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Join today (414) 525-5653
or visit www.boernerbotanicalgardens.org/membership
• Find tranquility and inspiration for your own garden
• Help sustain and preserve this historic site for future generations!
• Support our children’s education programs
By becoming an FBBG member, you’ll also…
• An Invite to our Member Appreciation Picnic in the Gardens
• Guest passes to the Gardens
• Discounts in the FBBG Gift Shop
• Discounts on our year-round classes, special events,
and family workshops
• A 10% discount in Nell’s Garden Café (open May – September!)
• Free admission to over 300 American Horticultural Society (AHS)
Gardens across the County – including the Chicago Botanic Garden!
(visit www.ahs.org for a complete listing)
• Unlimited access to the Gardens
FBBG members enjoy…
Become an FBBG Member!
Printed on Recycled Paper
9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI 53130
www.boernerbotanicalgardens.org | (414) 525-5653
Boerner Botanical Gardens
is open year-round!
Located in Whitnall Park
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens
9400 Boerner Drive, Suite 1
Hales Corners, WI 53130
Spring 2015
This Season
APRIL • MAY • JUNE • JULY
Save the Date!
Dining at the Gardens with Zilli Hospitality Group
In the Gardens
Nell’s Garden Café
Open in May – September
Open daily from 10:00am – 2:00pm
FBBG Annual Fundraiser
Friday, June 12, 5:30pm-9:00pm
This event will be held in our beautiful Perennial
Garden with a catered buffet dinner provided by Zilli Hospitality Group.
Proceeds from this event support FBBG’s children’s education initiatives.
FBBG Special Events!
(For all paid events, accompanying
adults will not be charged a fee)
Seasonal Friday Fish Fry*
Season ends April 24, 2015
Fridays, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Sunday Brunch*
Year-round
Sundays, 10:00am – 1:00pm
$21.95 per adult / $10.95 per child (11 and under) /
Children 3 and under are complimentary
*Reservations: 414-525-5619 or www.opentable.com. For catered events, call 414-525-5635
Easter Sunday*
Sunday, April 5, 10:00am-2:00pm
Come enjoy children’s craft activities and a special visit from
Sparkle the clown, creating her famous balloon animals!
7th Annual Art at the Gardens Craft Fair
Sunday, May 3, 10:00am-3:00pm
Free Admission
Get a head start on your Mother’s Day shopping!
With over 40 local artists and craft vendors, you’ll find
a wide variety of jewelry, pottery, woodwork and more!
Mother’s Day Family Event*
Sunday, May 10, 10:00am-2:00pm
Kids will create “make-and-take” gifts for their mothers
and grandmothers. Beloved children’s author, Lois Ehlert,
is joining us for a book reading and signing. Live music
performed by popular vocalist/pianist, Julie Ruka.
Enchanted Evening in the Gardens*
Sunday, July 19, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Enjoy this magical evening with our firefly catch-and-release
and explore the Gardens with our mystical flower fairies!
Enjoy whimsical children’s craft, treats and fun games
all evening!
FBBG Member Appreciation Picnic
Wednesday, July 29, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Free to all FBBG Members!
Join us for our Second Annual Member Appreciation Picnic!
Enjoy an evening of delicious food with friends old and new!
Our members-only meeting will be held in the Garden House
at 5:15pm prior to the picnic. Members are encouraged to
come meet our Board and learn more about FBBG!
*Event Cost | FBBG Members: Free | General Public: $6 per child
(Children 2 and under are free!)
Global Garden Adventures
Complete Adventure (both sessions): $75 members / $100 general public
One-Week Session: $50 members / $65 general public
One-Day Attendance: $20 members / $25 general public
*All materials are included in registration fee
Each Global Garden Adventure camp session incorporates a variety of fun and
exciting activities while encouraging exploration of the Gardens! This year, we’re
offering two different camp sessions: “Chinese Culture Meets the Gardens”
and “Going Buggy!”
Chinese Culture Meets the Gardens
June 16–18 | July 14–16 | August 4–6, 9am-Noon
Experience the connection between Chinese Culture
and nature. Campers will explore the Gardens through
Chinese music, movement, language and art activities.
Going Buggy!
