' ~4~- NE\XISLETTER FOR MEMBERS • VOLUME 9 NO. 4 ~ Wlf\lT ER 2000
DLJnamicDirt BLJVIRG INIAHAYcS
WE'REso EXCITED. We've learned that Improvingthe soiland maintaining we have millions of friends and allies conditionsfavorable to healthysoil are hiding out in our soil that collectively the mostimportant components of Lotusland'ssustainable garden do more for the hea lth of our plants program.Other components include than we could probably ever do . insectecology practices to encourage Healthy plants depend on hea lthy beneficialpredators . soil. It may sound funny to talk about hea lthy soil, but there is a Here (clockwisefrom top) bene ficialinsects are co(/ectedwith a comp lex web of bene ficial lifeforms ''bug-vacuum"from our insectary, in na tive soils that we have been composttea is producedin a fifiy learning to encourage and feed in our ga/1011brewer, and Mycorrhizea, cultivated gardens . or beneficialsoil fungl are injected Continuedon page2 into the soil.
IN THIS ISSUE DLJnamic Dirt Givea Giff of Lotusland 7 Gardensof SantaBarbara -4 EducationalOutreach 3 Book Signingand Art Sale ReceivesGrants Annual Appeal 2000 -4 LotuslandReceives Green Award 3 HorticulturalHappenings 5 Springtime in the Napa 9 New to the Collections 6 and SonomaValleLJs MadameGanna Walska 6 Admission Fee to Increase 9 An Illustrated Lecture on JanuarLJI New Grounds/MaintenanceStaff 7 2001 MemberEvents II that one teaspoon of healthy soil THE Lo1USLAND NEWSLETTERFoR MEMBERS is publishedby contains about 600 million bacteria? CarmaWalskaLotusland Eoundation There can be 150 to 500 feet of 695 Ashley Road fungal hyphae (the strands of cells SantaBarbara, ·California 9$108 (805)969-3161 that make up the vegetative body of a fungus), 10,000 protozoa, 20 Boatd of Trustees to 30 beneficial nematodes and RobertEmmons 1 President MerrylBrown several thousand mites, spring ElizabethW. Dake tails, and other microarthropods WilliamW. • Drewry ArthurR. Gaudi in this same teaspoon of soil. Each : AnrieW.Jones of these organisms has a vital role HarryW. Kolb to play in the soil ecology. StanyaOwen PamelaB. Pesenti· The food chain in the soil starts David Potter with organic material that rains MichaelTowbes down on the soil surface from the CarolL. Valentine Apriln Walstad . plants above. Some of the major movers of this organic stuff down Steven Tiinbr6okPh.D. Many plants depend on fungi to help 1 into the soil are earthworms. Night ExecutiveDirector. · extractnutrients from soil. Here 1 treeroots Anne Dewey;·CFRE · crawlers make permanent vertical connectto the symbioticmycorrhizal structure Directorof Developtrient burrows and, along with other and fungal hyphae radiatinginto the soil. VirginiaHayes worms that forage horizontally, can .Curatorof theLiving Collection break down 3,000 to 5,000 pounds of roots of plants. Once the organic Mikeiven leaves per acre per year. Not only do debris is in reach of our friends they GroundsSuperintendent Connie\Buxton · .· · .. ; these soil miners recycle nutrients, but begin their feast. Some of the bacteria hiuwtio}zand VolunteerCoordinator. they also improve the structure of the and fungi dine directly on the leaf . MargueriteGarno soil by creating pores for the water and litter releasing nitrogen through their Administrativeand VisitorServices oxygen required by plant roots. Soil waste. Protozoa and nematodes are with only two percent organic mat beneficiaries of these waste products, AmandaJones1 Editor LindseDavis, Destgn ter has a reserve of 2000 pounds of but may also graze on the producers. PNntedby VeI1turaPrinting nitrogen per acre. The higher the Some of the microarthropods also £1)Prin~ed on recycled and.recyclable paper concentration of organic matter, the get into the predation act and feed -,,,,;:_,;\~ higher the reserve of nitrogen. on fungi. Taken together, these Continuedfrom page 1 So what's the big deal with all the beneficial organisms release nitrogen You probably know that earth rest of these little guys? By digesting in a form available to plants, out worms are common in rich soil-as the organic matter, they recycle compete the disease-producing kinds, many as 50 to 150 worms per square nitrogen back into the soil where it produce substances that suppress yard of soil surface. But did you know can be picked up and used by the or kill their pathogenic foes, or eat them outright. But wait, there is one more com ponent of this amazing web of life that greatly enhances the abilities of plant roots to feed the plant. Another class of fungt the mycorrhizal fungi, form symbiotic relationships with