For Members of the Tucson Botanical Gardens

Autumn 2016 Volume 16 Issue 3

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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.

2016 Board of DirectorsPresident: John SmithVice President: Joan ArdernSecretary: Kelly FlanniganTreasurer: Karen McCloskeyPast President: Shelly Ann AbbottSteve BosséKristi LewisDavid LovittShannan MartyJohn MijacLisa Owens-SredzinskiJo SmithMark P. VitalePaul Volpe

Emeritus:Bernard Friedman, deceasedCatherine McGibbon, deceasedLillian Fisher, deceased Donald Laidlaw

Ex Officio:Michelle Conklin

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

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

“We Got It!” It seems unfathomable when looking at a field of wildflowers or grasses that it all started with seedlings, barely larger than an eyelash.

Often, we humans interact in ways that produce similar results. A simple comment, a brief encounter or just a spark of an idea begins a chain reaction of events that result in something bigger than you thought possible.

An event such as this began nearly two years ago while at an American Public Garden Association meeting. Karen Daubmann, Associate Vice President for Exhibitions and Public Engagement (NYBG), leaned over and simply said, “We got it!” An Institute of Museum and Library Sciences grant was awarded to NYBG to create and install a new, never before seen, exhibit illustrating Frida Kahlo’s connection to nature, and its influence on her art.

Over the course of a year and half, Karen and I would see each other at meetings and each time the conversation ended with just how much Tucson would embrace hosting the exhibition after its run in New York. It felt like a natural fit: in Tucson, we see the migration of the tropical butterflies Frida often painted, we speak the language of the poets that were her peers, the blooms in our gardens are the flowers in Frida’s hair, and the traditions that were the pulse of her life are ours to revisit, reimagine, and revitalize.

In September, the call came. However this time, it was me who said, “We got it!” A month later I flew out to view the exhibition, and this past January, a 54' freight truck pulled up to Pima Community College’s warehouse, and Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life was unloaded and stored until we could determine the dynamics of installing an exhibition in a garden space much different than New York’s magnificent glass conservatory.

There were a few sections of the exhibit we sadly couldn’t accept: the priceless paintings and a few historical items. There were also a few pieces that needed to be rebuilt, retooled or refreshed. However, thanks to a number of community partners such as the staff and administration of Pima Community College, local exhibit curator, David Klanderman, TBG staff, the Gardens’ Frida Gala Committee and Mr. Scott Pask, a New York Scenic Designer commissioned by the NYBG to create the iconic components of exhibit – the exhibit came together. According to Mr. Pask, “I am so thrilled that the exhibition, especially the pyramid, will be experienced not only in my home of Arizona, but in an outdoor garden setting”.

The remarkable chain reaction continues with partners and friends who join us to create a culturally filled season of poetry, gardening classes, music and special events for our members, such as our Feast of the Dearly Departed – and it all began with three little, and stunningly powerful words… “We Got It!”

Michelle Conklin, CFRE Excecutive Director

Cover photo: David Conklin, Oil painting 16"x20"

Page 3 Photo: Dan Chavez

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“In Tucson, we see the migration of the tropical butterflies Frida painted, we speak the language of the poets that were her peers, the blooms in our gardens are the flowers in Frida’s hair, and the traditions that were the pulse of her life are ours to revisit, reimagine, and revitalize.”

—Michelle Conklin

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From October 2016 through May 2017, the Tucson Botanical Gardens will host the New York Botanical Garden’s blockbuster exhibit: Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life. This exhibit examines Kahlo’s work through the lens of the plants and nature in her paintings and her personal gardens. Tucson Botanical Gardens was selected as the only institution to receive this extraordinary exhibition designed by one of the world’s premier botanical gardens, the New York Botanical Gardens. (NYBG)

NYBG’s staff worked for years to create Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life—the first exhibit ever to focus on Kahlo’s engagement with nature, revealing her intense interest, aesthetic appreciation and deep knowledge of the natural world, especially Mexico’s plant life.

Their vast resources of 200 staff members, including 80 Ph.D. scientists, provided only part of the team of experts involved in the process—additional experts came from further afield:

• Tony Award-winning Broadway stage designer Scott Pask traveled to La Casa Azul, Frida’s childhood home in Mexico City, in preparation of his work to recreate features of the brilliant home of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Pask is a University of Arizona alumnus and part-time resident of Tucson.

• Dr. Ariana Zavala, director of Latino Studies at Tufts University and specialist in Mexican Art and Gender and Women’s Studies, conducted research on Kahlo as a gardener and naturalist to inform the exhibit and further connect the artist to the installation.

• Celebrated Mexican artist Humberto Spindola was commissioned for the exhibit to re-create ‘The Two Fridas,’ Kahlo’s double self-portrait, in the Aztec tradition of amate paper art will be on display in the Gardens’ Legacy Gallery.