June 23–25 | July 14–16 | August 4–6, 9am-Noon
Discover all things creepy-crawly! Through hands-on exploration
and interactive games, campers will discover why bugs are so
important to our eco-system and learn how to identify which
little pests to stay away from.
Register for both camp sessions and receive a discount, or register for
your favorite week-long session. Campers may also sign up for a single, one-day
session at a prorated cost. For questions, contact Jennifer at 414-525-5656.
In-Garden Volunteering
FREE DAY COMING SOON!
New for 2015, enjoy the
Gardens the first Tuesday of
every month for FREE all day
long! Check the FBBG website for
opening week to be announced!
Orientation: Thurs., April 9, 9am-Noon
In-Garden Volunteering begins Tuesday,
April 21 and will be every Tues., Wed. and
Thurs., through October. For questions,
contact Jennifer at 414-525-5656.
Become an FBBG Member!
FBBG members enjoy…
• Unlimited access to the Gardens
• Free admission to over 300 American Horticultural Society (AHS)
Gardens across the County – including the Chicago Botanic Garden!
(visit www.ahs.org for a complete listing)
• A 10% discount in Nell’s Garden Café (open May – September!)
• Discounts on our year-round classes, special events,
and family workshops
• Discounts in the FBBG Gift Shop
• Guest passes to the Gardens
• An Invite to our Member Appreciation Picnic in the Gardens
By becoming an FBBG member, you’ll also…
• Support our children’s education programs
• Help sustain and preserve this historic site for future generations!
• Find tranquility and inspiration for your own garden
Printed on Recycled Paper
Join today (414) 525-5653
or visit www.boernerbotanicalgardens.org/membership
9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI 53130
www.boernerbotanicalgardens.org | (414) 525-5653
Boerner Botanical Gardens
is open year-round!
Located in Whitnall Park
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens
9400 Boerner Drive, Suite 1
Hales Corners, WI 53130
Spring 2015
This Season
APRIL • MAY • JUNE • JULY
Save the Date!
Dining at the Gardens with Zilli Hospitality Group
In the Gardens
Nell’s Garden Café
Open in May – September
Open daily from 10:00am – 2:00pm
FBBG Annual Fundraiser
Friday, June 12, 5:30pm-9:00pm
This event will be held in our beautiful Perennial
Garden with a catered buffet dinner provided by Zilli Hospitality Group.
Proceeds from this event support FBBG’s children’s education initiatives.
FBBG Special Events!
(For all paid events, accompanying
adults will not be charged a fee)
Seasonal Friday Fish Fry*
Season ends April 24, 2015
Fridays, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Sunday Brunch*
Year-round
Sundays, 10:00am – 1:00pm
$21.95 per adult / $10.95 per child (11 and under) /
Children 3 and under are complimentary
*Reservations: 414-525-5619 or www.opentable.com. For catered events, call 414-525-5635
Easter Sunday*
Sunday, April 5, 10:00am-2:00pm
Come enjoy children’s craft activities and a special visit from
Sparkle the clown, creating her famous balloon animals!
7th Annual Art at the Gardens Craft Fair
Sunday, May 3, 10:00am-3:00pm
Free Admission
Get a head start on your Mother’s Day shopping!
With over 40 local artists and craft vendors, you’ll find
a wide variety of jewelry, pottery, woodwork and more!
Mother’s Day Family Event*
Sunday, May 10, 10:00am-2:00pm
Kids will create “make-and-take” gifts for their mothers
and grandmothers. Beloved children’s author, Lois Ehlert,
is joining us for a book reading and signing. Live music
performed by popular vocalist/pianist, Julie Ruka.
Enchanted Evening in the Gardens*
Sunday, July 19, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Enjoy this magical evening with our firefly catch-and-release
and explore the Gardens with our mystical flower fairies!
Enjoy whimsical children’s craft, treats and fun games
all evening!
FBBG Member Appreciation Picnic
Wednesday, July 29, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Free to all FBBG Members!
Join us for our Second Annual Member Appreciation Picnic!
Enjoy an evening of delicious food with friends old and new!
Our members-only meeting will be held in the Garden House
at 5:15pm prior to the picnic. Members are encouraged to
come meet our Board and learn more about FBBG!
