SPRING 2021 A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERS OF DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS The depth of art programming at the Gardens received a dramatic and obvious boost when galleries in the Freyer – Newman Center opened. ISSUE 2, 2021 At last, we have perfect spaces to display works, Denver Botanic Gardens with climate control, lighting options and a 1007 York St., Denver, CO 80206 spacious, clean design. The themes of exhibits Pre-purchased tickets and advance member passes only. tie back to plants, to fungi and the natural world, April 2 – May 2, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., last admission 7 p.m. all with a sense of humanity. Already, we have May 3-8, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., last admission 4 p.m. featured artists from our own community and as Starting May 9, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., last admission 8 p.m. far away as the Canary Islands. Member Appreciation Mornings, April 3 – September 5, Saturday and Sunday, 8-9 a.m. You might notice a large office area near the galleries that houses the research and Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton, CO 80128 conservation staff and the art and exhibitions Pre-purchased tickets and advance member passes only. team. Together. It is a powerful statement that we Contents 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., last admission 4 p.m. are not in the business of bifurcating the human Science ...... experience, right brain vs. left brain. Instead, it Contact Us Featured Garden ...... points to a collaboration of disciplines to provide, General Information: 720-865-3500 as our mission statement mentions, delight and Art Exploration ...... Class Registration: 720-865-3580 enlightenment. Donations: 720-865-3528 Chatfield Farms ...... Gift Shop: 720-865-3595 Art has many purposes – to mark important Membership ...... 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The mission of Denver Botanic Gardens is to connect people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky An infusion of art, appealing to a variety of Horticulture ...... Mountain region and similar regions around the world, tastes, draws in new audiences who start with a Helen Fowler Library ... providing delight and enlightenment to everyone. connection to art and end up enthralled by plants. The Shop at the In countless ways, these conjoined expressions Gardens ...... of human experience and imagination are at the heart of all public gardens. Donor List ...... The Gardens is grateful for funds from Trustees ...... the Scientific & Cultural Facilities Brian Vogt District (SCFD), which enable us to expand services and enhance the Denver Botanic Gardens CEO Tributes ...... quality of our programs and exhibits. These natural history collections serve as an Spaces within the Center were designed to Science & Art, invaluable tool for artists. The Gardens has bring art and science together, and to the long championed the scientific practice of public, in a more overt way than we were botanical illustration through our School of previously able to. With classrooms, galleries CURIOSITY AND WONDER Botanical Art and Illustration. Our courses are and open work areas, we work within glass- in high demand and students take credits in walled spaces allowing more transparency to By Jennifer Ramp Neale, Ph.D., Director of Research & Conservation botany in addition to artistic methods. our processes. For some the intersection of art and science is of themselves, are often works of art carefully Curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge We aim to not only learn from one another, obvious, whereas others find the connection to pressed or preserved to showcase important motivate both scientists and artists. Both fields but from our visitors as well. Both science and be more elusive. Within the Freyer – Newman traits to aid in identification. Together, these problem-solve through creativity, trial and error art are creative processes involving tinkering Center for Science, Art and Education we collections provide precious evidence of how and repetition. Whether we are collecting data and observation. As scientists within the now have the opportunity to demonstrate this landscapes, ecosystems and populations on cactus populations over time or assessing Center we aim to not only enjoy the art on intersection in new and wonderful ways. change over time. DNA of fungal samples to determine how they exhibit, but to bring more creativity into our are related, we are tapping into our curiosity. science as well. Before even entering the Gardens, visitors As scientists we are investigators, constantly are greeted by Leaf from Jason Klimoski and developing hypotheses, collecting and Lesly Chang of STUDIOKCA. The sculpture analyzing data, and asking more questions features laser-cut silhouettes of 251 plant based on the outcomes. The artistic process specimens housed within the Kathryn differs little. Kalmbach Herbarium just inside the Freyer – Newman Center atrium. This sculpture, which so beautifully blends the wonder of art and science, opens our visitors’ minds to this intersection. The natural history collections document plant and fungal diversity across the Southern Rocky Mountain region and beyond. Each specimen serves as a valuable snapshot in time, capturing the biodiversity of a particular place at a specific moment. These specimens, in and

Russula decolorans specimen.

