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bbgardens .orgJuly/August 2015
Antiques at The Gardens | Page 6
Flicks Among the Flowers | page 8
Improvements Coming to The Gardens | Page 1
stAffMAin ....................................................... 205.414.3950
Fred Spicer ........................................ Executive Director & CEOStephanie Banks ......................................Chief Financial OfficerDawn Coleman .......................... Education Activities SpecialistElizabeth Drewry .............................................................Librarian Ellen Hardy ........................... Education Program CoordinatorBlake Ells.................................... Public Relations CoordinatorJean Frey ............................................. Director of DevelopmentHenry Hughes ......................................... Director of Education Jason Kirby ....................................Library Assistant & ArchivistAndrew B. Krebbs .......... Director of Marketing & MembershipHope Long ......................................Director of Library ServicesJohn Manion ...........................Kaul Wildflower Garden Curator Pam McLeod ..................................Donor Services CoordinatorBrooke McMinn.............. Plant Adventures Program SpecialistDrew Rickel .........................................Donor Relations OfficerTaylor Steele ............................................Volunteer CoordinatorRagan Stone .....................................Special Events CoordinatorRona Walters ...............................................Membership Assistant
Our MissiOnFriends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens promotes
public knowledge of plants, gardens & the environment; & receives, raises & administers resources for these purposes.
Our VisiOnThe vision of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is to be one of
the nation’s preeminent botanical gardens.
friends Of BirMinghAM BOtAnicAl gArdens
The Garden Dirt is the newsletter of Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The Garden Dirt is published six times a year to foster awareness & support events, services, & significant programs of Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. We welcome your comments & address corrections. Please contact:
Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens Editor, Andrew B. Krebbs, director of marketing & membership2612 Lane Park RoadBirmingham, AL 35223205.414.3959 or [email protected]
Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens practices a policy of equal opportunity & equal access to services for all persons regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, orientation or sex. Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a facility of Birmingham Park & Recreation Board. The deadline for the Sept/Oct issue is July 15.
2015 BOArd Of directOrs
Brian Barr ................................................ PresidentBeverley Hoyt ................................ President-ElectHanson Slaughter .............................Past PresidentScott Walton .............................................TreasurerPaul Jones ................................................ SecretaryBeverley Hoyt ...............................VP DevelopmentElizabeth Broughton ........ VP Gardens & BuildingsCharles Goodrich ......................Governance ChairWally Evans ................................................. OfficerHouston Gillespy......................................... Officer
At Large:Cathy AdamsCraig BeattyMary BoehmChris Boles
Emily BowronMaggie BrookeClarke GillespyJohn HudsonJohn Hurst
Turner InscoeBill Ireland
Elizabeth JerniganNatalie Kelly
Carl JonesKaty Baker Lasker
John MillerJohn Smith T
Amanda Foshee, Junior Board President
There is always something blooming
at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Plan your next visit soon!
Visit bbgardens.org & check out what’s new
at The Gardens.
On the cOVerHundreds of visitors enjoyed activities celebrating community gardens at Earth Day at The Gardens on May 31.
JulyCrape Myrtles
Daylilies (peak)
Ferns
Herbs
Hostas
Hydrangeas
Perennials
Roses
Southern Magnolias
Summer Annuals
Tropicals
Vegetables
AugustCrape Myrtles
Daylilies
Ferns
Herbs
Perennials
Summer Annuals
Tropicals
Vegetables
Vegetables
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Dear Friends:
If you’ve been to The Gardens in the past year or so, you have no doubt been aware of the work proceeding on Cahaba and Lane Park Roads. In a way, it feels like we’re the center of attention with all of this activity around us. Looked at another way, the work provides us with opportunities that don’t come around every day, and we’ve acted. In May, our Board of Directors approved funding for a number of special projects that will make us more accessible than we’ve been since cars were permitted to drive through. (And if you remember that, you’ve been a supporter for quite some time!)
We are certainly fortunate to have the Birmingham Zoo as across-the-street neighbors on Cahaba Road. Thanks to a federal SAFETEA grant, matching funds from the City of Birmingham and former U.S. Representative Spencer Bachus’ and zoo CEO Dr. Bill Foster’s efforts, that road is much safer and much more beautiful. These improvements will enable the pedestrian connectivity in our neighborhood that we have long sought and we’ll soon be opening the Lawler Gates on a regular basis. Improvements here funded by The Friends include a pedestrian plaza at the roundabout, a stone seat wall, map, color plantings, a new service gate, new black vinyl-coated chain link perimeter fencing and monumental signage in two locations.
At our Lane Park Road vehicular exit, new pedestrian access will be built extending to the Garden Center from a crosswalk to be provided by the city of Birmingham. In addition, a number of areas will see important work including the Cherry Allee, the Abroms Rhododendron Species Garden and the Southern Living Garden. Most of the funds will come from the Lucille S. Beeson Charitable Trust, with additional funding from unrestricted savings. We expect this outside work to continue through the rest of the year, and in November, the Garden Center will be a focus for a number of important renovations that I will write more about in the next issue.
Please come out and watch us grow – it’s an exciting time!
See you in The Gardens,
Fred Spicer Executive Director & CEO
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e$700,000 in improvements to tHe Gardens Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens will invest over $700,000 in improvements that focus on three main goals: pedestrian connectivity, improved security and an improved visitor experience. All improvements will feature universal design, with the most noticeable changes coming on Cahaba Road, the road that separates The Gardens from its neighbors at the Birmingham Zoo. There, a pedestrian entrance will be created, accompanied by new signage welcoming guests to The Gardens, bike racks, a map and a complete renovation of the Lawler Gates.
The Southern Living Garden will receive a new barrier free path, with partial funding coming from Time, Inc. The Gardens will get new trash and recycling receptacles throughout, new signage (including way finding and garden identification signs), path repairs in selected areas, new swings and water feature repairs.
“These projects underscore the long and fruitful public/private partnership between the city and Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens,” said Mayor William A. Bell, Jr. “Working closely together, we are continuing to make the city of Birmingham better for all of its residents and for all of our visitors.”
Much of this work is being funded through the Lucille S. Beeson Charitable Trust managed by Regions Bank. Contracted for these projects are: Landscape Services, Inc., Birmingham Fence Company, Fravert Services, Aquatic Gardens & Fountains and Turner Steel Products. The City of Birmingham is providing invaluable in-kind assistance, as they do with every project at The Gardens.
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In December 2013, I hosted a Christmas luncheon on behalf of The Gardens in honor of 91-year old Tee Dee Johnson. Tee Dee loved Christmas at our house, built by her grandparents, Margaret and Charles DeBardeleben, in 1923, the place where she grew up. Through a house, she and I were family.
Tee Dee, epitomizing the gracious tradition of the Southern Lady, deserved a corsage. She clapped her hands as I pinned it to her bright red jacket and asked, “Can we do this again every year? I plan to live to be 100.”
