For Members of the Tucson Botanical Gardens

Spring 2017Volume 17 Issue 1

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Mission StatementThe Tucson Botanical Gardens promotes responsible and appropriate use of plants and water in a desert environment through education and demonstration and provides a place of beauty and tranquility for Tucson residents and visitors.

2017 Board of DirectorsPresident: John SmithVice President: Joan ArdernSecretary: Kelly FlanniganTreasurer: Karen McCloskeyPast President: Shelly Ann AbbottBahman Aybui Steve BosséKristi LewisDavid LovittShannan MartyJohn MijacLisa Owens-SredzinskiAnne Fisher SegalJo SmithPaul Volpe

Emeritus:Bernard Friedman, deceasedCatherine McGibbon, deceasedLillian Fisher, deceased Donald LaidlawEx Offi cio:Michelle Conklin

This newsletter is published quarterly by Tucson Botanical Gardens and mailed as a benefi t to members. Printed with support from AlphaGraphics. All photos by Gardens staff and volunteers unless otherwise noted. Edited by Jennifer Allen, Lynn Richards and Lisa Jensen.

Duplicate Mailings?If so, please contact Membership at(520) 326-9686 ext. *13.

Today, I’m sitting at my desk nursing a cold while thinking, “how lucky am I?” As rotten as I feel, I’m soaking up Arizona sunshine while enjoying the view of the Herb Garden just outside my office window. Gardens are truly healing spaces, and as you read Landscape Designer, Shelly Abbott’s article on Healing Gardens, you’ll get a glimpse into what it takes to create your own healing space.

This season our staff has been working hard and fast to keep up with the number of classes, lectures, events and horticultural projects we have on our plate.

Here are just a few events and programs we don’t want you to miss: the Ultimate Home and Garden Tour has grown in popularity, so I encourage you to get your ticket now. When you pair five to six fabulous homes and gardens with like-minded people, you have a day filled with inspiration and newly found friendships. Celebrate Frida al Freso Fridays at the Gardens and take some time to wander through our farmers’ market, enjoy music, dinner at Café Botanica or go casual at one of the local food booths. We are especially proud to present Frida’s Roots: Frida Kahlo’s Cultural, Artistic and Botanical Influences – a lecture series. Again, be sure to get your tickets early, as space is limited.

In addition to events and programs, we are proud to announce that the Gardens has been the recipient of a number of grants which will allow us to add more student interns to our Horticultural Therapy program, create a new bee exhibit, install a new brick walkway from the Gift Shop into the Zen Garden, improve on-site interpretation, host classes and workshops on tree care and add pollinator plants and interpretation in the new Entry Garden.

As we say farewell at the end of May to another season of Butterfly Magic and to the incredible Frida Kahlo exhibition, I must take a moment to thank each and every one of our members, friends and staff who have made this season the most memorable in our Gardens’ history. Your support and participation has helped build partnerships, created financial stability and ensured our message of sustainability, love of gardening and nature is made available to everyone who visits.

Next on our to-do list is updating the Gardens’ Plans. Oh yes! There’s a contract for next season’s exhibit sitting on my desk that needs a signature, but first… I think it’s time to wander out from behind my desk and stroll into the Herb Garden. Don’t tell the gardeners, but I’ve heard that a little clip of fresh mint and rosemary in a cup of hot tea will help clear my stuffy head!

Michelle Conklin, CFREExecutive Director

clear my stuffy head!

Michelle Conklin, CFRE

Cover photo: Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera berlandieri); David Scott Allen

Page 3 Photo: David Scott Allen

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The blossom light has nearly gone from the plum, but rosy look still, especially in late sun. Peppermint is coming out in its turn. English prim-roses give color under front olive - pots just concealed in ivy. More mocking-bird voices - also doves, cardinals and fl ickers.

- Bernice Porter's Garden JournalMarch 7th

Just about perfect...

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FRIDA KAHLO: ART, GARDEN, LIFEThrough May 31, 2017Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life continues at Tucson Botanical Gardens through May 31, 2017. Experience the beauty of Frida Kahlo’s gardens and the botanical life that inspired her work. Brought to Tucson from the New York Botanical Garden, Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life is an exhibit that explores the direct link between Frida Kahlo’s work and the natural world. It also brings poetry, plant displays and children’s activities to the Gardens in a way that encourages discovery and sparks the imagination of visitors of all ages.

FRIDA FRIDAYS, FRIDA AL FRESCO

The Last Friday of Every Month through May4:30 – 8 p.m.Now that Frida al Fresco Fridays are a welcomed part of the Tucson Botanical Gardens’ schedule, it’s only appropriate that once a month, we celebrate Frida in a major way! Live performances, food and festive refreshments will bring Frida Kahlo’s Mexico City to life. Also on the schedule is a Farmers’ Market organized by FoodInRoot who organizes the Farmers’ Markets at St. Phillip’s Plaza and Meet Me at Maynards. Food inspired by Frida’s own family recipes will be provided by Café Botanica and will be available for purchase. We will also feature a different animal rescue group each month. Don’t miss it!

FRIDA’S ROOTSAn Eleven-Part Lecture SeriesContinues through May Sponsored by Salon Nouveau

This lecture series, developed in partnership with Pima Community College, features intriguing talks on a variety of subjects that pertain to the exhibit Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life. While some of the lectures are about Frida Kahlo’s life and work, others will focus on the impact that she has had on Contemporary Art, Mexican History and Global Culture. Visit www.tucsonbotanical.org or call 520-326-9686, ext. *18, to find the complete listings and to purchase tickets.

