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Page 1: Fall Cultivate

Vol. XXVII No. 3 • FALL 2014

BOOtanicaBetter than ever before! // pg. 5 \

ZEN: An Alfresco Event a chic fall gala // pg. 4

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In this issue1 Letter From The Director2-3 In Bloom 4 ZEN: An Alfresco Event5 BOOtanica6 Illuminations and VIP Party7 Poster Winner & Photo Competition 8 Lunchtime Lectures9 Birding, Art and $3 Thursdays10-12 Sept. - Oct. - Nov. Calendars13 Volunteers14 Ghoulish Gala & Family Game Night15 Tuesdays on the Terrace16-17 Education18-19 Tribute List 20 In The Gardens21 Tribute List continued

Cultivate is the member magazine for Botanica, Inc.

For more information about Botanica's programs, events or Gardens, please call 316-264-0448 or visit our website at www.botanica.org.

While on our website, be sure to sign up for our weekly e-newsletter. You can also connect with us through facebook and twitter pages linked on our website.

Cultivate © 2014, Botanica, Inc.Vol. XXVII. No. 3 • September - October - November 2014

2014 Board of Trustees

OfficersJustus Fugate, PresidentLinda Kizzire, Treasurer

Trustees

Ex-Officio TrusteesBryan Frye, President, Board of Park Commissioners

Cathy Holdeman, Assistant City Manager, City of Wichita Janet Miller, City Council, City of Wichita Mayor’s Appointee

Check us out on facebook at www.facebook.com/BotanicaWichita

Matt CortezCourtney DarrahSteve EnglishDeeAnne Fahnestock John FirschingRoarke R. GordonJay HsuDeril Hosford

Mark JolliffeMelissa ManganKarl MillerElton ParsonsSarah PattersonJo Ann PottorffBeverly ThorntonCharlie Wilson

Cover: Fall 2013

“Yellow Rose,” Photo By Tim Banta

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September • October • November 2014 | Page 1

DirectorFROM THE

Making new friends: honoring the pastI would like to introduce all of you to my new friend “Charlie.” This Charlie horse is not a pain as the saying goes, but has become a symbol of what is happening at Botanica. Several times I have inferred that Botanica is reinventing itself and the first connotation that comes to mind is change, which brings forth something new. Botanica is growing to be an iconic attraction in the region and we are making our own history.

When Margaret Nelson Spear generously donated the Joyland Merry-Go-Round to Botanica, I too, had second thoughts. I now realize the memories that were made at Joyland will live on at Botanica. Making and preserving memories has become a major element in Botanica’s reinvention process. Botanica is no longer just a garden; it is a glorious attraction growing around one of the most beautiful gardens in existence.

Botanica has become a place where families share their vows, explore the gardens with their children and celebrate the memories of loved ones. My new friend Charlie now inspires old memories and will create new memories, making history at Botanica once again.

Summer will be winding down, but Botanica is winding up for fall events starting with ZEN: An Alfresco Event on Sept. 19 and celebrating the construction of the new Chinese Garden of Friendship. October begins with BOOtanica on Oct. 11, followed by the new weekend Fall Fest activities on Oct. 18 and 25 and then the big October 24 Ghoulish Gala fundraiser for the Joyland Merry-Go-Round. Then in a short few weeks Illuminations will begin. The funding from these great events is how Botanica pays its operating costs.

To keep Botanica looking great and to continue with exciting programs, the efforts and hard work performed by volunteers and staff earns about $1.5 million annually. Meeting our annual costs could not be accomplished without the support and program participation from each of you.

Thank you to all of our guests, donors and supporters. Botanica is growing to be one of the most magnificent gardens in the country. Our community can be proud to share Botanica with family and friends.

Enjoy this fall at Botanica.

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Greetings from the Gardens. Fall is in the air at Botanica with the daytime temperatures still warm. Shorter days and cooler nights hold promise of our seasonal change into fall.

To begin this article I decided to talk about annual vines. This quickly turned into a large list, so I decided to highlight five varieties, all which grow to over six feet in height and are usually planted here at Botanica.

Hyacinth Bean (Dolichos lablab) has thick, leathery, bean-like leaves that are dark green on the upper surface and purple underneath. It features one inch pink and white pea-like flowers that bloom all summer. The seed pods are shiny, dark purple, and half as wide as they are long. Its beans complement the vines appearance along with the flowers. As long as the vine has something to climb on it continues to grow upward. My in-laws used to enjoy planting it at the four corners of their steel windmill tower and watching it grow 12 to 15 feet up the tower, profuse with flowers and beans. Another great way to use this plant is on a chain link fence. The foliage grows to the top of the fence and stops with the flower stalks and beans continuing up another foot or so. This makes for a wonderful flower show on and above the fence.

Snail Flower (Vigna caracalla) has unique, large, snail-shaped, pink-purple and white flowers on green twining vines. The flowers are followed by nearly cylindrical green to brown fruit. The plant works great on trellises, baskets and large containers.

Bowtie Vine (Dalchampia dioscorefolia), pictured left, has unique bright purple, petal-like bracts around a small circular yellow flower cone. This combination produces perfect little purple bowties. The plant has vigorous, light green foliage that can achieve a height of 12 to 15 feet. It blooms early summer through frost and does well on trellises, fences and large containers.

Mexican Flame Vine (Pseudogynoxys chenopedioides) has clusters of

small, neon orange, daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centers. This plant has light green foliage that is equally happy lying on the ground while weaving its way through other plants, growing 10 feet up trellises and fences or growing in large containers. The colorful flowers attract butterflies.

Passionflower (Passiflora) envelops many species and cultivars that will bloom in shades of blues, purples and reds. The flower shapes are wide opening, multi-petal flowers with protruding anthers and center structures that make up a unique shape at the end of the stems. The foliage of this fast-growing vine is dark green in hue. A passionflower’s height may reach 10 to 20 feet and blooms from early summer till frost.

