Fall & Winter

2010-11 *  AFood for Thought at Brookside Gardens, page 1

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Table of Contents
1.  Food for Thought at Brookside
Gardens
2.  Many Hands Create the
Children’s Garden
3.  Were You There?
4.  Planning Board Approves &
Combines Master Plan Phases
I & II
5.  Volunteer Update
6.  Thank You, Donors!
   PROGRAM GUIDE
7.  A Night at the Movies
8.  Conservatory Displays
9.  Plant Shows & Sales
9.  Thursdays at Brookside
9.  Walks
10. Fall Lecture Series
11. Horticultural Workshops
13. Cooking Demonstrations
14. Xcursions
14. Brookside Gardens School of
Botanical Art & Illustration
17. Adult Programs by Date
18. Art Xhibits
18. Children’s Programs
21. Registration
Editor: Ellen S. Bennett, 301-962-1402
Cover Photo: Leslie McDermott
General Information, 301-962-1400
Adult Education, 301-962-1470
Children’s Education, 301-962-1408
Library, 301-962-1476
School of Botanical Art & Illustration,
301-962-1470 or 1474
Volunteer Office, 301-962-1429
Gift Shop, 301-962-1448 or 1479
Facility Rental, 301-962-1404
McCrillis Gardens, 301-962-1455
Media Relations, 301-962-1427
Sponsorships/donations, 301-962-1402
Letter from the Director
Brookside Gardens needs people, and people need Brookside Gardens! But why
do we need a public garden in our County? I, for one, am exceedingly grateful
that Montgomery County has been in full support of Brookside Gardens since its
opening more than 40 years ago, allowing its residents to reap all the benefits
associated with public gardens.
A public garden is a living museum: a collection of plants that are cultivated
for scientific, educational and ornamental purposes. Brookside Gardens was
established in 1969, not just to create a pretty place (although it is very pretty!),
but to develop a resource for County residents to learn about plants and
gardening and apply what they learned to their own lives, both at home and at
work. People need gardens in their lives. The National Survey on Recreation and
the Environment from 1999 to 2007 found that about 66% of all US participants
enjoyed gardening or landscaping for pleasure.
Horticulture is the original “green” industry; long before green became a buzz
word, gardeners were growing plants for food, medicine, and fiber, as well as
ornament. Today, a host of new green collar jobs are based on horticulture, like
green roof construction, storm water mitigation, and the renaissance of local food
markets. Brookside Gardens offers a variety of continuing education programs,
internships at the high school and college level, and meaningful volunteer
opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career in horticulture.
A public garden builds a powerful connection between plants and people, instills
a respect for nature, and the impulse to protect the natural environment. A
well-maintained public garden makes people feel safe and welcome, creates
ownership, and gives residents a sense of pride in their community. Is it
any wonder I am grateful? Not only do I work in the most beautiful place in
Montgomery County, but I’m part of a community who understands, appreciates
and supports the value of a public garden in their lives.
Happy Gardening!
Stephanie Oberle
Director, Brookside Gardens
Brookside Gardens Horticultural Reference Library
1800 Glenallan Avenue 10:00am–3:00pm Monday
Wheaton, Maryland 20902 through Friday, except holidays
www.brooksidegardens.org 301-962-1476
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Food For Thought at
Brookside Gardens
A s you may have noticed, the current theme at
Brookside Gardens is Food, a theme that will be
celebrated and explored for the next two years. The
gardens are interspersed with displays that include a
cornucopia of fabulous edible plants. Over the past year,
our garden designers have drawn from their substantial
creative expertise to combine these plants in unique and
beautiful ways, in many cases demonstrating how edibles
might be used as ornamentals. This has been no small feat,
as many edible plants become less attractive in appearance
later in the season, when they channel much of their
energy to producing fruit. What the displays might lack in
foliage and flowers, they make up for in their colorful
and interesting fruit.
But, you may ask, why is Brookside Gardens
focusing on food? Good question! We feel
this is a pivotal moment in our history
when the subject of food is moving to the
forefront in debates on health, ethics, and
the economy. And of course food gardening
is as much a part of horticulture as
ornamental gardening. Yet, it is becoming quite
clear that many children and some adults have no
clue as to where the food they eat comes from. The more
we understand about the foods we eat and how they’re
grown, the healthier both our bodies and our planet will be.
For a variety of reasons, our culture has moved away from
at-home food gardening. However in the current economy,
food prices are soaring, and people are reconsidering
food gardening as a money-saving option. There is also a
movement toward living more sustainably in relation to
the environment, which means using fewer chemicals to
produce food. By growing one’s own food, an individual can
be certain of what has and hasn’t been used in production.
And of course, growing your own food is fun! What is more
satisfying than eating a juicy red tomato you have grown
yourself? What is more amazing than seeing a giant green
zucchini develop from a tiny seed?
But rest assured that growing your own food is not the only
option! Purchasing and eating local food can contribute
significantly to our environment and to our local economy.
By patronizing local farmers’ markets, you are supporting
local growers, many of whom use organic farming
methods. When you buy produce from a local farmer, you
can discover how the crop was produced and whether or
not chemicals were used in its production. The Maryland
Department of Agriculture lists farmers’ markets by county
on their website, www.mda.state.md.us/md_products/
farmers_market_dir.php.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is another
wonderful option for supporting local farmers. CSA farms
sell shares of their harvest, and throughout the growing
season, deliver their crops to predetermined locations
for pick-up by shareholders. As a shareholder,
you will receive whatever is being harvested
that week. This can be both exciting and
challenging, as you may not be familiar
with some of the produce you will
receive. But fear not! CSAs can be a
great resource for recipes, especially
for unusual fruits and vegetables. This
is a wonderful opportunity for you and
your family to try something new. To find
a local CSA, visit the University of Maryland’s
Cooperative Extension web page on Maryland
Agriculture (www.marylandagriculture.info/category_info.
cfm?categoryid=46).
And don’t forget about community gardens! Montgomery
County Parks opened its first community garden on park
land in May of 2009. Three more community gardens
have been developed and opened this year. Community
gardens offer an opportunity to grow your own food when
you do not necessarily have the land on which to garden.
You can garden alongside your neighbors and learn from
other gardeners as you experiment with your own growing
methods. Contact Ursula Sabia Sukinik at Montgomery
Parks (Ursula.SabiaSukinik@montgomeryparks.org) to
obtain information about community gardens in the Parks.
Since we know you love food as much as we do, we hope
you’ll continue to visit and enjoy Food for Thought at
Brookside Gardens!
—Ellen S. Bennett
Advancement Programs Manager
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 Many Hands Create the
Children’s Garden
P lanning for the current Children’s Garden, “Nature in
Your Own Backyard,” began in spring 2008 when Lynn
Richard, Children’s Program Horticulturist, and Nicky
Beadle, Gardener, met to brainstorm ideas for the new
design. Lynn’s experience as a children’s educator and
horticulturist and Nicky’s experience as a garden designer
came together to create one of Brookside Gardens’ most
popular Children’s Gardens in recent memory. But they
didn’t accomplish the fabulous results alone. As you will
discover, it takes many people within Brookside Gardens
and Montgomery County
Parks to bring this kind of
undertaking to fruition.
The idea for the garden
materialized as Lynn and
Brookside Gardens Director,
Stephanie Oberle, were
discussing Maryland’s
No Child Left Inside
initiative, which promotes
outdoor experiences that
connect children and
teens to nature. Both
Lynn and Stephanie hoped
to develop a Children’s
Garden experience that
would mirror the goals of
the initiative, encouraging
children to take a closer look
at nature, with opportunities
for hands-on interaction with natural objects. With this in
mind, Lynn envisioned a natural play area, where children
have the opportunity to use items from nature, including
sticks, cones, fruits, leaves, and more to create sculptures,
games, and even make-believe scenarios.
