HBG Columns Nov-Dec-Jan 2016

H U N T S V I L L E B O T A N I C A L G A R D E N

VOL. 35, NO.4 • NOVEMBER-DECEMBER-JANUARY 2015-2016

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

New Guest Welcome Center - Groundbreaking Update - page 3

Galaxy Info page 4

2 | Huntsville Botanical Garden | www.hsvbg.org

from the CEO

WEBSITE: www.hsvbg.org

HOURS:April - September: Monday - Saturday, 9 AM - 6 PM Thursday, 9 AM - 8 PM Sunday, 12 - 6 PMOctober - March: Monday - Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM Sunday, 12 - 5 PM

GARDEN OF EAT’N:256-830-4447 ext. 224Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 AM - 2 PM Menu available at www.hsvbg.org

TELEPHONE:Garden Attendant: 256-830-4447 + ext.Fax: 256-830-5314Garden Departments: Butterfly Releases/Memorials, ext. 294 Development, ext. 242 Education: 256-837-4344 or 256-837-4104 Facility Rental, ext. 237, 243 Group Tours, ext. 223 Membership, ext. 229 Shoppe at the Garden, ext. 221 Sponsorships, ext. 239 Volunteers, ext. 238

SENIOR STAFF:

CEO | Paula Steigerwald

VP Advancement | Cynthia Potts VP Communications/ Programming Donna KrabillVP Operations | Kathy GilderDirector of Development | Amy Hamilton Director of Education | Soozi Pline Director of Horticulture | Niki Sothers Director of Marketing | Carol Casey Director of Visitor Services | Melissa Riley

BOARD OF DIRECTORSLinda Green, ChairmanJohn AllenCynthia AlmodovarMG (Ret.) Joe BergantzPenny BillingsPaul BogosianLynn CardenLTG (Ret.) Mark CurranEdna DeenerMike DeMaioribusKyle FindlayCindy GrayMary GriffithDavid HarbargerWarne HeathMarc JacobsonTerry LewisBeth RichardsonEmily RobertsonChris RobinsonReba RogersJan SmithBill StenderJay StoweMG (Ret.) Al SullivanKathi Tew

ADVISORY BOARDTerry Bradford, ChairmanShirley BrownCarole Anne EllersMary Grace EvansKerry FehrenbachJeff GronbergEric MillsTony OsaniDr. Ken RivenbarkDr. Jim RogersBeth SippelCarol Tevepaugh

FOUNDATION BOARDJohn Wynn, ChairmanPhylis BaronBobby BradleyDavid LucasRoy NicholsJohn PurdyLinda SmithBill SnoddyJohn StallworthMiddie ThompsonBeth Wise

informationGENERAL INFORMATION GARDEN BOARD MEMBERS

HOLIDAY SCHEDULEThe Garden and the Shoppe at the Garden observe the following holidays:

Thanksgiving Day(closed all day, normal hours for Galaxy of Lights)

Christmas Eve(closes at 2 PM, normal hours for Galaxy of Lights)

Christmas Day(closed all day, normal hours for Galaxy of Lights)

News Year’s Eve(closes at 2 PM, normal hours for Galaxy of Lights)

New Year’s Day(closed all day, normal hours for Galaxy of Lights)

Garden of Eat’n will be closed December 24 - January 3, reopening January 4 at 11 AM

MISSION:

Our Garden will achieve world-class recognition by balancing year-round botanical displays, strong educational programs and specialized research. The unique aspect of our Garden will be the blending of traditional botanical garden elements, the aesthetic heritage of our region, the conservation of our natural resources, and our thrust into the future.

Galaxy of Lights turns 20 years old!!!HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GALAXY! What is truly amazing is the vision of those early volunteers that made it possible for the Garden to grow. First came a few lighted displays and then it grew into this nearly 2 mile extravaganza that is now a regional tradition for so many families. Their standards of excellence became the basis of how the Garden was to operate for years to come.

We adopted several principles from Galaxy as the Garden staff and others developed additional events and exhibits.

ALWAYS ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS! Without them, there would be no Garden. It’s the community’s Garden.

DELIVER FRESHNESS AND QUALITY EVERY YEAR New elements, new arrangements, well-executed and checked for performance.

SUPPORT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Sometimes free offerings, sometimes Give-Back Days.

HAVE A FIVE-YEAR PLAN AND VISION FOR THE FUTUREBOY, do we!! A new Guest Welcome Center is needed and is happening!

The Garden would not have the revenue to be where we are, if it were not for Galaxy. We offer our sincere thanks to each person that has participated and attended over the years. Last year, Galaxy of Lights gave more than $500,000 back to the Garden, thus making a tremendous impact in our public engagement and our revenue.

As we look to the future, we plan to break ground in January 2016 on the new Guest Welcome Center. Although it is not ideal for weather, it will not interrupt Galaxy of Lights, protecting family tradition and securing funds that operate the Garden year round. Please come enjoy the Galaxy of Lights with your families, whether walking with family and dogs, or driving with friends and neighbors….and then watch the website for date and time of the ground-breaking! This Welcome Center will begin a new day for our Garden to flourish. The vision that was shared 20 years ago by Galaxy and even earlier by our founders is coming to a Garden near you!

Paula Steigerwald, CEO

www.hsvbg.org | Huntsville Botanical Garden | 3

featured events

We are thrilled to announce that we will break ground

on our spectacular new Guest Welcome Center on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 2 pm.

The board, staff, consultants, ar-chitect and builder have worked tirelessly for more than a year to create this stunning southern style building that promises to be a Huntsville icon. The new building will provide a strong sense of arrival, expedite guest check-in and improve orien-tation to the Garden. A larger gift shop and café will provide great shopping and casual dining.

