AUTUMN 1991 / Center for Urban Horticulture / Washington Park Arboretum / College of Forest Resources / University of Washington / Vol. 8, No. 4 CENTER NEWS FALL 1991 Yes, we did have a summer. ..at least we hope we did by the time you read this. Some of you may realize that all our fall events have to be decided by the end of June. And here in June we are finally experiencing a few of our first summer days- those days that make us al I appreci- ate the great Northwest. An unusual spring which grew lots of foliage, and a slow start to all those tomatoes and squashes has made this an interesting, challenging year. On the political front, the hot topics are urban forestry includ- ing tree plantings and inventories, and wetlands including ecology and regula- tions. FAMILY FUN AT THE FALL FESTIVAL Saturday, October 19 1 1 a.m. to 4 p.m., FREE Join us for the second annual Fall Festival at the Washington Park Ar- boretum as we celebrate another glorious show of fall color! There will be fun for kids of all ages- and it's all FREE. Kids can decorate a small pumpkin, go on a scavenger hunt, make a leaf wreath and much more. Adults can learn to make vine wreaths and see demonstra- tions of other crafts. The fun begins after the special Plant Palette lecture that morning. Call the Center at 685-8033 for information. See you and your family there! FAREWELL TO DR. CLARK James Clark, Associate Professor of Envi- ronmental Horticulture, resigned his po- sition with the Center recently to assume co-ownership of HortScience, Inc.- an arboricultural consulting firm in Pleasanton, California. Recruited ten years ago, Dr. Clark was one of the first faculty members of the Center. He planned and taught many of the early courses, and was extremely active in the development of urban forestry programs in this region. Dr. Clark was also named the recipient of the 1991 Burlington Northern Teaching Award for his out- standing teaching endeavors on campus. We send Jim, Gretchen, Brendon and Maureen the best of all wishes as they seek new fortunes in California. Thanks, Jim, for your leadership at the Center. GRADUATION FOR MFR STUDENTS Six students who first entered the M.F.R. program in the fall of 1989 were gradu- ated in June, 1991. Those officially rec- ognized at the University of Washing- ton graduation ceremony were Eliza Davidson, James Glover, Brent Schmidt, Dianna Shervey, Sophia Tseng and Paul West. We are very proud of this first group and look forward to future classes. Congratulations to a hard-working group. SUMMER INTERNS We were pleased to have had two interns work with us this past summer. Michael Collins, State University of New York- Syracuse joined the continuing educa- tion staff and worked on design projects. Connie Rowinski, Purdue University, worked at the Washington Park Arbore- tum and the Center on curatorial issues. Thanks for all your hard work. VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER This year's Volunteer Appreciation Din- ner has been set for Thursday, November 7 at CUH and will feature Sunset Magazine's Steve Lorton as guest speaker. This is our chance to thank all of you for the enormous amount of work accomplished this past year. Volunteers will be receiving invitations soon. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES There are a number of exciting volunteer opportunities at the Center for Urban Horticulture and Washington Park Arbo- retum. If you are interested in helping out as a volunteer receptionist at CUH, call us at 685-8033. Receptionists may work a regular four hour shift each week, or on a substitute basis. ELISABETH C. MILLER LIBRARY NEWS The new library lending collection de- buted in June, and consists of several hundred books and journals. After regis- tering for a borrower number, library us- ers can check out three items at a time for up to three weeks. Titles for loan