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MANAGEMENTIS KIND of a new word in our vocabulary of care here at Lotusland, but we think it best describes our approach. One defini­ tion of management is "the careful guard ing of an asset: conservancy, conservation, husbandry, preserva­ tion ." This is exactly what our horti­ cultural staff engages in every day. Our job is not just to present a weed - free, well-groomed group of to ( our visitors, but also to take any steps necessary to promote the health of these specimens and the garden as a whole . As we have progressed toward our goals of sustainable management of the garden, staff, led by Plant Health Care Manager John Lafleur, has been perfecting a sec of easy­ to-follow guides to address the common problems they encounter . This series of Best Management A Niargueritedaisy provides a sourceof pollenand nectarfor adult Syrphidflies to feed on. Practices (BMP) covers such topics The fly eg,gshatch into voraciouslarvae that providenatural protection for our plant collections as control of insect pests including frompests suchas aphids. ants, aphids, scale, thrips, and mealybugsi methods of trapping IN THIS ISSUE gophers and applying snail bait; and Lotusland's BestManagement Lotusf est Kudosand Thanks 5 our approach to and Practices:How Your GardenCan turf management. Others outline Benefit from Lotusland'sExperience Docent Profile:Nancl) Wood G our tactics in growing , cacti, Birdingat Lotusland 7 cycads, and palms . Throughout HorticulturalHapp enings 3 EightEssential Results Your 7 these latter BMPs, soil building, LotuslandRe ceives1PM 4 Will CanAccomplish for You plant health management, and plant InnovatorAward GavitPlaque U nveiling 0 vigor are the objectives . Experience Lotusland Hosts October 4 ( !shows that healthy plants are most SustainabililLJWorkshop Virginia Hal)es Celebrates 0 likely to resist pathogens and pests. TenYear s at Lotusland Some of the tricks we've tested New to the Collections 5 Giveth e Perfect GiffThi s Holidal) and fine-tuned are quite simple. For In Memoriam: 5 9 Continuedon page2 Donel)Eagleton 2002 MemberEvents II THE loruSIAND NEWSLEITERFOR MEMBERS is published by Ganna Walska lotusland Foundation 695 Ashley Road

Santa Barbara 1 California 93108 (805) 969-3767 www.lotusland.org Boardof Trustees Robert J. Emmons, President Anne W. Jones, Vice-President Pamela B. Pesenti, Vice-President Arthur R. Gaudi, Secretaty!Treasurer Ella Brittingham Merryl Brown Elizabeth W. Dake W. Mason Farrell Harry W. Kolb Sandi Nicholson Stanya Owen Michael Towbes Carol 1. Valentine Vigilanceand old-fashionedbox traps have replaceddangerous poisons in the never-ending Steven Timbrook, Ph.D. battleagainst gophers at Lotus/and. ExecutiveDirector Connie Buxton expensive and toxic commercial ant few years and think that both garden Directorof PublicPrograms bait stations. Another of our favorite professionals caring for landscapes at Anne Dewey, CFRE practices is mulching. The benefits of other. public institutions and home Directorof Development spreading a thick layer of organic alike can profit from our; Marguerite Garno material on the ground are myriad experience. While some of our mem­ Directorof Administration from conserving water to smothering bers have been able to participate in weeds. As the mulch breaks down it Virginia Hayes the workshops 1 we realize there are Curatorof theLiving Collection returns organic matter to the soil many more who cannot. We _would

Mikelven benefiting the helpful worms 1 fungi 1 like to share this information with GroundsSuperintendent and bacteria that live there. you by making the Best Manage­ We have presented these practices ment Practices available in the Deanna Hatch, Editor at several workshops over the last newsletter 1 beginning with this issue. lindse Davis 1 Design Printedby Ventura Printing