This exhibition has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Other major support provided by Pima Community College, Tucson Water and Cox Communications

Tucson Botanical Gardens wishes to thank the following Groups, Businesses and Individuals for their support in bringing FRIDA: Art, Garden, Life to Tucson.

Butterfly Affaire, A Night at Casa Azul Sponsors:Pima Community CollegeConsulado De México En TucsonCox CommunicationsDesert Leaf PublicationsMountain View ToursSouthwestern Foundation For Education And Historical PreservationTucson Electric PowerTucson WaterAppetizers Provided By Chef Carlotta Flores, El Charro Café Dinner – Chef Kristine Jensen, Gallery Of FoodDon Julio TequilaIron John’s Brewing CompanyKathy Alexander & Paul Lindsey Laura And Arch Brown The H.S. Lopez Family Foundation Tmc Foundation Mary Jo GhoryThanks to the New York Botanical Garden

Gala Committee:Stevie Mack, ChairpersonJoan ArdernJan BuckinghamSusan Chambers CasteloesMichelle ConklinAudrey FinleyAmy GouldVirginia L. GriffisPatricia HoustonKatherine KentFrances KniazNancy R. LaneyLisa Owens-SredzinskiJohn and Carolyn SmithStella A PerezVirginia PinedaEdye PopkeJane M. RoxburyJoye RupelColista SawyerSue SirkusAna TelloArlene Webster

Thank you!

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BUTTERFLY MAGIC, A TROPICAL WONDERLAND IN TUCSON!

October through May 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.This October, not only will we be unveiling our blockbuster exhibit, Frida: Art, Garden, Life, but we will also see the return of Butterfly Magic to the Gardens’ Cox Butterfly and Orchid Pavilion! 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 in bloom. New this season is our Dart Frog Terrarium, an easily accessible interpretive display that insures the safety of our colorful, yet fragile, amphibians. Also on display will be the Chrysalis Exhibit, a fascinating look into the metamorphic life of a butterfly. With a little patience, and luck, you may see a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis for the very first time! With a constantly changing and growing display, and new varieties of butterflies being added regularly, Butterfly Magic is never the same experience twice!

FEAST WITH THE DEARLY DEPARTED

Friday, October 28th 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. $13 Public Adults $7.50 Public Children $10 Member Adults $4 Member ChildrenEmbrace Tucson tradition and the rich cultural heritage of the Sonora Desert at the fifth annual Feast With the Dearly Departed. This event has become the highlight of the season, bringing Day of the Dead Face painters, traditional music, pan de muerto and sugar skulls to the Tucson Botanical Gardens. The centerpieces of the evening are the candle-lit procession down the Ironwood Path and a community-made Offrenda in the Nuestro Jardin to memorialize lost loved ones. Guests are welcome to participate by bringing notes and mementoes to place at the offrenda during the month of October. Mariachi music will be provided be Tucson High School’s own Mariachi Rayos del Sol and local food vendors will be serving the foods that reflect the Hispanic Heritage of our region. Skeleton sculptures both fanciful and frightening will be on display, featuring the work of local artists, schools and community groups. For more information about including your own work or organization in this display, please call 520-326-9686, ext. *26, or email horttherapy@tucsonbotanical.org.

LUMINARIA NIGHTS: SAVE THE DATE!

December 2,3,4 & 9,10,11 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.Mark your calendars for this most magical of Winter Displays! Entertainment to be announced. Stay tuned!

FRIDA: PORTRAITS BY NICKOLAS MURAY

A photography show in collaboration with Etherton Gallery, October 10th through May 31st. Photo Credit: Frida with Magenta Rebozo, Photo by Nickolas Muray ©Nickolas Muray Photo Archives, courtesy Etherton Gallery

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Jason Isenberg, Tucson Botanical Gardens, Landscape Design & Garden Consultant

Owner of REALM Photo by Gillian Drummond

Anyone familiar with the desert under-stands just how poetically paradoxical it is – as delicate as it is fierce; as inviting as it is impervious; as graceful as it is savage. It’s just that contradictory nature that connects the nearly indestructible desert plants of the Americas to the enduring art and universal, cultural significance of Frida Kahlo.

climate. One can imagine these colorful and sculptural plants inspiring creativity in both Frida and Diego.

As columnar counterbalance to the smaller specimens mentioned, Pachycereus marginatus (the Mexican fencepost cactus) will most certainly be standing proud and tall in the gardens. Native to areas of Mexico like Querétaro and Guanajuato, this is one of the very plants standing against the stunning blue walls of her Casa Azul residence that a bedbound Frida would have observed out of her bedroom window. After many years en situ, these stunners often reach commanding heights of fourteen to sixteen feet tall.

Graptopetalum paraguayense (the ghost plant) is sure to grace many of the pots in the exhibit. Succulent, silver rosettes are inclined to cascade down the faces of their containers and will provide a lovely color contrast to the more common verdant color palette found in gardens.