There are many more great annual vines including but not limited to, mandavilla, morning glories, moon vine, thunbergia, cardinal vines and candy corn vine. Over the years these all have been grown here at Botanica and are all worth investigating when you’re looking for summer vines in your garden.

Our next stop is the Glenn and Jayne Milburn Aquatic Collection. Kim Matthews and her crew have done a great job with the pond this season. We have two victoria water platters this year. The “Cruziana” was the first to bloom on July 29th, with the “Longwood” hybrid blooming the following week. We are very fortunate to grow these large annual plants in our collection. It is always exciting to go out and see how much of

In BloomWITH PATRICK MCKERNAN

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ABOVE: Mexican Flame Vine, left, and Passionflower, are two of several vines featured in Botanica’s collection.

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the pond surface these two plants are covering.

Our collection now includes 92 tubs of hardy water lilies. One new variety, ‘Yellow Watermelon’ has leaves

resembling floating yellow watermelons. Two other varieties, “Wanvisa” and “Sunfire,” have stunning multi-colored flowers. We also have five tropical water lilies this summer. Tropicals are the only way to achieve blue or purple flowers in a water lily. Tropicals tend to hold their flower up above the water six to eight inches, compared to hardy water lily flowers that usually float on the water’s surface. The

ponds and water features have all looked great this summer and are worth viewing this fall.

In continuing to keep Botanica the most colorful place in Kansas, our garden staff and volunteers will begin planting 5,500 chrysanthemums in mid-September. We will be planting 21 varieties, five of which have never been planted at Botanica before. See the varieties on pg. 21. While we are planting our chrysanthemum display, 10,000 pansies will arrive. These plants let us change the Butterfly House to a Pansy House for the winter months. We will also plant them in surrounding perennial beds throughout the gardens for winter color. The key to successfully growing pansies here in Kansas is to continue watering them throughout the winter, especially if we are lacking rain or snow.

In closing this article I would first like to thank our three summer interns. Though Marc McKernan, a freshman in Engineering, and Molly Palmer, a senior in Landscape Design, have returned to Kansas State, Laura Shumaker who graduated this spring with a degree in Horticulture-Landscape Design, is staying on as a seasonal gardener until Thanksgiving. All of these students endured the hottest part of the summer. Each had a great attitude and did a super job on their assigned garden teams and areas. Thank you from all of us for spending your summer at Botanica. Special thanks to Marge & Gial Kaegi for stepping forward and financing our summer interns.

I can never say thank you enough to all the garden staff and volunteers for everything you do for Botanica. You have all done a remarkable job and are appreciated more than words can ever express. So as we finish out the rest of this year, know you have my deepest gratitude and respect.

I would like to personally invite everyone to visit the gardens this fall and consider volunteering in the gardens. We work hard but most of the volunteers say it’s a great social activity and enjoy what they learn and accomplish. The cooler weather of fall brings three Weed and Feed opportunities on the first Tuesday of each month, along with planting days for mums, pansies and 58,000 tulip bulbs. With the set up of Illuminations in the fall, there are additional opportunities to give of your time. Our volunteers help to plant and maintain all that you see in the gardens and they have a great time doing it. I thank them for all they contribute and again invite you to visit the Gardens often this fall as a guest or volunteer.

September • October • November 2014 | Page 3

ABOVE: Mums complement the lush fall landscape near the Margie Button Memorial Fountain and Garden. Photo by Janie Lang.

ABOVE: Here are two varieties of lilies: The hardy waterlily,“Yellow Watermelon,” and the tropical water lily, “Fox Fire.” Photo by Janie Lang.

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SEPT. 19, 2014 | 6:30 p.m.

YOU ARE INVITED

Enjoy the fall gardens by mingling with friends among the flowers and under the stars at Botanica’s 14th annual Alfresco Gala. We have changed the name to ZEN celebrating the progress of the new Chinese

Garden of Friendship. Be one of the first to view this garden before its opening in Spring 2015.

Join us in the gardens for an evening full of entertainment, performances, gourmet food and drinks. Start your evening with a glass of champagne while listening to the sounds of a Gu Zheng string instrument. Enjoy sushi appetizers provided by Wasabi and refreshing cocktails while mingling in our gardens and ZEN lounge.

For dinner a chef will prepare your personalized hibachi dinner with your favorite ingredients. After dinner enjoy a performance by St. Anthony Lion & Dragon Dancers. The night will continue with dancing under

the stars with the band ANNIE UP. With other surprises throughout the evening, this event will be a night to remember.

ZEN, an Alfresco Event serves as a fundraiser for Botanica, a premier community attraction that generates enthusiasm for horticulture and enlightens people through educational, artistic and cultural experiences.

Chinese fans will be sold for $20 as a revenue enhancer with a chance to win a full course outdoor dinner for 12 in Cindy and John Carnahan’s backyard.

Tickets are $100, $80 members, table of 10 at $750. Reserve your place for this event by Monday, Sept. 15.Buy tickets online or contact Natalie Mahaffay at 316-264-0448 ext. 107 for reservations.

Presented by: Sponsored by:

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September • October • November 2014 | Page 5

sponsored by:

Moonbounce Obstacle Course Turbo Tubs Carnival Rides Rock Climbing WallCrafts Pumpkins for Sale Straw Play Box The Studio Performers

Paint the Towne Photo Opportunities Face Painters Animals Music

FALL FAMILY FUN AT BOTANICA

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. $8 ($6 members) costumes optional. fun mandatory.

presented by:

russ & helen meyerbyrne & becky vickers

sponsored by:

COMMUNICATIONSKDGS KEYN KFBZ KFH KNSS

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Giant Blow-Up Bowling6-Ft. Tall Jenga

Bocce BallHorseshoes

Kick Croquet Lawn Checkers

Blow-Up Soccer & SoftballsGiant Frisbees

VolleyballOne-Hole Disc Golf

Lawn DartsSports Net

through Sept. 25

$3 Thursdays featuring GAME NIGHT!

life-size lawn games

Life is a Carousel. From the day Margaret Nelson Spear so generously donated the Joyland Merry-Go-Round to Botanica, the enthusiasm in our community has been exciting and overwhelming! Preserving a piece of so many children’s memories and creating new ones for today’s generation of children and grandchildren appealed to Botanica, so we formed a committee to further the cause. The committee hopes to bring the retired horses back to life: rejuvenating them to magically gallop and trot again while the calliope music stills their restlessness in a heated and air-conditioned stable.

