Nutshella bi-monthly publication

of news and events

May/June 2012

Arboretum Updates The History Archives Building nears completion. Work continues on the interior of this new structure so we can securely and efficiently store our historical artifacts as well as a part of our herbarium and plant records. Parts of the building were designed with reinforced concrete walls and ceilings as a level of protection against a weather event.

We continue to build and improve our trail system. New trail connectors have been installed in the area between Power Plants and the Japanese Garden and provide additional access through these areas.

The Events Garden at the All Seasons Garden has emerged. Just north of the Visitors Center, the area will not only serve as display gardens but will also be the site of events and education programs.

Thank you to everyone who supported Maple Syrup Madness this year! We had just over 3,000 children and adults attend the self-guided and guided tours.

We also look forward to hosting 400 or so of our peers as we co-host with Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens the American Public Gardens Association’s 2012 Annual Conference in Columbus.

Get your laces tied and your stopwatch ready—it is time to start training for the Licking Memorial Hospital’s (LMH) For Your Health 5K and Family Fun Walk held at The Dawes Arboretum. The race is held on Saturday, August 4, and it begins at 8:30am. Participants can choose to run or walk the 3.1-mile course or complete the 1-mile Fun Walk course.

Partnering with LMH is just one of the ways we encourage health and wellness in our community. Our collaboration with Walk with a Doc is going strong and, starting in June, Tuesday evenings will be added on top of the Saturday morning dates. Please see the program and events page for exact walk dates and times. The special Tuesday evening walks are scheduled for the summer months of June, July and August.

Last but certainly not least, The Arboretum has once again collaborated with Mount Carmel Little Miracles Maternity Program. We gave tree seedlings, organic onesies and arboretum memberships to the parents of babies born on Arbor Day 2012. Families can watch baby and trees grow together!

Health and Wellness with The Arboretum

National Public Gardens Day is on May 11! Visit us to celebrate the importance of public gardens.

Watch for the unveiling of Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart’s “Whispers in the Trees,” a community-driven art installation of fabric and color, to be integrated with several trees throughout the grounds.

Our third installment of StoryTrail™ is open and features the book Dogku by Andrew Clements. The nearly ½-mile trail combines literacy and exercise.

Don’t forget our Plant Sale on May 19 and the popular Bonsai Show on June 9 and 10.

Letter from Executive Director Luke Messinger

Work continues on the History Archives Building.

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Erin Neeb joined The Dawes Arboretum in March of 2012 as our first-ever Director of Development. Now responsible for advancing The Arboretum’s fundraising and memberships, Erin says she’s “excited to grow the membership program to expand the inspiring work of The Arboretum.” Specifically, Erin will oversee activities related to membership, the Annual Fund, sponsorships, planned giving, and grants. She adds, “The Arboretum is a natural treasure in central Ohio and as we increase membership numbers and support for the mission, we will all benefit from being part of a community filled with environmental stewards.”

Staff Introductions: Meet Erin NeebErin’s previous work experience includes four years with The Nature Conservancy and three years with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Erin holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from The Ohio State University: M.A. in Science Education and B.S. in Human Ecology accompanied by minors in Natural Resources Management and Spanish.

Erin is looking forward to using her experience and knowledge to help make sure that The Arboretum keeps in touch with the people in the community and understands what is meaningful to them. Says Erin, “We know that there are many people who visit The Arboretum and appreciate our services who are not yet members. Becoming a member is the easiest way to get more involved, keep up with the happenings at The Arboretum and have the opportunity to provide us with feedback on our communications and programming.”

From a young age, a love of environmental causes led Erin to become President of her High School’s Environmental Club. Erin jokes, “As you can imagine, that position carried with it popularity and prestige.” Currently, she is an appointed member of the City of Columbus Mayor’s Green Team advisory committee.

One of Erin’s favorite quotes is by Barry Lopez: “One of the great dreams of man must be to find some place between the extremes of nature and civilization where it is possible to live without regret.” Erin finds wisdom in the fact that all of what

we have comes from nature to some degree. “Everything is derived from the natural world,” says Erin, “the food that nourishes us, the clothes we wear, the inspiration for many works of art, the resources necessary to create office buildings and grand concert halls, the medications that keep us healthy—no matter your interest, nature makes it possible. I keep this in mind every day when I get up to go to work.”

Enjoy the early fall colors of Ohio as The Arboretum travels to Heritage Village Museum located in Sharon Woods Park near Cincinnati. The Village is a recreated settlement featuring a dozen restored, historic homes and out-buildings saved from destruction and moved to their present location to aid in telling the story of Ohio’s past. Costumed interpreters bring the village to life with facts and stories of 19th century Ohio while demonstrating such period skills as spinning, weaving, candle-dipping, soap making, hearth cooking, carpentry, printing and gardening.

Lunch is at the celebrated Golden Lamb Restaurant and Inn in Lebanon, Ohio. Ohio’s oldest hotel, occupying a handsome brick building, dates back to 1815. Located midway between the National Road (U.S. 40) and Cincinnati, the Golden Lamb became a popular stop for travelers in the early 1800s. Recognized as the oldest continuously operating business establishment in the state, the Golden Lamb offers delicious meals infused with Southern Ohio hospitality.

After lunch, participants visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, a Smithsonian affiliate that celebrates the heroic deeds of men and women who made the Underground Railroad possible and those who found freedom through it. The Freedom Center recognizes the courageous people who helped the enslaved escape, and stands on the same banks of the Ohio River where many enslaved African Americans took their first steps of freedom.

History Trip on September 22, 2012

7:30am — 7pm $85/ $75 members (lunch included). Please register by August 17, 2012 Call 740.323.2355.

by Sarah Rice, Public Relations Assistant

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Bonsai began in Japan about 700 years ago. Bonsai (pronounced bone-sigh) is a Japanese word meaning “plant in a container.” Unlike painting or sculpture which uses canvas or clay as the medium, Bonsai uses a living plant, and by careful pruning and wiring you are creating a plant in miniature that you would see in nature. Today the art of bonsai is practiced in almost every country.

