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Birmingham Bota n i c a l Ga r d e n senhancing life with plantsNovember/ December 2009www.bbgardens.orgAn t i q u e s a t Th e Ga r d e n s Surpasses Go a l - p a g e 2-3Gi ve t h e Gift o f Me m b e r s h i p a n d Re c e i ve a Fr e e Gift - p a g e 85 So u n d St r a t e g i e s f o r Ye a r-En d Giving - p a g e 4

elcome welcome welcome welcome welcome welWe l c o m eDear Friends:Even though the days started getting shorter inJune, somehow it doesn’t seem noticeable untilabout the middle of September, well after thekids have returned to school. Now, we’re barrelingheadlong toward the shortest of days, 21December, when the sun, at its lowest angle, onlystays on the job for 9:56. Somehow, we’re eithergoing to work, or coming home from work, inthe dark, maybe both. It makes gardening on a“work day” difficult (unless you’ve got a miner’slamp, I guess).So we cram in what we can over the weekend,and it just doesn’t seem fair that now that theweather is amenable to outdoor work – and wearingwool sweaters – the light is so limited. Soilpreparation, dividing, planting, fertilizing, rakingleaves, turning the compost, the timing is so rightfor all of this, but we can’t get too waylaid withany one project. We do some of each thing onour list, to try to spread out the day, just enoughof each thing we planned to get the satisfactionof multi-tasking. Before we know it, the sun hasslipped away and we can concentrate on makinga new list. For tomorrow. Or next weekend. Ornext year.As the year winds down, all of us here at TheGardens want to thank our donors, membersand volunteers for the success of our fall events,and, similarly, for all our programs and activitiesthroughout the past year. Our strength is rootedin the individuals, businesses, foundations andcommunities that support us, and year after yearthey make it possible to deliver our mission ofeducating people about plants, gardens and theenvironment.Wishing you and yours asafe and healthy season,Fred SpicerExecutive DirectorSaveth eDateAlabama Design &CraftsmenDistrict III Garden ClubFine Crafts ClassicNovember 14,10 a.m.–5 p.m.November 15,11 a.m.–5 p.m.Red Mountain GardenClub Greenery SaleDecember 29 a.m.–1 p.m.HollyDay MagicDecember 3 & 44–6 p.m.VolunteerAppreciationLuncheonDecember 8Shades ValleyCouncil ChristmasFlower ShowDecember 10,1–5 pm.December 11,9 a.m.–3 p.m.45th AnnualMember DinnerJanuary 217 p.m.The Gardens Releases Education ReportThe Gardens’ Education Department presentsdata on program participation that captures theactivities of each academic year. The most recentreport, presented to the Board of Directors onJuly 16, 2009 covers the period from July 1, 2008to June 30, 2009. The full report is available atwww.bbgardens.org on the Education page.Highlights:• Initiated a full-time Horticultural TherapyProgram, servicing more than 2,400 clients, anincrease of 125% over 2007-08.• Participation in traditional adult classes wassimilar to that of 2007-08, but participation inchildren’s programs increased significantly overthe previous year.• 10,152 schoolchildren attended our flagshipprogram, Discovery Field Trips; this was a4% increase over 2007-08. Birmingham andBessemer City Schools each increased participationsignificantly.• 320 children participated in summer GardenExplorations, a 42% increase over 2007-08.• More than 300 children attended ChildrenSummer Workshops; 200 children participatedin another sold-out HollyDay Magic.• Launched new joint children’s programs withFresh Air Family including Saturday morninghikes, the Young Ambassadors Program and aSummer Writer’s Camp.• Launched the Southern Institute ofPhotography, bringing nearly 200 adults forthe spring and summer semesters to more than20 six-week classes.• Hosted the Central South Native PlantConference, Earth Day 2009, and the combinedregional meetings of the American Societyof Landscape Architects and the AmericanAssociation of Horticultural Therapy.• Provided the second summer internship, fundedby the Rotary Club of Shades Valley.1