include Landscaping with Perennials by Emily Brown, Clematis by Christopher Lloyd, The New American Carden by Carole Ottesen, and recent issues of Pacific Hor- ticulture, Garden Design and other popular journals. Please call the library at 543-8616 for information on registering to borrow books, and the extended library hours for fall and winter. RESOURCE AWARENESS PROGRAM Coinciding with the NHS Plant Sale (de- scribed later) will be a CUH Resource Awareness Program. There will be dis- play information and maps for self- guided CUH garden tours, and opportu- nities to enjoy a visit in the Miller Library or get help from WSU Master Gardeners. In addition, three free lectures will be given. On September 20 at 1 0 a.m., Larry Vickerman will present "Broad-leafed Trees for Seattle", and at 1 p.m., Anneta Argyres will discuss "Heavy Metals"- a topic of concern in many urban soils. On September 21 at 1 p.m., Dave Stockdale will talk on "Poisonous Plants in the Home Landscape". During your plant shopping at the NHS sale, take advantage of this opportunity to experience some of the resources available to you at CUH. Telephones CUH— 685-8033 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays WPA— 543-8800 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekdays Noon-4 :00 p.m. weekends, holidays NHS NEWS NHS TOURS Tour a waterfront garden in Gig Harbor on Friday, October 4. This garden fea- tures an extensive maple collection and outstanding garden sculpture. On Octo- ber 1 9, there will be a fall tree tour led by Arthur Lee Jacobson. This tour will focus on specimen trees and fall foliage in the Seattle area, and will include lunch. For details on these events or the fall lecture series, contact Jan Palmer at the NHS office by phoning 527-1 794. NHS PLANT SALE Don't forget- the Northwest Horticultural Society Plant Sale will be held at the Center on September 20 from 1 0 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on September 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Among the wide selection of plants available will be many low water use plants. Don't miss this oppor- tunity. The Center for Urban Horticulture is committed to excellence in research, teaching and public service in urban horticulture. REGISTRATION FORM Urban Horticulture Courses COURSE FEE STUDENT NAME(S) TOTAL $ CHECK ENCLOSED FOR $_ Checks payable to University of Washington. No bank cards. Registrations filled in order received. Limited class enrollment; classes fill rapidly, so register early. Portion of fee may cover refreshments and speaker expenses. Refunds: Requests must be in writing or in person. Requests received 7 days or less from first class meeting have a $3.00 handling fee deducted. No refunds after the first class meeting. NAME Phone: Day_ _Evening_ ADDRESS Street City State ZIP Code Mail payment and registration to: Urban Horticulture Courses, GF-15 University of Washington Seattle, Washington 98195 A Gift of Learning: Give a gift certificate in the amount of one of the courses. Call 685-8033 for details. PUBLIC HORTICULTURE LECTURE SERIES Parking at CUH is in a University parking lot; individuals are responsible for their own parking fees, which will be raised to $1 .25 as of October 1 , 1991. MASTER GARDENER Practical gardening information for all, presented by WSU Master Gardeners. Held the THIRD THURSDAY of each month, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., CUH. Fee for these lectures is $2, payable at the door; no pre-registration necessary. PRUNING BASICS: HEADING AND THINNING October 1 7 Proper pruning and training are man- agement techniques used in growing healthy, attractive plants. Find out if or when to prune, and the basic techniques used to correctly prune trees and shrubs from Master Gardener Cass Turnbull. WINTERIZING YOUR GARDEN November 21 Remember last winter? Work now toi ensure your