director’s notes Every so often one encounters a sentence that concisely and dramatically expresses an important idea. Here is my latest discovery, courtesy of Kris Jarantoski of the Chicago Botanic Garden: “One of the biggest impacts botanic gardens can make on society is to connect plants and people through their living collections in ways that make sense to their visitors, cause them to think about the roles of plants in their lives, and suggest how to use plants to improve their lives.” Jarantoski’s quote neatly encapsulates what we hope to accomplish ever more effectively over the next several years as we develop and improve the displays and landscapes of the Union Bay Gardens, Union Bay Natural Area, and Washington Park Arboretum. In a previous newsletter you read about the new Arboretum Plan. Progress update: we're now hearing feedback from the horticultural community and public at large, which is helping us revise and refine the plan. Soon we will begin the Environmental Impact Statement review, to be followed by approval by the Seattle City Council and UW Board of Regents. Throughout the process we need your input and active support; please call the Arboretum for information. With all the activity around the Arboretum, we are hardly sitting still with our Union Bay landscapes. We are currently planting perennials and bulbs in the new Orin and Althea Soest Herbaceous Display Garden east of NHS Hall. Each of eight different beds displays the plants most appropriate for particular soil, sun, and water conditions. Come visit the garden and prepare for an hour of esthetic pleasure and/or intense study. In planning are a Patio Garden west of NHS Hall and the Northwest Explorers' Garden southeast of Merrill Hall. Even as we charge into the future, we have an opportunity to reflect on our short but eventful history. On August 18, 1983, ground was broken for the first CUH building. Staff moved in during April of 1984, and the main buildings were dedicated in September of that year. Accordingly, we now celebrate our fifteenth anniversary, with special events over the coming year. Public gardens, city streets, home gardens, and restored environments are the better for the energy and knowledge of our faculty, alumni, students, and staff. Serving your needs remains our principal driving force, and your creative ideas over the years have kept the Center's programs fresh and innovative. So, congratulations to all of us for fifteen great years, and here's to a prolific, rewarding future. Clement Hamilton, Director, Center for Urban Horticulture special events 1998 Perennial Symposium: MAINTAINING THE PERENNIAL GARDEN Saturday, October 31, 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. NHS Hall, Union Bay Campus $60, includes buffet lunch; pre-registration required Designing with Perennials- With Maintenance in Mind! We begin with a review of design principles for perennial displays, but with an emphasis on designing with future maintenance in mind. This very practical approach will be presented by Tracy DiSabato-Aust, designer, garden writer, and author of the book The Well-Tended Perennial Garden, from Sunbury, Ohio. Tracy will take the mystery out of planning for success. Managing Perennial Plant Pests Mary Robson, WSU Area Extension Horticulturist and 20 year perennial gardener, identifies plant disease and insect pests affecting perennial plants locally. Learn what works as she describes strategies for cultural and least toxic pest controls. The Well-Tended Perennial Garden: Pruning A-Z Tracy DiSabato-Aust returns to review pruning practices such as deadheading, cutting back, disbudding, deadleafing, and pinching. She will then discuss specific maintenance needs for some popular perennial plants. Whether it’s how to perform a staggered pruning on your campanula or when to pinch your sedum to maximize flowering, Tracy can provide an answer. Planting & Maintenance Tips for Success Carrie Becker, Landscape Designer/Consultant and Instructor at Edmonds Community College, shares suggestions for bed preparation and planting timing and techniques that work well in our region. Continuing on from the previous talk, Carrie will present a closer look at pruning and other maintenance issues for some of the most problematic perennials in our area. A NEW PLANT CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR WASHINGTON Wednesday, October 14, 7 to 9 p.m. NHS Hall, Union Bay Campus $10, includes light refreshments; pre-registration preferred Join us for this very special series of short lectures on ex situ plant conservation in Washington. Learn about the ex- citing new efforts about to begin locally and how you can get involved or provide support. Featured speakers include: Dr. Brien Meilleur, President & Executive Director, Center for Plant Conservation, St. Louis, MO Ted Thomas, Botanist, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Olympia, WA Dr. Sarah Reichard, Research