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Autumn at The GardensGift ShopThe Gardens’ Gift Shops are your destination for unique garden gifts. Wetake special care in offering high quality products at reasonable prices.We believe in supporting local artists and companies and strive to carryas many local and made in the USA products as possible. Remember,when you shop in our gift shops, you’re giving a gift twice. Your purchasesupports the mission and programs of the Tucson Botanical Gardens whileproviding something very special for yourself, a friend or family member.BEAUTIFUL BRICKSAND SCENE!Just in time for NatureConnects , Art with LEGO Bricks, these new brickt-shirts for men, womenand children have arrived!Help us celebrate ourexciting four-month longexhibit with this limitedsupply t-shirt. Available in avariety of sizes and beautiful,vibrant colors, these 100%cotton shirts are perfectfor our desert weather.¡MOLÉ!The Gardens Gift Shopwill be emanating all of thewonderful tastes and smellsof Mano Y Metate moléthis Fall. A locally ownedcompany, Mano Y Metateoffers specially craftedspice blends to make yourown Mexican molé sauce athome. A variety of styles andflavors are available; MoléDulce, Molé Adobo, MoléPipian Rojo, Molé Verde andMolé Negro. Each blend ispackaged in beautiful tinswith recipes and directionson each. Mano Y Matatemolés are the perfectaddition to any kitchen andmake for a wonderful gift.Tucson Botanical GardensA TOUCH OF GLASSThese new vintage glasshummingbird feeders addbeauty and elegance toany garden. Easy to usewith a no-drip design,these unique feeders areavailable in a variety ofbottle shapes and colors.Colors include red, cobaltblue and antique green.Feeders will be availablein our NEW outdoorGarden Gift Shop section!Artist Brenda Schodt hasbeen painting scenes onornaments since workinga part-time position incollege. She started paintingSouthwest desert scenes onornaments to give away asgifts to friends and family.With their encouragementshe began selling them atart festivals. After that firstsale and the many othersthat followed, her company,Southwest Ornaments, LLC,was born. Today, her workis available in more than200 locations. Our GardenGift Shop keeps many ofBrenda’s designs in stockthroughout the year. Thesespectacular ornaments makethe perfect year round gift!7

GardenTipsIn the Kitchen withCafé BotanicaBy Kristine Jensen, Chef and owner of Café BotanicaSEPTEMBER Watch for a post-monsoon dry spell, maintainwarm- season watering frequency if needed. Plant trees, deciduous fruit trees (pomegranate,fig), shrubs, cacti and succulents. Plant perennials (penstemon, verbena,evening-primrose). Start seeds for cool-season herbs (dill, cilantro,parsley). Start seeds for leafy winter vegetables (chard,lettuce,collards).OCTOBER Check drip-irrigation system timing, emittersand lines. Decrease watering frequency with coolerweather. Wean plants off regular watering to hardenthem up for winter protection against freezing. Fall planting season begins - plant perennials &bulbs, hardy trees, shrubs, and cacti. Sow desert wildflower seeds in late October. Plant hardy herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme),bulbs, and cool-season annuals (pansy,petunia, violets). Plant leafy winter vegetables. Sow seeds ofradish, carrot, peas, spinach Divide perennials and ornamental grasses. Fertilize roses.NOVEMBER Check drip-irrigation system timing and reducewatering for cool temps. Finish up any planting from October; hold offon planting cold-sensitive plants until spring. Research your plants and learn which ones arecold-sensitive, prepare cold-weather covers. Bring cold-sensitive potted plants indoors, ifpossible. Watch for early frosts and cover tender plants. Rake fallen leaves, use them to mulch beds oradd them to the compost pile.Clip out page to keep these tips handy.8If you are looking for something quintessentially Tucson to serve at a partyor to out-of-town guests, I always make