Joyland lore and nostalgic experiences have been revealed as the Ghoulish Gala committee has planned and created a sensational seasonal adult event. This will be a gala unlike any other: a melding of Joyland props—a carnival, a circus and Halloween. A costume party with cash prizes for the most creative, games with opportunities to win grand prizes, a hayrack ride, fortune telling, dancing and OLD-FASHIONED fun! Relive the old days and help us restore the Joyland Carousel for Botanica and its visitors!

Admission includes food, wine & beer. In addition to the ticket price, there will be other fundraising opportunities available to further the development of the Merry-Go-Round, including carnival-style games ($1/game), buy a signature bottomless martini glass with three delectable martini concoctions ($20), have your fortune told ($2) and ride a hayrack ride pulled by Clydesdale horses ($5). Opportunity tickets may be purchased in advance or while you’re at the event. For reservations, contact Natalie Mahaffay at 316-264-0448 ext. 107 or visit botanica.org.

ADDITIONAL DONOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:Botanica will be launching a campaign for naming rights of horses for the Merry-Go-Round on Sept. 15. Visit our website for details or contact Jamee Ross for donation questions at 316-264-0448 ext. 105 or at [email protected].

October 24, 2014

A BENEFIT TO RESTORE THE JOYLAND

MERRY-GO-ROUND

6:30-10:30 p.m.

$50, $40 members

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September • October • November 2014 | Page 7

photo competition

deadline: sept. 19

The Portrait of Botanica Photography Competition is designed to capture the beauty of Botanica through the art of photography. Multiple awards totaling more than $1,000 in cash prizes will be given in a variety of adult and youth categories. Any photos of the Gardens taken after Sept. 24, 2013 are eligible for entry in 2014.

Interested photographers can contact Kristin Marlett, Director of Marketing, at (316) 264-0448 ext. 108 or [email protected] for more information. Information and entry forms can also be found online at botanica.org.

The Portrait of Botanica Competition is sponsored by Douglas Photographic Imaging and area garden clubs.

and area garden clubs

Supper Santawith

For three festive nights, Dec. 2, 9 and 16, Santa will be taking a break from his holiday preparations to host a special meal at Botanica: Supper with

Santa, presented by Capitol Federal. You are invited to join them to savor piping-hot plates of delicious pasta from Carrabba’s, Santa-approved sugar cookies from Connie’s Cookies, a chocolate treat from Cero’s Candies and goodies from the Hampton Inn.

$14 for adults ($12 for Botanica members)$10 for children ages 3-12 ($8 for Botanica members)

To reserve your spot at the holiday table, call Karla at (316) 264-0448 ext. 115.

October 18 & 25Moonbounce and Obstacle Course

Pumpkins for sale (based on availablity)Hay Box with Candy to Discover

BubblesArts & Crafts

Hay SlideFace Painters

Other Specialty Activities

Fall FestFor two Saturdays in a row, join us for a fun fall festival

in the gardens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Even if you made it to BOOtanica, these Saturdays will be a special treat for the kids to enjoy some extra activities in the beautiful fall gardens. Regular admission or membership applies.

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The Color of Summer is DayliliesSeptember 3 • 12:15-1 p.m.Join Sherryl Fitzpatrick of the Wichita Daylily Club for a colorful presentation on how daylilies can enhance your yard. Learn how to choose the best daylily for your landscape.

The Incredible Journey of the Monarch ButterflySeptember 10 • 12:15-1 p.m.Karla Jahn, Botanica staff member, will present this program on the flight of the Monarch. After the program, Karla will demonstrate how Monarchs are tagged.

Fall Flower ArrangementsSeptember 17 • 12:15-1 p.m.This presentation will cover selecting and preparing flowers from your garden for fall arrangements. Jodi Gieser, Master Gardener, formerly worked in the floral industry for many years will be the presenter.

TreesSeptember 24 • 12:15-1 p.m.Jason Griffin, director of the John C. Pair Horticulture Center will talk on trees of south central Kansas. If you need tree information please join us for this presentation.

The Kansas Flint Hills Barn Quilt TrailOctober 1 • 12:15-1 p.m.Barn art promotes agritourism and rural pride through the region. Connie Larson, Kansas Flint Hills Quilt Trail Committee member, will explain how to make barn blocks and show some examples.

Daffodils for Spring ColorOctober 8 • 12:15-1 p.m.Fall is the time to plant daffodils. Margie Roehr with the Wichita Daffodil Society will talk on bulb selection and plant care. The Wichita Daffodil Society will also have bulbs for sale.

Birds of PreyOctober 15 • 12:15-1 p.m.Nate Mathews, local falconer, will bring Isaiah, his golden eagle and another surprise friend for this presentation. Come and see these birds of prey up close.

Music I Once Could Dance ToOctober 22 • 12:15-1 p.m.Come relax and reflect with local poet Roy Beckemeyer. Roy will read poems from his new book and have copies for purchase.

Growing Orchids October 29 • 12:15-1 p.m.Learn how to grow and care for orchids. Karlene Sanborn with the Kansas Orchid Society will present this program.

The History of Orphan TrainsNovember 5 • 12:15-1 p.m.From 1850-1900 many homeless children lived on the streets of New York City or in orphanages. Listen to Mardella Freund, Botanica volunteer, as she tells the detailed history of Orphan Trains and tells the story of her mother’s personal journey from St. Vincent Orphanage in New York to Kansas.