I believed her. When she slipped away from us this past February, just a month short of her 93rd birthday, I was bereft but not surprised. Christmas 2014, she was “just too tired” to have a lunch, and the week before she died she wrote me a lovely note about the value of our friendship.
She was, in that great tradition of the Southern Lady, something of a character. Her nephew Temple Tutwiler delivered her eulogy wearing a pair of her trademark-oversized sunglasses. Friends and family both laughed and wept as he recalled her love of bright colors, of everything in nature from smallest bug to elephants. Knickknacks and needlepoint and, oh, those notes, always eloquently expressed on beautiful paper, and hand written until the end.
For 93 years. Tee Dee daily lived Psalm 118, “this is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” She never lost a child’s sense of wonder, or that childlike demonstration of clapping her hands.
Her greatest delight was in giving to others, whether in magnificent generosity to groups like the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, or in a basket of freshly laid eggs from her farm, delivered to my husband in a silver basket one morning not long after sunrise.
I own a priceless collection of “Tee Dee stories,” my favorite relating to a majestic water oak in our front yard. Tee Dee’s earliest memory was of planting it, age four, with her grandmother. “My grandfather laughed at us,” she said, “It was just a twig. My grandmother said that some day this tree would give shade to the people who came after us.” An early lesson in leaving legacies.
Inspired by the Tee Dee Tree Story, my six year old twin granddaughters Ashlyn and Skylar and I planted two BBG Plant Sale Japanese maples in this yard, duly marked, in hopes that 88 years from now other little girls to come will find cause to clap their hands.
About 10 years ago, HGTV came to Birmingham to tape a segment of If These Walls Could Talk featuring our house and garden. The producers invited Tee Dee to add a one-minute commentary to a seven-minute segment. She arrived straight from the beauty shop, as always with pearls in place and not a hair out of place, and began to regale the young Denver-based crew with stories. Two hours later, they were still filming Tee Dee. We took a break for a cup of tea, served in real china cups of course, and I heard one of the interviewers in the kitchen calling back to Denver, “We have found the real deal, a genuine SOUTHERN LADY.”
Indeed. Grace, and charm, and beauty, and manners, enhanced by an innate gift for growing older without growing old, for keeping the best of the child’s gift of wonder.
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t TEE DEE JOHNSON: A PERSONAL REMINISCENCEBy Cathy Adams, Board of Directors, Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Louise “Tee Dee” Johnson was a loyal supporter, more than 25 years, and a true friend and generous donor to The Gardens. Since 2007, she had been a Garden Sustainer at the Chairman level ($20,000+ annual gift), realizing the importance of private unrestricted
funds that could be used by The Gardens when, where and how they are most needed. Are you interested in becoming a Garden Sustainer? For more information, please contact Jean Frey, director of development, at [email protected] or 205.414.3961.
Tee Dee with board member Cathy Adams
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Good Things Growing…In The Gardens Fred Spicer, executive director & CEO
Oaks are a dominant tree in the US, with at least 39 species in Alabama, and about 90 in the country. Mexico boasts 160 species and, of the 600 or so oaks globally, an additional 100 species hail from China making it the second highest center of the genus’ diversity. However, a number of the Asian species would be unfamiliar to most casual observers. For starters, they’re evergreen, but the leaves don’t look like those from the Gulf coast. Second, the leaves are not lobed, but instead have simple serrations on the leaf edge. You might guess “oak” if you saw the acorns (which are often rare in cultivation) but you’d marvel at the concentric rings on the acorn cap: our native species have overlapping scales.
Two Asian evergreen oaks appear well-adapted to Birmingham. The first one is Quercus glauca, Japanese blue oak, which is the smaller-growing of the two. Our specimens here appear to favor a multi-stemmed habit of growth; I suspect this could be natural but timely training when young could yield a single trunk. They are medium-dense small broadleaf evergreen trees (actually more like immense shrubs), with sweeping, upright branches. They have grown slowly to their present size of around 30’. The leaves (left bottom) emerge shiny-purple-brown before
fading to dark green. The reverse is bluish, hence the name. The species has broad nativity west to Afghanistan in a narrow band of favorable moist-temperate climate.
Q. myrsinifolia, Chinese evergreen oak, is native to China, Taiwan, Japan and west to the Himalaya in similar areas. Acid soils are a must. A bit faster in growth and ultimately larger, in open sites they develop a rounded, dense canopy. One specimen just inside the Taylor Gate in the Japanese Gardens is about 40’ wide and tall (above). The smooth, dark brown bark is quite handsome. The leaves are much narrower than the prior species and lend the species another common name: bamboo-leafed oak (left top).
Both of the above have withstood our last two winters (7°F and 8°F, respectively) with no stem or leaf injury. Q. acuta, Japanese evergreen oak, is sometimes touted as a good choice for southern gardens, but we would likely see damage at 15°F, and it is drought-intolerant.
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If you ask volunteer Anthony Payne that question, you’ll get a resounding “Yes!” Anthony has been a dedicated volunteer with The Gardens’ Plant Adventure program for over five years. In the past Anthony volunteered with the Moody High School Athletics program and the Birmingham Zoo. Then, in 2010, Anthony discovered the array of volunteer opportunities at The Gardens on a visit with a group of student volunteers from The Horizons School, which offers a non-degree transition program specifically designed to facilitate personal, social and career independence for students with specific learning disabilities and other handicapping conditions.
Anthony remembers, “coming here, I thought ‘Wow! I can enjoy this!” Following his participation with The Horizons School, he began visiting The Gardens with another group from The Exceptional Foundation. He enjoyed his time at The Gardens so much that he struck out on his own and began volunteering as an individual participant in the Plant Adventures Program twice a week.
You’ll now find Anthony in The Gardens every Monday and Wednesday morning (after taking two busses and walking a bit to get here) always eager to do whatever is needed. He has enjoyed seeing the Plant Adventures program grow into what it is now, and his knowledge and skills have grown with it. Anthony assists with a variety of gardening tasks, including water management, planting, pruning, weeding and propagating. But the lessons he has learned are much bigger than those skills alone.
Anthony says, “work is fun here. It’s hard, but it’s fun” and that the hard work has taught him to never give up and to follow his dreams. When asked what he enjoys most about working at The Gardens, he says the staff and other volunteers here are “the greatest people in the world to work with!” Anthony also says he loves being in the outdoors where he feels at peace with the world. He says, “it’s easy to get caught up in the struggles of life. But when I come to The Gardens, I know that people here care about me and the work I do.”
Right now most of Anthony’s work is concentrated in the Arrington Plant Adventure Zone and in the Enabling Garden. He has also enjoyed helping out at several of The Gardens’ events, including the Spring Plant Sale. In the future he hopes to expand his work into other gardens, particularly the Dunn Formal Rose Garden, as the rose is his favorite plant. He admires the shape of
the bloom, the softness of the petals, the variety of colors and sizes and, most of all, the “great aroma.”