garden survives this next' winter with a minimum of damage. Ciscoe Morris teaches you techniques to successfully prepare your plants for the cold and rain- or worse. PLANTS AND GARDENS OF THE WORLD Unique combination of travelogue, plant examination, and people and plant cul- tural information. Programs are held 7 to 9 p.m., CUH. Fee Is $4, payable at the door; no pre-registration is necessary. FLORA DOWN UNDER October 21 Part 1- Australian Journey CUH's Dr. John Wott shares highlights of his recent journey to Australia. Fea- tured will be plants, gardens, nurseries and scenery from visits to Brisbane and the "Sunshine Coast", Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Canberra and more. Part 2- Making Tracks in New Zealand The 33.5 mile Milford Track on the South Island has been called the finest walk ini the world by explorers from all over. Spectacular waterfalls, mountains and unique, natural vegetation await your discovery as Joe and Margaret Miller share their travels with us. PLANT PALETTE Combination lecture/field session pro- viding in-depth information on specific Arboretum plant collections. Meet at the Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum. Programs are 9 to 11 a.m., $5 fee, payable at the door; no pre- registration is required. ALTERNATIVE PLANTS FOR FALL COLOR October 1 9 Join Steve Nord of South Seattle Commu- nity College as he roams the Arboretum discussing uncommon plants with spec- tacular fall coloration. Find that star of the fall for your landscape. The Arbore- tum Fall Festival begins immediately fol- lowing this program. SELECT BROAD-LEAFED EVERGREEN TREES November 1 6 Broad-leafed evergreen trees can provide an interesting foliage alternative to coni- fers. Arboretum Curator Tim Hohn leads this tour of these year-round winners- including many which are smaller in stat- ure and perfect for the urban landscape. Propagules for plants discussed during Plant Palette lectures may be requested from the Arboretum Foun- dation by individuals, and from Arboretum Curator Tim Hohn by nursery professionals. GARDEN TOUR OF HAWAII Join us for this unique garden tour of Hawaii! Experience and study a lush array of exotic native plants and learn about the natural history of these most isolated of all islands. This eight day journey is scheduled for February 20-27, 1992. Dave Stockdale and Center alumnus Scot Medbury (Horticulturist with the Honolulu Botanical Gardens) lead this tropical tour that includes: Honolulu Botanical Gardens — four garden sites representing a range of geographical and climatic regions; Waimea Arboretum and Bo- tanical Garden — gardens chartered specifically to save endangered plants from Hawaii and the tropics; Bishop Museum — principal historical and scientific museum of the Pacific; Lyon Arboretum- suberb collections managed by the University of Hawaii; Olu Pua — lush gardens featuring Hawai- ian natives, the jungle walk and the oriental garden; National Tropical Botanical Garden — superb collec- tions on three sites devoted to Hawaiian ethnobotany, nutritional plants, medicinals, rare and endangered spe- cies. Spend four nights on Oahu, three nights on Kauai, enjoy ample free time and entertainment — including a tradi- tional luau. Options for extended stay are available. What better way to enjoy a February escape from North- west winter gray than to visit the exotic and lush gardens of Hawaii! For the specific itinerary, costs and other infor- mation, call Dave Stockdale or Jean Robins at 685-8033. Enrollment deadline is Jan. 1, 1992. PLANT ENTHUSIAST Regional experts present in-depth lec- tures on specific plant groups. Normally held at CUH the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fee is $2, payable at the door; no pre-registra- tion is required. MINIATURE ROSES October 9 Miniature roses provide a versatile and hardy alternative for small gardens