FRIDA: PORTRAITS BY NIKOLAS MURAYThrough MayFrida: Portraits by Nickolas Muray, features vivid color photographs of Mexico’s most famous painter, made between 1931 and 1941. Muray photographed Kahlo more than any other photographer from his unique perspective as lover and confidante. When he met Frida Kahlo, he was a well-known portrait photographer who had photographed the luminaries of the modern age and was a pioneer in a color process that revolutionized magazine and editorial photography. Photos by Nickolas Muray, © Nickolas Muray Photo Archives

Spring at the Gardens

BUTTERFLY MAGIC, A TROPICAL WONDERLAND IN TUCSON!Now through May | 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Always a favorite with first-time visitors and Garden regulars alike, Butterfly Magic is a fully immersive experience that surrounds you with rare butterflies, tropical plants and orchids. Our Chrysalis Exhibit is a fascinating look into the metamorphic life of a butterfly and with a little luck and patience, you may see a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis. With a constantly changing and growing display, and new varieties of butterflies being added regularly, Butterfly Magic is never the same experience twice!

IN COLLABORATION WITH ETHERTON GALLERY, PRESENTS:

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ARIZONA GIVES DAY 2017 Tuesday, April 4Mark your calendars, because Arizona Gives Day is right around the corner! Hosted by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and the Arizona Grantmakers Forum, Arizona Gives Day is a powerful 24 hour online giving experience that unites Arizonans around causes they believe in. Please consider making a donation of ANY amount to the Gardens on this day and help us obtain one of 27 prizes that Arizona Gives Day provides non-profits that reach certain goals. For more information please visit www.tucsonbotanical.org and search Tucson Botanical Gardens. Thank you in advance for your support!

WEIRD PLANT SALE May 12, MEMBERS ONLY 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. May 13, PUBLIC SALE 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Visit the Gardens’ quirky once-a-year sale devoted to oddball plants and strange pottery. This one-of-a-kind plant sale showcases a variety of specialty vendors with both crazy and beautiful plant selections from all over the country. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to stock up on the strange and unusual and get the chance to pick the brains of the vendors who grow and sell these wacky specimens. The Weird Plant Sale focuses on rare or downright strange cacti and succulents. A selection of offbeat, locally hand-made pottery is also featured. Pick the perfect weird pot for your weird plant. Refreshments will be on sale throughout the event. Admission to the Gardens is free during the Weird Plant Sale.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT CAFÉ BOTANICA May 149 a.m. to 3 p.m.Give Mom the beautiful and relaxing day she deserves at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Café Botanica will be serving a special Mother’s Day Brunch menu you won’t want to miss. Reservations are recommended, please call the Café Botanica office at 884-5033.

TWILIGHT THURSDAYS AT CAFÉ BOTANICAEvery Thursday 5 – 8 p.m.No admission fee with café reservation.Twilight Thursdays continue at Café Botanica every Thursday night. Each week will feature a fresh new three course menu for $20 per person. Guests are welcome to bring their own beer or wine with dinner. Reservations are recommended; call 326-9686 ext. *37.

Visit www.tucsonbotanical.org for menus and more details.

ULTIMATE HOME AND GARDEN TOUR: DAY TRIPPING THROUGH GLORIOUS GARDENS! Saturday, April 8th | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.$150 non-member | $130 member | $285 non-member pair | $250 member pairThe Tucson Botanical Gardens Home and Garden Tour committee is once again proud to host the Ultimate Home & Garden Tour. This unique tour – unlike any other in Tucson – provides an entire day with fellow garden enthusiasts visiting unique and private homes and gardens. No more than 29 guests at a time view each home and garden ensuring the very best and intimate experience with our homeowners and designers.

The day begins at the Gardens with a lovely brunch catered by Café Botanica. Before heading back to the Gardens, the final home includes a fabulous view of the Catalina Mountains where guests enjoy cool beverages and appetizers.

Tickets sell out quickly so be sure to secure yours today! Tickets may be purchased online at www.tucsonbotanical.org, by phone at (520) 326-8696 ext. *10, or in the Gardens Gift Shop.

Sponsored by Tucson Electric Power, Long Realty, Northern Trust Company, The Smith Family Foundation, Jo Smith, and H.C. Coors

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Gardens can be absolutely magnificent on many different levels and they speak to our hearts and souls in a

way that nothing else can. I am constantly struck by how much significance my gardens create for homeowners. Repeatedly, in conversations, I am made aware of the happiness and feelings of wellbeing that are derived. One does not need to know the history of gardens or even understand the recent research done to appreciate being in a masterfully designed garden and feel the transforming power of nature. Time spent in a garden connecting with nature can sooth, uplift, exhilarate and promote healing and a strong sense of wellbeing.

The impact of nature and gardens as a healing device have been well documented for some time. Healing gardens have been created in hospitals and other institutions where the impact can be felt and appreciated by those in need of solace and comfort. Furthermore, the same benefits can be felt in gardens created for intimate settings. There are a number of ways that this may be done.

Plants that provide year round color and interest are a constant source of healing and delight for users. Using native plant material can provide food, habitat and shelter to native animals and pollinators such as birds and hummingbirds and, in doing so, will draw them into the garden. A small amount of running water is an additional great way to attract wildlife of all types; it looks and sounds incredibly tranquil and may be very uplifting. Native animals of all types, especially the more mobile ones like birds and hummingbirds, bring some of the most rewarding and memorable moments in nature. Planning for this element brings continual surprise and delight to garden users.