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Continuedfrom page 1 example 1 to catch a gopher 1 it is useful to 11think like a gopher. 11 By baiting the trap with the gophds favorite weed 1 cheeseweed 1 and adding a couple drops of anise oit you create an irresistible lure. Ifs also useful to know that plain water can be your best tool in the fight against many insect pests. A strong stream from the hose can dislodge a horde of aphids or mealybugs; a sprinkling during the dry months can create a humid environment unfavorable for spider mites; and a simple solution of Earthwormssuch as thesenow thrivein the soil. Theirburrowing carries organic matter from sugar water and boric acid beats the the surfacedown into the rootzone of plants. HorticulturalHapper1ir1gs ~ LOTUSLAND'SBEST hedges, citrus groves, ivy patches, Trapping Method Using MANAGEMENTPRACTICE and other ground covers where Box Traps and Anise Oil they obtain shelter by day. The label Tools : SNAILS AND SLUGS lists all the information needed by the applicator for the safe use of Anise oil, box trap with wire leash, this material and should be one branch of cheeseweed (malva), reviewed prior to each application . shovel, weeder, or hand trowel. Proc edure: POCl)ETGOPHERS • A hand weeder is an excellent tool IN THE PASTLOTUSLAND relied on the for discovering gopher runs . use of strychnine as well as trapping • Excavate enough soil to fit the box for gopher control. The use of strych­ trap flush up against the gopher nine was discontinued because of its run . Hand trowels are helpful in MANY SPECIESOF PLANTS are highly extreme toxicity and the regulatory the final shaping and fitting of the susceptible to damage from snails and complexities associated with its use. traps agains't the openings. slugs. Several strategies, other than Adequate control of gophers is • Anise oil is used as an attractant. the use of , can be success­ possible with trapping, if done in a Place 2 to 3 drops on the inside rear ful when followed persistently. proper manner on a regular basis. wall of the trap on either side of the It is important to become familiar ¼-inch hole. Do not handle the • Eliminate breeding places: Practice with the gopher's activity. underside of the trap or the bait sanitation in the garden by remov­ with bare hands.Tweezers or rubber ing decaying matter and rubbish . • Regular monitoring of traps is gloves may be used to bait the trap. • Modify : Eliminate important to successful manage­ • Malva, a common weed with large plants that are attracting snails. ment of gophers. enough leaves to disguise the C • Isolate host plants: Surround • The use of wire mesh to protect triggering mechanism of the box plants that are attractive to snails roots of valuable plants in areas trap, is a favorite food for gophers . with diatomaceous earth barriers. with high gopher populations is • Two traps may be set back to back • Hand picking can be effective: recommended. in a main run facing both directions When snails get up into plants, • Cover and ins ectary areas of the run . hand picking is often the only way can be home to gophers . When • Sometimes a small gopher will to remove them. these areas are mowed, the trigger the trap without being • Install copper barrie rs: In some gophers are likely to migrate to caught, but resetting the trap with instances barriers of copper screen­ other areas and their movement fresh malva and new anise oil is ing or copper strips can be effec­ must be monitored. usually successful. tively used to keep snails from • Non-restrict ed goph er bait and • Dispose of the gopher by burying certain areas. smoke flares are used at Lotus­ it or wrapping it secure ly and 11 • Use "Sluggo : "Sluggo" is an land if trapping is repeatedly placing it in a garbage can . organic alternative to metaldehyde unsuccessful. -Mikelven baits that can be used safely around domestic animals. The active ingre­ dient is iron phosphate, which occurs natura lly in the soil. Even though "Sluggo" is an organic material, it is considered a and all necessary restrictions and precautions must be observed . Evening is the best time to apply the bait. All likely areas of infesta­ tion should be treated, especially L the perimeter of garden plots. These pests travel into plant areas &om daytime refuges . Favorite areas ~ !;l include flower , rockeries, i:.':..:....:=~~....;.:;.,.;...~~~=r.;:__:~.....::.;.i.;. ~ Lotuslar1dReceives 1PM lr1r1ovator Award