Various Euphorbias (Euphorbia resinifera, Euphorbia tirucalli, Euphorbia milii, etc.) and Aloes (Aloe variegata, Aloe striata, Aloe brevifolia, Aloe barbadensis, etc.) will serve as familiar, yet remarkable, anchor accent plants on the site. Their companions may include Portulacaria afra (elephant food), Cheiridopsis candidissima (with the

Bringing Casa Azul to Life

Kahlo’s life was one of both enormous beauty and of unimaginable difficulty. Her spirit was indomitable – her injured body not so. Often bedridden due to her physical pain, she frequently included richly hued plants and vibrant flowers in her art. Though she claimed to paint herself so often as it was the subject that she knew best, Frida Kahlo was obviously no stranger to a diverse range of flora. In fact, she and her longtime companion, Diego Rivera, densely populated their famous Casa Azul residence with swarms of tropical and desert plants – making that house very much their home.

The Tucson Botanical Garden is thrilled to showcase a replica of Rivera’s Casa Azul pyramid in its upcoming Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life exhibit. Instead of models of the Pre-Columbian art that Diego Rivera placed on the pyramid, this stair-stepped and colorful structure will be home to countless potted plants, most of which will be cacti and succulents from the desert regions of the Americas.

Calibanus hookeri (commonly found on the hilltops of Tamaulipas, Mexico) is one such plant. With its caudex base serving as a stem to tough, grey-grass-like leaves, it’s an unmistakable survivor.

Agave bracteosa (commonly known as the squid agave or spider agave) is another tough, desert plant from the Tamaulipas region (specifically, the mountains of the Sierra Madre Oriental). When other plants shy away, this diminutive Agave bravely clings to the unforgivingly steep hillsides and cliffs. It can tolerate a wide range of exposures (e.g.: hot, cold, shade, sun) and absolutely loves to live in pots.

Not to be left out, both burgundy and sliver dyckia, extremely primitive bromeliads, will be strutting their stuff in the pyramid pots. Native to various regions of South America, these hardy, thorny-leaved plants are used to mid to high elevations but can thrive in Tucson’s

Photo by Toni Frissell

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unfortunate common name of carpet weed), Sansevieria cylindrica (cylindrical snake plant), Cleistocactus strausii (silver torch), Agave attenuata (fox tail agave), and both Echinopsis and Echinocereus.

Of course, harkening back to a Casa Azul from decades past, pots and the grounds will be generously adorned with colorful flowers that once again recall the familiar and vibrant hues of Frida Kahlo’s brilliant work and shine a fresh light on her remarkable life.

AUTUMN PLANTING TIPSSEPTEMBER

• Watch for a post-monsoon dry spell, maintain warm-season watering frequency if needed.

• Plant trees, deciduous fruit trees (pomegranate, fig), shrubs, cacti and succulents.

• Plant perennials (penstemon, verbena, evening-primrose).

• Start seeds for cool-season herbs (dill, cilantro, parsley).

• Start seeds for leafy winter vegetables (chard, lettuce, collards).

OCTOBER

• Check drip-irrigation system timing, emitters and lines.

• Decrease watering frequency with cooler weather.

• Wean plants off regular watering to harden them up for winter protection against freezing.

• Fall planting season begins – plant perennials & bulbs, hardy trees, shrubs, and cacti.

• Sow desert wildflower seeds in late October.

• Plant hardy herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme), bulbs, and cool-season annuals (pansy, petunia, violets).

• Plant leafy winter vegetables. Sow seeds of radish, carrot, peas, spinach

• Divide perennials and ornamental grasses.

• Fertilize roses.

NOVEMBER

• Check drip-irrigation system timing and reduce watering for cool temps.

• Finish up any planting from October; hold off on planting cold-sensitive plants until spring.

• Research your plants and learn which ones are cold-sensitive, prepare cold-weather covers.

• Bring cold-sensitive potted plants indoors, if possible.

• Watch for early frosts and cover tender plants.

• Rake fallen leaves, use them to mulch beds or add them to the compost pile.

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Discover the flavors of Frida’s Mexico City, here in the Old Pueblo

AL FRESCO FRIDAYS AT CAFÉ BOTÁNICABringing Frida to life in the Old PuebloBy: Kristine Jensen, Chef and Owner of Café Botanica

The challenge: To create a Mexico City atmosphere in Tucson…sleepy and with not near enough of a population to create that carnival street atmosphere. I am visualizing the hustle of millions of people coming out to eat on the streets with all the magical food, aromas and drinking that are part of the feel. Then I realize our little spot isn’t going to be that kind of Mexico dining experience. So then I imagine family gatherings with abuelos, tios, primos all joining in the creation of a communal meal.

There is where I see our little café – bringing out delicious and simple dishes of food grown nearby, seasoned with chiles, chocolate, fruits; simmered with fresh herbs and spices – being shared by friends and family while imbibing in drink and conversation.