Holiday Porch PotsNovember 12 • 12:15-1 p.m.Decorate your porch for the holidays. Learn how to make your porch inviting for the holidays with Karen Hull from Johnson’s Garden Center.

To Be DeterminedNovember 19 • 12:15-1 p.m.

There are no lectures in December

Lunchtime LECTURESEvery Wednesday • 12:15 to 1 p.m.

Lunchtime Lectures

sponsored by:

Lectures are included with membership or admission

Lunchtime Lecture Caterers:

September: Colette’s Catering October: Truffles November: Syl’s

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September • October • November 2014 | Page 9

Art at Botanica

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2014 Portrait of Botanica Photo Competition Winners

Lobby Art Sponsored by:

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free with admission or membership

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Cheryl Lindstrom is the winner of the 2015 Poster Competition and her work is on exbibit in the Botanica lobby now through September. Pick up your poster as part of your membership benefit next time you’re visiting the gardens. The Poster Competition is supported by Jayne Milburn and Emprise Bank.

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Volunteer Coffees & Social/Game DaysWednesday, Sept. 10: 10 a.m.Wednesday, Oct. 8: 10 a.m.Wednesday, Nov. 12: 10 a.m.

Garden Guide MeetingsWednesdays, 9 a.m.Sept. 17 & Oct. 15

Weed & Feeds: 1st Tuesday of each month8 a.m. to Noon Sept. 2, Oct. 7 & Nov. 4

Cultivate Saturday: 3rd Saturday of each month8 a.m. to Noon Sept. 20, Oct. 18 & Nov. 15

Seasonal Planting Days8 a.m. to NoonMums & Pansies: Sept.16, 18, 23, 30, Oct. 2Tulips: Nov. 6, 13, 18, 20 and 25

Special Events:Monarch Days, 9:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.Sept. 18, 19, 22, 23. 24 & 26

BOOtanica, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 11

Fall Festival, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 18 & 25

Illuminations, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.Nov. 28 - Dec. 31 (closed Christmas Eve & Day)

Call Jodi McArthur at 316.264.0448 ext. 103or visit botanica.org to sign up or for more information!

VolunteersCoffee and other fine gifts also provided by The Spice Merchant

Volunteer Opportunities

GardeningGet your hands dirty and join the dozens of other garden volunteers during any of these special gardening days: Weed & Feed Tuesdays, Seasonal Planting Days or Cultivate Saturdays. Snacks and lunches are provided by Friends of Botanica.

Monarch DaysShare in the fascination of the most recognized butterfly with our scheduled school groups during this special week. Assist in any one of our educational and engaging small group activities.

BOOtanicaA fall tradition, this special event will get you excited about the fall season with wonderful crafts and games for all ages. Get your spook on and join the volunteer fun.

Fall FestivalIf you liked helping with our spring Tulips & Fairies Saturdays, you will want to assist here as well. This new autumn event will offer fun activities and crafts to continue the fall celebration.

IlluminationsDon’t miss out on this great opportunity. Enlighten your holiday spirit and share the joy of our beautiful light display with the public. Indoor and outdoor positions are available for each evening starting Nov. 28 – Dec. 31. Or, be a part setting-up (Oct./Nov.) and taking-down (Jan./Feb.) lights.

Volunteer Appreciation DinnerAllow us to thank you for your volunteer service at our annual dinner on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m. The dinner is sponsored by the Life Care Center of Andover. Redeem your yearly volunteer hours for free garden passes, Illuminations tickets and/or prizes. Please RSVP by Oct 24. Limit one guest per volunteer. Costumes are encouraged for this spooky evening.

Volunteer Coffees/Volunteer Social & Game Days These fun and informative meetings and socials are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Light refreshments are provided by The Regent Retirement Living and The Spice Merchant.

Special Thanks to our Volunteer Sponsors:

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Botanica’s holiday light display, llluminations, has become a holiday destination across Wichita and the surrounding area. Open every night from Nov. 28 to Dec. 31 (except

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), Illuminations is the perfect escape from cabin fever. Every night is magical, with a different musical group each night, hot drinks, candy and cookies for sale, and let’s not forget Santa.

This year we’re adding onto both synchronized light shows with new songs, more lights and more animation. There will be an interactive element for kids in the Shakespeare Garden and the Butterfly Garden will be transformed with friendly large bugs and fish. The funky tree with the bicycle will be brighter and crazier than ever!

Advance tickets will be available for purchase. Tickets are $8 for adults ($7 for Botanica members) and $6 for children (3-12). Tickets are good for any night of the event. Group rates for parties of 20 or more are available upon request. Tickets make great gifts for neighbors, employees, clients, co-workers, family and friends.

For advance tickets or more information, visit botanica.org or contact Natalie at 316-264-0448 ext. 107 or [email protected]. Mark your calendar for Member Appreciation Night on Dec. 1, when every adult member ticket is just $5 and Supper with Santa has been expanded to three days Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. See page 7 for ticket prices and reservation information.

We hope you will get into the holiday spirit and come see Botanica in a whole new light!

Seven days a week 5:30-8:30 p.m.

NOV. 28 - DEC. 31

Light up the Night Dec. 4, 2014

6 p.m.

Let Illuminations be the backdrop to this cozy VIP Party!

Find comfort in hearty soups and appetizers from Wichita’s best restaurants, sip cocktails,

sit fireside and bask in the glow of hundreds of thousands of illuminating lights on our outdoor

terrace patio and throughout the gardens.

Tickets $40 ($30 members) For reservations, visit botanica.org

or call 264-0448 ext. 107

Photo by Thane Rogers

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2014DIG in & DRINK up at Tuesdays On The Terrace, your favorite afterwork party! Each Tuesday night, the Garden mixes things up with LIVE MUSIC, happy hour and horticulture. Enjoy cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages from The Bar’s Open from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and view the gardens until 8 p.m. Cover is $7, $3 for members.