IT IS MOST GRATIFYINGto announce that our efforts at sustainable manage­ ment and education have garnered two awards this year. Joining last

year1s Green Award 1 our //trophy sheW now proudly displays the Ladybug Award from the Santa Barbara Pesti­ cide Awareness and Alternative Coali­ tion. This Certificate of Achievement for Environmental Stewardship is

awarded locally each year 1 and we will proudly display our new Pesticide Free Zone flag. The California Environmental Protection Agency Department of Pesticide Regulation also recognized our use of least-toxic methods of pest control with the IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Innovator Award. Their acknowledge­ ment of our determination to pursue new systems of pest control and our efforts to share our experience with John La~eut~Lotusland 1s PlantHealth CareManager; accepts the !PM award fromPaul others is truly rewarding. Hellikerat the Octoberawards ceremonyin Sacramento.John has been instrumentalin -Connie Buxton movingthe gardenfrom conventionalto sustainablelandscape practices. Lotuslar1dHosts October Sustair1abilitw orRshop for HorticulturalProf essior1als

A RECENTWORKSHOP provided an from such respected institutions as Garden, Casa del Herrero 1 San 1 opportunity for Lotusland s horticul­ Hearst Castle 1 the Los Angeles Zoo 1 Ysidro Ranch 1 Isabelle Greene &

tural staff to share their knowledge the City of Santa Barbara Parks & Associates 1 and many more. In addi­

of sustainable techniques Recreation, UCLA, Quail Botanic tion to our staff members 1 workshop

with other horticultural professionals Gardens 1 Rancho Santa Ana Botanical presenters were from the Santa Barbara Community Environmental

Council 1 Dietrick Institute for Applied

Insect Ecology 1 Plant Health Care 1 and Growing Solutions. These organizations are committed to pro­ moting education about improving the health of plants by environ­ mentally safe methods that are reminiscent of a natural system.

On June 15 1 a similar workshop for Lotusland members will offer the z 0 opportunity to learn how to incorpo­ ~ ;::J rate practices ""f.-1..1 into home landscape maintenance. ~ u0 More information and registration Lotus/andfern garden specialist jay Hinkle demonstratesmethods of usingorganic matter to materials will be in the spring workshopparticipants. newsletter. -Connie Buxton Newto theCollectiolLS 111Memoriam

FOURINTERESTING VARIETIES of the well­ known asparagus fern (Protasparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri') have been growing in the Lotusland nursery for a year and will soon be ready to plant in the cycad garden to add some softening to the stone borders of the Encepha!artosbeds, for a similar effect to that pictured . The seeds were acquired through a seed list jointly produced by K.irstenbosch National Botanical Gardens of South Africa and The Botanical Society of South Africa. Lotusland is an institu ­ tional member of the latter. Protasparagusdensiflorus 'Cwebe' Georgeand PoneyEagleton. has dark green leaves on arching branches and new growth, which is LOTVSLANDLOST A GOODFRIEND and a contrasting copper color. Bright red talented docent when Poney Eagleton berries follow its small, fragrant passed away on November 8. white 8-owers. P densiflorus'Mazeppa' Poney was a member of the 1993 resembles its familiar relative but has docent training class and enhanced a more compact form, and cultivar the experiences of hundreds of ~ 'Flagstaff' is a spreading, low-growing visitors through the years as she > groundcover. The most unusual of the shared her knowledge of Lotusland's The asparagusfern (Protasparagus group is Protasparagusvirgatus, which densiflorus 'Sprengeri?in the cycadgarden. plantings and history while show ing The new varietiesto be plantedin the spring has soft, finely divided foliage that them Madame Walska's garden. willdo a similarjob of softeningthe rock could easily be mistaken for a fern. Her warmth and smile will be bordersand complementingthe cycads. -Jennifer \Ylilbanks missed by all of us. LotusFestKudos artd Tha11Rs