The menu is still unpainted, but the palette is ready – rich flavors and colorful presentation served family-style at your table. Slow-down, savor the flavors and the music, commune with your friends, soak in the Garden, and imagine that you have traveled to a different time and place for just a bit.

RECENTLY ANNOUNCED!Sunday, October 30th, 2016, 10a.m. – 3 p.m. Miramonte to The Garden District

Tucson Botanical Gardens will be a featured stop on Cyclovia Tucson! The Gardens are proud to be chosen as an Activity Hub for the popular, family-friendly Cycling Event. On Sunday, October 30th, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. the Tucson Botanical Gardens will host thousands of participants and their families. Come visit us during Cyclovia Tucson for people-powered activities and neighborhood fun! Note: Alvernon will be closed to all motor vehicles during Cyclovia.Image courtesy of Mamta Popat

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TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

Australia: Gardens, Opals, & Vinyards Feb. 27 to Mar. 11, 2017

Rivaling the savage beauty of our Sonoran Desert, Australia is the land of big adventure, vast horizons, and unique ecology sprouting from extreme landscapes. Tour glittering cityscapes and explore the desert outback while supporting the Tucson Botanical Gardens! Join us for a two-week discovery of Australia’s fascinating wildlife, plant collections at the Royal Botanic Gardens and Hunter Valley Gardens, pastoral wine country, and much more. For more information and to reserve your spot, please call Ashley Pedersen at 520-326-9686 ext. *39.

THE OCTOBER MEETING OF THE TUCSON IRIS SOCIETY

Oct. 15 1 p.m.

The Tucson Area Iris Society welcomes Stephen Buchmann, Entomologist and Author of The Reason For Flowers, to their October TAIS Meeting at the Gardens. The lecture and meeting is free and open to the public. For more information visit tucsoniris.org

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 TOUR

Third Tuesday, monthly, 9 a.m. Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 Included with admission.

Join the Tucson Audubon Society for a garden bird walk, especially for beginning bird watchers. You’ll learn introductory birdwatching techniques and get an idea of how and why gardens, including yours at home, attract and support birds. Bring your own binoculars or a limited number will be available for guests to borrow.

COMMUNITY CLASSES & PROGRAMS

WELLNESSMindful Yoga Thursdays, 8 to 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.

September: 5-class series Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 30 $50, $40 Members

October: 4-class seriesOct. 6, 13, 20, 27 $40, $32 Members

November: 3-class seriesNov. 3, 10, 17 $30, $24 Members

Edible Plant Tour and Tasting Third Thursday, monthly Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $25, $20 Members (per class)

Taste the flavors of the Gardens with our resident eatery, Café Botanica. Each month, our Garden docents will lead a tour showcasing many edible plants grown at the Gardens. Then, learn from one of our talented Café Botanica Chefs, who will demonstrate how to prepare recipes using seasonal garden ingredients.

Aromatherapy for Aches and Pains WorkshopSaturday, Sept. 24 9 to 11 a.m. $35 $28 Members

Soothe those aches and pains! Join us as we learn which essential oils are best for inflammation and pain relief, how to use them and have fun making your own handmade remedy to take home.

•Nutritional SodasFriday, Oct. 7 10 a.m. to noon $40, $32 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! These flavorful sodas are full of beneficial enzymes for digestion and vibrant health. No special equipment is required for this artisanal craft. Instructed by nutritional consultant, Jeanne Bjorn.

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Aromatherapy for Mind and Mood WorkshopSaturday, Oct. 22 9 to 11 a.m. $35, $28 Members

Natural aromas have a wonderful way of lifting our spirits, clearing the mind, calming or energizing us. 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 and mood blend to take home.

Aromatherapy for Your Home Emergency Kit WorkshopSaturday, Nov. 5 9 to 11 a.m. $35, $28 Members

Do you have a home emergency kit? We’ll explore which essential oils are must have’s to keep handy all the time. From cuts and scrapes to burns and bug bites, learn about oils with antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Make your own product to take home and start your kit.

Herbal Medicine Making WorkshopSaturday, Nov. 12 9 a.m. to noon $35 $28 Members

Plants of the southwest have been offering themselves to desert peoples since ancient times and carrying forth the tradition is a giving forward for generations to come. In this class, students will learn how to make an herbal tincture, salve, and tea using plants of the Sonoran Desert. You will also learn how to successfully grow these plants in your own garden for personal use. Please come in comfortable work clothes and bring a work apron, gloves, journal, hat and water.

ART

Ikebana for Everyone First Thursday, monthly Oct. 6, Nov. 3 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $30, $24 Members (per class)

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. Please bring a bucket, towel, shears, and a kenzan/pin frog (3” diameter). Vases and kenzans will be available to borrow for the duration of the class and also for sale in the Gardens Gift Shop.

