THE BRIDGEMYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS NEWSLETTER | APR–JUN 2013

301 W. REno | oklaHoma CIT y, ok 73102 | myRIaDGaRDEns.oRG

InsIDE THIs IssuE :

Splendor in the Gardens, June 20

Spring Plant Sale and Garden Festival May 9–12

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Executive Board of Directors

ChairmanJ. Larry Nichols

Chair EmeritusJames R. Tolbert III

TreasurerMatt Cole

Mark Beffort

Gerry Bonds, President

Peter Delaney

John Hart

Herman Meinders

Gary Pierson

David Rainbolt

Meg Salyer

OKC Director of Parks & RecWendel Whisenhunt

Myriad Gardens Foundation Staff

Executive DirectorMaureen Heffernan

Deputy DirectorDebora Morey

For a complete staff list visit myriadgardens.org

Community Board Members

PresidentGerry Bonds

Brian Alford

Robert L. Allee

Susanne Betz

Connie Bright

Lindsey Brock

Bob Calvert

Matt Cole

Irma Elliott

James Everest

Dr. Warren V. Filley

Charles Freede

Ginny Greenberg

Seyan Hefner

Dannie Bea Hightower

Linda Horn

Gail Huneryager

Dixie Jensen

Michael S. Laird

Paul Lefebvre

Jean McLaughlin

Robert Meinders

James Morley

J. Larry Nichols

Allen Paine

Morton Payne

Jo Ann Pearce

Kent Phillips

James A. Pickel

Lynn Robberson

Joe D. Rockett

Meg Salyer

Avis Scaramucci

Wendi Schuur

Kim Searls

Marsha See

Carl Shortt

Terry Taylor

James R. Tolbert

Beth Wells

Linda Whittington

Roy H. Williams

INsIde THIs IssUe

1 a letter from the Director

2 Big Events

3 splendor in the Gardens

4 spring Plant sale and

Garden Festival

5 Donor spotlight

6-9 Calendar of Events

10 Going Vertical

11 upcoming art

12 Gardens Travel Program

On the cover:

Oklahoma City sculptor Don Narcomey

created this intriguing piece, entitled ‘Roots,’

which the Gardens is pleased to have purchased

to commemorate its 25th anniversary and

the hundreds of men and women who spent

decades bringing the Myriad Botanical Gardens

to fruition. It was dedicated at an event held

March 25, our 25th birthday.

Myriad Gardens Foundation

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Spring is here and the Gardens are greening up and growing more beautiful

by the day! Bulbs are popping up and blooming like botanical fireworks in

celebration of our 25th anniversary this spring. We’ve got so many things to

celebrate, and we hope you’ll join us.

Thanks to a most generous $400,000 gift from The Meinders Foundation, we’re

creating a new terrace area in the Meinders Garden, especially designed for

outdoor weddings and to serve as a leafy, shady site for all to enjoy. The Meinders

Garden is devoted to showcasing native plants that thrive in Oklahoma. This

gift also helps us add thousands of new native plants to this garden, further

enhancing it as a living classroom for visitors. Thanks also to a generous $25,000

grant from the Kirkpatrick Family Foundation for plant labels, visitors will soon

be able to learn the names of all of the Meinders Garden plants as well as all of

our plantings indoors and out.

You will see the number 25 a lot this year. The Gardens officially opened 25 years

ago, on March 25, 1988. On March 25, 2013, we honored our special ‘roots’ –

the people who made the Myriad Botanical Gardens possible many years ago.

Imagine the vision, planning, funds and perseverance that was necessary to make

such a major project possible. We thank and honor all of those early founders.

Their vision and leadership made today’s Myriad Gardens possible.

To celebrate our big birthday year, we have planned a number of “25” events

and happenings for all to enjoy. We planted 25,000 bulbs for a springtacular

effect. We are offering free Crystal Bridge admission on the 25th of each month;

we’re planning a new Spring Garden Festival and Plant Sale event, a new Family

Concert Series presented by Devon Energy and more. On June 20, we will

inaugurate an annual benefit event entitled Splendor in the Gardens. It will be

a grand, outdoor dinner on our Great Lawn with an in-season menu created by

top local chefs. Chaired by Linda Haneborg and Sen. David Holt, and a creative,

energetic committee, all proceeds will benefit our annual fund campaign.

Don’t miss our new Spring Garden Festival May 9-12 – featuring an outdoor

plant sale, garden talks and workshops and a springtime Pop Up Market. Our

new, whimsical Okla-gnoma exhibit features garden gnomes, a hobbit house

and charming gnome displays, games and crafts in our children’s garden from

May 9-19. I guess you could call our spring events a “Gnome and Garden show!”

Thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you in the Gardens.

DEaR mEmBERs

& GaRDEns FRIEnDs

Maureen HeffernanExecutive Director

Myriad Gardens Foundation

P.S. We love your feedback

about how to make

Myriad Gardens better in

all ways. Please send us

your ideas and suggestions

for our gardens, programs

and events.