plants. Ectomycorrhizae colonize the outside of fine absorbing roots and benefit such woody plants as oaks, pines, and other trees and shrubs. Another group of endomycorrhizae actually live inside the roots of cacti, grasses, less woody shrubs, and others. In exchange for a good habitat in which to thrive (they die within Good compostis an essentialingredient of improvedsoil or composttea. Here Lotusland1s 24 to 48 hours if not in contact with maturecompost is screenedprior to use in the gardenor the composttea brewer. healthy roots), these fungi vastly in- • Composting and reincorporating compost into the garden. Proper composting of organic waste reduces landfill requirements and provides a source of weed-free organic material that contains an enormous number of beneficial soil organisms. All com postable material from the garden is incorporated into on-site compost piles or separated for further grinding and composting at the county facility. • Compost tea is applied to plants in areas difficult or impossible to mulch in the regular fashion. Extracts of compost in water contain as much as 80% of the beneficial organisms Earthwormsgenerate tons of castsper acreeach year, dramatically altering soil structure. present in compost. Compost tea is made in a specially designed brewer crease the surface area available for in subsequent irrigations. So how can for dilution and application through absorption of water and nutrients. we break out of this deadly cycle? out the garden. Seedling trees inoculated with mycor The first step is to increase the We have also discontinued the rhizae have been shown to have 700 organic content of the soil. At Lotus use of chemical fertilizers (and pesti percent greater absorptive capacity land we employ several strategies cides) that degrade the soil food web than those without the fungi. to do this: and are adding mycorrhizal fungi As you can probably guess, some • Mulching by layering compost, during planting and to established of our regular gardening practices do wood chips, or any organic material plants with intact roots. not contribute to maintenance of this on the soil surface. Mulching discour Taken together, our efforts to ( \oil food web . In face some are down ages weeds, reduces water loss, and enhance the soil food web by mulch right detrimental to the health of our increases the organic component of ing and composting, to use fertilizer soils. Raking and blowing leaves the soil, providing microorganisms responsibly, and to inoculate soil from the soil removes the primary with a source of food . Wood chips with beneficial microorganisms will source of organic matter that nor are generated from pruning at the result in healthier soil and healthier mally would be returned to the soil. garden and supplemented by material plants. An added benefit will be in Applying inorganic fertilizers in high from local tree trimmers. "Dump the knowledge that we are contribut concentrations can kill many of these mulch/ partially composted green ing positively to our community and beneficial organisms. Tilling the soil waste from the county's green waste environment. This is the essence of also upsets this balance, killing earth recycling effort, is also used . gardening susta inably. worms and exposing other organisms to the sun and air. Soil that has been regularly fertilized and sprayed with pesticides will contain only 100 or so bacteria per teaspoon, only disease causing fungi, root -feeding nema todes, no microarthropods, and very few mycorrhizae. With no reserve of organic material and no organisms to recycle it into usable plant food, it's no wonder growers feel the need to add more and more fertilizers. It is these fertilizers that become the number one pollutant of our ground water. A small percentage of the - nitrogen is taken up by the plant when it is first applied, but because there is nothing else in the soil to Most nematodesin the soilare no1plant parasites.Beneficial nematodes help controldisease hold on to it, it is rapidly leached out and cyclenutrients. e 0 NTA BARBARA Boo Sig Sa
~ ::e ~ Q Q ~ z '------'------'------'--=~ Publisherand galleryowner Ellen Easton (on lefi)chats with garden Patronof the arts Dellie Woodringenjoys the artworkthat was featured 1 designerIsabelle Creene 1 who is holdinga copy of Ellens new book in Gardens of Santa Barbara and offeredfor sale at the booksigning. Gardens of Santa Barbara at the Lotus/andbooksigning and art sale The event was a fund-raisingsuccess for Lotus/andand a beautiful on October7th. afiernoonin the gardendespite overcast skies.