Painting Sonoran Desert PlantsFriday, Sept. 30 9 a.m. to noon $55, $44 Members

Join us as we explore exotic and fanciful desert plants and learn to draw and paint them. We will create a Frida Kahlo inspired painting using plants of the Sonoran Desert.

Emphasis will be on drawing and painting skills and creating volume in our subject. No experience required. Materials will be provided.

Drawing and Painting Fruits and FlowersFriday, Oct. 14 9 a.m. to noon $55, $44 Members

Learn about symbolism used in Frida Kahlo’s work and then explore various techniques in drawing and painting as you create your own painting. We will look for inspiration from fruits and flowers. No experience required. Materials will be provided.

Painting Butterflies and MothsFriday, Nov. 4 9 a.m. to noon $55, $44 Members

Kahlo had a keen appreciation for the beauty and variety of the natural world. We will look for inspiration from moths and butterflies who share an amazing palette of colors and patterns. Explore these beautiful insects with a visit to the Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion and then create a painting based on your inspiration. No experience required. Materials will be provided.

Hypertufa Pot WorkshopFridays, Nov. 4 and Nov. 11 9 a.m. to noon $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.

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GARDENING

DIY Desert DesignOct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19 $125, $100 Members

This 6-class course, taught by the Garden’s 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 design and the resources needed to do it yourself or successfully employ professional help.

Desert Container Gardening Webcast SeriesSelect Thursdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. $15, $12 Members (per class)

Join Marylee Pangman, desert potted garden expert, in this new webcast series to learn well-established methods for potted plant survival in our challenging climate. Mix and match the offerings below.

Oct. 20: A Flourishing Potted Garden

Oct. 27: Great Winter Potted Gardens Nov. 10: A Flourishing Potted Garden Dec. 1: Container Gardens for the Holidays

Soil and Plant Management in Home Gardens and Landscapes Series Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15 $15, $12 Members (each class)

Join Dr. Bob Hutchinson, Professor Emeritus (plant and soil science), Louisiana State University, for this three part series on soil and plant management.

Nov. 1: In this seminar, we will discuss the general processes of soil formation as well as the definition and importance of soil physical properties (texture and structure) and how they affect plant growth and development. This will include discussion of how soil mineralogy and physical properties affect soil fertility, internal drainage, and soil tilth.

Nov. 8: In this session we will discuss factors affecting the chemical properties of soil and basic soil fertility. We will identify the plant nutrient elements required for plants to grow and reproduce and factors that affect their availability to plants. In addition, we will discuss soil pH and cation exchange capacity (CEC) and how they influence nutrient availability

and plant growth. Other topics will include: understanding fertilizers and how they should be selected and used, recognizing common nutrient deficiencies, soil testing, correcting soil pH, and soil salinity considerations.

Nov. 15: In this session we will discuss the importance of nutrient cycling in natural ecosystems and home gardens, benefits and problems with mulches (inorganic and organic), composting, and soil organic matter effects on soil productivity. We will also discuss how soil properties affect water availability and irrigation requirements. In addition, we will briefly look at some of the most common soil related problems that impact our gardens but often go overlooked.

Sowing Seeds for Spring VeggiesSaturday, Nov. 5 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. $30, $24 Members

Endless sunny skies allow Tucson gardeners to continuously grow vegetables year-round. Our desert climate offers challenges that sometimes discourage the greenest thumb. However, with the right strategies and plant varieties, you can successfully grow an organic, high-yield vegetable garden that rivals those from more temperate climates.

Join Jason Isenberg, Tucson Botanical Gardens consultant and owner and principal designer of REALM, an award-winning landscape design firm, for this crash course of desert veggie gardening best practices. Get a head start planning your spring veggie garden.

NATURE & ECOLOGY

What is That Bird?Sept. 21, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 10 a.m. to noon

$65, $52 Members

Birds defy gravity, live in a wide variety of habitats, travel extraordinary distances, navigate without GPS, and that’s not all. Join Cynthia Pruett, past president of Tucson Audubon Society, as you learn about and appreciate these incredible flyers in this three-part class. You will learn how to identify our Tucson residents, where to find them, how to attract them, and, best of all, enjoy them! The first two sessions will take place at the Tucson Botanical Gardens and the third session will be an off-site field trip.

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Bounteous BeetlesFriday, Sept. 23 10 a.m. to noon $25, $20 Members

As the single largest group of animals on the planet, beetles are something of a contradiction: they may be beneficial predators or pests, brightly colored or dull. They can range in size from a pinhead to a closed fist. Jeff Babson, of Sky Island Tours, will introduce participants to the amazing diversity of beetles, with an emphasis on local species.

Marvelous MothsFriday, Oct. 28 10 a.m. to noon $25, $20 Members

Did you know moths are far more abundant than butterflies, or that they sometimes fly during the day? This program, led by Jeff Babson of Sky Island Tours, we will begin to discover the amazing diversity of moths and explore the (mostly) nocturnal world of these fascinating insects.