tacos. I can usually put somethingtogether by looking through my refrigerator/freezer and getting creative. Fora vegetarian option, many varieties of beans work well and Fall is a great timefor winter squashes like butternut or acorn. Here is a recipe to help guide youfor a quick, delicious, Tucson dinner.VEGETARIAN TACOSYield: 4 servingsIngredients: Tortillas (I enjoy La Mesa and Anita Street Tortillas) 1 medium onion thinly sliced 2 cloves of garlic minced Scallions sliced thinly Julienned Fresh Herbs and seasoning (cilantro, basil, mint, tarragon or sage) 4 cups of your choice of vegetables sliced and cut in small, interesting shapes (keepeach variety separate for different cooking times): squashes, cooked beans, beets,fennel, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, fresh corn, asparagus, etc. Topping Ideas: Grated aged cheddar, queso fresco, salsas or pico-de-gallo,avocado, guacamole, shredded bitter greens(kale, chard, etc.), sour cream, pickledveggies, radishes, etc.First step: Heat a dry skillet until it is very hot. Toss the onions in a bowl in abit of oil, salt and pepper. Add a little oil to the skillet and sauté the onions fora few minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking until onions are translucentand a bit charred on the edges and garlic is soft. Place on a plate. Continuesautéing each vegetable on high heat until they are cooked the way you likethem. Cook veggies separately, unless they have a similar cooking requirement.When you are finished, add each item to the plate with the onions. Placeback in your bowl when finished and toss with your herbs and scallions.Toss your veggie mixture on the skillet before you serve for a last minute heat.Put your tortillas on a griddle for a couple minutes until soft and hot. Garnishwith toppings or let your guests pick their own. Add a twist of lime, and you havea great meal!Autumn 2015

Education atthe GardensSPECIAL EVENTSDOCENT TOURSGETTING POTTEDIN THE DESERT —ABOOK SIGNINGDocent Tours are contingenton docent availability andmay be canceled withoutprior notification.Saturday, Sept. 1911 a.m. to noonMarylee Pangman hasbecome Tucson’s residentpotted garden expert withmore than 17 years ofprofessional consultingexperience. Now, Maryleewill share her expertise inprint with her first book,Getting Potted in the Desert:Marylee Pangman’s MonthlyGarden Guide for DesertPots. Join us at the Gardensfor a short presentationfrom the author followedby a book signing.EXPLORE THEGARDENS TOURThis delightful morningtour offers a brief history ofthe Gardens, familiarizesguests with our native floraand showcases the widevariety of plants that growsuccessfully in Tucson.Saturday, Oct. 1011 a.m. to noonTucson Botanical GardensFor questions or to registerby phone with a credit card, call(520) 326-9686 ext. 18.People with disabilities shouldmake requests for accommodationas early as possible to allow time tomake appropriate arrangements.NEW! DIY DESERTDESIGNOctober: 5-class seriesOct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 50, 40 MembersOct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 7,Nov. 14, Nov. 21 and Dec. 5Saturdays, 9 to 11 a.m. 125, 100 MembersNovember: 3-class seriesNov. 5, 12, 19 (TheGarden’s is closed onThanksgiving Day.) 30, 20 MembersThursdays, Fridays andSaturdaysSept. through Dec, 10 a.m.Included with admission.DAY OF THE DEADFOLK ART—A BOOKSIGNINGStevie Mack, founder ofCRIZMAC Art & CulturalEducation Materials,Inc., has become a leadingauthority in the Day of theDead from her more than30-year effort to create andpublish art and culturalresources for educators.Due to a very enthusiasticresponse to her first book,Day of the Dead, written incollaboration with KittyWilliams, Mack released asecond title Day of the DeadFolk Art in 2015. Join usat the Gardens for a shortpresentation from the authorfollowed by a book signing.Preregistration is required for allclasses, unless otherwise noted.Payment must be made in advanceto reserve a spot. No refunds will begiven for cancellations within sevenbusiness days of the class.URBAN TREE TOUR4th Tues, monthly, 10 a.m.Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24Included with admission.The Gardens is home to 75different species of trees,many of which have beengrowing here for decades.This tour introduces someof the most common treesfound in Tucson’s urbanlandscape and sharestechniques on how tosuccessfully choose andcare for them at home.This 6-class course will helpyou design your gardento work aesthetically andeffectively in a SonoranDesert home environment.The Garden’s traineddocents will provide youwith the information andinspiration needed to plana personal, beautiful andsuccessful garden for theTucson region. You willwalk away with the expertiseand plan design to executethe landscaping yourselfor specific direction toguide professional help.The first 10 registrants willreceive at 10% discount.COMMUNITYCLASSES &PROGRAMSWELLNESSMindful YogaThursdays, 8 to 9 a.m.September: 4-class seriesSept. 3, 10, 17, 24 40, 30 MembersLed by certified yogainstructor and massagetherapist, VivianneUyeda, this series exploresmoderate hatha yoga, withan emphasis on movement,breath and meditation.All levels welcome.Returning to Nature,Returning to HealthSaturday, Oct. 39 to 11 a.m. 45, 35 MembersSheila Shea, MA, ofthe Intestinal HealthInstitute, will introduceyou to the concept ofthe microbiome—therelationship we have withour microbiota (bacteria).She will share researchon foods that keep ourmicrobiota healthy andlead an herb walk inthe Garden to identifymicrobiota-friendly plants.Ann Baldwin, PhD, MindBody-Science will focus on9

Education at the GardensContinuedhow stress negatively affectsthe microbiome. Then shewill show you how beingexposed to plants and flowersin nature reduces stress andimproves your microbiome.Finally, using a simplebiofeedback device, youwill see for yourself how awalk in the gardensreduces your stress.Herbal Medicine MakingWorkshopFriday, Nov. 61 to 3:30 p.m. 32, 28 MembersPlants of the southwest havebeen offering themselves todesert peoples since ancienttimes and carrying on thetradition is a giving-forwardfor generations to come.In this class, students willlearn from herbalist LindaSherwood, how to makean herbal tincture, poultice,infused oil and salve usingplants of the Sonoran Desert.Attendees will also learnhow to successfully growthese plants in their owngardens for personal use.Please come in comfortablework clothes and bring plantsnips, work apron, gloves,journal, hat and water.10ARTIkebana for EveryoneFirst Thursday, monthlyOct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3,1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 30, 25 MembersCreate beauty and reducestress through Ikebana,the ancient Japanese art ofarranging flowers in thestyle most pleasing to theeye. Learn from the OharaSchool of Ikebana whoseinstruction is the result of600 years of evolving artisticdevelopment in Japan. Pleasebring a bucket, towel, shears,and a kenzan/pin frog. Vasesand kenzans will be availableto borrow for the duration ofthe class and are also for salein the Gardens Gift Shop.GARDENINGAnswers To Your Top 3Potted Garden QuestionsSaturday, Sept. 191 to 2:30 p.m. 20, 15 MembersAfter teaching classes foralmost 20 years on desertcontainer gardening, thereare three questions that areasked in every class.1) What pots can I use?2) How do I water pots tokeep my plants alive?3) What can I grow thatjavelina and rabbits won’teat? Join resident pottedgarden expert, MaryleePangman as she helps youget your questions answeredso you can keep your moneyout of the compost heap.Join us also at 11 a.m.for a short presentationfollowed by a book signingfor her new book, GettingPotted in the Desert: MaryleePangman’s Monthly GardenGuide for Desert Pots.Permaculture PrimerSaturday, Sept. 2610 a.m. to noon 25, 20 MembersThis introduction topermaculture design willfocus on connections foundin our