mn arboretum magazine feb_mar 2015

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015

Japanese Garden in WinterChipmunks

Maple Syrup Season

Exhibits, Classes & Outdoor Funarboretum.umn.edu

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A Message From the Director...Ed Schneider

Arboretum Snowshoeing Photo by Mark MacLennan

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015 • VOL 34, NO. 1Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Magazine is published seven times a year by the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318-9613, 952-443-1400. The magazine is a benefit of Arboretum membership. No portion may be reprinted without permission from the Arboretum. The information published in this magazine is not necessarily endorsed by the University of Minnesota.Patrick B. Petersen, EditorJudy Hohmann, Marketing & Communications ManagerTanya Kingery, True Reflection Design, Art DirectorEdward L. Schneider, Arboretum DirectorThomas Martin, President, Board of TrusteesTimothy S. Kenny, Director, EducationPeter C. Moe, Director, Operations and ResearchFrank J. Molek, Director, Development and CommunicationsThe Arboretum welcomes feedback from readers at [email protected] Arboretum is part of The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota. To request a copy of this publication in alternate format, please call 612-301-1257.

Table of Contents...Chipmunks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Arboretum Japanese Garden . . . . .4

Campaign Feature/Chocolate . . . . .5

Maple Syrup/Kids Camps . . . . . . . . .6

Membership/Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Weddings/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Calendar at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Art/Save the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12On the Cover:

Oak Tree in February in the Arboretum Rose Garden

Photo by Al Whitaker

A Season to ImagineWinter at the Arboretum is a season to imagine…the wonder of the outdoors…the possibilities in the New Year...and the promise of spring!

Visit in winter to refresh mind, body and spirit. Come be inspired by nature, indoors—enjoy the bounty of indoor farmers’ markets or the wonderful Sunday Suppers on the third Sunday in Feb. and March. Take in the “Best of the Arboretum – Seasons” photography show and “Weird, Wild & Wonderful” touring botanic arts exhibit. Connect with nature, outdoors—embrace the wintry landscapes on snowshoe and ski trails into the heart of the Arboretum.

The new year unveils more progress in the Arboretum Campaign including the completed Eastern Drive to the still-in-progress Red Barn and Farm Garden hub; ground-breaking for the nearby Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center; construction on the Gift Store renovation; continuing improvements and preservation of the Snyder Building…and more to come.

As for the promise of spring—browse hundreds of seed catalogs in the Andersen Horticultural Library for planning your own garden. See you at the Arboretum!

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SCULPTORS EXHIBIT AT THE ARBThe Society of Minnesota Sculptors annual exhibition opens March 1 and continues through April 12, in the Oswald Visitor Center's Great Hall. The collection ranges from tabletop pieces to large, free-standing creations to comprehensive installations. Media include stone, bronze, fabricated metal, ceramic, glass and wood. Artistic styles include contemporary to traditional, representational to abstract. The Society was created in 1943, with a mission to expand the public’s appreciation for sculpture and serve as a resource for artists.

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Chip & Dale, and Alvin, Simon and Theodore are portrayed as feisty chipmunk cartoon characters not unlike the real life Eastern Chipmunk. Small remnants of acorn shells or seed husks on a stump or rock are a sign a chipmunk has found a tasty morsel for munching.

Chipmunks always run with their tails in the air, scurrying about and filling their saddlebag-like cheek pouches with a variety of seeds, dried fruits and nuts. One chipmunk was reported to have 70 sunflower seeds in its cheeks. These packets of food are stored in an underground burrow with separate chambers for the food cache.

Chipmunk burrows can be five feet deep and 10 to 40 feet long. They are hibernators, but unlike their cousin the woodchuck, they awaken every two or three weeks to eat and then return to a deep torpor.

Chipmunks are solitary animals, and the “chipping” and “chuck-chuck” noises we hear are often times individuals defending their territory. A female will have four to seven offspring once or twice a year. Shortly after they have been weaned, she will drive them off and let them find new territories.

Native American legends say the chipmunk received the stripes down its back from a bear claw in retribution for mocking a bear.

Read more: "The Mammals of Minnesota" – comprehensive handbook includes classification, identification and ecology of the 81 species of Minnesota mammals. Evan B. Hazard, $30 – available in the Gift Store (612-301-7619).

