Boerner News2016 Bloom Season is on its way!

We are so proud to share…

Boerner won 2nd place in the 2016 All-American Selections (AAS) landscape design competition with a geometric design created by BBG Horticulturist, Jessica Cloninger!

April 29th Arbor Day Celebration and the official opening day of our 2016 Bloom Season! We will again be planting trees with one of FBBG’s school groups! Each year we welcome community members as well as city & county officials who join us for this fun spring welcome.

June 19th Father’s Day: Join us as we honor Dads, Veterans & military personnel with brunch and special exhibit by the Midwest Military Vehicle Association.

June 30th Boerner’s FREE summer concert series begins! Every Thursday night through August, enjoy a lovely evening of live music in the Gardens! Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will kick off our summer concert series. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase concessions from Zilli Hospitality Group!

Our Fairy Garden, which debuted in 2015 in our Herb Garden*, will be a wonderful adventure again this year! Check out these FBBG & BBG Fairy Garden-themed events:

July 17th FBBG’s Enchanted Evening: Children of all ages dress up as flower fairies or garden gnomes for this whimsical evening in the gardens! Crafts, games and refreshments provided.

July 23rd FBBG’s Fairy Garden Workshop: Get ready for the Fairy Garden Contest by learning how to create your very own fairy garden in this fun workshop!

August 7th Fairy Garden Contest: Back for our 2nd year! Start planting your portable gardens and watch for more contest details to come!

Come enjoy Boerner!! Shirley Walczak, BBG Garden Director

*Our gratitude to the Herb Society of America - Wisconsin Unit for their generous support!

Hort Corner In-Garden news from our Horticultural Team!

The 2016 Tulip Forecast Horticulturists: Ben Habanek & Isaac Palmer 18,000 tulips have been planted around the Gardens this year! Watch for their bright and vibrant colors!

The Education & Visitor Center’s Plantings: Horticulturist: Ben Habanek This year’s plantings will be bold and feature bright tropical colors and foliage plants with huge leaves! Watch for the Thai Giant, a tropical perennial with green leaves that can exceed 3ft wide! And the Zebrina Rojo, a banana plant with dark red variegation that will hopefully grow taller than 10ft!

The Trial Garden Horticulturist: Jessica Cloninger The Garden will showcase all 12 of the AAS (All-American Selections) winners for 2016! Here are a few to watch for:

• Salvia Summer Jewel™ Lavender: The very unique purple color attracts many hummingbirds and butterflies while their seeds make tasty treats for goldfinches.

• Pumpkin Super Moon F1: The first AAS all-white pumpkin winner! With a ghostly white color perfect for decorating.

• Tomato Candyland Red: The first and only currant-type tomato winner, meaning these tomatoes are smaller than cherry tomatoes and are super tasty right off the plant!

The Annual Garden: Horticulturist: Isaac Palmer

• This is the year of the Petunia! Tons of beautiful brightly colored Petunias have been added all throughout the Garden.

• 10,000 tulips were planted in the Annual Garden alone this year!

The Shrub Mall: Horticulturist: Isaac Palmer

• Thanks to donations made by Sandy Hanus in memory of her late father, Bob Wenke, there will be many new and exciting shrubs added throughout the Shrub Mall.

Classes, Programs & Family WorkshopsNew & Exciting Plants for 2016! Hot Annuals & VegetablesSaturday, April 2 @ 10am – 11:30am$10 members / $15 general public*Led by BBG horticulturist, Jessica Cloninger.

New & Exciting Plants for 2016! Hot Perennials & Wood Shrubs,Wines & TreesSaturday, April 9 @ 10am – 11:30am$10 members / $15 general public*Led by horticulturist Nick Ternes.

*Sign up for both classes and receive a $5discount! ($15 mbrs / $25 gen. pub.)