Assistant Professor of Urban Conservation Biology, UW Center for Urban Horticulture I October calendar of events 18 lOanvSpm. WPA Artjoretum Foundation Fall Bulb Sale 7;30pm, UB Iris Society 2pin, WPA Arboretum Adventures 2:30pm, UB Cactus Society 12 26 7:30pm. UB Ornithological Society 13 7pm, UB* Practical Tree & Shrub Management 14 11:30am, UB Lake Washington Garden Club 8 Every Sunday: 1pm, WPA Guided Tour 7pm. UB Orchid Society 7pm. UB Puget Sound Bonsai Association 12:30pm, WPA Tuesdays in the Garden Work Party 7pm, UB* Seed Collection, Cleaning, Storage 20 7:30pm. UB Puget Sound Mycological Society 7pm. UB* Dwarf Conifers for Your Garden 7pm. UB* New Plant Conserva- tion Program for Washington 15 7:40pm, UB Rock Garden Society 28 7pm. UB PlantAmnesty 7:30pm. UB* Gardens of Southern California 7pm. UB Audubon Society 23 8am. UB TREEmendous Seattle Conference Sam & 1pm* Miller Garden Tour 3 10 Sam, UB* Bonsai Workshop Sam, UB TREEmendous Seattle Conference Sam.UB* Bonsai Workshop 27 7:30pm, UB Rose Society 22 7:30pm. UB* UW/WSU Lecture: Design Your Own Landscape 9am & 1pm* Miller Garden Tour 9am, WPA* Arboretum Plant Study Program 6:30pm, UB Assoc. Women in Landscaping 7pm, UB* NHS Lecture: Margaret Roach 17 Sam, UB* Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden Sam, UB* Bonsai Workshop 24 Sam, UB* Bonsai Workshop Sam, WPA* Arboretum Plant Study Program 31 Sam* Bonsai Workshop Sam, UB* Perennials Symposium 10am. WPA* Fall Photography Walk Every Saturday: 1pm, WPA Guided Tour november 8 2pm, WPA* Behind the Scenes: Fall Foliage 10am, UB PSMS Mushroom Exhibit 15 12pm. UB Northwest Perennial Alliance Meeting 2pm. WPA Arboretum Adventures 7:30pni. UB 3 7pm. UB* 18 7pm, UB* 5 7pm, UB * 7 9am, WPA* Iris Society Landscape Design NHS Lecture: Flowers Landscape Design Arboretum Plant Study 7:30pm. UB Basics From the Garden Basics Program Ornithological Society 10 12:30pm, WPA 12 7pm, UB * 9an* 7nm HR Tuesdays in the Landscape Design Landscape Design Orchid Society Garden Work Party Basics Basics 7pm, UB* 6pm, UE 12pm. UB Pufiet Sound Bonsai Landscape Design Rock Garden Society PSMS Mushroom Association Basics 19 9:30am, UB Exhibit 7:30pm, UB Seattle Garden Club 14 9am* 2:30pm. UB Cactus Society 17 Puget Sound Mycological Society 7:30pm. UB Rose Society 7:30pm, UB* UW/WSU Lecture: Pruning Basics Landscape Design Basics Every Sunday: 1pm, WPA Guided Tour 7pm. UB Audubon Society 21 Sam, UB* Native Plants from Hardwood Cuttings 10am. WPA* Corkscrew Swag Every Saturday: Ipm, WPA Guided Tour december 7 7:30pm. UB 8 7:30pm, UB 2 7pm, WPA* 3 7:30pm, UB 5 9:30am, UB Ornithological Society Puget Sound Fresh Greenery Door Native Plant Society Seattle Tree Fruit 14 7pm. UB Mycological Society Wreaths 10 7:40pm. UB Society Orchid Society 9 7pm. UB Rock Garden Society 10anv4pm. WPA PlantAmnesty Arboretum Foundation Greens Galore Sale 10am. WPA Arboretum Adventures UB = WPA = Union Bay Campus Washington Park Arboretum Fee university of Washington center for urban horticulture The University of Washington Center for Urban Horticul- ture is dedicated to research, teaching, and public service concerning the selection, management, and role of plants and of ecosystems in urban landscapes. Director Clement W. Hamilton Continuing and Public Education Douglas Research Conservatory Elisabeth C. Miller Library Otis Douglas Hyde Hortorium Undergraduate and Graduate Education Union Bay Gardens Union Bay Natural Areas Washington Park Arboretum Center for Urban Horticulture University of Washington Union Bay Campus Box 354115 3501 NE 41st Street Seattle, Washington 98195-4115 (206)685-8033 phone (206)685-2692 fax Washington Park Arboretum Box 358010 2300 Arboretum Drive East Seattle, Washington 98195-8010 (206) 543-8800 phone Urban Horticulture Newsletter, Vol 15. No.-ar* 4- (206)325-8893 fax CUH/CFR Continuing & Public Education Staff Dave Stockdale, Education Coordinator (Adult & Professional Programs) Julie DeBarr, Education Coordinator (Youth & Community Outreach Programs) Jean Robins, Program Coordinator Kirsten Bilodeau, Education Assistant CUH Building & Rentals Management Staff Becky Johnson, Union Bay Facilities Manager Josey Fast, WPA Facilities Manager Ray Larson, Union Bay Assistant Facilities Manager gardening & horticulture proems Bonsai Workshop Dates & Times: Five-part course; Saturdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, from 9 to 11 a.m. each morning (includes one off-site field trip) Instructor: Jane Nelson, Bonsai Instructor Location: Douglas Classroom, Union Bay Campus Fee: $60; pre-registration required Explore the unique art and science of bonsai in this combination demonstration, field trip, and hands-on beginning-intermediate level course. You will learn different bonsai styles, discuss cultural needs, and refine training techniques as you work on your own plants. Plants not provided, but instructor will help beginners select plant materials for training if needed. ^ Practical Tree & Shrub Management Date & Time: Tuesday, October 13, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Instructor: James "Ciscoe” Morris, Director of Grounds Care, Seattle University Location: Douglas Classroom, Union Bay Campus Fee: $15 general public, $12 Arboreum Foundation members; pre-registration required Study how to select and properly install trees and shrubs, review plant needs and techniques of watering, fertilizing, pruning, and environmentally sound pest management practices in this introductory level lecture and demonstration program. Dwarf Conifers for Your Garden Date & Time: Tuesday, October 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. instructor: Gordy Hallgren, Owner, Peacedale Nursery, Everett Location: Douglas Classroom, Union Bay Campus Fee: $12 general public, $10 Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required Discover the many wonderful dwarf conifer selections available to gardeners in the Northwest. Selection, placement and management of these useful and attractive plants will be discussed in this introductory-intermediate level slide lecture. Gardens of Southern Caiifornia Date & Time: Wednesday, October 28, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. instructor: Dave Stockdale, Education Coordinator, CUH and Richard Hartlage, Director/Curator, Miller Botanical Garden Location: NHS Hall, Union Bay Campus Fee: $10; pre-registration required Enjoy this colorful slide show reviewing the recent CUH/Northwest Horticultural Society tour to Southern California. Gardens highlighted in Santa Barbara include Lotusland, Keck Garden, and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Los Angeles gardens include the Huntington Botani- cal Gardens, Getty Museum & Garden, Rancho Santa Ana Garden, the private gardens of Chris Rosmini and John Greenlee, and more. Landscape Design Basics Dates & Times: Six-part course; Tuesdays, November 3 & 10, and Thursdays, November 5 & 12, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. each night, and Saturdays, November 7 & 14, from 9 a.m. to Noon Instructor: Keith Geller, Landscape Architect & Instructor Location: Douglas Classroom, Union Bay Campus Fee: $75; pre-registration required, class size limited Learn how to create your own basic landscape plan by developing an understanding of design principles and mechanics, site analysis, plant selection principles, and more. This course is intended for beginners and includes four evening lectures, two Saturday field trips, and homework assignments. WSU Practical Gardening Lectures These entry level lectures and demonstrations for beginning gardeners are planned Jointly with the WSU Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program, and are presented by experienced WSU Master Gardeners and Cooperative Extension staff. Design Your Own Landscape Date & Time: Instructor: Location: Fee: Pruning Basics Date & Time: Instructor: Location: Fee: Thursday, October 15, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Kate Martin, Landscape Designer & WSU Master Gardener Douglas Classroom, Union Bay Campus $5; pre-registration required Thursday, November 19, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Linelle Russ, Professional Gardener & PlantAmnesty Assistant Director Douglas Classroom, Union Bay Campus $5; pre-registration required design studio These studios provide the opportunity to problem solve with a top landscape designer. They are not for those individuals interested in designing their garden from scratch, but rather are for persons working to correct or enhance existing iandscapes. Each studio includes a brief discussion of the focus topic, followed by opportunities for each attendee to discuss their needs with the designer while the rest of the attendees listen to and participate in the problem solving discussions that ensue. In order to enhance the studio experience, each student is asked to bring along a scale drawing of the garden area under consideration, as well as photos, illustrations or other relevant resources on the site to be discussed. Focus on Wildlife Attracting Gardens Date & Time: Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to Noon Instructor: Russell Link, WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Location: Douglas Classroom, Union Bay Campus Fee: $25; pre-registration required, class size limited to 12 youth & family programs For more information or to schedule any of the following programs, please contact the Arboretum Education Office, Monday-Friday, at (206) 543-8800/8801. Arboretum Explorer Packs Lead your own group or family on an exploration of the Arboretum. Packs are filled with field guides, magnifying lenses, and activity ideas to help you learn more about the plants, animals, and habitats found in the Arboretum. Topics: Dates & Times; Fees: Marsh Madness Tree-tective Two-hour rentals available between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., 