Plants with small twigs, buds and leaves make the best bonsai. Some of the most commonly used plants are juniper,

pine, boxwood, false cypress, hornbeam, trident and Japanese maple. All of the trees in The Arboretum’s collection are outdoor (temperate) plants. Tropicals are also used for bonsai: ficus, schefflera, Natal-plum being the most common.

Bonsai are pruned into five basic styles: formal upright, informal upright, slanting, semi-cascade and cascade. Group, or forest planting, is also common but is based on one of the five basic styles.

The most common misconception with bonsai is that trees are kept small by keeping them “pot bound” and withholding fertilizer and water. Bonsai trees are kept small by pruning their tops, pruning their roots, and growing them in shallow containers. Bonsai trees are removed from their containers, their roots are pruned and returned to their containers. Root pruning is done late winter or early spring. Pruning of foliage and branches is done throughout the year. Bonsai trees are fertilized on a regular basis, from April through October. During the

Bonsai—A Living Art

growing season, bonsai trees need to be checked daily for water. Depending on weather conditions, they may need water several times a day.

Another misconception is that bonsai trees are old. While it is true in some cases, it is the illusion of age that is more important. An “old looking” plant may be only five or 10 years old. Many people think because bonsai are grown in containers they can survive indoors, especially during the winter months. In Ohio, outdoor bonsai need a period of time where they go dormant. In this area, they need some protection from the cold but not in the house. A cold frame, unheated garage or greenhouse where temperatures between 32°F and 40°F can be maintained is ideal.

Patience, dedication and an understanding of nature and horticulture are important when working with bonsai. If you are interested in learning more, the 32nd Ohio Regional Bonsai Show is June 9 and 10. There will be two days of demonstrations, lectures and Bonsai vendors with all kinds of

supplies. A beginner’s workshop is held on Saturday, June 9, from 1pm to 4pm. A silent auction is slated for both days. During the show, over 100 bonsai trees are on display from Ohio and neighboring states.

Keith Stevens is the Curator of the Japanese Garden and Bonsai Collection.

by Keith Stevens

New fun at the June Bonsai Show!

A display of items typically seen in everyday Japanese lifestyles can be viewed at this year’s Bonsai Show, loaned to us by the Institute of Japanese Studies at The Ohio State University. Other activities include a Passport to Japan program covering aspects of Japanese culture, and a Japanese karate demonstration! Visit the Show June 9 and 10, 11am - 5pm to find out!

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Programs & Events GuideOngoing Daweswood House ToursSaturdays & Sundays • 1:30pm & 3pmMeet at Museum Porch$2 adults/$1 youth/members free

Take a guided tour of the Daweswood House Museum, once the summer home of Arboretum co-founders, the late Beman and Bertie Dawes. See and hear the history behind antiques and memorabilia from the Dawes family. A house highlight is the “Rathskeller,” a basement area that displays shovels used by 103 notable men and women who dedicated trees at The Arboretum and features their initials and signatures on the ceiling.

May Vegetable Gardening for the City Dweller Saturday, May 5 • 10am – noonZand Education Center Greenhouse Classroom$30/20 members

Learn how to grow a vegetable garden in the city! If you have an area in your yard that gets sunshine most of the day (6 to 8 hours in summer), then a bountiful harvest can be yours for the picking. Join Education Director Jenny Pope as she explains transplanting, starting vegetable seeds, basic garden care and provides creative tips for growing in small spaces. Additionally, participants learn how to make sturdy paper pots for transplanting and take vegetable and herb transplants home!

Walk with a DocSaturday, May 12 • 10amSaturday, May 26 • 10amVisitors Center DeckFree

The Dawes Arboretum is proud to bring Walk with a Doc to our grounds in 2012! WWAD was created by Dr. David Sabgir, a board-certified cardiologist who practices with Mount Carmel Clinical Cardiovascular Specialists. The Arboretum is collaborating with WWAD in order to help encourage healthy, physical activity in people of all ages, and reverse the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle. Improve your health and well-being by joining a walk and getting tips from a physician.

Native Plants for the Home Landscape Saturday, May 12 • 10am – noonZand Education Greenhouse Classroom$45/$35 members

Discover why native plants are such a wonderful option for home landscaping. Learn why native plants are a smart choice

for a low-maintenance garden and how they benefit the ecosystem. Participants may choose one flat of native plant plugs to take home for planting based on site requirements and personal preference. Indicate flat preference when registering. Flats include a rain garden mix, dry site mix or wildlife mix.

StoryTrailTM OpeningMonday, May 14 • 10am - noonVisitors CenterFree

In collaboration with Licking County Library, The Arboretum is excited to present StoryTrailTM! Dogku, by Andrew Clements, is a creative story of a homeless dog and the family that adopts him told totally in haiku. Dogku illustrator Tim Bowers is a Granville native and is signing copies of the book for visitors during the event. He will give a short presentation of his illustration techniques and answer any questions about the creative process. Other activities include storytelling, crafts, reading and interaction with dogs from Angel Paws Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy of Newark and All Tails ‘R’ Waggin’ dog adoption and rescue of Pataskala. You may bring your own or purchase a copy of Dogku available in Daweswood Gifts.

Plant Sale & Garden FairFriday, May 18 6 – 8pm, Partnership members and above Saturday, May 19 9am – 4pm, Public Sale

Purchase from many gems grown in The Arboretum’s nursery—several are rare and hard to find in local garden centers and nurseries. A variety of annuals, perennials, herbs and garden vegetables will be available for purchase. Browse the array of wares and services in all areas of gardening, landscaping and home décor offered by merchants and professionals. The aroma of food will surely entice you to stay for lunch! Wagons are welcome.

