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UW Botanic Gardens Newsletter, Vol 9 Issue 11, November 2014
Give a gift inspired by nature this holiday season
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Upcoming Events
Free Weekend Walks
Mid-October to mid-November is prime time to see the fall color burst out in the Washington Park Arboretum. From our Japanese Maple collection in the woodland garden to a variety of deciduous trees in the collection, the colors are splendid to view. Join us every Sunday at 1pm. Learn more.
On Exhibit
in the Miller Library
Watercolors by Linda Stewart Henley will be on exhibit in the Miller Library from November 4th through December 2nd. The paintings of Washington natives, done mostly on location, are accompanied by field notes.
Meet the artist at a free reception at the Library on Friday, November 14th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
New Books in the Library
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Miller Library gift show December 5 - 23
The Elisabeth C. Miller Library will have a selection of locally made arts and crafts available for purchase. Delight loved ones with nature inspired gifts such as handmade tiles, letterpress cards, and felted wool flower pins. Join us for refreshments at the opening reception and sale on Friday, December 5th from 5 to 8pm. A portion of proceeds benefits the Library. See the complete list of artists.
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Arboretum Loop Trail nears construction start
At long last, the Arboretum Loop Trail (ALT) appears to be just a few months away from the start of construction. The ALT is expected to have several benefits for the Arboretum including getting people into areas that are currently impassable because of soggy conditions. Read all about Arboretum Loop Trail construction.
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Fiddleheads Family Nature Class is serious fun
Preschoolers and their caregivers experience the UW Botanic Gardens using their senses with science-based exploration and outdoor play. Recent class themes include Silly Squirrels and Mushroom Mania. Starting in January we will have a Wednesday afternoon section specifically geared toward older preschoolers, with faster pacing and a slightly different teaching style. Program details
Register online today! Questions? Contact us at uwbgeduc@uw.edu or call (206) 685-8033
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November 2015 Plant Profile: Callicarpa dichotoma ‘Early Amethyst’
After a long, sunny summer our Beautyberry 'Early Amethyst' looks spectacular. Consistant summer moisture and full sun exposure guarantees multitudes of lustrous purple fruit in autumn. Read the full profile. 
Family: LAMIACEAE
Genus: Callicarpa
species: dichotoma
Cultivar: ‘Early Amethyst’
Common Name: Beautyberry
Location: CUH Sidewalk Entry
Origin: China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam
Height and Spread: 4 ft. high x 4-5ft. wide
Bloom/Fruit Time: September-frost
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Glimpse of the past - a very low tide on Foster Island
By John A. Wott, Director Emeritus
For many years, Lake Washington and correspondingly, Union Bay, had quite variable water levels throughout the year. Today the Army Corps tries to maintain a steady level, although it is difficult to predict both rainfall and rate of snow melt. The photograph taken on September 12, 1958, shows an extremely low water level on the north end of Foster Island. Read the rest of the glimpse.
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The Gardening Answers Knowledgebase contains myriad questions and answers, from the mundane to the outlandish. Take a look at the quirky questions that amuse and inform curious gardeners.
Explore New Zealand’s must-see botanical treasures and view impressive specialty collections next November 2015 on a tour led by UW Botanic Garden Director Sarah Reichard. Full itinerary (pdf)
 What to do with fallen leaves? Arborist Chris Watson considers the options: to rake & bag or mulch where they fall?
Calling all artists & designers: The Miller Library needs a poster design for the 2015 10th anniversary Garden Lovers' Book Sale.
The Miller Library is open late before the monthly Northwest Horticultural Society Wednesday evening lectures. This month's lecture is You Planted What?!? Gardening Gaffes, Design Disasters, and How to Avoid Them on November 12 at 7pm. $10 for non-NHS members.
 If you walk on the Center for Urban Horticulture grounds you may have noticed new directional signs were installed last month.
Love to tweet and share your enthusiasm for plants? We have a volunteer position for Communications Assistant. Apply online today!
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