Whimsical Wind ChimesSaturday, April 16 @ 10am – Noon$15 members / $20 general publicCreate a wind chime for your garden using vintage china, silverware, beads and more! Multiple wind chime styles will be demonstrated – let your creativity fly! Win an FBBG hat or tote bag!

Cold-Hardy Cacti & Succulents for the Wisconsin GardenSaturday, April 23 @ 10am – 11:30am$15 members / $20 general publicThe Southeast WI Cactus and Succulent Club will teach you how to maintain a cold-hardy cactus/succulent garden that can withstand the harsh WI winters. Win a cold-hardy succulent or an FBBG hat!

Family Workshop: Creating Paper Kites Saturday, April 30 @ 10am – Noon$20 members / $25 general public (admission covers up to five family members)The Gift of Wings Kite Company will guide you & your family in creating and decorating personalized paper kites to fly at home! Supplies provided.

Pre-registration for all classes & workshops is suggested.

Family Workshop: Chinese Brush PaintingSaturday, May 7 @ 9am – NoonFamily Rates: $20 members / $25 general public (admission covers up to five family members)Individual Rates: $10 members / $15 general publicFamilies will discover the connection between Chinese culture and nature while learning the basics of Chinese brush painting. Create a one-of-a-kind brush painting! Supplies provided.

Photography Basics: From Gardens to FlowersSaturday, May 21 @ 9:30am – Noon$15 members / $20 general publicFor novice photographers looking for a place to start! Learn camera/photo basics, then go out in the Gardens and take some shots! Review your photos at the end of class. Win an FBBG hat or tote bag! Sign up early! Class size is limited.

Summer Berry Winemaking & TastingThursday, June 2 @ 6:30pm – 8pm$15 members / $20 general public (must be 21 or older to register)Join Karen Lau from The Purple Foot for an evening of winemaking & tasting! Learn the basic steps of Summer Berry winemaking and get hands-on experience starting a new batch of wine! Wine samples and food pairings will be served at the end of class.

Family Workshop: Family Yoga in the Gardens Saturday, June 25 @ 10am – 11:30am$20 members / $25 general public (admission covers up to five family members)Enjoy yoga in the Gardens with your little ones! Get the family outdoors in this fun class that centers around exercising and wellness for the whole family! Suggested ages, kids 4-12.

June 1, 6:30pm Flowering Trees & Shrubs Nick Ternes – Horticulturalist

June 8, 6:30pm Everyone Loves Peonies Dave Wanninger – Boerner Horticulturalist

June 15, 6:30pm Iris - Rainbow Walk Bonnie Sonntag – WI Iris Society

June 22, 6:30pm Hundreds of Hostas Marcia Wensing – Hosta Society

June 29, 6:30pm Sizzling Summer Blooms Zannah Crowe – Monches Farms

July 6, 6:30pm Annual Garden - Bringing the Tropics Home Guide TBA

July 13, 6:30pm Daylilies Ed Kraus – SE WI Daylily Society

July 20, 6:30pm Raising Roses Successfully Bruce Barr – SE WI Rose Society

July 27 NO WALK Member Picnic

Aug. 3, 6:30pm Late Summer Blooms Matt Singer – Plant Expert

Aug. 10, 6:30pm Hydrangeas Ben Habanek – Boerner Horticulturalist

Aug. 17, 6:30pm The Trial Garden – What’s New? Jessica Cloninger – Boerner Horticulturist

Aug. 24, 6:30pm Fragrant Flowers & Night Blooms Heidi Hornung – Shady Lane Greenhouse

Aug. 31, 6:30pm Woody Native Plants for Home Landscape Ben Habanek – Boerner Horticulturalist

Sept. 7, 6pm Herb Garden Highlights Peggy Gibbs-Zautke – Boerner Horticulturalist

Sept. 14, 6pm Identifying Invasive Plants Ben Habanek – Boerner Horticulturalist

Fri., Sept. 16, 6pm Boerner by Moonlight Special night & time! Refreshments provided. Nick Ternes - Horticulturalist

FBBG Garden Walk Schedule $5 per person; No reservations needed. All walks are expert-led, with a new topic covered each week. Walks start from the FBBG Gift Shop, rain or shine and last approx. 90 min. For more info: 414-525-5653.