Though he has his favorites, Anthony enjoys working with a variety of plants as well as a variety of people. He always greets visitors with a smile and takes personal pride in The Gardens and what it offers to the community. Anthony says “I pray to God that people will love this place as much as I do.” He has some advice for people visiting The Gardens as well: “Walk slowly. Observe everything.”
is the plant adventures program as fun as it sounds?
to learn more about volunteering at the Gardens, contact taylor steele, volunteer coordinator, at [email protected] or 205.414.3962. to support plant adventures, contact
Drew Rickel, donor relations officer, at [email protected] or 205.414.3955.
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Flicks Among the FlowersJuly 15
Antiques at The GardensOctober 1-4
Bunny Williams LectureOctober 1
Emily Thomspon LectureOctober 2
Gala in The GardensOctober 1
Fall Plant SaleOctober 17-18
Central South Native Plant Conference
October 29-31
Dirt Dash Fun RunNovember 14
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PHOTO-TALKInstructor: Hank Siegel
Location: Birmingham Botanical GardensEvery 3rd Sunday | 3-5 p.m.Free, $5 donation suggested
Ages 12 and up
FAmiLy yOgA SerieSInstructor: Annie Damsky
Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens2nd Saturday of the month | 9-10 a.m.
$15 drop-in (child+1 adult) • $5 for an additional family member (per class)
SeASOnAL SerieSInstructor: Hank Siegel
Saturday, July 11 | 9-noon Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
$65 Members | $75 Non-members
WATer FeATureS OF THe gArdenS Instructor: Hank Siegel
Saturday, July 25 | 9-noon Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
$65 members | $75 non-members
Pruning: TecHniqueS, OuTcOmeS & deSign inFLuenceS
Instructor: Fred SpicerLocation: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Thursday, August 20 | 6-8 p.m.Members-Only
classesadult&familyclasses
To register or to read class descriptions visit www.bbgardens.org/classes
or call 205.414.3950.
LIbRARy HOuRS Of OPERATION
Monday - Friday | 9 - 4 p.m.Saturday | 10 - 4 p.m.Sunday | 2 - 5 p.m.
205.414.3920
bbgardens.org205.414.3950
use your library Card Here.
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Children’s summer CampsPrograms are designed to actively promote your child’s natural sense of creativity and discovery with fun learning experiences in the unmatched setting at Birmingham Botanical Gardens! This summer, we are growing global to give your camper the chance to travel through nature exploration, science, art, cooking, yoga, architecture, children’s literature and imagination while building skills for teamwork and making friendships.
Teachers are certified or otherwise qualified. For more information, contact Education Program Coordinator Ellen Hardy at 205.414.3953 or [email protected].
MORNING CAMPS9 – 1 p.m.
$152 Members*| $190 Non-Members.
Camp Birmingham Botanical Gardens: young Naturalists
K-2nd. July 13 - 17.
Growing Through yogaK-6th. July 20 - 24.
Gardening in Wonderland: Designing and Modeling
3rd-6th. July 27 – 31. *Hydrangea Level Members & above
FreSH Air FAmiLy: grOSS OuT cAmPS$200 members (The Gardens, FAF), $225 non-members
Hours: 9-5 p.m. Before and after care $25.
IF IT’S GROSS WE’VE GOT IT!
Join expert naturalists as we explore the best of the worst earth has to offer. All in a safe atmosphere. We will see reptiles, macroinvertebrates, bugs, stinky plants and more. Activities
include hikes, creek stomping, crafts, journaling, and live animal demonstrations with birds and snakes!
To register, please go to www.grossOutcamp.orgGrades 1-4: July 6-10, July 13-17, July 27-31
Grades 5-7: July 20-24
BIRMINGHAM B OTANICAL GARDENS presents
bbgardens.org/antiquesOCTOBER 1-4, 2015
ANTIQUESa t t h e g a r d e n s
celebrating 10 years • inspiring science education
BIRMINGHAM B OTANICAL GARDENS presents
red diamond Lecture Series presents
Bunny WilliamsOctober 1
emily ThompsonOctober 2
Taste in Spades sponsored by iBeriABAnKOctober 3, 2015
JamesFarmer
daniellerollins
Jane Scott Hodges
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introduction to Botany (core)Instructor: Tom Diggs Ph.D., Asst. Professor, University of North Georgia
Saturday, August 8 | 8:30-4:30 p.m.Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
$80 Members | $90 Non-Members
introduction to native Plant conservation (core)Instructor: Bob Boyd PhD, Professor, Auburn University
Location: Birmingham Botanical GardensSaturday, August 22 | 8:30-4:30 p.m.$80 Members | $90 Non-Members
Plant-Soil relationships (core)Instructor: Henry Hughes, Director of Education
Saturday, August 29 | 8:30-4:30 p.m.Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
$80 Members | $90 Non-Members
Introduction to Plant Taxonomy/Classification (core)Instructor: Tom Diggs Ph.D., Asst. Professor, University of North Georgia
Saturday, September 12 | 8:30-4:30 p.m.Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
$80 Members | $90 Non-Members
native grasses and grass-like Plants (elective)Instructor: Dan Spaulding, Curator, Anniston
Museum of Natural HistoryLocation: Birmingham Botanical GardensSaturday, September 19 | 8:30-12:30 p.m.
$40 Members | $45 Non-Members
Alabama’s ecology (core)Instructor: Scot Duncan, Ph.D., Assoc. Professor,
Birmingham-Southern CollegeSaturday, September 26 | 8:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens$80 Members | $90 Non-Members
growing native Trees from Seed – Oaks, Hickories and Others – Part i (new elective)
Instructor: Henry Hughes, Director of EducationSaturday, October 10 | 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Birmingham Botanical Garden$40 Members | $45 Non-Members
Classes, Field Trips& Volunteer Opportunities
Registration & further information about the program, including course
descriptions & certificate requirements, can be found at
www.bbgardens.org/plantstudies or call 205.414.3950.
all are welcome to register for any of the classes.
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Junior master gardener 5: Vegetables & HerbsTeacher: Julie Danley & Gail Pless
Saturday, July 18 | 9-1p.m.Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens-Exploration Classroom
$45 per class
Junior master gardener 6: insects & diseasesTeacher: Julie Danley & Gail Pless
Saturday, August 15 | 9-1p.m.Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens-Exploration Classroom
$45 per class
Junior master gardener 7: Life Skills and careerTeacher: Julie Danley & Gail PlessSaturday, September 19 | 9-1p.m.
Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens-Exploration Classroom$45 per class
Junior master gardener 8: Fruits & nutsTeacher: Julie Danley & Gail Pless
Saturday, October 17 | 9-1p.m.Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens-Exploration Classroom
$45 per class
Junior master gardener 9: make-up sessionTeacher: Julie Danley & Gail PlessSaturday, November 21 | 9-1p.m.
Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens-Exploration Classroom$45 per class
to register visit www.bbgardens.org/classes or call 205.414.3950.
The Junior Master Gardener( JMG) program is an international youth gardening program of the university Cooperative Extension network. JMG engages children in novel, hands-on group and individual learning experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an
appreciation for the environment and cultivate the mind.
Children can get involved in exploring their world through meaningful activities that encourage leadership development, personal pride and responsibility, and community
involvement. Youth involved in the program develop critical thinking skills and the ability to identify community concerns and take action to address them through individual
group projects.
Ages 6-12 years old.
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Join us in The Library at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss a fun book pertaining
to gardening, plants or the environment. Contact Director of Library Services Hope Long at
205.414.3931 or [email protected] for more information or to get involved.
◄ August 4: Old Herbaceous: A Novel of the Garden by Reginald Arkell
September 1: ►Seeds of Hope: Wisdom and Wonder from the World of Plants by Jane Goodall
THE BROWN BAG LUNCH & LEARN SERIES
Bring your lunch to Birmingham Botanical Gardens and join us for FREE informational seminars. 11:30-12:30 p.m., no reservations required. Drinks and dessert provided.
bbgardens.org/classes
JULY 8The Terrifi c Trio!
Compost, soil and mulch – unearth what they are and how to use them properly.
JULY 22The Understory
No sun, no problem! Learn to love the shade and the plants that grow there.
AUGUST 5What’s Bugging You?
The ACES Diagnostic Plant Lab helps identity problems and give cures.
AUGUST 19Curb Appeal
Intentionally add year round color, interest, and charm to your landscape.
SEPTEMBER 2Tools of the Trade
See what tools the pros use and how to maintain them for peak performance.
SEPTEMBER 16Backyard Habitats
To create a sanctuary for the birds and the bees, start by adding fl owers
and trees.
OCTOBER 7Overgrown &
Out of ControlFind out how and when to whack it back,
cut it down and clean it up.
OCTOBER 21Let There be Light!Enhance beauty, provide safety and enjoy your outdoor spaces
after dark.
presented in partnership with:
Storm Water Management
FLICKS AMONG
THE FL WERS
50 years20131963
May 13 • June 24 • July 15
cash bar • concessions
bbgardens.org/fl icks
Formal Gardenin front of Conservatory
FREE ADMISSION
Don’t forget your blanket.
Make it a date nightor bring a group of friends!
sorry, no pets allowed or outside alcoholic beverages.
Visit bbgardens.org/fl icks for this year’s movies!
8 p.m.gates open at 6 p.m.
Formal Garden in front of ConservatoryFree admission
bbgardens.org/flicks
July 15top Gun
8 p.m. • gates open at 6 p.m.
sorry, no pets allowed or outside alcoholic beverages.
cash bar • concessions
Gerlach Plant Information Center Display inside the Garden Centerfor the months of July & August:
GROWING tOMAtOES
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Courtesy of For more information, see www.aces.edu or
call the Plant Hotline at 800.644.4458.
GARDENING “TIPS” CALENDAR
auGust• Cut out old blackberry canes after fruiting
and then fertilize and cultivate for replacement canes. Remember to order new catalogs for fruit selection.
• Layer branches of hydrangea.
• Hybrid teas and floribundas may need slight pruning to prevent scraggly appearance.
• Water annuals and perennials as needed to keep plants active.
• Plant perennials and biennials.
• Divide old iris plantings and add new bulbs.
• Keeping flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns healthy is the major task during this month. This means close observation for insects and diseases.
• Plant turnips, rutabagas, beans, and peas in South Alabama.
• Plant cabbage, collards, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and celery.
July• Protect figs and other ripening fruit from
birds.
• Continue to root shrub cuttings until late in the month and mulch to keep soil moist.
• Remove faded blooms promptly from crape myrtle and other summer-blooming plants.
• In lawns, watch for diseases. Mow regularly, and water as needed.
• Keep roses healthy and actively growing.
• Apply fertilizer as needed. Wash off foliage to prevent burning if any fertilizer falls on plants.
• Water annuals and perennials as needed to keep plants active.
• Iris and spider lily bulbs may be planted late this month.
• Keeping flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns healthy is the major task this month. This demands close observation for insects and diseases, and frequent watering.
• Plant beans, field peas, rutabagas, squash, New Zealand spinach, and Irish potatoes. Plant cabbage, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and celery for the fall crop.
• Plant tomatoes in Central and North Alabama.
Jessica Griggs is the eighth consecutive summer intern funded by the Rotary Club of Shades Valley. A graduate of the Jefferson County International
Baccalaureate School, she is a senior communications major at the University
of Alabama at Birmingham. In her 12 weeks with The Gardens, Jessica will be involved in a wide variety of activities; her emphasis will be in the Plant Adventures program, under the
supervision of Brooke McMinn.
As a survivor of trauma, who has found respite through gardening, Jessica is
particularly interested in the beneficial, therapeutic effects of nature. She says, “Healing is an art, I have discovered, and nature is an essential component. Nature connects the ordinary to the extraordinary and allows people to
identify with and relate to one another. It heals, holds us together, and brings us
back to our roots.”
Jessica will study the interactions between people and plants and their significance in promoting human well-being. Her
projects will include two case studies: one of community services, focused on The Gardens’ various programs and success stories, and one on healing, relating to
Jessica’s personal journey. She wants her work with trauma, recovery, faith
and success to increase the potential for healing in others.
Meet Jessica GriggsSummer Intern
The Archives is looking for some unique artifacts that you may have in your attics or basement and, hoping that you would like to donate to The Gardens’ wonderful collection. This may include: Garden Club Yearbooks, Flower Show Schedules, Plant Show Booklets, Plant Society Yearbooks/Directories, Gardening and Botanical Pamphlets (pre-1940s), USDA Gardening & Horticulture Publications (pre-1950s), Victory Garden Posters and Publications, Old Farmer's Almanacs (pre-1930s), Vintage Garden Cigarette Cards, Antique Flower Frogs (metal, glass, wire, etc), Antique to Vintage Handheld Garden Tools, Gardening and Floral Postage Stamps (pre-1960s). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Archivist Jason Kirby at 205.414.3967, or by email at [email protected].
Archives Needs your Help
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grantorsgrantors
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama
The Brooke Family Foundation
City of Birmingham
City of Mountain Brook
City of Vestavia Hills
The Comer Foundation
Dr. & Mrs. John A. Floyd, Jr.
The Goodrich Foundation
Hill Crest Foundation, Inc.
The Hugh Kaul Foundation
Jemison Investment Company Inc.
Junior League of Birmingham
Kinder Morgan Foundation
Little Garden Club of Birmingham
Lorol Roden Bowron Redicker Rucker Foundation
Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation
Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.