With Brookside Gardens’ emphasis on sustainability
and green initiatives, a high priority was placed on using
reclaimed materials within the garden. Take a close look
at the tree house (one of the most popular destinations
within the Garden); the side panels are made from
reclaimed doors. This fabulous addition to the Garden
was fabricated by Montgomery Parks Lead Carpenters
Doug Castner and Scott Tuttle. The tea table is made from
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a recycled wooden pallet (fabricated by Jonathan (Jay)
Morris, Exhibit Technician at the Parks’ Exhibit Shop). The
tree trunk that has been repurposed into a gnome hut
was provided by Montgomery Parks arborists after Eugene
Rose, Senior Urban Forester, was put on alert that a special
hollow tree trunk was needed. This previously hazardous
tree will live on to the delight of Brookside Gardens’
visitors. Many of the built pieces in the Garden were the
result of design meetings between Lynn, Nicky, and Irven
Harris, Exhibit Supervisor at the Parks’ Exhibit Shop; Irven
worked closely with the carpentry shop to make the pieces
a reality.
Brookside Gardens’ own staff also had a hand in creating
some of the built pieces. Landscape Supervisor Jeff
Patterson created the tool shed and the raised platform.
And the beautiful wood fencing was built by committee:
Gardeners Bill Dwyer, Jim DeRamus, and Greg Lee; Plant
Curator, Phil Normandy; Jeff Patterson, and Nicky all
worked to create this unique fence. The wood comes from
two very invasive plants that are being removed from
parks: Norway Maple (Acer platynoides) and Bradford Pear
(Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’). Parks Forest Ecologist, Carole
Bergmann was instrumental in directing our staff to
park land where these trees needed to be removed, and
therefore could be used for this project.
Of course, the Garden needs ongoing maintenance both
in terms of the plants and the activities. Nicky and her
volunteers work hard to keep the plants and garden
areas looking their best. Holly Stover, Children’s Program
Assistant, is the force behind the worm bin (keeping it
well-stocked with red wiggler worms and food for them
to eat) and the natural play area (continuously stocking it
with natural items).
We’ve been thrilled with the positive response to the
current Children’s Garden (the theme of which changes
every three years). A great deal of thought and work went
into creating the Garden, and it is rewarding to know that
all that work is appreciated by the public, both young and
old alike.
—Ellen S. Bennett
Advancement Programs Manager
Were You There?
Green Matters Symposium: Food for Thought
Brookside Gardens held its 7th annual Green Matters
Symposium on February 26, 2010. This year’s event,
entitled Food for Thought, featured another great lineup of
speakers, including Anna Lappe, author of Diet for a Hot
Planet, Jennifer Bartley, author of
Designing the New Kitchen Garden:
An American Potager Handbook,
and Nora Pouillon, chef/owner of
Restaurant Nora in Washington,
DC. In keeping with our food
theme, we felt it was important
to discuss the burgeoning local
food movement and the potential
impacts of agriculture on climate
change. We also hoped to highlight
the important work of some local,
passionate advocates who are
helping to grow this movement,
like Woody Woodroof, Executive
Director and Founder of Red Wiggler
Community Farm. Woody was one
of three speakers who participated
in a panel discussion about ways
to connect to the local community
through vegetable gardening. The
response to this year’s symposium was overwhelming
– it seems people in Montgomery County are just as
passionate about food as we are here at Brookside Gardens.
Look for next year’s Green Matters Symposium, to be
held on February 25, 2011, to tackle another food-related
theme. Information about speakers and registration will be
available at www.brooksidegreen.org in November.
Earth Day Festival
Brookside Gardens held its first annual Earth Day Festival
on April 18, 2010, with an all day celebration recognizing
the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the driving force behind
the modern environmental movement. The day’s events
began with a volunteer planting
project in the morning – the first
ever group volunteer planting
project at Brookside Gardens. About
40 volunteers teamed up with
Phil Normandy, Plant Collections
Manager, and Jared Ashling,
Volunteer Coordinator/Library
Horticulturist to plant winterberry
holly and other native shrubs in the
understory of our 40th Anniversary
Grove. We also featured childen’s
and family activities, an exhibitor
fair showcasing fourteen local
and regional “green” businesses
and environmental education
organizations, and an interactive,
hands-on activity we called
tREeCYCLE led by our director,
Stephanie Oberle, which resulted
in the construction of a colorful
tree sculpture made of recycled materials. Despite some
unseasonably cool weather for mid-April, we had a great
turnout and a very successful event – look for the second
annual Earth Day Festival on April 15, 2011.
—Mark Richardson
Adult Education Programs Manager
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 Planning Board Approves & Combines Master Plan Phases I & II
I n March, the Montgomery County Planning Board
unanimously approved the facility plan for Phase II of
Brookside Gardens’ Master Plan and agreed to combine
both phases I and II into a single project. Currently, the
project is scheduled to break ground in 2013; meanwhile,
Parks staff is working to develop construction drawings
and to secure funding for parts of the project not funded
under the CIP budget.
The new main entrance design (developed by EDAW, Inc.)
at 1800 Glenallan Avenue includes improved pedestrian
access that will safely allow visitors to enter the Gardens
through an attractive entrance and down a beautifully
landscaped path. A new entry sign featuring the flower,
leaves and seed pods of the native Magnolia virginiana will
be located on a low, stone wall at the entrance. Once in
the Gardens, visitors who enter on foot will encounter a
wonderful new garden feature: a ginkgo gazebo, which will
serve as a visible and easily accessible meeting place.
Another important feature of the new entrance design
is a gatehouse, which will provide a location where staff
can assist visitors as they enter the Gardens by vehicle.
The design of this structure will be fashioned to resemble
a greenhouse and will include a green roof. Within the
Visitor Center parking lot concept plan
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median surrounding the gatehouse a rain garden will be
installed to capture stormwater runoff with attractive
plantings.
Montgomery Parks landscape architect, Ching-Fang Chen
developed a fabulous concept plan for the expanded
parking area in front of the Visitors Center. Her plan
includes a generous amount of green space, while adding
new and appealing features to welcome our visitors.
Ching-Fang envisioned a parking area that does not
dominate the visitor’s experience upon arrival. Instead, a
drop-off area will be visually separated from the parking
lot by trees, shrubs, and hedging. A new bus parking area
will feature a wooden deck overlooking the Aquatic Garden
and provide a safe point of congregation as visitors board
and debark buses.
The parking lot itself will contain a number of striking
features, not the least of which will be the trees and shrubs
that will be planted in islands between parking bays.
Pervious paving will be included in an effort to control
stormwater runoff from the parking lot. And rain gardens
will be incorporated into the landscape design to collect
additional stormwater. Contrasting paving materials
will be utilized in an effort to delineate parking spaces,
driving lanes, and walkways, thus improving
the safety of the lot for both pedestrians
and drivers.
In public meetings, our constituents were
thrilled with the changes envisioned to
the new Gardens entry, and they provided
many thoughtful and useful suggestions
for the project. These ideas and others are
being considered in generating a detailed
construction drawing, which we hope will be
completed by summer of 2011.
The current CIP budget for this project
does not include funding for several items.
These amenities are available as donor
opportunities for corporations, businesses,
groups, and individuals. Gifts of any size will
go toward making this project a success.