7 days a week, year-round $15 per pack for groups of seven or more, $5 per pack for groups of six or fewer, FREE to Arboretum Foundation member families; pre-registration and two weeks advance notice required Arboretum Adventures Arboretum Adventure programs provide children ages 6-12 the opportunity to explore the natural world through interactive tours and hands-on art and science activities. Topics & Times: Fees: Location: Leaves Galore, Sunday, October 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. (Topic TBA), Sunday, November 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. Greens Galore, Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to Noon FREE; pre-registration required Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum Self-Guided Learning Opportunities Use the Arboretum as your outdoor classroom. This 230-acre, centrally located urban forest offers a wealth of study material and experi- mental opportunities, and we will assist you in planning your visit by offering information on specific subject areas and plant collections free of charge. Groups of 10 or more must schedule their visit with the Education Office by phoning (206) 543-8800. School Program Tours Explore the Arboretum! Trained guides lead tours lasting 60 to 90 minutes. Topics: Dates & Times; Fees: Discover Plants (appropriate for grades K-2) Tree Walk (grades 1-6) Wetland Ecology Walk (grades 1-6) Lifecycle of a Plant: Fantastic Fall (grades 3-6; October-November only) Plants and People of the Northwest (grades 3-6) Tours are available between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., 7 days a week, year-round $10 per 15 youth; three weeks advance registration required walks & tours Tour: Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden Dates & Times: Guides: Depart From: Fee: Section A, Thursday, October 22, 9 a.m. to Noon Section B, Thursday, October 22, 1 to 4 p.m. Section C, Friday, October 23, 9 a.m. to Noon Section D, Friday, October 23, 1 to 4 p.m. Richard Flartlage, Director/Curator and Michael Boswell, Flead Gardener, Miller Botanical Garden Depart from the east parking lot adjacent to Douglas Conservatory, Union Bay Campus $17, transportation provided; pre-registration required, each section limited to 14 persons Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes is a staff-guided field study program designed to explore the plant collections of the Washington Park Arboretum. Fall Foliage Date & Time: Instructor: Location: Fee: Sunday, November 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. Randall Hitchin, Collections Manager & Recorder, Washington Park Arboretum (WPA) Depart from Graham Visitors Center, WPA $5 general public, $3 Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required Guided Tours of the Arboretum Enjoy the seasonal splendor of the Arboretum with its glorious fall foliage, or the beauty of grasses, barks and berries in the unique Winter Garden. Encourage your club, senior center, community center or organization to sign up for one of these 60 to 90 minute walks. Topics: Seasonal Interest Foster Island Ecology Native Plants & Ethnobotany Dates & Times: Guided hikes are available between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., 7 days a week, year-round Fees: $15 per 15 general public adults, $10 per 15 Arboretum Foundation members Contact: Call 543-8800 to reserve a guide; three weeks advance reservation required Free Guided Arboretum Walks Every Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m., FREE public tours depart from the Graham Visitors Center in the Arboretum. Walks highlight areas and collections of seasonal interest. Walks are not offered in December, on holidays, or on Husky home football game Saturdays. prop shop Each section focuses on a different aspect of plant propagation and includes a discussion of the featured technique, including when and with which plants it is best used, followed by a demonstration of skills, and hands-on practice by participants whenever possible. Seed Collection, Cleaning, Storage & Pre-Treatments Date & Time: Instructor: Location: Fee: Thursday, October 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. Barbara Selemon, Plant Propagator, UW Center for Urban Horticulture Douglas Classroom, Union Bay Campus $16 general public, $14 Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required, class size limited • Native Plants from Hardwod Cuttings This is the final section in a three-part series of native plant propagation workshops cosponsored by the UW Center for Urban Horticulture and the Washington Native Plant Society. Date & Time: Instructor: Location: Fee: Saturday, November 14, from 9 a.m. to Noon Jim Ellingboe, Certified Nurseryman Douglas Classroom, Union Bay Campus $18; preregistration required, class size limited arboretum plant study program Each section of this REVISED ongoing study program focuses on a different set of trees, shrubs, vines, and