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saTuRDay, aPRIl 20 Cocktail Hour 6 – 7pm; Dinner 7 – 9pm

Chef’s DinnerGardens Restaurant $65 per member; $75 per non-member

may 10-19 9am – 5pm monday – Friday9am – 7pm saturday & sunday Okla-Gnoma!

sunDay, may 1210:30 – noon

Mother’s Day Brunch Restaurant

Family Concert SeriesPresented by Devon Energy

saturday, may 11saturday, may 18saturday, June 1

The brilliant chefs from Foodies, the of-the-moment diner at NW 12th and Walker, and OMG Catering will wow us with a hip, fun evening of creative dining. Specialty cocktails: Red Lotus, Asian Mist or Green Tea Martini. Appetizers: Kimchi Fries – Cajun seasoned French fries piled high with Korean syle beef, spicy kimchi, cilantro, secret sauce, sriracha and sesame seeds. Veg version features tofu instead of beef. Entrees: Mini Bulgogi Gyro- marinated Korean style ribeye, Asian slaw, cucumber sauce, sesame seed, and fried shallot inside a pita bread. Served with lemongrass chicken and fragrant jasmine rice. Veg entree: Tofu Gyro- marinated tofu, Asian slaw, cucumber sauce, sesame seed, and fried shallot inside a pita bread. Served with lemongrass stir fried vegetables and fragrant jasmine rice. Dessert: Grilled Banana Rice Cake –sweet banana wrapped with sweet sticky rice then grilled. Served with a coconut dipping sauce and vanilla ice cream. YOWZA! Make your reservations by calling 405.445.7080.

It’s a gnome fact: just like April showers bring May flowers, warmer weather attracts certain pointy-hatted creatures to the Gardens. Join us as we get to gnome our diminutive inhabitants as they descend on the Children’s Garden for ten days of Lilliputian fun. Crafts, games, stories, snacks and an interactive gnome habitat await you and your munchkins. Photo opportunities abound and kids can paint their own gnomes to take to their homes!

$5 per non-member; free for members • Join today by calling 405.445.7089

Where would we be without mom? Thanks to her, we’ve got good table manners, clean fingernails, transportation to and from practice, lunch, dinner, clean clothes…make sure she knows how much you appreciate her and take mom out for a blooming delicious meal in the Gardens. Our luscious brunch menu includes smoked salmon and Remoulade sauce, homemade red bell pepper and artichoke quiche, brown sugar caramelized bacon, gorgeous seasonal fruit, flaky croissants and mimosas. Or should we say mom-osas. Space is limited; reserve your seat today!

Adults $35; Kids 5-12 $15

Attention families! Gather up your crew and get your wiggle on with these FREE family-friendly concerts sure to make you smile. At press time we have three free concerts planned with Oklahoma favorites Spaghetti Eddie and Monty Harper, and there are more to come! Monty Harper has been performing since 1992 and has visited hundreds of schools, libraries, theaters, and festivals throughout Oklahoma and neighboring states. If you’ve never seen Spaghetti Eddie, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re a Spaghetti Eddie fan… you’re in for a treat, too. A quirky, indie take on children’s music. Office fave? Kitty Cat Town. Come see for yourselves!

Spaghetti Eddie, May 11 from 1-2 on the Water Stage

Monty Harper, May 18 from 1-2 on the Water Stage (during Okla-Gnoma!)

Spaghetti Eddie, June 1 from 2-3 pm, on the Water Stage

Join Linda Haneborg, David Holt and their exuberant band

of committee members to celebrate the Myriad Botanical

Gardens’ first 25 years, and to raise a glass to its remarkable

future, made all the brighter by its beautiful redesign. Our

evening will include a VIP champagne reception followed

by a beautiful, farm-to-table dinner created by the most

talented local chefs including Kurt Fleischfresser, Kamala

Gamble, John McBride and Avis Scaramucci, and served at

one expansive, perfectly-appointed, shared table on the Great

Lawn. As the sun sets against the gorgeous backdrop of the

Gardens, we’ll cap off the evening by dancing the night away

at our ‘Best Exotic Marigolds and Martinis’ after party.

Individual ticket prices are $125.

To reserve tickets, please call 405.445.7080

Sponsorship Opportunities

All sponsorships include invitations to VIP Champagne

Reception and valet parking. Sponsorship levels range

from $525 to $50,025.

