Urban Horticulture Presents

6 Pages·1992·0.46 MB·English

by  University of Washington. Center for Urban Horticulture. 65649

SUMMER 1 992 / Centerfor Urban Horticulture / Washington Park Arboretum / College of Forest Resources / University ofWashington / Vol. 9, No. 3
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This cooperative effort expands the joint TASK FORCES APPOINTED
The Center for Urban Horticulture is programming between WSU/King
committed to excellence in research, County Cooperative Extension and the Two Task Forces have been appointed to
teaching and public service in urban UWCenterfor Urban Horticulturewhich assist with the gathering of ideas for de-
horticulture. began in 1983. Many Northwest garden- velopment of the University of Washing-
ton Arboreta. The Task Force for Plant
ers and professionals arefamiliarwith the
WSU/UW Collections for Academic Programs will
other cooperative programs
such as ProHort Seminars & Newsletter, work to assemble ideas for the collec-
CENTER NEWS Master Gardener Lecture Series, Master tions themselves. The Task Force for
Plant Collections for Public Service Pro-
Gardener Training, and the Master Gar-
dener Plant Clinic on weekends atWash- grams will gather ideas on how these
collections could be used. Anyone inter-
ington Park Arboretum. Additional coop-
ested in sharing ideas or wanting more
ULTIMATE PLANT CLINIC erative efforts are also being planned.
information should contact Tim Hohn or
Two major universities in the state, John Wott at the Center.
Washington State University and the
ACADEMIC ADVISORY
^University of Washington, have joined
COMMITTEE
ogether to operate the Washington Gar- HORT FIELD DAY
den Clinic. This walk-in clinic is being A CUH Academic Advisory Committee
held each Monday evening, 4 to 8 p.m., has been appointed to advise the Dean of The annual Hort Field Day was held ear-
at the Center for Urban Horticulture. the College of Forest Resources, the Di- lier this spring (April 28) at CUH. Co-
sponsored by the Washington Associa-
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the King County Master Gardeners, but academic programs in research, teaching dents from local vo-hort programs, land-
with additional services available. Clin- and public service. scape contractors and Center staff. Stu-
ics feature home gardening advice, plant This committee is currently reviewing dents participated in nine different skill
pest and disease diagnosis, garden plant long-range academic direction and goals events such as line trimming and patio
identification and library study and re- as reflected in our mission statement, building, with events being judged by
search resources. Forgarden plant identi- analyzing academic courses and cur- contractors. Schools participating in-
fication, bring leaves and branches with ricula, helping to define interdisciplinary cluded Enumclaw, Franklin Pierce (1st
fruitorflowers; on-the-spot identification projects and facility use, reviewing fac- place team award), Kent Schools,
is available. ulty vacancies, and lending leadership to Lynnwood, and Tahoma.
The clinics are conducted by: WSU/King the academic field of urban horticulture
County Master Gardeners, coordinated and urban forestry.
by Extension Agent George Pinyuh and Members of this committee are: Rod UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULA
Master Gardener Coordinator Mary
Bailey, Evergreen Services Corporation;
Robson; University of Washington Otis Shelley Farber, Washington State Depart- As of this past spring our new under-
Douglas Hyde Hortorium, coordinated ment of Natural Resources; Rita graduate curricula had one student en-
by CUH Acting Director Clement Hummel, Washington State University- rolled, while several others are having
Hamilton; Elisabeth C. Miller Library, co- Puyallup; Karl Hutterer, Burke Museum; their academic records reviewed for pos-
ordinated by Librarians Valerie Easton Jean Jacoby, Seattle University; Dorothy sible participation. The Center has insti-
and Laura Lipton. Each clinic will be Raedeke, Raedeke & Associates. Also tuted a recruitment program hoping to
staffed by at leastone representative from serving from the University of Washing- increase enrollment numbers for this fall.
each of these units. The Miller Library is ton are: P. Dee Boersma, Institute for For more information, contact John Wott
now open each Monday evening so that Environmental Studies; Marc Miller, Ma- at 543—861 6.
clinic participants and other library users rine Affairs; Sally Mussetter, English; Ri-
nay have after-work access to the large chard Untermann, Landscape Architec-
number of books, journals, catalogs and ture; Larry Bliss, Botany; Liz Van
other resources available. These evening Volkenburgh, Botany; Richard Walker,
Library hours are being funded by a
Botany.
grant from the Northwest Horticultural
Society.
