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April May June July 2010 From Boerner to Your Backyard In Season A season long look at trees, shrubs and

Melinda will focus on plants providing seasonal color, texture or form that can add beauty to your landscape

Education & Visitor Center Atrium Fee: Member $20/Walk - $80 All Five Walks Non-member $25/Walk - $100 All

BEGINNING IN MAY Take the free virtual tour online.

com Spring - May 19 full schedule inside SUNDAY, APRIL 4th 10am 2pm Get your garden off to a colorful start

Look for attractive combinations and overlooked beauties.

The annuals haven't filled the garden with color and the summer bloomers aren't at their peak.

10am 3pm 6:30pm 8pm Joel Reinders presents Rain Water: Catch It!

display. The ornamental grasses and fall perennials are stealing the show.

THURSDAY, JUNE 10th Save the Date End the summer with a splash of unexpected color.

1 April May June July 2010 From Boerner to Your Backyard In Season A season long look at trees, shrubs and flowers providing color and beauty throughout the gardening season. Melinda will focus on plants providing seasonal color, texture or form that can add beauty to your landscape at different times of the season. Nurture Sustain Preserve Please Join Us! Education & Visitor Center Atrium Fee: Member $20/Walk - $80 All Five Walks Non-member $25/Walk - $100 All Five Walks Space is limited. Walks are held rain or shine. BEGINNING IN MAY Take the free virtual tour online. For more information call or visit boernerbotanicalgardens.org or melindamyers.com Spring - May 19 full schedule inside SUNDAY, APRIL 4th 10am 2pm Get your garden off to a colorful start with bulbs and spring flowering trees, shrubs and perennials. Look for attractive combinations and overlooked beauties. This in-between time can be a challenge in the garden. The annuals haven't filled the garden with color and the summer bloomers aren't at their peak. Find out what's blooming so you can help fill your early summer landscape with color. 10am 3pm 6:30pm 8pm Joel Reinders presents Rain Water: Catch It! Rainwater Harvesting Seminar 6:00 pm - Sunset The landscape is starting to change to its autumnal color display. The ornamental grasses and fall perennials are stealing the show. Look for ways to help your landscape season end in a blaze of color. THURSDAY, JUNE 10th Save the Date End the summer with a splash of unexpected color. Look for outstanding annuals and perennials to fill in any color and planting voids in the landscape. Fall - September 15 SUNDAY, MAY 9th Summer's heat can take its toll on both you and your garden. Take a walk through Boerner to find out what annuals, perennials and summer blooming shrubs sparkle in the summer heat. Late Summer - August 4 We d like to thank our sponsors for their wonderful support. Mid Summer - July 14 Located in Whitnall Park Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Suite 1 Hales Corners, WI Early Summer - June 23 see details inside SUNDAY, JUNE 27th Storytime & Garden Activities

2 April May June July 2010 From Boerner to Your Backyard In Season A season long look at trees, shrubs and flowers providing color and beauty throughout the gardening season. Melinda will focus on plants providing seasonal color, texture or form that can add beauty to your landscape at different times of the season. Nurture Sustain Preserve Please Join Us! Education & Visitor Center Atrium Fee: Member $20/Walk - $80 All Five Walks Non-member $25/Walk - $100 All Five Walks Space is limited. Walks are held rain or shine. BEGINNING IN MAY Take the free virtual tour online. For more information call or visit boernerbotanicalgardens.org or melindamyers.com Spring - May 19 full schedule inside SUNDAY, APRIL 4th 10am 2pm Get your garden off to a colorful start with bulbs and spring flowering trees, shrubs and perennials. Look for attractive combinations and overlooked beauties. This in-between time can be a challenge in the garden. The annuals haven't filled the garden with color and the summer bloomers aren't at their peak. Find out what's blooming so you can help fill your early summer landscape with color. 10am 3pm 6:30pm 8pm Joel Reinders presents Rain Water: Catch It! Rainwater Harvesting Seminar 6:00 pm - Sunset The landscape is starting to change to its autumnal color display. The ornamental grasses and fall perennials are stealing the show. Look for ways to help your landscape season end in a blaze of color. THURSDAY, JUNE 10th Save the Date End the summer with a splash of unexpected color. Look for outstanding annuals and perennials to fill in any color and planting voids in the landscape. Fall - September 15 SUNDAY, MAY 9th Summer's heat can take its toll on both you and your garden. Take a walk through Boerner to find out what annuals, perennials and summer blooming shrubs sparkle in the summer heat. Late Summer - August 4 We d like to thank our sponsors for their wonderful support. Mid Summer - July 14 Located in Whitnall Park Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Suite 1 Hales Corners, WI Early Summer - June 23 see details inside SUNDAY, JUNE 27th Storytime & Garden Activities

Adult Education & Programs Upcoming Events Gardeners for children ages 3-6 and their parent(s) A TAST Y GARDEN June 12 or 14, 10:30 11:30am Do we ever eat plants? We sure do!

