UW Botanic Gardens Newsletter, Vol 6 Issue 2, February 2011
Reichard talks about writing her new book
There’s nothing like being responsible and having fun at the same time. Sarah Reichard, Professor and Associate Director of the UW Botanic Gardens, will speak on the enjoyable process of writing her new book, The Conscientious Gardener: Cultivating a Garden Ethic, Thursday, Feb. 17, at a book launch party hosted by the Northwest Horticultural Society at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Come early and purchase a copy, or bring a copy to be signed. Ticket sales benefit Washington Rare Plant Care and Conservation.
Thinking of growing veggies? Sign up by Saturday & save
Venturing into new edible territory? Colin McCrate will walk you through selecting a site, designing your garden, preparing the soil and incorporating sustainable construction materials. Then he’ll reveal how to choose crops for a long harvest season and manage your soil for long-term productivity. Both classes are at the Center for Urban Horticulture - take either or both.
Vegetable Garden Design and Construction, Saturday, Feb. 19, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (register by Feb. 12 for discount)
Vegetable Garden Planning and Planting, Saturday, Mar. 5, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (register by Feb. 26 for discount)
Image courtesy of FCIT
The Arboretum is the place for hands-on learning this spring & summer
Washington Park Arboretum’s G.R.O.W. Program introduces high school groups to the field of horticulture. Students will plan and implement garden projects of their own. High school educators, get in on this exciting program by contacting Arboretum Education Supervisor Patrick Mulligan.
Do you know a first- through sixth-grader who wants to be a field biologist, urban farmer or ethnobotanist? Tell them about summer camp at the Washington Park Arboretum!
Books & plants - oh, the possibilities!
Some of us begin salivating at the thought of a plant sale. The Garden Lovers’ Book Sale has the same effect. There’s something about surrounding ourselves in gardening and nature books that thrills us with possibilities and inspiration. The Miller Library welcomes your donations of gently used books for its exciting annual sale in April.
And what was that about a plant sale? It won’t be long before the Northwest Horticultural Society kicks off the season with its Spring Plant Sale at the Center for Urban Horticulture Saturday, Mar. 12, featuring spring ephemerals and other plants, plus two lectures by Dan Hinkley.
Both events benefit the Elisabeth C. Miller Library so that it may continue providing you with the best and newest in horticultural books and journals.
Deter, distinguish, draw
Tonight! Jessica Farmer teaches Invasive Plant Management for the Home Garden in the Douglas Classroom at the Center for Urban Horticulture, Feb. 10, 7:00-8:30 PM. Pay $35 at the door.
In Plant Identification, you'll learn how to recognize 25 of Washington’s common plant families. UW Burke Museum Herbarium Collections Manager David Giblin teaches this popular class beginning Tuesday evening, Mar. 8.
In Botanical Drawing II, the widely-published botanical illustrator Kathleen McKeehen teaches techniques for creating a fully rendered botanical drawing, beginning Thursday evening, Mar. 17.
Sharpen your pruning skills
Certified Arborist/Horticultural Educator Bess Bronstein, UW Botanic Gardens Horticulture Staff Supervisor David Zuckerman, and UWBG Arborist Chris Watson introduce techniques for pruning woody plants in urban areas, for pruning a variety of shrub species, and for structural pruning of young trees during this lecture/demo class at the Washington Park Arboretum Thursday, Mar. 3, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.
This ProHort class, Pruning Woody Plants, is open to all who enjoy hobnobbing with serious professionals who wouldn’t be caught without clippers in their pockets. Advance registration is required.
Image courtesy of FCIT
Plant Profile: The Genus Galanthus
[by Riz Reyes, Soest Gardener] We have several forms of the dainty and delicate snowdrop growing here at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Galanthus have been revered and loved for many centuries and have always been the harbingers of spring as their noses poke up and their gentle blossoms push through the snow. It’s quite a dazzling image....They naturalize and multiply when left undisturbed and they thrive in sun or shade in well-drained soils. Come see them now in full bloom at the Center for Urban Horticulture!
Read the complete profile to learn about Galanthophiles, and bulbs selling on eBay for more than $500.
twigs. . .
Get your hands dirty in the Arboretum’s Ilex Collection this Saturday, Feb. 12, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Check in at the Boyer parking lot on Lake Washington Boulevard between the Japanese Garden and Boyer Avenue, or contact David Zuckerman to learn more about joining a Qwest Pioneer volunteer work party. Everyone is welcome.
The United Nations has declared 2011 the International Year of Forests, and here's something forest-related that families with young children will enjoy. Come hear three stories about trees during Story Time in the Miller Library Saturday morning, Feb. 19.
Love is in the air! Birds and insects are drawn to winter-blooming plants, and so are we! See what's popping out in the Arboretum during a free guided walk Sunday, Feb. 20. Meet at the Graham Visitors Center at 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM.
Want to get a headstart on the growing season but you don’t have room? Rent greenhouse space at the Center for Urban Horticulture.
Visit the UW Botanic Gardens booth (#2404) and the Arboretum Foundation's display garden (inspired by the Seattle Japanese Garden) at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show Feb. 23-27.
Branch out this winter
Feb. 10: Invasive Plant Management
Feb. 12: Arboretum Volunteer Work Party
Feb. 17: Book Launch Party
Feb. 19: Vegetable Garden Design and Construction
Feb. 19: Young Gardeners Story Time
Feb. 20: Guided Arboretum Walk
Feb. 23-27: Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Mar. 3: Pruning Woody Plants
Mar. 5: Vegetable Garden Planning and Planting
Mar. 6: Guided Arboretum Walk
Mar. 8: Plant Identification
Mar. 12: Northwest Horticultural Society Spring Plant Sale
Mar. 12: Arboretum Volunteer Work Party
Mar. 17: Botanical Drawing II
Mar. 19: Young Gardeners Story Time
Mar. 20: Guided Arboretum Walk
Apr. 1: Garden Lovers Book Sale Preview Party
Apr. 2: Garden Lovers Book Sale
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