Phacelia formosula by Carol Till. One of Colorado’s endangered species. 2 | SPRING 2021 botanicgardens.org | 3 FEATURED GARDEN ART EXPLORATION Discover Your Inner Artist By Jessica Glombick, Manager of the School of Botanical Art & Illustration

Have you always wanted to take art classes too—think of them as purely optional, but feel intimidated because you’re not an recreational classes that can take the pressure ART & SCIENCE MEET: artist? Or perhaps you just want something off and break open your creativity. casual, a creative outlet. Maybe you are Renovating the O’Fallon Perennial Walk an accomplished illustrator looking for an “Whether you are in the School of expressive way to complement formal training. By Bridget Blomquist, Horticulturist Specialist Botanical Art & Illustration program Our new Art Exploration courses may point or not, the Art Exploration classes are you in the right direction. a creative way to express your love What is Art Exploration? These made-for- One of horticulture’s many exciting disciplines showcasing plant combinations driven by for the subject. I found it enjoyable to everyone courses are fine art offerings that includes the art of garden design. Here, two color. These pockets of seasonal color and learn about many aspects of historic encourage relaxation, reflection, observation worlds collide. Science determines what type interest incorporate new perennial cultivars. botanical art, along with a variety of and a deeper appreciation of nature. of plants to use in certain conditions and To give the garden continuity, a mass planting Materials and processes not used in traditional techniques and apply that knowledge which environmental offerings our steppe we internally refer to as the “The Backbone” to well-thought-out projects.” climate provides. Design employs concepts botanical illustration are explored—from will thread in and out of these vignettes. The pastels to batik. These investigations offer bound to the time-honored principals of art: Backbone creates seasonal interest using a Milvi Gill, SBAI Certificate Program student color, texture, harmony, balance, contrast, an opportunity to try a variety of art forms limited plant palette. This includes plants that Whatever your artistic journey may be, the movement and repetition. inspired by the natural world—from collage to thrive here in Denver, some of which we think sculpture to nature journaling. SBAI looks forward to taking it with you. At nearly 30 years old, the Gardens’ O’Fallon of as being some of the Gardens’ signature Perennial Walk is ready for transformation plants, like Eremurus, or foxtail lilies. Courses take an assortment of formats, from Denver Botanic Gardens has been home to the and revitalization through a new garden short morning workshops to more in-depth SBAI for more than 40 years. The program has The refreshed O’Fallon Perennial Walk will be design. The renovation begins this fall and is five-week programs. They are open to anyone grown from a handful of staff and volunteers, scheduled for completion in summer 2022. an inspiration to visitors, showcasing how our regardless of experience—the only requirement teaching occasional illustration courses, to a semi-arid steppe climate provides a unique is an interest in growing as an artist or world-renowned program, focused on helping The Perennial Walk renovation team is working opportunity to embrace underused plants. Get learning a new skill. people learn everything they need to know carefully and thoughtfully to give this garden excited, Denver—this design will be uniquely about the science art of botanical illustration. new life. One of the concepts implemented in ours, demonstrating that world-class perennial While these courses are offered through The School offers more than 160 illustration the original garden design will be retained: borders happen in our region. We can’t the School of Botanical Art & Illustration (SBAI), you do not need to be enrolled in the courses each year and the scientific rigor of that of a Rocky Mountain aesthetic inspired by wait to show you what beauty is found in the certificate program to participate. Take as few the certificate program isn’t changing. Thank classic European perennial borders. Thus, the collision of art and science. juniper hedges on the east and west sides will or as many as you like. No pressure. Current you to everyone who has supported this remain. New design elements include vignettes SBAI students are welcome to participate, program through the years.