Eastern Chipmunk: Room for One More Nut?Matt SchuthNaturalist

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Photos by Patrick Petersen

‘BEST OF THE ARBORETUM SEASONS’

PHOTO SHOW Through the lens of the Arboretum Photogra-phers Society (APS), “Best of Arboretum – Seasons” captures the story and palette of nature. The juried exhibit presents themes of landscapes, wildlife and outdoors in motion. The judges were photojournalists Richard Sennott, Mark Olson and Rita Farmer. A portion of exhibit sales proceeds benefits the Arboretum. The exhibit runs through April 5 in the Restaurant Gallery.

BEST OF SHOW “Koi in Fall Colors” “Cardinals in February Snow” both by Christopher Hall

GOLD AWARD WINNERS“November Rose” by Christopher Hall “A Three Mile Walk” by Patrick Witherow

SILVER AWARD WINNERS“Graceful Grandeur” by Michael Borg “Verdant Falls Flow” by Mark Paulson “Baby Slipper” by Craig Isaacson

BRONZE AWARD WINNERS“Green Heron Pond Departures” by Pat Witherow “Pink & Green” by Thomas Yoemans

HONORABLE MENTIONS“Nature's Jewelry” by Al Giencke “Blackbird Melody” by Joan Wallner “Skimming the Pond Through Cattails” by Joan Wallner “Monarch Flock on Orchid” by Mark Paulson “Hummingbird Buried in Blue Sage” by Mark Paulson “Foggy Reflections” by Craig Isaacson

RUNNERS-UP“Worker Bees” by Vienna Volante “Hooded Merganser” by Roger Pavelle “Summer Jewels” by Maggi Keith “Maple Leaf” by Dianne Jandt “Promise of Spring” by Kim Herzog “Eclipse” by Lester Hughes-Seamans “False Sunflowers Truly Beautify the Prairie Grassland” by Joel Hillyer “Winter Cardinal” by Al Whitaker “A Time for Reflection” by Ken Evans

Eastern Chipmunk With A Nut ©Ivkuzmin – Dreamstime.com

Koi in Fall ColorsPhoto by Christopher Hall

WEIRD, WILD & WONDERFUL: THE SECOND NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN TRIENNIALCurated by the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA), and opening Feb. 6 in the Reedy Gallery, this exhibition of 47 original artworks of botanical curiosities is sure to please. Artists from all over the world include three Minnesotans. The opening reception Feb. 12 features Carol Woodin, ASBA’s Director of Exhibitions, speaking on “Today’s Botanical Artists and Plants at Risk.” The event is open to the public; register by Feb. 4, by calling 612-301-1239. Sponsored by the University of Minnesota Libraries and the Andersen Horticultural Library. Note: The Library will remain open throughout the Snyder Building sprinkler installation, although parts may be inaccessible.

Read more: "Weird, Wild & Wonderful" – catalog of prints of the art pieces on display in the Reedy Gallery. The American Society of Botanical Artists, $29.95 – available in the Gift Store (612-301-7619).

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Minnesota winters are a gift for the soul. Walk outside, breathe deep and savor the experience – the stark sculptural beauty of bare trees and shrubs clothed only in clumps of snow, the icy crunch underfoot, and that fresh slap of sub- arctic air that says, "You're alive!" like nothing else can.

The Arboretum's Japanese Garden ("Seisui-Tei") is a perfect destination for a contemplative winter walk. Located just west of the Oswald Visitor Center, it is so near, but seems so far.

"Japanese-style gardens are designed to look beautiful in all four seasons," says Arboretum landscape gardener Mary Bigelow. Here snowfall isn't a nuisance, but an adornment.

"Snow is considered like a flower and appreciated for its beauty," adds Bigelow. Newly fallen snow alighting on garden features such as the lanterns, small rope fences, pathways, trees and shrubs lends a mystical feeling to the garden, says Bigelow. "Snow cover and sparkling ice can enhance features we don't notice when plants are blooming."

The garden's pines and maples, sculptural rocks and winding paths offer vistas that seem to change with the light and capture the imagination.

You can take it all in from the bench in the garden's covered viewing structure. If you're lucky, you'll be treated to the sight of roaming wild turkeys or the lively "rat-a-tat" of pileated woodpeckers.

It's easy to see why this Arboretum "jewel," designed by Koichi Kawana and installed in 1985, is one of the most popular gardens at the Arboretum.