Dragons and DamselsFriday, Nov. 18 10 a.m. to noon $25, $20 Members

With a color palette to rival the most ostentatious birds and butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies have gained certain popularity among recreational naturalists. This presentation, by Jeff Babson of Sky Island Tours, introduces participants to these wonderful bugs, delving into the classification, identification, and diversity of species in southern Arizona

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Teacher WorkshopTuesday, Oct. 11 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $30

Join the Tucson Botanical Gardens for a hands-on workshop for teachers. This workshop will help you make the most of your next class field trip to the Gardens. You’ll become familiar with our plant collections, receive standards-based classroom activities and take home demonstrative materials. While activities are designed with kindergarten through third graders in mind, all teachers are welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided.

Family Fun DayFriday, Nov. 11 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.

DOCENT TRAINING

Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24 $120, $70 Members

Become a docent at the Tucson Botanical Gardens and join a team of educators serving the Tucson community and visitors from all over the world!

REGISRATION AND CANCELLATIONMember DiscountsTucson Botanical Gardens members receive a 20% discount on most education programs (some restrictions may apply) Please visit 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 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. 39.

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MEMORIALS AND TRIBUTES

Our beautiful gardens have been nurtured by the encouragement and support of our members, their families and executors. In every case the inspiration for each gift and bequest is personal and yet one particular theme seems to be shared by all. The Gardens is an enchanting place that allows guests to take a deep breath and experience nature’s beauty.

Contact us todayTell us what has touched your heart and live your life knowing that your legacy gift will provide enduring inspiration for future generations. development@tucsonbotanical.org (520) 326-9686 Ext. 15

GIFTS IN MEMORY OF

Mary T. Biester James S. Kiel, Jr.

Patricia A. Stevenson Janet R. Fireman & Judith K. Fireman

GIFTS IN HONOR OF

Arlene Webster Mary Jo Ghory

Jackie Barker Mesquite Garden Club

BRICKS, PATHWAYS, DISCOVERIES

At the Gardens, it’s easy to see how the process of adding one brick to another can turn an extraordinary vision into a “dream come true”. Pathways through the Gardens are being laid with commemorative bricks, leading visitors to discover new plants, butterflies and the colors of the season. Support the Gardens pathways 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, on our website: www.tucsonbotanical.org/donate/tribute-or-memorial, or call (520) 326-9686 Ext. 15.

TRIBUTE BRICKS IN HONOR OF

Polly S. Cosyns Gail P. & Bruce D. Grossetta Dr. Edward Hacskaylo Jan Holub

TRIBUTE BRICKS IN MEMORY OF

Willam Drake Dr. Harry M. Graham

Leave a legacy…

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$1,000 and aboveAnonymousDavid & Maureen HerrKristi LewisLisa Owens-Sredzinski

& Marcus N. Sredzinski

$500 and aboveAnonymousPolly S. CosynsAudrey & John FinleyEileen M. FitzmauriceDr. Edward HacskayloJan HolubKessler Timan Family FundKaren & William McCloskeyAlice F. & William G. RoeM. Jo SmithDr. Frances Ann Walker

$100 and aboveGail AhumadaAnonymousRichard & Deborah AplingLinza Bethea

& John BirminghamEric & Christine BehlingLori Benna Levine

& Gary W. BennaGrace & Dean BergSandra B. & Shirley A. BrantleyCharles D. & Alice M. ButtsMarsha M. ByrnesEva & John CrossGeorge R.

& Marjorie M. CunninghamSusan M. DayMrs. Isabel Delgado

& Mr. Raul F. Delgado, Jr.Fred & Mary FrelinghuysenBetty B. GeehanMr. & Mrs. Arthur R. GillentineSally S. GreenleafJennifer H. Gross

& Jerry W. Le Fevre

Sara E. Hammond & David A. Fales

Nancy HofstetterMargaret M. HoughtonBonita & Ann JonesRobert & Beverly JonesBarbara & Jay KittleCol. William Lafferty, Jr.Nancy R. Laney, J.D.,

& Timothy DennehyLucy R. MastermanMary N. McMillanDonald & Joan McGannJoyanne B. MillsBrenda Moos-BollardVirginia H. MorthlandMarie NemerguthArdis Niemann NoonanGuruprasad Raju

& Vasudha KurugantiHelen & Michael ReynoldsAubrey & Rosa ScarbroughPeggy Schmidt

& Deborah SteinbergGayle Shepard

& Timothy RobertsLuMari Thompson

& Martin R. KodlickMr. & Mrs. Richard J. Wolff

$99 and belowRegina K.