*Event Cost | FBBG Members: Free | General Public: $6 per child
(Children 2 and under are free!)
Global Garden Adventures
Complete Adventure (both sessions): $75 members / $100 general public
One-Week Session: $50 members / $65 general public
One-Day Attendance: $20 members / $25 general public
*All materials are included in registration fee
Each Global Garden Adventure camp session incorporates a variety of fun and
exciting activities while encouraging exploration of the Gardens! This year, we’re
offering two different camp sessions: “Chinese Culture Meets the Gardens”
and “Going Buggy!”
Chinese Culture Meets the Gardens
June 16–18 | July 14–16 | August 4–6, 9am-Noon
Experience the connection between Chinese Culture
and nature. Campers will explore the Gardens through
Chinese music, movement, language and art activities.
Going Buggy!
June 23–25 | July 14–16 | August 4–6, 9am-Noon
Discover all things creepy-crawly! Through hands-on exploration
and interactive games, campers will discover why bugs are so
important to our eco-system and learn how to identify which
little pests to stay away from.
Register for both camp sessions and receive a discount, or register for
your favorite week-long session. Campers may also sign up for a single, one-day
session at a prorated cost. For questions, contact Jennifer at 414-525-5656.
In-Garden Volunteering
Orientation: Thurs., April 9, 9am-Noon
In-Garden Volunteering begins Tuesday,
April 21 and will be every Tues., Wed. and
Thurs., through October. For questions,
contact Jennifer at 414-525-5656.
FREE DAY COMING SOON!
New for 2015, enjoy the
Gardens the first Tuesday of
every month for FREE all day
long! Check the FBBG website for
opening week to be announced!
A Note from Garden Director, Shirley Walczak
It’s great to be back in the blooming season!
We all enjoy seeing the first blooms of spring…the winter aconites!
Garden staff has been preparing all winter for our 2015 garden displays!
• Herb Garden: horticulturist Peggy Zautke is creating a fairy garden
for our 2015 display.
• Butterfly Garden: renovated for 2015! The newly designed butterfly garden
will attract a variety of butterflies including the favorite and well known
Monarch. Horticulturist Ben Habanek, FBBG’s Education Manager,
Monica Jeske, and Monarch Trail Specialist, Mary Beth McCormack,
began this project last spring and we are all looking forward to the new look!
• Cactus Garden: horticulturist Jessica Cloninger is working with the Hardy Cactus Society in renovating the garden bed and collection.
(For more information on these and other Gardens throughout Boerner, visit the
“Hort Corner” section of the Newsletter!)
We look forward to the return of FBBG volunteers who work side-by-side
with our garden staff. We can always use more volunteers!
If you’d like to participate in our 5th year of welcoming volunteers for
in-garden support, please call FBBG’s Jennifer Schmitz at 414-525-5656.
Arbor Day – April 24: FBBG’s Edgerton Elementary School will plant a tree
and we will be giving away free oak trees donated by Living Lands & Waters in
partnership with the Argosy Foundation.
National Public Gardens Day – May 8: Our horticulturists
will be leading tours of the Gardens. Each will take you through
the gardens they manage and answer your questions.
Classes & Programs
The Healing Garden Expo: A Fun &
Informative Event for the Entire Family!
Saturday, April 11, 10am-Noon
Free Admission
• Meet with local experts in Reiki, yoga, massage, raw foods, essential oils and more!
• Healthy cooking & product demos.
• Informative health care booths.
• Special activities for the whole family.
Whimsical Glass Garden Art
Saturday, April 18, 10am-Noon
$10 members / $15 general public
Learn how to make one-of-a-kind
garden jewels. Using repurposed glass
you will transform your glass relics into
unique garden totems that will bring
color and beauty to your garden.
Wine & Vines
Thursday, April 30, 6:30pm-8pm
$10 members / $15 general public
Discover how wine is made and learn
what varieties of grapes are used in the
process. Enjoy snacks and sample locally
made wines at the Gardens.
Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting
Saturday, May 2, 9am-Noon
$10 members / $15 general public
Apply basic Chinese brush painting
strokes while immersing yourself in
the natural beauty of the Gardens.
Use the methods learned in this class
to create a stunning one-of-a-kind
painting for Mother’s Day this year!
