For Members of the Tucson Botanical Gardens

Summer 2016 Volume 16 Issue 2

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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: Shelly AbbottVice President: John SmithSecretary: Joan ArdernTreasurer: Karen McCloskeySteve BosséKelly FlanniganChris Hazen MolinaLangdon HillMary LaughbaumKristi LewisMargaret LivingstonDavid LovittShannan MartyJohn MijacLisa Owens-SredzinskiMark P. Vitale

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 Melissa D’Auria, Hope Keimon, and Savannah Stelzer.

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

I was going through old photos recently and came across a moment in time when my mom and I were working in our garden. Actually she was working, and it looks like I was attempting to water vegetables with a child-sized watering can. As I continued flipping through the albums, I discovered a reoccurring theme; my mom with her mom, my great-grandmother with me, my mother with her six sisters, and my aunt with my cousin. All of us experienced the joy of gardening in the same backyard, at different periods in our life.

Although techniques of planting haven’t changed too much over the years, The Tucson Botanical Gardens has gone through tremendous transformations. Looking ahead, we’re energized and excited to bring new exhibits and programming to our members and guests. Here’s a sampling of what’s in store:

• The Gardens was just awarded a $300,000, five-year grant to create and implement pollination programming. Three members of the Gardens staff will be heading off to Denver this summer for a seed-collecting workshop.

• Check out the Tohono O’odam Native Crops Gardens this summer – we’re expecting our best harvest ever! Thanks to Native Seed Search for supplying seeds and an Americorps worker who will help tend these special beds.

• This summer, our Operations Director, Matt Adamson along with Jason Isenberg, the Gardens Landscape Design and Garden Consultant will be working with RainBird Irrigation to completely revamp the Gardens irrigation system. New state-of-the-art equipment will ensure efficient water use and distribution.

• The Gardens is pleased to announce an education partnership with Pima Community College. The resources and expertise from PCC are helping us bring to life the New York Botanical Gardens exhibition, Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life.

• Plant Power Summer Camp – We’re preparing for our busiest camp year ever! Our Education Department team: Ashley, Julie and Lynne have added an extra week of camp to accommodate new and renewing campers.

While life and landscapes change throughout time, the simple act of gardening hasn’t. Whether it’s with your children, friends, family or simply a way of experiencing some quiet time alone, gardening doesn’t require much more than one or two hands, and when needed – a child sized watering can.

Michelle Conklin, CFRE Excecutive Director

Cover photo by Lisa JensenPage 3 photo by Randy Larson

“Change is the only constant.” — Heraclitus

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“Show me where there is life out in the desert. Only those who can see such signs of life are able to find treasure..”

—Paulo Coelho, “The Alchemist”

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Breaking the Rules: Creative Solutions for Summer Container Gardening

By Marylee Pangman

Author of “Getting Potted in the Desert”, Potted Garden Educator at Tucson Botanical Gardens

Gardeners are typically rule breakers. We bend the rules, try the untried and seek out plants that we are told definitely will not make it in the desert. For us desert transplants and snowbirds, we are seeking for a garden like “back home” and try to replicate our favorites saying, “Yes I can!” Common casualties that come to mind are Ranunculus, Tulips and Fuchsia to name just a few. However, I am sure some of you reading this are saying, “I have them in my Tucson garden!” When that is the case, you are an exceptional gardener with the perfect location and conditions for these lower heat, water and humidity loving plants!

That being said, there are constant gray areas to the rules when gardening in the desert. I find I always preface my answers to gardening questions with, “that depends.” In desert container gardening classes, I teach beginning

gardeners to place plants with the same light, sun and water requirements together in the same pot. Ornamentals, succulents and drought-tolerant plants all have their place in our gardens, happily segregated.

However, I have found times that I needed a way to stretch those clear-cut directions and try rule-breaking combinations for special environmental conditions.

My first rule in desert container gardening is the size pot you should use when planting in the sun. When choosing anything other than cacti, an 18” internal diameter is the smallest you want to have. This provides enough soil to hold moisture longer than a couple hours and gives the roots added insulation from the direct heat of the sun. Even an 18” pot in all day sun locations is too small. The bigger the better, I always say.

One of my former commercial clients was a restaurant with a railing around the outside dining patio. This area was within a brick floor courtyard surrounded by brick buildings and in the summer the patio was drenched in sun for eight or more hours. Needless to say, it was hot! We changed their existing 4”x 6”x 30” plastic window boxes to the largest I could get which were 12” x 13” x 40”. I knew this was small when compared to my rules, but the chef was determined to keep the window box effect on the railing embracing the al fresco diners.

We succeeded easily in the winter with typical winter flowers for desert pots, but in the summer the plants struggled. I looked for a solution to these hot summer containers that allowed for a combination of a permanent or perennial, tall plant with annual color. I decided to give Red Yucca (Hesperaloe

parviflora) a try over a few years to see if it would hold up with the higher water content needed by the annuals. Long story short – it worked very well. The Yucca grew nicely and never experienced any root rot from the plentiful water.

As you see by the pictures, I still used medium water annuals both in winter and summer. I found when the soil was heavily shaded by the plants, it stayed cooler and could support them throughout the blistering days. Once well grown, we could usually reduce the watering during the hottest months to once daily in the early morning. If we had to water them again later in the day, we applied a very short period on the timer (3-4 minutes). They were of course, on a dedicated irrigation pot line. Winter plantings were always only watered in the mornings.