00 Non-Members Call 414-525-5659 to register THE BUDS AND THE BEES SWEET SCENT OF SPRING April 10 or 12, 10:30 11:30am What is that wonderful scent?

SUGAR AND SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE - Tea Celebration May 8 or 10, 10:30 11:30am Did you know that the sugar and spices we use for tea comes from plants?

We ll learn about pollination as we pretend to be bees and go on a flower hunt. Then we ll pot some flowers to take home.

May 09, 2010 Sunflower Growing Contest Begins Come Join Us - 414-525-5653 Great gift ideas! Two new levels! q Family $65 q Individual+1 $50 q Individual $35 new!

3 Adult Education & Programs Upcoming Events Gardeners for children ages 3-6 and their parent(s) A TAST Y GARDEN June 12 or 14, 10:30 11:30am Do we ever eat plants? We sure do! Join us as we see what makes gardens so delicious. We ll have a healthy snack from the garden, and we ll even plant our very own tasty garden to take home! $12.50 Members $14.00 Non-Members Call to register THE BUDS AND THE BEES SWEET SCENT OF SPRING April 10 or 12, 10:30 11:30am What is that wonderful scent? Spring means new growth, flowers, rain and sweet spring smells! We ll use our senses as we explore all the signs of spring in the Garden, and make an aroma filled craft to remind us of our visit. SUGAR AND SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE - Tea Celebration May 8 or 10, 10:30 11:30am Did you know that the sugar and spices we use for tea comes from plants? Join us for a tea party complete with cups of tea, fresh flowers, and sugar and spice cookie treats. July 10 or 12, 10:30 11:30am Discover why bees and flowers are such great friends! We ll learn about pollination as we pretend to be bees and go on a flower hunt. Then we ll pot some flowers to take home. CONTESTS Thursday, April 01, 2010 Mother s Day Coloring Contest Begins presented by FBBG, MetroParent, & Bartolotta Catering Friday, April 30, 2010 Mother s Day Coloring Contest Entries Due Sunday, May 09, 2010 Sunflower Growing Contest Begins Come Join Us Great gift ideas! Two new levels! q Family $65 q Individual+1 $50 q Individual $35 new! q Educator $25 (State Certified Teacher) new! q Student $15 (ages 16-22) Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Payment Method: q Check Enclosed q Credit Card CC#: Exp. / CVV: Sun. April 4, 10am - 2pm Sun. April 25, 12pm - 4:30pm In Celebration of Trees at Boerner & Wehr Nature Center Sun. May 9, 10am - 3pm Sun. June 27, 6pm - 8pm Wed. May 12, 5pm - 6pm Wed. July 14 - Fri. July 16 FBBG Annual Meeting for FBBG members Art en Fleur Art in Flowers Exhibition presented by Garden Clubs of America local clubs Sat. May 22, 9am - 4pm Sun. May 2, 10am - 3pm Art at the Gardens Craft Fair Herb Faire - Herb Society of America, Wisconsin Unit Fri. June 11, 6pm - 9pm Sun. May 2, 3pm 5pm A Chemical Reaction Movie Screening A documentary film exploring alternatives to chemical-based lawn care and promoting the benefits of organic lawn care. Annual Fundraising Event Sun. July 18, 7pm - 9pm Firefly Family Garden Walk Sun. August 8th, 6pm - 8pm Zoo Time at the Gardens GARDENING & NATURE Growing Heirloom Vegetables Thursday, April 8th, 6:30pm-8pm New Looks for Tired Front Yards Thursday, April 22nd, 6:30pm-8pm Pots with Panache! Natural Lawn Care 101 Garden Tool Time: Getting Ready for Spring Saturday, May 1st, 9am-10:30am Growing Organic Vegetables on One Percent of an Acre Thursday, May 6th, 6:30pm-8pm GARDEN CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES Spring Floral Design Class European Hand-Tied Bouquets Saturday, April 3rd, 10am-11:30am Home Wine Making - Step by Step Thursday, April 15th, 6:30pm-8:30pm Ikebana Beginners Wednesday, April 21st, 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, April 28th, 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, May 5th, 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, May 12th, 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, May 19th, 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, June 2nd, 9:30am-12:30pm In the Gift Shop... Ikebana Intermediates Thursday, April 29th, 9:30am-12:30pm Thursday, May 6th, 9:30am-12:30pm Thursday, May 13th, 9:30am-12:30pm Thursday, June 3rd, 9:30am-12:30pm Visit the gift shop for new green items for spring! Healing Power of Nature Saturday, June 5th, 10am-12pm Members receive a 10% discount! Registration Information Special thanks to our community partner Joel Reinders presents Rain Water: Catch It! Thursday, June 10th, 6:30pm-8pm TRADITIONAL WEDNESDAY NIGHT GARDEN WALKS All walks leave from the Education & Visitor Center $5 suggested donation Early Gems in the Rock Garden - May 26th, 6:30pm - 8pm Hosta - King of the Shade - June 2nd, 6:30pm - 8pm Peonies - Old Fashioned, Fragrant Perennials - June 9th, 6:30pm - 8pm Butterfly Beacons - June 30th, 6:30pm - 8pm Seize the Daylily - July 21st, 6:30pm - 8pm Easy Care Roses - July 28th, 6:30pm - 8pm Kitchen Gardening: Herbs and Edibles - August 11th, 6:30pm - 8pm All-America Selections: Trial Garden Walk - August 18th, 6:30pm - 8pm Late Bloomers - Plants and Shrubs - August 25th, 6:30pm - 8pm Woody Plants for Wildlife - September 1st, 6pm - 7:30pm Ornamental Grasses - September 8th, 6pm - 7:30pm