ground covers in the Washington Park Arboretum, and includes field work on plant identification, plus discussions of plant selection, placement, and function within the urban environment. Handouts will include complete cultural information for all the plants studied, plus a map will be provided so that students can mark favorite plants for future reference or return visits. In each section you will study at least 20 plants not covered in any other section during the same calendar year; over 240 plants will be covered in the twelve sections annually. Plants will be studied in the season of their most distinguishing characteristics (flowers, fruits, etc.). Autumn, Section A: Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Instructor; Scott Conner, Consultant Horticulturist, Conner Enterprises Depart From: Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum (WPA) Fee: $20 general public, $18 Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required, class size limited Autumn, Section B: Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Instructor: Eric Gay, M.S. Student, UW Center for Urban Horticulture Location: Graham Visitors Center, WPA Fee: $20 general public, $18 Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required, class size limited Autumn, Section Cl Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Instructor: Randall Hitchin, Collections Manager & Recorder, WPA Location: Graham Visitors Center, WPA Fee: $20 general public, $18 Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required, class size limited I af nature crafts This series provides hands-on opportunities to make and take home a variety of plant and plant-related projects. Presented under the leadership of the Arboretum Foundation Natural Crafts Study Group and the Arboretum Foundation Education Committee, these programs require advance registration through the Arboretum Foundation office by phoning (206) 726-1954. Please do not send registrations to the University. Fall Photography Walk Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Richard McMahan Location: Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum (WPA) Fee: $15 non-members, $12 Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required, limited to 12 persons, call (206) 726-1954. Corkscrew Willow Swag Date & Time: Saturday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to Noon Location: Graham Visitors Center, WPA Fee: $25 non-members, $20 Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required, limited to 15 persons, call (206) 726-1954. Fresh Greenery Door Wreaths Date & Time: Wednesday, December 2, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Location: Graham Visitors Center, WPA Fee: $25 non-members, $20 Arboretum Foundation members; pre-registration required, limited to 15 persons, call (206) 726-1954. 28th Annual Fall Bulb Sale arboretum foundation news Arboretum Plan Presentations Sunday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum (WPA). Plan a dazzling spring garden from this wide selection of unusual bulbs and other plants. Call 325-4510 for more information. . Greens Galore Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Graham Visitors Center, WPA. Enhance your holiday decorations with fresh greens, garlands, cones, wreaths, and other holiday items. A variety of how-to demonstrations will show you how to create unique items at home. Most greens for this event come from Arboretum Foundation members’ gardens. Pat Calvert Plant Sales A wide variety of plants are always available for purchase from the Pat Calvert Greenhouse in the Arboretum every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to Noon, and the first Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Arboretum Foundation Volunteers grow plants from seeds or cuttings from plants in the collec- tions of the Arboretum. Slide presentations and discussions about the Arboretum Plan (Master Plan) can be scheduled for groups of 15 or more by calling (206) 325-4510. Plant Donations Sales The Plant Donations Department is open for the season through October (and will begin again next March). Members sell favorites from their own gardens at great prices. Current hours are Wednes- days, 10 a.m. to Noon. lorthwest horticultural society news Lectures, unless noted, are $5 for NHS members, students & seniors, $10 for nomnembers; call the NHS office at (206)527-1794. Fall Plant Sale Friday, September 25, from 4 to 9 p.m. and Principles for Planting West Coast Gardens Lecture Principles for Planting West Coast Gardens, lecture by Los Angeles designer Chris Rosmini, Wednesday, September 16, 7:30 p.m., NHS Hall, CUH. Flowers From the Garden Lecture Flowers From the Garden, lecture by garden designer Sue Moss & Miller Botanical Garden Curator/Director Richard Hartlage, Tuesday, November 24, 7:30 p.m., NHS Hall, CUH. Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., CUH. Wide variety of trees, shrubs, bulbs, ferns, perennials. Don’t miss the last big plant sale of the season! Gardening with Martha Lecture Gardening at Margaret's and Gardening with Martha, lecture by Margaret Roach, editor of Martha Stewart Living Magazine, Thursday, October 22, 7:30 p.m., NHS Hall, CUH. Mail payment and registration to: If a program is cancelled for any reason a full refund will Center for Urban Horticulture .... it:— u r Urban Horticulture Courses University of Washington . Box 354115 Seattle, Washington 98195-4115 - 7 Or you may register in person at the Union Bay campus, 3501 NE 41st St., M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please make checks payable to the University of Washington. No bank cards. Registrations are filled in the order received. Enrollment is limited, classes fill rapidly- register early. A portion of fees may cover refreshments and speaker expenses. Refunds: Requests for refunds on events not attended must be made in advance in writing, by phone or fax, or in person. Requests received 7 days or less from first class meeting have a $5.00 handling fee deducted. No refunds can be given after the first class meeting. for processing. Returned Checks: An $18.00 service fee will be charged for returned checks. Special Needs: To request disability accommodation, please contact the Office of the ADA Coordinator at least ten days in advance of an event: (206) 543-6450 (voice): (206) 543-6452 (TDD); or by e-mail at access@u.washington.edu. Class Locations and Parking: Program locations are listed with each program description. The Graham Visitors Center at Washington Park Arboretum is located at 2300 Arboretum Drive East; free parking is located adjacent to the building. Douglas Classroom, NHS Hall and the other meeting facilities at Union Bay are located at 3501 NE 41st Street; prepaid parking is located adjacent to the buildings. registration (cut here) program fee af members # spaces total fee Special Events ' •• ^ Symposium: Maintaining the Perennial Garden $60 New Plant Conservation Program $10 Gardening & Horticulture Programs Bonsai Workshop $60 Practical Tree & Shrub Management $15 $12 Dwarf Conifers for Your Garden $12 $10 Gardens of Southern California $10 Landscape Design Basics $75 WSU Practical Gardening Lectures: Design Your Own Landscape $5 WSU Practical Gardening Lectures: Pruning Basics $5 Design Studio t Focus on Wildlife Attracting Gardens $25 Walks & Tours __ !9SR .. Tour: Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden Section A (October 22, 9 a.m.) $17 Section B (October 22, 1 p.m.) $17 Section C (October 23, 9 a.m.) $17 Section D (October 23, 1 p.m.) $17 Behind the Scenes: Fall Foliage $5 $3 _J af program fee members # spaces total fee Prop Shop M Seed Collection, Cleaning, etc. $16 $14 Native Plants from Hardwood Cuttings $18 Arboretum Plant Study Program 'P Section A (October 10) $20 $18 Section B (October 24) $20 $18 Section C (November 7) $20 $18 Check enclosed for: (Please make check payable to University of Washington) Number of people requiring vegetarian meal (where applicable). Name Address City Phone - (day) State (evening) Zip Fax Awards of Note: Dr. Sarah Reichard has been nominated for the 1999 Biodiversity Leadership Awards given by the Bay Foun- dation in honor of individuals who have demonstrated excellence in solving prob- lems relevant to conserving biodiversity. Sarah has also received a $15,000 grant and a $10,000 match from the Bullitt Foundation for her work in ex situ plant conservation (see the announcement of a related lecture on page one of this issue). Valerie Easton and Martha Ferguson were honored at the Seattle Garden Club’s Annual Meeting as recipients of their 1998 Community Award. Library Resumes Saturday Hours: Begin- ning September 12 the Miller Library is again open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Satur- day. Staff is available to answer questions, the multimedia station is up and running, and new items fill the shelves. Development News: Thanks so much to donor Maureen Connors for a used 486 computer, printer, and computer table. These will be shared by faculty and stu- dents establishing a new native plant restoration program at CUH. Thanks also to major donors Orin and Althea Soest and Molbak’s for making possible our new herbaceous display garden. Evaluation Garden: The Union Bay campus is one of three U.S. university trial sites for new perennial plants developed at Bressingham Gardens in Great Britain. Three planting islands, located west of the main building complex, were planted with the first installment of 24 varieties of perennials last fall, and 10 new selections were added late spring. A committee of staff and faculty is evaluating these plants for their Northwest performance value in categories such as bloom impact, plant vigor, and disease and insect resistance. Wish List Items: A used (but not too old) slide projector for off-site public programs. Students in the Hortorium