tures donations tributes membership planned giving corporaDe ve l o p m e n tHo n o r a r y Ch a i rCarol PoynorAnt i q u e sa t Th e Ga r d e n sSur pa s s e s Go a l :$300,000 f o rEdu c a t i o n Pr o g r a m sPresented by Regions Financial Corporation & heldOctober 1-4, 2009, the event raised funds for educationalprograms at The Gardens. The First Look Party onOctober 1 was sponsored by Sterne Agee.We thank our enthusiastic co-chairs Tricia Noble &Mitzi Davis, honorary chair Carol Poynor & theirenergetic committee members, as well as our donors &Men’s Committee for making the fourth annual show asuccess.Ch a i rMitzi DavisTricia NobleCa t a l o g Ad sMelinda AldagAshelynn FalkenburgMargie CucklerFrannie HornCa t a l o g AdSu p p o r tJeanie SherlockEvie VareCo r p o r a t eSolicitationsPenney HartlineBarbara BurtonElizabeth BroughtonDe s i g n e r Pre v i e wLizy MatthewsElizabeth BroughtonSarah JerniganHo s p i t a l i t yJeanine PowellSallie JohnsonNancy PricePat KilpatrickGlory AngellIn v i t a t i o n sKittie BuchananKathleen DossLe c t u re sKim RogersTricia HolbrookSheryl KimerlingPre v i e w Pa r t yLeah HazzardMaggie BrookeSue Ellen LucasEllen RhettDe a l e r Br u n c hMe n’s Co m m i t t e ePu b l i c Re l a t i o n sKim MatthewsJoan StarnesValerie LightfootMary Margaret GullageMelanie McCraneyMolly ClarkDe a l e r LiaisonElizabeth JerniganSt a g i n gCameron CrowePe r s o n n e lKim McBrideKate PhillipsCathie LuckieDana ComptonGinny FarleyTrisha DodsonJeanna WestmorelandTi c k e t sCarolyn & Henry RayAmy AgerCarol AlexanderSusan ElliottSheryl & Jon KimerlingLyndra & Bill DanielCover photo and photos on pages 2-3 courtesy of Dee Moore Photography.2

tures donations tributes membership planned giving corporaDe ve l o p m e n tPresenting SponsorFirst Look Party SponsorCamelliaMr. and Mrs. William BrookeThomas E. Jernigan FoundationMr. and Mrs. Jon KimerlingMr. and Mrs. William M. SlaughterMitzi Davis, Tricia and Jim Holbrookand Tricia NobleAzaleaDr. and Mrs. A. Derrill Croweflower magazineThe James Milton and Sallie R.Johnson FoundationMcCorquodale TransferRed DiamondTroy Rhone/Elegant EarthStarnes & Atchison LLPDogwoodBBVA CompassBirmingham Coca-ColaBottling CompanyHarry B. and Jane H. Brock FoundationBurr & Forman LLPCrown Automobile Company, Inc.Tom and Susan CurtinMr. and Mrs. Richard E. DavisMr. and Mrs. Raymond HarbertMrs. Fay B. IrelandL. Paul Kassouf & Company PCDr. and Mrs. George W. Matthews, IIIMr. Mark Rosse andMrs. Kaye McWane-RosseMedical Properties Trust, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Noble, IIIMr. and Mrs. Wilmer Poynor, IIIMr. and Mrs. Bruce RogersMargot & Gates ShawMr. and Mrs. W. Stancil StarnesBarbara Burton & Keith LanghamWildflowerAltec Industries, IncBHKBalch & Bingham LLPThe Bradford Family FundBradley, Arant, Boult, Cummings LLPBrasfield & GorrieMr. and Mrs. John G. BrockBromberg’s & Co.Mrs. Tom Tartt BrownMr. and Mrs. Wallace R. BunnButrus Family Advised FundConsolidated Pipe and Supply CompanyMr. and Mrs. Reaves M. CrabtreeCharles W. and Lyndra DanielDunn French FoundationMr. & Mrs. William FeatheringillFirst Commercial BankHare Wynn Newell and Newton, LLPJemison Investment CompanyAdvised FundKPMG, LLPMcGriff, Seibels and Williams, Inc.Nall-Whatley FoundationMr. and Mrs. Phil H. Neal, Jr.Northwestern MutualJohn and Nancy PoynorRobins and Morton GroupRobinson Adams Insurance, Inc.ServisFirst BankMr. and Mrs. Leo A. ShaiaMr. and Mrs. William M. Spencer, IIIMr. Fred Spicer andMs. Kim McBrideJanet and Jarry TaylorMr. and Mrs. Hall ThompsonThe Thompson FoundationUnion State BankWade Sand & Gravel Company, Inc.Welch Hornsby & Welch, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd WilsonLouise and John N. WrinkleGardeniaMr. and Mrs. Frank AgerDr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Amason, Jr.Becky BlairKittie and John BuchananMs. Barbara L. BurtonMr. and Mrs. Tom CarruthersJohn and Margie CucklerMrs. Albert L. Fairley, Jr.3Mr. and Mrs. Bill GreshamMr. and Mrs. Ken HortonMr. and Mrs. William C. HulseyMr. and Mrs. Stephen C. JacksonMrs. Thomas E. JerniganMr. and Mrs. Henry S. LongCharles and Cheryl MayerDr. & Mrs. Edward MeadowsDr. and Mrs. John