The Guest Welcome Center offers three magnificent rental facilities for the most formal events to informal or casual events. The Grand Hall will seat up to 350 guests, the Car-riage House will entertain up to 150 guests and the gorgeous glass Conservatory will host up to 40 guests. Depending on construction progress, we begin accepting Spring 2017 rentals in Spring 2016.

Most importantly, this endeavor will provide new resources that will allow the Garden to grow, remain relevant and become an even better place for the community and future generations.

So mark your calendar and join us for the official groundbreaking cer-emony at 2 pm, January 20, 2016. Then stay tuned and watch our

progress through our E-blast, website, and Facebook page or come out for a visit and watch us grow!

Visit our website for additional information. If you would like to make a contribution to this project, please contact Paula Steigerwald at [email protected] or 256-830-4447 ext. 231 or Cynthia Potts at [email protected] or 256-830-4447 ext. 242. Naming opportunities available.

Dream No Small DreamsWe are breaking ground!

Groundbreaking for new Guest Welcome Center Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 2pm


featured event

Santa, twinkling lights and a walk in the snow - it must be the Galaxy of Lights, a holiday tradition in Huntsville for 20 years!

Changes are being made this year to lessen the wait time. To enhance the experience, two animated displays, “Helicopter with Dog Sled”, and “Helicopter Delivers Tree” have been added. Also new is “Doctor Santa”, a display inspired by a heartwarming Norman Rockwell painting of a doctor taking care of a little girl’s doll.

This year we will offer a $5 military discount at the gate each Monday in December. As in previous years, we will collect coats, blankets, mittens, non-perishable food items and pet food. A $1 discount is given when a donation of any of these items is made. We are also a drop-off point for Toys for Tots.

The Garden is ever-mindful of the needs of the community. Look for our tree on the Tinsel Trail in downtown Huntsville and join us for the parade downtown on the evening of December 17.

WALKING NIGHTSFriday, November 13 – Monday, November 16Friday, November 20 – Tuesday, November 24Dog Walking Nights – November 16 & 235:30 PM – 7:30 PM

WALKING NIGHT ADMISSIONMEMBERS: Adults $6; Children 3+ $3; Dogs $1NON-MEMBERS: Adults $7; Children 3+ $4; Dogs $1No advance ticket sales for Walking Nights

DRIVING NIGHTSThanksgiving – January 2, 2016*5:30 pm - 9:00 PM

*Galaxy of Lights is closed Monday, November 30 for the Galaxy 5k and Tuesday, December 1 for the Galaxy 3k Holiday Dash.

DRIVING NIGHT ADMISSIONPassenger Car - $25/car (Up to 10)Vans & Tour Buses - $25 for up to 10 people - $3 each add’l person(Tour bus driver is free)

PURCHASE TICKETSAT THE GATE: $25(Many nights discounted to $20. See hsvbg.org for “at the gate” rates per night. Monday nights are military discount nights.)

ONLINE: Tickets available at www.hsvbg.org

SHOPPE AT THE GARDEN: $20 ($15 for members). Season passes and sets of 5 also available.

**Over$3,000in prizes!!!

Galaxy 5k logos

Galaxy 3k holiday dash

Galaxy 5k logos

Galaxy 3k holiday dash

RACE SPONSORS:

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GALAXY OF LIGHTS 3k HOLIDAY DASH » TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 6:30 PMIf serious running is not your speed then join us for the more relaxed pace of the Galaxy of Lights 3k Holiday Dash. Santa will be present handing out candy canes, posing for photos and collecting those all-important holiday wish lists. Wear your tacky sweaters, light yourself up and don your reindeer ears. Registration fees for ages 11 & over $25, age 10 and under is $15 and 3 and under are free. Late registration fees will apply after November 20th with an additional $10 per age category. Long sleeve t-shirts are available for all participants registered by November 20th and as available after November 20th.

Check the website for all information and registration. www.hsvbg.org**Galaxy of Lights 5k is November 30th and has very limited availability. Check our website for current status.


eventsHOLIDAY COOKING & BRINING CLASSTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 176 – 7:30 PM » NICHOLS ARBOR

Enjoy an evening of fun while learning a few new recipes and brining techniques. Delicious appetizer, salads, side dish and turkey will be demonstrated and sampled. Harvey Cotten will join the team from Organic Herbal Cooking for an informative and entertaining evening. Refreshing holiday beverages served along with take home recipe cards and hand-outs.

Members $25; Non-Members $30.Please visit wwwhsvb.org for tickets or contact Tamara Huron at [email protected] or 256-830-4447, ext. 241.

LUNCH WITH IN BLOOMTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1911:30 AM – 12:30 PM » MURRAY HALL

Start the holiday season with Huntsville’s most beloved flower design experts! Enjoy a delightful lunch buffet followed by a fun and enlightening presentation by Ron and Mark, the creative founders of In Bloom. The talk will include notions of holiday décor at its best.

Members $25; Non-Members $30.Contact Tamara Huron at [email protected] with questions or call 256-830-4447, ext. 241.

SOUTHERN TRADITIONS LUNCH WITH DR. KEN RIVENBARK TUESDAY, DECEMBER 811:30 AM – 12:30 PM » MURRAY HALL

Join us for an appetizing lunch and special Traditions of Christmas presentation by Dr. Ken Rivenbark. Ken is the host of Southern Heirlooms cable television show airing in various cities across the South.

The presentation will highlight the joys of celebrating Christmas with families, creating new traditions and preserving your treasured family heirlooms.

Rivenbark is the owner of Rivenbark & Roper Antiques in Huntsville. Don’t miss this oppor-tunity to meet him as he shares his passion for heirlooms in the season of Christmas.

Members $25; Non-Members $30.Contact Tamara Huron at [email protected] with questions or call 256-830-4447, ext. 241.