Come with curiosity and leave with
enthusiasm for this ancient art form.
Open to all skill
levels (kid-friendly!)
Supplies provided
10 participant limit
Concert in the Gardens – June 4: Join us for a night of
wonderful music with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
Bring a picnic dinner or visit our concessions area.
Concerts offering a variety of music every
Thursday evening through August 27!
Coming soon!
Our beautiful new WPR ADA Path!
A HUGE thanks to Whitnall Park Rotary
for their commitment! A dedication
ceremony is planned for early May –
watch the FBBG website for updates.
FBBG Garden Walk Schedule
$5 per person. Each walk is led by a Garden expert
and a new topic is covered every walk!
All walks depart from the FBBG Gift Shop, rain or shine.
Walks will last approximately 90 minutes each. For more info: 414-525-5656.
Seasoned Plantsman
May 20, 6:30pm
Stunning Spring
Shrubs – Crab
Trees & Lilacs
Michael Wendt –
MATC Landscape
Horticulture Dept.
Inst. Chair
May 27, 6:30pm
Early Spring
Bloom & Color
Alex Hoefs –
Boerner Horticulturist
June 3, 6:30pm
Irises
Wisconsin Iris Society
June 10, 6:30pm
Peonies
Dave Wanninger –
Boerner Horticulturist
June 17, 6:30pm
The Days of Trees
and Roses
Rose Deter –
Boerner Horticulturist
June 24, 6:30pm
Succulents
Margaret Drenzek –
Wisconsin
Succulents Society
July 1, 6:30pm
Mushroom
Talk & Walk
Britt Bunyard –
Publisher &Editor
in Chief Fungi
Magazine
July 8, 6:30pm
Hostas
Marcia Wensing –
Southeast Wisconsin
Hosta Society
July 15, 6:30pm
Sun Lovers in
Your Gardens
Barb Agnew –
Barb & Dick’s
Wildflower Florists
August 19, 6:30pm
History of
Landscape Shrubs
from Victorian
Times Through
Today
July 22, 6:30pm
Daylilies
Ed Kraus & Judy
Schmidt –
Belinda
Abendschein –
Daylily Society
July 29
NO FORMAL
WALK
FBBG Member
Appreciation Picnic
August 5, 6:30pm
Hydrangeas
Ben Habanek –
Boerner Horticulturist
August 12, 6:30pm
All That’s New and
Exciting in the
Trial Garden
Jessica Cloninger –
Boerner Horticulturist
(Includes PowerPoint
Presentation)
Gardenmart
August 26, 6:30pm
Companion
Planting
Heidi Hornung –
Shady Lane
Sept. 2, 6:00pm
Perennials for the
Autumn Garden
Zannah Crowe –
Monches Farm
Sept. 9, 6:00
Herb Garden
Glory
Peggy Gibbs –
Boerner Horticulturist
Upcoming Community Events
Herb Society of America –
Wisconsin Unit: Herb Fair 2015
at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Saturday, May 23, 2015, 9am-3pm
Free Parking | Free Admission
• Find a diverse selection of herbs,
plants and herb-related items
• Thousands of herb plants for sale
• Fun presentations and talks
• FBBG’s “Seed Paper” children’s craft
activity in the atrium at 10:00am
• Herb of the Year – Savory!
Exploring Abstract Painting
in the Gardens: A Four-Part Series
June 6th & 7th and June 27th &
28th, 9:30am-Noon
$60 members / $75 non-members
Learn to explore painting with
a contemporary approach!
• Develop ideas with color,
shape and design.
• Find inspiration from images
and patterns in the Gardens.
• Experiment with ways to apply paint to a canvas.
• Reference well-known artists who have used gardens for inspiration.
The perfect class for those who wish
to create their own unique artwork
but don’t know where to start!
Supplies provided | Rain date(s) will
be determined, if necessary
All programming provided by FBBG’s
Education Department
Stroller Rolls
10:00am – 11:00am
$10 members / $12 general public
Stroller Rolls are a “mom and me”
stroller-based walking program
designed for moms with little ones.
Each 60-minute program includes
a guided walk through the garden
with activities and a snack based
on the Stroller Roll theme.
Art in the Gardens - June 17
Stroll through the Gardens and
discuss artists who were inspired
by gardens.