Read more: "The Gardens Of Japan" – showcases 28 of Japan's finest gardens and will enhance your understanding of the art and beauty of a Japanese Garden. Helena Attlee, $29.95 – available in the Gift Store (612-301-7619).

A Wonderful Wintry Walk in the Japanese GardenThe Fifth in a Series on Arboretum Gardens/Natural AreasBarbara DeGrootPublic Relations Specialist

Asuki Hishiki, Kindhearted Monster,

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Japanese Garden Photo by Don Olson

Japanese Garden Photo by Bonnie Ronning

FARMERS MARKETS AT THE ARBDon’t miss these two winter farmers markets – both are free with gate admission and take place in the Oswald Visitor Center:

Excelsior Winter Farmers Market – Saturday, Feb., 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop a variety of vendors, including seasonal items such as honey, jams and jellies, BBQ sauce, textiles, soaps, candles and more.

Mill City Farmers Market – Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. See a chef’s demonstration, shop for locally produced, quality food items and more when the Mill City Farmers Market makes its annual visit westward to the Arboretum for a day.

Read more: "Minnesota Farmers Market Cookbook" – collection of recipes from local chefs to help you select and prepare local produce with time-saving tips for busy families. Tricia Cornell, $24.99 – available in the Gift Store (612-301-7619).

Mill City Farmer’s Market Photo by Don Olson

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The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation has undertaken a five-year Arboretum Campaign to preserve, create and sustain the Arboretum’s future in the community. Starting in 2011 with a $60 million goal, approximately $15 million remains to be raised by 2016.

One project is the preservation of the historic Snyder Building named for former director, Dr. Leon C. Snyder – one of the founders of the Arboretum. This research and education building houses the University of Minnesota’s Andersen Horticultural Library, offices, classrooms, research facilities, conference areas and an auditorium. In order to preserve the historic significance of the build-ing, additional security and environmental temperature and humidity controls are essential. This renovation will complete accessibility improvements by remodeling restrooms and adding an elevator in the library; improve security and energy efficiency, upgrading heating and cooling equipment and replacing incandescent lighting, connecting to city water and installing fire sprinklers.

You make a difference! To support the Arboretum Campaign with your gift, donate at the Oswald Visitor Center; go online at www.arbcampaign.org; call the Development office at 612-301-1263; or mail a gift to: Arboretum Campaign, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, MN 55318

Snyder Building – A Valued Historic Arboretum Landmark

CLASSES FOR LOVE AND YOUR HEARTChocolate: Creative and Luscious, Saturday, Feb. 7, 9 – 11 a.m. Chocolate pairs surprisingly well with herbs and other savory plant-based flavors. Take a chocolate-themed journey with culinary instructor Kris James to dis-cover and make gourmet chocolate treats like White Chocolate-Basil Mousse and Black Pepper-Chocolate-Goat Cheese Truffles.

Cooking with Whole Grains, Saturday, March 14, 9 – 11 a.m. Want to pack a little more heart-healthy nutrition into your diet? Try adding gluten-free whole grains like quinoa, amaranth, ivory teff and black Japonica rice into deliciously healthy recipes!

Each class is $39 members/$51 non-members, includes Arboretum admission and all ingredients. www.arboretum.umn.edu/cooking classes.aspx

Snyder Building at NightPhoto by Don Olson

Early March is “Maple Syrup Season” at the Arboretum. Dedicated Arboretum volunteers help stretch tubing from tree to tree throughout the sugarbush. When everything is stretched and tapped, it’s time to collect sweet sap from more than 200 Sugar Maples.

Education staff, with help from more than 1000 elementary school students, tap about 100 more trees. It is a great way for the youth to learn and explore the natural world in spring after a long winter.

How much sap, and eventually pure maple syrup is harvested is not something that humans can control. Weather conditions have to be just right. Frosty mornings followed by warm sunny afternoons will trigger the sap to flow. The, oh-so-faintly- sweet sap will be boiled in the Sugarhouse until it becomes pure maple syrup. In fact, the syrup is so sweet, delicious and natural, that nothing needs to be added.

Arboretum syrup production can be as low as three gallons in a bad season, to more than 100 gallons in a great season. Some years have been so warm that the season is over in March, while other years are so cold we barely start cooking in April. We will have to wait and see what this season has in store.

