sale: The Miller Library is guides is now available for sale to every-
Development News: Thanks so much to lucky enough to receive many gifts of one at the Arboretum Gift Shop. Kimberly
donor Maureen Connors for a used 486 books and journals, most of which go right Mills, Arboretum guide and editor at the
computer, printer, and computer table. into our collection, or onto the lending Seattle Post Intelligencer, Tamara
These will be shared by faculty and stu- shelves. When gifts are second copies, or Underhill, artist, and Kim Carney, layout
dents establishing a new native plant older editions, they’re saved for our annual artist, created the booklet which includes
restoration program at CUH. Thanks also book sale. This year’s sale will be Friday, Arboretum history, details on all the major
to major donors Orin and Althea Soest and September 25 and Saturday, September collections, and seasonal highlights.
Molbak’s for making possible our new 26 in conjunction with the NHS Plant Sale. Arboretum Kiosk: Now located outside
herbaceous display garden. Library CD-ROM and On-Line Resources: the Graham Visitors Center in the Arbore-
Evaluation Garden: The Union Bay campus The Miller Library added several new CD- tum is a large information kiosk. Funded
is one of three U.S. university trial sites ROMs over the summer, including Alan by a donation from an Arboretum Founda-
for new perennial plants developed at Armitage’s Photo-Library of Herbaceous tion member, the kiosk will assist visitors
Bressingham Gardens in Great Britain. Plants featuring over 7,000 photographs in discovering Arboretum resources even
Three planting islands, located west of the of annuals, bulbs, perennials and grasses. when the Center itself is closed.
&
news
volunteer opportunities
ArboretumGuideTraining:TheArboretum Guide VisitorsCenter. Positionsareeitherhalfdayor projects includeWoodland Garden on October
Training Program will be offered in Winter 1999. whole dayshifts once a week. Knowledge ofthe 13, and the WinterGarden on November 10.
ImmerseyourselfinArboretum collections, plant Arboretum required, guidetraininghelpful. Please Each work party is from 12:30to 3:30 p.m. Call
biology,and interpretationtechniques sothatyou call Josey Fastaat [phone] ifyou want Christina Pfeifferat(206) 328-4182 to sign up.
can shareyour new knowledgewith others. The more information. LearnAboutCUH/WPAVolunteerOpportuni-
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formore information oran application. hours eachweek. ContacttheArboretum Educa- specificsaboutthis half-dayorientation meeting,
Information DeskVolunteersatWPANeeded: tion Office at [phone]for information. contactJulie DeBarrat(206) 543-8800.
Greet peoplefrom all overtheworld; answer Arboretum MaintenanceVolunteers Needed: FrontDeskVolunteers: CUH Union Bayneeds
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