AuthorsSharon Crawfordand EricT Haskell wereavailable to sign
copiesof Gardens of Santa Barbara. Sharon1 who wrotethe text; also authoredGanna Walska Lotusland-The Garden and Its Creators. a professorof Frenchand Humanitiesat Scripps Gardens of Santa Barbara and the originalart ft'omthe book-as
College1 wrotethe prefaceand regaledguests at the event with a well as the deliciousfood and wine-were a great hit with the nearly delightfuland informativepresentation in the TheatreCarden. 500 guests who attendedthe October7th event.
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Several.Echinocactus grusoni..i were severelydamaged when the .E.ingens fell. Newto the CollectiortS
JOININGTHE RANKSof cycad seedlings Range of mountains along the happily growing in our nursery are a eastern coast of New South Wales. group of Macrozamia species from Macrozamiadiplomera 1 M. polymorpha, seed collected in the wild in New and M. glaucophyllaall occur on the South Wales, Australia. All the seed western side of the mountains in dry was donated to Lotusland by Bruce sclerophyll woodlands (eucalyptus and Suzi Ironmonger of the Cycad and other dry-growing shrubs and Center in Bonsall, California. On two herbs). Their ranges most likely de different trips to Australia, the Iron termined by different soil types, they mongers visited a variety of habitats occurred within a few kilometers of on both sides of the Great Dividing each other, but not together in one site. All three species have under ground stems so that the aspect of the plant is of a rosette of leaves Macrozamia montana in habitat. emerging from ground level. M. glaucophylla,as its name implies, is the known only from a small area of most striking species with gray-green northern coastal New South Wales to blue leaflets on slightly arching where it is locally abundant on steep stems. M. polymorphaand JV!.glauco slopes. The forests in this area can be phylla are relatively rare in cultivation dense and the soils may be rocky and were only officially described as and poor. M. johnsoniihas been in species in 1998. cultivation for some time, and there Two other species were collected is already a handsome large specimen on the eastern side of the mountains. in the cycad garden at Lotusland. M. montana(also a newly described Renovations to the Australian species) grows in wet forests on the section of the cycad garden are under ridges along two rivers. It, too, has a way, and these young plants will be subterranean stem from which stiff added to the new beds when they Macrozamia johnsonii in habitat. dark green leaves arise. M. johnsoniiis reach a suitable size. -Virginia Hayes
MadameCicH\r1a WalsRa AN ILLUSTRATEDLECTURE ON LOTUSLAND'SCREATOR SATURDAY,MARCH 17, 2:00 PM
BORNHANNA PUACZ in Czarist Russia Breathtakingly beautifut whimsicat in 188~ Madame Ganna Walska's outlandish, bold; these terms have fascinating life as a woman of the been used to describe both Madame world enthralled the newspaper and the gardens she fashioned at reading public of the time. This self Lotusland. proclaimed II enemy of the average" Please join us for an in-depth embarked upon an operatic career as look at Walska's life with this slide a young woman with a passion that presentation by Lotusland historian would later manifest itself in her Janet Eastman. Memorabilia from incredible gardens. Her teenaged the archives will be on display for elopement with a Russian Count this rare occasion, and champagne heralded a series of six marriages, all and hors d' oeuvres will be served but one of them to wealthy men, the terrace following the presenta affording her a sizeable estate and tion. Cost is $25 for Members and the means to indulge her creative $30 for Nonmembers. Please use the fantasies using plants as a medium. coupon on page 11. Newto theGrouf\ds of\d Maif\tef\of\ce Staff