Redmont Neighborhood Association
Regions Financial Corporation
Robert R. Meyer Foundation
Shades Valley Rotary Club
Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust
The James Milton & Sallie R. Johnson Foundation
Vulcan Materials Company
Wells Fargo Foundation
Anonymous
thank you to the Individuals, Foundations, Companies & Cities who awarded us grants in 2014
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Mr. & Mrs. Edgar G. AldridgeMr. & Mrs. Michael BallietMs. Camille A. BeckerMrs. Lucille S. Beeson *Peggy Bonfield & Orrin FordD. Joseph & Ida C. Burns *Mary Carolyn Gibbs ClevelandSuzanne G. ClisbyMrs. Martha Stone Cobb Daniel *The Daniel Foundation of AlabamaThe Dunn-French FamilyDr. John D. Elmore*Mrs. Claire H. Fairley*Mr. F. Lewter Ferrell, Jr. *Mr. R.R. Herbst *
As of June 30 2015
As of June 30, 2015
Mrs. Jimmie Hess *Mr. J. Ernest Hill & Mrs. Ora Lee Hill *Mrs. Jane HindsFay B. IrelandMr. George L. JenkinsHugh & Bobbe Kaul *Ms. Pamela Kaul *Andrew B. KrebbsFran LawlorDr. Bodil Lindin-Lamon*Hope LongDr. Michael E. MaloneMs. Louise T. McAvoy *Mrs. Mary Jean MorawetzMr. Philip Morris
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Mr. & Mrs. Fred W. Murray, Jr.James L. NewsomeDr. & Mrs. A. I. Perley *Steve & LeAnne PorterMrs. Carol P. PoynorMrs. Dorothy L. Renneker *Deborah & John SellersMr .& Mrs. William M. Spencer, III *Mr. Frederick R. Spicer, Jr.Mr. Douglas Arant StockhamDr. Wendell H. Taylor, Sr. *Mrs. Barbara D. Thorne *Mrs. Carolyn D. Tynes *Mrs. Ann H. “Nancy” Warren *Mrs. Robert WellsAnonymous
chairman Levelmrs. Louise d. Johnson*
Advisor Levelmr. & mrs. carl e. Jones, Jr.
The Forman Foundationmr. & mrs. William r. ireland, Jr.
Benefactor Levelmr. richard m. Adamsms. elna r. Brendel
dr. & mrs. John A. Floyd, Jr.mr. & mrs. T. michael goodrich
Jones Family Fundms. Lori Oswald & mr. Hans Paulmr. & mrs. Wilmer S. Poynor, iii
mr. & mrs. murray W. Smithmr. & mrs. Joseph c. South, iiiSouthern Progress corporation
mr. & mrs. rick StukesAnonymous
Patron Levelmr. & mrs. Brian Barrmrs. camille H. Butrus
c. eugene ireland Foundationmr. & mrs. daniel B. colemanc.S. Beatty construction, inc.
mr. & mrs. Bob de Buysdunn-French Foundation
mrs. Trudy r. evansmr. & mrs. J.S.m. French
mr. & mrs. Houston gillespymr. & mrs. charles goodrich
mr. & mrs. Fred W. murray, Jr.mr. & mrs. Andrew J. noble, iii
mr. & mrs. charles S. northen, iiimr. & mrs. Henry B. ray, Jr.
rucker & margaret Agee Fundmr. & mrs. William J. rushton, iiimr. & mrs. B. Hanson Slaughter
mrs. Lucille r. Thompson *Deceased
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WiLLiAm BrAnTLeyMs. Miriam McClung
Oak Street Garden Shop
mAry A. cHAmPiOnMrs. J. W. Bledsoe, Jr.
ALBerTO e. cHieSAMrs. Alberto E. Chiesa
JOHn cOxOak Street Garden Shop
gLenn H. dOnALdMr. & Mrs. C. Vann Goodner, Jr.
PATriciA drAKeMr. & Mrs. Peter J. Radecke
L. AuBrey dreWryMr. & Mrs. Fletcher D. Harvey, III
JAmeS O. FinneyMr. & Mrs. A. H. Averyt
Mr. & Mrs. C. Winfred BillingsleyMr. & Mrs. Frank H. Bromberg, Jr.
Dr. & Mrs. Charles E. BuggMrs. Paula Cox
Mr. & Mrs. Francis H. Crockard, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Robert David
Dr. & Mrs. Robert N. FinchumMr. Frank Fleming
Mr. & Mrs. Fletcher D. Harvey, IIIMr. & Mrs. James W. Heacock, Jr.
Mr. Steve P. MortonMrs. Samuel W. Oliver
Mr. & Mrs. Lyndon L. PearsonMrs. Margaret G. RaglandRockridge Garden Club
Dr. & Mrs. Mike RushingMrs. Alice Schleusner
Dr. & Mrs. Carter SmithMr. & Mrs. Michael D. Staff
Mr. & Mrs. W. Stancil StarnesMr. & Mrs. Macbeth Wagnon, Jr.
Dr. & Mrs. James R. Williams
WiTA m. HArBerTMrs. Lee B. Chapman
Mr. & Mrs. Frank E. Lindstrom, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Murray W. Smith
LOuiSe d. JOHnSOnMr. George L. Jenkins
FredericK W. KrAuSMr. & Mrs. Sam Knowlton
cArL mATTiLMr. Frank A. Wagner
ediTH W. medLeyLilies Of The Valley Garden Club
Oak Street Garden Shop
WiLLiAm m. miLLerOak Street Garden Shop
Ann n. mungerOak Street Garden Shop
June B. OLdMr. & Mrs. Earl Trafton
mAry Ann PASSMr. Andy Philipsborn & Ms. Jane Bilger
Mr. & Mrs. Tom PhilipsbornMs. Allison Rose
ALice e. PigmAnMr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Helfand
BABy SArreLSMrs. Katie Menanno
cArOLyn W. SASSerCresa / LPL Financial / RJA
ricHArd m. SHArPMr. & Mrs. Earl Trafton
LOiS THOmPSOnMr. Clarence T. Estock
dAVid THurLOWMr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Cox, Jr.
dAgmAr TrAcHSeLMr. & Mrs. John M. Musgrave
Dr. & Mrs. Mike RushingMrs. Dee Woodham
rOBerT S. WeATHerLyOak Street Garden Shop
Lee c. WrigHTThe Duggan Family
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in MeMory of edith helen wade Medley
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City of BirminghamBrooke Family Foundation
The Daniel Foundation of AlabamaBill & Lyndra Daniel
Gold levelCommunity Foundation of Greater BirminghamLorol Roden Bowron
Rediker Rucker Foundation
bronze levelAnonymous (2)
The Lucille S. Beeson Charitable TrustButrus Family Advised Fund
Holly Oak Garden ClubValley Off-Shoots Garden Club
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Alabama Power Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Harrison S. Arnold
AT&T Employee Giving Campaign
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Barr
Ms. Mariana Barrios & Family
Ms. Barbara Bell
BHK Investment Advisors, LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Broughton, III
Mr. Glenn Bryant
Capital City Master Gardener Association
City of Mountain Brook
Cobbs Allen
Diamond Tours, Inc.