SATURDAY WITH SANTA SATURDAY, DECEMBER 52 SEATINGS » 10 AM & 12 PM » NICHOLS ARBOR

Join us for a festive fun event. Enjoy delicious, kid-friendly food, holiday crafts and play with powdery cold snow. Bring your camera and dress the kids for one-on-one time with Santa.

Pick your time and reserve your space; res-ervations are required. Don’t miss this merry event that will bring holiday smiles to the tots.

Members $12; Non-Members $15.Tickets can be purchased at hsvbg.org or in the Shoppe at the Garden. Contact Tamara Huron at [email protected] with questions or call 256-830-4447, ext. 241.

WHOOPING CRANE PRESENTATIONTHURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 20166:30 – 8:00 PM » NICHOLS ARBOR SPEAKER: LIZZIE CONDONKeeping Whooping Cranes Safe CoordinatorInternational Crane Foundation

Over 12,000 Sandhill Cranes along with several pairs of Whooping Cranes spend the winter at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge right

here in our own backyard! Whooping Cranes are the rarest of all cranes and the tallest birds in North America. They stand five feet tall and have a seven to eight foot wingspan. Want to learn more? Come hear Lizzie speak then head on over to the Wheeler NWR January 9 for the Crane Festival!

Tickets $5. Contact Soozi Pline for more infor-mation: [email protected] or 256-837-4344.

Get your best girlfriend and head to the Garden for an evening of fun and creativity. Make a take-home craft and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres. Beer and wine available for purchase. Here’s what we have planned!

VINTAGE 70’S CATTAIL CRAFTSFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 66:30-8:30PM ANDERSON EDUCATION CENTER CLASSROOMTaught by Soozi Pline & Misty Hertzig

NATURE INSPIRED HANDMADE EARRINGS & PENDANTSFRIDAY, JANUARY 156:30-8:30PM ANDERSON EDUCATION CENTER CLASSROOMTaught by Soozi Pline & Pam McAlpine

Members $30, Non-members $40Register online at hsvbg.org or contact Soozi Pline at [email protected] or 256-837-4344.

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OutSip Snack Create!

JANUARY 16 – FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Beaks & BarksBeaks & Barks returns to the Garden mid-January. For the birding enthusiasts, you’ll be able to explore the Lewis Birding Trail, included on the North Alabama Birding Trail, and be part of the global Great Back Yard Bird Count February 12–15, 2016.

For the “Barks” part of Beaks & Barks, bring your favorite four-legged friend to the Garden each day to stretch your legs and theirs and play some fetch in our “No Leash Zone”. Your dog can play there off-leash with his pals while you make friends with other pet parents. Then you both can enjoy the Garden while strolling, on-leash, on the pet paths.

Garden membership or admission $1 per dog or $10 PawPass for the season.


education&volunteer info

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Evelyn LucasIn December of 1979, fourteen individuals met to discuss the formation of a botanical garden in Huntsville, Alabama. Four years later a master plan was in place, and well… you all know the rest of the story. Evelyn Lucas was one of those fourteen individuals with a dream and a plan.

In early July, the Garden lost a treasure when Evelyn Lucas passed away. She served as founder, president and board member of the Garden, and for many years volunteered for Galaxy of Lights, spring plant sale and children’s special events. She established the Garden’s first Gift Shop then located in Murray Hall, serving as manager and buyer.

Evelyn’s leadership, devoted presence and gardening expertise proved to be invaluable in many ways. A positive influence not only for the Garden but for the City of Huntsville, she was an active member and mentor in the Federated Garden Clubs of Huntsville-Madison County, Huntsville Beautification Board, Master Gardeners of Alabama, Alabama Council of Landscape Design Consultants and other community endeavors.

Thank you, Evelyn for your sweetness, knowledge, hard work and devotion.

is for VolunteerWhen you see the “V” with an article, it means that volunteers are needed for that specific activity.

For more information, contact Cookie Adams at [email protected] or 256-830-4447, ext. 238.

Pictured L to R: Lou Ossip, Galaxy Guy; Bob Hovde, Galaxy Guy; Ann Tippie, Galaxy Chairperson; Sharon Cruce, Galaxy Co-Chairperson; Peggy East, Galaxy Grub Chairperson

Galaxy GrubGalaxy Grub is a quirky name for a long standing tradition and well received nourishment for the 35 to 45 guys and gals who prepare the Garden for Galaxy of Lights. Members from the Garden Guild provide food three days a week during both the set up and take down of the displays; members of the Garden at large are welcome to provide food.

Details available from Peggy East, 256-489-7089.

SEEDS TO SPROUTSCome and enjoy exciting stories for the season, crafts, learning activities, and walks (weather permitting) in the Garden with your little Sprout! Each class offers a different adventure to get your little one experiencing nature and all it has to offer.

SELECTED FRIDAYS FROM 10 – 11 AM

November 6 Fall Leaves, ECNovember 20 Seeds of a Pumpkin, AECDecember 4 Winter’s Arrival, AECDecember 11 Here Comes Santa Cat, AECJanuary 8 Lemonade in Winter, AECJanuary 22 Tracks in the Snow, EC

LOCATIONS: AEC: Anderson Education Center Classroom EC: Boeing Education Classroom

AGE: 2-5 (PARENT AND CHILD CLASS)

$8 for the first child, $5 for each additional sibling in the same family. Adults free with membership or Garden admission.

Pre-registration is encouraged. You can save the time of having to stop and pay on your way in! You can register online or over the phone at 256-837-4104.

Remember to take advantage of our Frequent “Sprouters” Program and earn a free class for every three paid classes that you attend. Pick up your card at the next class.