Amphibian Hunt Night Hike Friday, May 18 • 8:30 – 10:30pmVisitors Center$5/members free

Watch a short indoor program on amphibians and then go on an “amphibian hunt” looking and listening for these creatures!

Wildflower Walk with Dr. David Brandenburg Saturday, May 19 • noon – 2pmVisitors Center$35/$25 members Join Taxonomic Botanist David Brandenburg in the field as he leads a pleasant stroll through Arboretum grounds in search of native plants. Walk includes a copy of David’s book, National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to

Wildflowers of North America, a fresh approach to the identification of wild plants. The descriptive text appeals to amateurs and professionals and provides readers with a greater understanding and appreciation of our native flora.

Tried & True Pruning Series: A Hands-On Experience

To keep The Dawes Arboretum looking great, a LOT of pruning is involved. Take advantage of the skill and knowledge our expert horticulturists have to share in this intensive hands-on pruning series. Participants are introduced to a wide variety of pruning concepts and techniques. Practice newly-acquired skills as the class moves through the collections pruning under the guidance of the horticulturist. This class is open to all levels of experience and is designed to enhance competency and confidence in gardeners! Please dress comfortably for the weather. Sign up for the whole series or individual classes.

Young Tree Development Saturday, May 26 • 9am – noon Zand Education Center Greenhouse Classroom $15/$10 members

Achieving a strong structure in a young tree in the first five to seven years is critical to ensure a healthy tree. For this to happen, a young tree should be visited at least once per year so decisions can be made and action taken to direct proper development. Horticulture staff reveals how these pruning decisions are made in the care of these plants. Learn how to prune as well as become proficient determining how best to direct the development of a young tree.

June Little Buckeye Imagination SessionsWednesdays, June – August • 2pmVisitors Center DeckFree

Learn with a group as the creative educators at The Dawes Arboretum bring children closer to the wonders of the natural world. Subjects include trees, flowers, weather and many creatures great and small. An assortment of fun pursuits are always in store with songs, activities, games, crafts and sometimes real animal visitors.

Reservations are required for all programs where fees apply. Early registration is suggested. Please call 800.44.DAWES. For the entire 2012 calendar of programs and events, please visit www.dawesarb.org.

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Programs & Events GuideOhio’s Wildlife—The Rise and Fall of Certain Species Saturday, June 2 • 10am – noonZand Education Greenhouse Classroom$15/$10 members

Join Conservationist Shane McGuire as he discusses the rise and fall of wildlife species in Ohio over the past 200 years. Find out which species of wildlife are extirpated, threatened or endangered and which have suffered decline, disappeared or thrived in the Buckeye State. Learn about some probable future issues Ohio’s wildlife species may face, and how hunting and trapping can play a positive role today with laws and regulations.

Preserve a Summer Day: The Art of Drying Plants for CraftsDay 1 - Saturday, June 9 • 9 – 11am OR 1 – 3pmHorticulture Complex Day 2 - Saturday, June 16 • 9am – noon OR 1 – 4pm Zand Education Center Greenhouse Classroom$40/$30 members (No Vouchers)

This is a great program for all crafters and crafter wanna-be’s! During the first session, travel the grounds with Taxonomic Botanist David Brandenburg to collect plant materials and learn how to correctly dry and press them. The second Saturday, return to use pressed materials to make display specimens and decorative items you’ll be thrilled to take home. The goal of this class is to have fun and be creative while crafting dried specimens.

Walk with a DocTuesday, June 5 • 6pmSaturday, June 9 • 10amTuesday, June 19 • 6pmSaturday, June 23 • 10amVisitors Center Deck areaFree

See May 12 for full description.

32nd Ohio Regional Bonsai Show Saturday, June 9 & Sunday, June 10Saturday, 11am – 5pm Sunday, 10am – 5pmVisitors CenterFree

The Dawes Arboretum invites you to the 32nd annual Ohio Regional Bonsai Show. Over 100 bonsai specimens are displayed in the Firelight Room and Bonsai Courtyard. Free demonstrations go on throughout the weekend and a silent auction takes place both days of the show. Vendors have supplies for all your bonsai needs. A workshop on Saturday, 1 – 4pm, focuses on beginning bonsai, perfect for those just starting out ($35 fee; registration required). Take part in the fusion of art and horticulture.

Night HikeFriday, June 15 • 9 –11pmVisitors Center DeckFree, Donations welcome

Experience The Arboretum at night! Kids and adults are welcome to attend one of our most popular programs as we hike through collections, grasslands and woodlands. Night Hikes are for individuals, couples and families. Scout troops and other groups are asked to call the Education Department for current program offerings, just for scouts and groups.

Tried & True Pruning Series: A Hands-On Experience

Pruning for EffectSaturday, June 16, 2012 9am – noonVisitors Center$15/$10 members

Basic pruning improves a plant’s function as well as its appearance in the landscape. Learn how to prune for both artistic and functional purposes such as exposing ornamental bark, improving vehicle and pedestrian access, training hedges and enhancing views. Discover how easy it is to enhance a plant’s function in the landscape! See May 26 for the full Tried & True Pruning Series description.

July Little Buckeye Imagination SessionsWednesdays, June – August (no class July 4) 2pmVisitors Center DeckFree

See June listing for full description.

Walk with a DocTuesday, July 3 • 6pmSaturday, July 7 • 10amTuesday, July 17 • 6pmSaturday, July 21 • 10amVisitors Center Deck areaFree

See May 12 for full description.

Nature’s Recyclers for Kids Saturday, July 14 •10am – noonMain Shelter House$12/$8 for member

Experience recycling the way nature intended! This program for school-age children focuses on the helpful critters found on the forest floor. Highlights include a worm study, a rotten log investigation and rolypollyology.