4 | SPRING 2021 botanicgardens.org | 5 CHATFIELD FARMS CREATIVITY IN YOUR GARDEN By Cassie Doolittle, Horticulturist perennial borders, which will re-seed to Edible Landscapes be enjoyed next season. Mix some purple Decades of Artful Edible landscapes are not a new concept, cabbages next to your dusty miller and orange Decades of Artful Inspiration but they are certainly gaining in popularity. marigolds to make a stunning combination in EveryInspiration year, I tend to design my gardens with garden. Bonus artistic tip: Include foliage, Lack of space in our urban settings has many front of your lavender shrub, which has edible pinks,Every year,reds, Iblues, tend topurples design and my manygardens shades with pinks,which increases texture. buds and flowers. ofreds, green. blues, While purples I enjoy and a many soft, creamyshades ofyellow, green. While people seeking ways to include them, but not For my garden designs, I still struggled in the traditional sense. Gone are the days of you’llI enjoy typically a soft, creamy find it accentingyellow, you’ll my gardens,typically find it Think seasonally and try interplanting cool- choosing a color palette. Then someone vegetable rows and raised planters. Enter the ratheraccenting than my dominating gardens, ratherthem. Finally,than dominating Jen them. season plants with warm-season plants so you suggested that I think back to a time when new edible and perennial shrub borders. Trunce,Finally, horticultureJen Trunce, horticulturemanager at managerChatfield at Chatfield can have a continuous eye and stomach feast! Farms said, “Why don’t you add some orange?” oranges, yellows and greens ruled popular This year try your hand at mixing edible Herbs such as sage, oregano and lemon balm orange?” culture. This led me to remember a velour Challenge accepted. plants with ornamental ones in the same are wonderful additions to your perennial couch I had while growing up in the most Challenge accepted. orange decade ever. You got it, the 1970s. space! Instead of planting in a row, try border, which you can glean off all year. Got When designing a garden space, choosing the color is Immediately I pulled out my color wheel and planting a group, with a repeating pattern to bare space on a fence? Try planting low- Whenjust as designingimportant asa garden determining space, the choosing style, function and started exploring colors that reminded me of increase crop yield as well as creating rhythm maintenance climbers like backyard grapes, thesun colorexposure. is just Color as important dominates as rhythmdetermining and mood and is usually the first thing people notice when they visit.my youth. After including some accents of in your garden design. Use leafy greens, Malabar spinach or a climbing bean. the style, function and sun exposure. Color such as Bright Lights Swiss chard, dinosaur dominates rhythm and mood and is usually the avocado green and harvest gold to my list, The easiest way to choose your color palette is to selectfinding my favorite plants in these shades kale, leeks, or my favorite — cardoon, The possibilities are endless! first thing people notice when they visit. warm or cool colors, monochromatic, complementarywas easy. as a foliage element in your back yard or Theor harmonious. easiest way Pastelsto choose set ayour tranquil color mood, palette while is container designs. Add edible flowers such toprimary select colorswarm orbring cool a colors,pop of monochromatic,color to an otherwise This spring before buying your go-to standards as calendula, nasturtium or chives to your complementarydark and green orgarden. harmonious. Bonus artisticPastels tip:set aInclude to brighten up that patio or shrub border, try tranquilfoliage, mood,which increaseswhile primary texture. colors bring a a new palette of old favorite colors. It’s a pop of color to an otherwise dark and green challenge worth accepting. For my garden designs, I still struggled choosing a color palette. Then someone suggested that I think back to a time when oranges, yellows and greens ruled popular culture. This led me to remember a velour couch I had while growing up in the most orange decade ever. You got it, the 1970s. Immediately I pulled out my color wheel and started exploring colors that reminded me of my youth. After including some accents of avocado green and harvest gold to my list, finding my favorite plants in these shades was easy. This spring before buying your go-to standards to brighten up that patio or shrub border, try a new palette of old favorite colors. It’s a challenge worth accepting.