4 Adult Education & Programs Upcoming Events Gardeners for children ages 3-6 and their parent(s) A TAST Y GARDEN June 12 or 14, 10:30 11:30am Do we ever eat plants? We sure do! Join us as we see what makes gardens so delicious. We ll have a healthy snack from the garden, and we ll even plant our very own tasty garden to take home! $12.50 Members $14.00 Non-Members Call to register THE BUDS AND THE BEES SWEET SCENT OF SPRING April 10 or 12, 10:30 11:30am What is that wonderful scent? Spring means new growth, flowers, rain and sweet spring smells! We ll use our senses as we explore all the signs of spring in the Garden, and make an aroma filled craft to remind us of our visit. SUGAR AND SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE - Tea Celebration May 8 or 10, 10:30 11:30am Did you know that the sugar and spices we use for tea comes from plants? Join us for a tea party complete with cups of tea, fresh flowers, and sugar and spice cookie treats. July 10 or 12, 10:30 11:30am Discover why bees and flowers are such great friends! We ll learn about pollination as we pretend to be bees and go on a flower hunt. Then we ll pot some flowers to take home. CONTESTS Thursday, April 01, 2010 Mother s Day Coloring Contest Begins presented by FBBG, MetroParent, & Bartolotta Catering Friday, April 30, 2010 Mother s Day Coloring Contest Entries Due Sunday, May 09, 2010 Sunflower Growing Contest Begins Come Join Us Great gift ideas! Two new levels! q Family $65 q Individual+1 $50 q Individual $35 new! q Educator $25 (State Certified Teacher) new! q Student $15 (ages 16-22) Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Payment Method: q Check Enclosed q Credit Card CC#: Exp. / CVV: Sun. April 4, 10am - 2pm Sun. April 25, 12pm - 4:30pm In Celebration of Trees at Boerner & Wehr Nature Center Sun. May 9, 10am - 3pm Sun. June 27, 6pm - 8pm Wed. May 12, 5pm - 6pm Wed. July 14 - Fri. July 16 FBBG Annual Meeting for FBBG members Art en Fleur Art in Flowers Exhibition presented by Garden Clubs of America local clubs Sat. May 22, 9am - 4pm Sun. May 2, 10am - 3pm Art at the Gardens Craft Fair Herb Faire - Herb Society of America, Wisconsin Unit Fri. June 11, 6pm - 9pm Sun. May 2, 3pm 5pm A Chemical Reaction Movie Screening A documentary film exploring alternatives to chemical-based lawn care and promoting the benefits of organic lawn care. Annual Fundraising Event Sun. July 18, 7pm - 9pm Firefly Family Garden Walk Sun. August 8th, 6pm - 8pm Zoo Time at the Gardens GARDENING & NATURE Growing Heirloom Vegetables Thursday, April 8th, 6:30pm-8pm New Looks for Tired Front Yards Thursday, April 22nd, 6:30pm-8pm Pots with Panache! Natural Lawn Care 101 Garden Tool Time: Getting Ready for Spring Saturday, May 1st, 9am-10:30am Growing Organic Vegetables on One Percent of an Acre Thursday, May 6th, 6:30pm-8pm GARDEN CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES Spring Floral Design Class European Hand-Tied Bouquets Saturday, April 3rd, 10am-11:30am Home Wine Making - Step by Step Thursday, April 15th, 6:30pm-8:30pm Ikebana Beginners Wednesday, April 21st, 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, April 28th, 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, May 5th, 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, May 12th, 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, May 19th, 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, June 2nd, 9:30am-12:30pm In the Gift Shop... Ikebana Intermediates Thursday, April 29th, 9:30am-12:30pm Thursday, May 6th, 9:30am-12:30pm Thursday, May 13th, 9:30am-12:30pm Thursday, June 3rd, 9:30am-12:30pm Visit the gift shop for new green items for spring! Healing Power of Nature Saturday, June 5th, 10am-12pm Members receive a 10% discount! Registration Information Special thanks to our community partner Joel Reinders presents Rain Water: Catch It! Thursday, June 10th, 6:30pm-8pm TRADITIONAL WEDNESDAY NIGHT GARDEN WALKS All walks leave from the Education & Visitor Center $5 suggested donation Early Gems in the Rock Garden - May 26th, 6:30pm - 8pm Hosta - King of the Shade - June 2nd, 6:30pm - 8pm Peonies - Old Fashioned, Fragrant Perennials - June 9th, 6:30pm - 8pm Butterfly Beacons - June 30th, 6:30pm - 8pm Seize the Daylily - July 21st, 6:30pm - 8pm Easy Care Roses - July 28th, 6:30pm - 8pm Kitchen Gardening: Herbs and Edibles - August 11th, 6:30pm - 8pm All-America Selections: Trial Garden Walk - August 18th, 6:30pm - 8pm Late Bloomers - Plants and Shrubs - August 25th, 6:30pm - 8pm Woody Plants for Wildlife - September 1st, 6pm - 7:30pm Ornamental Grasses - September 8th, 6pm - 7:30pm