HOMESCHOOLNature’s Classroom - where there’s always someting growing on!NOVEMBER 2015…K-2nd: November 10, 17 12-1:30 PM3rd-5th: November 11, 18 12-1:30 PM6th-8th: November 11, 18 12-1:30 PM

DECEMBER 2015… ELECTRICITY PART IIdentify renewable and nonrenewable energy sources which are used to generate the electricity we need for our homes, busi-nesses, schools, and factories. K-2nd: December 1 12-1:30 PM3rd-5th: December 2 12-1:30 PM6th-8th: December 2 12-1:30 PM

DECEMBER 2015… ELECTRICITY PART IIStudents use the information learned in Part I to create their very own tabletop Galaxy of Lights display to take home! K-2nd: December 15 12-1:30 PM3rd-5th: December 16 12-1:30 PM6th-8th: December 16 12-1:30 PM

JANUARY 2016… WHOOPING CRANEChildren are born with an innate predispo-sition toward becoming close to and even a part of nature, so we must foster this love of the outdoors and help our students understand the world in which they live and play. January’s lessons will focus on increas-ing student awareness of the behavior and characteristics of the endangered Whooping Crane that migrates through Alabama in.

K-2nd: January 5 12-1:30 PM3rd-5th: January 6 12-1:30 PM6th-8th: January 6 12-1:30 PM

JANUARY 2016… ALL THINGS SNOW AND ICEWe’ll take the winter weather inside with hands-on science and math lessons about snow and ice.K-2nd: January 19 12-1:30 PM3rd-5th: January 20 12-1:30 PM6th-8th: January 20 12-1:30 PM


volunteer news

Virginia Hurst is part of the Huntsville Botanical Garden’s past, present and future. She is a leader, mentor and volunteer. Virginia has touched all areas of the garden

in some way. The Daylily Garden has benefited from her love of daylilies and master gardener experience. A committed member of the Horticulture committee, she assisted the Eagle Scouts while they planned a G scale railroad that would become a permanent part of the garden. The railroad garden display was created with Virginia’s association with the Bonsai club.

As a member of the Horticulture committee and garden Board, Virginia was always looking for ways to improve. She would take pictures and bring back ideas when she traveled. She helped coordinate her garden club’s support of a display bed in the garden for many years. Representing the Horticulture department to the board, Virginia worked to make sure that the Board understood departmental needs. While on the Horticulture and Site committee, she also participated in the planning and execution of the Children’s Garden. She worked tirelessly on The Columns newsletter, prodding staff for interesting, up-to-date and accurate information. She recognized the need for a garden website, helped to get it started, and continues to edit and update when necessary.

From the visitor and volunteer experience to staff needs, Virginia is a role model, working diligently to improve all aspects of the garden. Her expertise was often behind closed doors as she quietly performed her garden duties. Her dedicated efforts are now formally recognized as we present her with the 2015 Vernon Bush Distinguished Service Award.

Over the last 10 years, one of the Garden’s most dedicated volunteers has shared with us his trillium

research — thus creating a nationally recognized trillium collection. Due to his extensive cultivation, planting, signage, and mapping efforts, along with stellar record

keeping (all at his own expense), he has put Huntsville Botanical Garden on the map. We are now recognized nationally through the North American Plant Collections Consortium. The NAPCC has deemed it “by far the most extensive public collection of Eastern North American native trillium.” The Trillium Collection has recently received provisional status and must meet a few additional requirements within the year to attain full accreditation and full member status. Our Collection is located within the Mathews Nature Trail and Bush Azalea Trail and is an educational and display garden with several major collections displaying thousands of trillium and hundreds of select candidate trillium forms.

Without one of the Garden’s most dedicated volunteers and the person responsible for this, there would be no trillium garden

at Huntsville Botanical Garden and we would not be able to share this treasure with the local, national and international communities.

No matter the weather or time of year, Harold spends hours on his hands and knees planting, caring for, collecting data and seeds, labeling and observing thousands of trillium. He knows each plant, its origin and condition. He began volunteering in 2006 with the goal of creating a nationally-recognized trillium display, a goal which he has achieved.

The dedication and support of this pas-sionate, hardworking and persistent man shows his love for the Garden. We are most indebted to him and the establishment of The Holmes Trillium Garden, thus recipient of The Butch Damson Volunteer of the Year Award – HAROLD HOLMES!

The 2015 Butch Damson Volunteer of the Year

HAROLD HOLMES

The 2015 Vernon Bush Distinguished Service Award

VIRGINIA HURST


education&horticulture

bird’s eye view

A Garden stroll during winter days provides many delightful encounters of migrating birds.

Many birds that migrate from northern latitudes linger for the winter in the security of the Garden’s natural forests and meadows. On a cool morning walk along placid lakes, a meandering stream, and through the forests of the Nature, Azalea and Dogwood Trails it is possible to see fifteen to twenty migrating bird species.

The lakes offer sightings of Ring-necked and Gadwall Ducks and an occasional Spotted Sandpiper. Forest trails attract the largest numbers of birds. Chipping and White-throated Sparrows, Ruby-crowned and Golden-crowned Kinglets, Dark-eyed Juncos, Yellow-rump, and Pine Warblers, Brown-headed and Red-breasted Nuthatches, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, Cedar Waxwings, and the solitary Hermit Thrush feed among fallen leaves, on berry-laden hollies, and seed grasses.

Experience the solitude of a quiet winter walk on a chilly misty morning or cool afternoon and encounter the Garden’s diversity of bird life.

A map of the Lewis Birding Trail, available at the Visitor Center, contains a listing of the most likely birds to be seen in the winter months.