Read more: "Wild Sugar: The Pleasures Of Making Maple Syrup" – local, award-winning author will entice you to try your skills at making maple syrup with this beautifully written book. Susan Carol Hauser, $12.95 – available in the Gift Store (612-301-7619).

SUMMER CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: REGISTRATION IS OPEN!Explore, dig, hike, cook, imagine, plant, grow, create, discover and play!

PeaPods for Preschoolers: A discovery program designed especially for you with your preschooler. Ten-week summer series is available on Thursdays or Fridays. $110/$130 for ten sessions

Summer Day Camps: A variety of fun, unique, nature-based experiences for kindergarten through eighth grade. Half-day to three-day programs. $42 to $125

Summer Children’s Garden: Weekly, full-summer programs that engage children in tending their own garden plots. For kindergarten through eighth grade. $150 to $200

Summer Field Trips: One-hour experiences for groups of 12 or more kids! $5.50/student

View programs and details under “Children and Families” at: www.arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx

Sweet Treat of NatureRichard DeVriesArboretum Gardener

SUGARBUSH PANCAKE BRUNCH & DEMONSTRATIONSShed your winter blahs and awaken to another glorious spring as the Arboretum collects sap from its sugarbush maple trees for delicious maple syrup. Head to the MacMillan Auditorium and enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes drizzled with Arboretum maple syrup and learn how Arboretum syrup is made during the annual Sugarbush Pancake Brunch and Maple Syrup Demonstrations, Saturday, March 21, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The Maple Syrup Demonstrations run continuously through 2 p.m., and are free with purchase of brunch tickets.

Brunch tickets can be purchased the day of the event and include gate admission. Ticket prices are $9 for Arboretum members, $11 for non- members age 8 and above, $6 for ages 4-7 (ages 3 and under eat free).


Maple Sap CollectionPhoto by Roger Pavelle

Maple Syrup DemoPhoto by Mark MacLennan

Suagarbush Pancake BrunchPhoto by Roger Pavelle

Join us Saturday, Feb. 14, as we celebrate “YOU!” As a thank you for your continued support, the Arboretum would like to invite you to a day filled with fun, food and live music. This year’s lineup includes the Banjo Boys, playing family- oriented music in the Visitor Center and Sunny playing an eclectic mix in the Restaurant during lunch.

Sign up for the orchid drawing as we will be giving away one orchid every 30 minutes! The membership crew will be brewing hot chocolate and popping fresh popcorn for your enjoyment. Members will also enjoy special member discounts in the Restaurant! This year we also have added a few kid-centered activities such as kid-friendly yoga and build-you-own marshmallow snowman activity.

We hope to see you there and again, thank you for your continued support! Please RSVP with name and number of attendees to: [email protected] or 612-301-1257.

We LOVE Our Members!Member Appreciation Event

FLOYD LOVELETTE VOLUNTEER, MEMBERSHIPArboretum Member: 10 yearsArboretum Volunteer: 8 yearsWhy I volunteer at the Arb: “I like my fellow volunteer workers.”Favorite place or garden at the Arb: “ I like the Rose Garden the best since I love roses, and I also enjoy all of Three-Mile Drive.”

TAKE A HIKE!Looking for the perfect Valentine for your sweetheart? How about a romantic hike – just the two of you – along Three-Mile Drive or the secluded trails of the Arboretum? Better yet, snap on snowshoes or cross-country skis for an unforgettable outdoor adventure!

The Arboretum has eight miles of cross-country ski trails and eight miles of snowshoe trails. Trail maps and snowshoe rentals are available at the Visitor Center.

Cap off your outing with a hot drink enjoyed at the Restaurant fireplace. And after all that exertion, you can delve into the chocolate guilt-free!

Arboretum Snowshoeing Photo by Mark MacLennan


A NEW YEAR TRADITION: SUNDAY SUPPERSEnjoy a delicious menu of classic and comfort foods, all served family-style (seconds encouraged) in the company of family and friends, the 3rd Sunday of the month: Feb. 15 and March 15., 4-6 p.m.; $17.99 each, kids age 8 and under are free. No need to pre-pay but call ahead with number in your group at 612-301-7602. Go online at www.arboretum. umn.edu/dine.aspx to see full menus.