SEPT. 2: Sunflowers & Scotch Sourslive music by: timmy jonas & the whiskey militia

SEPT. 9: Mums & Madrislive music by: aaron lee martin

SEPT. 16: Geraniums & Greyhoundslive music by: elliot road

SEPT. 23: Periwinkles & Planter’s Punchlive music by: the mischief makers

SEPT. 30: Snapdragons & Sangriaslive music by: rko blues, member appreciation

on the terraceWEEKLY CATERERS:

1st tuesday: Friends of Botanica

2nd tuesday: Papa Murphy’s

3rd tuesday: blue moon caterers

4th tuesday: Molino’s Mexican Cuisine

$7 per person

photos by Janie Lang

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EducationHome Grown EducationBring your budding botanists to Botanica for an incredible learning experience! Topics will be related to plant and animal life in the garden. Each class will include: instructional teaching, hands-on learning projects, and (weather permitting) activities in the gardens. Lessons are designed for early elementary (K-5th) and follow curriculum guidelines.

Classes are Thursdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. only

Cost: $7, $21 cap per family

$5 for Botanica members; $15 cap per family

Class limit 15 per session

Sept. 4th & 5th: FishLearn how they float, breathe, and other slimy details

Oct. 2nd & 3rd: Gardening BasicsFind your green thumbs and dig into the gardens like never before

Nov. 6th & 7th: Bulbs & PropagationDissect bulbs and test different methods of plant starting

Seasonal Studies for Teens and TweensClasses begin at 1 p.m. and last 2 hours. Parents may bring students to lobby for drop-off and pick-up. No tag-a-longs for these classes. Please bring appropriate clothing for getting in the thick of the garden. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle to class. A healthy snack will be provided by the instructor. All students will be required to maintain a phenology wheel. 30 minutes of each class will be allocated to journaling.

$8 member & $10 non-member

Class limit is 15 per session

Thursday, Oct. 16: Plant Taxonomy Understand scientific naming and learn how to key species

Reservation ContactFor reservations, please contact Karla Jahn at (316) 264-0448 ext. 115.

Garden Sprouts Come to the garden with your preschool-aged child (3-5) for an opportunity to explore nature together. Each month we focus on a theme from the garden using children’s literature, games, eco-art and a scrumptious snack.

Classes are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

$9, $6 for Botanica members

Class limit is 15 per session

Tuesday, Sept. 9: Sunflower Spectacular Celebrate our state flower and make your own Van Gogh

Tuesday, Oct. 14: Autumn Treasure HuntTrek through the gardens to find the gifts of fall.

Tuesday, Nov. 18: Garden SoundsTurn on your listening ears to experience nature’s noise.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Registration and payment must be made by 5 p.m. the Friday before the class. One adult is included with each child. Children under 6 must accompany an adult. Additional non-member adults must pay regular admission. Refunds will be made for cancellations made 24 hours before the class. We are not able to issue refunds after that deadline.

Family Nature CraftsSpend quality time with your child making unique fall crafts at Botanica. Create an autumn centerpiece for your table with a glowing leaf decoupage jar. Enjoy a walk in the Woodland garden to collect leaves for artistic leaf animal placemats to adorn your holiday table. Grandparents, this is the perfect fall playdate with your grandchild.

Class fees include one child and one adult admission and materials. Projects are suitable for children 3 years and up.

$10 for members, $14 for non-members

Class limit is 15 per session

Saturday, Oct. 18: Autumn Centerpiece, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Reservation ContactFor reservations, please contact Karla Jahn at (316) 264-0448 ext. 115.

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Young Women as Leaders: Girl Scout Classes

Botanica invites Girl Scouts of all levels to visit our garden to learn about plants, garden creatures and environmental stewardship. Programs help scouts earn badges.

Saturday, Sept. 20: Gardener Badge, 2-4 p.m.

Calling all Juniors… come to our botanical gardens and experience gardening at its best. Learn what it takes to make tropical plants grow in our greenhouse. Walk the gardens with a horticulturist, gathering information about unique designs and sketch your own. Identify plants that grow well in our hardiness zone and experiment with different soils. Complete your badge requirements by helping plant our annual fall mum display.

Saturday, Oct. 25: Fall Foliage Fun, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Leaves, pumpkins and mums galore. Get ready, girls, to explore!!! Brownies and Daisies will gain inspiration for the season through a fall stroll in the Woodland Garden. You will gather natural items from our walk to create a fall fairy. Your program will also include planting a living centerpiece and making a sweet autumn treat. You are always welcome to pack a picnic lunch and spend the rest of your day exploring the botanical gardens.

Reservation ContactTo register for any of these classes, please visit www.kansasgirlscouts.org/events and select the class title. For program questions, please contact Kate Sheppard at (316) 264-0448 ext. 113.

Cub Scouts: On Demand Programming

Tiger: Electives 30-32Plant unusual seeds that will grow foods you like to eat. Discover the animals that live in the gardens. Make pinecone bird feeders to hang from your trees at home.

Wolf: Elective 15Take a tour of our botanical garden. Plant a box garden to take home. Leave with a cutting from our greenhouse to plant indoors.

Bear: Elective 14Join us for a unique opportunity to tend the gardens at Botanica. Be prepared to plant, weed or remove debris. You will have a lesson in the basics of landscape planning. Sketch a flower bed for your home. Build a mini greenhouse and plant with a kaleidoscope of colors.

Sept. 15 through Oct. 15: Mums & Pansies

Nov. 1 through Nov. 8: Tulips*Special directions are required for this class.

Cost is $7 per scout. One adult is admitted free. No tag-a-longs please. Adult must stay at the gardens during class. Programs are 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Most requirements will be met. Payment is due with reservation. Refunds available with 24 hour notice. Please contact the registrar, Karla Jahn at (316) 264-0448 ext. 115 or by email at [email protected] to make reservations.