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PUBLIC CONIFER ID WALK PLANT PALETTE
HORTICULTURE
August 1 Field lectures providing in-depth infor-
LECTURE SERIES Meet at Red Square entrance to Suzzallo mation on specific Arboretum plant col-
lections. Leave from Graham Visitors
Library
Parking at CUH is in a University parking Center in Washington Park Arboretum.
lot; individuals are responsible for their Conifer recognition can be confusing for No pre-registration required.
own $1.—50 parking fees (note this rate hFoormtuenagtaerldyentehresreanadreprmoafnesysitonaaxlosnoamliikce,.
increase effective July 1). Ticket
spitters accept quarters only. Parking at tactile and other traits useful for identify- BROAD-LEAFED
GVC/WPA is free. ing the genus and species of our many EVERGREEN TREES
conifers. Jenks Farmer helps you learn to
recognize characteristics of campus July 18
conifers.
BROWN BAG $5, payable at the door
GARDEN TALKS 9 to 1 1 a.m., Graham Visitors Center
LASTING IMPRESSIONS Broad-leafed evergreen trees can provide
Informal lectures, walks on a variety of an interesting foliage alternative to coni-
horticultural topics. First and third September 1 fers. Arboretum Curator Tim Hohn leads
Wednesdays of each month, 12:10 to HUB, Room 304 this tour of these year-round winners
12:50 p.m. FREE. Usually held in HUB, including many which are smaller in
UW
room 304, campus, unless other- What do silica gel, microwave ovens, stature and perfect for the urban land-
wise noted. rafters and glycerine all have in com- scape. Many ofthe plants viewed will be
mon? Each is related to a method of in flower or fruit.
drying or preserving plants. Dave
INSECT ID WALK Stockdale shares techniques for drying,
pressing and preserving herbs and PLANT ENTHUSIAST
July 1 flowers. All are easily done at home.
Meet at Red Square Entrance to Suzzallo Create your own lasting impressions! Regional experts present in-depth lec-
Library tures on specific plant groups. Programs
held at CUH. No pre-registration
Is it sucking, UchWewing, or secreting? Dr. PLANTS AND GARDENS required.
Robert Gara, Professor of Forest En-
OF THE WORLD
tomology, examines pest problems on
campus trees. Learn to recognize symp- THYME FOR GRAY HERBS
toms of insect activity, and work to Unique combination oftravelogue, plant
examination, and people and plant cul-
identify potential tree pests. Bring July 8
those curious specimens from home for tural information. Meets at CUH. No pre-
registration required; program fees in- $2, payable at the door
identification. CUH
clude refreshments. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.,
Gray-foliaged herbs are often used to
TAXONOMY WALK highlight other colors in the garden.
BLOOMS BELOW AND Some also provide sweet and pungent
July 15 DOWN UNDER fragrances, and many are drought toler-
ant. Janice Peltier discusses the selection,
Meet at the Red Square Entrance to September 28
placement, and culture of herbs such as
Suzzallo Library
$5, payable at the door wormwood, lavender and more. Sliaes
Learn to identify plants the scientific way. 7 to 9 p.m., CUH and live specimens will help you dis-
Mark Rains reviews the basic terminol- cover the subtle differences.
ogy of plant parts and how to communi- Part I: Landscape Plants of Australia
cate correctly using plant names. Work Phillip Edwards, horticulturist with Rob-
together to recognize and classify cam- ert Shinbo and Associates, will relate ex- MASTER GARDENER
pus trees by family and genus (and periences as a southern hemisphere nurs-
species) based on the principles of eryman and highlight landscape selec- Practical gardening information for all,
taxonomy. WSU
tions that are popular, exotic, or native to presented by Master Gardeners.
his down under hometown. Programs held at CUH. No pre-registra-
tion required.