6 | SPRING 2021 botanicgardens.org | 7 EMBRACING CHANGE A Creative Response to Challenging Times By Melissa Schaap, Corporate Partnerships Manager Change. The only predictable element the Mind. The iconic artist once pointed out, of 2020. “A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.” RBC advisors inspire As Denver Botanic Gardens reimagined creative philanthropy with their clients in our countless events, education programs, city, country and around the globe. exhibitions and general visitation, our community of corporate partners demonstrated Denver area RBC Wealth Management leaders tremendous flexibility, patience and live out RBC’s commitment to inspire and give generosity. RBC Wealth Management was back to our community through significant no exception. strategic giving to impactful organizations, selfless volunteerism, board leadership of local RBC Wealth Management’s unwavering nonprofits, stewardship of the environment and commitment to the Gardens and the arts a passion for access to healthy food for all. and culture community of Denver has been exemplary and inspirational. In 2020, RBC The “silver lining” coincidence of this one- was the planned presenting sponsor of the year delay in RBC’s presenting sponsorship exhibition, Ursula von Rydingsvard: The of the 2021 exhibitions now coincides with The Gardens changes daily, whether through Contour of Feeling. When plans changed the celebration of their 105th year of serving nature or with the help of our staff and to move the exhibition to 2022 and the Denver as one of the top wealth management volunteers. As a nonprofit organization, Freyer – Newman Center was closed due to firms in the Rocky Mountain Region – and the MEMBERSHIP COVID-19, RBC graciously agreed to delay world. we cultivate and nurture our grounds not their sponsorship until 2021. Matters only for members but also the community at Strengthened by the faithful, generous support large. Members, however, have the unique By Molly Sullivan, Membership and This year RBC Wealth Management’s of our corporate partners, the Gardens opportunity to experience this change first- sponsorship supports the full suite of celebrates the healing and hope that comes Resource Center Manager hand with free, unlimited general admission. exhibitions featured in the Freyer – Newman through connecting people with nature and In the Gardens this time of year, the air is Our York Street location blends nature, Center, including Salvador Dalí: Gardens of the arts. crisp and full of the sounds of nature. During science and art into an oasis in the middle this seasonal shift from winter to spring, it of Denver. Chatfield Farms is an escape is both a time to reflect and a time to plan from the city, where you can spot wildlife for what is yet to come. As we consider the and explore Colorado-inspired gardens and impact COVID-19 has had on our community, crops. Whether you are a weekly, monthly or we want to thank you for choosing to support occasional visitor, your membership is always Denver Botanic Gardens by renewing your in season. membership. The continued support from our Reflecting on the past year, our members members is inspiring. persisted. The Gardens became a place of What does your membership mean to the respite, to step outside of one’s day-to-day life Gardens? Your support allows us to fulfill and return to the core of what matters most. The future is looking bright; we are so happy our mission of connecting people with you chose to join us. Your membership means plants through impactful initiatives such as the world to us. therapeutic horticulture, food programs, classes for all ages and research.

8 | SPRING 2021 botanicgardens.org | 9 FAMILY CORNER CENTER FOR GLOBAL INITIATIVES International Year of FRUITS AND VEGETABLES By Sarada Krishnan, Ph.D., Director of Horticulture & Center for Global Initiatives Even though we think of ornamental plants • Reducing food loss and waste along the when we think of horticulture, this represents supply chain through innovation, improved only a small segment of the field, which also technologies and infrastructure. includes fruits, vegetables, spices, plantation, • Fostering sustainability by enhancing medicinal and aromatic crops. In general, availability and safety, and affordable and horticulture contributes to the social, cultural, equitable access. nutritional and well-being aspects of life. Fruits and vegetables are a significant part • Improving best practices in fruit and of our diet, and the Food and Agriculture vegetable cultivation and supply chain. Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has designated 2021 as the International Year of • Improving food and nutrition security and Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV 2021). Through livelihoods of farmers and their families this designation, the UN aims to promote a through cultivation of fruits and vegetables. balanced, diversified and healthy diet and You can commit to getting healthier and more lifestyle. sustainable in 2021: Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, • Consume more fruits and vegetables. minerals and fiber. The United States • Minimize food waste. By Chelsey Bardgett, Family & Children’s Program Instructor Department of Agriculture (USDA) dietary guidelines for Americans suggests making half • When possible, buy locally grown produce Have a creative team at home? Gather the sculpture outdoors. Take inspiration from our plates fruits and vegetables. Key outcomes to support local farmers and reduce food family and look at how you can all experience nature and create a pattern in the snow with from the promotion of IYFV 2021 include: travel miles. art and nature in your favorite outdoor space! rocks or build a fairy-inspired village with twigs and fallen leaves. You and yours can • Raising awareness of the nutritional and • Educate yourself on the nutritional value of Nature and art are one of our favorite spend time together creating in the outdoors health benefits of consuming fruits and various fruits and vegetables. combinations at Mordecai Children’s Garden. and then watch your sculpture change through vegetables. Found year-round in the Gardens, nature the seasons. becomes unique during the changes of the • Diversifying diets by consuming fruits and