Red Yucca, Ornamental Sweet Potato – Chartreuse and Blackie, Gomphrena, Purslane, Dusty Miller

Red Yucca, Pansies (Apricot, Pale Blue and Bi-Color Burgundy), White Alyssum, Crystal Palace Blue Lobelia

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SUMMER PLANTING TIPSJUNE

• Keep the garden watered, check plants daily for stress

• Watch for sunburn on spring plantings, cover with shade cloth before sunburn becomes severe

• Shade and mulch vegetables as needed

• Summer prune plant suckers while small (Desert Willow, Acacias)

• Avoid planting during this, our warmest and driest month

JULY

• Monsoon rains arrive! Use rain delay function on irrigation

• Clean and repair drip-irrigation systems if needed

• Inspect water harvesting system and other garden structures after heavy rains

• Plant a monsoon garden of southwestern heirloom seeds (beans, corn, squash)

• Tidy up herbs, flowers

• Fertilize container succulents 1/2 strength

AUGUST

• Check drip-irrigation system timing, reduce watering if rains penetrate deeply

• Prepare beds for cool season vegetables & annuals

• Fertilize roses and citrus at the end of the month

• Pull summer-season weeds before seeds are set

Ideas for low water summer plantings with Red Yucca: (in order of height, tall to trailing)

*Be sure to not over water these plants.

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) Dusty Miller (Senecio cineraria) Lantana* - Trailing (Lantana camara)Moss Rose* (Portulaca grandifloria) Purslane* (Portulaca oleracea) Fan Flower (Scaevola aemula) Hearts and Flowers (Aptenia cordifolia)

Another idea for combining a succulent with higher water-need plants is to use a Lady Slipper (Pedilanthus macrocarpus) which can also handle the additional water you would use when combining with perennials. The pot pictured had to be on a landscape irrigation line. I only recommend this with great caution and forethought about what you are planting in the pot and the size of the pot. The pot pictured is 24” and is protected

from afternoon sun by the wall behind it. Being on a landscape line, it was only watered every three days for 45 minutes as this line was watering low water and shallow rooted plants.

I combined the Lady Slipper with a low water Gopher Plant (Euphorbia rigida), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), Parrot’s Beak (Lotus berthelotii), Pentas and a trailing Lantana. The Parrot’s Beak was the biggest challenge since they like to be wetter than the other plants, so I made sure the inline emitters were doubled in that area to try and keep it as moist as possible.

Don’t let your pots go empty all summer. Happy Gardening!

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Lady Slipper, Gopher Plant, Butterfly Bush, Parrot’s Beak, Pentas, Lantana

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SUMMER HOURS June through Sept. Closed on July 4th

Garden Hours7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Gift Shop Hours7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily

Summer Admission$9 for adults, $8 senior/student/military, $5 children, $3 dogs Free admission for members and children 3 and under

Café Botanica8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (drinks only after 2 p.m.) Monday to Friday

6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (drinks only after 2 p.m.) Saturday and Sunday

• Additional dog members may be added for only $10 each.

Dog memberships can be purchased in the Gardens Gift Shop or by calling (520) 326-9686, Ext 13.

DOG PORTRAITS IN THE GARDENS Tuesday, June 7 and Tuesday, Aug. 27:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Take advantage of this opportunity to have professional photos taken of your beloved companion in the Gardens’ lush landscape. Professional photographer Vicky Stromee generously donates her time to the Gardens each year to make this fun event a fundraiser for the Gardens. www.vickystromeephotography.com

Pricing:Includes both digital and hard copy photos as well as Garden Admission for you and your dog.

$10 for one pose$15 for two posesNo reservation required.

Summer in the Gardens

EVERYDAY!June through Sept. during Garden hours

We’re once again celebrating the Dog Days of Summer by opening our gates to leashed dogs. Guests are welcome to bring their well-behaved dogs to enjoy our Urban Oasis in the Heart of Tucson.

Dog Admission is $3 per dog per visit or purchase a Dog Membership for $20For $20 you’ll receive:• Unlimited daily admission for your

dog during the summer months (June through September) Regular dog admission is $3 per visit, making this a savings of over $300!

• A special canine membership card with ring that can be attached to any collar or leash.

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EARLY BIRD WEEKENDS Every Saturday and Sunday, June to Sept.

Mindful WalkingStarting at 6:30 a.m.

The Gardens will open starting at 6:30 a.m. for morning walkers to enjoy the garden setting and a little exercise before it gets too hot! Admission is suggested donation only until 7:30 a.m. After 7:30 a.m. $9 adults, $5 children, members are free.

Breakfast at Cafe Botanica6:30 to 11 a.m.

After a lovely walk, breakfast at Café Botanica is a must. Menu items include a variety of homemade dishes, such as the Botanica Benedict and Banana-Walnut French Toast Strata.

TWILIGHT THURSDAYS & AL FRESCO FRIDAYS June to Sept. 5 to 8 p.m.$9 adults, $5 children, No admission fee for members or guests with a Cafe reservation.

Enjoy summer nights at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Every Thursday and Friday evenings the Gardens will open for guests to enjoy the lovely garden setting without the intense summer sun. Café Botanica will be open and serving dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. on both nights. Guests are welcome to bring their own beer or wine to enjoy with dinner. Al Fresco Fridays will offer live music on select dates. Please see the website for more details. Twilight Thursdays will continue after summer as a permanent Garden happening. Call 326-9686 Ext. 37 for reservations.