Master Plan continued on next page
Volunteer Update
J oan O’Rourke, Brookside Gardens Volunteer
extraordinaire, has been honored with the Maryland
Recreation and Parks Association Community 2010
Volunteer Award. Joan was recognized for her outstanding
service over the last 20 years to Brookside
Gardens and the Department of Parks.  and conducts a series of about twelve
As one of the most ardent and passionate
supporters of the gardens,  Joan founded
the Friends of Brookside Gardens, a
volunteer organization whose sole
purpose is to support the mission of
Brookside Gardens, and served as the
organization’s president for many years.
Through Joan’s leadership, the Friends of
Brookside Gardens began several important
sponsorship commitments, including
the annual spring and fall lectures series,
horticultural internships, and a major
gift of $50,000 to “jumpstart” the Garden’s master plan in
2005. Joan also regularly volunteers with our greenhouse
production team helping to grow crops for our seasonal
displays.
Despite all of Joan’s work through the years with the
Friends of Brookside Gardens and her commitment to the
Master Plan continued from previous page
Examples of amenities for which we will seek donor
funding are the new gatehouse, garden areas, the magnolia
entry sign, the ginkgo gazebo, and furnishings such as
benches, bike racks, welcome signs, and maps. If you are
interested in contributing to any of the unfunded portions
of this project, please contact Ellen Bennett at 301-962-1402
or Ellen.Bennett@MontgomeryParks.org.
We hope you are as excited as we are about moving Phase I
and II of the Master Plan toward completion!
—Ellen S. Bennett
Advancement Programs Manager
greenhouse production team, her greatest legacy may be
her work with the adult education team. For as long as
most people around here care to remember, Joan has given
her time and expertise to run horticultural workshops for
the public. Each spring and fall, Joan plans
separate container-planting workshops
for a ferociously loyal crowd of followers
and anyone else who wants to learn to
beautify their gardens with seasonal
containers. Joan plans the workshops,
chooses and orders the plants, works with
our greenhouse team to grow them before
her workshops, conducts the classes, and
even cleans up the classroom afterwards!
Her programs always sell out and are
wildly successful; because she does all of
this work as a volunteer, the registration
fees go directly to support the gardens
and all of the other educational programs Brookside offers
throughout the year.
Thank you Joan O’Rourke, for all that you do!
—Jared Ashling
Volunteer Coordinator & Library Horticulturist
F
or your convenience, Brookside Gardens now offers
an option to direct gifts to the Gardens online.
By clicking on the “Give to the Gardens” button on
our website (www.BrooksideGardens.org) as shown
above, you will be taken to an online form that may be
completed in order to make a gift of any amount. This
completely secure service allows you to conveniently
and safely direct donations to Brookside Gardens using
your credit card. We would like to thank the Friends
of Brookside Gardens for their support in offering this
online donation service to our supporters.
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Thank You, Donors!
Donations received between December 16, 2009
and June 1, 2010

ANNUAL APPEAL Westmoreland Hills Garden Club Martha Lanigan Jim and Nancy Fey
Anonymous Donor Woodley Gardens Garden Club Karen McGrath Chandra and Richard Harpel
Anne Ambler Woodmoor Garden Club Charlice & Steve Mullen Roger and Genny Haskins
John Andelin Gale Peterson Ray Ann and Berner Johnson
Elizabeth Allaben IN KIND GIFTS Tamara and Charles Lee
Marilynn Benson Jerry Faulring - Waverly Farm In Memory of John Z. Hearon Susan Marcus
Matthew Chambers Linda Bolland Janice Rock
Kathleen and Jerry Clark PROGRAM SUPPORT John Bovello Vivian and Andrew Shields
Tina Coplan 2010 Children’s Day Aria Davis
Joseph and Nancy Crocetta Friends of Brookside Gardens Kristen Heyniger In Memory of Dorothy and
Margaret Dohmen Dina Matin George Rusch
Ethel Dutky 2010 Concert Series Concetta Ray Carol Sanders and Gordon
Sheryl and Steve Freishtat Friends of Brookside Gardens Susan Silverberg Rusch
Jo and Peter Gale Linda Ventura
Virginia Geoffrey 2010 Earth Day Mary Veroxie TRIBUTE BENCHES
Ethel Goldfinger Friends of Brookside Gardens In Memory of Ms. Wilhelmina E.
Victoria Hirsch In Memory of Dylan O’Grady Bell-Taylor
Pat Howell Garden Internship Susan and Max Bronstein Michelle R. Taylor
Margarette Jennings Friends of Brookside Gardens Paula and Bill Whyman
Jay Keller In Memory of Margaretha Ernst
George Lambert 2010 Green Matters Symposium In Honor of Marcia & Ron The Fry Family
Edward and Ann Leonard (additional support) Rehm’s 50th Anniversary
Bette Lewis Association of Professional To the Brookside Gardens’ In Memory of Renee Maria
Richard and Kathleen McCarty Landscape Designers DC-MD- Education Program Kamenker
Meg McCleary VA Chapter Martha Kuhlman Susan Oseroff and George Urich
Charles and Frances McClure University of Maryland
Barbara Meiselman Cooperative Extension “Grow In Memory of Milton J. Seidel In Memory of Bob and Mary
Forest and Maxine Montgomery It Eat It” Campaign Eric Helmsen Lambert
Dorie Newman Ralph and Mary Helmsen Ronald Lambert
Larry Novak 2010 Spring Lecture Series Joseph Seidel
Cindy Nye Friends of Brookside Gardens Katherine Seidel In Memory of Christine B. Li
Mary O’Herron Thomas M. Li and Family
Helen Pechacek TRIBUTE GIFTS In Memory of John G. Shaffer
Dolly Perkins In Memory of Betty and Bill Beal Maureen Cannon In Memory of Pamela Hyacinth
Mildred Reynolds David Bloom Moses
Shahan and Barbara Shammas In Memory of Susan E. Gnanaraj Moses
Barbara Shidler In Memory of Manny Berman Stephenson
John and Joanne Smale Harry and Daria Berman Joseph and Carolyn Hart In Memory of Bunny Raine
Herbert Snyder Marlene Berman Mary Rabenhorst Jerry Raine
Leslie Stewart Jean DeVerne-Rozansky
Lester Straw Fred and Roberta Fisher In Memory of John Yess TRIBUTE TREES
David and Lynn Vismara Ellen Foer Ruth Pollack In Memory of Edith Gutkin
Leatrice Vogel Glen and Anne Fritz Daman
Barbara Waite-Jaques Joan and Andrew Majower ROSE GARDEN Janet G. Farbstein
Lionel Weinstock Jill and Bradley Marwine COMMEMORATIVE BRICK
Alvin Wilson PROGRAM
Elizabeth Wurzbacher Dedicated to Brookside Gardens In Memory of Bhola N. Banerjee
Charles Zellers for your excellent work Janet Banerjee
Woodley Gardens Garden Club In Memory of Dick Johnson
GENERAL DONATIONS Michaela Johnson
Anonymous Donor In Memory of Maxine Mae
Roy and Patricia Kallman Callender In Honor of Barbara Ann and
Donald Mattison Holly Bamford Joseph A. Rock
Potomac Chrysanthemum Jean Davis Mary and Bill Booker
Society David Kennedy William and Johanna Cohen

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PROGRAM GUIDE      Special Events

C elebrate the harvest with us at Brookside Gardens.