Camp Dawes (6 – 8 years old)Must have completed kindergartenWeek I July 9 – 13, 2012Week II July 16 – 20, 2012Week III July 23 – 27, 20129am – 3pm$125/$100 members

At Camp Dawes, young adventurers revel in a funfilled week of outdoor exploration and learning. Observe animals in their natural habitat, discover the wonder of woodlands and wade through streams. Each day is a new adventure with science-based educational activities and crafts to nurture creativity. Growing a lifelong relationship with the earth is the heart of the Camp Dawes experience.

Insect Safari Night Hike Friday, July 20 • 9 – 11pmVisitors Center$5/members free; registration required

Attend a short indoor program on nighttime insects and then go on a “safari” to look and listen for these creatures!

Tried & True Pruning Series: A Hands-On Experience

Pruning ConifersSaturday, July 21 • 9am – noonVisitors Center $15/$10 members

Love conifers and want to know how to care for them? Curator of Conifers Jeff Bowman takes participants to the Conifer Glen for outdoor experience. This is a very hands-on class featuring the proper methods for pruning different conifers in the landscape. See May 26 for the full Tried & True Pruning Series description.

Camp Dawes (9 – 11 years old)July 30 – August 3 • 9am – 3pm$125/$100 members

At Camp Dawes, children become adventurers who journey into a world of tall trees, wetlands and prairies. Expand their understanding of the natural world through exhilarating hikes, outdoor-inspired crafts and scientific experiments. Enjoy five days of fun while forming bonds with nature and new friends. A truly memorable summer experience is created.

WWAD on Tuesday evenings starting in June!

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All Seasons GardenClassic Brass, a brass quartet Sunday, July 15 • 1:30 – 3pm • Free • All Seasons Garden

Second Wind Bluegrass, a blend of 12- and 6-string guitars, mandolins and autoharp Sunday, August 19 • 1:30 – 3pm • Free • All Seasons Garden

Gemini, music and singing Sunday, September 16 • 1:30 – 3pm • Free • All Seasons Garden

Concert StageThe following bands perform two, 50-minute sets. The Dawes Arboretum’s Education Department has lots of activities going on before the music as well as a professional face painter for the kid in all of us. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are encouraged.

Stranger—Party Like It’s 1985 Saturday, July 28 • 7 – 9pm (gates open at 5:30pm) • Free • Concert Stage

The concept of this band is simple...the 80s RULE! This Stranger show is interactive and full of well-known 80s hits plus some forgotten classics as well. You’ll hear songs from super groups like Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and Cheap Trick as well as new wave hits by A-Ha, A Flock of Seagulls, Modern English and Soft Cell. Food and drinks are available for purchase.

The Shazzbots, special interest for children Saturday, August 18 • 12:30 – 3pm (gates open at noon) • Free • Concert Stage

Rocking and ricketing through space-ways, The Shazzbots are bringing cool, quirky kid’s rock music to all the children of the cosmos at The Dawes Arboretum! Join the crew as they jet from planet to planet laughing, learning, writing songs and getting into all kinds of shenanigans...all the while teaching kids about the joys and excitement of music and art of all kinds! Frozen treats will be given to kids while supplies last.

Bluegrass, Barbeque and BOOM!, an end of summer party Sunday, September 2 • 3pm (gates open at 2:30pm) • Concert Stage $12 adults, $5 ages 6 though 16, free for kids under age 6

You are invited to our once-a-year concert experience with the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra and Denison University. Pack lawn chairs and a blanket and join us for and end of summer party!  An array of bluegrass bands entertain the crowd throughout the afternoon with the symphony rounding out the day’s performances. The event ends with a colorful display of fireworks set to music. Food and drinks are available to purchase, or bring your own picnic to enjoy.    Tickets can be purchased in advance during the month of August in the Visitors Center or at the gate the day of the festival. For VIP tent information, please contact Kathy at 740.323.2355 or kjboyer@dawesarb.org

Enjoy the fusion of music and nature as The Arboretum presents a series of performances this summer. All concerts are free, unless noted otherwise. You are encouraged to bring a blanket, chair and picnic. The Arboretum does not permit pop-up tents or large umbrellas. For additional details, please contact 800.44.DAWES or information@dawesarb.org.

Music in the Garden

The 3rd Saturday in May is Walk in the Woods DayTM! Get outside, stroll through your nearest woodlands and enjoy the trees!

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FOD Escape to….Parks and Gardens of DaytonSaturday, September 8 7:30am – 6:30pm $85/$70 members

Tour the many formal gardens of Wegerzyn Gardens Metro Park and discover a wealth of design ideas and cultivation techniques. Enjoy whimsical plant displays, Ohio habitats, and plants that highlight play and learning opportunities in the Children’s Discovery Garden. Learn by example about the conservation of swamp forests, woodlands, meadows and planted prairies through the work at Wegerzyn. In addition, explore Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm and its 200-acre nature sanctuary with six miles of trails around a pond and through prairie, forests, a marsh and meadows. Find out about sustainable agricultural methods such as free-range livestock, proper plowing, crop

rotation and farming without fertilizers and pesticides. After enjoying lunch catered by Panera, travel to Cox Arboretum Metro Park. Enjoy a great escape in the 189 acres of specialty gardens, mature forests and prairies. The arboretum offers numerous natural areas including mature woodlots, dense cedar glades and wetlands. This trip is mostly outside and is rain or shine. Dress appropriately for walking and the weather. Space is limited so register soon!

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Save the Date! Ohio Sustainable Landscape SymposiumSaturday, September 15, 2012 at The Dawes Arboretum

Learn about the benefits of native plants, their importance to the green industry and practical approaches to sustainable landscaping at this exciting symposium! Presenters will explore ways to integrate cutting-edge sustainable “green” ideas into widespread, traditional practices. Featured speakers include: Allan M. Armitage, Armitage’s Native Plants for North American Gardens; Charlotte Aldeman, The Midwestern Native Garden; and The Arboretum’s Dr. David Brandenburg, National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Wildflowers of North America. It is the hope of The Dawes Arboretum that this symposium will serve as a catalyst for getting professionals and homeowners together to foster ideas for crafting a sensible, long-term approach to sustainable landscaping.