seasons. In Colorado, springtime gives us Does your land art look different vegetables in adequate amounts. so many ways to interact with our outdoor in snow? spaces. We can trudge through snow in the morning and meander through mud in the How will it look wet from rain? sun by the afternoon. We can gaze out the window and spy clues of animals or watch Did you use seeds? Will something plants dance in the wind. Any way you look new grow from your creation? at it, nature gives us many opportunities to Add to your art exploration by taking photos interact with it – especially when you want to of your creation during different times of be creative! the day or weather. Think about how you or Create Land Art your family can cast shadows in the photos, Pinecones, sticks, seeds and rocks are a few creating new perspectives of your art! Capture of the things to use to build yourself land the art, nature and your creative team in a art. This artform requires your imagination photograph, then share it on social media and and exploration skills to build a temporary use #MyDBG so the Gardens can see it!

10 | SPRING 2021 botanicgardens.org | 11 Trips & Travel Oaxaca: PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE Art, Culture and Cuisine Denver Botanic Gardens offers a range of programming for all ages, as well as certificate programs Denver Botanic Gardens offers a range of programming for all ages, Click the links below July 18-24 and online learning. as well as certificate programsClick and the online links learning.below to learn more. to learn more. Join us as we explore one of the most culturally rich places in Mexico, Oaxaca City. Immerse yourself in traditions, culture and cuisine, and learn what makes this region Special Events so unique. Virtual Spring Plant Sale Botanical Wonders of Ready your shovels and your gardening Brazil’s Estrada Royal gloves! Spring Plant Sale goes virtual October 3-11 again for 2021 with a broad selection of plants for gardeners of every skill This trip to Brazil offers a rich cultural level. Browse thousands of individual and botanical experience, exploring plants or choose from our newly 17th-19th century architecture, local expanded Garden in a Bag selections. cuisine, natural history, art, culture Modeled after the popular Container and landscapes. Garden in a Bag division and curated by our expert horticulturists, these collections take the guesswork out Classes & Workshops Día de los Muertos of planning your next gardening Choose from workshops, lectures, fitness in Oaxaca adventure. Each bag includes detailed and wellness, photography, October 28 – November 3 care instructions and an assortment gardening and more. Scroll or of plants selected to create a unique search by category or date. This eight-day journey takes you garden design, culinary mix or to Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca, container display. a unique opportunity to explore Shop online April 27-29, then pick up the rich history and long-standing your order May 6-9 on the top deck Helen Fowler Library traditions of this beautiful celebration. of the parking structure. “Last chance” Science The library may be closed, but that won’t shopping will be available in-person stop us from offering online programs for May 10-11 for any remaining plants; The City Nature Challenge takes readers, writers and everyone in between. reservations required. Details and place April 30 – May 3 and this year, Children and Family Join our Literature of the Land: Spring Book link for online shopping to come; organizers are encouraging participants watch your inbox and check to embrace the healing power of nature Club or pen some words of your own in Programs our Nature Writing with Lighthouse Writers botanicgardens.org. and to get outside and document the Family programs engage children and nature around them. Use the challenge Workshop or Plein Air Poetry Writing Series. their grownups to learn about the natural Want first pick of the plants? to learn the name of the world, discover the importance of Early access shopping takes biodiversity near you. We hope to see you soon! plants and spark creativity. place April 26 for a $25 fee.

12 | SPRINGWINTER 20212021 botanicgardens.org | 13 2021 exhibitions at Denver Botanic Gardens are presented by EXHIBITIONS, ART AND Click the images for more information and to register. LEARNING ENGAGEMENT Dreams in Bloom: SALVADOR DALÍ Photos by Fares Micue Gardens of Through May 16 Photographer Fares Micue creates dreamlike the Mind self-portraits that integrate natural and April 10 – August 22 surprising objects in vibrant hues. Set against a dark, mysterious ground, her images Experience rarely seen fanciful document the hope and positivity of the human color lithographs on loan from The spirit. Micue’s first solo exhibition, Dreams Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, FL. in Bloom celebrates the individual beauty of Mixing flora with the artist’s signature the human form and the universal creative motifs, two series of prints, FlorDalí optimism within. and Surrealist Flowers, underscore Dalí’s ongoing infatuation with his native landscape of Catalonia and the intriguing images of his Surrealist works. The images of fruits and flowers unsettle what we think we know about reality by juxtaposing seemingly incongruent elements. Kevin Sloan, The Constellation of St. Helios, 2020, acrylic on canvas. The exhibition of nearly 40 works © Kevin Sloan. is organized by Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and The Dalí Radiant Season: Museum.