Enjoy edible plant displays throughout the gardens
this fall and join us for educational programming focused
Group Tours
New fee structure for Adult Group
Tours! Consider bringing
your garden club or other
on growing, cooking, or displaying food in creative ways.
adult group to Brookside
Look for the pumpkin graphic to find our food-related
Gardens for a guided tour
programs and events. of our beautiful autumn
display. Sure to please
gardening novices and
Look for our special “FOBG” program pricing for members of seasoned veterans alike, our
the Friends of Brookside Gardens, a nonprofit organization knowledgeable volunteer
established to support the mission of the Gardens. This guides offer horticulturally
includes support of programs to highlight the year-round focused strolls through the
wonders and beauty of nature as well as educating the gardens. Guided tours must
public on how the proper care of plants can preserve the be arranged in advance and are
environment. For information about joining the Friends of offered for a fee of $5/person (five-person
Brookside Gardens, visit www.brooksidegardens.org or call minimum). Contact Diane Lewis at 301-962-1407 or
301-962-1400 to request a brochure. diane.lewis@montgomeryparks.org to arrange your
group experience.

A Night at Food, Inc.

Featuring interviews with forward
the Movies
thinking experts and social
entrepreneurs like author Michael
Join Brookside Gardens for a series of
Pollan, Stonyfield’s Gary Hirshberg
films that reveal some of the mystery
and Polyface Farms’ Joel Salatin,
behind how our food is produced,
Food, Inc. reveals surprising—and
where it comes from, and the impact
often shocking—truths about what
our agricultural industry has on our
we eat, how it’s produced, who
environment. Thursday evenings in
we have become as a nation and
January and February. Light reception
where we are going from here.
preceding film. Fee: $15, FOBG: $12
Program number 120622
Thursday, January 27, 6:30-9:00pm
The Future of Food
Visitors Center Auditorium
This film, by Deborah Koons
Garcia, has been a key tool in the
King Corn
American and international anti-
In King Corn, two friends move to the
GMO (genetically modified organism)
heartland to learn where their food
grassroots activist movements.
comes from. With the help of friendly
Genetic engineering of food crops is
neighbors, genetically modified seeds,
as controversial today as ever, while
and powerful herbicides, they plant
many of the large agro corporations
and grow a bumper crop of America’s
that use this technology position
most productive, most-subsidized
themselves as the answer to the world
grain on one acre of Iowa soil. But,
food crisis and further consolidate the
when they try to follow their pile of
seed supply.
corn into the food system, what they
Program number 120621
find raises troubling questions about
Thursday, January 13, 6:30-9:00pm
how we eat—and how we farm.
Visitors Center Auditorium
Program number 120623
Thursday, February 10, 6:30-9:00pm
Visitors Center Auditorium

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Special Events www.BrooksideGardens.org
Conservatory Displays
Chrysanthemum Display
Saturday, October 9 through Sunday,
November 28 (note: South house closes
November 15), 10:00am-5:00pm daily;
FREE
Brookside Gardens Conservatory
Wings of Fancy
Live Butterfly and Caterpillar Exhibit
Ongoing through Sunday,
September 19, 2010
10:00am to 4:00pm daily
Fees: $6 adults; $4 ages 3-12
Brookside Gardens South Conservatory
Garden Tours
Enjoy free, autumn tours of Brookside
Gardens in Wheaton or McCrillis Gardens
in Bethesda. Brookside Gardens is an
award winning display garden, featuring
an abundance of annual and perennial
displays throughout the season. McCrillis
Gardens is a naturalistic strolling garden,
offering shady woodland walks and plenty
of fall color. Highly trained, knowledgeable
guides offer engaging horticultural tours,
focusing on the plants that make each
garden unique.
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Winter Display and
Train Exhibit
The Train Exhibit opens with
the Garden of Lights on Friday,
November 26 at 5:30pm and
runs through January 9, 2011.
The North House will remain
open only in the evenings during
display change from November
22-December 4. Both houses will
be open during the day at no
cost from December 4-January 9
from 10:00am-5:00pm.
Brookside Gardens Conservatory
Brookside Gardens
Free Garden Walks on Saturday afternoons,
September 11, 25, October 2 & 16, 2:00pm
Free; no registration required
Meet at the Visitors Center (outside doors
exiting the rear of building)
McCrillis Gardens
Free Garden Walks on Sunday afternoons,
September 12 & October 3, 2:00pm
Free; no registration required
Meet at McCrillis House in Bethesda (call
301-962-1455 for directions)
Register online at www.ParkPASS.org Thursdays at Brookside/Walks
Plant Shows & Sales
Brookside Gardens hosts local,
regional, and national plant society
events throughout the year. Many of
the societies’ shows feature judged
competitions; all of the shows feature
passionate collectors, eager to share
their enthusiasm with others.
Daylily Show
Sponsored by the National Capital
Daylily Club
Saturday, August 14, 1:30-5:00pm
Outside the Visitors Center
FOBG Plant Sale
Sponsored by the Friends of Brookside
Gardens
Saturday, September 11,
10:00am-3:00pm
Outside the Visitors Center
Dahlia Show/Sale
Sponsored by the National Capital
Dahlia Society
Saturday, September 25, 2:00-5:00pm
Sunday, September 26,
9:00am-3:00pm
Cut blooms will be sold after the
close of the show at 3:00pm
Visitors Center Auditorium
Plant Identification Walks
Brookside Gardens offers one of the
region’s finest collections of plants that
are well adapted for gardens in the
Washington, D.C.-metro region. Join us for
educational plant walks with our expert
horticultural staff to learn more about
some of the best and brightest plants in
our collections. Phil Normandy’s walks
will focus on the woody plants in our
display gardens; Diane Lewis’ walks will
focus on edible plants in the seasonal
and permanent displays. Both Phil and
Diane will teach plant identification
characteristics and cultural requirements
for 10-15 plants per session.
Fee: $5, FOBG: $4; registration required
Mushroom Fair
Sponsored by the Mycological Association
of Washington
Sunday, October 3, 12:00-5:00pm
Visitors Center Auditorium
Chesapeake Chrysanthemum
Society Plant Show
Sponsored by the Chesapeake
Chrysanthemum Society
Saturday, October 16, 1:00-5:00pm
Sunday, October 17, 9:00am-3:30pm
Visitors Center Auditorium
FOBG Holiday Wreath and
Centerpiece Sale
Sponsored by the Friends of Brookside
Gardens
Saturday, December 4,
9:00am-4:00pm
Visitors Center
Sixth Annual Seed Exchange
Sponsored by Washington Gardener
Magazine
Saturday, January 29, 12:30-4:00pm
Visitors Center Auditorium
Register at
www.washingtongardener.com
Edible Plant ID with
Diane Lewis
Course number 118900
Wednesday, September 29, 1:00-3:00pm
Course number 118903
Wednesday, October 27, 1:00-3:00pm
Visitors Center Entrance
Woody Plant ID with Phil Normandy
Course number 118901
Wednesday, September 15, 1:00-3:00pm
Course number 118902
Wednesday, October 13, 1:00-3:00pm
Visitors Center Entrance
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Thursdays at Brookside
Join us for this exciting series of walks,
talks, and demonstrations, highlighting
the plants, people, and displays that are
uniquely Brookside. Most Thursdays at
1:00pm, from the middle of September
through October, our staff and/or
volunteers will offer a guided tour,
demonstration, or educational walk
around the gardens. You’re sure to enjoy
learning more about all that Brookside
Gardens has to offer. Thursdays at
Brookside are free of charge and no
registration is required.
Walk: Autumn Tour of the Gardens
Brookside Volunteer Guide
September 16, 1:00pm
Visitors Center Entrance
Walk: What’s in Bloom?