The Ohio Native Plant Network is a collaboration of public gardens, universities, industry professionals and individuals interested in the sharing of resources and information pertaining to the enhancement of native plant biodiversity, the conservation of local genotypes and the restoration of native plant communities in the Ohio River Valley.

The Ohio Native Plant Network continues to grow with the addition of more organizations as well as the rehab of our glass greenhouses. Native Landscape Manager Peter Lowe has sown a variety of locally collected Ohio native plant seed for use within habitats on our grounds as well as for sale to visitors.

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Staff Introductions: Meet Peter LoweFrom a young age, Peter Lowe has had an interest in the natural world. He says if you ask his parents, they would describe him as always up in a tree or in the water. This passion is apparent in his new position as Native Landscape Manager at The Dawes Arboretum.

Born in Cambridge, Ohio, and “raised Buckeye,” Peter attended The Ohio State University, majoring in Landscape Horticulture with a Landscape Construction minor. He graduated with a B.A. in Agriculture. Through a scholarship program, Peter became involved at OSU Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens focusing on the maintenance and care of Chadwick’s native tree collection. He also studied abroad at Myerscough College in Preston, England. Today, as Native Landscape Manager, Peter looks forward to “working with and being part of a very special group of people.” Peter says, “To be associated with the prestige of The Dawes Arboretum is a tremendous honor.”

In his role as Native Landscape Manager Peter intends to work with other groups who are interested in Ohio native plants and increasing the distribution of resources, as well as “make a difference in the availability and usage of native plants in our landscapes through the dissemination of knowledge.” Peter can be seen in the greenhouses connected to the Zand Education Center working on the propagation of plants native to the Ohio River Valley. This correlates to the Ohio Native Plant Network recently initiated by The Dawes Arboretum. According to Peter, this network is for “industry professionals interested in the sharing of resources and information pertaining to the enhancement of native plant biodiversity, the conservation of local genotypes and the restoration of native plant communities in Ohio.”

Native plant management is an extremely important undertaking and the responsibility falls squarely on the shoulders of the human race. As we have advanced, we have taken more and more from the land. In the end it comes down to protecting

our assets that provide us with the energy we need to sustain life.With these programs in place, Peter and others can connect in a collaborative effort to create awareness. As Peter explains, “Native landscape management is not about using strictly natives; it is about a responsible incorporation of select native and non-native species. It is about understanding what has the potential of being invasive and detrimental to your landscape. Responsible native landscape management is action instead of reaction to the obstacles we face in protecting our native resources.”

As a way to educate the public on sustainable landscapes, The Arboretum will be presenting the first Ohio Sustainable Landscape Conference this fall. “It will have a stellar collection of workshops and speakers to promote and excite landowners on the importance and benefits of using natives in sustainable landscapes,” says Peter. He’s excited about the plans the Natural Resources department is working on for the coming months.

With so many projects, it’s a wonder Peter has time for anything else, but when he’s not cleaning seeds in the greenhouse, Peter enjoys a variety of activities including canoeing, listening to Old Time Radio, sports (especially soccer), indoor and outdoor rock climbing, and the arts. Peter adds, “My wife and I are actively involved in our church. We help supervise a group of 5th and 6th graders and we also teach Sunday school.” He is an avid reader and loves outdoor activities like camping and hiking with his wife, Michelle, and his dog.

On choosing a career as a Native Landscape Manager, Peter explains, “I have taken the joy that I experienced as a child and turned it into a career.” He remembers being outdoors in nature with his family while growing up. It was from his grandfather that Peter developed a great respect for nature; something that would greatly influence Peter’s passion and career choice later in life. Peter explains how much he enjoyed the adventurous canoe trips with his grandfather, “We would watch the leaves turn color in fall. Beavers gnawing on trees and Blue Herron hunting for fish. He taught us how to quietly see the beauty of the world and how we could interact with it without destroying the environment around us.”

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by Sarah Rice, Public Relations Assistant

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*Species native to the United States A Dawes Arboretum Introduction

Dawes Emerald Tiger Grosser maple, Acer davidii ssp. grosseri ‘Dawes Emerald Tiger’mountain maple, Acer spicatum*Sango kaku Japanese maple, Acer palmatum ‘Sango kaku’bottlebrush buckeye, Aesculus parviflora*dutchman’s-pipe, Aristolochia macrophylla*Dee Runk common boxwood, Buxus sempervirens ‘Dee Runk’fastigiate common boxwood, Buxus sempervirens ‘Fastigiata’Korean plum-yew, Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. koreanaSpaan’s Cannonball sawara false cypress, Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Spaan’s Cannonball’Heatherbun Atlantic white-cedar false cypress, Chamaecyparis thyoides ‘Heatherbun’*Blue Shadow kousa dogwood, Cornus kousa ‘Blue Shadow’spike winter-hazel, Corylopsis spicata Dawyck Purple European beech, Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck Purple’tricolor purple European beech (syn. rosepink European beech), Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea Tricolor’Rebel border forsythia, Forsythia × intermedia ‘Rebel’Suwan Gold Korean greenstem forsythia, Forsythia viridissima var. koreana ‘Suwan Gold’Chief Paduke American holly, Ilex opaca ‘Chief Paduke’*Kentucky Gentleman American holly, Ilex opaca ‘Kentucky Gentleman’*longstalk holly, Ilex pedunculosaGold Cone common juniper, Juniperus communis ‘Gold Cone’*Silver King sweetgum, Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Silver King’*bigleaf magnolia, Magnolia macrophylla*Ogon dawn-redwood (syn. Gold Rush dawn-redwood), Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Ogon’ Daisen Japanese pieris, Pieris japonica ‘Daisen’