Healing Gardens

Shelly Ann Abbott, MLA Owner/Principal of Landscape Design West, LLC

www.landscapedesignwest.com

Photo credit: Shelly Ann Abbott, MLA

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SPRING PLANTING TIPSMARCH

• Purchase plants for spring planting – watch for local plant sales

• Plant herbs, trees, shrubs• Plant corn, tomatoes, peppers

late in the month• Install drip irrigation to new

plantings, adjusting irrigation settings for establishing plants

• Prune perennial herbs• Check for aphids on new plant

growth, control by washing with soap and water

• Check for caterpillars on flowering plants

• New growth can still be vulnerable to late frost – do not put away covers yet

APRIL

• Clean and repair drip-irrigation systems before temps hit 100!

• Adjust irrigation clock to increase watering frequency, start times and duration

• Prune frost-damaged shrubs down to the live wood

• Finish up spring planting - plant cacti and succulents; plant trees & shrubs early in month

• Plant summer herbs & vegetables ( melons, squash, cucumbers, eggplant, okra)

• Apply finely-ground mulch to planting beds, forming a layer 3 to 4 inches deep

• Fertilize roses, iris, container flowers

• Store cold-weather covers in a dry location until fall

MAY

• Adjust drip-irrigation timer to meet plant needs in warmer weather

• Apply regular watering to fruit-producing plants such as citrus

• Fertilize container flowers, roses and citrus late in the month

• Prepare beds for monsoon vegetable garden

• Remove fading cool-season annuals, and replace with warm-season growers

• Keep compost pile moist, turn it weekly

A successful healing garden will allow users to enjoy it from indoors in all four seasons because good design creates vistas with key viewpoints from windows even in times of bad weather or at a time when they cannot physically get outside. Night time viewing from inside is a perfect example of this, and a favorite time to view landscape from inside.

As a homeowner, taking the elements that you might want, such as seating in the shade, and how you might use the garden space are very important. A garden plan will strategize for the elements in a way that allows the design to be easily and comfortably used, and at an appropriate scale. Form must always follow the function of a space and is a basic element for every successful garden.

What makes a garden successful for its users and the healing benefits derived from gardens evolves continually. While a fair body of evidence supports the healing quality of gardens, more research is needed to better inform the craft of creating healing gardens. I encourage you to stroll the pocket gardens at the Tucson Botanical Gardens, learn more about the Gardens’ Horticultural Therapy Program and the research on Happiness they have undertaken with Arizona State University, and be sure to seek out other successful existing gardens and landscapes as a way to learn, broaden and add a little zen into your home and garden.

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Education at the Gardens

DOCENT ACTIVITIES

Enhance your visit with Docent-led tours, which are offered on a rotating schedule and are free for Garden members or included with paid admission. Please see our current tour schedule at www.tucsonbotanical.org/tours/ or at the Gardens Gift Shop upon arrival.

Backyard Bird TourSecond Tuesday, monthly, 9 a.m. Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9 Included with admission.

Local birder, Kendall Krossen will help you learn introductory birdwatching techniques and get an idea of how and why gardens, including yours at home, attract and support birds. Please bring your own binoculars.

COMMUNITY CLASSES & PROGRAMS

WELLNESSMindful Yoga Thursdays, 8 – 9 a.m.

Led by certified yoga instructor and massage therapist, Vivianne Uyeda, this series explores moderate hatha yoga, with an emphasis on movement, breath and meditation. All levels welcome. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one.

March: 5-class series Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $50, $40 Members

April: 4-class series Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 $40, $32 Members

May: 4-class series May 4, 11, 18, 25 $40, $32 Members

Tai ChiFridays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Discover your chi as you become inspired by better balance, renewed strength, confidence, and improved flexibility and reduced stress. Certified instructor, Harold Crim, will lead you through the ancient Chinese traditional movements of Tai Chi, a practice that promotes an overall sense of well-being

through breathing and gentle motion. All levels welcome. This class is held outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

March: 5-class series Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 $50, $40 Members

April: 4-class series Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28 $40, $32 Members

May: 4-class series May 5, 12, 19, 26 $40, $32 Members

Edible Plant Tour and Tasting Third Thursday, monthly Mar. 16, Apr. 20, May 18 10 – 11:30 a.m. $25, $20 Members (per class)

Tucson Botanical Gardens grows plants from across the globe, many of which are edible. Join us for a tour to learn about the historical and current uses of many of these plants, some of which might surprise you! Afterward, participants will taste several samples of edible plants that are relevant to the Tucson region and the current season prepared by Café Botanica and Garden Docents.

Aromatherapy for Aches & PainsSaturday, March 18 10 a.m. to noon $35, $28 Members

Soothe aches & pains naturally. Learn which essential oils are best for inflammation and pain relief & make your own take home remedy with certified aromatherapist, Kerry Blank.

Nutritional SodasWednesday, Mar. 29 10 a.m. to noon $30, $24 Members

Nutritional fermented sodas are an excellent way to keep hydrated in our desert climate. Learn how to make these refreshing drinks in your own kitchen with nutritional consultant, Jeanne Bjorn. These flavorful sodas are full of beneficial enzymes for digestion and vibrant health. No special equipment is required for this artisanal craft.