and containers. John Frost will provide the cultural know-how you'll need to grow these practical plants in a variety of situations. NATIVE PLANTS WITH WINTER FLOWERS November 1 3 Native plants authority Gayle Walters will discuss some alternatives for your winter garden. Indian plum, snowberry, madrona, and many other natives can provide colorful interest during the dreary days of winter. BROWN BAG GARDEN TALKS First and third Wednesdays of each month, 12:10to 12:50 p.m. Usually held in the HUB, room 304, UW campus, unless otherwise noted. FREE. COSTA RICAN ODYSSEY October 2 Costa Rica leads the world in tropical forest preservation. Sarah Reichard will relate her summer adventures spent re- searching the forest ecology of this small but biologically rich country. CAMPUS COLOR WALK October 1 6 The spectacular colors of autumn will be well represented by the deciduous trees on the UW campus. Join us for this walk highlighting nature's final flourish before winter. Meet at the Red Square entrance to Suzzallo Library. SEATTLE'S CHINESE GARDEN November 6 James Dawson, President of the Seattle Chinese Garden Society, relates through lecture and slides how the first authentic classical Chinese garden designed and built by the Chinese in the U.S. is becom- ing a reality. EVERGREEN SHRUB WALK November 20 Larry Vickerman leads this identification walk focusing on the uncommon and un- usual evergreen shrubs growing on cam- pus. Both needled and broad-leafed types will be discussed. Meet at the Red Square Entrance to Suzzallo Library. GARDENING GIFTS December 4 Debra Byrne of the Garden Shed will show us what's new and distinctive in garden gadgetry. Find the perfect gift for that discriminating gardener on your Christmas list! SEPTEMBER 1991 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Noon-4 p.m. WPA 1 Master Gardener Clinic 1 p.m. WPA Sundays at One Tour LABOR DAY 2 3 12:10 p.m. HUB 4 Brown Bag Lecture Campus Tree Walk 7:30 p.m. CUH Rhododendron Society 5 6 10 a.m.* 7 Field Sketching Noon-4 p.m. WPA 8 Master Gardener Clinic t p.m. WPA Sundays at One Tour 7 p.m. CUH 9 Iris Society 7 p.m. CUH Orchid Society 7:30 p.m. CUH 10 Puget Sound Mycological Society 7 p.m. CUH 11 Plant Amnesty 7 p.m. CUH 12 Rock Garden Society 7:30 p.m. CUH Rhododendron Hybridizers 13 14 Noon-4 p.m. WPA 15 Master Gardener Clinic 1 p.m. WPA Sundays at One Tour Noon CUH Northwest Perennial Alliance 7:30 p.m. CUH* 16 Worlds Apart— Tibet & Chile 17 18 7:30 p.m. CUH* 19 Dirty Business — Soils and Soil Preparation 10 a.m. CUH 20 NHS Plant Sale 10 a.m. CUH Resource Day 9 a.m. CUH* 21 Intro to Bonsai 10 a.m. CUH NHS Plant Sale 10 a.m. CUH Resource Day Noon-4 p.m. WPA 22 Master Gardener Clinic 1 p.m. WPA Sundays at One Tour 2 p.m. CUH Cascade Cactus & Succulent Society 6 p.m. CUH 23 Puget Sound Bonsai Association 7 p.m. CUH 24 Association for Women in Landscaping 10 a.m. WPA 25 Explorers' Walk 7 p.m.* Bulbs, Corms, Tubers 7 p.m.* 26 Bulbs, Corms, Tubers 27 9 a.m. CUH* 28 Intro to Bonsai 9 a.m. CUH* Herbal Renaissance Noon-4 p.m. WPA 29 Master Gardener Clinic 1 p.m. WPA Sundays at One Tour 7 p.m. CUH* 30 Irrigation Systems OCTOBER 1991 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7 p.m. CUH* 1 Plant Anatomy 12:10 p.m. HUB 2 Costa Rican Odyssey 7 p.m. CUH* Irrigation Systems 7:30 p.m. CUH Rhododendron Society 7 p.m. CUH* 3 Plant Anatomy 10 a.m. CUH* 4 NHS Garden Tour 9 a.m. CUH* 5 Intro to Bonsai 1 1 a.m. WPA 6 AF Bulb Sale Noon-4 p.m. WPA Master Gardener Clinic 1 p.m. WPA Sundays at One Tour 11a.m. WPA 7 AF Bulb Sale 7 p.m. CUH Iris Society 7 p.m. CUH* 8 Interior Magic 7:30 p.m. CUH Puget Sound Mycological Society 7:30 p.m. CUH* 9 Miniature Roses 7:30 p.m. CUH 10 Rhododendron Hybridizers 7:40 p.m. CUH Rock Garden Society 11 8:30 a.m. CUH* 12 Bainbridge Island Tour 9 a.m. CUH* Intermediate Bonsai Noon-4 p.m. WPA 1 3 Master Gardener Clinic 1 p.m. WPA Sundays at One Tour 7 p.m. CUH 14 Orchid Society 7 p.m. CUH* 15 Plant Physiology 12:10 p.m. HUB 16 Campus Color Walk 7 p.m. CUH* Overgrown Yard 7:30 p.m. CUH 17 Primrose Society 7:30 p.m. CUH* Pruning Basics 18 9 p.m. WPA* 19 Alternative Plants for Fall Color 11 a.m. WPA Fall Festival Noon-8 p.m. CUH* Mushroom Exhibit Noon-4 p.m. WPA 20 Master Gardener Clinic 1 p.m. WPA Sundays at One Tour 10 a.m.