R. Phillips, IIIMs. Nancy PriceMr. & Mrs. Rusty Stewart, Jr.Stone Building Company, Inc.Judge Scott Vowell andDr. Cameron M. VowellMrs. Louise WaltonSusan & Tom CurtinMen’s CommitteeCo-Ch a i r sMr. Beau GrenierMr. Hank LongMr. Thomas E. JerniganMr. Eddie AldridgeMr. Billy AngellMr. Leon AshfordMr. John BeelerMr. Harold BissellMr. Brian BurgessMr. Ehney A. Camp, IIIMr. John D. Carney, IIIJudge John L. CarrollMr. John CarterMr. Stan CashCory Watson Crowder & DegarisMr. Stewart M. DansbyMr. Patrick DarbyMr. Hartwell Davis, Jr.Mr. Fox deFuniakMr. Alan J. DreherMr. George DreherMr. Sam FranklinYates & Tommy AmasonMr. Clarke GillespyMr. Harold H. GoingsMr. Hubert W. Goings, Jr.Mr. Mike GoodrichMr. M. Williams Goodwyn, Jr.Mr. James L. Goyer, IIIDr. Lawrence W. GreerMr. Jay GrinneyMr. Ben GullageMr. Charles D. Haines, Jr.Mr. Roger HartlineMr. Meredyth R. Hazzard, Jr.Mr. Billy HidenMr. Tryg HoffMr. George H. HolmanMr. James C. Huckaby, Jr.Mr. James F. Hughey, Jr.Mr. Norman JetmundsenMr. Carl E. Jones, Jr.Dr. Wayne W. Killion, Jr.Mr. Andy KilpatrickDr. Price M. KloessMr. Warren B. Lightfoot, Jr.Mr. Michael LucasMr. Hampton McFaddenMr. Robert Mackenzie, IIIMr. Will MatthewsMr. Donald Y. MenendezDr. Mac M. MoorerSallie & James JohnsonMr. J. Reese Murray, IIIMr. Craft O’NealMr. William C. PattersonMr. Gray PlosserMr. James W. Porter, IIMr. Goode Price, IIIMr. David W. ProctorMr. Henry B. Ray, Jr.Mr. W. Warren B. RhettMr. Thomas Atkinson RobertsMr. Mabry RogersDr. David H. SibleyMr. David SilversteinMr. Roland SmithMr. Sperry SnowMr. James T. StephensMr. Mark TuckerMr. Alex VareMr. John M. WilliamsMr. William C. WoodMr. Michael E. Woods

tures donations tributes membership planned giving corporaDe ve l o p m e n tBefore 2009Slips Away…The year 2009 will soon be history, but there is stilltime to take steps and implement plans that willmake life better for you and others in the future andthat can directly benefit The Gardens.1. Review your estate plans. Changes in yourfamily situation and in the value of your stocks andreal estate may require revisions to your will, livingtrust or beneficiary designations on life insurance,IRAs and other arrangements. Consider a bequestto Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens to helpensure that The Gardens and its educational programswill thrive for years to come. Those who make plannedgifts to The Gardens become members of our PerennialSociety.5Sound Strategiesfor Year-End Giving:1. Write a check to Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Everydollar of your contribution will be tax-deductible, if you itemize yourdeductions, up to 50% of your gross income. And every dollar will help TheGardens stay green and continue to teach people about plants, nature and theenvironment.2. Sell stocks that have decreased in value and contribute the proceedsto Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. You’ll create both a capitalloss deduction and a charitable deduction that benefits the whole community.3. Contribute stocks that have increased in value. You’ll avoid all capitalgains taxes and can deduct your cost plus all appreciation if you have ownedthe stocks for more than one year…and you will help The Gardens.4. Give a life insurance policy that is no longer needed for familysecurity, but will help to secure the future of The Gardens.5. If you are over age 70 ½, ask your IRA custodian to make a tax-free“qualified charitable distribution” to Friends of Birmingham BotanicalGardens. You will be a friend indeed!2. Add to your retirement nest egg. If you havean IRA, 401(k) plan or other retirement account,contribute the maximum allowable before year’send ($16,500 for a 401 (k) plan, plus a catch-upamount of $5,500 for workers over age 50). If youremployer matches part of your savings, pay at leastthat amount before year’s end.3. Fine-tune your portfolio. Consider sellingsecurities that have gone down in value and use yourcapital losses to offset any capital gains from the saleof profitable investments. Losses that don’t offsetgains can be deducted against ordinary income up to$3,000, and excess losses can be deducted in futureyears. Wait at least 30 days before buying back stockor your deduction will be postponed.4. Make a gift to Friends of Birmingham BotanicalGardens. Your gift is needed now, more than everbefore, and a charitable deduction will reduce your2009 taxes if you itemize. (See right). Contact Olivia Alison, Director of Development to make a gift or formore information, 205.414.3961 or oalison@bbgardens.org.4