NOVEMBER• Idealtimetoplanttrees

and shrubs• Plantperennialbulbssuchas

daffodils and tulips• Tillvegetablegardensto

expose insects to winter cold and to allow for frost heave to improve soil texture

• Turnoffirrigationsystems and drain lines

DECEMBER• Pruneholliesforindoor

holiday decorations. Decid- uous winterberry hollies are exceptional for this.

• Waterhouseplantswith room temperature water

• KeepliveChristmastrees outside as long as possible. Only keep in the house for one week. Spray tree with anti-transpirant prior to bringing inside

JANUARY• Sharpenandoiltools

and pruners• Keepbirdfeedersfull,

be sure to provide water• RecycleyourcutChristmas

tree at the Leaf Mulch Pile• Beginplanningyourseedorders• Reviewyourlandscapeto

consider where you need to improve the ‘bones’ or evergreen structure of your garden Delightful

EncountersBY HERB LEWIS

garden calendar

don’t forget…Pickupa“What’sGrowingOn” list in the Linda J. Smith Visitor Center to see plants of interest. There’s a new list each month.

Pick up a load of leaf mulch on the first and third Saturdays of the month at the mulch pile adjacent to the Garden.

Get answers to your plant and gardening questions at [email protected].

See www.hsvbg.org/yourgarden for an expanded Garden Calendar

things you could or should be doing in your garden…

Education Department Partners with Auburn UniversityMy name is Jayne Funderburk and I am a second year master’s student at Auburn University studying horticulture in the public horticulture program under Dr. Carolyn Robinson. I am working as an intern at Huntsville Botanical Garden in the fall of 2015 gathering data for my master’s thesis. My research is on the social and education side of horticulture and will involve working with second grade elementary students in the Huntsville area and the education department at HBG.

I will conduct pre and post field trip activities with the students to see the effects of student behavior, knowledge acquisition, and retention. I will determine if student behavior improves on an education field trip at a public garden when exposed to activities before and after the trip. I will also determine if student interest in horticulture and environmental sciences increases by attending a field trip to a public garden. Specifically, the students will participate in butterfly garden activities and the butterfly field trip offered at HBG.

The Purdy Butterfly House is stunning in the fall and never crowded, making it a perfect time for a butterfly field trip.

If you would like to recycle your Christmas tree, please drop it off at the designed area at the leaf mulch pile located on the east side of the Garden. Please remove all ornaments and the stand from the tree before dumping. Trees are accepted from December 26 through January 15. As weather permits, trees will be chipped and the resulting mulch will be stockpiled for people to use in their gardens.

Christmas Tree RecyclingDecember 26 – January 15


Forcing BulbsNOW THAT THE DAYS ARE SHORTER, the temperatures are going down and the Galaxy of Lights is just around the corner, we begin to think about the holidays. One way to bring new growth, flowers and fragrance inside is to force daffodils and amaryllis bulbs. Paperwhite daffodils, or Narcissus tazetta, are not hardy in this region, so forcing them inside provides us an opportunity to smell and enjoy these extremely fragrant white flowers.

To do this, place in a shallow dish or vase with rinsed pebbles, gravel or glass beads ¾ the height of the container. Place bulbs root side down and fill in-between bulbs with more filler. Keep the bulb at least 1/3 above the finish gravel level, fill with water to the bottom of the bulb (do not completely immerse.) Place in well-lit area, do not let them dry out and rotate the pot to keep stems from leaning. When blooms emerge, 4-6 weeks after planting, replace the water with ½ water and ½ drinking alcohol (gin or vodka) to keep stalks from falling over. You may also need to stake your blooms with small branches or bamboo. You can plant Amaryllis in the same matter. Both make wonderful gifts for your garden friends.

November is the time to plant Narcissus sp., or Daffodils, and other spring bulbs. Plant for a sequence of blooms with these hardy bulbs. Rule of thumb, plant bulbs three times the diameter of the bulb deep. Plant in large natural drifts for a stunning effect.

VERY EARLY BULBS EARLY-SEASON DAFFODILS MID-SEASON DAFFODILS LATE-SEASON DAFFODILS

Crocus (Crocus sp.) 'February Gold' 'Actaea' 'Cheerfulness' Snowdrops (Galanthus sp.) 'Little Gem' 'King Alfred' 'Quail'Scilla (Scilla sp.) 'Tete-a-tete' 'IceFollies' 'Thalia' 'Mt. Hood' 'Prof. Einstein'

BERRIES, BARK LOCATION AND FLOWERS TYPE HEIGHT NATIVE SUN/SHADE SOIL MOISTURE INTEREST WILDLIFE VALUE IN THE GARDEN

Acer 'Coral Bark', decidous 12-15' no sun, semi moderate stunning red birds Four Seasons GardenCoral Bark Maple small tree bark in winter

Camellia sasanqua, evergreen 10-12' no shade moist, acidic red flowers in birds, bees Dogwood Trail'Yuletide' Camellia shrub winter months

Chimonanthus praecox, decidous 8-10' no sun, moist extremely fragrant birds Near TrainWintersweet shrub semi-shade flowers in January and Fern Glade

Hamamelis vernalis, medium decidous 8-12' yes sun, moist, dry fragrant yellow to birds Bush Azalea TrailWitchhazel flowering tree semi-shade red flowers in winter

Helleborus orientalis, evergreen 1-2' no shade moderate nodding flowers low shelter, Dogwood Trail,Lenten Rose and ground cover that bloom from deer resistant Nature TrailH. foetidus, Bear's Foot January through MayHellebore

Ilex x verticillata 'Winter decidous shrub, 6-8' yes sun moist stems loaded with birds, bees Bush Azalea Trail,Red', I. 'Sparkleberry', needs male red berries in Four Seasons Garden Winterberry Holly pollinator winter months

Ilex decidua, decidous shrub, 12-15' yes sun, moist, dry stems loaded with birds, bees Botanical DrivePossomhaw Holly needs male semi-shade red berries in pollinator winter months