For more information on sponsorship levels, please visit

www.myriadgardens.org

COMMittEE

ChairmanLinda Haneborg

Co-ChairmanDavid Holt

Patron Party ChairJean McLaughlin

Entertainment ChairMarek Cornett

Logistics ChairShelly A. McInroe

Marketing ChairGail Huneryager

Brian AlfordAnn Bohanon

Gerry BondsConnie Bright

Bob CalvertCasey Cornett

Joan FratesGinny Greenberg

Dannie Bea HightowerAmanda Kirkpatrick

Michael S. LairdMorton PayneKent Phillips

James A. PickelMarsha See

James R. Tolbert, IIIBeth Wells

JunE 20 sponsor Reception 6:30pmDinner 8pm

Celebrating the 25th anniversaryof the myriad Botanical Gardens

Annual (and Perennial!) Spring Plant Sale and Garden Festival Set for May 10-12

Join us for our annual Spring Plant Sale, which this year has itself sprouted a new branch, the Garden Festival. Dates are Friday, May 10 – Sunday, May 12 with a special, members-only preview and plant presale from 4 – 7pm Thursday, May 9. A Pop Up Market featuring beautiful and practical items for spring, garden and home, and outdoor living will add to the fun. Look for things to be happening all around the Pavilion area and the west side of the Crystal Bridge. Sunday, May 12 is our delectable Mother’s Day Brunch in the gardens restaurant space, and as if that weren’t enough, the Children’s Garden will be chockablock with garden gnomes for the first ever Okla-Gnoma – a celebration of

gnome culture. Learn more about any or all at myriadgardens.org or by calling 405.445.7080.

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THuRsDay, may 9

4 – 7pm Members-only plant preview and pre-sale

FRIDay, may 10

10am – Noon The Sharpest Tool in the Shed! Bring your tools and we’ll sharpen them. Under the Bald Cypress by the Children’s Garden. Three tool limit. Free for members; $5 non-members

11am – Noon Seed Starting Basics: Q&A and Demo Free

1 – 2pm Sam Minick Creating Better Soil Free

2 – 3pm Container Gardening Demonstration Free

saTuRDay, may 11

10am – Noon The Sharpest Tool in the Shed! Bring your tools and we’ll sharpen them. Under the Bald Cypress by the Children’s Garden. Three tool limit. Free for members; $5 non-members

10 – 11:30am Linda Horn Drought Tolerant Shrubs and Trees Free

10 – 11:30am Fairy Gardens Water Plaza Room Join us and create your own whimsical fairy garden. Container, soil, two plants and a wooden fairy arbor are included. If you would like to personalize your garden please bring items that you feel would attract fairies! Limited number of participants. All ages welcome (can be a family project) $20 members; $25 non-members

saTuRDay, may 11 (continued)

Noon – 1pm Calvert’s Plant Interiors Container Gardening and Plant Design Free

Noon – 1:30pm Totally Terrariums Water Plaza Room Create a Miniature landscape in a glass container in this hands-on class. Glass container, soil and plants will be provided. Best for ages 12 and up. $35 members; $40 non-members1 – 2pm Sam Minick Designing a Lower Maintenance Landscape Free

2 – 4pm Bob Waldrop How to Permaculture Your Urban Lifestyle Water Plaza Room, Free Come learn about Permaculture, an ecological design system for sustainability in all aspects of human endeavor. It teaches us how build natural homes, grow our own food, restore diminished landscapes and ecosystems, catch rainwater, build communities and much more.

sunDay, may 12

10:30am Mother’s Day Brunch, see page 2

11 – Noon The Sharpest Tool in the Shed! Bring your tools and we’ll sharpen them. Under the Bald Cypress by the Children’s Garden. Three tool limit. Free for members; $5 non-members

1 – 2pm Sam Minick Building a Raised Flower Bed Free

2 – 3pm Lou Annela Drought and Drip Irrigation Techniques for Oklahoma Free

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The Myriad Gardens Foundation is thrilled and delighted to report a major grant award of $400,000 from Herman and LaDonna Meinders/Meinders Foundation.

Funds will be used to complete the planting plan for the Meinders Garden, which occupies the northeast corner of the Myriad Botanical Gardens, and serves as an entrance to the Gardens from the intersection of Sheridan and Robinson Avenues. The Meinders Garden constitutes approximately 20% of the 17-acre Myriad Gardens.

Exciting design enhancements planned for the Meinders Garden include a new terrace area for weddings and other events as well as a lovely, shady site for all to enjoy. Features include a rustic, wooden trellis and a charming stone fountain.

Funds will also be used to increase the Garden’s endowment fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation specifically for the long-term maintenance and sustainability of this unique garden of native plant species that thrive in Oklahoma.

The Junior League of Oklahoma City awarded a two-year grant totaling $34,000 to The Myriad Gardens Foundation for the “Bringing Books to Life” program. For children ages Pre-K through middle school, books will come alive through various art projects, hands-on demonstrations and interactive programming including storytelling, science and cooking demonstrations.

In addition, funds will be used to create “book nooks” in the children’s garden for children to discover and have a quiet place to read.

“Our gift to this innovative and interactive two-year project at The Myriad Gardens is a perfect way to commemorate

this significant anniversary with a distinctive and lasting community project as we wrap up our focus area of ‘Changing Lives Through Literacy’,” said Junior League President Cristi Reiger.