2016 Herb Fair at Boerner Botanical Gardens Saturday, May 28, 2016, 9am-3pm Free Parking | Free Admission • Browse a wide variety of herbs, plants and herb-related items.• Thousands of herb plants for sale.• Fun & interesting presentations and talks.

Whitnall Park Rotary’s 5K Run/Walk for the Roses Saturday, June 25 @ 9am-11am $35 Registration (T-shirt & water bottle included!)

All proceeds go to FBBG’s Garden Fund. Sign-up in the BBG Education & Visitor’s Center atrium. More info at (414) 525-5653.

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Save the Date!In the Gardens FBBG Annual Fundraiser Friday, June 17 @ 5:30pm – 9:00pmSupport FBBG while you enjoy a wonderful night at the Gardens. Great food, company and music all night long! Browse through a variety of unique items in our Silent Auction! More info: 414-525-5661.

Dining at the Gardens with Zilli Hospitality Group

FBBG Special Events!

Art at the Gardens Craft Fair - 8th Year! Sunday, May 1 @ 10:00am – 3:00pmFree Admission | Free ParkingGreat gifts for Mother’s Day! Browse through over 20 local artists & crafters selling jewelry, garden art, photography, artwork & more!

Mother’s Day Family EventSunday, May 8 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm Free Event – Donations Appreciated! Kids will enjoy fun craft activities as they create “make-and-take” gifts for mom.

Enchanted Evening Family EventSunday, July 17 @ 6:30pm – 8:30pm FBBG Members: Free AdmissionGeneral Public: $5 per child (adults and kids 3 & under are complimentary) Dress as a flower fairy or garden gnome & explore the Gardens! Fun craft activities and a firefly catch and release (starts @ 8pm). Purchase tickets ahead of time or at the door! For tix: (414) 525-5653.

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Nell’s Garden CaféMay – SeptemberOpen Daily from 11:00am – 2:00pm

Sunday Brunch*Year-round, Sundays, 10:00am – 2:00pm$22.95 per adult / $12.95 per child (11 and under)Children 3 and under are complimentary

*Reservations: (414) 525-5619 or visit www.opentable.com.For catered events, contact (414) 525-5635.

In-Garden Volunteering Begins April 19th!! Orientation: Wednesday, April 6 @ 9:30am – Noon

Volunteer Hours: Tuesday–Thursday from 8:00am – Noon and Saturdays 8:00 – 11:00am through October.Info & sign-up, contact Jennifer at (414) 525-5653.

FREE DAYS ARE BACK!! The first Tuesday of every month May – September 2016.

Thanks to the initiative between Milwaukee County Parks and FBBG that started in 2015, FREE DAYS are back for another Garden season!!

Visit the FBBG Gift Shop!This season, original artwork from the League of Milwaukee

Artists, COPA and many other local artists & crafters!

April 29th - October 2ndMonday: Closed

Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Boerner Receives the MMSD Luminary Award! The award honoring Boerner’s Rainwater Harvesting System, installed in 2009, was presented March 14th.The rainwater harvesting system expanded Boerner’s underground garden irrigation pathways. It continues to provide visitors with aesthetic, eco-friendly ideas for their own yards!

The project, a salute to teamwork and community partnerships was made possible by:• An MMSD grant (Metropolitan Milwaukee Sewerage District). • A partnership/matching grant facilitated by Joel Reinders of Reinders, Inc.* • A Rain Bird International Contest Award facilitated by FBBG. • A grant the from The Green Tree Garden Club, facilitated by FBBG.

*Construction partners: Reinders, Unilock, Aquascape

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