IN A DEPARTUREfrom our format for with an enthralling presentation of 2000, this year's LotusFest was a full Japanese drumming . Eye of the Day day of educational presentations on in Carp int eria donated a popular all things aquatic. We would like to raffle item: a beautiful ceramic pot thank all those who presented talks, filled w ith aquatic plants from gave demonstrations, and set up Lotusland's ponds. Earthworks' dis­ displays. Karen Coberly and Dean play of stone table fountains and Cornell of Santa Barbara Water benches added an enticing element Garden Care demonstrated water lily filtration. Dan Miller talked about to the day. Lotusland staff and vol­ propagation and brought displays of koi and their care. Dr. Larry Friesen unteers provided everything from several tub gardens. Penn Davis and from Santa Barbara City College informative displays of the aquatics Randy Baldwin of San Marcos led a hands-on nature photography growing in our ponds (special thanks Growers set up a display of marginal session; and Dr. Bob Cummings, also to Mike Jimenez and Dorothy Shaner) l aquatic plants, wh.ich Penn aptly from Santa Barbara City College, gave to a lecture on lotuses by Virginia described to the interested crowd. a slide talk on algae and pond biology. Hayes and all the tasks of set up and Pond construction expert Bruce Raph Togen Daiko of Oxnard gener­ clean up. of Town and Country Waterscapes ously donated their time and talent Thanks to all for a great day! gave a presentation on pumps and by entertaining guests during lunch -Virginia Hayes WHEN IT COMESTIME to train new Her own gardening experiences

Lotusland docents 1 many talented 1 began after she married her husband

dedicated and experienced docents Kent 1 whom she met on a blind date offer their help. Among this group arranged by one of her UC Berkeley one can always expect to find sorority sisters. The two rented a

Nancy Wood 1 a Lotusland docent for home that included a large back almost six years. She is extremely yard. Having zero gardening experi­ knowledgeable 1 has a spirited sense ence between them 1 they mistakenly of humor 1 and is a tremendous asset planted the sack of 1ye grass seed they to Lotusland 1s volunteer program. found in the garage of the home.

Always interested in learning 1 she Because it was the dead of summer, regularly attends lectures at the their efforts only produced crabgrass. garden and willingly offers support Since that discouraging experi­ and encouragement to new docents ence more than 35 years ago I Nancy in training. and Kent have come a long way, Nancy was born in New York honing their landscaping skills and

City and raised in La Jolla1 California. creating lovely gardens in each house succulents 1 agaves 1 and aloes. After After graduating from La Jolla High they have lived. Before moving six years of working on their gardens

Schoot she went on to UC Berkeley permanently from Calabasas to Santa together 1 Nancy agrees that his where she found her niche as a Barbara in 1996, they were week­ gardens are more fun. Speech and Drama major. enders with a townhouse. They found Nancy estimates that she spends Her love of gardening began as a that they were always bringing their about 20 hours each week in her 11 11 young child when she followed her sick plants up to their plant hospital own garden 1 and we know she grandfather around his garden in Santa Barbara. Nancy says that spends many hours each week in the each morning before he left for the they decided to make Santa Barbara gardens at Lotusland. Somehow she train station. She was fascinated by their home because of their shared finds the time for her many other the speed at which he could collect a passion for gardening. The two community activities. Serving as a jarful of Japanese beetles. Her fond remodeled a house in the Sheffield board member of the Santa Barbara memories of his rose garden stayed Reservoir area and created several Rose Society for four years 1 she has with her until later 1 as an aduk she stunning gardens on the one and one acted as editor of its newsletter for decided to try her hand at creating a half acre grounds that surround their the past year. In addition 1 she serves rose garden for herself. beautiful home. as a board member for the Santa

Avid art collectors I they were Barbara Horticultural Society and as introduced to Lotusland in 1993 by Vice President on the Women 1s Board gallery owner, Ellen Easton. Nancy of the Community Arts Music Asso­ admits that Lotusland has been ciation (CAMA). An active member 1 much of the inspiration for several of of the Coastal Ouilters Guild 1 her own gardens. She is mad about Nancy also finds time to express her roses, with more than 150 in her creativity with quilt making. collection. She and Kent have a We are so fortunate to have policy: Bloom or Doom. They give Nancy as a volunteer at Lotusland each new rose a three-year trial and as a member of the Lotus

period and if, in that time 1 they Society as well. As one of our most

discover that the plant is more dedicated volunteers 1 she claims that trouble than pleasure, the plant is she gets more from Lotusland than u shovel pruned" to make way for a she gives. We are truly thankful for different one. Kent is devoted to the service she provides. Considering what he deems 11the weird plants. 11 all of the organizations in which she