The JLOC has a history of commemorating significant anniversaries with distinctive projects. Past signature projects have included the Jungle Gym at the OKC Zoo and The Zone at the Children’s Hospital. The 85th Anniversary grants to the YWCA and The Myriad Gardens will add to this legacy.

A fantastical storytellers chair, made possible by a generous gift from Gail and Bill Beals, will add volumes to the storytelling program at the Gardens!

Junior League Awards “Bringing Books to Life” Grant and Celebrates 85 Years

Celebrating the Meinders Garden Grant

Donor Spotlight

saTuRDay, aPRIl 20 NoonGreat Greens for your GardenTerrace Room $5 members; $7 non members

Lettuce enlighten you! Join the Gardens’ Director of Horticulture Casey Sharber as she demonstrates how to grow a variety of tasty greens in a container or in the ground. Topics: pest control, garden design/layout, and crop selection.

saTuRDay, aPRIl 20 1 – 3pmRain Gardening at HomeTerrace Room $5 members; $7 non-members

Led by Dr. Jason Vogel, a stormwater and low impact development specialist. Rain gardening is beautiful and eco-friendly, and captures runoff from impervious urban areas like roofs and driveways. It is slowly released into the surrounding soils for happier plants and healthier streams and rivers! Heck, we’re even going to raffle off a few plants to get you started!

saTuRDay, aPRIl 20 Chef’s Dinner Cocktail Hour 6 – 7pm; Dinner 7 – 9pmGardens Restaurant $65 per member; $75 per non-member

See complete details on page 2.

saTuRDay, aPRIl 27 1 – 4pmRustic Willow Trellis or Obelisk Building Children’s Garden Amphitheatre (inside in bad weather)Best for ages 14 and up$45 members; $55 non-members

Give your neighbors a case of obelisk envy! Build your own willow plant tower/obelisk or trellis that will look great in your garden or yard. In the process, learn some basic basket weaves and rustic construction methods. Participants should bring hand clippers/pruners and work gloves.

EVERy WEDnEsDay In aPRIl 10 – 11amReading RainforestIn the Crystal Bridge Best for ages 2-5 Free for members; Non-members pay Crystal Bridge admission

Children will listen to a story, dramatically read by a staff member, in the comfort of the balmy Crystal Bridge, then enjoy working on a craft related to the story. Afterward, everyone will go on a hike through the rainforest of the Crystal Bridge. Books read will be: April 3, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom; April 10, Rainbow Fish; April 17, Earth Day, Birthday!; April 24, Leaf.

saTuRDay, aPRIl 20 Noon – 1pmBoys and Girls, Meet the Sensitive Plant Children’s Garden Best for ages 7-10 $2 members; $5 non-members

Learn about this amazing drought-tolerant plant and how it got its unusual nickname. Hint: its Latin name means bashful. This little perennial grows right here in our Oklahoma fields and produces little round pink flowers. At the end of the class we will pot some seeds from the tiny, fuzzy pods so you can grow your own Mimosa pudica at home.

TuEsDay, aPRIl 23- sunDay, aPRIl 28 Festival of the ArtsOklahoma City’s rite of Spring returns to the Gardens with visual, performing and culinary arts. Visit artscouncilokc.com for details.

saTuRDay, aPRIl 27 1 – 2pmChildren’s Spring Flower ArrangingChildren’s Garden Pavilion Best for ages 7 and up (younger children are welcome with the help of an adult) $12 members; $15 non-members

Fresh, vibrant and fragrant. Come and have a great time making a colorful flower arrangement to brighten up your weekend! Participants will enjoy creating a bloomin’ masterpiece to take home. All supplies are provided.

APRIL 2013 Calendar of Events

Kids & Family Adults

Registration is easy! Call 405.445.7080 to register for all programs.

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Join by calling or visiting myriadgardens.org

MAY 2013 Calendar of Events

EVERy WEDnEsDay In may 10 – 11amReading Rainforest In the Crystal Bridge Best for ages 2-5 Free for members; Non-members pay Crystal Bridge admission

Children will listen to a story read by a staff member in the comfort of the balmy Crystal Bridge, then enjoy working on a craft related to the story. Afterward, everyone will go on a hike through the rainforest of the Crystal Bridge. Books read will be: May 1, The Tree; May 8, Where the Wild Things Are; May 15, The Giving Tree; May 22, The Great Kapok Tree; May 29, The Hungry Caterpillar.

saTuRDay, may 4 11am – Noon

Butterfly GardensChildren’s Garden Best for ages 7-10 • $2 members; $5 non-members

Brightly colorful butterflies are an added attraction to any garden. Learn about the local plants that you can grow to attract more of them to your garden. We will decorate a terra cotta container and pot up some seeds for you to grow your own.

TuEsDay, may 7 9am – 2pmBug Out Lady Bug ReleaseCrystal Bridge Tropical ConservatoryAll Ages WelcomeMembers pay $1 per container of lady bugs • Non-members pay entry fee into the Crystal Bridge, and $1 per container of lady bugs

Participants will release thousands of these polka-dotted hungry helpers so they can chow down on pests that are bugging our plants! There will be games, crafts, hands-on learning activities and more. Ladybugs will be available for release on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9am.

