E-Flora
UW Botanic Gardens Newsletter
February 2008
Volume 3, Issue 1
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In This Issue:
Warm up at the
Witt Winter Garden
Explore anytime, or take a special tour this Sunday!
Sunday, February 28, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
The Joseph A. Witt Winter Garden highlights beds featuring winter garden aspects such as fragrance, bark color, structure, and fruit. Wander through the twig garden with the yellow, red-twig and "Midwinter Fire" dogwoods, enjoy the fragrance of honeysuckles and witch hazels, and admire the unusual barks of Stewartia and paperbark maples. Located near the Graham Visitors Center, it is easy to find and is a wonderful moderate-distance walk.
This Sunday, join Iain Robertson for a Winter Garden tour. Iain, who along with Tim Hohn developed the design for this Garden, will discuss design issues such as shape, drainage, and plant selection.
We'll meet at the Graham Visitors Center in the Arboretum.
No preregistration required; $10 suggested donation.
Questions? contact Jean Robins at jrobins@u.washington.edu.
Farewell to Director David Mabberley
Three years of service at UWBG
Professor Mabberley will be leaving the UW Botanic Gardens in early March, 2008, to begin his new position as Keeper of the Herbarium Library, Art, and Archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England.
Under Professor Mabberley's leadership, the new name and structure of UW Botanic Gardens was created. Other significant accomplishments include implementing Phase I of the Pacific Connections Garden, working with the Seattle Garden Club to create a new Fragrance Garden at the Center for Urban Horticulture, and signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Christchurch Botanic Gardens in New Zealand.
The UW Botanic Gardens would like to thank Professor Mabberley for his outstanding service and commitment to the organization, and to wish him many happy years in his new position!
Calluna vulgaris
February
Plant Highlight:
Calluna vulgaris
Family: Ericaceae
Origin: Garden origin
Height: 1-3 ft.
Spread: 3 ft.
Bloom Time: Late summer - early fall
Bloom Color: Pale rose pink
Sun: Full sun (can tolerate some shade)
Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic soils. Low fertility.
More>> Soest Gardener Notes
What's happening at UWBG
Winter events to keep you energized
It might be cold outside, but there's always something to do at UW Botanic Gardens. This season, we offer classes on botanical drawing, plant identification, and home garden design. We also have two ProHort courses on pruning for professionals. Check out our full class list and read about some of our exciting highlights below:
Home Project Garden Design Would you like to become your own garden designer? Or add value to your home with new landscaping? Beginners and experienced gardeners will benefit from this course. Learn how to make your own plans, work with plants creatively, and design spaces for outdoor living. Four-part series, plus one weekend field trip. Tuesdays, March 4 through 25, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. $160 course fee; pre-registration required.
To sign up or learn more, contact Jean Robins or call 206-685-2590. Register early: many of our classes fill up!
Other UWBG happenings in February
- Classes and Events Calendar
- Winter Classes at UW Botanic Gardens
- Wildlife Rescue at the Arboretum
- Miller Library News