ROBERT BLAHA is Lotusland's new Jim Griswold 's love of plants Facilities and Equipment Maintenance stems from five generations of family Supervisor. The position is respon farmers that include orange growers sible for providing required main in Fillmore, California. A graduate of tenance, repairs, and/or construction UCSB, Jim's varied experiences in of equipment and facilities at Lotus clude work at a private organic vege land. Robert comes to Lotusland with table and ornamental garden, territory a vast array of experience in manage sales manager Eora software company, ment and maintenance and an a safety diver on a scuba dive boat, expressed willingness to "take on the and a volunteer counselor at a camp challenge of fixing most anything." for inner city youth . Jim's primary With Mike Furner, a 21-year Lotus responsibilities at Lotusland are the land grounds staff member, as his Australian garden/visitor center area assistant, Robert quickly discovered and the theater garden . -Mike lven the variety of his job responsibilities and was able to put his knowledge, skills, and experience to good use. One of Robert's first jobs was arranging power supplies for 30 or so Mike Jimenez and Jim Griswold decorative topia1y frames wrapped accepted grounds staff positions and with twinkle lights for Lotus/and began work on the same day last Celebrates.Now that wasn't specified March. Mike grew up in Santa Maria in the job description! and came to Lotusland after three ( years as the nursery department v manager at Orchard Supply Hardware in Goleta. Mike continues to pursue completion of the Environmental Horticulture program at SBCC. He enjoys camping, fishing, and playing music with his friends. He is respon sible for the care and maintenance of Lotusland's water gardens and sur- ~ rounding areas, as well as various other team responsibilities. iiJIIIJllllfi ~
Givea HolidoLJGift of Lotusland
Do YOU KNOW SOMEONE who should be a member of Lotusland? A relative or friend who wants to visit ... this year. Someone special Robert is married; a native of whose life would be enhanced by our programs, events, lectures, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; graduated and volunteer opportunities? from UCSB summa cum laude; and enjoys hiking, backpacking, and the Consider making them a Friend of Lotusland . A special gift great outdoors. "I appreciate the Membership package will be sent to you or directly to the recipient, opportunity to work at such a special complete with literature on the garden and a gift card. place as Lotusland. I immediately felt ,welcomed by the staff and enjoy the For details, call (805) 969-3767, extension 230 and speak with comraderie of working as part of a Amanda Jones, Membership Coordinator. team. There are so many possibilities here, and I look forward to the many Membership fees benefit the garden and are fully tax-deductible. challenges ahead." Lotuslcn1dAwarded CJrar\ts for r1emer\tarLJSchool rdu catior\alOutr eachProgram (J
LOTUSLAND HAS BEEN AWARDED a $37,000 grant from the San ta Barbara Foundation and a $5,000 grant from the Bernst ein Family Fund to assist with its Elementary Sch ool Educa tional O utreach program . Targeting fourth grad e stu dents in San ta Barbara School D istrict eleme ntary sch oo ls, Lotusland's outrea ch curri culum connects with the &amework of district gu idelines for Life Science and focuses on the important role plan ts play in sustain ing life on earth. Specially trained docents give classroom presenta tions and tours of Lotusland . Seven schools currently participate in the program : Franklin, Pea body, McKinley, Roosevelt, Clevelan d, an d Lotusland's two neigh borhood schools, Col d Spring an d M ontec ito Union . Th e Santa Barbara Foundation grant, w hich provides funding for three years, will hel p locusland expand the program to eventually include all fou rth grade stu dents in Morefourth-graders like thesew ill be able to visit Lotus/andas part of our educational the San ta Barbara School Dis trict. outreachprogram, thanks togrants from r /Je Santa BarbaraFoundai ion and the Bernstein -Conn ie Buxton FamilyFund. Students learn about tire imporranr role plants play in sustai11i11glifeon earth.