FRIDay, may 10 – sunDay may 19 Okla-Gnoma 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday 9am – 7pm Saturdays & SundaysBest for ages 3 and up$5 per non-member child; free to member children

See page 2 for details.

sunDay, may 12 10:30am – Noon Mother’s Day Brunch Restaurant Adults $35; Kids 5-12 $15

Take mom out for a delicious brunch in the blooming gardens. Brunch to include: smoked salmon and Remoulade sauce, homemade red bell pepper and artichoke quiche, brown sugar caramelized bacon, gorgeous seasonal fruit, flaky croissants and mimosas. Please register in advance.

may 14 – 28 10 – 11amTasty TuesdaysChildren’s GardenBest for ages 4 – 10Members Free; Non-members $5

Each Tuesday children will learn about specific vegetables, plant seedlings and seeds, then take them home and watch them grow. Plants include cherry tomatoes, pumpkins, squash, sunflowers, beans, corn, herbs and more!

saTuRDay, may 25 10:30am – NoonPizza GardeningChildren’s GardenAges: 7-10 • $7 members; $10 non-members

Bring your brood down to the Gardens to learn what goes into (and onto) their pizza: from wheat to pineapples to basil and more. After a little learning, kids will make pizza dough and sauce from scratch, add garden toppings and take home to bake.

WEDnEsDay, may 1

Day Tripping: Visit Wichita Botanica Gardens Depart 7am; return 6pm, traffic permittingMembers $75; Non-members, $85

See page 12 for details.

TuEsDays: may 7, 14, 21 anD 28 5:30 – 6:30pmZumba Outdoor Pavilion or Water Terrace Room $5 members; $10 non-members

See inside back cover for details.

THuRsDay, may 9 NoonBrown Bag Speaker Series:Sustainable Gardens and the Employee Garden ConceptCrystal Bridge 2nd Floor Conference RoomFree to the Public

Hear from Kathryn Gant, Chesapeake Employee Garden Coordinator as she shares the successes and challenges of sustainable and employee gardening.

Adults

Kids & Family

Call 405.445.7080 to register.

saTuRDay, JunE 1 Furry, Scaly, Slimy Saturday!10am – 3pm, Children’s Garden 10am – 1pm Puppy Corral, Early Bird Acres mini-petting zoo, and animal crafts 1pm Jungle Jim Wild Encounters $5 per member child; $10 per non-member child

Learn all about Jungle Jim Wild’s reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods. Cuddle with pets at the Central Oklahoma Humane Society puppy corral. Early Bird Acres will bring ducks, chicks, bunnies and more to the Children’s garden mini-petting zoo. Kids of all ages are invited to get creative with animal crafts.

saTuRDay, JunE 1 2 – 3pmSpaghetti Eddie Concert presented by DevonWater Stage • Free to the Public

See page 2 for details.

JunE 17-21 9:30am – 3:30pmJunior Master Gardeners CampWater Plaza Room and Children’s GardenBest for ages 7-12 • Registration Deadline: June 11Members $100/week; Non-members $150/week

As a part of our Junior Master Gardener camp children will learn to appreciate the environment and plant world around them. The learning adventures throughout the week will see many aspects of gardening; from plant growth and ecology to soils and insects. This exploration will not only be educational but the children will have a blast getting involved. Full details at myriadgardens.org.

saTuRDay, JunE 1 7 – 8:30pmLyric Theatre ConcertGreat Lawn Free to the public

Lyric Theatre celebrates 50 wonderful years with a free concert on the lawn. Guests will get a sneak peak of all that Lyric will offer at the Civic Center with a summer series preview followed by a country style concert by Julie Johnson. All ages are welcome.

FRIDay, may 10 – sunDay may 12Plant Sale and Garden Festival Open to the public

Take home a bit of the gardens at the Spring Plant Sale and Garden Festival. Check out blooming plants, garden pop-up shops, and tasty treats. For a complete schedule of presentations, classes, shops and more, see page 4 or visit myriadgardens.org.

saTuRDay, may 18 10am – NoonLove the Orchid!Terrace Room • $10 members; $12 non-members

What is the name of that orchid? Why can’t I get it to flower? Which orchid is right for my home? These and many other questions will be answered in our Orchid Essentials class, which includes a Crystal Bridge orchid tour. Orchids available for purchase.

saTuRDay, may 18 8 – 10pmPublic Star Party Great Lawn • Free to the public

The Oklahoma City Astronomy Club will bring out a selection of powerful telescopes for an evening of discovery. Star gazers of all ages are welcome to come learn about the night sky from the experts. These scopes are so strong that the ambient city light won’t bother us at all!

saTuRDay, may 25 9:30 – 11:30am Hypertufa Container WorkshopWest Activity PavilionBest for ages 13 and up • $30 members; $35 non-members

Hypertufa is a man-made version of a natural rock known as tufa, a very porous rock that was once used for stone watering troughs. Hypertufa pots or troughs can be used for anything from cacti and succulent displays to rock gardens and beautiful bonsai. Participants will make their own rustic, stone-like hypertufa containers to take home.

saTuRDay, may 25 10 – 11pmFull Moon Bike RideSuggested donation $5 per rider.