EBSCO Industries, Inc.
Ms. Mary V. Farrar
Dr. & Mrs. John A. Floyd, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. J.S.M. French
Ellen & Houston Gillespy
Drs. Alice & Paul Goepfert
Grapevine Garden Club
Ms. Carol Hagood
Henhouse Antiques
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Ireland, Jr.
Jemison Investment Company Advised Fund
Ms. Janet Lyman & Mr. Hank Siegel
Mr. Daniel McHan
Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Perry, Jr.
Nancy & John Poynor
Redmont Park Garden Club
Robins & Morton Group
Ms. Linda Sanders
ServisFirst Bank
Ms. Rebecca Smith
Frederick R. Spicer, Jr. & Kim McBride
Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Sterne Agee
Dr. & Mrs. John P. Strickland
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GIFTS RECEIVED BETWEEN
danIel f. Balkovetz
sPriG o’holly Garden club
frIends of BIrmInGham BotanIcal Gardens staff
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin snyder
GIrl scout troop 31017first united Methodist church
Garden club
fletcher d. harvey
Gardens of inverness Garden club
susan kennedy
Mr. & Mrs. franK e. lindstroM, Jr.
Jason kIrBy
Mrs. Martha bazeMore
birMinGhaM fern society
Ms. sue w. PatricK
JIm noles
sniPPers Garden club
anne olIver
Mrs. lee b. chaPMan
mIke rushInG
Ms. dean chathaM
southernbiotech
Ms. diane wehby
frederIck r. spIcer
alabaMa Master Gardeners association
louIse a. wrInkle
Mrs. Paul r. butrus
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new&renewing new&renewing members 3.1.15-4.30.15
MEMBERSHIPS RECEIVED BETWEEN
President’s circle $1,000Tom and Cathy AdamsMr. and Mrs. William H. BarnesMr. and Mrs. Robert S. BriggsMr. and Mrs. Ken HortonMr. and Mrs. Christopher W. HoytMr. J. Turner and Mrs. Ashley InscoeMr. and Mrs. Mark RosseMr. and Mrs. Bruce F. RogersMr. and Mrs. William M. Slaughter
Ambassador $500-999Mr. and Mrs. Sam FairesDr. Susan JacksonMs. Lucy McCownSteve and Mary Phillips
Oak $250-499Ms. Olivia AlisonDr. and Mrs. Charles R. BeckerMs. Pam BostickMr. and Mrs. Frank H. Bromberg, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. BroughtonMs. Pat CosgroveMartha CouncilMrs. John CowinMrs. James H. EmackDr. and Mrs. George M. Gibbins, M.D.Mr. and Mrs. Henry GlennMr. and Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William P. HortonMr. and Mrs. Charles R. Johanson IIIMr. Philippe W. Lathrop and Mrs. Judith S.
CrittendenMr. and Mrs. J. Reid LynchMr. and Mrs. Mark McCollMr. Robert Newton and Ms. Cynthia D. WoodsThe Honorable and Mrs. Terry OdenMr. Richard I. PigfordMrs. Ralph N. Rooney, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. RossDr. and Mrs. Charles RussellMs. Dorothy J. TayloeMrs. Leah M. TaylorDr. and Mrs. David L. TharpeMs. Tammi TrawickDr. and Mrs. Robert Wendorf
magnolia $125-249Ms. Rebecca AdamsMs. Cindi S. AkinsMs. Sallie S. AmanMs. Gail C. Andrews and Dr. Richard MarchaseMr. Jackson B. BaileyDr. and Mrs. William C. BaileyMr. and Mrs. Tom BaydalaDr. and Mrs. Austen L. Bennett, IIIDr. Luigi F. BertoliMr. and Mrs. Lewis H. Booker, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Cecil BostanyMr. and Mrs. Charles Boswell, Jr.Mrs. Samuel H. BurrMs. Joyce CahoonMrs. Mary B. Carr
Mr. and Mrs. Brian CoffeeMr. and Mrs. Alton L. ComansMrs. Hope CooperMrs. Anita M. CordMrs. Jane CusickMr. and Mrs. Michael D. DavisMr. and Mrs. Ogden S. DeatonMs. Marilyn DixonMr. and Mrs. Bruce B. DonnellanMr. and Mrs. Marc EasonMr. and Mrs. Paul ElkourieMr. James V. Fairley, Jr.Mrs. Marynell FordMrs. Chita S. GaskinMs. Robin George and Mr. Earl A. GeorgeMr. and Mrs. Carey Gilbert, IIIMrs. Yvonne J. HardyMr. and Mrs. Christopher B. HarmonMrs. Ann G. HarveyMs. Heather HerringtonMr. and Mrs. John D. HigginsMr. C. Logan HinkleMrs. Jane B. HodgesMr. Mark David Jackson and Mr. Larry
FitzgeraldDr. and Mrs. Jerry W. JacksonMr. and Mrs. Samuel C. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Steve JonesBill and Mindy LalorMr. and Mrs. William LambMr. and Mrs. Reed LawrenceMr. and Mrs. S. Robert ListerMr. and Mrs. Henry Sprott Long, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Duncan ManleyMr. and Mrs. Merrill MannMrs. Mary MarcouxMrs. Cecilia C. Matthews
Dr. and Mrs. Richard MayneMs. Kim McBrideMs. Dorothy McDanielMr. and Mrs. Howard MilesMr. and Mrs. Fred Moore, Jr.Ms. Pam MooreDr. and Mrs. Alexander M. Nading, Jr.Mrs. Kaye OdenMr. and Mrs. Robbin PhillipsMr. and Mrs. Irvine C. Porter, IIIMr. and Mrs. Tom PowellMr. and Mrs. Gene T. PriceMrs. Sue PritchardMs. Suzanne RespessMr. and Mrs. W. Warren B. RhettMrs. Mel RobinsonMs. Starr RogersMs. Margaret S. RogersMr. and Mrs. James W. Shepherd, Jr.Ms. Anne SmithMr. and Mrs. Richard W. SpragueMr. and Mrs. M. J. Starling, IIIMs. Rosemary StroussMr. and Mrs. Russell R. Stutts, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. George N. TobiaMs. Marjorie L. WhiteDr. and Mrs. Richard H. WhitneyMr. and Mrs. John M. WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Clyde E. WillsMr. and Mrs. Richard WomackMs. Carol WomackMr. William WongMr. and Mrs. Alan Word