Don’t miss these talented artists in our very own Porter Hall Art Gallery

UPCOMING GALLERY SHOWSTucson Botanical Gardens Staff Show

Artist’s Reception: June 9, 5 to 7 p.m.Exhibit: June 1 to July 14

(photo credit: Dick Arentz, Gon Firth, Shetland Isles, Scotland, 2012 ©Dick Arentz)

Sightlines Photography Show, courtesy of Etherton Gallery

Featuring three photographers: Jody Forster, Dick Arentz and Daniel Leivick

Exhibit: July 15 to Sept. 16

Sightlines presents a selection of photography by three photographers that will give viewers a bird’s eye view into the wide ranging possibilities of landscape photography.

photo courtesy of AZ Daily Wildcat

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Education at the Gardens

DOCENT TOURS & PRESENTATIONS

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.

GARDEN TOUR This delightful tour offers a brief history of the Gardens, familiarizes guests with the wide assortment of plants that grow successfully in Tucson and showcases a variety of gardening traditions and botanical themes present in our 17 specialty gardens.

URBAN TREE TOURThe Gardens is home to over 100 different species of trees, many of which have been growing here for decades. This tour introduces some of the most common trees found in Tucson’s urban landscape and shares techniques on how to successfully choose and care for trees at home.

HISTORY TOUR Take a trip back in time to explore the home and gardens of Bernice and Rutger Porter and learn how the property became the public treasure it is today.

BACKYARD BIRD TOUREspecially for beginning bird watchers, you’ll learn birdwatching techniques and some tips for identifying many of the feathered visitors to our home gardens in Tucson.

COMMUNITY CLASSES & PROGRAMS

WELLNESS Mindful Yoga Special Summer Pricing!Thursdays, 8 to 9 a.m.

Please enjoy our reduced prices for the summer season. 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.

June: 5-class series June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30$38, $30 Members

July: 4-class seriesJuly 7, 14, 21, 28$30, $24 Members

August: 4-class seriesAug. 4, 11, 18, 25$30, $24 Members

Aromatherapy Cleaning Products

Saturday, June 1110 a.m. to noon$30, $24 Members

Learn to make your own natural cleaning products with essential oils. Join us to find out which oils to use for counter sprays, grout cleaners, cutting board blends and more. Make a product of your own to take home.

Seasonal Flavors with Café BotanicaSaturdays, monthlyJune 18, July 16, Aug. 2010 to 11:30 a.m.$25, $20 Members

Taste the flavors of summer at 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.

Summer SodasFriday, July 810 a.m. to noon$40, $32 Members

Fermented sodas are an excellent way to keep hydrated during the summer months. 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.

Essential Oils for AllergiesSaturday, July 910 a.m. to noon$30, $24 Members

Can essential oils be helpful for taming allergy symptoms? Discover which blends can soothe your seasonal allergies and the most effective ways to use them. Make a product of your own to take home.

Aromatherapy EverydaySaturday, Aug. 1310 a.m. to noon$30, $24 Members

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

ARTIkebana for Everyone Ikebana classes will return in the fall.

Artistic Expression Under Glass: For the whole family!Fourth Saturday, monthly June 25, July 23 and Aug. 2710 a.m. to noonAdults: $55, $44 Members (per class)Children: $40, $32 Members (per class)

Create a spectacular piece of art with your favorite youngster. Contemporary artist, Bonnie Pisik, will lead 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! Adults and children 5 years and older. Limited to 16 participants.

Artistic Expression – UncorkedThursdays, monthly June 9, July 7, Aug. 46:30 to 8:30 p.m.$55, $44 Members (per class)

Join us for a perfect cocktail of cooler evening weather,

creativity and your drink of choice. Bring your own beer or wine to enjoy while learning the unique and signature technique of reverse-painting under glass from contemporary artist, Bonnie Pisik. 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! Adults 21 and older. Limited to 16 participants.

GARDENING

DIY Desert DesignSaturdays, 9 a.m. to noonSept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 15, Oct. 22 and Oct. 29$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.

Monsoon Vegetable GardensSaturday, July 23 1 to 3 p.m.$30, $24 Members

While it might feel impossible to create a successful vegetable garden during harsh Tucson summers, gardeners can still grow food during our monsoon season beginning in July. The additional moisture, warm temperatures and humid air create ideal conditions for planting summer vegetables. Join prominent landscape designer, owner of REALM and TBG consultant, Jason Isenberg, who will guide you through the steps of planting seasonally-appropriate crops, helping them flourish with organic methods and harvesting the fruits of your labor.

NATURE & ECOLOGYTrees of Southern ArizonaFriday, June 2410 a.m. to noon$25, $20 Members

Southern Arizona is home to a plethora of trees, from mesquite and palo verde in desert valleys, to cottonwoods and ash in riparian areas and oaks and pines in the mountains. We will look at the leaves, bark, structure and flowers of many of southern Arizona’s tree species. Join us for a journey among the wonderful trees of our region!

Pioneers of American BotanyFriday, July 2910 a.m. to noon $25, $20 Members

Douglas-fir. Torrey Pine. Parry Agave. Did you ever wonder who these people were? Why did they have plants named after them? This class will look at the botanists who are remembered in the names of American plants. Take a look back into an exciting time of discovery in American botany and the adventures of these intrepid explorers.