See details on back cover. Meet at the bandshell.

saTuRDay, may 31 8 – 10pmWise Guys Concert Great Lawn • Free to the public; suggested donation $5 per person

Get your groove on with the Wise Guys, voted Oklahoma City’s favorite band of 2012. Bust out your dance moves or just enjoy all your favorite 70s and 80s hits at this upbeat, outdoor concert. Food Trucks and Hot dog guy will sell treats. Taste of Soul Egg Rolls will be parked at Sheridan to serve treats during the concert. Presented by Prodigal, LLC.

MAY 2013 Calendar of Events

Adults Kids & Family

Adults

Registration is easy! Call 405.445.7080 to register for all programs.

saTuRDay, JunE 8 1 – 4pmBeginners Basket Weaving Class Terrace RoomAges 14 and up • Registration Deadline: April 3$35 members; $40 non-members

In this hands-on workshop, you will build your own Gathering Basket to take home. Artist Marcia Balleweg, owner of Oklahoma Basket Supply, will be teaching this class. Max 12 students.

TuEsDay, JunE 11 6 – 8pmLecture: Native Wild Mushrooms of OklahomaTerrace Room$10 members; $12 non-members

Dr. Clark Ovrebo, Professor of Biology and mycologist at the University of Central Oklahoma, and general fungi (ha!) will give a talk and lead a local field trip. Clark will introduce you to the collection and study of wild mushrooms of Oklahoma and illustrate some of the more interesting species with colored photos. On Saturday, June 15, which you may attend at no charge, he will lead a two hour walk at Lake Thunderbird State Park. Learn more at myriadgardens.org.

JunE 13 NoonBrown Bag Lunch Speaker SeriesPlant and Invasive PestsCrystal Bridge 2nd Floor Conference Room Free to the publicJeanetta Cooper with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture’s Plant Protection Program will share with the group her extensive knowledge of all manner of garden pests and what we can do to thwart them.

THuRsDay, JunE 20Splendor in the Gardens 25th Anniversary GalaVIP Reception 6:30; Dinner 8pmGardens Restaurant and Great Lawn Individual tickets start at $125 See page 3 for details.

saTuRDay, JunE 22 10 – 11pmFull Moon Bike RideSuggested donation $5 per rider

See details on back cover. Meet at the bandshell.

Calendar of Events

AdultsKids & Family

JUNE 2013 Calendar of Events

Three Easy Ways To Register 1. Visit myriadgardens.org 2. Call 405.445.7080 3. In person at the Crystal Bridge

Join us on Wednesday nights from July 3 – August 14

for fresh air and PG-rated family fun on the Great

Lawn thanks to our friends at SONIC, America’s

Drive-In. Movies will begin at 9pm, when it’s cool

enough to enjoy being outdoors and dark enough to

see the big screen. Food trucks and vendors will be on

hand for snacking or a late dinner. Selections include:

Back to the Future, Despicable Me, Shrek 2 and more!

Come early to enjoy the Children’s Garden and Thunder

Fountain, then spread out a blanket, relax and enjoy!

FREE SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS presents

saTuRDay, JunE 29 1 – 4pmPhotography Workshop Class begins at 2nd Floor Conference Room $25 members; $35 non-members

OCU photography professor Sarah Hearn teaches experienced and new photographers alike the secrets of getting the perfect shot. The class will feature both practical instruction and hands on experience. This intimidation-free environment is the perfect place to hone your skills or try something new. Bring a camera!

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MBG is Growing Up!By Casey Sharber, MBG Director of Horticulture

Our plant collection is going vertical this summer as we begin planting our newly-installed wire trellis system. The intent of the collection is two-fold: camouflaging concrete and displaying different vining plants so home gardeners can see and learn about vines that grow well in Oklahoma.

Most often, trellises are used to shade and/or screen something, and we’re using them as screens. Specifically, we are trying make our urban garden just a little greener and soften the look of concrete by growing plants over the concrete surfaces located around the water stage, elevator shaft, and the pedestrian bridge that spans the lake.

“Vertical’ gardening is a big horticultural trend now especially in urban areas where you cannot always grow out – but can usually grow up.

Trellises also provide a gardener with the opportunity to incorporate new and different plants into the mix. We intend to take full advantage of this by growing several different types of vines, adding to our already-existing plant collection.

There is a multitude of vines to select from these days, which makes choosing our vines exciting and fun. We will use perennial and annual vines, evergreen and deciduous vines, and of course flowering vines. Some may be slower growing, while some we know will be more aggressive, but all of this will be advantageous, educational, and beautiful for our garden visitors.