He painstakingly removed four tons participates 1 we are grateful that she

of prickly pear cacti on the property emphatically states that for her 1 11 Nancy Wood conductsa tourfor prospective to make room for his personal Lotusland is number one 1 and 11 new docents. collections of cacti, euphorbia 1 always will be. -Debbie Hild Birdir1gat Lotuslar1d \ JEFFCHEMNICK, Lotusland volunteer, cycad expert and fanatic birder, will team with Executive Director Steven Timbrook to lead a winter bird walk at Lotusland on Saturday morning, January 12, 2002. Jeff has built an impressive life list while birding the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia, and Steve has caught up on his continent list, having added Asia since we last did this walk in January 2000, but is still behind on his bird list. Both know their local birds and Lotusland well, and look forward to flushing out the garden's avifauna with any interested birders. Beginners are welcome, and we will have three pairs of binoculars to loan if you need them . Please use the coupon on page 11 ConnieBuxton and Steven Timbrookcan't find theseJapanese garden cranes in theirbirding to register. -Steven Timbrook fieldguides. o t:ightrsser1tial Results \1our \X/illCar1 Accomplish for You

REGARDLESSOF YOUR SITUATION or 6. You can reduce (or perhaps even favorite destination for visitors from your estate size, your will is perhaps eliminate) estate taxes and reduce both the community and around the the most important document you taxes in a survivor's estate. world. Open to the public since will create. A thoughtfully crafted will 7. A pour-over will can transfer left­ 1993, Lotusland serves a broad range expresses your wishes and values and over assets to your living trust, of audiences, including local school­ effectively provides for the people bypassing probate. children, who enjoy this garden that and charitable causes, such as 8. A tax-deductible bequest in your educates and delights . Lotusland, that are important to you. will is a simple, flexible way to For information about The Lotus Unfortunately, writing a will is leave a meaningful legacy for Society and tax-effective ways that also something we tend to put off. Ganna Walska Lotusland and you can include Lotusland in your Here are eight important reasons that other favorite charities. estate plan, please contact Anne you need a will: Dewey, Development Director, at In May 2001, Congress enacted 969-3767, extension 105. 1. Without a will, California law­ legislation that significantly reduces not you - determines how, when, the amount of taxes paid by most WHEN SHOULDYOU and to whom your property is Americans. As a result, many of us distributed. will find we have increased freedom UPDATEYOUR WILL? 2. With a will, you-not the state­ to spend, save, and give our assets DON'T FORGETTO REVIEWand update name the guardian to raise your to others in ways that are more in your will whenever. .. minor children. keeping with our personal priorities. • Tax laws change 3. You can name your executor to Providing for heirs is a priority in • You move to another state manage and settle your estate. any estate plan. Charitable organiza­ • Your executor no longer can serve ( 4. You can pass down specific items tions receive estate distributions when • Your marital status changes \.....I such as heirlooms, art objects, donors wish to assure that a mission • You need to change guardians jewelry, or real estate. close to their hearts will be helped. • Your financial status changes 5. You can create trusts to provide When you support Lotusland • Needs of your heirs change for your spouse, children, and through your estate plan, you support • You inherit property others-including charities. an unrivaled botanic treasure and a • Your charitable interests change ON OCTOBER22, a commemorative plaque, honoring the Gavit family's contribution to the estate we now know as Lotusland, was installed at the main house entrance. The main house, the pavilion, the , and other important garden design elements plus many of the outbuild­ ings were constructed in the 1920s during the 11Gavit era.JJ The Gavit family named the estate CuestaLinda, which Madame Walska changed to Lotusland after her purchase of the Docenttrainees and staff enjoya plaque unveilingceremony 1 honoringthe Gavit Family1 property in 1941. conductedby Lotus/andExecutive Director Steven Timbrook. rg1 awesCelebrates Ter1 Years at Lotuslr1d