Paintings by Kevin Sloan Marguerite (Chrysanthemum frutescens) from FlorDalí, 1968, photolithograph with original engraved remarque and color. Collection of The Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg, Through July 11 FL (USA) 2021, © Salvador Dalí Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí (ARS), 2021. A reverie on the imperiled natural environment, Radiant Season invites you to observe the silent inhabitants with whom we share our world. Sloan’s paintings elevate ONLINE TALK the often-overlooked plants, animals and Dalí’s Spain: A Geological Delirium with Peter Tush discarded objects inhabiting the edges April 15, 6 p.m. of the urban landscape—thistles, traffic Join Peter Tush, curator of education at The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, FL, for an cones, sparrows and the like. These works online talk about the landscapes of Dalí’s homeland on Spain’s “wild coast” and their transform the quiet denizens of the natural influence on his work and life. (and unnatural) world into mysterious icons— Fares Micue, Cultivate Your Mind, 2020, digital photograph. © Fares Micue. radiant and quietly powerful.

14 | SPRING 2021 botanicgardens.org | 15 YORK STREET TOURS PRIVATE TOURS AT YORK STREET 2021 exhibitions at Denver Botanic Gardens are presented by OR CHATFIELD FARMS EXHIBITIONS, ART AND Salvador Dalí: LEARNING ENGAGEMENT Looking for a special experience for Gardens of the Mind your group of 5 or more? Schedule April 10 – August 22 Select Dates and Times a private guided in-person tour Explore botanically themed Surrealism in the artwork at York Street or at Chatfield Farms Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration of Salvador Dali, with a docent or a curator as your or a virtual tour of the Boettcher May 29 – August 15 guide. (includes admission) Memorial Tropical Conservatory Explore the world of yellow Docent-led tours: $16, $12 member at least three weeks in advance. plants through illustrations Curator-led tours: $19, $15 member For more information, contact created by students and [email protected] or faculty of Denver Botanic Exploring Exhibitions 720-865-3500. (includes admission) Gardens’ School of Botanical Select Dates, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Docent-led: $14, $6 student Art & Illustration (SBAI). Enjoy the current gallery exhibitions with a docent Staff-led: $17, $6 student From daffodils to daisies as your guide. Exhibitions change regularly. Learn Virtual tours: Prices vary and buttercups to bananas, about current and upcoming art exhibitions. discover a world of yellow growing all around you. $16, $12 member (includes admission) Yellow is found throughout the HIKES AND TOURS AT natural world—making its way Seasonal Discoveries: Spring PLAINS CONSERVATION CENTER to our tables and our gardens April 10, 18, 24, May 22, 30, 2 p.m. and offering pigments for Delight your senses with the new blossoms of spring a range of golden-hued paints Saturday Guided Hikes on this tour of gardens that are awakening from and dyes. Marjorie Leggitt, Squash Flower, 2020, mixed media. © Marjorie C. Leggitt. March 6 & April 17, noon their winter slumber. $16, $12 member (includes admission) See the beautiful transition to springtime on the prairie during an Café Botanique Online: Café Botanique Online: Container Gardens engaging and educational hike with Creative Expressions of Crops Contemporary Mexican June 13, 5 p.m. an experienced guide. $10, public & Their Wild Relatives Handcraft & Natural Materials Explore a variety of unique and unexpected container Saturday Evening Guided April 14, 6:30 p.m. May 19, 6:30 p.m. gardens with a docent-led tour, including edible, fragrant and pollinator-attracting. You’ll be inspired Hikes Join research scientist Colin Khoury, Gain insight into Mexico’s unique to take your own container gardens to the next level March 6 & April 17, 3 p.m. who specializes in food crop diversity handcraft traditions influenced with what you learn. $16, $12 member (includes Join us for engaging and educational and the sustainability of food systems, by the diversity of natural materials admission) evening hikes on the prairie with an and artist/curator Carol Woodin in ecosystems across the country. experienced guide and end with one to understand more about crops and their Join Walther Boelsterly Urrutia, director Midsummer Nights of the most spectacular sunsets in the wild relatives. Learn the importance of of the Museo de Arte Popular June 24, 25, 26, 27, 29 & July 1, 2, 6 p.m. Front Range. $10, public the wild ancestors and cousins of today’s in Mexico City, a museum dedicated Come enjoy a Shakespeare-inspired summer stroll cultivated plants and view a selection of to contemporary and traditional folk art, infused with poetry and plants. artworks part of an exhibition organized to discover how artisans rely on and Sunset Wagon Tour by the American Society of Botanical sustain the raw materials used to create $16, $12 member (includes admission) April 10 & April 24, 5 p.m. Artists, Abundant Future: Cultivating unique craft objects, including hats, Get to know the prairie in a whole Diversity in Garden, Farm and Field. textiles, furniture and more. Tropical Trails – ONLINE new way. Wagon rides are scheduled Hear participating artist Susan Mintun Presented in partnership with the Mexican April 17 at 11 a.m. & April 23, 1 p.m. to coincide with the spectacular share how she approached the project sunsets at the Plains Conservation Cultural Center in Denver, and the Museo Travel to the tropics through this online tour of the to depict emmer wheat in a scientifically de Arte Popular in Mexico City. This project Center. $10, public Gardens’ Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory. accurate and visually compelling way. is supported in part by the National Endowment For more information or to register, for the Arts. $10, $8 member visit the Plains Conservation Center For more information or to register, visit tours page or call 720-865-3500. the tours web page or call 720-865-3500. 16 | SPRING 2021 botanicgardens.org | 17 HORTICULTURE