-6p.m. CUH* Mushroom Exhibit 7 p.m. CUH* 21 Flora Down Under 7 p.m. CUH 22 Association for Women in Landscaping 7 p.m. CUH* Plant Physiology 10 a.m. WPA 23 Explorers' Walk 7 p.m. CUH* Overgrown Yard 7 p.m. CUH* 24 Plant Physiology 25 9 a.m. CUH* 26 Intermediate Bonsai Noon-4 p.m. WPA 27 Master Gardener Clinic 1 p.m. WPA Sundays at One Tour 1:30 p.m. CUH* Tombstones and Trees Tour 6 p.m. CUH 28 Puget Sound Bonsai Association 29 7 p.m. CUH* 30 Overgrown Yard 31 CUH = Center for Urban Horticulture WPA = Washington Park Arboretum HUB = Husky Union Building * = Fee NOVEMBER 1991 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday i 9 a.m. CUH* 2 Intermediate Bonsai 10 a.m. CUH* Creating Herbarium Specimens Noon-4 p.m. WPA 3 Master Gardener Clinic 1 p.m. WPA Sundays at One Tour 7 p.m. CUH 4 Iris Society 7 p.m. CUH* 5 Vine Wreaths 12:10 p.m. HUB 6 Seattle's Chinese Garden 7 p.m. CUH* Tree and Shrub Selection 7:30 p.m. CUH Rhododendron Society 7 p.m. CUH Volunteer Dinner 8 9 a.m. CUH* 9 Intermediate Bonsai 10 a.m. CUH* Western Cascade Fruit Society Fall Show 10 a.m. CUH* 10 Western Cascade Fruit Society Fall Show Noon-4 p.m. WPA Master Gardener Clinic 1 p.m. WPA Sundays at One Tour 7 p.m. CUH 11 Orchid Society 7 p.m. CUH* 12 Soils 7:30 p.m. CUH Puget Sound Mycological Society 7 p.m. CUH* 13 Tree and Shrub Selection 7 p.m. CUH* Natives with Winter Flowers 7 p.m. CUH* Papermaking 7 p.m. CUH* 14 Soils 7:30 p.m. CUH Rhododendron Hybridizers 15 9 a.m. WPA* 16 Broad-leafed Evergreen Trees 9 a.m. CUH* Intermediate Bonsai 9 a.m. CUH* Papermaking Noon-4 p.m. WPA 1 7 Master Gardener Clinic 1 p.m. WPA Sundays at One Tour 2 p.m. CUH Cascade Cactus & Succulent Society 18 7 p.m. CUH* 19 Soils 12:10 p.m. HUB 20 Evergreen Shrub Walk 7 p.m. CUH* Tree and Shrub Selection 7 p.m. CUH* Papermaking 7 p.m. CUH* 21 Ribbon (W)rap 7:30 p.m. CUH* Winterizing Your Garden 22 9 a.m. CUH* 23 Intermediate Bonsai Noon-4 p.m. WPA 24 Master Gardener Clinic 1 p.m. WPA Sundays at One Tour 6 p.m. CUH 25 Puget Sound Bonsai Association 7 p.m. CUH 26 Association for Women in Landscaping 10 a.m. WPA 27 Explorers' Walk 28 29 30 DECEMBER 1991 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday i 2 7 p.m. CUH* 3 Orchard Management 12:10 p.m. HUB 4 Gardening Gifts 7:30 p.m. CUH Rhododendron Society 7 p.m. CUH* 5 Orchard Management 6 8:30 a.m. CUH* Plant Propagation 10 a.m. WPA Greens Galore 1 p.m. CUH* 8 Holiday Wreathmaking 7 p.m. CUH 9 Orchid Society 7 p.m. CUH* 10 Tree and Shrub Management 7:30 p.m. CUH Puget Sound Mycological Society 11 7 p.m. CUH* 12 Tree and Shrub Management 7:30 p.m. CUH Rhododendron Hybridizers 7:40 p.m. CUH Rock Garden Society 13 8:30 a.m. CUH* 14 Plant Propagation 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2 p.m. CUH 22 Cascade Cactus & Succulent Society 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 CUH = Center for Urban Horticulture WPA = Washington Park Arboretum HUB = Husky Union Building * = Fee URBAN HORTICULTURE COURSES & TOURS You must PRE-REGISTER for all CUH classes. Registrations are confirmed upon receipt of payment. Classes fill quickly. Achievement program classes are asterisked, with explanations at the end of the class listings. Each class is offered only once, but may be conducted over several class periods on different days. Note DATES & TIMES listing for individual classes. INTRODUCTION TO BONSAI Discover the fascinating techniques and philosophy behind this ancient Japanese art form. Learn about basic styles