Wildflowers of Southern ArizonaFriday, Aug. 2610 a.m. to noon$25, $20 Members

Flowers can be found every day of the year in Southern Arizona and with enough rainfall, they carpet the desert floor with stunning beauty. Jeff Babson, of Sky Island Tours, will help you identify the plants that create these brilliant floral displays found in the desert.

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YOUTH ACTIVITIES

PLANT POWER SUMMER CAMP!Session 1, Grades 1-3: June 13 to 17Session 2, Grades 4-6: June 27 to July 18 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day$200, $160 Members

Plants play a major role in our everyday lives. Join us for a weeklong exploration of human interactions with plants. Campers will gain a renewed admiration for nature in a tranquil and shady setting. They will learn about Sonoran Desert ecology, conduct experiments to understand how plants work, practice caring for a garden and preparing healthy meals, express creativity with painting and journaling and play games to have fun in nature. Register soon. Camps are limited to 20 per session.

P.S.I. – PLANT SCENE INVESTIGATORS! Grades 4-6: July 11 to 15 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day$200, $160 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 plant mysteries, use science and technology to design creative solutions. Snacks, free play, games and crafts will also be a part of this fun week. Register soon. Camp is limited to 20 per session.

DOCENT TRAINING

Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Oct. 289 a.m. to 3 p.m. $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!

What does a docent do? Docents are a committed, vibrant group of interpreters that support guest learning and exploration at the Gardens. After completing an in-depth training, docents lead tours, interpret areas of the Gardens, assist with horticultural therapy programs, volunteer at special events and help visitors make lasting memories at the Gardens.

What are the requirements? Docents commit to serve at the Gardens for at least two years after training. Each year, they volunteer for at least 10 hours per month and complete at least 12 hours of continuing education each year. Docents are dependable and meet all scheduled commitments, they must be able to work outdoors and enjoy engaging with adults and children alike.

Interested in learning more? Please call or email Ashley Pedersen at 520-326-9686 ext. 39 or education1@tucsonbotanical.org.

REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION

Member DiscountsTucson Botanical Gardens members receive a 20% discount on most education programs (some restrictions may apply)

PreregistrationPreregistration is required for all classes, unless 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.

Class CancellationsWe reserve the right to cancel classes due to insufficient registration, weather, etc. Participants will be notified 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 early to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.

Questions?Please email education1@tucsonbotanical.org or call (520) 326-9686 ext. 39.

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The Board and staff are very grateful for the support of the following Annual Fund donors, whose gifts have enabled the Gardens to flourish. Every day, our donors’ generosity is transformed into captivating butterflies and vibrant blossoms. It is our privilege to recognize these families, individuals, organizations and businesses, and how they feel connected to the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Together we are the caretakers of this beautiful oasis in the heart of Tucson. (this list was compiled from gifts made from Dec. 1 to Feb. 29)

A heartfelt thank you to all of our Annual Fund Donors

Gifts of $1,000 and above Lucille J. Netsch and Thorne PierceThe Snider Family Charitable FundAnonymousElizabeth W. BorozanBetty J. & Leonard J. GuarraiaChristine Hazen Molina & Fernando MolinaKen & Margaret McNealyCharles PutneySusan R. ThompsonJudith E. Tuck

Gifts up to $999AnonymousLollie Benz-PlankDenice Blake & John BlackwellKerstin BlockMr. & Mrs. Michael J. DorganLouise R. & James J. GlasserSusan & Charles Ott

Gifts up to $499Colette M. AltafferMark AndersonAnonymousRichard & Ann BatesBarbara & William S. BickelEdwin BiggersRichard C. Brusca & Wendy Brusca-Moore

Jaimie & George BruzenakSusan M. Call & David ForgeyWiley Cornell & Richard MarschnerRita K. CoulterDesert TreasureMary M. DozierMarty L. Eberhardt & Philip A. HastingsFred Edson & Margie Puerta EdsonRobert S. Fisk & Romy A. AngleMary Jo GhoryDr. Edward HacskayloMr. & Mrs. William H. Havens, FASLAKatharine Jacobs & David PlaneRobert & Beverly JonesNina F. & George J. KerselsAmy Jean KnorrRebecca F. & Nick LaiKaren Lunda & Anne FritzDianne Maki-Sethi & Ravi SethiDavid & Bonnie MehlRichard C. & Eva M. MillerVirginia H. MorthlandCarolyn Niethammer & Ford BurkhartJohn T. & Susan PiersonBarbara B. RosenbergDr. & Mrs. Thomas Rothe

Eugene H. & Sally S. RuarkStanley & Dorothy RussellPaula Schlusberg & Tres EnglishSuzanne Seville & Don BenzelBee & Stuart SummersJohn SundbergWilliam & Sue ThorntonC. Diane and Dale D. TretschokGregory & Leigh Ann WaterfallLinda Waugh & Ronald BreigerPatrick T. Williams & Patti MerrinerVirginia AlexanderJanine AllisonJessica L. AndrewsAnonymousAnonymousJill G. BallesterosSandra B. & Shirley A. BrantleyMarydes C. BrittonLinda ChristensonMichelle & David ConklinSusan M. DayJean de Jong & Joseph WatkinsConstance DewartPatty & W.T. DowneyFrank S. HedgcockDean & Carole HelgasonNatalie R. IrelandCelinda M. Johnson

Donald & Robin LaidlawJames G. & Maureen L. MarxMary Belle & Richard McCorkleCynthia R. McKeeNieves MiljureDonald E. MooreGloria NielsenRobert A. & Mary K. NorwoodBonnie & Bill PatientCarolyn J. Reinhart & Lauren NowellLynn Richards & Bill BreckenridgeShirley RuppDr. Jean S. SchroederJolie Sibert & Gino ZampiniSusan SirkusMary L. SomersClare & Gianni SperaAnita StaffordAudrie & Stephan TerreEvelyn & Robert VaradyG. Wylene VinallSaundra & Reuben WagelieNancy B. WallWarren WhitmerJessie M. ZanderRuth & Robert Zollinger

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The past season at the Gardens was glorious – cool temperatures, rain showers and outstanding blooms. Nature was on our side this spring!