Adult EducationThursday, Oct. 9: Leaf Bowls, 6-8 p.m.

Select a unique leaf from the gardens to create an elegant bowl. Capture the natural beauty of the vein work by casting into concrete. Accentuate outdoor space with your leaf bowl as a small bird bath or rainspout.

Demonstration will be followed by application with medium-sized leaf. The tips you will gain from our experts will get you started on a hobby of crafting beautiful leaves for everyone you know! Class size is limited to 15.

Cost is $12 for members, $15 for non-members. Special instructions are necessary for this course.

Reservation ContactFor reservations, please contact Karla Jahn at (316) 264-0448 ext. 115.

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In Honor of:Christina HesseMarni Vliet Stone

R. VolkmanMarilyn Fitzsimmons

In Memory of:Marjorie BathAaron & Jennifer AbeldtAustin AbeldtJoe AbeldtJosh & Lori AbeldtSandy Abeldt

Mildred BlackwoodGlenn & Velma BauckMary Ann ChitwoodJanice ChurchDoris ClementsRonald & Dorothy CollinsDon & Lois FilbyGene & Ruth HauryKay HossnerDonna & Penn HughesMartin JohnsonBernita KinslerDarcia KinslerRoss, Judy and Ryan KinslerJanet LewisTommy & Betty LewisJoyce MaddenEva MurphyMarc & Karen PalmateerJan PenderStephen & Nancy Sue PerryDwayne & Norma OglesbyMr. & Mrs. Richard RobinsonRuth Ann SmithTom & Pat Whitney

Martha CarrMax & Nina EberhartFrederick & Trudy HaagCarolyn LindseyMyrna LoebsackCharles & Mary PotterPatricia ShibleyKen Smith

Paula EnglertBunco B’sCynthia CreamerJohn & Joan FirschingJeff & Elaine JanuszMike & Linda KizzireHazel MooreLaura McFarlandSara PennerBuck & Mary Jean PerryCharles & Mary Potter

Mr. & Mrs. Edward SalgueroNancy Stubbs Dick Weidenbach

Cherry EstopareSondra LangelRichard Smith Dick Weidenbach

Roger FarrowDonald & Faith AblahBill & Donna ArdMr. & Mrs. Fred BerryDonald & Sally ChesserDeVore FoundationDavid & Cindy FransonJustus FugateNorma GreeverAnne JonesBob & Carolyn KaplanBarbara KaufmanRic & Darlene KnorrCharles KochJ. Fred & Chris KubikInnes PhillipsBill & Nancy TalbottLarry & Sharon VanHornDarrel WaltersRichard & Marilyn WellsWichita Aero Club

Margaret JonesCatherine BradyJeannene BurrowCheryl CordryKenton & Gloria CoxCurtis & Janiece DixonRalph & Betty EatonMargaret EddyDennis & Lorna EricksonJohn & Barbara FullerLou Ann GetzJames & Sharon HandNorman & Leatha HeinDean & Coleen HeldLarry & Tina HoetmerJeane HoffmanMartha & Patrice HuguetHoward & Ruth JohnsonVictoria JonesSondra LangelTimothy & Jill LipkeVirginia LipkeBarbara LyleMerle & Mary ManloveGeri MoffittEdward & Joan NutterMarjorie PetersonJan RandleRobert & Donna RicklefsLoretta Sadler Richard Smith

Dick WeidenbachJerry & Belva WilcoxLinda WinterDoris Ylander

Eloise Alicia LittletonK.C. “Buck” Alley

Mary Jo LongDick Weidenbach

Wanda LudemanLucinda Culver

Becky MaloneJoe & Linda BaughmanWilliam & Marilyn BeaverAlex & Gloria BonnetTim & Janelda ButlerArt & Jane CooperAllen & Melda DimickRonald & Margaret FrenchMarilyn GlynnEileen HendricksonDick & Verda HoskinsonKenneth & Peggy LaessigDuane & Barbara LisenbyDonald & Ruth MillerCarol McEwenLarry & Barbara SelbyJeffrey & Vicki SmithAnthony & Kay SomersKen & Mary SpadeJoan Winkelman

Claudine Olson – Marilyn Roberts’ MotherDolores Bean

Elizabeth Ann PearsonDick Weidenbach

Connie Joy PetersBarbara Rensner

Robert RandleDick Weidenbach

Donald SlawsonDick Weidenbach

Phyllis SpadeMildred ArmstrongMark BahaR. Brian & Michelle HilgenfeldEric KnorrPatricia MacDonaldFred & Margot MenefeeJoseph & Trudy MillerNorman PhilbrickDuane Sanders John Dewey StewartPeg VinesDeborah Willsie

Elizabeth StablesCatherine BradyHeather BrucePam CampbellBarbara Carpenter Michael & Colleen CrawfordMary CreasonJene & Leah Delle Darmstetter Empact

Betty EpperlyBob EverettDeeAnne FahnestockFrank & Martha FairGaile GatcombThelma GrimesPeggy HallGwendolyn HeckathornJames & Debra HomanShawn & Amie KimberlyVickie KrausBetty Ladwig Sharon LodoviciHelene LonghoferEletha LyonJoyce Madden Vernon & Dolores MillerJeannetta MinerGlen & Marianne MiskoHazel MooreTeresa McGovernLinda McFarlandMarilyn MurrayCharles & Rosemary PawloskiCriss & Joan SchulzAlan & Karen SeatonJoan SeatonReed SeatonMrs. S.V. Varner Ray & Carolyn Waller

Dixie SwansonDuane & Dixie Peterson

Robert WiseWichita Wagonmasters

Additional memorials for:Robert LagenwalterCharles & Sheryl PilkingtonElizabeth RaylWendy ThompsonBill & Lynne TinkerPaula Wolfe Whitten