Skin Care for Desert DwellersFriday, Apr. 7 1 – 4 p.m. $45, $36 Members

Join Linda Sherwood, herbalist and owner of Desert Offerings, for an afternoon of

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learning about natural skin care and the importance of organic and natural ingredients for your skin. Participants will enjoy treatments for the hands, feet and face with a focus on hydration, and detoxification using local plants. Students will learn to make a facial scrub, foot and hand scrub, and a cooling facial tea. Please bring a towel, flip flops, headband, washcloth, apron and a smile!

Aromatherapy for Mind & MoodSaturday, Apr. 22 10 a.m. to noon $35, $28 Members

Natural aromas have a wonderful way of lifting our spirits, clearing the mind, calming or energizing us. Join certified aromatherapist, Kerry Blank, to learn about the connection between aromatherapy, mind and mood, specific essential oils and their effects, and some great recipes for home use. Make your own Mind & Mood blend to take home.

Aromatherapy Day-to-DaySaturday, May 6 10 a.m. to noon $35, $28 Members

Learn fun and easy ways to incorporate essential oils into your daily life with certified aromatherapist, Kerry Blank. From personal care to first aid, we will discuss dozens of ways to use aromatherapy day-to-day. Make a product of your own to take home.

ART

Mexican Folk Costume Collection at the Arizona State MuseumFriday, Mar. 3 2 – 4 p.m. $10, $8 Members

Join Diane Dittemore, Ethnological Collections Curator, for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Arizona State Museum’s outstanding collection of Mexican folk costumes. Tour will take place at the Arizona State Museum: 1013 East University Boulevard.

Frida’s Flower Body: A Conversation and Medicine Walk Saturday, Mar. 4 10 a.m. to noon $10, $8 Members

Join two faculty members from the University of Arizona’s Department of Mexican American Studies for medicine walk of the Tucson Botanical Gardens followed by a discussion of Frida’s body as art. Dr. Patrisia Gonzales is the author of Red Medicine: Indigenous Rites of Birthing and Healing and Traditional Indian Medicine: American Indian Wellness. She teaches courses on Indigenous Medicine at the University of Arizona and will lead the medicine walk. Dr. Raquel Rubio Goldsmith is an internationally recognized scholar and author of “Season, Seeds and Souls: Mexican Women Gardening in the American Mesilla, 1900-1940.” The article is based on oral histories with Mexicans of Southeastern Arizona, ethnobotany, letters and archival documents. Dr. Rubio Goldsmith, who knew Frida Kahlo, will discuss Frida’s body as art.

Painting Party Wednesday, Mar. 8: Prickly Pear

Wednesday, Apr. 12: Starry Saguaro

Wednesday, May 10: Horseback Sunset

1 – 4 p.m. $35, $28 Members (price per class)

Complete a 12 x 16 inch masterpiece in just three hours without any previous painting experience! Karen Workman will lead you through the painting process step-by-step. Please bring an apron or a smock and your favorite beverage. All other materials will be provided. Limited to 10 participants. Each class is sold separately.

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Education at the Gardens

Ikebana for Everyone 4-part series: Mar. 16, Mar. 23, Mar. 30 and Apr. 6 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. $125, $100 Members

Create beauty and reduce stress through Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of arranging flowers. Learn from the Ohara School of Ikebana whose instruction is the result of 600 years of evolving artistic development in Japan. Develop your practice incrementally over four sessions. Price now includes a container and kenzan to take home and flowers for each session. Please bring a bucket, towel, and shears.

Hypertufa Pot WorkshopFridays, Mar.17 and 24 9 –11 a.m. $30, $24 Members

Hypertufa is a lightweight material that can be formed into beautiful rustic containers for plants, especially cacti and succulents. Learn the

techniques for mixing and molding your own pots to take home. In the first class we will create the pots, which need a week to cure. We will remove the pots from their mold during the second class. Please bring your own dishwashing rubber gloves to protect your hands and prepare to get dirty! Class limited to 10 participants.

Artistic Expression Under Glass Tuesday, Mar. 21: Mountain Scene

Tuesday, Apr. 18: Butterfly

Tuesday, May 16: Seascape

10 a.m. to noon $55, $44 Members (price per class)

Join contemporary artist, Bonnie Pisik, as she leads you through the dramatic and fascinating technique of reverse-painting under glass. Whether you’re an experienced painter or budding novice, you’ll have a blast unleashing your “inner artist” as you create your own original, spectacular piece of art! Each class is sold separately.

Spring Blooms en Plein AirFriday, Mar. 24 9 a.m. to noon $55, $44 Members

Explore the wonderful world of watercolors while enjoying the colorful spring blooms at the Gardens. Illustrator and artist Devon Meyer will cover principles of drawing, shading and color. Watercolor, beginner to intermediate level. All materials provided.

Watercolor Greeting CardsFriday, April 14 9 a.m. to noon $55, $44 Members

Create custom painted greeting cards to share with friends and loved ones. Illustrator and artist, Devon Meyer, will help you create small botanically-themed paintings using various watercolor techniques including dry brush, layering and washes. Watercolor, beginner to intermediate level. All materials provided.

Sketching BirdsFriday, Apr. 28 9 a.m. to noon $55, $44 Members

Learn basic techniques from illustrator and artist, Devon Meyer, that will help you more accurately draw what you see with. With colored pencils and pens, we will simplify drawing birds by capturing posture, proportion and angles. Pencils, beginner to intermediate level. All materials provided.