Mark Richardson, Brookside Gardens
Staff
September 23, 1:00pm
Visitors Center Entrance
Walk: Autumn Tour of the Gardens
Brookside Volunteer Guide
September 30, 1:00pm
Visitors Center Entrance
Walk: Autumn Tour of the Gardens
Brookside Volunteer Guide
October 7, 1:00pm
Visitors Center Entrance
Walk: Perennials with Fall Interest
Jim Deramus, Brookside Gardens Staff
October 14, 1:00pm
Meet at Fragrance Garden
Walk: Fall Conservatory Tour
Kathy Stevens, Brookside Gardens
Staff
October 21, 1:00pm
Brookside Gardens Conservatory
Demo: Planting Tulips
Roger Haynes, Brookside Gardens
Staff
October 28, 1:00pm
Trial Garden
Lectures www.BrooksideGardens.org
Fall Lecture Series
How to Keep Your Sanity
While Dealing with Bugs
in the Garden!
Carol Allen, Horticulturist
As the gardening season winds down
and the harvest is rushed into storage,
spend time with Carol Allen for
sound, common sense ways to take
control of your garden with minimal
environmental impact. Whether you
grow vegetables or ornamentals,
there are safe, sane ways to control
pests. Carol will present information
on controlling a variety of wily pests,
so bring your notebook and your
questions!
Course number 120449
Friday, September 24, 10:00-11:30am
Free; registration required
Visitors Center Auditorium
Reducing, Replacing or Growing a
More Natural Great American Lawn
Susan Harris, Sustainable Gardening Writer
America’s love affair with the “Great
American Lawn” is a detriment to
our local environment. If you’re sick
of mowing, blowing, spraying, and
fertilizing, join Susan Harris to find lots
of solutions to the problems caused
by our expanses of turfgrass. Learn
about natural lawn care, turfgrass
species better suited to our area, and
design alternatives for replacing lawns
altogether or simply reducing their
size. Enjoy this lecture illustrated with
photos from Maryland and across the
country. Susan co-founded the national
Lawn Reform Coalition and her ex-lawn
has been featured in Fine Gardening
Magazine.
Course number 118850
Friday, October 1, 10:00-11:30am
Free; registration required
Visitors Center Auditorium
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Healthy Soil=Healthy
Food=Happy People
Mark Highland, Founder & President,
Organic Mechanics Soil Company
It all begins with soil. Gardens emerge
from the earth each year, but what
really influences the health and vigor of
our garden’s plants? Did you know the
soil is alive? Referred to as the soil food
web, this interconnected environment
directly influences root growth, nutrient
absorption, and overall plant health.
Mark will discuss how to build soil food
webs, why they work to make plants
healthy, and what they mean for you,
the gardener, and the food you pull
from the earth.
Course number 118849
Friday, October 8, 10:00-11:30am
Free; registration required
Visitors Center Auditorium
A Chef’s Demonstration with
Carla Hall
In honor of the autumn bounty, Carla
Hall, a 2009 Top Chef finalist and chef
& owner of Alchemy Caterers in Silver
Spring, will prepare three seasonal
dishes, including Roasted Butternut
Squash and Apple Salad, Creamy
Vadouvan Squash and Fennel Soup, and
a Petite Pizza with Butternut Squash,
Lemon-scented Ricotta, Brown Butter
and sliced Almonds. We’ll celebrate
the versatility of squash and other fall
produce available locally throughout
this glorious season.
Course number 118851
Friday, October 22, 10:00-11:30am
Free; registration required
Visitors Center Auditorium
Not-so-Traditional Holiday
Entertaining
Adrienne Cook, Danielle Navidi, and
Karen Nelson Kent
With the holiday season fast
approaching, join the dynamic duo of
Adrienne Cook and Danielle Navidi to
learn some new and unusual recipes
for holiday entertaining, with an eye
toward healthy eating; but wait, there’s
more! When entertaining friends and
family, the visual presentation is just
as important as the menu. Learn some
creative approaches for setting the
stage for an unforgettable holiday with
flowers from Karen Nelson Kent.
Course number 118854
Friday, November 5, 10:00-11:30am
Free; registration required
Visitors Center Auditorium
Special Saturday morning lecture
Color Your World with Flowers
Nancy Gingrich Shenk, Floral Designer
Extraordinaire
Learn to use color harmonies to set
the mood, enliven a party, and create
an atmosphere. After a lively spring
program, Nancy Gingrich Shenk joins us
again this fall for another “floral show”
that will delve into the principles of
color through harmonies that affect
our lives.
Note: Nancy’s arrangements will be
available for purchase following her
program.
Course number 120611
Saturday, November 13, 10:00-11:30am
Fee: $15, FOBG: $10;
registration required
Visitors Center Auditorium
Register online at www.ParkPASS.org Horticultural Workshops
Horticultural Workshops
Focus on Butterflies!
On this special morning, ten
photographers will be welcomed (with
their tripods) into the conservatory to
photograph these live butterflies before
the ‘Wings of Fancy’ Butterfly Exhibit
opens.
Course number 100654
Sunday, August 29, 8:00-10:00am
Course number 100549
Saturday, September 4, 8:00-10:00am
Course number 100649
Saturday, September 11, 8:00-10:00am
Fee: $30, FOBG $27; registration required
Brookside Gardens Conservatory
Close-Ups in the Garden
Josh Taylor, Jr., Archiphoto Workshops
Capture stunning
close-ups of
flowers and
garden creatures
in the gardens at
Brookside. Learn
and apply close-
up techniques
that will lift
ordinary images
to the extraordinary. This workshop
will focus on composition and close-up
techniques with the goal of capturing
images worthy of showing, sharing,
and selling. The first session includes
an orientation, illustrated handout, and
a shooting session with Josh. The final
session is a critique of participants’
photographs and a shooting session
in the garden. Note: Bring ALL photo
equipment to all sessions, including a
digital memory card, extra batteries,
and camera manual. A tripod is
optional, but highly recommended.
While point-n-shoot cameras are
welcome, please be reminded that these
cameras have limited options.
Course number: 120450
Saturday, September 11 & Sunday,
September 12, 9:00-11:00am
Fee: $49, FOBG: $44;
registration required
Visitors Center Adult Workshop
Succulent Terrarium
Jane Pettit, Mother Nature Throws a Party
Create a mini succulent garden in a
terrarium. Unlike most terrariums, this
one needs very little attention - just lots
of sun! We’ll add other natural elements
for interest. Choose from a variety of
glass containers to house your creation.
Fee includes all materials.
Course number 118799
Wednesday, September 15, 1:00-3:00pm
Fee: $49, FOBG: $44
Visitors Center Adult Workshop
Vegetable Gardening in Small
Spaces
Carol Allen, Horticulturist
Join horticulturist Carol Allen to learn
all the ins and outs of starting your own
vegetable garden in this 3-part series
of classes. Fall is the time to harvest
and preserve this year’s bounty while
thinking about next year’s garden.
Register for all three sessions or choose
the class(es) that best suit your level of
gardening interest and skill.
Session 1: Enjoying and Preserving the
Bounty from your Garden
The vegetable patch is ripening at an
alarming rate! Learn how to harvest and
preserve the bounty from your garden
by canning, freezing, and drying those
beautiful vegetables.
Course number 121799
Tuesday, September 14, 1:30-3:30pm
Fee: $25, FOBG: $22;
registration required
Session 2: Extend your Growing
Season with Cool-Season Crops
As your summer growing season winds
down, there are spaces in the garden!
What are your cool season choices to
extend the harvest? Fall is the best
time to grow some of our favorite
vegetables! Learn how best to extend
your gardening season late into fall.
Course number 121800
Tuesday, September 28, 1:30-3:30pm
Fee: $25, FOBG: $22;
registration required
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Session 3: Prepping your Vegetable
Garden for Winter
Your vegetable garden worked hard this
year. Reward it by ‘putting it to bed’ so
next year is even better. Plan ahead for
late winter/early spring crops.