Silver Ghost lacebark pine, Pinus bungeana ‘Silver Ghost’Silver Sheen Swiss stone pine, Pinus cembra ‘Silver Sheen’Winter Gold mugo pine, Pinus mugo ‘Winter Gold’coast azalea, Rhododendron atlanticum*Brittany rhododendron, Rhododendron ‘Brittany’Janet Blair rhododendron, Rhododendron ‘Janet Blair’Peve Yellow bald-cypress, Taxodium distichum ‘Peve Yellow’*Zebrina Extra Gold western redcedar, Thuja plicata [Zebrina Extra Gold]*Bayou Two O’Clock Kentucky wisteria, Wisteria frutescens var. macrostachya ‘Bayou Two O’Clock’*Jubliee Nootka false cypress, Xanthocyparis nootkatensis ‘Jubilee’*

Plant Sale & Garden Fair An Arboretum tradition since 1971, our annual Plant Sale & Garden Fair is upon us: May 18 & 19! Unique and rare plant material along with Dawes Favorites will be available, and have great prices! Stroll through vendor booths for a variety of native plants, vegetables, herbs, and other gardening goods. This is an event not to be missed, so check out the new location between The Arboretum’s main parking lot and Visitors Center. Partnership-level Member Preview is Friday, 6 - 8pm, with a live auction at 7pm. There is a second live auction at 10:30am Saturday and a silent auction from 9am - 3pm. This listing is subject to change.

Help us Plant!

Join us for the Annuals Planting Event on May 26, 8am - noon. The perennials have been planted, and now it’s time to add the annuals! The “permanent” framework of the beds in our newly redesigned All Seasons Garden was planted in April. The perennials, chosen for their color, texture, height and growing conditions, will return each year. Now we can contrast these characteristics with the annual plants. Although these plants will have a full growing season they will die each year and must be replanted. Through layering the placement of the annuals with the perennials, each garden will flourish with its own unique style and beauty! Get energized with bagels, donuts, juice and coffee before the planting! Shovels and hand-tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own tools!

Please RSVP by MAY 24 to Jennilyn Lowe at 740.232.2355 ext. 1252 or jmlowe@dawesarb.org.

New vendors added this year!Circa Plants offers heirloom seeds, The Going Green Store has healthy, safe, nontoxic products and Garden Partners sells Princeton elm trees! They, along with returning vendors Scioto Gardens, Somerset Herbs, NightCrawler Gardens (get those tomatoes & peppers!) and Rodney’s Rustic Chairs, make for fun shopping while you peruse what is offered from The Arboretum’s nursery.

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A MILE OF

In 1928, Arboretum co-founder, Bertie B. Dawes wrote the following heading in her garden journal: “What I want to succeed in doing-.” The first item she listed was, “Cover outer fence along Pike with Roses…” This was the beginning of Mrs. Dawes’ beautification project known as “A Mile of Roses.”

Bertie enlisted the help of local nurseryman, Herbert Albyn, who not only supplied The Arboretum with trees and shrubs, but also designed gardens for the Dawes family. Plant records indicate that Albyn’s Nursery supplied 150 climbing roses to The Arboretum in March, 1928.

Bertie favored popular climbing and rambling roses of the day such as ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ (crimson red), ‘American Beauty’ (rose-pink), ‘Dr. W. Van Fleet’ (light pink),

‘American Pillar’ (bright pink with a white center), ‘Hiawatha’ (clear pink) and ‘Dorothy Perkins’ (shell pink). But Bertie’s “mile” was not exclusively roses for, on the back of a photograph from 1932, she wrote: “A Mile of Roses at Daweswood, with honeysuckle, etc. now & then.”

The plants grew up a woven wire support that ran along the post and chain fence marking the eastern and northern perimeters of The Arboretum; approximately one mile long. On June 13, 1929, just eight days after the founding of The Dawes Arboretum, Bertie noted that the roses were “coming into bloom fully.”

by David Vermilion, HistorianRosesHowever, plant inventories indicate that sometime during the mid 1930s the roses all but disappeared. Further investigation reveals that disaster struck The Arboretum while Mr. and Mrs. Dawes were in Florida during the winter of 1935-36. Bertie’s journal entry for March 15, 1936 records the devastating news she received from Arboretum Superintendent, Harry Jones. “Jones writes that my mile of roses along fence are (sic) killed to the ground- also all about house & other tragedies.”

In fact, this was an exceptionally severe winter for central Ohio and The Arboretum suffered much winter damage. In his letter to Mrs. Dawes, Jones also reported that in addition to her roses, many birds she loved so well, including a resident mocking bird had disappeared and were thought to have perished.

Yet, photographic evidence indicates that the Mile of Roses was restored. Plant records from the 1940s indicate that Bertie’s “mile” still hosted some of the original rose varieties such as ‘American Pillar,’ as well as additional varieties not mentioned in her garden journal like the legendary pink climber, ‘Seven Sisters.’

Gradually, the roses fell into decline and disappeared from plant inventories. A long-time Arboretum employee, now retired, remembers the removal of the surviving plants and much of the perimeter fence during the late 1960s and early 1970s, thus ending the era of Bertie Dawes’ Mile of Roses.

Top: Dr. W. Van Fleet Roses on North Fence, 1932Left: Mile of Roses, June 1946

Right: Bertie hand-tinted this 1931 photograph of American Pillar roses.

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New Garden Shop in Visitors Center The Garden Shop features some Arboretum cultivated trees and shrubs, Felco® pruning tools and Zanesville-made planters. A bonsai section dedicated to pots, soil and tools is sure to be a favorite this season. Bird lovers will enjoy the selection of feeders, houses and baths. Plenty of fun and unique items are available to help decorate your backyard! Visit the Garden Shop beginning Arbor Day - April 28, 2012.