Some of the vines will include: Argyria nervosa (Wooly Morning Glory); Vigna Caracalla (Corkscrew Vine); Clematis; Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine); Gelsemium sempervirens (Carolina Jessamine); and Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine)

Visitors will be able to come see the new vine collection display and can use it to help them determine which plants provide the look they want in their own spaces. Homeowners wrestling with how to hide an unsightly view throughout the year may be draw to one plant, while condo dwellers looking for a tropical, flowering vine to add temporary interest a patio may identify another.

We are excited to be going vertical and look forward to the visual interest this will provide to the garden and the value it will provide to our visitors.

Thanks to our talented friends at Tony’s Tree Plantation, the affectionately-named Tiki Room inside the Crystal Bridge has never looked better! It features a lovely centerpiece fountain, gorgeous pavers and a selection of flowering and foliage plants that grow well in Oklahoma. What a transformation. Just think of what they could do for you. Come see for yourselves!

See more at tonystreeplantation.com

Going Vertical

Tiki Room Gets a Makeover!

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MBG Fine Art Series: J. Don Cook and Bert Seabourn

aPRIl 18 – may 31Opening Reception Thursday, April 18, 5 – 7pm

South Lobby • Crystal Bridge • Free to the public

In 2012, photographer Carl Shortt kicked off what has become the Myriad Botanical Gardens’ Fine Art Series by staging a show of his photographs for all to enjoy. In January, colorful abstract painter Joy Richardson became the second, and we are pleased to announce that the third installment is a collaboration by two uniquely brilliant artists, Bert Seabourn and J. Don Cook.

Cook is a wildly prolific artist. He’s a painter, photographer, sculptor and writer. For years, he roamed the world as a photojournalist, earning three Pulitzer Prize nominations, and three years ago, he compiled the fruits of that labor into an award-winning book, Shooting From The Hip. Other artistic enterprises have included creating large-scale steel sculptures with the “spot” use of stone or glass incorporated; creating paintings on aluminum panels and writing – he has completed a novel and is working toward publishing it.

A painter and printmaker, Seabourn has experimented extensively with graphic media, gouache, watercolor, acrylics and oils for over fifty years. He continues to exhibit throughout the United States and has shown his art in England, Germany, France, Russia, Taiwan, Singapore, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador. His work is in public and private collections worldwide. He says of his work, “My name has long been associated with being a Native American painter and/or a painter of Indians. I think of myself as an American expressionist who sometimes paints Indians and sometimes paints non-Indians and sometimes paints landscapes and sometimes paints flowers. I think of an expressionist as a painter who expresses himself with the honest use of paint...meaning it drips, it smears, it splatters, it runs...it does all these things.”

In June, look for an indoor–outdoor art and sculpture exhibit featuring the artists of Red Earth. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, June 7.

All art is available for purchase and a portion of the proceeds benefits the Gardens.

Upcoming Art

Music Man, Bert Seabourn, 48x36 Acrylic on Canvas

What Monet Didn’t Tell Us, J. Don Cook

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Let’s Go! Travel with the Gardens is Fun!

Day Trip: Visit Wichita Botanica Gardens WEDnEsDay, may 1 DEPaRT 7am; RETuRn 6Pm, TRaFFIC PERmITTInGMembers $75, non-members, $85

Enjoy a full day of fun including a guided tour of the Botanica Gardens with a behind-the-scenes look at the Gardens, a catered buffet lunch with Kay Neff, speaking about “Growing Herbs for a Cooking Garden” with a cooking demo and recipes and free time to leisurely stroll the Gardens or shop the gift store. Photo buffs take special note: noted Oklahoma City photographer Carl Shortt will join us! Charter bus with snacks and drinks on board. Please register by April 29.

Longwood and the Gardens of Brandywine Valley, PennsylvaniaTuEsDay, sEPT. 17 – THuRsDay, sEPT. 193 Days, 4 nIGHTs$725 double occupancy, $1,025 single occupancy, airfare excludedAll breakfasts and lunches included; dinners on your own

Join the Myriad Botanical Gardens for a behind-the-scenes look at the gardens of Brandywine valley led by our very own Director of Horticulture, Casey Sharber, who is a graduate of the Longwood Gardens master’s program. Deposit of $325 required to save your spot. Deadline is August 1. Call 405.445.7080 to register.

TuEsDay, sEPTEmBER 17 Longwood Gardens is the living legacy of Pierre S. du Pont and one of the great gardens of the world. For centuries, it has inspired people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education and the arts. Always breathtaking and ever-changing in its displays, Longwood is a must-see for any garden lover.

WEDnEsDay, sEPTEmBER 18Winterthur Gardens’ 1,000 acres encompass rolling hills, streams, meadows, and forests. Founder Henry Francis du Pont selected the choicest plants from around the world to enhance the natural setting, arranging them in lyrical color combinations and carefully orchestrating a succession of bloom from late January to November. Includes a tour of the mansion with its world-class antique collections.