Beverly BowlesFred & Margot Menefee

Douglas HorbeltValerie Creswell

Mary Louise TashoffKeith & Marilyn Hiesterman

Janice TenerDon Tener

Engraved Bricks & PaversAnna, Theresa and JulieBarbara Attivo

Jason & Julie ArtzMason & ChaseAlmeda Lappin

Jim & Dolores BeanFrank Pate

Norma L. Bradley & Christine M. BradleyWanda Eilts

Jay CarlleyJean Curry

Donations received May - June - July 2014TRIBUTES

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Louise CommerKirby Commer

Lee Crawford

Jeff R. ElyTom Ely

Eva Iceybell Floyd – ColemanMarlene Coleman Harlow

Ella GlancyEllen Garcia

Dee HartmanJunior League Gardeners

Douglas HorbeltKari HamlinWichita Rose Society

Mareda HuddlestonJenine Wright

Haley HulnickMarilyn Hulnick

Ruth Joan JohnsonMarilyn Waugh

Mike KandtGLMV Architecture Inc.

Ma LouDave & Christina Hesse

Harold & Betty MillerTrudee Harshfield

Kathryn MolamphyDavid Molamphy

Patty NeffJunior League Gardeners

Gregory James PartridgeSid & Teresa Rose

Royce & Meredith RamseyBlake & Julie Wigdahl

Bobby RileyJames Lorentino

Glennis M. Turney – RothhammerR.A. & Mary Joan Rothhammer

Helen SanfordBob & Evelyn Neier

Dolores SchonbergBoard of Trustees

Laura Simpson

Max Stuever

Carol TaylorProject Beauty

Lovina ThompsonDorothy Schultz

Mary Van HussRobin Van Huss

Roy WedanSheila BowersBeverly CookRosilea HodsonTerry Mears

Virginia Wells WrightDoug Wright

Delores WilkesBeth Babb

Lloyd & Verlene WilliamsDick Weidenbach

Walter & Robbie WilliamsWesley Williams

Wesley & Edith WilliamsWesley Williams

Jennifer WilsonPaulette Mattingly

Edgar YvetteTasha Penner

Supporting MembershipsSeed:Nathaniel Abdul-HameedLarry AldrichSteve & Sharon AllenPam AmottKathryn AndersonKent & Emily BaalmanBill & Barbara BakerTim & Brenda BantaMartin & Ann BauerDolores BeanTom & Robin BerningJosh BrammerDavid & Donna BrillJulie BrinMary BryantArt BuschJeff & Linda CarbienerRichard & Cynthia CarlKarl & Carol ChildsMark ClevengerEva ClingermanSteve & Lori Cook Steve & Starla CriserBenjamin DavisPete & Janet DeFazioJohn & Debbie DeuserSteve & Gena DillardFrank & Maureen DoCharles & Jean EbyBen & Abbie ElpersBen & Wendi EngleSean & Gaye ErwinWilliam & Kathleen EthridgePaula FawcettBarbara FleemanBarb FowlerJill FrascoEd FreySam & Barbara FreyJay & Harriett FritzBrad & Jenna FrostDeann Gadalla

Kathy GallagherMichael & April GerberArmin GerhardBill GluntThad & Cindy GoodrichLance GraberBrad & Veda HamillSeth & Deanna HarrerMichael & Terri HepperlyWilliam & Judy HessDonald HoltRichard HoneymanMarlene HowellAnn HughesBob & Carole HullRandy & Linda JacobelliMichael & Holly JefferyCheli JohnsonKent & Margie JohnsonAnita JonesJason & Andee KantCarl KenneyKyle & Lorena KiteKendall KlausTammy KniffinWinston & Carrie KrehbielMichael KuckelmanMonette Lachman John & Kris LenochMichael & Jane LindebakRobert & Frances Lindsey Becky LoosenRebecca Martinez-ArevaloWalter & Joan Martz Jon & Brenda MedlamKarl & Kathy MillerKevin & Emily MoralesYolonda MowreyJanie McAllisterCurtis & Janna McConnaughhayJohn & Leelee McDonaldChuck & Cindy McSwainBill & Sandy NixonJessica NolanJoe & Sarah NoldBrad OlmstedJohn & Pam OrtizFrank & Rita PetersonJohn PhilbrickPatty PhillipsKyle & Nicole PickettPhyllis RandleJim & Sandy RemsbergCharles & Sally RoachRex & Linda RobertDennis RogalskyPatty RuzichJoan SeatonJim & Mary SheldonJane SimmsRichard SkibbaDan & Kit SlaterStanley SmeltzerGranvill & Carolyn SmithRandy SodowskyDavid & Natalie SolloTerry StaatsRobbin StaffordChris & Kathleen SetserRichard SmithPaul & Joyce TaylorTom & Christie TriplettMax UnruhDon & Rhonda Vizner

Tom & Shirley WangAshley WassermanHarry & Mary Ellen WillifordJolly White

Sprout:Gary & Joyce BachusGib & Brenda ComptonJames & Lois DanielsJim & Linda FitzgeraldJerry & Carolyn GaddisMario & Kyra HollisKarl & Phyllis KesslerMargaret MathewsonGregg & Karen OblingerJeff ReiffBrian RiordanArthur WoodCody & Robin Wray

Bud:Stephen A. EnglishMary Lou LundbladeDr. & Mrs. Matthew RobertsonRandall & Marilyn Schrag

Bloom:Phil & Sherry AndersonLisa Hambelton

Recent Gifts:Stan & Gretchen AndeelKeith AndersonAPECAbigail ArthurDr. Doug & Nancy BlackmanSusan BowersNick & Katie BrewerRigby CareyJeffery Carmichael Mrs. Charles Q. ChandlerHelen ColeCommerce BankCox CommunicationsJack DeboerDelta DentalDevore FoundationNile Dillmore State RepresentativeDowning & Lahey MortuariesGregory & Peggy DuickEmprise BankMary EvesRaffaele & Karla FazioFidelity BankJohn & Joanie FirschingFleeson, Gooing, Coulson & Kitch LLCJohn & Jane FosterFoulston Siefkin LLPFriends of BotanicaJustus FugateJim & Ruthie GillespieGLMV ArchitectureGrene Vision Group LLCJim & Carolyn GrierTony & Jen HalasJean HaleyJim & Sharon Hand Bill & Judy HessIMA FoundationIntrust BankJupiter Tenant, LLCKansas Orchid SocietyMike & Linda Kizzire (Recent Gifts Cont...)