ooks magazines computers books magazines computers bLi b r a r y Se r v i c e sMa i n Li b r a r y Ar t Ga l l e ryNovember & DecemberOpening Reception for McGinnis LeathersFriday, November 65:30-7:30 p.m.The Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens“With age comes the mundane responsibility of the day-to-day thatwe all become entrenched in. When I finally took a look at whatwas happening, I noticed that I was only photographing when Iwas traveling and that my travels were becoming more and moreinfrequent. Realizing the need to pick up the camera with no tripson the horizon, I spent $499 on the best lens I have ever purchased,a 105 micro (a fixed focal length lens with a very shallow depth offield). It was like a new passport and a ticket around the world. Ibegan to take small journeys more frequently – journeys into thedepths of the simple things around me: bugs, creatures and flowers.In these works, one cansee the beginnings ofmy travels into eachexotic blossom and,hopefully, the momentof enlightenment thatall seasoned travelersexperience whenexploring a new placefor the first time.”— McGinnis LeathersVo l u n t e e r Op p o r t u n i t i e s in Th e Li b r a r yThe Library is in need of volunteers! Knowledge of plants isnot required, but you do need to be comfortable working on acomputer. Master Gardeners can use the time spent volunteeringin the library to meet yearly requirements.We have the following shifts open:Monday from 9-1 p.m.Thursdays from 1-4 p.m.1 st Saturday from 1-4 p.m.3 rd Saturdays from 1-4 p.m.5 th Saturday from 9-1 p.m.2 nd Sunday from 2-5 p.m.Please call Elizabeth Drewry 205.414.3932,edrewry@bbgardens.orgor Jason Kirby 205.414.3967,jkirby@bbgardens.org for more information.Visit the Gerlach Plant Information Center inside the Garden Center during November & December for the exhibit“Medicinal Herbs”5Archives and Rare Book RoomWe are excited to announcea new addition to ourLibrary Archives and RareBook Room. Dr. BayardTynes has donated an historictwo volume set entitledAmerican MedicinalPlants: An Illustrated andDescriptive Guide to theAmerican Plants Used as Homeopathic Remedies: Their History,Preparation, Chemistry and Physiological Effects, by Charles F.Millspaugh. Millspaugh (1854-1923) was a physician andacademic who headed the botany department at West VirginiaUniversity and was curator of botany at the Field Museum inChicago. Widely regarded as the definitive study of Americanindigenous and naturalized plants of the 19 th century.The Gardens has also received the bequest of the horticulturallibrary of Carolyn Dickerson Tynes, Dr. Tynes’ wife. Carolyn,a gifted garden designer who created the Hess Camelia Gardenand helped design the Thompson Enthusiast Garden and theBruno Vegetable Garden, chose this way to share her love ofgardening with the public. She will be honored as a memberof our Perennial Society.Me m b e r Be n e f i t Up d a t eOut of County Library CardsAs of October 1, 2009, the out-of -county fee for a library cardwill be $50. In the past this fee has been waived for city employees,people working in Jefferson County and members of TheGardens; because the Jefferson County Commission partially cutfunding to the Jefferson County Library Cooperative we will nolonger be able to waive this fee.If you are a current member of TheGardens, we will still waive $35 of thefee but you will be required to pay $15,which will be sent to the JCLC. Please have your membershipcard with you when you renew your library card.Please remember this is a yearly fee and you will be required to paythis fee annually when you renew your library card.For more information please call Hope Long, Library Director, at204.414.3931.