Banjo Boys

WINTER PROGRAMS & EVENTS...Sunday, Feb. 1WEEKEND FAMILY FUN: CHOCOLATE LOVENoon-4 p.m. (drop in), free with gate admission, Learning CenterYour family is invited to join our taste-test panel and compare the flavor of chocolate samples from 100% cacao bean to milk chocolate! Take part in a scavenger hunt in the greenhouse and plant a tropical plant to grow in your home.

ORCHID TREE DISPLAY8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Feb. 8, free with gate admission, Oswald Visitor CenterExperience a touch of the tropics at the Arboretum. Includes rare and common varieties.

8TH ANNUAL APS SHOW AND SALE8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., free with gate admission, Restaurant GalleryJuried exhibition of the “Best of the Arboretum – Seasons” through the lenses of the Arboretum Photographers Society. Daily through April 5. Saturday clinics in February; noon-3 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 5STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY10:30-11 a.m., free with gate admission, Andersen Horticultural LibraryStories for the young and young at heart. Geared toward toddlers and preschoolers.

YOGA IN THE GARDENSNoon, free with gate admission, Fireplace RoomGet your Zen on while enjoying yoga at the Arboretum. Sponsored by Life Time Fitness. Register at www.arboretum.umn.edu/yoga.aspx or call 612-301-7600.

Friday, Feb. 6WINTER 2015 EXHIBIT: WEIRD, WILD AND WONDERFUL8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., free with gate admission, Visitor Center Reedy GalleryAn exhibition of 47 original botanical artworks, curated by the American Society of Botanical Artists. Daily through May 17.

ARBORETUM TRAVELwith Peter Olin, Arboretum Director EmeritusThe Gardens of Northern Ohio – Sept. 10 – 15. Visit the famous Holden Arboretum; the Cleveland Botanical Gardens and Cleveland Art Museum; the Cleveland Cultural Gardens (a sampling of gardens from many countries) and the world- famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Take the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway (in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park) to Akron to see Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens; Kingswood Center, Quailcrest Farms and more. Contact: Peter Olin, 612-301-1275 or [email protected]; Jim Glad, 612-724-1915 or [email protected]; or the Arboretum website: www.arboretum.umn.edu. Click on Events & Programs then Garden Travel Tours.

AUXILIARY WELCOME SPRING SALESat., March 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sun., March 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Join the Auxiliary in ushering in the season of renewal at their annual Welcome Spring Sale. Browse their delightful selection of green and growing gift items, whimsical fairy gardens and clever crafts. All proceeds from this sale directly benefit the Arboretum.

Create your ‘Happily Ever After’ at The Great Wedding Get-Together, Sunday, Feb. 22, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Arb! This is *THE* resource for metro area couples planning their big day! It will give you the opportunity to book your wedding essentials, see trending decor and florals, indulge in wine and cake tastings and visit Q&A sessions with industry experts. The Great Wedding Get-Together is free with Arboretum gate admission. More information at: www.arboretum.umn.edu/greatweddinggettogether.aspx

Great Wedding Get-Together


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Photo by Todd Mulvihill

Photo by Marilyn Weber

Saturday, Feb. 7CHOCOLATE: CREATIVE AND LUSCIOUS RECIPES (800-02-07-15)9-11 a.m., $39/$51, Learning Center (See page 5)

WEEKEND FAMILY FUN: CHOCOLATE LOVE(See Feb. 1)

Sunday, Feb. 8WEEKEND FAMILY FUN: CHOCOLATE LOVE(See Feb. 1)

Wednesday, Feb. 11TRADITIONAL MONTHLY TEA2:30-4:00 p.m., $26/$29, Snyder Building Tea RoomEnjoy a traditional tea of sweets, savories and English trifle, plus freshly baked scones, in the charming ambiance of the historic Tea Room. Call 612-626-3951 for reservations.

KNIT AND STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY10 a.m.-Noon, free with gate admission, Snyder Fireplace RoomSpend a winter morning by the fire, chatting, knitting, crocheting or hand sewing.

Thursday, Feb. 12STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY(See Feb. 5)

Saturday, Feb. 14EXCELSIOR WINTER FARMERS MARKET10 a.m.-1 p.m., free with gate admission, Visitor Center(See page 5)

MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY9 a.m.-3 p.m., Visitor CenterA day of pampering for our loyal members, including snacks, beverages, prizes, class discounts, music and more!