and designs, plant and container selection and more. See demonstrations of styling, shaping and potting. Then create a bon- sai to take home. Plants and containers are not provided. INSTRUCTOR: Leo Cunningham DATES & TIMES: Three part class, September 21 , 28, October 5, 9 to 1 1 a.m. each day FEE: $29 HERBAL RENAISSANCE Join us for this all day celebration of herbs. Learn to grow, harvest and utilize herbs in the North- west. Experts discuss propagation techniques, general herb culture, growing in containers, harvest- ing, drying and preserving tech- niques, medicinal uses. Plus, see demonstrations of herbal crafts, foods and more! INSTRUCTORS: Penni Cocking, Pat Campbell Kush, Gary Lockhart, Kait Teachout, Pam Woodroffe and Others! DATE & TIME: September 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FEE: $33 (does not include lunch) RESIDENTIAL IRRIGATION SYSTEMS* Learn to increase watering efficiency and lower time and costs through the use of controlled irrigation systems. Study sys- tem components and their functions, in- stallation and maintenance with an irri- gation professional. INSTRUCTOR: Vern Swanson INTERMEDIATE BONSAI Delving beyond the introductory level, these lectures and demonstrations will explore several bonsai styles, and stu- dents will build upon their previous expe- rience with hands-on training as they work on plants from home. Includes one field trip. INSTRUCTOR: Leo Cunningham DATES & TIMES: Two part class, Sep- tember 30 & October 2, 7 to 9:30 p.m. each night FEE: $23 DATES & TIMES: Six part class, October 1 2, 26, November 2, 9 (field trip), 1 6, 23, 9 to 1 1 a.m. each day. FEE: $57 PLANT ANATOMY AND CLASSIFICATION* What is that called? Are those plants related? Studying the basics of plant anatomy with Professor Emeritus Art Kruckeberg, you will gain an understand- ing of plant structure and learn to use this information to work with plant classifica- tion systems. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Art Kruckeberg DATES & TIMES: Two part class, Octo- ber 1 & 3, 7 to 9:30 p.m. each night FEE: $19 LEAF PRINT SHIRTS Capture the beauty of autumn leaves while learning the printmakers trade. Learn the techniques of making ink leaf prints on t-shirts. Wide variety of ink colors to use. All materials except shirts provided; bring up to five shirts with you for printing. Great gift ideas! INSTRUCTOR: Barbara Robertson DATE & TIME: October 5, 9 a.m. to Noon FEE: $17 INTERIOR MAGIC Enjoy nature indoors. Learn the basics of interiorscaping- how to design for color, texture, and form using plants easy to grow indoors. Discover new plants, new ways to combine plants, container and soil mix choices, and study management practices such as watering, fertilizing, lighting, and more. INSTRUCTOR: Virginia Powers DATE & T IME: October 8, 7 to 9:30 p.m. FEE: $17 BAINBRIDGE ISLAND TOUR Days of wine and roses! First, we visit Bloedel Reserve where the head gardener will lead us on a tour highlighting the natural aspects of this magnificent estate. In the afternoon, we will tour Bainbridge Island Winery while grape harvest is in progress. Featured will be an introduc- tion to grape growing by the winery's viticulturist, followed by a first hand look at wine making and sampling of the fin- ished product. TOUR LEADERS: Larry Vickerman, Dave Stockdale DATE & TIME: October 1 2, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. FEE: $29 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY* How does your garden grow? Learning the processes of plant growth and devel- opment will enable you to make better gardening decisions because of an in- creased understanding of plant needs and responses. Class emphasizes studying the whole plant as it functions within its total environment. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Rick Sandstrom DATES & TIMES: Three part class, Octo- ber 15, 22, 24, 7 to 9 p.m. each night FEE: $24 REMODELING YOUR OVERGROWN YARD Has your landscape overgrown the lot? Is it impossible to see out that third story window anymore? Learn how to assess your landscape, make decisions regard- ing what goes and what stays, and work towards having a manageable yard. This course is for BEGINNERS, and will help you tackle the decisions that must be made. INSTRUCTOR: Pat Roome DATES & TIMES: Three part class, Octo- ber 1 6, 23 & 30, 7 to 9:30 p.m. each night FEE: $19 TOMBSTONES AND TREES TOUR Lakeview Cemetery on Capitol Hill is one of Seattle's oldest. It holds a magnifi- cent collection of large, mature trees as well as some of the city's most famous former residents. Join tree expert Arthur Lee Jacobson as he explores all aspects of the cemetery to get you into a Halloween mood. TOUR LEADER: Arthur Lee Jacobson DATE AND TIME: October 27, 1 :30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m . FEE: $17 CREATING HERBARIUM SPECIMENS Science and art join in the creation of herbarium quality plant specimens. Study their uses, plant collecting and pro- cessing, construction, and work together to create scientifically useful specimens. Finally, apply these same techniques to create herbarium art you can take home! All materials provided. INSTRUCTOR: Vera Frazier DATE & TIME: November 2, 10 a.m. to Noon FEE: $19 VINE WREATHS You start by using fall's bounty of grape vines, willow boughs and other woody materials. Next you decorate with dried everlastings and herbs. Then you can top it off with ribbon or a bow. Finally, take your finished wreath home to enjoy for years to come! All materials provided. INSTRUCTOR: Dave Stockdale DATE & TIME: November 5, 7 to 9:30 p.m. FEE: $29 TREE AND SHRUB SELECTION** Learn to select the right plant for the right place. The instructor will focus on select- ing plant materials based on site and function requirements. This problem solving course is designed for those per- sons with plant knowledge, and is NOT recommended for beginners. INSTRUCTOR: Pat Roome DATES & TIMES: Three part class, No- vember 6, 1 3 & 20, 7 to 9:30 p.m. each night FEE: $22 SOILS & SOIL FERTILITY* Getting "down and dirty" is part of the fun. Gaining an understanding of soil science will make your garden man- agement easier. Study the basics of soil science, such as composition and struc- ture, nutrient availability and pH relative to plant growth. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Stanley Gessel DATES & TIMES: Three part class, No- vember 1 2, 1 4 & 1 9, 7 to 9:30 p.m. each night FEE: $25 PAPERMAKING Papermaking is an ancient art. Learn the history and techniques of this fun, cre- ative process. Students will make a vari- ety of herb-decorated and other papers to take home. Don't miss this exciting new class! INSTRUCTOR: Val Sasson DATES & TIMES: Three part class, November 1 3, 7 to 9 p.m., November 1 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with lunch break), November 20, 7 to 8:30 p.m. FEE: $35 DOIN' THE RIBBON (W)RAP Brighten up your wreaths and floral ar- rangements! Spruce up your holiday packages and liven up your table ar- rangements! Learn to make a variety of colorful, fun bows and decorations using ribbon and other materials. See how to incorporate herbs, ornaments and other surprizes to liven up those decorations. All materials provided. INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Frolund DATE & TIME: November 21 , 7 to 9 p.m. FEE: $16 HOME ORCHARD MANAGEMENT** Enjoy more fruitful harvests at home after this review of orchard management prac- tices such as planting, pruning, thinning, harvesting, fertilization, pest control, and irrigation. Learn what resources are available for assistance, as well as rec- ommended fruit varieties. INSTRUCTOR: Pete Svi nth DATES & TIMES: Two part class, December 3 & 5, 7 to 9:30 p.m. each night FEE: $19 