And yet we couldn’t have shined without friends like you. It is your generous support that allows us to bring out the best of our signature flora, exhibits and design. Your confidence in the programming that the Tucson Botanical Gardens provides year round to families, schoolchildren and adults is not only appreciated – it’s essential.

HOT SUMMER DAY FUND CAMPAIGN

Like most outdoor institutions in Tucson, our attendance numbers fall as the temperatures rise. Contributions to the Hot Summer Day Fund allows us to bridge the summer months ensuring that summer camp, classes and special events continue and our historic property is maintained.

Admission fees, membership dues and gift shop sales cover only 52% of the Gardens operation needs. We rely on year-round donations to meet our annual revenue budget.

Please take a moment and send your gift in the enclosed envelope today. Your continued generosity helps keep the gates open 360 days a year for visitors, families and schoolchildren. Thank you.

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IN MEMORY OFHarrison Yocum Gardeners of Tucson

Lisa Marlene Martin John Wesley Miller & Lorraine Drachman

Jerry Toles Pat Wygant

IN HONOR OFGardeners of Tucson The Gardeners of Tucson

IN-STEP WITH NATURE – BRICK RECOGNITIONMy Mama Cassandra Rose - Love, ParkerColistia Sawyer

Let your legacy provide shade for the future.

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

BRICKS, PATHWAYS, DISCOVERIESAt 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”. New 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 and on our website: www.tucsonbotanical.org/donate/tribute-or-memorial, or call (520) 326-9686 Ext. 15.

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THANK YOU TO OUR NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS FROM DECEMBER 1, 2015 TO JANUARY 7, 2016

SaguaroDavid & Maureen Herr

OcotilloDr. Ronald A. Javitch & Prof. Arturo Chavez

AgaveJennifer H. Gross & Jerry W. Le FevreElla Marie HirschAlice F. & William G. RoeAileen V. Turnier & Philip J. LemanskiSperry J. & Donna Lynn Van Langeveld

ChollaJennifer H. & Enrique E. AvilesRobert & Deanna BatesBob BaumanFiona & Steve BehrJan Buckingham & Lauren M. RonaldHarold & Zenaida CarrArdner & Diane CheshireAndrea S. & Harry J. CraneKaty & Ken DayArthur & Pamela DetersJulian P. & Katherine E. DonahueConnie EngardLouise R. & James J. GlasserJean & Bryan GoodenkaufCynthia & Jorgen HansenJames J. & Kathleen M. HaunCharles & Barbara HedgepethMichael Hinson & Melinda GarrahanMarjorie & Jim HowardCarol R. & Richard P. HuertaRobert & Barbara HutchinsonVincent IssenmannNancy & Wendell LutzAnn MartinLinda C. & Michael F. McNultyCarol D. & Michael O’MahonyAnita & Jehangir PestonjeeP. David Picard and Paul WeeksMyra P. ReesGerald & Nyla SchwartzAnn & Francis ShibuyaKathy Swartout & Jane Keller

FamilyWes C. Adams & Michele Meyer-AdamsMatt & Charity AndersonGail I. & Edward J. AppleJulie Armin & Douglas WelchCristina J. & Alex D. ArroyoDiane Austin & Kevin BullettsHeidi N. & Eric M. BaberBach’s Cactus NurseryWilliam Bache & Frances LynchAudrey F. Bailey & Kim KellowRichard & Ginger BallardAmy & Greg Barron-GaffordMary & Bret BatchelorRosario & Robert BehrensSeres J. Bennett Cross & Peter M. CrossSandra Bensley & Corey LarsonRachael Bernstein & Nate LawlerYolanda & Keith BirdOliver Bohnert & Stella BazaRaymond J. & Lydia BoleyMay & Kevin BowersJean & Darryl BoyerStephanie & Jeremie BrashearKimberly Braun & Steve MansonJonathan L. & Wendy J. BrodhagenJames E. & Catherine M. BrooksWinfield H. BrownKathleen M. & William G. BurnettMary L. & Jason E. Butler

Roberta Campbell & Kimberly A. McNurlinKelly & Gabriel CardwellJason A. CarrierLin Lin CavMichael & Doris CavanaughSongsiri & Chinda ChanvitayapongsSuzanne ClabourneMatthew A. & Tiffany D. ClauerDavid P. & Sally J. ClementStephen Cornell & Maura GroganMichael R. Corsiglia & Tricia CarsonPaul A. De LairEdward & Mabel DeanScala DeGroodTamie & Ryan DenneyPatricia DesaiPeter & Jane C. DobrovolnyJackie J. DuboisJoan & Thomas DunnSandra & Jason DuPontBarbara & Ashley EarnestDiana & John EdwardsBrian & Laurie EllermanDr. Thomas R. Elliott &

