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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
team. Together. It is a powerful statement that we Contents Pre-purchased tickets and advance member passes only.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., last admission 4 p.m.
are not in the business of bifurcating the human Science .................... 2-3
experience, right brain vs. left brain. Instead, it Contact Us
Featured Garden ....... 4 General Information: 720-865-3500
points to a collaboration of disciplines to provide,
as our mission statement mentions, delight and Art Exploration .......... 5 Class Registration: 720-865-3580
enlightenment. Donations: 720-865-3528
Chatfield Farms ......... 6-7 Gift Shop: 720-865-3595
Art has many purposes – to mark important Membership Services: 720-865-3525
Membership ............ 8
events, convey a feeling, tell a story, to Private Events: 720-865-3551
immortalize observation. We use it to frighten Development ............. 9 Volunteering: 720-865-3609
and inspire, to worship and to motivate. Gardens Helen Fowler Library: 720-865-3570
Family Corner ............ 10
are in their own way an artform, horticulturists Gardening Help from Colorado Master Gardeners
co-creating environments with nature. When you Center for Global
Initiatives .................. 11 Kathryn Kalmbach Herbarium
incorporate pieces of bronze or glass, something
like a visual dance seems to happen. Programs at a Glance ... 12-13 Sam Mitchel Herbarium of Fungi
Editor: Tiffany Coleman
This magical combination leads to something Exhibitions, Art and
Graphic Designer: Nick Elias
else essential to public gardens – the attraction Learning Engagement ... 14-16
Photographer: Scott Dressel-Martin
of community. Most of the living tableaus change
Tours ........................ 17 The mission of Denver Botanic Gardens is to connect
slowly, by season or gradual shifting design.
people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky
An infusion of art, appealing to a variety of Horticulture ............... 18-19
Mountain region and similar regions around the world,
tastes, draws in new audiences who start with a providing delight and enlightenment to everyone.
Helen Fowler Library ... 20
connection to art and end up enthralled by plants.
The Shop at the
In countless ways, these conjoined expressions Gardens ................... 20
of human experience and imagination are at the
heart of all public gardens. Donor List ................. 21
The Gardens is grateful for funds from
Trustees .................... 21 the Scientific & Cultural Facilities
District (SCFD), which enable us to
Brian Vogt expand services and enhance the
Denver Botanic Gardens CEO Tributes .................... 22-23 quality of our programs and exhibits.
Science & Art, These natural history collections serve as an
invaluable tool for artists. The Gardens has
Spaces within the Center were designed to
bring art and science together, and to the
CURIOSITY AND WONDER
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
Botanical Art and Illustration. Our courses are and open work areas, we work within glass-
By Jennifer Ramp Neale, Ph.D., Director of Research & Conservation
in high demand and students take credits in walled spaces allowing more transparency to
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.
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ART
FEATURED GARDEN
EXPLORATION
Discover Your
Inner Artist
By Jessica Glombick, Manager of the
School of Botanical Art & Illustration
ART & SCIENCE MEET:
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
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
By Bridget Blomquist, Horticulturist Specialist
expressive way to complement formal training. 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
One of horticulture’s many exciting disciplines showcasing plant combinations driven by
What is Art Exploration? These made-for- for the subject. I found it enjoyable to
everyone courses are fine art offerings that learn about many aspects of historic
includes the art of garden design. Here, two color. These pockets of seasonal color and
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 techniques and apply that knowledge
which environmental offerings our steppe Materials and processes not used in traditional
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 inspired by the natural world—from collage to Whatever your artistic journey may be, the
movement and repetition. 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 five-week programs. They are open to anyone grown from a handful of staff and volunteers,
design. The renovation begins this fall and is
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
new life. One of the concepts implemented in While these courses are offered through about the science art of botanical illustration.
ours, demonstrating that world-class perennial
the original garden design will be retained: the School of Botanical Art & Illustration The School offers more than 160 illustration
borders happen in our region. We can’t
that of a Rocky Mountain aesthetic inspired by (SBAI), you do not need to be enrolled in the courses each year and the scientific rigor of
wait to show you what beauty is found in the
classic European perennial borders. Thus, the certificate program to participate. Take as few the certificate program isn’t changing. Thank
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.
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CHATFIELD FARMS
CREATIVITY IN YOUR GARDEN
By Cassie Doolittle, Horticulturist
Decades of Artful
perennial borders, which will re-seed to
Edible Landscapes be enjoyed next season. Mix some purple
Decades of Artful Inspiration
Inspiration
Edible landscapes are not a new concept, cabbages next to your dusty miller and orange
but they are certainly gaining in popularity. marigolds to make a stunning combination in Every 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 Every year,
pinks, reds, Iblues,
tend to designand
purples my many
gardens with pinks,which increases texture.
shades
people seeking ways to include them, but not buds and flowers. reds,
of blues,
green. purples
While andamany
I enjoy shades of
soft, creamy green. While
yellow,
in the traditional sense. Gone are the days of I enjoytypically
you’ll a soft, creamy yellow, you’ll
find it accenting typically find itFor my garden designs, I still struggled
my gardens,
Think seasonally and try interplanting cool- accenting
rather thanmy gardens, rather
dominating than dominating
them. Finally, Jen choosing a color palette. Then someone
them.
vegetable rows and raised planters. Enter the suggested that I think back to a time when
season plants with warm-season plants so you Finally, horticulture
Trunce, Jen Trunce, horticulture
manager at manager
Chatfield at Chatfield
new edible and perennial shrub borders.