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Above from left to right:. The Father’s Day Kite Festival was a huge success with more than 3,000 in attendance. Students make a Gyotaku Fish Print and a Sea Shell Wind Chime as part of our summer Creative Craft Days. A tour group from the Word of Life Summer Program visited the gardens along with thousands of other children this summer. A butterfly amazes a little girl in the butterfly house. Photos by Janie Lang and Kristin Marlett.

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Save The DateSept. 19: ZEN: An Alfresco Event. A fundraiser for Botanica in honor of the opening of the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Spring 2015. Tickets $100, $80 members. 6 p.m. Reservations required. Buy tickets online or by calling 316-264-0448 ext. 107. Reservations due Sept. 15.

Oct. 11: BOOtanica: Just in time for Halloween comes a fun event for the whole family. New activities and games including a moonbounce, straw play box, pumpkins for sale and much more. Visit botanica.org for details. Tickets available online or at the door for $8 ($6 members). BOOtanica runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oct. 18 & 25: Let the fun of the fall continue with Fall Fest. Enjoy some of the fun of BOOtanica a little bit longer with a moonbounce and obstacle course, animals, a straw slide, face painters and other special activities. FREE with general admission or membership. Activities last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday.

Dec. 4: The Illuminations VIP Party is a great way to see the gardens glow while enjoying the best winter hearty food Wichita has to offer. Tickets are $40, $30 for members and reservations can be made online or by calling 316-264-0448 ext. 107.

Dec. 2, 9, 16: Supper With Santa is back for three nights this year. Enjoy pasta and other goodies with Santa and enjoy the lights of Illuminations. $14 adults, $12 members, $10 kids 3-12, $8 members. Call Karla at 264-0448 ext. 115 for reservations. Seating is limited.

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Charles SwyersDan & Susan TaylorChristie TriplettThe Trust Company of KansasByrne & Becky VickersVolvo of WichitaRay & Carolyn WallerRandall & Judy WhitcombDale & Alice WigginsWings of the Wind KitesArthur & Betty WoodLily Wu

In Kind:Bob BoeweBrady NurseryCampbell’s Phoenix GreenhousePatty DanielDutch’s GreenhouseBill & Kathy EthridgeJustus FugateHillside Feed & Seed Store, Inc.Hillside Nursery, Inc.Hong’s Landscape & Nursery, Inc.Deril HosfordJohn Deere LandscapesJohnson’s Garden CentersJohnson’s Landscape Distribution CenterBarbara LyleMarty MillerMother Nature’s Plants & EmporiumPolly McGreevyScenic Landscape Water Garden NurseryThe Sod ShopTreetop Nursery & Landscape, Inc.Tropical DesignsValley Floral Company, Inc.

Yellow: Elena, Makayla*, Jaqueline Yellow & Sunny Ursula

Red: Aideen Red Fire, Danielle, Hestia Hot, Wanda*

Bronze: Fancy Ursula, Haily, Hannah*, Jaqueline Fusion

Purple: Danielle, Wanda

White: Bertha, Jaqueline Pearl

Pink: Cheryl, Jaqueline Improved, Chelsey*

Daisy: Stacy Pink*, Dazzling Stacy

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Marty Miller Executive Director

Patrick McKernan Landscape Supervisor

Jamee Ross Director of Development

Kathy Osler Director of Finance

Kristin Marlett Director of Marketing & Communications

Linda Keller Private & Corporate Events Director

Kristina LewisEducation Specialist

Kathryn Boyle Private & Corporate Events Manager

Jodi McArthur Director of Volunteers

Karla Jahn Tour Coordinator & Registrar

Kathy Sweeney Director of Special Events

Kate Sheppard Director of the Downing Children’s Garden

Neva Thiessen Outreach Education

Natalie Mahaffay Director of Membership

Kyle Christensen Administrative Assistant

Garden Staff:

Connie Bell

Janet Gordon

Andrew Jahn

Kim Matthews

Laura Pham

Albert Tack

Shannon Vierthaler

Hours of Operation November-March Open Monday-Saturday9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hours of Operation April-October Open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Open Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday & Thursday through September

General Information 316.264.0448The Gift Garden: ext. 106Class Registration ext. 115 Available Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Donations & Planned Giving ext. 105Event Information ext. 110Facilities Rentals ext. 104Membership ext. 107Memorial Gifts ext. 107Volunteer Services ext. 103

Botanica is maintained by Botanica, Inc. in cooporation with the City of Wichita Department of Parks & Recreation.

701 Amidon • Wichita, Kansas • 67203

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, shall be a significant horticultural display garden for the enjoyment and education of the community that sets the standard of excellence for botanical gardens in the Midwest.

Thane Rogers, a local photographer and Botanica volunteer, was approached by Ravensburger, a worldwide puzzle company, to have one of his photos turned into a puzzle. A Target exclusive, the 1,000 piece puzzle had a limited availability locally and is not sold online at this time, but Botanica was extremely honored that our tulip display will be seen all over the world. We’re talking with Ravensburger and Target to see what we can do about getting more puzzles locally or made available online. Until then, you can find this image along with other photos by Thane Rogers in Botanica’s gift shop or at http://www.thanerogersphotography.com. Look for the framed puzzle around Botanica in the near future. Photo “Tons of Tulips,” by Thane Rogers.