& Michael K. AmersonJean AndrewsAnonymousJudith S. AndersonSamuel & Emeline AngevineBetsy BoldingPeter A. & Shirley B. BookmanLois E. & William BooneKathryn A. BowenSusan M. Call & David ForgeyKatherine & George CaseyJanice E. CattMarylyn G. & Jesse D. ChapmanCarmine & Anita ChesterSally & Donald ClarkConnie & Kenneth Cookson

Jane DenstDesert Garden ClubJanice & Terry DonaldJan & Mickey DowlingElizabeth A. FimbresRenee J. & Elaine GeffenGeorge & Peggy GluskiJulie & Amy GoodmanGail P. & Bruce D. GrossettaMarilyn A. GreerWarren & Patricia HatcherSara HeitshuJoan S. & Mel HilmanMrs. Ruth S. HoshawIndian Ridge Garden ClubSharon KhaCaroline King & Shannon DeadyDonna L. & Mike KidderNorma KlischCharlotte S. KirchnerDavid & Shellie KnawaMary & Kreg KneelandCarol C. KorichMarcia Kunstel & Joe AlbrightElaine LeasureMeg LeeMerry LewisGloria MacDonaldTornie MacKayDaphne & Ed MadsonKaren Wilkinsin-Maedge

& Mark MaedgeAlicja MannSteven S. MarderJanet & Frank I. MarcusCarmen Marriott

& Robert ClarkHarry M. McDermott

& Marie P. McDermottMichelle M. McDonald

& Robert K. Johnson

Jerry L. Miller & Lee Sennot-Miller

Leone L. MohneySuzanne M. & Amanda Mooberry

Melissa A. MooreJanet E. MooreEmily & Ted MorrisonKaren & Byrd MossTina NarrNicole OliverLoreli Panico & Doug DornClarence PasionAdelaida Santana PellicierMarylou & Ronald W. PhilipsVickie Reason & Sio CastilloLynn Richards

& Bill BreckenridgeJanice Rickert-Mueller

& John MuellerRichard & Janet RipbergerKathleen RowlandShirley RuppDiana SammataroBarbara C. Sattler

& Kenney F. HeglandJames & Gail ScottAlan V. Scott & Mary Beth JanesJoe Seger & Kariman PeirceSuzanne Seville & Don BenzelSusan & Robert ShragerKris Sharpe & Susan JacobsonVirginia & John SiemsenRandall S. SmithGlenn SummersLynn M. Tuttle & Leslie L. LinnJennifer WalkerDr. Frances Ann WalkerMs. Marina J. WelmersSusan WilsonCraig K. Winters II

& Janet WintersMs. Janice A. Wilhelmi

& Dr. James J. StewartMarina & Evgeny Zemskov

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, and how they feel connected to the Tucson Botanical Gardens.

(This list was compiled from gifts made from January 1 to July 2016)

Thank you to all of our Annual Fund donors and supporters

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Thank you for the generosity of our new renewing members below we have listed the Cholla level and above from January. - July. If you have questions about your membership contact Katherine at 520-326-9686 *13

SaguaroGrace & Dean BergDr. & Mrs. William LaMear

OcotilloLollie Benz-PlankChristine Curtis & Michael CurtisAudrey & John FinleyDavid FrankBruce R. Irby & Sharon L. BundyMrs. Gregg Swihart

AgaveRiemke M. BrakemaMargaret Briehl & Dennis RayArchibald M. & Laura W. BrownBeverly K. Cohoon

& Jennifer Cohoon McStottsGeorge R. & Marjorie M. CunninghamNina R. & N. J. GibsonAmy & Wayne GouldAnne HazenJames C. & Mary KautzKristi LewisSusan & Doug MillerBarbara MinkerJohn C. & Ann B. MommsenRobert & Deanna PerkinsLoveda A. PetrieAndria & James PlonkaRandall & Susan PrustRodney H. RoeskeJill & Herschel RosenzweigDrs. John P. and Helen S. SchaeferRebecca I. & Stanley G. SimonsonSusan S. SmallJohn & Gayle SwarbrickDr. & Mrs. Hugh C. Thompson IIISusan R. ThompsonCarolyn & Steve Van NortRichard & Patricia A. Wiedhopf

ChollaMohyeddin & Helen AbdulazizVelta & George AnastJoan & William ArdernMichael AustinColleen & Joe BabcockCatherine & Harry BarrettJim & Sharon BarrySusan K. Bazzell & Nicholas L. TaylorDavid N. & Joann E. BeckerJean Ann & Sid BeckerRichard BendaLinza Bethea & John Birmingham

Drs. Mel Bina and Marion A. WiedenJennifer Boice & Mark S. KimbleMary R. BollJanet BrysonLinda M. Calkins