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Hydrangea $60-124Morning Glories Garden ClubMs. Kimberly AdelbergJoy Aldridge & David HopeMrs. Patricia B. AlleyMr. Rip AndrewsMr. and Mrs. Leon AshfordDr. and Mrs. Stuart AtkinsonDr. and Mrs. Alvin L. AtlasMrs. Katherine AvantMrs. Judy BaconMs. Anita S. BakerMr. and Mrs. John BarelareMrs. Richard G. Bastar, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Terry Alan BeckhamMr. and Mrs. William Benjamin, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Neal R. BerteMrs. Brenda BettsDr. Jill BillionsMr. and Mrs. Archie Bisset, IIIMs. Barbara BonfieldMrs. Virginia BrasherMr. and Mrs. Donnie BreasealeMr. Michael Brenner and Mrs. Naomi BukladMr. and Mrs. Frederick W. BrombergMs Virginia BrooksMs. Saundra BrownMr. and Mrs. Timothy BrownMrs. Margaret BurnhamMr. and Mrs. John E. ButcherMr. and Mrs. Lee CaldwellMrs. Jan CarperMr. and Mrs. Thomas F. CarterMrs. Jane H. ChaceMs. Marilyn Chiaramonte and Mr. Peter BibboMr. and Mrs. Roger G. ClarkeMs. Judith ClasenMr. and Mrs. John D. ClementsLinda and Benjamin CohenMr. and Mrs. Jack ColeMr. and Mrs. Arthur ColliasMr. and Mrs. John CollinsMr. and Mrs. Braxton ComerMrs. Jean CondreyMr. and Mrs. Robert CooperMr. and Mrs. John H. CooperMr. and Mrs. Lee CooperMr. and Mrs. Belton CooperMr. and Mrs. Robert M. CouchMs. Miriam CowanMs. Janet CoxMr. R. N. Craig and Mrs. Carol M. CraigMr. and Mrs. Al CraigDr. and Mrs. Gary S. Cramer, Jr.Ms. Nelda CreelMr. and Mrs. Robert CrookDr. and Mrs. James CullinanMrs. Anna DalyMr. and Mrs. Tom DavisMrs. Patricia DavisMrs. Kate H. De GarisMs. Molleen DesaiMrs. Mary I. DillonMr. and Mrs. David DonahueMrs. Lori DorskyMr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Dunbar, Jr.Ms. Mary DunhamMr. and Mrs. George S. Eastwood, IIMr. and Mrs. W. J. EdmistonMrs. William F. EdmondsMr. and Mrs. Richard EndersMrs. Betsy FaucetteMr. and Mrs. Joe M. FinkelDr. Kate FlanaganDr. Shannon FlyntMr. Stanley FowlerMr. Joseph G. GambleMs. Carie GancyMr. and Mrs. James GarrisonMs. Mary Lou GeorgeMegan and Ben GeraceSarah and John GloverMr. and Mrs. C. Vann Goodner, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Charles GrantMr. Scott Grant
Mr. and Mrs. Mac B. GreavesMrs. Beverly GreenMrs. Elizabeth C. GregoryMs. Anne M. GrimesDr. and Mrs. Kenneth HallMr. and Mrs. Frank P. HambaughMr. and Mrs. Allen HammackMr. and Mrs. Mike HarrisMrs. Theresa HarrisonMs. Lynn HeadleyMs. Yvette HeathMr. and Mrs. Thomas R. HelfandMrs. Lindsay HendleyMs. Julia HesterMr. James HewittMs. Holly HiltonMr. and Mrs. Jeff HolmesMr. and Mrs. William Horne, Jr.Ms. Kaye HouserMr. and Mrs. HowardDr. and Mrs. Thomas S. HuddleDr. and Mrs. Duncan HulseyMrs. Lindsay HusseyMr. and Mrs. David IsraelMr. and Mrs. Stephen C. JacksonMr. George L. JenkinsMs. Ellen C. JohnsonMs. Lynn JosephMr. and Mrs. J. Terrence JoyceMr. Sydney H. KeelMs. Jennifer KramerMr. and Mrs. John Kuklinski, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. LambertMr. and Mrs. Howard LangeDr. and Mrs Clifton LattingMrs. Anita LeMayMs. Ina B. LeonardCourtney and Eli LightnerMr. and Mrs. Max LinkMs. Nancy LittleMaurice and Marcella LittleMrs. James A. Livingston, Jr.Mrs. Kathy LogueMr. and Mrs. Glenn LoveMs. Jean LubbertMr. and Mrs. Truitt LuckieMs. Donna M. LummusMr. and Mrs. David E. MackinMr. and Mrs. Tom MajorsMr. and Mrs. William F. Martin, IIIMs. Cynthia MartinMr. and Mrs. Gene McElroyMr. and Mrs. Philip I. McGrathMr. and Mrs. Robert McLeanMr. and Mrs. George D. H. McMillan, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Donald Y. MenendezMr. and Mrs. Terry MeredithMrs. Jan A. Midgley and Mr. Dean ClarkMr. David MillerMrs. Tina MillerMrs. Sandra MillerCharles and Elizabeth MillerDr. and Mrs. Patrick Mills, Sr.Mrs. Nina P. MirandaMr. and Mrs. James J. MonaghanMr. and Mrs. J. Perry MorganMs. Jean E. MosleyMrs. Jane MullinsMrs. Laura MurpheyDr. and Mrs. Charles MurrayDr. and Mrs. Paul NagrodzkiMs. Toni T. NeumeierMr. and Mrs. Kirk NewellMrs. and Mr. Mary Jo NicastroMr. and Mrs. Ken NicholsMr. and Mrs. Dale E. O’ConnorMr. James OliverMr. and Mrs. Geoff OlsonMrs. Nelda D. OsmentMr. Joe PatrickMr. Jason E. PatrickMr. and Mrs. Christopher PattersonMs. Pam PaustianMrs. Carol PearceMr. and Mrs. Dudley Pendleton
new&renewing new&renewing members 3.1.15-4.30.15
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Mr. and Mrs. Gene PersallMs. Carolyn PlottMr. and Mrs. Peter PoerschkeMr. and Mrs. Jim PrestwoodMs. Susan PretnarMr. and Mrs. Charles PrinceMr. and Mrs. William RabelMr. and Mrs. Jack RawlsMr. and Mrs. Gary RayMr. James H. RaynesMr. and Mrs. Sam ReamesMr. and Mrs. Harry ReichMr. Robert Reiche and Mrs. Ellen J. SchmidtMs. Su Reid-St. JohnDr. and Mrs. Courtenay RennekerMr. and Mrs. Alexander ReynoldsDr. and Mrs. Derek RichesinMr. and Mrs. Doug RickelsMrs. Carol RinglandMr. and Mrs. Loyd W. RobersonMr. and Mrs. David RobersonMr. and Mrs. Fred RogersMiss Isabelle RohrMrs. Martha A. RossMr. Pelham Rowan and Mrs. Lisa BaileyMr. and Mrs. Edgar A. Rowe, Jr.Mrs. Liz RozzelleMs. Kit SamfordMr. and Mrs. William SandlinMr. and Mrs. Joseph Sandner,IIMs. Tammy SearcyMr. and Mrs. Charles E. Sharp, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. SheltonMr. and Mrs. Jerry D. SingletonMr. and Mrs. Steve SmithDr. and Mrs. Richard F. SmithMr. James SpectorMrs. Clifford M. SpencerMrs. Brenda N. StaceyMr. Alan StammDr. Christopher StanleyMs. Laura L. Steele and Mr. Chris GirkinLarry and Joalice StephensMs. Martha Ann StevensonMs. Mary S. StewartMr. and Mrs. David StewartMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. StoddardDr. J. Michael StraughnMrs. Mary K. StringfellowMrs. Carole SullivanMr. and Mrs. James F. Sulzby, IIIMs. Melanie TalbotDrs. Benjamin and Beth TaylorMr. and Mrs. Richard ThompsonMrs. Helen V. TitusMr. Michael TomberlinDr. and Mrs. Albert J. Tully, Jr.Mrs. Melanie TurnerMr. William TwittyMr. and Mrs. Phil Vander KampDr. Robert E. Varner and Dr. Pam VarnerMr. James VinsonDr. and Mrs. William B. WeberMr. and Mrs. Jim WeilMr. and Mrs. Reynolds D. WhatleyMr. and Mrs. David WheelerMrs. Anne Wheeler and Mr. Richard A. BerlinerHerb and Carol WilbanksMr. and Mrs. William E. WilcoxMs. Lynn WilliamsMr. and Mrs. David T. WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Martin C. WilliamsDr. and Mrs. Charles S. WingardMs. Elaine WittMs. Ellen WittMr. and Mrs. Jimmy WiygulMrs. Sandy WolfMr. and Mrs. Brian WoodMr. and Mrs. Leo WrightMrs. Jaquline WynnMr. and Mrs. Jobey YorkMs. Jessica YorkMs. Charlotte C. ZarzaurMr. and Mrs. Alan ZeiglerDr. and Mrs. George L. Zorn, Jr.