need a laser printer. The Arboretum Collections Man- ager needs a laptop computer for field- work. If you or your company has recently upgraded to new equipment and would like to donate used items in good condition, such as those mentioned above, please contact Laura Lipton, Public Information Specialist at (206) 685-2591 or by email at lipton@u. washington.edu. Library Book Sale: The Miller Library is lucky enough to receive many gifts of books and journals, most of which go right into our collection, or onto the lending shelves. When gifts are second copies, or older editions, they’re saved for our annual book sale. This year’s sale will be Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 in conjunction with the NHS Plant Sale. Library CD-ROM and On-Line Resources: The Miller Library added several new CD- ROMs over the summer, including Alan Armitage’s Photo-Library of Herbaceous Plants featuring over 7,000 photographs of annuals, bulbs, perennials and grasses. and the Royal Horticultural Society’s The Plant Finder Reference Library with sources for plants throughout Europe and North America. Also now available on the public terminal is the Anderson Horticul- ture Library’s Plant Information Online service which provides a directory of North American nurseries, mail order sources, and citations to literature. AABGA Meeting In Seattle: The Center and Arboretum will be hosting the Pacific Regional meeting of the American Asso- ciation of Botanical Gardens & Arboreta October 16-17. The focus will be on plant collections and regional experts will address such topics as renovating older collections, conserving endangered species, and new garden design ideas. Arboretum Handbook for Sale: The Hand- book originally designed for Arboretum guides is now available for sale to every- one at the Arboretum Gift Shop. Kimberly Mills, Arboretum guide and editor at the Seattle Post Intelligencer, Tamara Underhill, artist, and Kim Carney, layout artist, created the booklet which includes Arboretum history, details on all the major collections, and seasonal highlights. Arboretum Kiosk: Now located outside the Graham Visitors Center in the Arbore- tum is a large information kiosk. Funded by a donation from an Arboretum Founda- tion member, the kiosk will assist visitors in discovering Arboretum resources even when the Center itself is closed. volunteer news & opportunities Arboretum Guide Training: The Arboretum Guide Training Program will be offered in Winter 1999. Immerse yourself in Arboretum collections, plant biology, and interpretation techniques so that you can share your new knowledge with others. The 10-week course prepares you to lead tours to school children, adults and the general public. A flexible schedule and a commitment to a minimum of sixty hours of volunteering in the upcoming year are required. Call Julie DeBarr at (206) 543-8800 for more information or an application. Information Desk Volunteers at WPA Needed: Greet people from all over the world; answer questions about the Arboretum: interact with staff and other volunteers in a stimulating environment. Front desk volunteers are needed for the Graham Visitors Center. Positions are either half day or whole day shifts once a week. Knowledge of the Arboretum required, guide training helpful. Please call Josey Fast aat (206) 543-8801 if you want more information. Volunteers Needed for Youth Programs: Arbore- tum school and afterschool programs need your help! Sign up now to volunteer if you enjoy working with children, care about the environment, love being outdoors, and can donate a couple of hours each week. Contact the Arboretum Educa- tion Office at (206) 543-8800 for information. Arboretum Maintenance Volunteers Needed: “Tuesdays In The Garden” work parties for the fall are set and awaiting your participation! Upcoming projects include Woodland Garden on October 13, and the Winter Garden on November 10. Each work party is from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Christina Pfeiffer at (206) 328-4182 to sign up. Learn About CUH/WPA Volunteer Opportuni- ties: Join us at our next volunteer orientation and explore all the possibilities of volunteering at the Center’s Union Bay Campus or the Arboretum. Go on a behind the scenes tour with staff to see how it all really happens! For specifics about this half-day orientation meeting, contact Julie DeBarr at (206) 543-8800. Front Desk Volunteers: CUH Union Bay needs volunteer receptionists for Thursdays and Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. Contact Ray Larson at (206) 616-9113 for more information. 40T 5 1999'; University of Washington CENTER FOR URBAN HORTICULTURE ELISABETH C. MILLER LIBRARY BOX 354115 Seattle, Washington 981 95-41 1 5 /orURBAN HORTICULTURE University of Washington College of Forest Resources Center for Urban Horticulture Box 354115 Seattle, WA 98195-4115 autumn 1998 Nonprofit org. U.S. Postage PAID Seattle, Wash. Permit No. 62 !