APGA Conference and Closing AnnouncementThe Dawes Arboretum is proud to co-host the 2012 American Public Gardens Conference June 19 – 22. The Arboretum, along with Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and The Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens, will host over 500 colleagues in the field of public horticulture. The conference takes place at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Columbus with many trips to central Ohio public and private gardens. The theme of this year’s conference is Garden Paths. APGA members will focus on the task of examining the demands and opportunities gardens are facing today to reflect on the identity of the

public garden and to choose a proper path that leads to a truer, more focused mission.

The Dawes Arboretum will be hosting a tour and dinner on Friday, June 22, where we will showcase our beautiful collections and gardens. Due to this special opportunity, The Arboretum grounds will close at 3pm on June 22.

Volunteers are needed for the APGA Conference and tour event. Contact Jennilyn Lowe at jmlowe@dawesarb.org for more information on how to sign up!

Beginning in mid-June, expect to see a beautiful array of art installments at The Dawes Arboretum. Thanks to a unique collaboration with artist Mary-Helen Fernandez-Stewart, hand-dyed fabric will hang from tree branches in areas near The Visitor’s Center. The project, called “Whispers in the Trees,” features fabric that will gently sway in the wind, and provide visitors with a fantastic view of nature-inspired artwork and vibrant colors.

Whispers in the Trees

Bluegrass, Barbeque and Boom!Sunday, September 2Gates open at 2:30pm, Music begins at 3pm$12 adults, $5 ages 6 through 16, free for kids under 6

You are invited to our once-a-year concert experience with the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra and Denison University. Pack lawn chairs and a blanket and join us for Bluegrass, Barbeque & Boom! Purchase barbeque fare or bring your own picnic to enjoy. The event ends with a colorful display of fireworks set to music. More information on this popular summer concert is available in August. For VIP tent table information please contact Kathy at 740.323.2355 or kjboyer@dawesarb.org.

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The sport utility vehicle pulled into the entrance of The Dawes Arboretum. Brutus took in the blast of moist air through the open window. His tongue wagged, tasting the sweet spring air. He recognized this place and remembered its treasure trove of scents. He began to run excitedly, back and forth, across the back seat.

Today was already a good day. No school bus came by to take away the children. No one left through the door to the garage without him. The entire family piled into the car. And now the engine quieted and his leash was attached. Oh, boy!

Once outside the car and parking lot, Brutus immediately put his nose to the paving stones. He searched for any scent to track. He picked up faint traces of other dogs or other mammals, but no scent was strong enough to really hold his interest.

The family moved onto a grass path. Brutus picked up speed. His paw pads bounced off of the damp, springy earth. The family stopped, and Brutus yanked the end of his leash. He stretched to look into a low-lying juniper bush. With a prick of his nose, he was off to the next discovery.

Again the family stopped, and Brutus circled as far as he could, limited by the six-foot radius of his leash. He managed to sniff out a mole tunnel. He dug first at the mound of soil left behind. Nothing there. He scratched down a line of raised lawn. Corrected by a quick jerk of the leash, he moved on.

A series of yips let the family know that his patience was waning. It seemed that as soon as the family reached a good walking pace, they would coast to a stop at a post. Their voices would join rhythmically, punctuated by a laugh or sigh.

None of the posts held any interest for Brutus. He was too short to see the precious images of a dog named Mooch. He was too drawn by the scents of the garden to care about a story of dog adoption. After darting away from some sharp sweetgum fruits underpaw, he did take note of an extra-long hug from each of his family members. They could relate the story to their own special Brutus. And he could finally take off down the path on a full-fledged hike.

A Trip to the StoryTrail

In collaboration with Licking County Library, The Arboretum is excited to present the latest installation of StoryTrail™! Dogku, by Andrew Clements, is a creative story of as homeless dog and the family that adopts him told totally in haiku. Dogku illustrator Tim Bowers is a Granville native and is graciously signing copies of the book for visitors during the event. He will give a short presentation of his illustration techniques and answer any questions about the creative process.

Other activities include storytelling, crafts, reading and interaction with dogs from Angel Paws Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy of Newark and All Tails ‘R’ Waggin’ dog adoption and rescue of Pataskala. You may bring your own or purchase a copy of Dogku available in Daweswood Gifts.

by Beth Spieles, Interpretive Educator

Whispers in the Trees

StoryTrailTM OpeningMonday, May 14 • 10am - noonVisitors Center • Free

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Family FUN Page

Little Buckeye Imagination Sessions Wednesdays, June – August 2pm Visitors Center Deck Free

Learn with a group as the creative educators at The Dawes Arboretum bring children closer to the wonders of the natural world. Subjects include trees, flowers, weather and many creatures great and small. An assortment of fun pursuits are always in store with songs, activities, games, crafts and sometimes real animal visitors.

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Did you know...? Bees aren’t the only pollinators…

ants, birds, butterflies, flies and moths are also helpful pollinators. Noronha skinks in Brazil and black and white ruffed lemurs in Madagascar are some of the more unusual pollinators.

Pollination is usually the unintended consequence of an animal’s activity on a flower. The pollinator is often eating or collecting pollen for its protein and other nutritional characteristics or it is sipping nectar from the flower when pollen grains attach themselves to the animal’s body. When the animal visits another flower for the same reason, pollen can fall off onto the flower’s stigma and may result in successful reproduction of the flower.

Pollinators are responsible for assisting over 80 percent of the world’s flowering plants. Without them, humans and wildlife wouldn’t have much to eat or to look at! They are responsible for one out of every three bites of food you eat. More than 150 food crops in the U.S. depend on pollinators, including almost all fruit and grain crops!

For more information... Read “Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden Using Native Plants” (Eastern United States) (PDF, 3.5 MB)—developed and published by the USDA Forest Service: offers a guide to providing habitats for pollinators in the eastern United States.