Herbs and the 5 Senses - July 15
Discover different herbs through
the five senses of touch, taste, sight,
smell, and sound.
Garden Zoo - August 19
Wander around the Gardens and
discover which plants are named
after animals and why.
Looking forward to welcoming
you to Boerner!
COME JOIN US!
May 13, 6:30pm
Celebrating 20
years of Guided
Garden Walks
Matt Singer –
Register: 414-525-5659
Bonsai Workshop for Teens
Saturday, June 20, 9am-Noon
$60 per person
Get your feet wet and your hands dirty
by attending the Milwaukee Bonsai
Society’s teen workshop!
• Create your first Bonsai masterpiece
• Members of MBS onsite to assist you
• Space is limited to 10 participants
• Price includes tree, pot, wire, and soil.
*Workshop presented by MBS. Please contact
414-299-9229 or mbsweb@hotmail.com for
more info. (This is not an FBBG program.
FBBG is not responsible for class registration
or class content.)
Hort Corner
Seasonal news from our Horticultural Team!
2015 Tulip Forecast:
Horticulturists: Alex Hoefs & Ben Habanek
• 10,000 tulip bulbs have been planted around our Education & Visitor Center!
• This year’s theme is The Name Game and our goal was to plant as many
varieties of tulips named after people as possible – some of the tulip names
include, Aladdin, Ronaldo, Rosalie, Uncle Tom and so many more!
• You’ll enjoy warm tulip colors like red, orange, yellows, pinks and creams.
Butterfly Garden – Redesigned!
Horticulturist: Ben Habanek
• We are redesigning this favorite garden spot! Changes to be complete
by early summer.
• The new look will feature an assortment of colorful, nectar producing plants
that are particularly attractive to Monarch butterflies during their late
summer migration.
• A mixture of miniature plants and modern cultivars will also be featured.
Annual Garden:
Horticulturist: Alex Hoefs
• This year’s theme is Tropical Splendor and
it features big, bold, bright and inviting colors.
• The primary plant of choice is the beautiful,
popular and weather resistant, Impatiens.
Trial Garden:
Horticulturist: Jessica Cloninger
The garden will showcase all 20 winners
of the 2015 All-American Selections (AAS).
• Check out the spreading Sunpatiens (Impatiens)
known for its beautiful salmon-pink color.
• For the first time in AAS history, Pak Choi is a winner. The Bopak Pak Choi will be planted in our AAS Vegetable Winner bed! This plant matures early and tastes great!
• The dark red Petunia, Tidal Wave, will be on the
market in 2015! This beautiful flower blooms
continually, never fades and won’t take on a dingy
appearance as many petunias often do.
The Herb Garden
Horticulturist: Peggy Gibbs-Zautke
• This year’s Herb Garden theme is the Fairy Garden.
• The 2015 Herb of the Year is Savory.
• We will be growing 3 varieties of this herb: winter, summer and lemon.
A Note from Garden Director, Shirley Walczak
It’s great to be back in the blooming season!
We all enjoy seeing the first blooms of spring…the winter aconites!
Garden staff has been preparing all winter for our 2015 garden displays!
• Herb Garden: horticulturist Peggy Zautke is creating a fairy garden
for our 2015 display.
• Butterfly Garden: renovated for 2015! The newly designed butterfly garden
will attract a variety of butterflies including the favorite and well known
Monarch. Horticulturist Ben Habanek, FBBG’s Education Manager,
Monica Jeske, and Monarch Trail Specialist, Mary Beth McCormack,
began this project last spring and we are all looking forward to the new look!
• Cactus Garden: horticulturist Jessica Cloninger is working with the Hardy Cactus Society in renovating the garden bed and collection.
(For more information on these and other Gardens throughout Boerner, visit the
“Hort Corner” section of the Newsletter!)
We look forward to the return of FBBG volunteers who work side-by-side
with our garden staff. We can always use more volunteers!
If you’d like to participate in our 5th year of welcoming volunteers for
in-garden support, please call FBBG’s Jennifer Schmitz at 414-525-5656.
Arbor Day – April 24: FBBG’s Edgerton Elementary School will plant a tree
and we will be giving away free oak trees donated by Living Lands & Waters in
partnership with the Argosy Foundation.