GARDENING

DIY Desert DesignSaturdays, 9 a.m. to noon Mar. 11, Mar. 18, Mar. 25, Apr. 1, Apr. 8, Apr. 15 $125, $100 Members

This 6-class course, taught by the Gardens’ knowledgeable Docents, will provide you with the information and inspiration you need to plan a personal, beautiful and successful garden in our unique desert environment. You will walk away with a sketch of your own design and the resources needed to do it yourself or successfully employ professional help.

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Pruning Fruit TreesWednesday, Mar. 8 10 – 11 a.m. $15, $12 Members

Stumped by when and how to prune your fruit trees? Learn techniques for cold damage removal, invigoration, branch configuration, and review best practices for making ideal cuts. Participants will observe real-time pruning at the Gardens and receive instruction from Jason Isenberg, ISA Certified Arborist, Tucson Botanical Gardens consultant, and owner and principal designer of REALM, an award-winning landscape design firm.

Irises Do Grow in Tucson!Saturday, Apr. 1 from 1 – 4 p.m. recurring on Thursday, Apr. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon $10, $8 Members (price per class)

While irises bloom in the spring, newer varieties may also bloom again in the fall. Learn about these varieties,

general planting and care of your irises, common mistakes and great companion plants at one of the scheduled presentations and tours of our Iris Garden. If you have a drip irrigation line in full sunshine and love multicolored spring flowering plants, you may as well grow irises! Presenter Kristee West, past president of the Tucson Area Iris Society has been growing tall bearded irises for 25 years.

Tree Spring Cleaning Wednesday, Apr. 5 10 – 11 a.m. $15, $12 Members

Learn to promote the health of your deciduous trees with guidelines on removing cold damaged branches, shaping for future growth and reducing potential hazards. Participants will observe real-time pruning at the Gardens and receive instruction from Jason Isenberg, ISA Certified Arborist, Tucson Botanical Gardens consultant, and owner and principal designer of REALM, an award-winning landscape design firm.

Recognize Signs of Distress Wednesday, Apr. 19 10 – 11 a.m. $15, $12 Members

Regular review of the health of your trees can save you the expense of excessive

maintenance or removal. What should you look for in a healthy tree? Jason Isenberg, ISA Certified Arborist, Tucson Botanical Gardens consultant, and owner and principal designer of REALM, will illuminate some of the most common environmental factors that impact the health of our trees and how to recognize them such as insect damage, nutrient deficiencies, compacted earth, and improper maintenance.

Fruitful Kitchen GardensThursdays, Apr. 20, 27 and May 4 6 – 8 p.m. $45, $36 Members

From planting seasonally-appropriate crops to creating simple and exciting meals from the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor, this three-part series will lead you through each step of growing a successful organic vegetable garden. Acclaimed designer and owner of REALM, Jason Isenberg, will share his expertise on garden design, preparing the soil, plant care, harvesting, and, of course, eating fresh organic produce from your own backyard. The final class will conclude with a veggie garden potluck.

NATURE & ECOLOGYDucks and Geese of ArizonaFriday, Mar. 10 10 a.m. to noon $25, $20 Members

Most people don’t consider ducks as a native desert species, yet Southern Arizona is home to thousands of such

birds in the winter! Join Jeff Babson, of Sky Island Tours, for an expansive look at another type of “snowbird.”

Herons, Egrets, and Other Water BirdsFriday, Apr. 21 10 a.m. to noon $25, $20 Members

This class investigates herons, egrets, cranes, rails and other birds found in or near aquatic habitats. Jeff Babson, of Sky Island Tours, discusses classification, identification and biology of these beautiful denizens of marshes, swamps and ponds.

Shorebirds

Friday, May 5 10 a.m. to noon $25, $20 Members

Shorebirds are truly amazing animals, famous for undertaking some of the longest annual migrations of any bird. Found along coasts, lakeshores and other open habitats, these birds present numerous obstacles to identification. Jeff Babson, of Sky Island Tours, will help you tackle this challenge.

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Education at the Gardens

FRIDA’S ROOTS: FRIDA KAHLO’S CULTURAL, ARTISTIC, AND BOTANICAL INFLUENCESPresented by Tucson Botanical Gardens & Pima Community College

All lectures will take place from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Tucson Botanical Gardens

$10, $8 Garden Members

Lecture Series Sponsored by Salon Nouveau

Frida: She Wore It Her Way Thursday, Mar. 9

Frida Kahlo often challenged societal expectations, even with her wardrobe. Using authentic examples of indigenous garments, this presentation will offer a brief history of the artist and then illuminate her controversial use of indigenous clothing when appearing in public. Gayle Castañeda, creator of The Castañeda Museum of Ethnic Costume, Inc., exhibits and preserves folk and ethnic textiles, dolls, and masks.

Getting to Know Frida Thursday, Mar. 23

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was an enigmatic personality who achieved international acclaim for her surreal, yet autobiographical paintings. Her celebrity was enhanced by her volatile relationship with famous Mexican muralist Diego Rivera. Dr. Julie Sasse will discuss this colorful artist and explore some of Kahlo’s best-known

paintings. Julie Sasse, Ph. D., is Chief Curator and Curator of Modern, Contemporary, and Latin American Art at the Tucson Museum of Art.