PatronKaren SanGregory

SustainingRalph & Charla DevinePhilip & Zita Hunt

ContributingBilly & Hilde BrownJames Carhart, M.D.Michael & Lynn CornettKim & Chris HensleyMichael & Shelly HigginsJack & Jean LepleyStephen & Susan LipcseyDan McCarthyJerry McClain CompanyCharles & Hazel Morrow-JonesScott & Sharon MuellerAndy Mulvey & Nina MutoneErin NeebBarbara Needham & Marvin DolleryJ. Garver & J. Ruh

PartnershipJames & Jamie AshworthMike & Darlene BakerElizabeth CaldwellKevin CameronJoseph & Diane CharlesElijah CherrySuki ChristyDale & Cathy CleavelandBob Preshell & Ellen CoeRichard & Susan ConleyElliot & Marjorie Davidoff

East Central Beekeepers AssociationRebecca GernhartMelvin & Linda GoodJohn & Kelli GrabanDiana HardbargerRichard & Diana HaynesBill HessonChuck & Cindy HilesTiffany & Gary HinderlongJohn & Anne HohmannGretchen & Joseph JamiolkowskiAlan & Jean JankowskiMarilyn & Michael JungRichard M. KardulesJames & Virginia KranerDeb KutneyMike LanningSteve & Leeanna LoweWalt & Molly MaciejewskiWilliam MannDon & Jan MasonAndrew & Pam MeiltonGayle MockJames NorrisJohn OwensTraci, Mike & Sophia PatenaConstance PaulRick & Vicky PeaseRichard PlattWilliam PlessingerDr. & Mrs. K. RumlAnne ScaperothMary Kay SchwabMr. & Mrs. Jerry L. SeversonJohn & Nancy ShontzWayne & Rhonda SniderEvelyn Starlin

Joe & Kathy StoutMatthew ThomasPam WagnorJoe & Amy WalterJerry & Kris Worthington

Friend Plus OneFrank & Dorothy BazellBarb & Dan BlatterTracy CampbellTony & Betty CarusoT & L CashBob ConawayJeannette DrakeDan DrummCharles EdwardsRobert EnglishRichard & Judy FenwickVictor FingerJean FlowersMike & Sherry ForanRalph & Emma FranksTom & Dianne IschyJ. W. LongKaren & Maggie McCabeBarbara McFarlandNick MooreRhonda ReidMarie & Randy RogersClarence & Connie RutterDavid & Nancy SandersJudith Fisher & Shawn ShearDavid & Debbie ShieldsBrent & Wendy StormRonald & Wilma StradleyBruce & Wanda StrawserJohn WadeJames WheatleyGary & Beth Yaekle

FriendValerie ArdreyNancy BarkerJohn BarkleyMark BusseyMary BruntonJames G. CochranJoann DunlapJoan EvansNancy FalconMichael GibsonJoyce HardbargerCheryl HarrisRod HillMelissa HiteKenneth JohnstonMona Lee JosephJean KerleWilliam LaingLucille LeachKelly MontgomeryJackie LosoncyMariann NagyBarbara NewellMarilyn OrttLynn RauschJim ReevesTrish PadleyBetty A. RootJean SchererRussell SnellingTimothy StewartMary TaylorRobert TharpDiana Weingand

New & Renewed Members*Contributions from 1/1/12 through 3/21/12

Gifts from 1/20/12 through 3/21/12

Ken AlpeterDon & Dorothy AnsonGeorge BradleyJohn BrumbackDavid & Kathy BuddPeggy CarbolJames Carhart, M.D.Rose CocanourTimothy CooperWilliam & Earlene CorbanMark & Marilyn CordovaGuy DennyBill & Janet EnglefieldConstance FaddisCarl FriendBrian & Nancy GregoryClair & Lois Griggs

Chuck & Kathy HolmanDebra L. HuberBarbara & Ron HupmanDavid & Sheila KlontzJack & Jean LepleyVeronica Link Charlie Vachris & Judy LongTerry McCartyAlan McClellandBetty MeierBarbara J. MerriamDavid & Suzanne OlsonPackaging Corporation of AmericaRichard PlattSusan Powell & Bernard GrossJ. Fred Pryor

Charles & Mary Susan RathBrian RileyBernard RisterDonna RobertsSue Hannah & Ken SalsberryPaul & Rosemarie ScanlanMary SchmidtBarb Sills

Annual Fund Gifts

Al & Bonnie SmithRuss & Janet SniderArthur & Mary SterlingDavid & Joan TrautmanDavid A. VermilionMichael WaltonElizabeth Wells

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© 2012 by The Dawes Arboretum

Legacy Trees & GiftsThe family of Bob Baughman has labeled a Legacy Tree in his honor. The Laurie rhododendron, Rhododendron ‘Laurie’, is in the Japanese Garden.

a Legacy Tree was arranged in memory of James R. Jackson by his family. The common sweetshrub they chose, Calycanthus floridus, is located along the entrance Road.

In memory of Lloyd and ethel Blackford, the family arranged for an enhanced Legacy Tree in their memory. The Sargent cherry, Prunus sargentii, is north of the Japanese Garden.

The Dawes Arboretum is very excited to continue its collaboration with Licking County Arts (LCA) by providing a community-based art show that brings together art and nature. Any interested member of The Dawes Arboretum or LCA who has a creative side is encouraged to submit a piece for the 2012 show. This year’s theme is Poetry in Nature. Works can include, but aren’t limited to, watercolor, oil paint, fabric, photography and sculpture.

Poetry in Nature will run August 11 – 26, 2012. Opening reception for artists, family, friends and general public is August 11 from 6 – 8pm. Contact Laura Appleman at laappleman@dawesarb.org for specifics on size limitations, entry fees and submission into the show.

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