Hagley Museum and Library is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E. I. du Pont in 1802. This example of early American industry includes restored mills, a workers’ community, and the ancestral home and gardens of the du Pont family.

THuRsDay, sEPTEmBER 19Chanticleer has been called the most romantic, imaginative, and exciting public garden in America. The garden is a study of textures and forms, where foliage trumps flowers, the gardeners lead the design, and even the drinking fountains are sculptural. It is a garden of pleasure and learning, relaxing yet filled with ideas to take home.

The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College encompasses more than 300 acres of the Swarthmore College campus, and exhibits more than 4,000 kinds of ornamental plants.

For questions about the Wichita and Longwood trips, our cancellation policy or to reserve your spot on these trips, call 405.445.7080.

Garden Jewels of Irelandmay 1 – 9, 2014

Come to Ireland with us! The magic we will share will be memories for a lifetime, and the gardens we will see are absolutely like no others in the world. Tentative dates are May 1 – 9, 2014. For complete itinerary information, please call Patricia West at 207.633.4883 or visit myriadgardens.org

Wichita Botanica Longwood

Get Fit in the Gardens

Whether you want to take a class, ride your bike, take a walk or run some stairs, the Gardens is a great spot to get your sweat on.

TuEsDays: may 7, 14, 21 anD 28Zumba with Stephanie Chaplin5:30 – 6:30 pm, Pavilion or Water Terrace Room $5/class members; $10/class non-members

The always effervescent Stephanie Chaplin will lead a lively Zumba class each Tuesday evening in May. Classes will be in the Water Terrace Room or under the pavilion. Whether you are a Zumba newbie or are a Zumba champion, you’ll enjoy this class!

TuEsDays: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & auG. 6Yoga with Alexis Perisco5:30 – 6:30pm, Water Terrace Room$5/class members; $10/class non-members

This class is great for all levels and is a perfect way to end the work day. Yoga first found Alexis in her college days. Later, in 2009, Alexis began her RYT-200hr certification journey with the Yoga Spirit Academy. Both practicing and teaching yoga have become the expression of her lifestyle and personality.

Advance registration preferred for Zumba and yoga. Walk-ons permitted as space allows. Call 405.445.7080.

Fit fact: 3 laps around the Gardens is 2 miles!

Spring means that the Gardens will be bursting with blooms and with fun-filled events like OKLA-GNOMA and our Spring Plant Sale and Garden Festival. There has never been a better time to be a member of the Myriad Botanical Gardens! Since last year we’ve grown from 250 members to more than 1,000.

Joining the Myriad Gardens is a terrific idea – it helps the Gardens to continue to grow programming (and plantings), and you get a years’ worth of excellent benefits that include:

» Free Admission to the iconic Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory» Reciprocal Admission to 270 public gardens in North America including: The Dallas Arboretum The Tulsa Garden Center and Philbrook Museum of Art The Wichita Gardens Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Missouri Botanical Garden» Invitations to receptions, art-openings and festive members-only events» Free ice-skate and game rentals; discounts on programs and seasonal activities

» Members-only preview and unlimited FREE admission to PUMPKINVILLE (October 12-31) and OKLA-GNOMA (May 9-19)» Quarterly newsletter» Ten percent discount on food and drink at Aravalli in the Devon Tower

Spring Specials:

Join during the month of May, and receive a discount! New members or current members buying gift memberships will also receive a pair of tickets to any performance of Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park this summer. One pair of tickets per membership purchased. » $10 off Individual/Dual and Family levels » $20 off Contributor and Patron levels

Join by calling 405.445.7089 or visit the Crystal Bridge Visitor Center

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Ever thought about becoming a Gardens Volunteer?

We think it’s a great look for you. There are lots of spring and

summer programs on our calendar (just look at pages 6-9) and

that means lots of fun, short term volunteer opportunities. We’d

love to tell you more! Call 405.445.7080 and we’ll give you the dirt

on volunteering at the Gardens.

There’s no more beautiful location for any event than the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Anything you can dream up, we can host! Weddings and rehearsal dinners large and small, corporate luncheons, meetings and dinner events, cocktail parties, birthday dinners, concerts, fitness events and more have all taken place here and we hope your event will be next. Contact MBG Event Retail Manager Chelsea Wilson at cwilson@myriadgardens.org or 405.445.7092 for a tour and information visit myriadgardens.org/rental-info to learn more.

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BICYCLE RIDES

MYRIAD GARDENS & SCHLEGEL BICYCLES PRESENT

Join the Myriad Gardens and Schlegel Bicycles as we meet and ride from the Gardens Bandshell on a full moon route through downtown Oklahoma City, the river trail and various other routes. Rides will last approximately an hour and will be at a leisurely pace to enjoy the night. The fun will continue at a nearby watering hole. Helmets and lights required to ride. $5 donation to the Gardens suggested. Payable at each ride.

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