Frida Kahlo and the Revolutionary Art Crowd in MexicoThursday, Apr. 13

This presentation explores Frida Kahlo’s participation in the circle of Mexican and foreign revolutionary artists and intellectuals such as Diego Rivera and Leon Trotsky from the 1930s to 1950s. William H. Beezley, Ph. D., is an internationally recognized scholar of Mexican history and culture, author and editor of over 25 books on Latin America, and Professor of history at the University of Arizona.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES Family Fun DayWednesday, Mar. 22 9 a.m. to noon Included with admission

Join us for a special day just for children and their families! Our knowledgeable Docents will help children connect to nature and the natural world with games, crafts, and presentations throughout the Gardens.

Budding Botanist Camp: Ages 5-8Session 1: Jun 12-16, 8 a.m. to noon each day

Session 2: Jun 19-23, 8 a.m. to noon each day

$100, $80 Members

Tucson Botanical Gardens offers a tranquil and shady setting for growing an

appreciation of nature and exploring the ecology of plants, insects, and other garden dwellers. Campers will spend each morning conducting experiments, journaling, and playing games to expand their under-standing of the flora and fauna at the Gardens. Camps are limited to 15 per session.

Plant Power Summer Camp: Ages 9-12July 10-14 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day $150, $120 Members

Plants play a major role in our everyday lives. Join us for a weeklong exploration of plant-animal interactions. Campers will gain a renewed admiration for nature in a lush garden setting. They will learn about Sonoran Desert ecology, conduct experiments to understand how plants work, practice caring for a garden and express their creativity with painting and journaling. Camp is limited to 18 per session.

Plant Science Investigators Camp: Ages 9-12July 24-28 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day $150, $120 Members

For those campers who have previously participated in Plant Power Summer Camp or for those learners who are ready for the next level of plant exploration, join us for a week of S.T.E.M.-inspired problem solving! Campers will investigate mysteries and use science and technology to design creative experiments! Camp is limited to 18 per session.

REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION Member DiscountsTucson Botanical Gardens members receive a 20% discount on most education programs (some restrictions may apply) Please visit https://www.tucsonbotanical.org/membership/ to become a member today!

PreregistrationPreregistration is required for all classes, unless otherwise noted. Payment must be made in advance to reserve a spot. Registration is available online at www.tucsonbotanical.org or by phone (520) 326-9686 ext. *18. You will receive an email confirmation with your online purchase.

Class CancellationsTucson Botanical Gardens reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient registration, Garden closure or inclement weather. Participants will be notified by email or phone and receive a full refund.

RefundsNo refunds will be issued for missed classes or cancellations less than seven business days before the date of the class.

Special needsPeople with disabilities should request accommodations as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.

Questions?For additional questions about classes and programs, please email education1@tucsonbotanical.org or call (520) 326-9686 ext. *18.

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Your Gifts Bloom Every DayAlways, at the root of all our work and your support, are the growing

things. The plants with their blooms, their bounty, and their lessons on the cycles and seasons of life come to mind first.

And beyond the plants, school children are growing up with the Gardens and learning about our desert environment. Thanks to you, visitors of all ages gain inspiration from our garden designs, Butterfly Magic, horticulture classes and temporary exhibitions,

like Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life.

With your help, the Gardens can continue to touch people’s hearts and minds every time they visit.

Please take a moment to relish how your gifts bloom every single day, in so many ways and donate today.

www.tucsonbotanical.org/donate/now

Thank you for supporting the Tucson Botanical Gardens!The Tucson Botanical Gardens is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization located in the heart of Tucson, Arizona. The Gardens relies on contributions to support its hands-on and educational mission. Your tax deductible donation helps sustain this local gem and Urban Oasis in the Heart of Tucson.

FREE WORKSHOP: WHY A WILL OR ESTATE PLAN? Essentials to help your family and community by Kay Richter, Attorney at LawMonday, Mar 27th4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Recurring on

Wednesday, Mar 29th10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

RSVP by Mar 22nd to 326-9686 ext. *25 or email development@tucsonbotanical.org

The Gardens is proud to present Kay Richter, a nationally recognized attorney who for 30 years has focused solely on estate planning and elder law. She has previously spoken at the Gardens and received exceptional ratings for her clear communication style, focus on information relevant to the audience, and ability to demonstrate the benefits of proper planning.

BI-ANNUAL LEGACY MEMBERS BREAKFASTLegacy Society and Penstemon SocietyWednesday, Apr 5th9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

RSVP by Mar 31st to 326-9686 ext. *25 or email development@tucsonbotanical.org

This is the Board of Directors’ opportunity to update and thank the Legacy Society of former members of the Board, and the Penstemon Society comprised of donors who have informed us of their intent to include the Gardens in their will or estate plans. More information on joining the Penstemon society is available at development@tucsonbotanical.org.

C A L E N D A RWhy a Will?

March is Why a Will month (formerly Write-a-Will). This is the time of year for the Tucson Botanical Gardens to host complimentary workshops featuring local attorneys who speak about how proper planning can help make a lasting difference in our community. Please see the Calendar section for the free workshops open to anyone interested in a practical session about estate planning.

Since the Gardens’ beginnings 40 years ago, bequests and other planned gifts have made a lasting impact and provided vital support for the Tucson Botanical Gardens’ mission. These gifts touch every department and program, supporting Horticultural Therapy, providing Butterfly Magic to countless school children, teaching new generations about gardening in the desert and so much more.

Donors who have notified us of their intent to include the Gardens in their wills or estate plans are recognized with membership in the Penstemon Society.