Lucinda Rahkin-ElliottElaine Elnes & Charles SilversonAudrey Erman & Kaia MazzaMinami & Brandon EspinosaKaren Farwell & Richard LangAnne Felker & Sarah TunnellEugene Fera & Caroline FioramantiWilliam & Edith H. FerrellDaniel Forde & Patrick BrackenRobert J. & Carol A. FouchAlla FreferJessica & Chris FresoloneAmy Gaiennie & Kenneth KingsleyLynn S. GebhardtSandy & Gene GernerMichal J. Glines & Michael RacyMel & Florence GoresJoseph & Christie GreenRobin & Dale GreenPatty & Jordan GreenWilliam Hackl & Celia HacklRobert Haley & Patricia BurtonRoberta Hall & Allen GastShane & Stephanie HannahMarguerite D. & Christopher J. HarmonLisa HarrisAllan R. & Donna M. HarrisonVirginia HaynesSarah J. & Mark H. HaysJohn D. & Nueda A. HeiblerKay Henshaw & John GilmoreRuth & Jay HigginsRoy & Llewellyn HirabayashiLinda P. & Dean A. HoffmanElizabeth Holaday & Nathan RiggleRyan D. Holaway & Amber H. HaroMark Holz & Kim ValverdeSarah D. Holzman & Larry HudecekJunie & James HostetlerRebecca & Peter HughesLeslie & Mark HuntenDave M. & Kristine B. HunterSusan Hutchison & Lawrence LeeMark Jacobs & Elizabeth YimElizabeth & Guillermo JaquezDarci & Adam JarroldRodyon Jones & Michelle MarksAlexis & Tanner JonesLorraine & Guido KaiserKristine M. KimKathy King & Nicole KalalMarsha Kinkade &

Taylor Kinkade Bergman

Monica KopfAgnieszka Kowalska & Ireneusz BialasRonald H. & Christine M. KrapaLisa & Angelo LavoTyler & Phil Le PeauTodd & Constance LedyardJoy L. & Scott LeeKatherine & Wayne LockeDennis L. & Carolyn MaharMark & Honey MarchettiSusan A. & Ira B. MarderSylvia L. Matteson & William M. HollidayYesenia & Cory McCluerNancy & Doug McClurePatricia A. &

CMSgt Kenneth S. McCrackenMichael & Deanna McDonaldIrene C. & Mike J. McKissonKathleen & Thomas MeixnerErin M. & Stephon A. MendozaJoe & Mary Lou MetzgerCarol M. & Bill MichelsDanielle & Michael C. MickleGary & Susan MillerJoan D. & Donald D. MillerJeanette Nadeau & Volker KernEllen & Ashok NagellaJim & Jon NailJohn J. & Janet G. NashKim & Rick NelsonAmy L. & Jason C. NelsonWendell L. Nelson & Catherine L. PorterMarjorie Nenadich & Alice ShircoreBeth Newhouse & Ty Newhouse-IlligeDavid & Cheryl NicholsWilliam & Joyce NorthDana & Sandy NortonShannon L. & Barbara O’ConnorDavid & Deborah OrtizGisselle OrtizHappy & Nancy ParkerCandace & Fred ParkerBill & Pilar PawlowskiSusan E. Petti & Todd O. LutesKatherine N. Pew & Troy HollarAmy PriceLara Ratterman-MacDowell &

Alisha StoddardDiana RauckmanEilan ReganDaniel & Christina ReichardtBronwin & Darren RhodesLaurie & Fraser RichardsJames & Jana RiggsDianne C. & Gerald D. RobertsKerrie & Lindsay RobertsonHarry & Nina RosefeltAndrew & Heather RouseSamantha & Frederick RussellJo Ann F. Sabbagh & Jarret A. HinkelLaura & Adam SabelSarah & Tomas SalazarDana G. & Bruce W. SalmonKrista Scara & Amy ChenSharon & Josiah SchiselJulie & Rusty SchuetzSarah Schultz & Elliot CravitzKatie & Michael SchurigRichard E. & Michelle E. SchwerdtfegerGaddi A. & Jacky SegundoRoberta I. Shaffer & Ava S. BurkeJackie Sharma & Allison MedinaSarah C. & Stephen A. ShillerHyewon Shin & Young-Jun SonTerry & Donna ShreveJohn & Tracy SmithTheresa & Aaron Smith

Richard Sobonya & Katherine Scoggin-Sobonya

Rodney Solgonick & Linda PlymaleDon Sorensen & Angella ParkerJill J. & Tom SpitzTanya SprouleGeorgette Stathis & Frank PiersonKirsten & Robert L. StephensRobert E. StofftGary & Susan StokesJana K. & Daniel P. StormontJohn E. Stuhlmuller & Elizabeth A. PearcyBee & Stuart SummersDvora Tager & Robert DietzLinda L. Taylor & Chris PerryBonnie Tenebruso & Michael HamiltonAudrie & Stephan TerreMark & Kristy ThomasAmber L. & Matt A. TolmanCarol & Walter TornowCristina & Mark TrinkoMai Ly & Patrick TsaiJustin & Audrey TynerFrances H. Valiente & Nathan P. FosterCourtney A. & Marcel A. VillalobosKatherine L. & James WeirEd & Lynn WhitcherSarah C. White & Aaron BoerupTinsley & Aaron WhydeCynthia & Marty WigginsGilbert & Izabel WilliamsMichael & Jeanne WilliamsSandra E. & Lydia C. WilsonSandra & Thomas WitthoftElizabeth Wyer & Anita CrowellLe Yu & Charlene DecSkye C. YudronSteven P. & Sara L. ZadoroznyMohd Zahid & Shareen ZubairKim & John Zavatsky