National Public Gardens Day – May 8: Our horticulturists
will be leading tours of the Gardens. Each will take you through
the gardens they manage and answer your questions.
Classes & Programs
The Healing Garden Expo: A Fun &
Informative Event for the Entire Family!
Saturday, April 11, 10am-Noon
Free Admission
• Meet with local experts in Reiki, yoga, massage, raw foods, essential oils and more!
• Healthy cooking & product demos.
• Informative health care booths.
• Special activities for the whole family.
Whimsical Glass Garden Art
Saturday, April 18, 10am-Noon
$10 members / $15 general public
Learn how to make one-of-a-kind
garden jewels. Using repurposed glass
you will transform your glass relics into
unique garden totems that will bring
color and beauty to your garden.
Wine & Vines
Thursday, April 30, 6:30pm-8pm
$10 members / $15 general public
Discover how wine is made and learn
what varieties of grapes are used in the
process. Enjoy snacks and sample locally
made wines at the Gardens.
Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting
Saturday, May 2, 9am-Noon
$10 members / $15 general public
Apply basic Chinese brush painting
strokes while immersing yourself in
the natural beauty of the Gardens.
Use the methods learned in this class
to create a stunning one-of-a-kind
painting for Mother’s Day this year!
Come with curiosity and leave with
enthusiasm for this ancient art form.
Open to all skill
levels (kid-friendly!)
Supplies provided
10 participant limit
Concert in the Gardens – June 4: Join us for a night of
wonderful music with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
Bring a picnic dinner or visit our concessions area.
Concerts offering a variety of music every
Thursday evening through August 27!
Coming soon!
Our beautiful new WPR ADA Path!
A HUGE thanks to Whitnall Park Rotary
for their commitment! A dedication
ceremony is planned for early May –
watch the FBBG website for updates.
FBBG Garden Walk Schedule
$5 per person. Each walk is led by a Garden expert
and a new topic is covered every walk!
All walks depart from the FBBG Gift Shop, rain or shine.
Walks will last approximately 90 minutes each. For more info: 414-525-5656.
Seasoned Plantsman
May 20, 6:30pm
Stunning Spring
Shrubs – Crab
Trees & Lilacs
Michael Wendt –
MATC Landscape
Horticulture Dept.
Inst. Chair
May 27, 6:30pm
Early Spring
Bloom & Color
Alex Hoefs –
Boerner Horticulturist
June 3, 6:30pm
Irises
Wisconsin Iris Society
June 10, 6:30pm
Peonies
Dave Wanninger –
Boerner Horticulturist
June 17, 6:30pm
The Days of Trees
and Roses
Rose Deter –
Boerner Horticulturist
June 24, 6:30pm
Succulents
Margaret Drenzek –
Wisconsin
Succulents Society
July 1, 6:30pm
Mushroom
Talk & Walk
Britt Bunyard –
Publisher &Editor
in Chief Fungi
Magazine
July 8, 6:30pm
Hostas
Marcia Wensing –
Southeast Wisconsin
Hosta Society
July 15, 6:30pm
Sun Lovers in
Your Gardens
Barb Agnew –
Barb & Dick’s
Wildflower Florists
August 19, 6:30pm
History of
Landscape Shrubs
from Victorian
Times Through
Today
July 22, 6:30pm
Daylilies
Ed Kraus & Judy
Schmidt –
Belinda
Abendschein –
Daylily Society
July 29
NO FORMAL
WALK
FBBG Member
Appreciation Picnic
August 5, 6:30pm
Hydrangeas
Ben Habanek –
Boerner Horticulturist
August 12, 6:30pm
All That’s New and
Exciting in the
Trial Garden
Jessica Cloninger –
Boerner Horticulturist
(Includes PowerPoint
Presentation)
Gardenmart
August 26, 6:30pm
Companion
Planting
Heidi Hornung –
Shady Lane
Sept. 2, 6:00pm
Perennials for the
Autumn Garden
Zannah Crowe –
Monches Farm
Sept. 9, 6:00
Herb Garden
Glory
Peggy Gibbs –
Boerner Horticulturist
Upcoming Community Events
Herb Society of America –
Wisconsin Unit: Herb Fair 2015
at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Saturday, May 23, 2015, 9am-3pm
Free Parking | Free Admission
• Find a diverse selection of herbs,
plants and herb-related items
• Thousands of herb plants for sale
• Fun presentations and talks
• FBBG’s “Seed Paper” children’s craft
activity in the atrium at 10:00am
• Herb of the Year – Savory!