gardens, specifically inthe soil. Based on the workof the world’s leading soilscientist, Elaine Ingham,students will learn howthe soil food web worksand how to naturally bringdegraded soil back intoabundant health to promotethriving plants and to avoidproblems with pests, diseasesand nutrient deficiencies.Designing Colorful Bird& Butterfly GardensWednesday, Oct. 710 to 11:30 a.m. 25, 20 MembersShelly Ann Abbott, anaward-winning landscapedesigner with a Master’sDegree in LandscapeArchitecture, will share herexpert advice on creatingbrilliant gardens usingSonoran and ChihuahuanDesert plants that attractpollinators and givefabulous color and interestto outdoor spaces.Container Garden DesignWednesday, Oct. 14 from9:30 to 11 a.mor Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1to 2:30 p.m. 20, 15 MembersAutumn 2015

Resident potted gardenexpert, Marylee Pangman,will share her designtechniques for creating apotted garden within yourdesert landscape. Maryleewill help you select plantsand pots and incorporatedesign components suchas color, texture, shape,size, proportions andperspective.NATURE & ECOLOGYGreat Winter PottedGardensWednesday, Nov. 49:30 to 11 a.m. 20, 15 MembersDazzling World ofCaterpillarsThursday, Sept. 246 to 8 p.m. 25, 20 MembersLearn how to plan yourfloral combinations forgreat winter potted gardens.Desert potted gardenexpert, Marylee Pangman,will discuss what plantsand flowers work well inwinter pots and how toplant and care for them.Every butterfly or mothyou’ve ever seen was oncea caterpillar—that’s a lotof caterpillars! Join JeffBabson, of Sky Island Tours,to explore the biology andthe many colors, shapes,and preferred foods of theseoften overlooked creatures.Award Winning GardensThat Connect Us To TheDesertWednesday, Nov. 1110 to 11:30 a.m. 25, 20 MembersMany of the gardensdesigned by award winningMaster of LandscapeArchitecture, Shelly AnnAbbott, MLA, create arunning dialogue with theSonoran Desert. Find outhow this is made possible,the implications forsustainability, and how toincorporate this conceptinto your landscape.Tucson Botanical GardensSonoran Desert EcologyThursday, Oct. 296 to 8 p.m. 25, 20 MembersJeff Babson, of Sky IslandTours, brings to life richecology of the SonoranDesert’s flora and fauna byilluminating the sometimessurprising connectionsbetween organisms innature. No plant oranimal is an island untoitself—each depends onother organisms for itssurvival and underlying itall, are weather, soil, andother physical factors thatcomprise the landscape.YOUTH ACTIVITIESFAMILY FUN DAYMonday, Oct. 1210 a.m. to 2 p.m.Included with admission.Things That Make YouGo “Ouch!”Thursday, Nov. 126 to 8 p.m. 25, 20 MembersSouthern Arizona ishome to many things thatcan sting, bite, poke, orotherwise irritate, includingrattlesnakes, black widows,scorpions, and chiggers.Furthermore, it seems everyplant in the desert has thornsor spines. Jeff Babson, ofSky Island Tours, exploresthe defense mechanismsutilized by plants andanimals adapted to survivein a desert environment.Join us for a special dayjust for children and theirfamilies! Our knowledgeabledocents will help childrenconnect to nature and thenatural world with games,crafts, and presentations.SAVE THE DATE:DOCENT TRAININGWinter 2016Join our committed andvibrant team of docents thatserve as interpreters andsupport guest learning andexploration of the Gardens.For more information,visit our website or contactAshley at education1@tucsonbotanical.org or520-326-9686 ext. 39.11