& Carlos Cardona-MoralesRebekah K. & Stephen A. ChapmanDr. Clement and June ChaseJulene & Ron ChurchLinda M. & Kenneth W. CiriacksJim & Vicki ClickCarol and Jerry CloutierWiley Cornell & Richard MarschnerJoyce B. CosmasMiles & Rose CraftonEva & John CrossDeborah Dale & Jeffrey GrubicWilliam DallasJane DenstCarol T. des CognetsMary DorseyLinda G. DrewJames P. & Vivian M. EgbertLee & Spencer ElliottMichael Elsner & Peggy HutchisonEdna R. Fiedler & Walter E. SipesRenee M. & Jeffrey J. FischerRobert S. Fisk & Romy A. AngleGeorge W. & Fern A. FousseCynthia & Albert FrankJessica FraverFred & Mary FrelinghuysenMargot & Jose D. GarciaKate GarnerChristine A. & Eric G. GeeRenee J. & Elaine GeffenDavid and Sharon GermainElizabeth A. & James R. GoffThomas Good & Mary McCaslin-GoodSumayya Granger & John RobertsEllery C. Green & Nancy D. LauverPam GrissomMichele C. Hacherl & Bill ZuckerAnne & Chip HaleySara E. Hammond & David A. FalesMary C. HammondDiane & Kevin HannaLinda A. & Rolf C. HansonWilliam HarlowHarlow GardensAnthony HaswellFrank S. Hedgcock

Karen & John HeidelJack R. & Marilyn J. HensleyShea M. HermesBarry & Fern HiebStephen HoffmanBill HoranSarah & Satchel A. HoytWilliam HunnebeckKatharine Jacobs & David PlaneCarla Johnson & Andrea MannellVirginia & Robert JonesRichard R. & Sandra J. JoyceLisa & Mark KaneLaura KennedyCarolyn Knott & Lois WildeGabriele Koschorke & Klaus StrzyzewskiHelen & Norman KyleDonald & Robin LaidlawCynthia C. Lambarth & Geoff PraegerDawn & John LashleyKevin & Barbara LeeheyLori Benna Levine and Gary W. BennaLinda R. & Jeff LewisDr. & Mrs. Richard C. LivingstonMargaret Livingston & Steven SmithRoy Loewenstein & Alana StubbsAnthony & Ellen LomonacoEvelia LopezGypsy & David LyleJeanne S. & William T. LymanTornie MacKayDiana MadarasJohn Madsen & Susan WellsScott Marko & Indri GunawanKathy & Tim McDaidKathleen McDanielLisa M. & Michael L.

McDaniel-HutchingsMichelle M. McDonald

& Robert K. JohnsonMelanie & Greg McFarlandSaba McWilliamsJ. Eileen Mechling and Robert KuehlM. Shy MeekerJohn Wesley Miller

& Lorraine DrachmanDianna & David MinsonBrenda Moos-BollardVirginia H. MorthlandRebecca MoseleyMiriam & Michael MossKatherine B. MurrayJudy A. NovalisDebra Palmer & Shaun SommererBonnie and Bill Patient

Belinda Petit & Victoria PetitMargaret M. A. Pope

& Norman R. EpsteinR Cynthia PruettBarry QuanstromKevin Reilly & Lisa ChanMarjorie R. RevealHelen & Michael ReynoldsJoan Rice RobinsonMary & Chester RichardsonJanice Rickert-Mueller and John MuellerKatie Rogerson & Andrew BoehlyTiana F. & Jeffrey S. RonstadtMike & Liz SampselLinda & Reid SchindlerPeggy Schmidt & Deborah SteinbergS. L. and Eleanor SchorrJohn & Barbara SchubertAlan V. Scott & Mary Beth JanesSuzanne Seville & Don BenzelPamela & David ShackRobin & David ShambachThomas J. & Bonnie A. SinnardSamuel & Donna SmithMary Anne & William SpringerEmily H. & Mark J. SullivanDonna & David TangC.R. & Connie TeepleSherry A. Terrell & Peter E. SchmidtVida ThomasMark ThomsonRandy Todd & Michael UtleyMary TrejoJohn Twomey & Jennifer ZehrDiane Vallentine & George SiegfriedDon & Bobbie VandeGriffNancy Vonier & John M. TreefulWendy & Elliott WeissMargaret West & Richard HallickEllen K. Wheeler & David NixRobert A. WhiteKaren Wilkinsin-Maedge

& Mark MaedgeFrank R. & Linda S. WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Stephen S. WilloughbySara S. & Lloyd C. WisdomSomphand & Katkeaw YoungStephen J. YoungerNicole Yuan & Jerel Slaughter

Thank you to our new and renewing members

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Holiday Parties at Tucson Botanical GardensAre you looking for a place to host your Holiday party in a unique and magical setting? Look no further – the Tucson Botanical Gardens can accommodate any event, from the festive and formal to cheerful and casual. There are indoor and outdoor spaces for groups of varying sizes and on-site catering from the Gallery of Food. Plan an evening under the stars, be enchanted by the holiday lights and treat your guests to our Butterfly Magic display.

For more information on events and package pricing please visit www.tucsonbotanical.org or contact Facility Rentals at 520-326-9686 *29 or rentals@tucsonbotanical.org.

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

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2150 N. Alvernon WayTucson, Arizona 85712

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