Lotuslar\dR)ur\datior\ Receives theGreer\ Award
LOTUSLANDFOUN DATION was one of the recipients of a special award presented by a consortium of local environmental groups this year. The purpose of the Green Award is to recognize volun tary activities by companies and organizations in Santa Barbara County that result in cleaner air or water, less waste, less traffic , conservation of energy and natural resources, or reduced use of hazardous materials. The Green Award honors those organi zations who have demonstrated exceptional commitment or innovation above and beyond their primary mission. It was Lotusland's effort to promote the use of sustainable Santa Barbara gardening practices through training workshops, lectures , and tours for County local school children, combined with the sustainable practices already in place in the garden , that earned the presentation of this award . SPRINGTIME IN THE NAPA AND SONOMA VALLEYS: n A ~~;;, r?7-5~ MAY 7-11 OUR TOUR IS FILLEDw ith VlSlts to paradisiacal Napa and Sonoma gar dens unique in their beauty, unusua l in their plant selection, and imagina tive in their design and concludes with a visit to Filoli. Virginia Haye s, Lotusland's curator and staff botanis t will be along as horticultural advisor. Preliminary itineraries and reser vation forms were mailed co all members during the first week in Decembe r. If you did not receive this mailing or would like more informa tion, please contact Kathy O'Leary, tour coordinator, at (805) 967-7364.
LotuslandAdmission Fee to Increasein 200 I
1 L0TIJSLAN.0S ADMISSIONF EE will be raised from $10 to $15 per person beginning January 11 2001. This is the first increase in admission fees since Lotusland opened to the public in 1993. Costs affiliated with Visitor Services the computerized reservation system, confirmations, check and credit card processing, staffing for the Reservation Office, Garden Shop, Visitor Kiosk and Volunteer Services to train docents, garden maintenance have all increased over the years, and it1s time to bring the admission fees into balance with the operational costs of having more visitors in the garden. The free admission passes that members receive as part of their benefits will now be worth $15 each, and all old passes will be valid until you use them. Because of the increase in admission fees, Level I of the Friends l) of Lotusland will increase from $40 to $501 but all members at this Level will be given a one-year ability to renew at $40, which will be explained in the renewal letters . Due to popular demand , we are also adding a new level Nat $2,500 to the categories of memberships available . For more information, please call Membership
Coordinator Amanda Jones at 969-37671 ext. 230. Frie11dsof Lotusla11d WeWelcome f\lew Members Who Joi1ted ill September,October, November 2000 LEVEL I Ms. Barbara Silver Ms. Ronda Hathaway Mr. & Mrs. Craig Addis Ms. Charlotte N. Skiles Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Hromadka Ms. Lucille Ainge Ms. Karen Staples Ms. Linda Johnston Ms. Christine Amos A.J. Steinberg Ms. Jenifer Keefe Mr. Tim Andreas Ms. Cheri Steinkellner Ms. Saunie Krewson Ms. Debbie Arots Ms. Margaret G. Susman Mr. Mitchell Morehart Mr. J.A. Ted Baer Mr. & Mrs. Nick Tennis Ms. Claire Munz Mr. Peter Bailey Ms. Joan Thomas Ms. Maureen Murdock Ms. Virginia Barton Mr. & Mrs. Tom Thomas Ms. Katie O'Reilly Rogers Mr. & Mrs. John Boom Mr. Edward Vanegri Ms. Linda Oakley Mr. David Bourgeois Ms. Joan A. Von Kuhlberg Mr. & Mrs. Richard Palmer Ms. Sally A. Brady Mr. Robert Voorhees Mr. & Mrs. Saul Pick Ms. Karin Brinkley Mrs. Colleen Wallin Ms. Wendi Plenge Ms. Emma Brinkman Ms. Christine Warde Mr. Patrick Redman Ms. Anita Camacho Ms. Linda Weaver Mr. Renny Reynolds Ms. Rebeca J. Carpenter Mr. Michael Weaver Ms. Tanya Sparnicht Dr. & Mrs. Ted Chaffee Mr. & Mrs. Milton