The Art of Designing a Where There’s a Willow CONTAINER THERE’S A WAY By Mike Holloway, Horticulturist By Jennifer Miller, Horticulturist They say art is subjective, so by that reasoning, Do you put metal cages around plants, only to designing a container could also be considered wish the plants would hurry up and grow over subjective. My philosophy is “Design something them? Then woven willow plant supports might that makes you happy.” That said, there are be just for you. Willow obelisks, cloches and a few recommendations to help you create a happy and healthy container. trellises blend in with other plant material and add charm to gardens – so much so, you might First, let’s think about your choice of containers. be tempted to trim back vines just to keep the Whatever container you decide on, the most supports in view. important thing is to make sure you pick a container that has good drainage. Other Though willow weaving can get complicated, considerations are its durability and how easy you don’t have to be an artisan to make basic it is to move. Some containers don’t do well supports. All you need are sticks of basketry outside during our cold winter months and need willow, a patch of ground and a little patience. to be stored inside to prevent cold damage. Basketry willows are species of willow or Salix Now let’s talk about picking out plants. Are you that are pliant enough to weave. One of the planting for the sun or the shade? The plants you best is Salix purpurea and can be purchased choose need to have similar light requirements. as cuttings. Simply push cuttings, buds pointing The same goes for your plants’ water needs. If up, into the ground, then hook up a water drip, you’re shopping at a garden center, the plant mulch, weed and wait. After the first season, labels should provide you with that information, cut the willows to 2-3 inches. This is called but if for some reason the information isn’t coppicing and results in new growth with few listed, don’t hesitate to ask for help. side shoots, known as rods. So, what are your favorite colors? Mixing and Over the next two years, continue to coppice matching colors is all up to you. Pick the colors until the willows produce enough quality rods that make you smile. If planting for a shady of similar lengths to weave supports for your area, pick colors that will brighten up the space. plants. Quality rods are straight, long, supple Also keep texture in mind. I like to pick foliage and branchless. While you wait, think about the that adds different textures to my container. Some examples are ferns, fennel fronds or even type of supports you want to make, learn the dill. Another thing to think about is symmetry. basic weaves used to make them and gather the You could add plants that spill over the edge, rods you do have to practice. mounding plants and plants that give the design Little by little your knowledge will grow and height. before you know it, you’ll have a renewable Allow the pursuit of happiness to guide you – supply of rods – and a garden full of supports after all, you are the artist! you won’t want to hide away.

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