ps information tips information tips information tGa r d e n i n gGood Things Growing…In The GardensParrotia persica, parrotia or Persian ironwood,is an unfamiliar tree to most gardeners. Itsuffers – many great plants do – from relativeanonymity because it lacks a singular featuresuch as an exuberant flowers, cherry-red berries,or screaming fall color. Its charms may be toosubtle for many to notice.Parrotia’s red flowers are borne in late winter,but are small, odorless and apetalous, unlike theircousins’ the witchhazels. The “showy’ parts arethe ¼” long stamens, interesting up close, butvirtually invisible when compared to camellias,which flower at the same time. Fruits are smallbrown capsules, ornamentally unimportant.Leaves are a handsome, glossy dark green, ovate,with a scalloped margin; the texture is medium.Reddish tones are apparent at leaf-out. Withcooler weather, shades of purple and burgundybegin to dominate, eventually giving way to orangeand yellow; leaves hold late into the season, a few(brown and crispy) remain on the tree throughwinter. Since most are seed-grown, the fall coloris variable but usually very nice. In a nursery, nextto glowing autumn stars like Japanese maples,parrotia would likely seem unremarkable.In youth, parrotia shows an upright habit, typicallysingle-trunked but with several to numeroussinuous leaders. With age, strong horizontal sidebranches develop, creating a habit that is about as wide as high (to about 40’ after 25 years).It is easily pruned up in youth to allow under-plantingor headroom (‘Vanessa’ is reliably narrow). Noble oldspecimens (60’+) develop amazing character as theupright branches often fuse together (inosculate) andthe bark exfoliates in jigsaw-puzzle fashion. Alas, thisrequires time; it’s not instantly gratifying like a riverbirch.The short trunk and numerous, sinuous, uprightbranches are typical for this species.Parrotia persica, next to the Crape Myrtle Garden, withbeautiful dark green summer leaves; the horizontal linesare just becoming evident on this young specimen.Fall color of parrotia shows lots of orange and yellowtones in this late November image.Parrotia is tough, pest-free and undemanding, toleratingheat, humidity, dry urban soils and sunny, exposedconditions with aplomb. With its understated beauty, itwill (sadly) never be a popular plant. But it is magnificent,nevertheless, and deserves wider use.For more information on Parrotia persica, please go towww.bbgardens.org.6Gardening Tipsfor November & DecemberNov e m b e r• SHRUBS – Plant Shrubs, trees, and vines.• LAWNS – Some owners like lawn paints.Have you thought about having a greenlawn this winter? Use proper herbicideto kill germinating winter weeds.• ROSES – Get rose plantings underway.Use a soil test as a basis for fertilization.Look for new varieties.• ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS – Planthardy annuals such as larkspur, poppies,pansies, anchusa, and candytuft. Getsweet peas into the ground.• BULBS – Continue spring bulb planting.Put lilies of the valley in a shady place.• MISCELLANEOUS – Plant screen plantingsfor privacy on the patio.• VEGETABLE SEED – Plant cabbage andlettuce in the coldframe.De c e m b e rCourtesy ofwww.aces.edu• SHRUBS – Planting is still the main activitybut delay in case of freezing weather.• LAWNS – Control wild garlic, chickweed,Poa annua, dandelion, and other weeds.Read label on each can of weed killerused.• ROSES – Add plants to rose garden.Mulch all plantings.• ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS – Planthardy annual seed without delay. Haveyou tried violas?• BULBS – Continue spring bulb planting.• MISCELLANEOUS – Shrubs, trees, and indoorplants make excellent holiday gifts.For more information,see www.aces.eduor call the Plant Hotlineat 1-800-644-4458.