NATIVE PLANT WALK Part II: A Bounty of Blooms from Bogota
Colombia is the world's second largest
August 5 exporter of cut flowers. Enjoy scenic GARDEN CUT-UPS
Meet at the Red Square Entrance to views of countryside and production
areas as Johna Beall and Rustin Aston of July 1
Suzzallo Library
Beall's Roses trace the path of cut roses $2 (payable at the door)
Lower water use. Lower maintenance. from greenhouse production near CUH
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.,
Hardiness. Beauty. There are many justi- Bogota, to importation in Miami, through
fications for using native plants in your distribution to outlets in Seattle. Creating new plants from cuttings can be
home landscape. CUH students will lead _ x v f\ - v \ easy using your basic knowledge of plant
this campus field study of a number of propagation. Learn successful tech-
elegant native plants, and discuss their niques for taking and making cuttings of
needs and uses. Northwest garden plants from a WSU
Master Gardener.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JUNE/JULY 1992
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 p.m.WPA 21 4-8p.m.CUH 22 23 8:30a.m.CUH* 24 25 26 27
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SundaysatOneTour Washington Garden TaxonomyWalk GardenCutUps Broad-leafed
03 Clinic EvergreenTrees W5
1 p.m.WPA 19 4-8p.m.CUH 20 6:30p.m.CUH* 21 22 6:30p.m.CUH* 23 24 8:30a.m.CUH* 25
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1 p.m.WPA 26 4-8p.m.CUH 27 6:30p.m.CUH 28 29 30 8a.m.CUH* 31
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7p.m.CUH
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inLandscaping
AUGUST
1992
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10a.m.WPA 1
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SEPTEMBER 1992
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1 p.m.WPA 6 4-8p.m.CUH 7p.m.CUH 8 10a.m.WPA 9 7:40p.m.CUH 10 11 12
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1 p.m.WPA 27 4-8p.m.CUH 28 29 30
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7p.m.CUH
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7p.m.CUH
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BonsaiAssociation
CUH = Center for Urban Horticulture WPA = Washington Park Arboretum Noon-4 p.m. WPA
HUB = Husky Union Building * = Fee Master Gardener Clinic
PLEASURES PRESERVED ELISABETH C. MILLER URBAN
LIBRARY NEWS HORTICULTURE
August 20
7:30 to 8:30 p.m., CUH The Library has received agenerousgiftof COURSES
$2 (payable at the door) $10,000 from the Northwest Horticul-
tural Society to fund extended hours and You must PRE-REGISTER for all CUH
Dried flowers and foliage from summer public outreach in 1 992. The library will classes and tours. Registrations are con-
gardens can provide lasting pleasure now beopen year-round on Mondayeve- firmed upon receipt of payment; confir-
throughout the winter months. Master
nings until 8 p.m. Besides providing con- mations include class location and sug-
Gardeners share plant preservation tech- venient evening hours for our many pub- gested special equipment or materials
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your garden year-round! during the Monday evening Washington sponsibility of the student; parking ticket
Garden Clinic. spitters accept quarters only.
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FOR FALL Society Dictionary of Gardening. This on different days. Note DATES & TIMES
September 7 magnificent, just-issued revision in four listings for individual classes.
1 volumes isa giftfrom ConstanceMcCord.
CUH
7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Additional gifts were received in the
$2 (payable at the door) spring from the Arboretum Foundation,
UW URBAN/SUBURBAN
the Botany Department Herbarium,
Patio pots aren'tjust for summer annuals. and the estate of Ken Gambrill. We will JUNGLE TOUR
Learn to choose plants and shrubs that
also be purchasing new materials with a
will keep your container garden colorful
gift presented recently by the Greater Zoological horticulture is part science,
throughout the fall and winter. Master Tacoma Community Foundation. part art, and part theater. Join us for some
Gardeners share ideas for planning
of each!
and planting attractive, yet practical This summer is a perfect time to use the
containers. library's resources on xeriscaping (water- First, tour Nort—hwest Trek Wildlife Park
conserving landscaping), irrigation, and near Eatonville 435 acres ofserene for-
drought-tolerant plant selections. est, wetland and meadowland serving as
Summer library hours are: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m home to native animals. Jim Barborinas,
Mondays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday Trek's consultant landscape designer,
through Friday. discusses native plant selection and
placement as we walk through this
unique animal park. Afterwards, enjoy a
tram ride through the rangeland habitat,
REGISTRATION FORM -\ and visit the butterfly atrium.
Urban Horticulture Courses Then enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of
Woodland Park Zoo's Tropical
COURSE FEE STUDENT NAME(S) TOTAL Rainforest BEFORE it officially opens.
Sue Maloney, the zoo's Horticulturist,
$ highlights the rare plants, planting and
construction techniques, and unusual
practices used to createthis urban jungle.
Afterwards, roam the zoo and leave
whenever you're ready!
Tour departs from and returns to Wood-
land Park Zoo Parking lot. Fee does not
include sack lunch or Zoo parking fee;
does include entry fees.