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. couch I had while growing up in the most
plants with ornamental ones in the same are wonderful additions to your perennial
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
planting a group, with a repeating pattern to bare space on a fence? Try planting low- just as designing
When important as determining
a garden space,the style, function Immediately
choosing and I pulled out my color wheel and
increase crop yield as well as creating rhythm sun color
the exposure.
is justColor dominates
as important as rhythm and mood and
determining started exploring colors that reminded me of
maintenance climbers like backyard grapes,
in your garden design. Use leafy greens, is usually
the the first thing
style, function and sunpeople noticeColor
exposure. my youth. After including some accents of
when they visit.
Malabar spinach or a climbing bean. avocado green and harvest gold to my list,
such as Bright Lights Swiss chard, dinosaur dominates rhythm and mood and is usually the
The easiest way to choose your color palette is to select finding 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, complementary was easy.
as a foliage element in your back yard or or harmonious.
The easiest way Pastels set ayour
to choose tranquil
colormood,
palettewhile
is
container designs. Add edible flowers such primary
to select colors
warm or bringcoola colors,
pop of monochromatic,
color to an otherwise This spring before buying your go-to standards
as calendula, nasturtium or chives to your dark and green or
complementary garden. Bonus artistic
harmonious. Pastels tip: Include to brighten up that patio or shrub border, try
set a
foliage, mood,
tranquil which increases
while primarytexture.
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.
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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
MEMBERSHIP
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
COVID-19, RBC graciously agreed to delay world.
we cultivate and nurture our grounds not
Matters only for members but also the community at
their sponsorship until 2021.
Strengthened by the faithful, generous support
large. Members, however, have the unique This year RBC Wealth Management’s of our corporate partners, the Gardens
By Molly Sullivan, Membership and
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.
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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
Department of Agriculture (USDA) dietary • Minimize food waste.
By Chelsey Bardgett, Family & Children’s Program Instructor
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 health benefits of consuming fruits and various fruits and vegetables.
spend time together creating in the outdoors
combinations at Mordecai Children’s Garden. vegetables.
and then watch your sculpture change through
Found year-round in the Gardens, nature
the seasons. • Diversifying diets by consuming fruits and
becomes unique during the changes of the
vegetables in adequate amounts. LEARN MORE
seasons. In Colorado, springtime gives us Does your land art look different
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!
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Trips & Travel
PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE Oaxaca:
Art, Culture and Cuisine
Denver Denver
BotanicBotanic
Gardens Gardens
offers aoffers
Click
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theonline
of programming
programming
links learning.
for all ages, as well asClick
for all ages,
below to learn more.
certificate programs
the links below July 18-24
as well and online learning. to learn more.
as certificate programs and
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
Classes & Workshops Día de los Muertos collections take the guesswork out
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
Helen Fowler Library the rich history and long-standing
traditions of this beautiful celebration.
your order May 6-9 on the top deck
of the parking structure. “Last chance”
Science The library may be closed, but that won’t
stop us from offering online programs for
shopping will be available in-person
May 10-11 for any remaining plants;
The City Nature Challenge takes
place April 30 – May 3 and this year,
readers, writers and everyone in between.
Children and Family reservations required. Details and
link for online shopping to come;
Join our Literature of the Land: Spring Book
organizers are encouraging participants
to embrace the healing power of nature Club or pen some words of your own in Programs watch your inbox and check
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. plants and spark creativity.
We hope to see you soon! place April 26 for a $25 fee.
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2021 exhibitions at
Denver Botanic Gardens are presented by
EXHIBITIONS, ART AND
LEARNING ENGAGEMENT
Click the images for more information and to register.
Dreams in Bloom:
Photos by Fares Micue
SALVADOR DALÍ
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
Radiant Season: Botanical Gardens and The Dalí
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. REGISTER NOW!
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YORK STREET TOURS PRIVATE TOURS AT YORK STREET
2021 exhibitions at
OR CHATFIELD FARMS
EXHIBITIONS, ART AND
Denver Botanic Gardens are presented by
Salvador Dalí:
Gardens of the Mind
LEARNING ENGAGEMENT
Looking for a special experience for
your group of 5 or more? Schedule
April 10 – August 22 Select Dates and Times a private guided in-person tour
Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration Explore botanically themed Surrealism in the artwork
of Salvador Dali, with a docent or a curator as your
at York Street or at Chatfield Farms
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 info@botanicgardens.org 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
Seasonal Discoveries: Spring
HIKES AND TOURS AT
natural world—making its way PLAINS CONSERVATION CENTER
to our tables and our gardens April 10, 18, 24, May 22, 30, 2 p.m.
and offering pigments for
a range of golden-hued paints
Delight your senses with the new blossoms of spring 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
June 13, 5 p.m. an experienced guide. $10, public
Creative Expressions of Crops Contemporary Mexican
& Their Wild Relatives Handcraft & Natural Materials Explore a variety of unique and unexpected container Saturday Evening Guided
gardens with a docent-led tour, including edible,
April 14, 6:30 p.m. May 19, 6:30 p.m. Hikes
fragrant and pollinator-attracting. You’ll be inspired
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.
to understand more about crops and their Join Walther Boelsterly Urrutia, director Midsummer Nights experienced guide and end with one
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
artworks part of an exhibition organized
to contemporary and traditional folk art,
to discover how artisans rely on and
infused with poetry and plants. 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 Cultural Center in Denver, and the Museo sunsets at the Plains Conservation
to depict emmer wheat in a scientifically Travel to the tropics through this online tour of the
de Arte Popular in Mexico City. This project Center. $10, public
accurate and visually compelling way. is supported in part by the National Endowment
Gardens’ Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory.
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16 | SPRING 2021 botanicgardens.org | 17HORTICULTURE
The Art of Designing a Where There’s a Willow
CONTAINER
By Mike Holloway, Horticulturist
THERE’S A WAY
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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