embership honoraria donations memorials membershipGa r d e n Su p p o r t e r s45th AnnualMember DinnerThursday, January 217 p.m.Strange Auditorium,Birmingham Botanical Gardens$35 per personCatered by Occasions by WynfreyPlease RSVP by January 15Reserve your places onlineat www.bbgardens.org orby calling 205.414.3965.y G nov dec newsletter 9/23/08 7:56 AM Page 1The Art ofKathy GCatering • Event Planning • Design Camellia sasanqua cv., Hulsey Woods Leaf & PetalAt The Gardens BirminghamBotanical GardensMembers receive10% discount onlunch at the cafe*please show membercard when orderingWonderful Lunches • Extraordinary EventsThe Beauty of the Birmingham Botanical GardensBox Lunches • Event Menus • Patio SeatingLunch: Tuesday - Saturday, 11-2 • Host your next social or corporate event at The Gardens Café2612 Lane Park Road • Birmingham • 205.871.1000 • thegardenscafe@kathyg.comThe GardensCafeby Kathy GThe gift shop for all your holiday giving....home decor . furniture . books . stationery . jewelry . lighting . children’s giftscontainers . garden items . floral designsLocated at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens2612 Lane Park Road, Mt. Brook205.877.3030 . leafnpetal.com7

embership honoraria donations memorials membershipMe m b e r s h i pGive the gift of membershipthis holiday season and youwill receive a free memberonly tote bag ($10 value) tokeep for yourself.Give The Gift of MembershipThis Holiday SeasonImagine that you could give a gift to a friend or loved one that would keep on giving 365 daysof the year; a gift of fun activities for the entire family, unique educational opportunities, andthe chance to support Birmingham Botanical Gardens.Gift memberships are available at all levels. These are the perfect present for the garden orplant lovers on your list. Gift membership is even more meaningful as it gives extraordinarybenefits to the recipient as well as Birmingham Botanical Gardens, who depends on yoursupport.Your gift recipient will receive our standard membership benefits for all categories:• FREE Member Gift (choose from a t-shirt, baseball cap, tote bag or water bottle)• Adult Classes• Reciprocal privileges at over 180 different botanical gardens across the country• FREE subscription to The Garden Dirt, our full-color member publication• Invitation to member-only events• FREE plant chosen specifically to thrive in our Alabama climate• In-city rental rates for the Garden Center• FREE Admission to the Members Only Sale at the Spring Plant SaleAnd many more benefits depending on the level you choose.For more information visit www.bbgardens.org or call 205.414.3950.We want to see your photos on the cover of our member newsletterthroughout 2010!We will choose six winning photographs for the cover of The Garden Dirt and a 150-word article aboutthe image and why The Gardens is important to the photographer. Each winner will receive also a freemembership to The Gardens for one year and have their photo seen by 10,000 people.Requirements:• Remember that this is a cover contest, not a photo contest. You must followthese rules when capturing your photograph.• Your photo MUST feature people using The Gardens. We will not consider anyother photograph;• Photos must be digital with at least 1600 X 1200 pixels at 300 dpi;• Images must be portrait (vertical) orientation. Horizontal photos cannot beconsidered;• There cannot be any critical content in the top 1/3 of the image (see the pastcovers on right).Please submit your photos to Andrew Krebbs at akrebbs@bbgardens.org.Give us a call at 205.414.3950 if you've got questions!8

arning activities field trips education classes learning aEd u c a t i o nHOLLYDAY MAGIC2009Thursday, December 3andFriday, December 44-6 p.m.$20 Members/$25 Non-MembersRed MountainGarden ClubAnnualGreenery SaleBi r m i n g h a m Bo ta n i c a l Ga r d e n sWednesday, December 29 a.m. - 1 p.m.HollyDay Magic 2009 is back again, set for December 3 and 4!Young craftsmen, ages 5-11, get to fashion their own holidaygifts and ornaments, many from natural materials. Children willalso decorate cupcakes for a light snack. Since all the crafts arehands-on, be sure your child wears play clothes for a fun-filledafternoon.Each day’s participation is limited to 100 children and is alwaysa sell-out with a waiting list, so make your reservations early!Advance registration is required. For reservations or more informationplease call 414.3958.Fine CraftsClassicsponsored by Alabama Designer Craftsmenand the 3 rd District Federated Garden ClubSaturday, November 1410 a.m.–5 p.m.Sunday, November 1511 a.m.–5 p.m.This juried show is an annual tradition featuring hand-built andwheel-thrown pottery, woodworking, handmade baskets, leadedand slumped glass, silver and other handmade jewelry, fiberworks including hooked wall hangings and quilts, weaving andspinning, blacksmithing and copper working, printmaking, stonesculpture and many other traditional crafts. There will also be achildren’s corner with activities provided by the artists. Therewill be door prizes as well! The Fine Craft Classic is free andopen to the public with a suggested $3 donation.For pre-sales and informationcontact Elizabeth Tynes at elizatynes@aol.com9