Garden FriendShelby & Nate AbramsonJan AjemianArla D. Allen & Charles D. LemmeDianna AllenRita J. AndersonBarbara ArissaChristopher S. Arnot & Randall S. BrancaVicki & Celeste AtkinsJohn T. & Shelley M. BaileyMarty & Jan BaltzellJanet & John BartolomucciSusan Beekman & Louis MestreElaine C. Benko & John N. CallicotteEffie BertolinoCamilla Bhagwan & Kyriacos KyriacouMichael W. & Laurel D. BlockBurghardt Bodenburg &

Angela Sommer-BodenburgHans & Regina BohnertLucille Boilard-Harkin & James M. HarkinMatthew C. & Helen P. BoydElizabeth Boyer & John ZilboorgJennifer BreedingMark W. BrewerMelissa BruckerDiane B. & Jerry BurchGinny & Dan ButlerPatricia H. ByrneElizabeth CamusIsabel L. CarnesWilliam & Debra CarrierOnyee ChanTerry Chandler & Peter CahillJames & Paula ChervenkaMollie & Margaret Chivington

14 Summer 2016

This is not a complete list of all of our wonderful members. We don’t have room to list every current member. Please look for your name during your renewal month.

Jason A. Collister & Shurray J. BarnesJeanne & William CozineKimm & Cloud CrayMary Curran-Perkins & Doug PerkinsGoggy Davidowitz & Judith BronsteinJackie DayPhilip De AmeliaJoe Demase & Carol BradleyJames & Carleen DenovchekVda Dietz & Michael CunoCharles W. & Joan T. DixonStephanie & Richard DuboisAnn E. Duerr & Ivan OwensDottie EakinJennifer Earl &Anne M. Eccles & Elsa M. SwyersBarbara EckelNicholas Emerson & Saw K. HtaikPippa M. EngenCarla ErbPeter G. Ertman & Lynn Evers-ErtmanJon D. & Cynthia G. ErwinCrystal Espinoza-Shanahan &

Mark ShanahanKaren A. Falkenstrom & Mitzi J. CowellJoAnn & Bud C. FawverAmy L. FeeAndrea & Matt FisherJudi FitzPatrickSandra & George FizellRick Fletcher & Alice CaveKaren D. FordBianca Franco & Stephen MajalcaStephanie A. FrederickHelena Freedlund & Richard ClarkRegina & Victor FresoloneJules FriedmanSusan FrieseScharla FritzAlison R. & Earlene W. FutrellMary Beth & Carlos Garcia, Jr.Jane Gellman & John ChaplockMorgan Goldberg & Kira GeddesDebra Golden-Davis & Avery DavisJennifer & Selma GonyeaGrace & Julius GordonEvelyn R. GosnellGeri L. & John F. GraessleMargaret GuerreroSandra Guilfoyle & Pam DenzerMallee & John HaganEdward L. & Erin HallJennifer D. Hall & David W. MountTherese M. & Thomas B. HanlonMilton & Elizabeth HardinPaula HarringtonBarbara A. & Jerry HarrisonCathy HatcherSandra & Jeff HaugheyTheresa L. Hersh & Rocco R. SantangeloJack W. & Patrick N. HinchyHildegard & Melanie HingleBarbara J. & Paul A. HodgesDeborah L. & Ian D. HodgesMichele D. Horak & Ildiko MariscalCharlene HowerMary L. Hudson & Brad A. ReedBrenda G. HughesAlan & Jane HumphreyChristel & Kenton J. IdeTracy A. JamiesonRussell & Rachel JanesMichele L. & Kirk JanseBill & Evie JerdeeBrigitte Jewell & Lubomir PolcaSharon C. & Marshall JohnsonMargaret M. Johnson & Lois Pawlak

R. Roy Johnson and Lois T. HaightBarbara I. & Richard A. JoyceJeanne E. & Joshua B. KaplanMarcia KatzKris & Sam KeithlyLezlie F. Kelly & Bob PattonMichael Kerns & Tara PullanoCynthia Keyworth & Jim WestonKathryn K. KokweMary E. & Jerome H. KramerBrandon J. Lacy & Valerie J. BatesRoland A. & Lynette M. LandryAlison Lang & Steve ElkinsSharon R. Langlo & Audrey A. WoodLoralee LedesmaLiz & Caroline LeidySally Leigh-Spencer & Brian ThackerEleanor & Gary LivingstoneDusky LoebelJoseph E. & Linda M. LohrDarlene C. & John W. LopezTammy L. Lorich-Haye & Mark HayeMarla R. LowellDiane LuberKyla MacarioHeidi J. MacDonaldSam L. & Royce K. MarionJane Martin & Robert VintJames G. & Maureen L. MarxKay Matthews & Linda AlexanderHeidi R. & Shane R. McCoyMary N. McMillanGeorge J. & Michele A. MerrimanJoseph N. Merritt & Frank M. HoshDiane & George MeschkeDebbie MeyerChristine MichalowskiSarah J. & Paul MillerRich & Jenny MillerVictoria A. Mills & Robert P. MitchellJoseph C. & Tracy E. MolinaCathy L. MooreBetsy & Jim MooreTomi Murphey & Valerie LaMasterBrigid Murphy & Jeff SingletonRachel & Anthony MuscatMichele MyrusAugust H. & Nancy R. NasserWilliam P. & Leone G. NewmanMatthew & Jennifer NobleOlivia O. NoriegaFela & Terry NoslerRobert J. Olsen & Cheryl A. LangerJackie L. & Benedict A. OlsonSebastian Osuna & Brad SensenbachLydia & Enrique PalafoxJamie Park & Christopher J. GreenJulie Patrick & Wally WilsonGail Paulin & James CarlsonKathryn Pellegrini & Michael FenlasonKindra Perea & John DemaseMary Ellen & James K. PetersonJames E. Pierce & Tammy SimieleJane M. PoliakoffTricia PolskyChristopher M. PrayEustolia & Richard PreeceCathy PrevenasLinda & Anita QuinnJo Ream & Lana EhretMarie & Helen D. ReynaSondra Rice Newman & George NewmanSandy L. RobersonShirley M. Rochenberger &