Course number 121799
Tuesday, October 12, 1:30-3:30pm
Fee: $25, FOBG: $22;
registration required
Visitors Center Adult Classroom
Basic Floral Design Series
Karen Nelson Kent, AIFD, Owner of Floral
Diversity
Explore the basics of floral design in
this hands-on workshop series. Over
the course of 6 weeks, you’ll learn the
fundamentals of floral design, from the
important tools of the trade to color
theory and design principles. If you’re
interested in beginning to learn the art
of floral design or improving your skills,
you’re sure to learn from Karen’s expert
instruction. Each participant will create
a unique arrangement to bring home
during each of the 6 sessions.
Course number 118800
Wednesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27,
November 3 and 10, 2:00-5:00pm
Course number 118801
Wednesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27,
November 3 and 10, 6:00-9:00pm
Fee: $275, FOBG: $245;
registration required
Visitors Center Adult Classroom/
Workshop
Dried Lavender Wreath
Jane Pettit, Mother Nature Throws a Party
Add a cheery circle of color to your
home with this door-size wreath.
We’ll intertwine lavender and yarrow
with French wired ribbon and other
dried elements to make a stylish and
sophisticated statement for your home.
After the workshop, apply the techniques
to other materials (pinecones, boxwood,
etc.) for a variety of unique home décor.
Fee includes all materials.
Course number 118899
Tuesday, October 19, 1:00-3:00pm
Fee: $45, FOBG: $40;
registration required
Visitors Center Adult Workshop
Horticultural Workshops www.BrooksideGardens.org
The 2 for 1 Container
Joan O’Rourke, Friends of Brookside Gardens
Back by popular demand! Join Joan
to plant a unique container that will
provide a colorful accent this fall
followed by a beautiful bulb display in
spring. All supplies, planting and care
instructions will be included.
Course number 118802
Tuesday, October 26, 9:30-11:30am
Course number 118803
Wednesday, October 27, 9:30-11:30am
Fee: $55, FOBG: $50;
registration required
Visitors Center Adult Workshop
Vermicomposting at Home
Mark Richardson,
Brookside Gardens Staff
As gardeners, we all know the benefits
of compost - from adding organic
matter to your soil for better nutrient
and water retention to diverting
landfill waste to reduce our impact
on the environment. Despite all the
benefits, making good compost at
home can be challenging. Join Mark
Richardson to learn a simple way to
compost your food scraps right in your
kitchen using Redworms. Fee includes
a vermicomposting starter kit and
instruction for starting and maintaining
your own vermicomposting bin.
Course number 120455
Thursday, November 4, 1:00-3:00pm
Fee: $95, FOBG: $85;
registration required
Visitors Center Adult Workshop
Mixed Winter Container
Joan O’Rourke, Friends of Brookside Gardens
In this popular class, Joan will help you
create a miniature winter garden in
a container featuring plants that can
stand up to winter’s harshest weather.
Mix a variety of dwarf evergreens
with a splash of herbaceous plants for
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some late season color. Cost covers all
materials, including a 14” container (or
bring your own favorite container).
Course number 118906
Wednesday, November 10, 9:30-11:30am
Course number 118907
Thursday, November 11, 9:30-11:30am
Fee: $60, FOBG: $54;
registration required
Visitors Center Adult Workshop
Principles of Color
Nancy Gingrich Shenk, Floral Designer
Extraordinaire
This course is essential to good floral
design. The difference between an
average creation and one that “sings”
is often found in color. Explore the role
of color using a spectrum of flowers,
greens, and fabric backgrounds in this
all-day hands-on workshop. Color
is a central part of any floral design,
and you’ll create beautiful designs in
prescribed hues and harmonies. Never
look at color the same way again! Fee
includes an abundance of colorful
flowers and expert instruction for
creating an impressive floral design.
Course number 120452
Sunday, November 14, 9:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $185, FOBG: $165;
registration required.
Visitors Center Adult Workshop
Mudcrete Workshop
Betty Mackey, B.B. Mackey Books
Betty Mackey
is back at
Brookside
Gardens again
this fall to teach
you how to
create a one-of-
a-kind succulent
planter out of
“Mudcrete,” a
concrete material made with garden
soil. Combining Betty’s expertise in
creating lightweight garden troughs
with a little gardening ingenuity, you’ll
create a living sculpture planted with
succulents for a beautifully intriguing
conversation piece in your garden.
Course number 120451
Wednesday, November 17, 1:30-3:30pm
Fee: $49, FOBG: $44;
registration required
Visitors Center Adult Workshop
Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Karen Nelson Kent, AIFD, Owner of
Floral Diversity
Join Karen Nelson Kent of Floral
Diversity to create a beautiful
Thanksgiving centerpiece combining
colorful fruits and vegetables with
flowers and seasonal materials. Adorn
your holiday table this year with a
striking accent.
Course number 118852
Tuesday, November 23, 2:30-4:30pm
Course number 118853
Tuesday, November 23, 5:30-7:30pm
Fee: $49, FOBG: $44;
registration required
Visitors Center Adult Workshop
Holiday Mixed Greens Wreath
Nicky Beadle, Brookside Gardens Staff
Why buy a wreath when you can make
one of your own? Greet your holiday
guests and neighbors with a unique
holiday wreath using a variety of freshly
cut and fragrant greens. Adorn your
wreath with an assortment of seasonal
embellishments or bring some of your
own favorite holiday decorations. Fee
includes all materials.
Course number 118952
Friday, December 10, 10:00am-12:00pm
Course number 118953
Saturday, December 11,
10:00am-12:00pm
Fee: $45, FOBG: $40;
registration required
Visitors Center Adult Workshop
Register online at www.ParkPASS.org Horticultural Workshops/Cooking Demonstrations
Cooking Demonstrations Not-so-Traditional Holiday
Join Brookside Gardens for this delectable Entertaining, Part 2
series of cooking classes, focusing on Adrienne Cook, Garden and Cooking Writer
healthful recipes that you can try at home. Danielle Navidi, Caterer
Enjoy samples of the dishes prepared Just in time for the holidays! Join
before you with seasonal and local fruits, Adrienne and Danielle to learn some
vegetables, and herbs. new and unusual recipes for holiday
entertaining, with an eye toward
Mushroom Medley healthy eating.
Adrienne Cook, Garden and Course number 121453
Cooking Writer Wednesday, December 1, 12:00-1:30pm
Danielle Navidi, Caterer Fee: $25, FOBG: $22;
Just as the mushroom season gets registration required
into full swing, Adrienne and Danielle Visitors Center Adult Classroom
will demonstrate a spate of delectable
mushroom-laced dishes. Soup’s On
Holiday Centerpiece
Course number 118804 Adrienne Cook, Garden and
Joan O’Rourke, Friends of Brookside Gardens
Wednesday, September 29, 12:00-1:30pm Cooking Writer
Join us to make a long-lasting, festive
Fee: $25, FOBG: $22; Danielle Navidi, Caterer
centerpiece using fresh greens
registration required Four terrific soups-as-meals are
surrounding a candle and adorned
Visitors Center Adult Classroom featured in this mid-winter warm-up
with seasonal decorations - make
from Adrienne and Danielle’s repertoire
one for yourself and one for a friend.
“Flowers” of Fall of healthful, delicious dishes.
Fee includes all materials for two
Adrienne Cook, Garden and Course number 121451
centerpieces.