PLANT PROPAGATION* How can you increase your number of plants without going broke? By learning to propagate your own. Exciting and fun, learn to propagate by seeds, cuttings, di- visions and more with hands-on instruc- tion. Materials provided. INSTRUCTOR: Scott Vergara DATES & TIMES: Two part class, Decem- ber 7 & 14, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. both days FEE: $28 HOLIDAY WREATHMAKING Celebrate the holidays with a wreath made of fresh fir and cedar branches, holly, pine cones, other natural items and a decorative bow. Easy instructions en- able each student to construct a unique holiday wreath to take home. All materi- als provided INSTRUCTOR: Sharon Buck DATE & TIME: Sunday, December 8, 1 to 5 p.m. FEE: $29 TREE AND SHRUB MANAGEMENT FOR HOME LANDSCAPES** Decision-making is the hardest part of gardening. Learn when to prune and train, how and when to fertilize, efficient water management, good planning and planting, pest management and more in this comprehensive course. INSTRUCTOR: Ciscoe Morris DATES & TIMES: Two part class, Decem- ber 1 0 & 1 2, 7 to 9:30 p.m. each night FEE: $19 *Also qualifies for the Plant Science cat- egory of the Achievement Program **Also qualifies for the Woody Plant Management category of the Achieve- ment Program WASHINGTON PARK ARBORETUM NEWS The Washington Park Arboretum is a living museum of woody plants for education, research, conservation, and display. SUNDAYS AT ONE (1 p.m.). Arboretum guides lead tours every Sunday highlight- ing plants of seasonal interest. Schedule may vary around winter holidays. FREE. EXPLORERS' WALK, fourth Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to Noon. Autumn dates are: October 23, Novem- ber 27. FREE. SPECIAL TOURS for school classes, gar- den clubs and other interested groups can be arranged with three weeks' ad- vance notice by calling 543-8800. GRAHAM VISITORS CENTER (including the Arboretum Foundation Gift Shop) is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from Noon to 4 p.m. on weekends. If you are interested in becoming a VOL- UNTEER at the Arboretum/Graham Visi- tors Center, call 543-8800 for informa- tion. The Washington State University MAS- TER GARDENERS will be at the Graham Visitors Center every Saturday and Sun- day from Noon to 4 p.m. to answer your gardening questions. ACHIEVEMENT EXAMS For those persons wishing to take exams necessary to earn Achievement of Merit Awards, please note the following re- vised testing schedule: Achievement Ex- ams are now available anytime the Miller Horticultural Library is open. Fall hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays; check with the library for seasonal hour changes. Exams must be completed in the library and returned to any library staff member before leaving. — Continuing Education Staff John A. Wott, Associate Director, CUH Dave Stockdale, Coordinator, CUH Lynda J. Ransley, Coordinator, WPA Rebecca Johnson, Building Services Coordinator Jean Robins, Program Assistant Larry Vickerman, Graduate Student ARBORETUM FOUNDATION NEWS FALL BULB SALE Beautiful bulbs, winter-flowering won- ders, plants for fall planting- all these will be available at the Arboretum Foundation Fall Bulb Sale. Find the items you want on Sunday, October 6 from 1 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Graham Visitors Center. GREENS GALORE The Arboretum Foundation's annual Greens Galore is scheduled for Satur- day, December 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a great chance to purchase a wonderful array of greens and other materials for creating lush holiday decorations. Choice items go quickly, so be sure to mark this date on your calender! University of Washington, GF-1 5 College of Forest Resources Center for Urban Horticulture Seattle, WA 98195 NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Seattle, Wash. PERMIT NO. 62 AUTUMN 1991