Exploring Abstract Painting
in the Gardens: A Four-Part Series
June 6th & 7th and June 27th &
28th, 9:30am-Noon
$60 members / $75 non-members
Learn to explore painting with
a contemporary approach!
• Develop ideas with color,
shape and design.
• Find inspiration from images
and patterns in the Gardens.
• Experiment with ways to apply paint to a canvas.
• Reference well-known artists who have used gardens for inspiration.
The perfect class for those who wish
to create their own unique artwork
but don’t know where to start!
Supplies provided | Rain date(s) will
be determined, if necessary
All programming provided by FBBG’s
Education Department
Stroller Rolls
10:00am – 11:00am
$10 members / $12 general public
Stroller Rolls are a “mom and me”
stroller-based walking program
designed for moms with little ones.
Each 60-minute program includes
a guided walk through the garden
with activities and a snack based
on the Stroller Roll theme.
Art in the Gardens - June 17
Stroll through the Gardens and
discuss artists who were inspired
by gardens.
Herbs and the 5 Senses - July 15
Discover different herbs through
the five senses of touch, taste, sight,
smell, and sound.
Garden Zoo - August 19
Wander around the Gardens and
discover which plants are named
after animals and why.
Looking forward to welcoming
you to Boerner!
COME JOIN US!
May 13, 6:30pm
Celebrating 20
years of Guided
Garden Walks
Matt Singer –
Register: 414-525-5659
Bonsai Workshop for Teens
Saturday, June 20, 9am-Noon
$60 per person
Get your feet wet and your hands dirty
by attending the Milwaukee Bonsai
Society’s teen workshop!
• Create your first Bonsai masterpiece
• Members of MBS onsite to assist you
• Space is limited to 10 participants
• Price includes tree, pot, wire, and soil.
*Workshop presented by MBS. Please contact
414-299-9229 or mbsweb@hotmail.com for
more info. (This is not an FBBG program.
FBBG is not responsible for class registration
or class content.)
Hort Corner
Seasonal news from our Horticultural Team!
2015 Tulip Forecast:
Horticulturists: Alex Hoefs & Ben Habanek
• 10,000 tulip bulbs have been planted around our Education & Visitor Center!
• This year’s theme is The Name Game and our goal was to plant as many
varieties of tulips named after people as possible – some of the tulip names
include, Aladdin, Ronaldo, Rosalie, Uncle Tom and so many more!
• You’ll enjoy warm tulip colors like red, orange, yellows, pinks and creams.
Butterfly Garden – Redesigned!
Horticulturist: Ben Habanek
• We are redesigning this favorite garden spot! Changes to be complete
by early summer.
• The new look will feature an assortment of colorful, nectar producing plants
that are particularly attractive to Monarch butterflies during their late
summer migration.
• A mixture of miniature plants and modern cultivars will also be featured.
Annual Garden:
Horticulturist: Alex Hoefs
• This year’s theme is Tropical Splendor and
it features big, bold, bright and inviting colors.
• The primary plant of choice is the beautiful,
popular and weather resistant, Impatiens.
Trial Garden:
Horticulturist: Jessica Cloninger
The garden will showcase all 20 winners
of the 2015 All-American Selections (AAS).
• Check out the spreading Sunpatiens (Impatiens)
known for its beautiful salmon-pink color.
• For the first time in AAS history, Pak Choi is a winner. The Bopak Pak Choi will be planted in our AAS Vegetable Winner bed! This plant matures early and tastes great!
• The dark red Petunia, Tidal Wave, will be on the
market in 2015! This beautiful flower blooms
continually, never fades and won’t take on a dingy
appearance as many petunias often do.
The Herb Garden
Horticulturist: Peggy Gibbs-Zautke
• This year’s Herb Garden theme is the Fairy Garden.
• The 2015 Herb of the Year is Savory.
• We will be growing 3 varieties of this herb: winter, summer and lemon.