GUIDES: Jim Barborinas, Consultant For-
CHECK ENCLOSED FOR $_ ester, Urban Forestry Services; Sue
Checks payable to University of Washington. No bank cards. Registrations filled in order Maloney, Horticulturist, Woodland Park
Zoo
received. Limited class enrollment; classes fill rapidly, so register early. Portion of fee may
cover refreshments and speaker expenses. DATE & TIME: June 24, 8 a.m. to 3:30
Refunds: Requests must be in writing or in person. Requests received 7 days or less from first p.m.
class meeting have a $3.00 handling fee deducted. No refunds after the first class meeting.
FEE: $40
NAME Phone: Day_ _Evening_
ADDRESS
Telephones
Street City State ZIPCode CUH—685-8033
Mail payment and registration to: A Gift of Learning: Give a gift 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, weekdays
Urban Horticulture Courses, GF-15 certificate in the amount of one of the
WPA—
University of Washington courses. Call 685-8033 for details. 543-8800
Seattle, Washington 98195 1 0 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays
Noon to 4 p.m., weekends
TUFA TIME! Two-Day Tour!
Coping With Drought:
MT. RAINIER PLANT
GARDENING WITH Learn to make your own simulated stone ECOLOGY TOUR
NATIVE PLANTS planter from a peat moss and cement
recipe known as hypertufa. Students will The rugged beauty of Mt. Rainier has
From our rich native Northwest flora construct a small container during class been shaped by mud flows, frost, ava-
come many attractive, outstanding and gain the skills for making larger or lanche, and erosion. This two-day field
plants indispensable to home gar- more varied c—ontainers at home. Come study explores the relationships between
dens. Many native plants make appro- ready to work and join in the fun! terrain and the plants and animals of The
priate choi—ces for lower water use INSTRUCTOR: Barbara Selemon, Propa- Mountain.
lNaonrdthswceaspte,s anadcnuartrievnetscfounnccetrinoninwetlhle gator, CUH On Friday, hike to Panorama Point to
study the ecology of sub-alpine wild-
in lower maintenance gardens. Dr. DATE & TIME: July 23, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
flower meadows and the alpine zone.
Art Kruckeberg, author of Gardening
with Native Plants of the Pacific FEE: $25, includes all materials That evening we'll stay in cabins at the
Northwest: An Illustrated Guide, will UW's Charles L. Pack Experimental For-
share his experience and knowledge est; be prepared for entertainment!
in selecting and growing native plants TACOMA GARDEN TOUR Saturday features studies of plants on the
in this informative lecture. Come pre- drier side of the mountain. We'll drive to
pared with questions! Tacoma's treasures await—join us for Sunrise and hike up to the unique alpine
INSTRUCTOR: Art KruckebergU, W tThaiscomunaiqgauredentsou.rEnojfoytawopriovuattestgaanrddienng tundra on nearby Burroughs Mountain.
Emeritus Professor of Botany, as interpreted for us by its designer while Registration deadline is July 20;
DATE & TIME: July 7, 7 to 9 p.m. learning about the problem solving tour size limited
and creative processes involved in
FEE: $10, pre-registration required GUIDE: Jeffrey Braatne, Postdoctoral Re-
creating this garden. After enjoying a UW
search Associate,
snack, continue on to a more widely
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known Tacoma treasure Lakewold. DATE & TIME: July 31, 8 a.m. through
"GOOD LUCK CITY" Our guided tour of Lakewold will focus August 1 , 6 p.m.
GARDEN TOUR on the history and unusual plant materi-
FEE: $98; fee includes travel, lodging, all
als of this well-designed garden.
meals except first day's lunch
Vancouver is known as the "Good Luck Tour size is limited; pre-register early.
City". It is also a city where gardeners
take advantage of good weather and GUIDE: Dan Boroff, Dan Boroff Designs;
good views to create spectacular private Lakewold Guides
retreats. Join us and visit three such gar- DATE & TIME: July 25, 8:30 a.m. to 2 MAJOR TREE AND
dens. First, visit a narrow city garden p.m. SHRUB INSECTS
where foliage and perennials maximize
beauty in minimal space. Next, view a FEE: $28, includes transportation and
WSDA
hillside garden with dazzling coastal snacks Earns 3 hours Pesticide
views. Finally, enjoy a "plant lover's Recertification Credit
paradise" oftrees, shrubs and mixed bor- Recognizing the early symptoms of in-
ders south of Vancouver. FREE FAMILY PROGRAM! sect infestation, the potential for damage,
Tour size is limited; pre-register early. "BOTANICAL" ORIENTEERING and understanding the lifecycles ofcom-
mon pests will allow for effective man-
DATE & TIME: July 11,8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Orienteering is a sport and technique agement. Learn to diagnose major tree
FEE: $45, does not include sack lunch that involves, quite simply, learningto and shrub insect problems and review
find your way through the woods—. We integrated pest management techniques
have just the woods for you our to reduce or eliminate them. Bring
AUTUMN BOUNTY own Washington Park Arboretum. samples from home for identification and
First, local experts will teach you the discussion.