Ilex decidua, 'Finch's Gold', decidous shrub, 8-10' yes sun, moist, dry stems loaded with birds, bees Children's GardenPossomhaw Holly needs male semi-shade bright yellow berries entrance, pollinator in winter months Botanical Drive

Lonicera fragrantissima, decidous shrub 6-8' no sun moderate sweet, fragrant birds, bees Near TrainFragrant Honeysuckle blossoms in January

horticulturenotes from the garden

by CAROL LAMBDIN

Ilex x verticillata 'Winter Red'WINTERBERRY HOLLY

'FEBRUARY GOLD'

BULBS

contributionsContributions for April -June 2015 IN HONOR OFRobertLeeDeYoungRonold ThomasRonCooper& Mark KimbroughHosta Society of North ALGertrud NeinRegina R. DemboJan PridmoreGarden Guild

IN MEMORY OFDot BarrJane & Rono PrinceMrs. Dorothy BlairJulie & Harold StephensBetsy BournerPaul Bourner FamilyKen BrittonSam DenhamKen&RileyBrittonBetty BoothBilly BrooksBen & Carla KingJohn & Gail MossMadden & Cooper BrowderBrowder Friends & FamilyDiana BurtonSherrie WatsonGertrude B. ByramMargaret & Mack VannRalphByramRon & Sylvia ElsnerBetty ChesakRedstone Garden ClubLillian S. CliftRonold B. ThomasWilliamJohnDanielTom & Blanch IrbyMary DeyoungJon R. Moody, M.D.Sally Ann ElliottJanet CrowtherBecky FeehanTerry & James BradfordCraig Brotchie & Ann DunwoodyEdmund & Nikki CottonMG(R) & Mrs. William T. CrosbyPatti FitzgeraldLTG(R) & Mrs. Richard FormicaJohn & Melinda HamiltonCol (R) Leif G. JohnsonFrances & Elizabeth MahonJim & Alice MylesRobert & Anna PastorelliJames & Rebecca PillsburyDemy & Rob RobleyTweed & Michelle RossLauri & Chandler SherrellLTC Thomas M. ShirkMary Ann TuckerMichal TurnerBob & Mailyn WhitefordPatricia WrobelDenise WycheBruce ZeigerAnn GarnettJon R. Moody, M.D.Malcolm & Lucy GeogheganWilliam & Susan GeogheganJim HamiltonRenee WestJack HarbargerMargaret & Mack VannSara Drake HendersonHoward & Carol Miller

Clark McCracken Hereford, Sr.Ronold ThomasMrs. Margaret HicksJulie & Harold StephensKurt JuergensenHeinrich HahnMr. John JurenkoMr. & Mrs. Hanson Couvillon, Sr.Heidi Maria KunitzRegina DemboPatt LacyRenee M. JasinskiCamille Litton LancasterMah Jongg FriendsTommy LewisMargaret & Mack VannL. Jack LittleMike & Veali HoltcampRayLowKen & Lee ChandlerEmily DaleeEvelyn LucasDot ArntsBethany BankowskiBlossomwood Garden ClubJohn & Carolyn BlueRandy & Brenda BoundsJulia Sutton BoydThe Bragg FamilyMadelyn Poteat BusseyDaniel & Anne CloughGladys ComusVirginia CookRegina R. DemboMerph & Mona EllisCarlene & George ElrodDr. & Mrs. Carl Gessler, Jr.Garden GuildBarbara & Frank GasperJohn & Eva GeigerRena HamiltonRichard & Barbi HamiltonSteve & Marcia HastingsMarjorie J. HolderHuntsville Twickenham Rose SocietyRebecca Harbor JonesAmber & Jack KingAnn B. LaneMr. & Mrs. Donald LewterCharles & Ann LiferThe Loder FamilyMr. & Mrs. Peter LoweIla & Leonard MitchumFreya & Loch NeelyPaul & Martha NelsonMr. & Mrs. James E. Rainey, Jr.Randy Roper & Ken RivenbarkEllen & Gig RobinsonMr. & Mrs. Gene SappMitzi Sewell, Beth Griggs, Shelley Delay & Leslie CrosbyBen & Lossie SmallGeorge & Lee Anne SmithJulie & Harold StephensMargaret & Mack VannNancy WeaverRenee WestBarbara WilsonWendy Wilson & Curtis BenzleElizabeth WiseNick MangusMartha & Eugene AndrzejewskiDavid & Laura BrownMike & Lynn CardenVirginia CochranSharon & Jim CruceGraeme & Sue DuthiePeggy EastMerph & Mona EllisMarge FeistGalaxy CrewJeff & Candace GarberThomas Gill