arning activities field trips education classes learning aEd u c a t i o nFall Adult ClassesRegister online at www.bbgardens.org or call 205.414.3958Lunch and LearnTree-mendous Fall ColorThursday, November 511 a.m.–12:30 p.m.$10 Members/$15 Non-MembersIn Alabama fall color lasts until Christmas! To learn thebest trees and plants for a colorful fall, join EducationDirector Henry Hughes as he inspires you with his slides ofexquisite fall foliage, flowers and fruit. Then it’s out intoThe Gardens for a walking tour with Henry to see the BBGfall color all-stars. Go beyond gingko, baldcypress andmaple to discover the different – the best fall color plantsfor your own garden. Dress for the weather with appropriatefootwear and don’t forget to bring your lunch!Wedding and Bridal PhotographySaturday, November 21, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.Sunday, November 22, 2–5 p.m.$120Are you ready to take the plunge into wedding photography?Join instructor Ashley Warren to discuss the tools and skillsyou need to get started. You will learn about equipment,workflow, posing, lighting and the business side of thewedding photo world. This class will include lectures, assignmentsand some in-class shoots. You will need a DSLRand a flash.Painting Japanese KoiSaturday, November 219 a.m.-1 p.m.$45 Members/$55 Non-MembersDiscover the wonder of painting Japanese koi. Join ArtWorksinstructor Brannon Hall as he guides you through the stepsof creating this wondrous piece by showing you how to takesimple everyday shapes and combine them to create a masterpiece.Regardless of your level of painting skills, you’llget to bring home the beauty and tranquility of vibrantcolored koi gliding over smooth river stones. All supplies(10x20 canvas, acrylic paint and brushes) are included inyour fee.Secret Workshop for Little Elves!Saturday, December 121:30–4 p.m.$20 Members/$25 Non-MembersThis class is a must for young artist! Kids grades 2-5 cancreate a beautiful paintings inspired by nature at this special“secret” workshop. Leave with your finished artworkwrapped – to be sure it stays a surprise! Original art makesgreat holiday gifts for family and “nice” teachers too!Our Snowman FamilyMom-n-Me Art ClassSaturday, December 1210 a.m.–Noon$25 Members/$30 Non-MembersParent and child paint together to create one unique pieceof art. This is a super fun way to spend special time withyour child, creating memories through art! Artist LaurieKramer will show you how to paint your child and the restof your family as snowmen – you can even add your pet!This is an all ages class (infants + school age). All suppliesincluded, please wear “paint” clothes. Dads welcome too.Lunch and LearnIs your turkey tired? Teach your turkey a new trick!!Thursday, November 12Noon - 1:30 p.m.$15 Members/$20 Non-MembersSpice up your turkey this Thanksgiving that will have yourfamily and friends begging for more.Students will learn to prepare their Thanksgiving turkeyfrom start to finish. Demonstration will include turkeypreparation along with recipes for cranberry orange chutney,horseradish sauce, and a easy simple no bake pumpkincheesecake. Each student will have a turkey sandwich,chips and a piece of pie for lunch. Fun class for beginnercooks or some who want to learn a new technique.10Jefferson StateCommunity College Coursesat The Gardens(Spring 2010 Semester)Cost of each course is approximately $306 forboth Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardensmembers and non-members. Prospective studentsmust apply for admission and be acceptedto Jefferson State Community College before enrollingin the course. Admission and registrationinformation may be obtained online at www.jeffstateonline.com.For further information, pleasecontact the Landscape Technology ProgramCoordinator Stephen Strong at 856.7846 or856.7848.Seniors may qualify for free tuition for one classper semester; for more information call 853.1200or go to www.jeffstateonline.com.Introduction to Horticulture(AGR 101)This three credit-hour college-level course isan introduction to the practical and scientificprinciples of horticulture designed primarily forstudents majoring in the related fields and nonmajorswho want a general knowledge of thesubject. Topics covered will include the principlesof plant growth and development and practicaltechniques associated with ornamental plantproduction and gardening. Students will developan understanding of plant growth, classification,and use.Ornamental Plant Identification II(AGR 121)This three credit-hour college-level course isa study of the identification, habits of growth,cultural requirements and landscape use ofornamental plants of the southeastern UnitedStates. Emphasis will be placed on plants thathave their greatest design impact during the semesterin which the course is taught. The studentwill learn the common and botanical names ofa significant number of landscape plants anddemonstrate knowledge of the appropriate use ofeach plant.