5 Adult Education & Programs Upcoming Events Gardeners for children ages 3-6 and their parent(s) A TAST Y GARDEN June 12 or 14, 10:30 11:30am Do we ever eat plants? We sure do! Join us as we see what makes gardens so delicious. We ll have a healthy snack from the garden, and we ll even plant our very own tasty garden to take home! $12.50 Members $14.00 Non-Members Call to register THE BUDS AND THE BEES SWEET SCENT OF SPRING April 10 or 12, 10:30 11:30am What is that wonderful scent? Spring means new growth, flowers, rain and sweet spring smells! We ll use our senses as we explore all the signs of spring in the Garden, and make an aroma filled craft to remind us of our visit. SUGAR AND SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE - Tea Celebration May 8 or 10, 10:30 11:30am Did you know that the sugar and spices we use for tea comes from plants? Join us for a tea party complete with cups of tea, fresh flowers, and sugar and spice cookie treats. July 10 or 12, 10:30 11:30am Discover why bees and flowers are such great friends! We ll learn about pollination as we pretend to be bees and go on a flower hunt. Then we ll pot some flowers to take home. CONTESTS Thursday, April 01, 2010 Mother s Day Coloring Contest Begins presented by FBBG, MetroParent, & Bartolotta Catering Friday, April 30, 2010 Mother s Day Coloring Contest Entries Due Sunday, May 09, 2010 Sunflower Growing Contest Begins Come Join Us Great gift ideas! Two new levels! q Family $65 q Individual+1 $50 q Individual $35 new! q Educator $25 (State Certified Teacher) new! q Student $15 (ages 16-22) Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Payment Method: q Check Enclosed q Credit Card CC#: Exp. / CVV: Sun. April 4, 10am - 2pm Sun. April 25, 12pm - 4:30pm In Celebration of Trees at Boerner & Wehr Nature Center Sun. May 9, 10am - 3pm Sun. June 27, 6pm - 8pm Wed. May 12, 5pm - 6pm Wed. July 14 - Fri. July 16 FBBG Annual Meeting for FBBG members Art en Fleur Art in Flowers Exhibition presented by Garden Clubs of America local clubs Sat. May 22, 9am - 4pm Sun. May 2, 10am - 3pm Art at the Gardens Craft Fair Herb Faire - Herb Society of America, Wisconsin Unit Fri. June 11, 6pm - 9pm Sun. May 2, 3pm 5pm A Chemical Reaction Movie Screening A documentary film exploring alternatives to chemical-based lawn care and promoting the benefits of organic lawn care. Annual Fundraising Event Sun. July 18, 7pm - 9pm Firefly Family Garden Walk Sun. August 8th, 6pm - 8pm Zoo Time at the Gardens GARDENING & NATURE Growing Heirloom Vegetables Thursday, April 8th, 6:30pm-8pm New Looks for Tired Front Yards Thursday, April 22nd, 6:30pm-8pm Pots with Panache! Natural Lawn Care 101 Garden Tool Time: Getting Ready for Spring Saturday, May 1st, 9am-10:30am Growing Organic Vegetables on One Percent of an Acre Thursday, May 6th, 6:30pm-8pm GARDEN CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES Spring Floral Design Class European Hand-Tied Bouquets Saturday, April 3rd, 10am-11:30am Home Wine Making - Step by Step Thursday, April 15th, 6:30pm-8:30pm Ikebana Beginners Wednesday, April 21st, 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, April 28th, 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, May 5th, 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, May 12th, 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, May 19th, 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, June 2nd, 9:30am-12:30pm In the Gift Shop... Ikebana Intermediates Thursday, April 29th, 9:30am-12:30pm Thursday, May 6th, 9:30am-12:30pm Thursday, May 13th, 9:30am-12:30pm Thursday, June 3rd, 9:30am-12:30pm Visit the gift shop for new green items for spring! Healing Power of Nature Saturday, June 5th, 10am-12pm Members receive a 10% discount! Registration Information Special thanks to our community partner Joel Reinders presents Rain Water: Catch It! Thursday, June 10th, 6:30pm-8pm TRADITIONAL WEDNESDAY NIGHT GARDEN WALKS All walks leave from the Education & Visitor Center $5 suggested donation Early Gems in the Rock Garden - May 26th, 6:30pm - 8pm Hosta - King of the Shade - June 2nd, 6:30pm - 8pm Peonies - Old Fashioned, Fragrant Perennials - June 9th, 6:30pm - 8pm Butterfly Beacons - June 30th, 6:30pm - 8pm Seize the Daylily - July 21st, 6:30pm - 8pm Easy Care Roses - July 28th, 6:30pm - 8pm Kitchen Gardening: Herbs and Edibles - August 11th, 6:30pm - 8pm All-America Selections: Trial Garden Walk - August 18th, 6:30pm - 8pm Late Bloomers - Plants and Shrubs - August 25th, 6:30pm - 8pm Woody Plants for Wildlife - September 1st, 6pm - 7:30pm Ornamental Grasses - September 8th, 6pm - 7:30pm