goals. In recent years} she extended endar listing for details about this the database to include entering data series and the Private Garden Tours. on a digital map of the property. In 1995 and 1996, Virginia was In 1998-99, Virginia coordinated consultant on three books publisheu the design and launch of the Lotus­ by Pantheon Books: Dry Climate

land website (www.lotusland.org). Gardening1 Oriental Gardening1 and The Associate Curator of the Living Water Gardening;from 1996 to 1998}

Collection} Jennifer Wilbanks J main­ she was the editor of Santa Barbara tains the website with input from Seasons,a semi-annual publication of Virginia and other staff members. the Horticultural Consortium of Santa Lotusland has a world-class col­ Barbara. Her artic-le titled 11Floral lection of cycads with more than 170 Development of Nelumbo nucifera species represented. In January of this (NelumbonaceaeY co-authored by THE CURATORof the Living Collection year, Virginia was able to participate Edward L. Schneider and Sherwin was the first new position created at in LotuslandJs inaugural collecting Carlquist appeared in the International Lotusland when it made its transition trip to assess cycad populations in Journal of Plant Science in 2000. In from a private to a public garden. In eastern Mexico. Members will have January 2001} she was honored by January 1992}Virginia Hayes accepted an opportunity to hear all about the being appointed to the International that position and celebrates her tenth trip when she and Jeff Chemnick Cultivar Registration Authority for anniversary at Lotusland in January present an illustrated slide talk on Nelumbo by the International Society of 2002. As a cause for further cele­ May 4. for Horticultural Science under the bration, Virginia expects to receive In 1995} Virginia initiated what sponsorship of the International her Master of Arts in Evolutionary has proven to be a very popular Water Lily and Water Gardening Biology from UC Santa Barbara in series of Private Garden Tours that Society. In addition to these scholar­ January. Her thesis is titled Floral give members and their guests access ly accomplishments} she writes a Developmentof Nelumbo: ivlicrographic to spectacular private gardens in weekly column, 11Gardening/ for the and StatisticalAnalysis of Variationamong Santa Barbara and beyond. Each Santa BarbaraIndependent. Wild-typeFlowers and Double Cultivars. summer Virginia coordinates an VirginiaJs dedication and love of Virginia is responsible for decid­ event that focuses on the lotus and the Garden have been an important ing what new plants will be added to other water plants. This coming year, part of LotuslandJs growth ano the collection and for maintaining she will inaugurate an Aquatic Lecture change during the past ten years. We Lotusland's plant record database, an Series that features talks on water congratulate her for her multitude of invaluable aid for furthering our edu­ gardening and the practicalities of accomplishments and look forward cationat conservation} and research growing aquatic plants. See the cal- to the next ten years. Give the PerfectGift This HolidaLJ ... A Friends of LotuslandAnnual Membership

Every Gift Membership ordered in December will include a copy of the beautiful book titled Carma Walska Lotusland: The Garden and its Creators by Sharon Crawford.

For details, see the enclosure inside your Fall 2001 edition of the Lotus/and Newsletter ForMe mbers or call the Membership Department at (805) 969-3767 and speak with Bambi Leonard at extension 120 or Marilyn Foreman at extension 115.