Cooking Writer Wednesday, January 26, 12:00-1:30pm
Course number 118954
Danielle Navidi, Caterer Fee: $25, FOBG: $22;
Tuesday, December 14, 9:30-11:30am
Cauliflower, broccolini, broccoli Raab registration required
Course number 118955
and broccoli itself - they are all the Visitors Center Adult Classroom
Wednesday, December 15, 9:30-11:30am
tight buds of the brassica family and
Fee: $32, FOBG: $28;
Adrienne and Danielle will show you Can You Say Cheese?
registration required
exciting new ways to serve them. Adrienne Cook, Garden and
Visitors Center Adult Workshop
Course number 121449 Cooking Writer
Wednesday, October 20, 12:00-1:30pm Danielle Navidi, Caterer
Moss and Rock Fountain
Fee: $25, FOBG: $22; The first all-cheese program by
Jane Pettit, Mother Nature Throws a Party
registration required Adrienne and Danielle will include a
Bring the relaxing gurgle of a mountain
Visitors Center Adult Classroom quick tutorial as well as an array of
stream into your home with a beautiful
mouth-watering ways to use cheese.
fountain in a bowl. Create a mini
Ginger: Tonic & Taste Not for the lactose intolerant!
landscape scene using rocks and
Adrienne Cook, Garden and Course number 121452
natural elements to delight the eyes as
Cooking Writer Wednesday, February 16, 12:00-1:30pm
well as the ears. All supplies including
Danielle Navidi, Caterer Fee: $25, FOBG: $22;
pump and operating instructions will be
Nothing beats ginger as a digestive registration required
provided. Suitable for indoor or outdoor
but more is being learned about this Visitors Center Adult Classroom
use.
Asian root and its healthful properties.
Course number 118950
Adrienne and Danielle will discuss
Wednesday, January 12, 1:00-3:00pm
these benefits and show you how to
Fee: $55, FOBG: $50;
use ginger in dishes, sweet and savory,
registration required
Asian and Western.
Visitors Center Adult Workshop
Course number 121450
Wednesday, November 10, 12:00-1:30pm
Fee: $25, FOBG: $22;
registration required
Visitors Center Adult Classroom

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Xcursions
Champion Tree Tour
Join Joe Howard of the Montgomery
County Forestry Board and Montgomery
Parks Forest Ecologist Carole Bergmann
for this popular annual tour of
Montgomery County’s champion trees.
Fee includes transportation and drinks.
Please wear appropriate walking shoes
and bring a lunch.
Course number 118805
Wednesday, October 6, 9:30am-4:00pm
Fee: $39; registration required
Meet at the Visitors Center Entrance
Native Plants of the Northeast
Join us for a trip highlighting
northeastern native plants. We’ll start
the day with a visit to Bowman’s Hill
Wildflower Preserve, a 134-acre native
plant preserve and botanical garden,
showcasing an extraordinary diversity
of mid-Atlantic natives. October is a
fantastic time to see the brilliant foliage
in the preserve’s 15-acre Penn’s Woods,
the first of Pennsylvania’s Memorial
Reforestation Program projects. After
lunch in the pavilion at Bowman’s Hill,
we’ll travel to Redbud Native Plant
Nursery in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, to
shop their extensive collection of native
plants. Redbud prides itself on growing
very high quality, container-grown,
native plants in peat-free, organic
potting soil. Fee includes admission,
tours, boxed lunch, and coach
transportation.
Course number 121699
Tuesday, October 12, 7:00am-7:00pm
Fee: $89; registration required
Meet at the Visitors Center Entrance
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A du Pont Family Holiday
Celebrate the holidays by visiting two
time-honored du Pont family estates.
A rich family horticultural tradition
(and nearly unlimited resources!) led
to the development of several grand
du Pont estates in the Brandywine
Valley. Nemours Mansion & Gardens,
the former home of A.I. du Pont,
recently reopened after years of
gardens and mansion restoration.
Longwood Gardens, a world-renowned
horticultural display garden, celebrates
the holidays like none other. Enjoy the
festive holiday displays at Nemours,
followed by a lovely dinner and evening
light display at Longwood Gardens. Fee
includes admission, tours, dinner and
coach transportation.
Course number 118949
Wednesday, December 8, 9:00am-9:00pm
Fee: $135; registration required
Meet at the Visitors Center Entrance
Philadelphia Flower Show
A perennial favorite, the Philadelphia
International Flower Show is always a
crowd-pleaser. This year, ‘Springtime in
Paris’ will transport you to the beautiful
City of Light - the capital of art, fashion,
food and love. “Paris intrigues and
entertains like no other city,” according
to Show Designer Sam Lemheney. Travel
to Philadelphia with Brookside Gardens
this year to find out why. In addition to
the world-class garden displays, attend
a free lecture or shop the Marketplace.
Fee includes coach transportation and
entrance fee. Your lunch/dinner may be
purchased at the show.
Course number 120628 (Bus 1)
Course number 120629 (Bus 2)
Tuesday, March 8, 7:30am-7:30pm
Course number 120630 (one bus only)
Thursday, March 10, 10:00am-10:00pm
Fee: $89; registration required
Meet at the Visitors Center Entrance
Brookside Gardens
School of Botanical Art &
Illustration
Developed in collaboration with world-
renowned botanical artist, Margaret
Saul, the Brookside Gardens School
of Botanical Art & Illustration offers
botanical art classes that serve all levels,
from beginner to advanced. Follow the
rigorous Certificate Program or take
individual workshops that do not require
prerequisites. For more information about
the School, visit www.BrooksideArtSchool.
org or call Mark Richardson, School
Manager, at 301-962-1470. Most of the
course offerings are held at McCrillis
Gardens in Bethesda, MD. This exceptional
program is the envy of many living
further afield. Come and join us to see
why! Classes start in early September so
take this opportunity to Xperience a truly
wonderful instructional program, right in
your own backyard!
Technique Showcases
Pick up a paintbrush and after just
three hours, take home a new painting
technique learned from step-by-step
painting demonstrations presented by one
of our talented teachers.
Intricate Venation (Leaves & Petals),
Using Gouache
Doreen Bolnick
Course number 117159
Sunday, September 12, 1:00-4:00pm
Fee: $38; registration required
Brookside Gardens - Visitors Center
Adult Workshop
Register online at www.ParkPASS.org School of Botanical Art & Illustration
Fine Dry Brush, Sure and Steady!
Doreen Bolnick
Course number 114610
Thursday, October 14, 1:00-4:00pm
Fee: $38; registration required
Brookside Gardens - Visitors Center
Adult Workshop
Fun and Fast Composition
Merri Nelson
Course number 118699
Sunday, October 24, 10:00am-1:00pm
Fee: $38; registration required
Brookside Gardens - Visitors Center
Adult Workshop
Gouache: Botanicals in Winter
(Advanced)
Doreen Bolnick
Course number 114607
Wednesday, February 9 & Thursday,
February 10, 10:00am-4:00pm
Course number 117160
Sundays, February 13 & 27,
10:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $186; registration required
McCrillis Gardens
Drawing and Painting
Studios
Informal instruction in botanical drawing
and painting within specific levels of
experience listed. Take along a work in
progress or make a fresh start.
Drawing Studio
Diane Berndt
Course number 117161
Thursday, November 11,
10:00am-1:00pm
Fee: $38; registration required
McCrillis Gardens
Master Classes
Master Classes are best suited for those
students who have completed intermediate
level courses.
Leaves: Painting Techniques &
Contemporary Compositions
Billy Showell is a contemporary
botanical painter and author of
numerous books featuring her approach
to botanical art. She will arrive from
the UK to present a master class with
an emphasis on painting leaves, to
include: color mixing, contemporary
compositions and many useful tips. The
emphasis as always is on enjoying the
art and developing your own unique
style of painting. Billy will demonstrate
throughout each day.