Trillium $45-59Ms Carol L. AlstonMrs. Elizabeth AndersonMs. Elizabeth ArelloMs. Carmen M. AustinMs. Caroline BatesMs. Cathy BeasleyMr. William G. BennettMs. Susan BennettMs. Janice BernauerDr. and Mr. BidezMs. Geneva BlackburnMs. Caroline BolvigMs. Teresa BoodyMs. Mary Leesa BoothMr. Mike BoundsMrs. Mary S. BowmanMs. Frances M. BrandonMrs. Donna Brown LittleMs. Donna W. BursonDr. Richard CarrollDr. and Ms. Robert B. ChadbandMs. Lyn ChappelleMs. Dean ChathamMs. Heather ClarkMrs. Dorothy ClarkMr. and Mrs. Ron CochranMrs. Mary F. CofieldMs. Jennifer C. ColeMs. Rita C. ConstantineMrs. Belton CooperMr. and Mrs. Keith CovingtonMrs. Anna CoxMrs. Frank W. Davies, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Melvin H. DavisMrs. Sandra S. DeanMs. Joyce M. DeanMrs. Joseph M. Donald, Jr.Ms. Tonya DrakeMs. Susan DresslerMs. Felicia DuBoseMr. W.B. DumasMs. Joanne EnglebertMr. and Mrs. Scott EvansMs. Jean FolsomMs. Rachel S. FowlerMs. Kathleen GardMr. and Mrs. Sam GaskinsMs. Rebecca R. GriffithDr. Ward HaarbauerMs. Valerie HarperMr. Tom HartMr. and Mrs. David S. HassingerMrs. Mary HawkinsMs. Jeremy B. HaydenDr. Carol HendricksonMs. Brenda HensonMr. and Mrs. Craig HigginsMr. and Mrs. George S. Hiller, IIIMr. Keelon J. HobbsSidney and Russ HooverMs. Suzanne HovaterMr. and Mrs. John H. HowellDr. Jeanne S. HutchisonMs. Dolores HydockMrs. and Mr. Judy JacksonMs. Teresa JangMr. and Mrs. Chuck JensenMs. Marie A. JohnsonMrs. Crawford T. Johnson, IIIMrs. Sarah R. JohnstonMrs. Dianne JosephMs. Mildred C. KnightMrs. Barbara B. LampkinMrs. Joy LarsenMrs. Ann LeeMrs. R. Edward LeslieMrs. Betty LockhartMr. and Mrs. Benjamin LunsfordMr. and Mrs. Lee MarksMrs. Rebecca MasonMs. Cecile L. MasonMrs. Louis G. MasonMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey MassienMs. Anne MauraMs. Bonnie McDonald
Ms. Ellen McLaughlinMiss Virginia McLeanMs. Kathy MollMs. Marcia MouronMs. Laurie NaborsMs. Margaret NewtonMrs. Martha NorvilleMr. and Mrs. W. Jerry OakesMrs. Frances W. OwensMr. Edward PairMrs. Paulette B. ParksMs. Anne ParrishMr. Larry PateJoey and Adele PetersMs. Martha PezrowMr. Michael F. RaczynskiDr. and Mrs. J. Walden RetanMr. Clayton RichardMrs. Judith RivesMr. and Mrs. Curtis RobyMs. Tana Samuels-FairMs. Linda SandersDr. Gloria SellmanMs. Anne ShawMs. Barbara ShepherdMs. Dale ShererMrs. Anne ShillerMs. Leonette SlayMrs. Mary M. SmithMs. Dorothy SmithermanMrs. Donna SpeegleDr. Elaine St. JohnMs. Louella L. StinsonMs. Jane StricklandMr. and Mrs. Bob TerryMr. Jamie ThomasMs. Pam ThompsonMs. Beth TruppMrs. Tammy UpchurchMrs. Tina VaughnMs. Kathy WalesMs. Cynthia V. WaltersMs. Shelley WatkinsMrs. Karen WhiteMrs. Walter WoodMrs. Suzanne H. WoodallMrs. Suzanne B. WrightMs. Carolyn R. WynnMs. Michelle YorkMs. Barbara Zinkil
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Daniel BrackinMr. and Mrs. J CampbellMr. and Mrs. Josh HartmanMr. Matt HillMs. Tran Huynh and Mr. Harrison QuickMs. Heather WallaceMatthew Wood & Shelley PayneMrs. Priscilla BassMs. Danae Boyd and Mr. Brandon BoydHarris Carruba and Louis CarrubaMs. Carol CrewsMrs. Lindsey DeanMrs. Lindsey DruhanMr. Jeremiah EvansMiss Dani FeldmanMrs. Cory JacksonMr. Robert MacArthurLaBron Mathews and Wayne MathewsMr. and Mrs. Lyle McKinneyMr. Jonathan PritchettMs. Ethelyn StacksMs. Caroline Stephens
StudentMr. Andrew David BennettMs. Brittany BlackMs. Georgia DussickMrs. Jane HendersonTrina HouserMrs. Luverne Mattil
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