Frier1ds of Lotuslar1d We Welcome New Members Who Joif\t d in August September, OcJ-obtr 2001

LEVEL I Mr. Josh Farrell Ms. Alison McPherson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Aaron Ms. S. E. Fisher Ms. Donna Meade Mr. & Mrs. JimAlexander Ms. Sarah Fitzgerald Dr. & Mrs. Robert Merin Ms. Charlotte Alton Ms. Mary Fleming Mr. & Mrs. Manfred G. Michelson Mr. & Mrs. David Anderson Mr. Geno Galindo Ms. Eve Miller Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Barbera Ms. Ann Gautier Ms. Lynn Miller Dr. Don A. Belt Ms. Christine Good Mrs. Marcia Milo vis. Lois Bennett Ms. PatriciaHausmann Mr. & Mrs. Sanjit K. Mitra Ms. Ma1y Pauline Bergseid Mr. Ryan Hayward Ms. Catherine Monet Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Bevan Ms. Mary Heiss Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Morelli Ms. Jude Bijou Miss Jeanne R. Hohly Ms. Donna M. Mosby Ms. Laura Bishop Mr. Brent Holland Ms. Carol Newman Mrs. Gayle Bower Mrs. Kathleen Howell Mrs. Joy Niehaus Mr. & Mrs. Roy M. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Mark Huff Ms. Kathy Nugent Mr. & Mrs. Richard Browne Ms. L. Murray Jamison Ms. Linda W. Nyquist Mrs. Laurie Brunkow Ms. Jan Johnson Ms. Letitia O'Connor & Dr. & Mrs. William F.Burgos Mr. & Mrs. John F.Ka zmer Mr. Dana Levy Ms. LeslieBurkhardt Mr. & Mrs. Weldon Keating Ms. Jesse Paez & Ms. Brenda M. Byers Mr. & Mrs. Mike Kemp Ms. Rickey Farbman Mr. & Mrs. Louis Carson Ms. Sharon Krautkremer Mrs. Carolyn Pappas Ms. Shih Chen Mr. Ian Kravitz Ms. Linda Proud & Mr. Ken Hubbard Mr. Richard W. Christensen Mr. & Mrs. Roger Kritz Ms. Joann Redding Mrs. Lisa Cohen Mrs. Patricia Kruse Ms. Mindy Rosenblatt & Ms. Sue Colin, Ph.D. Mr. Sceve Lever Ms. EvelynJacob Mr. & Mrs. Michael Collins Ms. Martha Levy Mr. Bruce Rudd Ms. Laura Cooper & Ms. Sandy Lewis Mr. David Saenz Mr. Nick Taggart Mr. & Mrs. W. Richard Lippeatt Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sanchez Mrs. Fiona Copeland Ms. Ann Lippincott & Dr. & Mrs. Jagan Sharma Mrs. Michelle Crane Mr. Ned Emerson Mrs. Jennifer Simchowitz Miss Laura Crescentini Ms. Theresa Lueck & Mr. Tim Hogan Mr. & Mrs. Gene Sinser Mr. Ralph M. Daniel Mrs. Kitty Lynn Ms. Grace Skidmore, Ms. Alison Daniels & Family Mr. & Mrs. Bruce MacCallum Opryland Hotel Florida Ms. Jennifer De Leon Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mann Ms. Margaret Smith ( Ms. Dana DiCroce-Hartley Mr. & Mrs. William Marlatt Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Squier \, .his. Christina Djemaes & Mr. James W. Martin Mr. & Mrs. John Steed Mr. Marc Vraciu Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Martin Mr. & Mrs. George Suski Ms. Jane S. Dyruff Mr. & Mrs. Paul Masiel Mr. Lawrence Szabo Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Ellenberg Mr. & Mrs. Tom H. McCasland Ms. Terri Taber Mr. & Mrs. Nat Ellias Ms. Suzie McK.ig Continuedon page 10 Mrs. Pat Tabidian Mr. & Mrs. Donald Maharam Ms. Noreen Theede Ms. Kim McCarthy Ms. Susie Thomason Mrs. Kathleen M. McComb MembersWho Have Ms. Alison Till-Harris Ms. Julie Milligan IncreasedTheir Mr. Stuart Tucker Mr. & Mrs. John Moffett Mr. & Mrs. Don Van Buren Ms. Vivienne Moody Levelof Support Ms. Charlotte Van Weeghel Mr. Baker Moore AugustSeptember, Mr. & Mrs. John K. Venable Mr. & Mrs. Jim Muse Mr. Sherman Vincent Mr. & Mrs. Jim Perry October2001 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Vitamante Mr. & Mrs. Martin Plummer Mr. & Mrs. Craig Wakamiya Mrs. Carmen Raziano LEVEL II Mr. & Mrs. Al Ward Mr. & Mrs. Stefan Riesenfeld Mr. & Mrs. Martin Fuchs Ms. Margaret Tina Watman Mr. & Mrs. Max Ruston Ms. Debbie Green Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wolf Mrs. Kathleen Southard Ms. Michel Hobel Ms. May C. Woo Ms. Josie Sutton Ms. Eve Leeds Ms. Waltraud Woolf Mr. & Mrs. Richard Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Randal Phillips Mr. & Mrs. David Wright Mrs. Georgette Topakas-Hicks Ms. Marilyn Wulliger Mr. & Mrs. Russell Trenholme LEVEL Ill Mr. & Mrs. George Wyllie Ms. Laura Waisler Mr. & Mrs. Robert Power Ms. Kristine Yunka Mr. Lawrence B. Wohl Mr. & Mrs. Richard Schutte Miss Stefany Yunka Mr. & Mrs. Philip Wyatt Ms. Suzanne M. Tucker & Ms. Joanne Zivich & Mr. Tim Marks Mr. Michael 0 1Daniel LEVEL Ill Mr. & Mrs. Peter Benedek LEVEL IV LEVEL U Ms. Susan Laughlin Mr. & Mrs. John Bowen Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Allen Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Maison Ms. Kathleen Palmer Mr. & Mrs. Dan Boczek Mrs. Helen Wiley Ms. Alexandra Parent Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Boss Mrs. Elman R. Service Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Botnick LEVEL IV Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Stonnington Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Boyle Mr. & Mrs. Les Charles Mrs. Margaret Bragg Drs. David & Karen Davidson LEVEL V Mr. & Mrs. Scott Brittingham Mr. & Mrs. John DeGroot