embership honoraria donations memorials membershipGa r d e n Su p p o r t e r sIn Memory of... July 1-August 31Betty R. BashinskyMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyMs. Elna R. BrendelMarge W. BrighamMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyEdith BroughtonMs Elizabeth R. AbernathyMrs. Lee Allen JefcoatsMs Shirlee KenneyMr. & Mrs. Holland McGinnisMr. & Mrs. Emery SheffieldMs Janice L. TofteyGerry BrownMrs. James R. Forman, Jr.Bruce CaryMr. & Mrs. Robert CrookHill & Dale Garden ClubLenore CoughlinMs Betty C. McSwainBill DementMrs. J. M. Morgan, Jr.Felix M. DrennenMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyBeverley W. DunnMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyMr. & Mrs. Hobart A. McWhorter, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Samuel W. OliverArthur B. DurkeeMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyChristine ElliottBirmingham Fern SocietyGeorge B. ElliottMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyRosalie GambrillMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyEllen GivenMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyWarren C. HambyMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyMargaret W. HardyMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyBonnie A. HarrisMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyW. Price HightowerMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyWilliam R. IrelandMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyDavid D. JohnsonMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyDr. & Mrs. Robert M. MayOak Street Garden ShopCarlisle JonesMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyGene JonesMountaintop Upstarts Garden ClubRobert H. LoebMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyGeorge G. LynnMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyMrs. Elberta G. ReidAnnie ManuelMr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Cox, Jr.Harry MarksteineMr. & Mrs. Carter S. KennedyGeorge F. MaynardMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyThomas “Tom” D. McWilliamsMr. & Mrs. Gene McWilliamsMr. Barry KirkpatrickMildred N. PeakeMrs. Lee B. ChapmanPat PeckDr. & Mrs. James H. CrenshawDeakins PriceMr. & Mrs. James H. EmackFord PriceMr. & Mrs. James H. EmackR.G. SmithMs. Roberta Shapiro & Mr. Gerald GlandonBrand WaltonMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyJanice A. WinslowMrs. Linda J. RicheyMs. Jennifer SmithPoinsettia Crop,Greenhouse11

embership honoraria donations memorials membershipGa r d e n Su p p o r t e r sIn Honor of... July 1-August 31Henry F. HughesMs. Dee HubbertMr. David JordanMr. and Mrs. Bryan MillerShoals Master Gardeners Urban Tree Classthe Graduation of:Emory BrightMrs. Marjorie NixMr. and Mrs. Chris NixMr. and Mrs. Joe SaueressigMr. and Mrs. Thad TurnipseedGIFTSTO THE LIBRARY AT BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENSJuly-September 2009Birmingham Fern SocietyBilly and Glory Angell Camellia sasanqua, Hulsey Woods– in memory of Christine Ellicott- in memory of George F. Maynard III- in memory of Frances Moses Cole- in memory of Edith Tanner BroughtonOak Street Garden Shop Employees – in memory of David Douglas G. Johnson - in memory of Betty Louise Riddle Bashinsky - in memory of Felix Melville Drennen II- in memory of Abbott Brand Walton- in memory of Maury Drane Smith- in memory of George B. Elliott- in memory of Craig Allen Sr.- in memory of William Ray LucasArlington Garden ClubOlivia AlisonAnita ClarkDebra Burrellthe Birthday of:Cameron CroweMrs. Martha C. WalthallMary P. FormanMrs. Donald R. PritchardLinda JohnsonMrs. Suzanne LucasPhillip WatkinsSusan DulinLauren StahlAshley UmbachArnold Rutkisflower Magazine122009 Garden SustainersChairmanMrs. Louise D. JohnsonDirectorMrs. Claire H. FairleyAdvisorMrs. Fay B. IrelandMr. & Mrs. Carl E. Jones, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Taylor PursellMr. & Mrs. William M. Spencer, IIIBenefactorMr. & Mrs. A.J. AllisonMrs. Tom Tartt BrownMr. Stewart M. DansbyDr. & Mrs. John A. Floyd, Jr.Mrs. Crawford T. Johnson, IIIMr. & Mrs. James T. StephensSouthern Progress FoundationPatronMrs. Ann BrunoMr. & Mrs. W. Frank Cobb, IIIMr. James M. FailMr. & Mrs. Walter S. FletcherMrs. Jane H. HeadMr. & Mrs. James M. JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Jon KimerlingMayer Electric Supply, Inc.Mr. & Mrs.Guy K. Mitchell, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Fred W. Murray, Jr.Dr. James L. NewsomeMr. & Mrs. Charles S. Northen IIIMr. & Mrs. Henry B. Ray, Jr.Mrs. Dorothy L. RennekerMr. & Mrs. William R. Rushton, IIIMr. & Mrs. Jarred O. TaylorMr. & Mrs. John N. WrinkleTo learn more about Garden Sustainer Clubplease contact Olivia Alison at 205.414.3961.

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