Weiner Ms. Lanis Ashford Speights Mr. Fred Chaimson Ms. Martha Wengert Ms. Jordana Stark Mr. & Mrs. Charles Clouse Ms. Diane Wondolouski Ms. Pamela Taylor Mr. Pedro Aguilar Corona Mr. Steve Wright Ms. Dorcas Thille Ms. Rosemary J. Dawley Ms. Leah Yenni Ms. Judith Villa Mr. and Mrs. Charles De L1Arbre Mr. & Mrs. John Walker Ms. Gabrielle Edwards LEVEL II Mr. & Mrs. John Weaver Mr. Derrik Eichelberger Ms. Louise Addis Ms. Elizabeth Weber Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Eigner Ms. Norma Bakalian Mr. & Mrs. David Wexler Ms. Mina Epacible Mr. & Mrs. Garin Bougie LEVEL Ill Ms. Gina Fiedel Ms. Elizabeth J. Brainard Ms. Nancy C. Fink Mr. Innis Bromfield Mr. & Mrs. Robert Consolo Ms. Connie Frawley Mr. & Mrs. Mark Brouillard Mr. & Mrs. Mel Harris Mr. William Frazier Ms. Pamela Burton Mr. & Mrs. John K. Pearcy Mrs. Leticia Garcia Mr. & Mrs. Paul Calderwood Mr. & Mrs. John Severson Ms. Maria Gilbert Ms. Shandra Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Joe Yzurdiaga Mr. & Mrs. Edward Girard Mr. & Mrs. Harv Champlin LEVEL IV Mr. Scott Goldstein Dr. Michael R. Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Bailey Mr. & Mrs. Donald Green Dr. Howard Cooperman Ms. Cathleen M. Griffin Mr. & Mrs. Richard Dallett Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Crawford Mr. & Mrs. Jim Drasdo Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Harvey Mr. & Mrs. Peter Daros Ms. Ethel Hayman Dr. & Mrs. Allen J. Enlow Mr. Don Henley Ms. Sheila Hollingshead Mr. & Mrs. Clark Ficke Ms. Katharine Ingram Ms. Margaret Fletcher GARDENBENEFACTOR Ms. Robin Jacobs Ms. Kathryn V Gilbert Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Jim Kahan Mr. & Mrs. William Griffin Mr. & Mrs. John H. Sieter Mr. & Mrs. James J. Keenan Ms. Sally Kruger Ms. Ann Levitas Ms. Cathleen Lynch MembersWho Have l11creased Ms. Debbie Mackie Ms. Natalie McFadden TheirLevel of Support Mr. Donald A. McGilvray III September,October, November 2000 Mr. Michael Mekjian Mr. & Mrs. John Merrill Mr. & Mrs. Craig Messi LEVEL II Ms. April A. Strasbaugh Mr. & Mrs. Chris Mills Ms. Diane Baskin Ms. Barbara Wampole Mr. Thomas Morey Ms. Monica Bootcheck Mr. & Mrs. Dan Mulford Ms. Tari Boxwell LEVEL Ill Ms. Christine Myers Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Cole Mr. & Mrs. Curt Coughlin Ms. Lori Ann Pearson Ms. Nan Deal Mr. & Mrs. Richard N. Daily Ms. Florence Pelzell Dr. & Mrs. Allen J. Enlow Mr. & Mrs. Morrie Mr. Rudy Ramirez Ms. Terri Gough Mrs. Shirley Wilson Mr. Richard Renaldo Mr. & Mrs. James W. Markham Ms. Irene Rubalcaba Ms. A. Lea Phelps GARDENBENEFACTOR Mr. & Mrs. Bud Sandwall Mr. & Mrs. Barry Silverman Mrs. Edward R. Valentine Mr. Ira Schwartz r------~ ~ MadameGanna Walska GannaWalska Lotu slandRegistration Form An Illustrated Lecture PAYMENTMETHOD: on Lotusland's Creator D Check enclosed D VISA D MasterCard WithLOTU SLAND HISTORIAN Expiration date ___ Card number ______JANET EASTMAN Member name ______Address ______SaturdalJ, March 17,200 I ______Phone ______2:00 DM Signature ______$25.00/members $30.00/nonmembers Feesare refundable only if cancellationis received one week beforeclass or lecture. If minimumenrollment is not reached,classes and lecturesmay be canceled. Number of people attending __ _ No phone reservations, please. lvlail to: Ganna Walska Lotusland, Attn: Mem ber Events, Total enclosed $------695 Ashley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 L------~ Lotuslaf\d GratefullLJ ACRf\owledgesD of\atiof\S 2001 Member Events Seplember,Oc tober, November 2000 MANYL OTUSLANDEVENTS are open to non-members, DONATIONS so let your friends and neighbors know Mr. & Mrs. William H. Borthwick about the great activities we offer. Mrs. PatriciaA. Brooks And once again this year, we are offering Ms. Janet Brown Mr. Peter Edwards several oppor tunities to bring children to the garden .