Jean HairstonMG(R) & Mrs. John HollyBob & Sandy HovdeDennis & Linda KrossJames McGough, Jr.David & Linda McGuinessAl & Lorraine MullinLouis & Evelyn OssipCol.(Ret.) & Mrs. Harold StubbsKen & Ann TippieSteven & Pamela TwiggMack & Mary UnderwoodDr. Oscar MaxwellAnn & Walt CrumptonMr. David McGeheeJulie & Harold StephensDr. Clay MoquinJulie & Harold StephensJoseph O. MortonLinda MortonPhillip MullinsDories & Jim LayneLois Proudfoot PhillipsMadelyn, Joan, Shirley, Robbie Barbara & Libby (The Breakfast Bunch)Mr.JerryRaddeMr. & Mrs. Hanson Couvillon, Sr.Mr.MattRaglandJulie & Harold StephensJeromeR.(Jerry)RedusJim & Pat LindbergMeg, Beth & BobCatherineRiceMargaret & Mack VannMr.JohnRobinsonMr. & Mrs. Hanson Couvillon, Sr.Anne Bugbee SchoenknechtAnne CrawfordTelse & Bernard DavisRichard DemmingCynthia ForresterBeverly LaynePatricia LoweryJames & Beverly McEuenKevin O’NealScientic, Inc.Bob Nina SennJim & Judy SheehyPhil & Sherry TaylorAl, Pat, Chris & Jody WeikartCarolyn & John WhiteOliver & Jeanene ZiglarCatherine SimmonsJohn & Marion LaszarDr. Thomas A. SmithAnn & Walt CrumptonGuy J. Spencer, Jr.John & Gail MossRonold B. ThomasMrs. Margaret Eileen Scott SullivanMichael D. BrownLillian CowartThe Surgery Center of Huntsville Material Management DeptHisako Kuramoto TeruyaJohn FeeLouis & Evelyn OssipTristenne Robin Jean Templeton Hal & Patti TichenorPhil VestMargaret & Mack VannRoyWallaceMargaret & Mack VannClareWeldenRobert & Maria CayseTom & Jane HancockPeter & Sharon HeideschArlene & Leon Schoo

ElmiraWilsonMargaret & Mack Vann

BOUQUETIN HONOR OFAddie MathenyHuntsville Botanical Garden

BUTTERFLY RELEASEIN HONOR OFRachelSmithNancy ElkinsRileyPeytonScottWendy Wilson & Curt Benzle

BUTTERFLY RELEASESIN MEMORY OFEsther T. BoyerPatricia BoyerRalphByramHuntsville Botanical GardenCarole CampbellRandy NeelyBailey Alexandra CarswellU.U.C.H. ChoirJoy Bark BurrisBob & Jefflyn WeedEula ClarkHuntsville Botanical GardenLiesel CoffeyPhillip V. WilliamsJohn DanielHuntsville Botanical GardenArmando De La PazGail C. WallRickDowdyBob & Jefflyn WeedHeide G. EnglerBob & Jefflyn WeedJohn McCaleb FayBob & Kay BrothertonJackie FanningHuntsville Botanical GardenAntonio FullerThe Robert Brothertons & The James DavenportsLarola F. B. GambleKnights of Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary Council & Court #286Dianne Jackson GlaserSandra Turner & Margaret SchockPam GodwinHuntsville Botanical GardenWilliamA.GuthrieEdwin & Beverly RicksSara Drake HendersonCatherine HallTrena HillMichele HastingLarry JacobsenHuntsville Botanical GardenHelen JonesBetty & Ron LankfordPeggy KaryPatricia & Charles Buttrey“Miss Gene” LevensBob & Jefflyn WeedRayLowDelta Chi Alumni Jacksonville State UniversityJo & Doug Stephens & Shelby & SethEvelyn LucasHuntsville Botanical Garden

David McCrickardRobin, Marilyn & Jordan CozbyVirgie Dale McKenzieRandy NeelyAnnette Hill McLendonKarol KapustkaDr. Mabry B. MillerBetty PeelerMr.&Mrs.C.W.MitchellSusan LivingstonPhyllisWinifredNeilOddenBrian & Lisa AndrewsMegan PachecoRoy & Debra ChristmanMrs. Doris PhillipsRon & Betty LankfordStanley PlattenburgRenee WestDennis PowellJeff & Glennis & FamilyJanieRippyRenee WestAnne Schoenknecht The Weatherly Heights Art ClubJandence ScruggsPhillip V. WilliamsKathryn SharittAnn & Mark KoonsDr. Nagendra SinghThe Weatherly Heights Art ClubCarol Durham StaffordJanet MayoMary StallworthHuntsville Botanical GardenBetty SullivanHuntsville Botanical GardenHerschel TewHuntsville Botanical GardenMr.DavidH.WalkerHelen & Bruce TaylorBrigitteWinchHuntsville Botanical Garden

IN KIND GIFTSGene & Alicia BeamBelowtheRadarVernon & Dean BushChambers Bottling Co.Lucy CottenNikki CottonJim & Sharon CruceJerry & Edna DeenerDomino’sPeggy GunterHarold & Brenda HolmesVeali HoltcampHuntsville Fern SocietyEdward KikerMarion LaszarDennis MackIreneMangusRonaldC.MarshallMetropolitan Disc JockeyDeemer & Jimmie SelfDr. & Mrs. Bill ShergyJesse & Sherry StuttsBill & Ellen TaylorUnited Johnson Brothers WinesRachelE.Young

In Memory of Long-time Member and FriendJohn A. JurenkoJohn and his wife, Ruth Jurenko, have

been members and generous supporters

of the Garden for more than twenty years.

John was a current Foundation Board

member at the time of his death.

The Jurenkos and their Foundation

generously provided the very popular

sculpture, “Tug of War”, in the Children’s

Garden. In addition, they also donated

funds for the beautiful new entrance

including the spectacular gates off of

Bob Wallace Avenue.

John’s wisdom, sense of community and

kind heart has left a lasting legacy at the

Garden. Paula Steigerwald, CEO, said she

would often seek his counsel for vision

and direction of the Garden. He had a

great marketing and business mind and

was willing to share ideas for our growth.

Join us as we pay tribute to him, his

family, colleagues and the many lives he

touched.



membership

Gift of MembershipHolidaygift?Birthday?Wedding? Anniversary? How about trying to find that perfect gift for the Grandparents?

The gift of the Garden is always a perfect fit. For a full year and year round, there is always something “growing on” at the Garden that is perfect to share.

New & Renewing MembersJuly through September 2015PATRON MEMBERS ($500)Charles & Sarah Allen* Erich & Michele ErkerDr. & Mrs. Jeff GarberDouglas & Carol Nixon, June CrumleyDr.&Mrs.CharlesR.OverstreetMs. Barbara Paul & Mr. Tom HickersonEmily&SteveRobertsonDr. & Mrs. Charles P. Yarn Jr.