MANY LoTtJSLANDE VENTSare open to non-members, so let your friends and neighbors know about the great activities we offer. Children are welcome at many events, and Family T0ur days are scheduled twice every month (see the last item in the listing). We hope you will enjoy the year 2002 at Lotusland.

SoturdotJ,Jonuort1 5 SoturdOLJ,April 27 show of their trip followed by Self-guided tours fot all Members Spring Garden Tour refreshments on the patio. 1:30-4 :00 PM for Members Members $25/non-members $30 Members $15 or use admission 9:00 AM-4:00 pm (members may use one pass for pass . Call 969-9990for reserva­ Private gardens tour with $15 off the lecture). Use the tions 9 AM-NOON, M-F. Lotusland's Curator of the coupon in the spring newslette r SoturdOLJ,JonuorlJ 12 Living Collection, Virginia Hayes. to sign up . 1ncludes lunch . Members $85; Birdingat Lotuslandwith Jeff Saturd

00 r n Continued SaturdalJ,June 15 Sc1turdc1lJ,Juh.J 23 November 15 SustainabilityWorkshop for Members Lotus/and Celebrates Garden is closed to regular tours 10:00 AM-4:00 PM A magicalevent! until February 19. This hands-on workshop will be 4:00-8:00 PM an ((everyman's guide" to sustain­ Lotusland's annual gala event; SaturdcllJ,December 7 able landscaping. Participants will invitations will be mailed to all Holiday shopping and learn how to incorporate sustain­ members in June. Self-guided Tours able landscape practices into their 1:30-4:00 PM own garden maintenance and let SaturdcllJ,August J Members $15 or free admission Self-guidedtours for all Members nature do the work for them. Look pass; non-members $20. Beginning 1:30-4:30 PM for information and registration October 1, call 969-9990 for reser­ Members $15 or use admission materials in the spring newsletter. vations 9 AM-NOON, M-F. pass. Call 969-9990 for reservations Frid