L E A V E A L E G A C Y

14 Spring 2017

The Board and staff are very grateful for the support of the following Annual Fund donors, whose gifts have enabled the Gardens to flourish. It is our privilege to recognize these families, individuals, organizations and businesses whose gifts were received between July 1, 2016 and January 9, 2017.

$5,000 and above Paul & Alice BakerElizabeth DudleyDr. Douglas Holsclaw, Jr. Edna Gray & David JohnsonLucille J. Netsch and Thorne PierceWilliam and Mary Ross Foundation

$1,000 to $4,999Joan & William ArdernJudith Bliss & Pamela HolzmillerElizabeth W. BorozanHeather and Steven Bosse’, Esq.Charlotte F. & James E. CordesCrown Family PhilanthropiesKelly & James FlanniganBetty J. & Leonard J. GuarraiaHitchcock Bowart Daterra

Family FoundationKristi LewisElizabeth LinnellKenneth J. & Margaret F. McNealyNova Financial & Investment CorporationSusan PiersonCharles PutneyAlice F. & William G. RoeAnne Fisher Segal & Robert SegalGary TenenJudith S. TenenSusan R. ThompsonUnitedHealth Group

$500-$999Jean ButlerPolly S. CosynsRita K. CoulterLinda DillsMr. and Mrs. Michael J. DorganMary & Paul DozierEileen M. FitzmauriceLouise R. & James J. GlasserBonnie KayPhilip C. KellerSusan NewmanDonald Pitt Family Foundation M. Jo SmithMarie Wesselhoft

Thank you to all of our donors and supporters of the Annual Fund

WELCOMING OUR GUESTS WITH A NEW BRICK PATHWAY

The Board of Directors and staff are grateful for a recent grant from the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust which will support the redesign of our main entry pathway to provide an even more engaging experience for our guests.

The grant will help support the renovation of the main pathway from the Gift Shop to the Zen Garden. The area will come alive with attractive plants – natives and ornamentals – which will not only provide visitors a welcoming, colorful first impression, but also provide food and cover for native and migrating pollinators. The renovation will enrich the horticultural interpretation along the pathway and add new learning opportunities for children and adults.

Gardens supporters can also contribute to this new pathway with a gift of $500 or more and be recognized on a brick by name or with a short inscription. Tribute Brick Gift Forms are available in the Tucson Botanical Gardens Gift Shop, or email development@tucsonbotanical.org.

Thank you to these generous donors who have recently sponsored a commemorative brick.

Elizabeth W. BorozanRita CoulterLinda DillsPhilip K. Keller

IN HONOR OF:

Wayne and Caroline Carlson - Linda Christenson

Lorraine Fischer & the Butterflies - Linda Dills

Beverly Goodwin - Laura Jenkins

David Allen and Mark Sammons - Deanna & Charles Krusenstjerna

Amy and Wayne Gould and the Butterfly Project - Ed and Robyn Schwager

Judi Fitzpatrick - Ms. Eileen Verney

IN MEMORY OF:

Verna Keller - Philip C. Keller

IN KIND DONATIONS

Borderlands Trading Co., Inc

Cartridge World

Hensley Beverage Company

Julie Myers

Annette Solis

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$100-$499David Scott Allen & Mark Sammons*Colette M. Altaff erJill G. BallesterosMary & Bret BatchelorEric and Christine BehlingPatricia A. & Jonathan S. BenjaminBarbara & William S. BickelSandra B. & Shirley A. Brantley*Sallee BrittonAnn & H. D. BrunerDr. Rudolph BustamanteCharles D. & Alice M. ButtsSusan M. Call & David ForgeyIsabel L. CarnesMichelle & David Conklin*Nancy D. CookWiley Cornell & Richard MarschnerEva & John CrossMrs. Isabel Delgado and Mr. Raul F.

Delgado, Jr.Arthur & Pamela DetersPhyllis DirksenStephen & Aimee Doctoroff Janice & Terry DonaldJeanne DugganMarty L. Eberhardt & Philip A. HastingsCaylah EddlebluteJulia & David EngelsbergCharles FearsJanet R. Fireman & Judith K. FiremanRobert S. Fisk & Romy A. AngleMr. & Mrs. John FrancesconiDr. and Mrs. Hugh GallagherRobert Glennon & Karen AdamJennifer H. Gross & Jerry W. Le FevreDr. Edward HacskayloGary M. Heymann, Ph.D.Margaret Hoeft Mitzi & Michael HollowayThomas C. & Louise HomburgerPeter & Margaret M. HovellOscar & Jackie HunsakerWilliam S. HutchisonCarla Johnson & Andrea MannellRichard R. & Sandra J. JoyceValerie & Jordan KaplanKrogerRebecca F. & Nick LaiDonald & Robin LaidlawNancy R. Laney, J.D., and Timothy DennehyJohn Leech & Sarah CongdonKaren Lunda & Anne FritzTornie MacKayDr. Lynn & Virginia McCanseMary Belle & Richard McCorkleDavid & Bonnie MehlRichard C. & Eva M. MillerMichael Morrow

Carol A. Murray & Kathy ReevesBonnie and Bill PatientLarry PaulgerCindy Piper Herbert PlochAndria C. & James H. PlonkaJewel & Harvey PrendevilleMyra P. & Paul ReesLynn Richards & Bill Breckenridge*Dr. and Mrs. Thomas RotheEvan E. RoubicekDorothy K. RussellManabu C. SaitoWendy SandweissSuzanne Seville & Don BenzelSusan Sirkus*John S. & Carolyn SmithClare & Gianni SperaKaren & Jeff StatesKirsten & Robert L. StephensLyn TornabeneKen & Pamela TraceyEdith J. & Richard H. UlmerJames E. & Denise M. VolmeringPatricia H. WaterfallGregory & Leigh Ann WaterfallDr. Thomas and Mrs. Arlene WebsterRobert A. WhiteMr. & Mrs. Richard J. Wolff William H. & Elizabeth T. WoodinYing-Ying T. YuanKaren ZagonaJessie M. Zander*Mr. & Mrs. James R. ZimmermanRuth & Robert Zollinger

* These donors generously support the Annual Fund with automated monthly gift s.