FELLOW MEMBERS ($250)Jeanne & Bobby AllenJo Ann & Fred BraamMarianne Case & Virginia SerrBernard & Telse DavisMary & Jim GriffithThomas & Susan GriffithJean HairstonDr.&Mrs.DavidW.HerthaGeorge & Shirley McCraryMr. Trace D. Parish & Mr.RichardReedDottye & Thom Pierce*Mr. Kenneth H. PraterLee & Mary Lee ProutAnn&ErnestRivardReginald&DianeSkinnerJohn & Daisy Smith Mike & Libby StanfieldDr.MaryRuthYates

FRIEND MEMBERS ($175)Ken & Barbara BoothChris & Meriwether BrownMike & Lynn CardenDr. Joan G. DowdleMerph & Mona EllisBruce & Charlotte FultonMrs. Patricia HairMichael, Martha & Susan HannanMrs.GretaInglisCarol & Mike JacobsMs. Jane S. JonesLynda&RandyMiddletonSheila & Nick PappasDr. Laurie B. PatrickCarolyn&RobertPurser*Dr.&Mrs.JohnL.RegnerJanet&BobRevilleDr. Sid Smith & Mrs. Patty SmithMarian & Drayton TalleyArthur & Jeanette TokazCindy, Paul, & Matthew TygielskiSuzan Von HorJohn&CharlotteWesselDr.&Mrs.DonA.Wheeler

AFFILIATE MEMBERS ($125)Sherwood & Susan AndersonBuck&RenaBannister

AFFILIATE MEMBERS (cont’d)

Ken & Merry BarfieldWalter&MargaretBatsonDr. & Mrs. David BillingsMrs. Virginia BrandauLuanne & Jimmy BrewerHollis & Fairee Bridges*Mr. & Mrs. Louis T. Carr, Jr.Mary & Larry CaseyKen & Susan CorbettSusan & Dan CoxNancyW.Coy&LeslieGramkeDr. & Mrs. Larry H. CrowBarbara & Eldridge Lee CroweAlan & Ella CvancaraMurray&RebeccaDicksonJane & Geoff EllisonBrigitte & Lisa GerhardtTanya & David GilliamDr. & Mrs. Jim GoldbachSandee & Jeff GorhamAnn H. GravleeDr. & Mrs. Dick HartmanSteven & Bonita HeroldBilly & Liz HerrinBen & Fran HollisKathryn M. JacksonAmanda LineberryWilliam&MaryMastinDavid & Linda McGuinessDonna & Steven MesservyEric Moore

AFFILIATE MEMBERS (cont’d)

Colin MoynihanLouis & Evelyn OssipMargaret PelhamRobin&LewisPhillips*Kate PimmelMrs.RebeccaPollockMrs. Miriam PullinsJanet & Marc Salverson*Mr. Thomas M. Simpson & Mr. Daniel L. McKitrickScott, S.A. & Sharon SpeetCharles & Marilyn StewartJoseph & Janice SturboisNoel & Linda TallonAnn & Ken TippieWendiTumminelloWilliam&JaneWalleyReneeWestHarry&MaryWileyElizabeth&RonaldWorkmanDr.MaryRuthYatesBrig. Gen. John G. & Mrs. Gina Zierdt

New Member and Volunteer Orientation

LUNCH & LEARN THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 11:30 AM –12:30 PM BOEING EDUCATION CLASSROOM GUIDED OPTIONAL GARDEN TOUR 12:30–1 PM

The Orientation is designed to help you learn about:

» Membership benefits for new and existing members

» Volunteering at the Garden

» The past, present and future of the Garden

» The many things to do at the Garden!

Bring your lunch or you can reserve a box lunch for $6 from the Garden of Eat’n. Box Lunch Reservations requested by Monday, January 11, 2016. Reservations for lunches or the Orientation to [email protected] or 256.830.4447 x229.

See you at the Garden!

Scarecrow Trail Winners AnnouncedThanks to all who participated in our “Pure Imagination” Scarecrow Trail, Hay Bale Art and Haunted Hang-Outs.

The variety of scarecrows was amazing, each unique and a winner in their own right! Voting was held during the month of September with hundreds of ballots turned in.

Congratulations to all…

1st Place: Welcome to Wonka World by Redstone Garden Club

2nd Place: Crowbot by PP&M IT Intergraph

3rd Place: Twilight Sparkle by Madison Friends of the Library Garden

Hay Bale Art: Inside Out by Virginia Tech Alumni

We appreciate all the support from the community!

See you next year!

*denotes multi-year membership

Purchase your gift online at hsvbg.org/membership

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The Corporate Partner program offers year-round recognition and many levels of benefits for our member companies.

For details on becoming a corporate partner or event sponsor, contact Amy Hamilton, 256-830-4447 ext. 239 or [email protected]

($10,000-$24,999)

S3, Inc.

shareholder

($5,000-$9,999)Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP • Dynetics

Intuitive Research and Technology Corp • The Boeing Company Toyota Alabama • Turner Construction Company

underwriter

($2,500-$4,999)IPC (InfoPro Corporation) • LMI

Teledyne Brown Engineering • Thompson Gray

investor

($1,500-$2,499)CALIBRE • COLSA Corporation • Brenda Armstrong, Edward JonesJohn Butterfield, Edward Jones • Kitty Davenport, Edward Jones

L-3 • Sigmatech, Inc • Troy 7

supporter

All proceeds support Huntsville Botanical Garden. Complimentary, signature gift wrap available.

Members receive 10% discount. Normal exclusions apply.

HBG Columns Nov-Dec-Jan 2016

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