Mr. Fred Kenyon Kids and grandk ids are welcome at many events 1 Drs. Kenneth Serkes & Margaret Bischel and Family Tour days are scheduled twice every month Mr. & Mrs. Harold Simmons Mr. & Mrs. Ron Spitaleri-Handlin (see th e last item in the listing). Mr. Richard Wilke We h ope you will enjoy the year 2001 at Lotusland . MEMORIALS Ms. Setsuko F.Furuike Soturdolj, Jonuorlj IJ Saturdo4,Apr il 14 in memory of Harold M. Sumida Self-guided Toursfo r All Members Pdvate Gardens with Curator Nancy and Dean Smith Virginia Hayes in memory of Robert M. Jones 1: 00-4 :30 PM Ms. Hania Tallmadge MEMBERS$15 or use admission 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM in memory of Marion Williams passes . Call 969-9990 for Private gardens tour with reservations 9 AM-noon . Lotusland's Curator of HONORING Collections . Includes lunch . Mary Ann Parachini& Frances Wolfe Soturd 001 mb r n Continued McllJ7-11 Sc1turda4,August II photographing gardens, both Springtime in the Napa and Sonoma Self-guided Tours for All Members famous and obscure. A celebrated Valleys:A Gardener1s Paradise 9:30 AM-NOON and sought-after speaker in her native England, she will present Contact tour coordinator Kathy MEMBERS$15 or use admission one of the award-winning, highly O'Leary at (805) 967-7264. pass. Call 969-9990 for reservations 9 AM-noon. entertaining lectures that have made her a must-see for English SundalJ,M<1lJ 20 Thursdalj, August 16 gardeners in the know. Followed Topiary Garden Ribbon Cutting Docent Tea by tea on the terrace. 4:00 PM 2:00 PM MEMBERS$25; NONMEMBERS$35. Madame Walska's topiary zoo will Become a Lotusland Docent! Use the coupon in the Fall be officially opened and dedicated Encourage friends to join you in newsletter to sign up. in honor of Carol Valentine. learning about our highly regarded Cocktails and hors d' oeuvres. docent training program. It's a Sc1turd<1lJ,December I By invitation only to donors of botanical and historical education. Holiday Shopping and Self-guided the Topiary Garden Campaign. Call 969-3767, ext. 227 for more Toursfor All Members information and to sign up. 1 :00-4:30 PM MEMBERS$15 or free admission Sc1turd<1lJ,June 23 Sc1turd<1lJ,August 25 pass; NONMEMBERS$20. Beginning Water Gardens with VirginiaHayes LotusFest October 1, call 969-9990 for 10:00 AM-4:00 PM 10:00 AM-4:00 PM reservations 9 AM-noon. Explore private water gardens with The 2nd annual festival to honor Lotusland's Curator of Collections. the lotus at the peak of their FAMILYTOURS Includes lunch. bloom. Entertainment, crafts, food. Remember, family tours for all MEMBERS$85, NONMEMBERS$95. ADULTMEMBERS $25; KIDSUNDER ages are offered the first Thursday Use the coupon in the Summer TEN$15; KIDSUNDER TWO free; morning of each month at 10:00 AM newsletter to sign up. ADULTNONMEMBERS $30. and the third Thursday afternoon Use the coupon in the Summer of each month at 1 :30 PM. Family newsletter to sign up. tours are kid and parent friendly Sundc14,JullJ 29 and are separate from regular Lotusland Celebrates Thursdalj, November 3 adult tours. 4:00-8:00 PM Illustrated lectureby British ADULTMEMBERS $15 or use Join us for Lotusland's premier HorticulturistMaggie Lamb admission passes ; CHILDRENUNDER fund-raising event-a not to miss! 2:00 PM TEN$10; CHILDRENUNDER TWO free. Invitations will be mailed to all Maggie Lamb has traveled the Call 969-9990 for reservations members in June. world over learning about and 9 AM-noon.