Just add water—Building theGardens’ EndowmentBuildings may crumble, andtechnology and programs willchange, but a gift to the Gardens’Endowment will endure. A growingendowment enables the Gardensto plan with confidence, projectendowment income and developprograms accordingly, over timereducing our dependence on otherannual-based fundraising.When you make a gift in support ofthe Endowment fund you deepen ourfinancial foundation and lift us higherin the minds of our Garden friends.Through your endowment gift, you say,“This is an organization worthy of myresources. I expect the Gardens to befulfilling its mission far into the future.”12Creating a legacy also gives yourchildren and grandchildren addedreason to appreciate their heritage. Theongoing impact of your endowmentreminds them of who they are, inspiresthem and instills pride that those thatthey love made such a long-lasting gift.Do It NowSome people prefer to makeendowment gifts now so they canenjoy watching them grow andbenefit the Gardens. An endowmentgift can also give the opportunity tomemorialize and honor a loved oneor other respected person. Currentendowment gifts can be funded withcash, appreciated securities, or tangibleproperty. Spreading cash gifts overseveral years may also bring youtax benefits.For more information about makinga planned gift or including the TucsonBotanical Gardens in your will,please contact Michelle Conklin,(520) 326-9686 ext. 15 or email:execdirector@tucsonbotanical.org.The Tucson Botanical Gardens cannot providelegal or tax advice. We encourage you todiscuss any planned gift with your legal and taxadvisors for advice tailored to your individualcircumstances.Autumn 2015

Memorials & TributesIN HONOR OF JUDGE LILLIAN FISHERJudge Lillian Fisher, one of the Gardens’ founders, passed away onJune 7, 2015 – below is an excerpt from an interview with Lillianconducted by Carolyn Niethammer, April 22, 2011.Thank you Lillian for all you did to help create the Tucson Botanical Gardens.Memories of Early Days at theTucson Botanical Gardens.“I had always liked to garden and growflowers. We had recently moved fromNew Jersey where the soil and rainfallwere very different and I found it achallenge to keep a garden. In 1964,Harrison Yokum put an ad in the paperthat he was looking for other peopleinterested in establishing a botanicalgarden. We met at his home and only afew people were there. So we thought andplanned. Each of us had different visions.In those early days, certainly none of usdreamed of anything as lovely or as welldone as what exist today. I never thoughtwhen I sat in Harrison Yocum’s house thatthe Gardens would grow to this beautifulplace. It’s just a beautiful respite. I’m veryhappy I was a part of it in its early days ”BECOME A PERMANENT PART OF THE TUCSONBOTANICAL GARDENSMemorial Bricks are a truly special way to honor loved ones or allow you or yourcompany to become part of the foundation that is the Tucson Botanical Gardens.Personalize your brick with individualand company names, dates or specialmessages. Each brick is permanentlydisplayed on a Garden walkway forguests to enjoy for decades to come. Etchyour name into the history of TucsonBotanical Gardens while also supportingits future. Brick donations are 100percent tax deductible and consideredas charitable gifts to The Gardens.To purchase your Memorial Brick, call Michelle Conklin at520.326.9686 ext. 15 or email execdirector@tucsonbotanical.orgTucson Botanical GardensIN HONOR OFMichelle ConklinWillard WhiteIN MEMORY OFElizabeth WillottGail L. McLaughlinJulia and Philip RosenSoutheast Arizona Butterfly AssociationDonna and Peter AndersenSharon AtwellJoanne Braun and Joe StangNancy and Jon BroderickCass BurkhartJulene and Ron ChurchMichelle and David ConklinMary and John CunninghamDon and Karen DeYoungJulia and David EngelsbergMichael and Gretchen FisherViolet and Frank FormisanoAmy Gaiennie and Ken KingsleyCara Gibson and Laura GreenlawLourdes and Juan GonzalezAmy and Wayne GouldJoan S. and Mel HilmanKatherine and Benedict HouglandElizabeth B. HughesCelinda M. JohnsonCatherine M. KayCarolyn P. KeenenMary Klinkel and Fred HeathBar

Allergy Associates of Tucson, PC Tucson Medical Center Suddath Relocation Systems of Arizona, LLC Madden Media Desert Leaf Langdon Hill and Tori Congdon Smith Family Foundation Inc. Joan and William Ardern Tiana F. Ronstadt and Jeffrey S. Ronstadt Dr. and Mrs. William LaMear George Larsen (* as of this printing) 4 Autumn 2015