Sunday, Feb. 15YOGA IN THE GARDENS(See Feb. 5)


SUNDAY SUPPER4-6 p.m., Arboretum RestaurantFamily-style menu and service. $17.99 each (includes gate admission.) Kids under 8 years of age, free. Reservations not necessary, but if you plan to come, please call 612-301-7602 so the restaurant has an idea of expected attendance.


Saturday, Feb. 21 CITRUS IN FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS: A SPRING BREAK FOR THE SENSES (100-02-21-15)9:30 a.m.-Noon, $69/$81, Learning CenterAcclaimed floral designer Ashley Fox will offer design tips for sample arrangements using citrus fruit and fresh flowers, then you will choose which one to create yourself. Your finished arrangement will have a florist value around $75.


Sunday, Feb. 22THE GREAT WEDDING GET TOGETHERNoon-3 p.m., free with gate admission, Visitor Center(See page 8)

Photo by Gayle Fleming

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Wednesday, Feb. 25KNIT AND STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY(See Feb. 11)


Friday, Feb. 272015 SCHOOLYARD GARDENS CONFERENCE: CULTIVATING THE FUTURE8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $65/$75, 2-day bundle $120/$140, MacMillan AuditoriumBack for a third year and expanded to two days, presentations will again feature gardens and best practices from Minnesota schools that engage children in learning about food, nutrition, science, environment, the arts and more. More information at: www.arboretum.umn.edu/schoolyards2015.aspx.

Saturday, Feb. 28 PRUNING ESSENTIALS FOR THE HEALTH OF YOUR TREES AND SHRUBS (150-02-28-15)10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $41/$55, Visitor CenterWith Arboretum horticulturist Jeffrey L. Johnson’s seasoned guidance, you will learn the latest theories and practical applications for pruning and training. Weather permitting, you will spend time outdoors in the collections for demonstrations and practice sessions.

2015 SCHOOLYARD GARDENS CONFERENCE8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.(See Feb. 27)


Sunday, March 1GREAT HALL EXHIBIT: MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF SCULPTORS8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., free with gate admission, Visitor Center Great Hall(See page 2)

WEEKEND FAMILY FUN: SPUDS AND BUDSNoon-4 p.m. (drop in), free with gate admission, Learning CenterSeason a spud snack in the Harvest Kitchen and learn which potato varieties grow well in Minnesota. Enjoy a scavenger hunt in our warm greenhouse or create a potato art print together.

Thursday, March 5UMBRIAN CUISINE À LA BRODERS’ (800-03-05-15)6:30-8:30 p.m., $58/$72, VIP Seating(includes reserved seating at front), $68/$82, Learning CenterChef Michael Rostance, former executive chef of Broders’ Pasta Bar and owner of tour company The Umbrian Table, specializes in authentic Italian regional cuisine. Paired wine tastings included.

STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY(See Feb. 5)

Saturday, March 7AUXILIARY WELCOME SPRING SALE9 a.m.-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Oswald Visitor Center(See page 8)

MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET10 a.m.-1 p.m., free with gate admission, Oswald Visitor Center(See page 5)

YOUR SUSTAINABLE YARD: SUSTAINABLE PERENNIALS (150-03-07-15)10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $41/$55, Visitor CenterJulia Bohnen, acclaimed horticulturist, educator and co-creator of the Arboretum’s Spring Peeper Meadow Restoration, will share the wisdom of her extensive experience gardening with native, non-invasive perennial plant species.

WEEKEND FAMILY FUN: SPUDS AND BUDS(See March 1)

Sunday, March 8AUXILIARY WELCOME SPRING SALE11 a.m.-4 p.m.(See Page 8)


Wednesday, March 11KNIT AND STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY(See Feb. 11)

TRADITIONAL MONTHLY TEA(See Feb. 11)


Thursday, March 12STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY(See Feb. 5)

Saturday, March 14YOUR SUSTAINABLE YARD: TREES AND SHRUBS (150-03-14-15)10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $41/$55, Visitor CenterJulia Bohnen, acclaimed horticulturist, educator, and co-creator of the Arboretum’s Spring Peeper Meadow Restoration, will demonstrate how trees and shrubs play a leading role in the design and creation of a truly sustainable yard and garden.