6 April May June July 2010 From Boerner to Your Backyard In Season A season long look at trees, shrubs and flowers providing color and beauty throughout the gardening season. Melinda will focus on plants providing seasonal color, texture or form that can add beauty to your landscape at different times of the season. Nurture Sustain Preserve Please Join Us! Education & Visitor Center Atrium Fee: Member $20/Walk - $80 All Five Walks Non-member $25/Walk - $100 All Five Walks Space is limited. Walks are held rain or shine. BEGINNING IN MAY Take the free virtual tour online. For more information call or visit boernerbotanicalgardens.org or melindamyers.com Spring - May 19 full schedule inside SUNDAY, APRIL 4th 10am 2pm Get your garden off to a colorful start with bulbs and spring flowering trees, shrubs and perennials. Look for attractive combinations and overlooked beauties. This in-between time can be a challenge in the garden. The annuals haven't filled the garden with color and the summer bloomers aren't at their peak. Find out what's blooming so you can help fill your early summer landscape with color. 10am 3pm 6:30pm 8pm Joel Reinders presents Rain Water: Catch It! Rainwater Harvesting Seminar 6:00 pm - Sunset The landscape is starting to change to its autumnal color display. The ornamental grasses and fall perennials are stealing the show. Look for ways to help your landscape season end in a blaze of color. THURSDAY, JUNE 10th Save the Date End the summer with a splash of unexpected color. Look for outstanding annuals and perennials to fill in any color and planting voids in the landscape. Fall - September 15 SUNDAY, MAY 9th Summer's heat can take its toll on both you and your garden. Take a walk through Boerner to find out what annuals, perennials and summer blooming shrubs sparkle in the summer heat. Late Summer - August 4 We d like to thank our sponsors for their wonderful support. Mid Summer - July 14 Located in Whitnall Park Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Suite 1 Hales Corners, WI Early Summer - June 23 see details inside SUNDAY, JUNE 27th Storytime & Garden Activities

FLORICULTURE DEPARTMENT Judging System: American

FLORICULTURE DEPARTMENT Judging System: American Gail Harrie - Department Supervisor ENTRY FORM DEADLINE: July 17, 2015, 5:00 PM (Mailed entry forms must be postmarked on or before July 17, 2015.) DELIVER