ChollaSandra F. AndersonJoan & William ArdernSydney ArnerPaul M. BarbyRobert & Deanna BatesBob BaumanPatricia A. & Jonathan S. BenjaminBarbara & William S. BickelDorothy & Emma BlakeJan Buckingham & Lauren M. RonaldRobin Buntz-HarrisHarold W. & Zenaida S. CarrSusan CasteloesArdner & Diane CheshireNancy D. CookCarol L. CopelandWiley Cornell & Richard MarschnerPolly S. CosynsLonda H. DaltonMrs. Isabel Delgado and Mr. Raul F.

Delgado, Jr.Arthur & Pamela DetersJulian P. & Katharine E. DonahueConnie EngardRobert S. Fisk & Romy A. AngleDiana & David FreshwaterLouise R. & James J. GlasserJean & Bryan GoodenkaufKaren GreenMichele C. Hacherl & Bill ZuckerJames J. & Kathleen M. HaunCharles & Barbara HedgepethBarbara & Brice HelmsMichael Hinson & Melinda GarrahanMarjorie & Jim HowardCarol R. & Richard P. HuertaWilliam HunnebeckValerie & Jordan KaplanJohn Leech & Sarah CongdonElaine T. LimMargaret Livingston & Steven SmithRobert T. Lucas

Nancy & Wendell LutzTornie MacKayLorraine Manciet & Anthony CaccavaleAnn MartinJoanne & Jesse MartinezShannan Marty & Chris PendletonKaren & William McCloskeyJulie & Don MortonAnna Nelson-Moseke & Douglas MosekeSherry & Robert D. OlsonAnita & Jehangir PestonjeeP. David Picard and Paul WeeksMyra P. & Paul ReesDwayne A. RichardsA.J. Richter & Elizabeth GrayKathi RodgersJudith RoemmeltThomas & Shirley RossaDr. and Mrs. Thomas RotheSuzanne Seville & Don BenzelAnn & Francis ShibuyaMercy ValenciaGregory & Leigh Ann WaterfallEd & Lynn WhitcherRobert A. WhiteKaren Wilkinsin-Maedge & Mark Maedge

AgaveEric and Christine BehlingMargaret Briehl & Dennis RayAmy & Wayne GouldJennifer H. Gross & Jerry W. Le FevreOscar & Jackie HunsakerLisa & David KnightKristi LewisBarbara MinkerAndria C. & James H. PlonkaAlice F. & William G. RoeJill & Herschel Rosenzweig

SaguaroElizabeth W. BorozanDavid & Maureen Herr

Cholla level and above, November 16, 2016 through January 9, 2017

The following donors designated their generous contributions to the Gardens’ signature programs. We are grateful for their investments which were received between July 1, 2016 and January 31, 2017

Michael E. & Karen L. Fisher Kautz Family Foundation The David S. and Norma R. Lewis Foundation The Northern Trust Co. Phillips Family Foundation Elizabeth Taylor Read Foundation The Stonewall Foundation

Southwest Gas Corporation Southwestern Foundation for Education and

Historical Preservation Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust Tucson Electric Power Wallace Research Foundation

Donors to special programs

Cholla level and above, November 16, 2016 through January 9, 2017

Thank you to our new and renewing members

Nonprofi t Org.U.S. Postage

PaidPermit No. 2049

Tucson, AZ

CRIZMAC TRAVEL ADVENTURESIN COOPERATION WITH THE TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS

FRIDA & DIEGO MEXICO CITY TOURMexico City, Mexico | August 15-20, 2017 • 6 Days • 8 MealsMexico City is a vibrant and diverse metropolis, with ancient roots and a rich and modern cultural life. Join Stevie Mack and Dan Chavez in collaboration with the Tucson Botanical Gardens for a fabulous excursion to the city that served as a backdrop for a 20th century revolution and the spectacular cultural renaissance that followed. In the early 1900s government funding and private patrons fostered the arts, developing a climate wherein artists Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and others created their most important works. You are invited to join this tour to experience the places that nurtured Kahlo’s and Rivera’s creativity and to learn more about the indelible mark they left on their city and the modern world.

CONTACT(520) 326-9686 ext. *10TTY/ASCI: (800) 367-8939www.tucsonbotanical.orginfo@tucsonbotanical.org

ACCESSIBILITYPortable looping system & wheelchairs available.

FOLLOWTwitter: @TucBotanicalInstagram: @tucsonbotanical

VISIT & SHOPThe Gardens and Gift Shop are open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Evening HoursThursday and Friday5:00 p.m. – 8 p.m.Check website for details.

2150 N. Alvernon WayTucson, Arizona 85712Address Service Requested

HOLIDAYSClosed Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day.

Photo credit: Dan Chavez