COOKING WITH WHOLE GRAINS (800-03-14-15) 9-11 a.m., $39/$51, Learning Center (See page 5)

CREATING BREATHTAKING FLOWER DESIGNS FROM YOUR CORNER MARKET KIOSK (100-03-14-15)9:30 a.m.-Noon, $69/$81, Learning CenterLearn the FUNdamentals with floral designer Ashley Fox, who will provide countless tips on using materials from grocery stores and supermarkets. Bring a ceramic bowl, vase, or antique find measuring about 9” tall by 7” wide. Includes flowers and a new take-home pair of florist clippers.


Sunday, March 15WEEKEND FAMILY FUN: SPUDS AND BUDS(See March 1)

SUNDAY SUPPER4-6 p.m., Arboretum Restaurant(See Feb. 15)

Thursday, March 19STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY(See Feb. 5)

Saturday, March 21SUGARBUSH PANCAKE BRUNCH & DEMONSTRATIONS8 a.m.-1 p.m. (demos continue through 2 p.m.), MacMillan Auditorium(See page 6)

YOUR SUSTAINABLE YARD: APPLES AND OTHER FRUITS (150-03-21-15)10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $41/$55, Visitor CenterPeter C. Moe, Arboretum Director of Operations & Research, will focus primarily on planting, pruning and maintaining apples for crunch-filled joy. He’ll also discuss other varieties, including blueberries, apricots, cherries, plums, grapes—even walnuts!


Wednesday, March 25KNIT AND STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY(See Feb. 11)

Thursday, March 26POLLINATORS³: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE SESSION 2: PESTICIDES & OTHER PROBLEMS12:30-4:30 p.m., $20 member/$25 Master Gardener or Master Naturalist/$32 non-member, Snyder Auditorium Come and explore the complex relationship between pollinators and plants that ultimately affects people. Learn ways to support pollinators—from home landscapes to national forums.

STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY(See Feb. 5)

Saturday, March 28YOUR SUSTAINABLE YARD: LAWNS AND TURF (150-03-28-15)10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $41/$55, Visitor CenterU of M Extension horticulture educator Sam Bauer will provide many alternatives to traditional Kentucky bluegrass varieties. Discuss the best practical fertilizers, seeds, and pest control, and touch on other possible ground covers.

FIELD SKETCHING: FROM COLORED PENCIL TO CARBON DUST (100-03-28-15)10 a.m.-3 p.m., $99/$115, Visitor CenterThe technique of using graphite and charcoal as you paint is unequaled for rendering detail and three-dimensional form. Learn from a professional about the process, materials and tools needed, then get hands-on practice making your own stunning works of art.



To Register for Classes: call 612.301.1210 or visit arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx


Ashley Fox Photo by Todd Mulvihill

Telephone Directory... General Information . . . . . . . . 952-443-1400

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Hours... Grounds open 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (or sunset) daily.

Oswald Visitor Center Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun. 10.a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Arboretum Gift Store Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Restaurant Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Andersen Horticultural Library (Snyder Building)

Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Admission Visitors: $12 for ages 13 and up Members: Free Children 12 & under: Free Arboretum memberships start at $49

Thursday Admission Free admission all day Thursdays Nov.-March

3675 Arboretum DriveChaska, Minnesota 55318-9613

A publication for members and friends of the ArboretumADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

ART AT THE ARBORETUMDelight in the beauty found indoors in the Oswald Visitor Center. Art available for sale through the Arboretum Gift Store, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Arboretum.

REEDY GALLERYWEIRD, WILD & WONDERFUL, THE SECOND NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN TRIENNIAL Feb. 6 – May 17 Curated by the American Society of Botanical Artists – an exhibition of 47 original botanical artworks. Sponsored by the University of Minnesota Libraries and the Andersen Horticultural Library.

RESTAURANT GALLERY8TH ANNUAL ARBORETUM PHOTOGRAPHERS SOCIETY SHOW & SALE • THROUGH APRIL 5 “Best of the Arboretum” – Through the lens of the Arboretum Photographers Society – juried exhibition of the best of the Arboretum, in all the seasons.

SAVE THE DATEEASTER BRUNCH • April 5

ALL ABOUT DOGS DAY • April 25

HOSTA AND GRASSES SALE IN THE GIFT STORE • May 2-3

BUD BREAK 5K RUN/WALK • May 3

NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS DAY • May 8

AUXILIARY SPRING PLANT SALE • May 8-10

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH • May 10

AMERICAN PUBLIC GARDENS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE • June 22-26 Hosted by the Arboretum and Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

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