Edward F. HansonJohn D. & Jean M. RoehrsRoxanne Rossi-Eck & James Eck

Mary L. RowellLaura & Tom RubboKimlisa Salazar & Anisha Duchicela SalazarMaria L. SalgadoAnn Samuelson & John TrotterKate & Mike SandersonMichelle J. & Dee A. SargentRandolph & Sophia SchildStephen J. & Bonnie A. SchwartzRachel M. Scrubas & Ken S. McAllisterMarly M. Shaffer & Becky TolomeiGuy & Niki ShawLinda J. ShenkRachel Sinex & Mary Kay GillilandTeresa & Hugh SmithKathryn & Joshua SnyderAngel N. Steadman & Jeremy J. LeeIsabella R. & Katherine StoneVicky Stromee & Margo BarnesJeri L. & Janet M. SveumRhonda K. & Jeffrey SwinefordShelley P. & Pete SzachLori TaylorEmily TehraniCynthia L. & Fredrick D. TollesonBelle TomJulie L. Townsend & Steve SchmidlinPatricia B. TrossmanTucson Airport AuthorityKen G. & Glenda J. Van DoeselaarLucas & Stephanie Van LatumRichard VanWagner & Mary BeckerPamela VosslerJennifer WalkerPeter Weinstein & Janice TaylorEleanor WeinzapfelRussell & Sandy WeirChristine & Michael WilkeSteven B. Wilson & Patricia LebensohnCharles & Lois WiseJeff WockenSandra WongBetty WrightMoira E. & Glenn WristenSandra ZabanehGlenda Zahner & Kenneth PorterJames Zaino & Linda PuccianiJeanmarie & Gregory ZerwasK. Gene & Susie ZongeSam Zwerling & Jessica Erb

Student/SeniorKathleen R. & Michael H. AllenJeroll AndersonShirley AndrewsThea AustinMarianne AyresKaren R. BahtiRobert BakerSharon BarrPatriccia BatbieWendy BeallMaureen BikeMarguerite & Thomas BlanckJoy M. BockiusJo-An G. BolandDorothy L. BrilesSusan R. BurkePerry CassidyElizabeth ColeJoyce S. DegenhartMrs. Tam DeWittJudith M. & Ed DylBrenda EarleEdith L. EddeSally J. Ellis KnappKaren Enos

Diane EnrightBarbara FlowersTSGT George W. GendronJanet GethingMary Jo GhoryCheryl GrobelMarjorie GrubbMarybeth HaasDavid HamorySharon HarperBarbara J. HartCarol HegedusFelicia HermannEleanor D. HillCharlene E. IversonJudith M. JacobsenEloise N. JensenCandace F. & Charles K. JohnsonVirginia M. JonesCallie JordanRobbi JusticeDavid P. & Barbara G. KellyLynne LovejoyPenelope LoweLenore MackeyMonica ManningDave W. MathesYvonne S. MayerJanet & Bill McLearranLily M. MeijerJudith A. MillerMick MoranPamela A. Morse & Bob BentgenH. Catherine MullaughDino J. & Elizabeth Murfee DeConciniSue P. NedrowDorothea OhlBetty OhrDavid A. PalzkillCathy Pane-Scire & John ScireJudith PelayoGail I. PetersonJosiane PiguetIda PlotkinShawn Quick & Jim McCalpinKitty ReeveEmily A. RenoVirginia RiceBarry RiordanAlice RougvieJane M. RoxburyJoan SandinBetsy SandlinFrancine E. ShacterElizabeth & Glenn SherwoodKathleena SmithPeggy H. SooHooSloan StevensLinda StricklandMary Jo SwalwellEkan ThomasonSheryl A. ThomassonKathleen A. & Jerold V. TuckerAndrew B. TurnerToni UrbaitisSuzanne R. Van OrtEvelyn & Robert VaradyCandace A. & Jeremy WagnerWarren WhitmerKathyAnne WhittemoreJames F. WilcoxonSusan YamamuraGrace YoungXiaoying

15Tucson Botanical Gardens

Nonprofit Org.U.S. Postage

PaidPermit No. 2049

Tucson, AZ

Summer Wedding Special Host your wedding between June 1 - August 31, 2016 and take $1,000 off your location fee in our Historic Porter Hall and Reception Gardens (includes changing room and accommodates up to 150 guests).

Take $850 off your location fee in our Xeriscape Garden (Includes bistro style tables and accommodates up to 65 guests).

**Special only valid when exclusive caterer Gallery of Food is used**

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2150 N. Alvernon WayTucson, Arizona 85712

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