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Monday, October 8, 2012

This month at Garvan Woodland Gardens


Fall Flower Days
October 1 - November 16
Garvan Woodland Gardens horticulture crew and volunteers have been working tirelessly to plant over 8,000 mums in a rainbow of colors. The blooms are just beginning to open, and will last for weeks, as these plants really love to show off! With the addition of hundreds of asters, pansies, violas, million bells and petunias, plus the dramatic foliage of ornamental chard and mustards, it's easy to see why Garvan Woodland Gardens is ranked as one of the top five botanical gardens in America!

Unique Holiday Gift Opportunity
October 1 - October 31
Take advantage of a unique opportunity to help Garvan Woodland Gardens adorn our Poinsettia Tree while providing you with a unique solution for Holiday Gift Giving.

  • Honor One Loved One or Friend for a $25 Donation or Five Loved Ones or Friends for a $100 Donation, and we will place a Poinsettia and send a custom-designed Holiday Card to Each Honoree saying the Gift was made by You on Their Behalf.
  • Honorees Names will be listed on a Large Display at the Poinsettia Tree during 2012 Holiday Lights for over 60,000 visitors to see. Cards to Honorees will be mailed on December 1, 2012.
Call (501) 262-9300 or (800) 366-4664 to make your Gift Giving Donation by phone. Or download the PDF Poinsettia Donation Form, complete and mail with payment to Garvan Gardens by October 31, 2012. This Holiday Gift Giving offer ends October 31, 2012.

All Donations Benefit Garvan Woodland Gardens.  All gifts to Garvan Woodland Gardens are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Garvan Woodland Gardens Featured in Soirée
Check out the 2012 Wish List special section in the October issue of Soiree here that highlights Garvan Woodland Gardens:
http://www.pageturnpro.com/Arkansas-Business-Group/44101-Soiree-October-2012/index.html#42

The feature can also be found on InArkansas.com here:
http://www.inarkansas.com/article/soiree/87395/wish-list-2012-garvan-woodland-gardens-soire-special-promotion
Art Exhibit featuring the works of Audrey Deal-McEver
October 1 - October 31
Magnolia Room - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily
Audry Deal is a ceramic and mixed-media artist, whose work focuses on endangered plant species and problems facing our botanical ecosystems. She is based out of Nashville, Tennessee, and has exhibited throughout the United States and in Germany. A percentage of all sales benefits the Gardens.
Janet Carson Series: "Fall Planting"

October 11
Magnolia Room - 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

U of A Cooperative Extension Horticulture Specialist Janet Carson will spearhead this one-day workshop along with the Gardens’ Associate Executive Director Bob Byers. This hands-on workshop will focus on small flowering trees; shade trees; pruning, care and maintenance of trees; a planting demonstration and assessing tree damage. Cost to participate in the workshop is $45 for GWG members and $55 for non-members. Price includes lunch. Advance reservations and pre-payment are required. Call the Gardens at 501-262-9300/800-366-4664 to sign up.
Alzheimer's Arkansas Walk
October 13
Garden Grounds and Garvan Pavilion - 7:00 a.m. - Noon

It's time to start gearing up for the 2012 Alzheimer's Arkansas Walk. It is never too early to start putting together a team or raising funds. Remember that the largest family and corporate teams, as well as the individual, family team, and corporate team raising the most money win prizes.

If you are interested in forming a team or volunteering to assist with the walk, please contact Janet Nelson at (800) 689-6090 or janet.nelson@alzark.org.
Cavell Trio Wind Concert
October 18
Anthony Chapel - 6:30 p.m.

The organizers of the Hot Springs Music Festival bring the Cavell Trio Wind ensemble to Anthony Chapel for an early evening concert of innovative wind music. All three performers (Shelly Meggison, oboe, Osiris J. Molina, clarinet, Jenny Mann, bassoon) are part of the University of Alabama wind faculty. They are active as performers, teachers, and chamber music coaches, and their individual commitment to education and outreach is evidenced in their myriad collective activities – performing, coaching, outreach performances, festival appearances, international travel, and commissioning.

For more information contact Todd Cranson with the Hot Springs Music Festival at todd@hotmusic.org

Pysanky at the Gardens
October 21 - October 22 2012
Lorrie Popow and other pysanky artists will host a pysanky get-together during this two day event designed for those who enjoy creating pysanky or batik style eggs. During the "workshop" there will be demonstrations, places to sit and chat, tables and supplies to work on eggs, as well as options to buy or sell egg supplies. Registration for the two-day event is a one-time fee of $80. You can pay via credit card by calling the Gardens at 501-262-9300/800-366-4664.

Catherine's Landing is taking reservations for this event via phone by calling 501-262-2550. Please mention the group name "Pysanky" under "Bob Byers." Arrival is set for Saturday evening, October 20th and departure on Tuesday morning, October 23.
Gardening 101 Workshop – "Mums"
October 25
Magnolia Room - 9:30 a.m. - Noon

Known as the “Queen of Autumn,” the garden mum provides flowers of various sizes and shapes and in many shades of yellow, orange, red, purple, bronze, pink, and white. The chrysanthemum was cultivated in China more than 2,000 years ago. It has been the national flower of Japan for several hundred years.Learn about the history of mums, types of mums, how to successfully grow mums and add color to your fall garden with this wondfully varied flowering favorite. The workshop is free to GWG members; regular Gardens admission applies to non-members. Advanced reservations are required. Call 501-262-9300/800-366-3664.

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