— skillsofmap readingand usingacom-
Sure it seems a little early but the truth pass. Then, put those skills to the test Class also qualifies for the Pest Manage-
is, to enjoy the inc—redNibOleWbounty of a fall as we roam the Arboretum to find ment category of the Achievement
vegetable garden is the time to Program.
specific specimen plants based on our
begin. Learn how to plan, prepare, plant,
manage and harvest the wide array topographical maps. This is a fun—fam- INSTRUCTOR: Gene Davidson, Consult-
ily activity (for kids of all ages) so ant Entomologist, USAID
of delicious vegetable crops easily
see you there!
grown during the fall and winter iri the DATE & TIME: August 4, 6:30 to 9:30
Northwest. COORDINATOR: DougSprugel, Pro- p.m.
UW
WSU fessor of Forest Ecology,
INSTRUCTOR: Holly Kennell, FEE: $19
Cooperative Extension DATE & TIME: August 1 , 1 0 to 1 1 :30
a.m.
DATES & TIMES: July 21, 6:30 to 9:30
p.m. LOCATION: Graham Visitors Center,
WPA
FEE: $15
FEE: FREE
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WASHINGTON PARK NORTHWEST
ARBORETUM
ARBORETUM NEWS HORTICULTURAL
FOUNDATION NEWS
SOCIETY NEWS
The Washington Park Arboretum is a liv- FALL BULB SALE. The AF Bulb Sale is
ing museum of woody plants for re- PLANT SALE TIME AGAIN! The 20th an- scheduled for October 4-5 at the Gra-
search, education, conservation, and nual NFHS Plant Sale, "The Plant Lovers ham Visitors Center. A wide variety of
display. Plant Sale", will be held September 25, interesting and unusual bulbs will be
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Arboretum Tours & Activities: 1 0 a.m. to 5 p.m., and September 26, 1 available don't miss out! Call the Ar-
a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Center for Urban boretum Foundation at 325-4510 for
SUNDAYS AT ONE (1 p.m.), Arboretum Horticulture. There will be lectures, spe- further information.
guides lead tours every Sunday highlight- cial events, and refreshments available
ing plants of seasonal interest. FREE. as well as the wide range ofplants, bulbs, SUCCESSFUL SALE. The Spring Plant
EXPLORERS' WALK, second Wednesday tools and books that local gardeners have Sale, held in May, was a great success.
(NEW DAY!) of every month from 10 come to anticipate. tMeaernsywthhoankpsutgothtiostshheohwuntdorgeetdhseorf—vomlousnt-
a.m. to Noon. Summer dates are: July 8, In preparation for this event, volunteers especially, sale Chairperson Larry
August 1 2 and September 9. FREE. have been busily wo—rking within several Mayhew.
SPECIAL TOURS for school classes, gar- sale departments including trees,
den clubs and other interested groups shrubs, perennials, bulbs, ferns, azaleas,
can be arranged with three weeks' ad- rhododendrons, bonsai, dahlias, peo- Continuing Education Staff
vance notice by calling 543-8800. nies, and herbs. Experts from each de- John A. Wott, Associate Director, CUH
partment will be available at the sale to
GRAHAM VISITORS CENTER (including answer questions. Garden ornaments Dave Stockdale, Coordinator, CUH
the Arboretum Foundation Gift Shop) is and a harvest of dried flowers and herbs Lynda Ransley, Coordinator, WPA
open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will also be available for purchase. This—is ).
and from Noon to 4 p.m. on weekends, the area's last major sale ofthe season Rebecca Johnson, Building Services
Coordinator
VOLUNTEERS are always welcome! If so don't miss out!
you are interested in volunteering at the For more information about the sale or Jean Robins, Program Assistant
Arboretum/Graham Visitors Center, call any other NHS activities, please call Jan Jenks Farmer, Graduate Assistant
543-8800 for information. 527-1794.
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The Washington State University MAS-
TER GARDENERS will be at Graham
Visitors Center every Saturday and Sun-
day from Noon to 4 p.m. to answer your A
gardening questions.
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College of Forest Resources NONPROFIT ORG.
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