Course number 107199
Friday, October 1 & Saturday, October 2,
10:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $210; registration required
Brookside Gardens - Visitors Center
Adult Workshop
The Art of Painting Mushrooms
with Sasha Viazmensky
Mushrooms as art forms are a favorite
subject for drawing lessons. Here is
your opportunity to learn from Sasha,
an inspiring teacher and the world’s
master mushroom painter, how to
effectively illustrate the beautiful forms,
colors and finer structural elements
found in these fascinating subjects.
In addition to learning his watercolor
technique, become thoroughly inspired
by Sasha’s knowledge and passion for
mushrooms of all types, his attention
to accuracy and his approach to field
sketching and compositions that
include his trademark scattering of
natural elements associated with the
natural habitat of his subjects.
Course number 117200
Thursday, December 2-Saturday,
December 4, 10:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $315; registration required
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Adult Workshop
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Core Curriculum
The Core Curriculum must be taken in
sequence from Drawing 101 – Painting
310. A new “Stream” of students starts
each fall and each spring. The classes
listed below are open to anyone who has
taken the prerequisites listed for each
course.
Drawing 101 ~ Fall 2010 Stream
Diane Berndt
Would you like to learn how to draw?
By learning observation, correct pencil
hold, perspective, and composition
basics, you will be well on your way!
The Weekly Class Program, including
materials required, is mailed with
registration confirmation.
Course number 117099
Wednesdays, September 1, 8, 15 and 29,
10:00am-1:30pm
Course number 117100
Saturdays, September 11 & October 9,
9:00am-4:30pm
Fee: $217; registration required
McCrillis Gardens
Drawing 102 ~ Fall 2010 Stream
Doreen Bolnick
Start drawing plants — learn to observe
and draw leaves and flowers to create
a botanical study through step-by-step
instruction that sees art and science
connect. Learn about plant structure
and the importance of accuracy, as you
look deeper and become inspired by
nature’s design.
Prerequisite: Drawing 101
Course number 117149
Wednesdays, October 13, 20, 27 &
November 3, 10:00am-1:30pm
Course number 117150
Saturdays, October 23 & November 6,
9:00am-4:30pm
Fee: $217; registration required
McCrillis Gardens
Painting 103 ~ Fall 2010 Stream
Kathy Lutter
Every student of botanical art yearns to
apply color, but first a little knowledge
and mastery of basic techniques and
applications must be acquired. Brush
handling skills, varied watercolor wash
techniques, color study (and exercises
School of Botanical Art & Illustration www.BrooksideGardens.org
to increase color perception) that see
you mixing a full range of colors from
just three selected pigments - magical!
This initial instruction in color mixing,
color composition as well as structural
composition comes together in a fun
and final exercise using botanical
elements.
Prerequisites: Drawing 101 & 102
Course number 117155
Wednesdays, November 17, December 1,
8 and 15, 10:00am-1:30pm
Course number 117156
Saturdays, November 20 & December 11,
9:00am-4:30pm
Fee: $247; registration required
McCrillis Gardens
Dimensional Study 204 ~ Fall 2010
Stream
Diane Berndt
Bring Your Artwork to Life: A source of
light, either perceived by the artist or
actually observed, must be present to
reveal the natural form of the subject.
Learn how to enhance your own
drawings or paintings without later
intervention by your teacher!
Prerequisites: Drawing 101, 102, Painting
103
Course number 117101
Wednesdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26 &
February 2, 10:00am-1:30pm
Course number 117102
Saturdays, January 22 & February 5,
9:00am-4:30pm, March 5, 1:00-4:30pm
Fee: $270; registration required
McCrillis Gardens
Painting 205 ~ Fall 2010 Stream
Kathy Lutter
Explore creative techniques. Instruction
continues in color theory, color mixing,
and application, including some novel
techniques.
Prerequisites: Drawing 101, 102, Painting
103, Dimensional Study 204
Course number 117157
Wednesdays, February 16, 23, March 2 &
9, 10:00am-1:30pm
Course number 117158
Saturdays, March 12 & April 9, 9:00am-
4:30pm
Fee: $217; registration required
McCrillis Gardens
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Observational Studies &
Composition 308 ~ Fall 2009 Stream
Doreen Bolnick
Create a field sketch page, which
is a definitive study piece with
observational sketches, written notes
and color references, vital for creating
your final botanical art piece. Students
will work in the studio or outdoors.
Prerequisites: Painting 205, Botany 307
Course number 117151
Tuesdays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26,
10:00am-1:30pm
Course number 117152
Saturdays, September 18 & October 16,
9:00am-4:30pm
Fee: $217; registration required
McCrillis Gardens
Drawing 309 ~ Fall 2009 Stream
Diane Berndt
In this advanced level subject, students
work in the medium of graphite pencil
to create works of exquisite detail.
Prerequisite: Observational Studies &
Composition 308
Course number 117103
Tuesdays, November 2, 9, 16 & 23,
10:00am-1:30pm
Course number 117104
Saturdays, October 30 & November 13,
9:00am-4:30pm
Fee: $217; registration required
McCrillis Gardens
Painting 310 ~ Fall 2009 Stream
Lee D’Zmura
This advanced level subject is designed
to foster a deeper awareness for the
creative art concepts relating to this
genre. It encourages adaptability in
application and greater confidence and
sense of involvement in the creation
of botanical artworks where the
consideration and development of a
personal style is facilitated.
Prerequisite: Drawing 309
Course number 117153
Fridays, January 7, 28, February 25 &
March 25, 10:00am-1:30pm
Course number 117154
Saturdays, January 8, 29, February 26 &
March 26, 10:00am-1:30pm
Fee: $217; registration required
McCrillis Gardens
Workshops & Electives –
Prerequisites may be required
Pen & Ink I
Karen Coleman
Pen & Ink is a medium used by
botanical illustrators to create artwork
of clarity that is readily reproducible
without the costs associated with
printing continuous tone illustrations.
As confidence develops this also
becomes a great medium to use for
sketching outdoors. Start with the
basics - materials, how to hold a pen,
how to delineate a continuous straight
or curved line without mechanical aids
- a useful skill that also assists brush-
handling skills for detailed painting and
finally how to render form using various
“shading” techniques.
Prerequisites: Painting 205
Course number 117199
Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21 & 28,
11:00am-2:00pm
Fee: $217; registration required
McCrillis Gardens
Edible Plants in Colored Pencil
Karen Coleman
Create a glowing work of a fruit or
vegetable using colored pencil on
paper. Learn to depict smooth, glossy
surfaces like an eggplant or bumpy,
grainy surfaces like a lemon. You choose
the subject to bring to class and then
use the paper surface and the unique
characteristics of colored pencil to
make it all work. As this is a one-day
workshop, each student will be asked
to complete a drawing ahead of class so
that the focus will be on the medium.
Drawing experience is beneficial.
Course number 114999
Saturday, November 20, 10:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $93; registration required
Brookside Gardens - Visitors Center
Adult Workshop
Pen & Ink II
Alice Tangerini
Instruction focuses on techniques
using both traditional & mechanical
pens and their application for
optimum reproduction. Traditional
pen techniques used for scientific
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illustration to show texture and
plant structure will be stressed for
reproduction in publications. There will
be a discussion of scanning techniques
for publication.
Prerequisites: Pen & Ink I
Course number 114499
Saturday, February 19, Sunday, February
20 & Monday, February 21, 10:00am-
2:00pm
Fee: $217; registration required
Brookside Gardens - Visitors Center
Adult Workshop
Paint Orchid Flowers
Doreen Bolnick
Learn to observe and practice
watercolor techniques useful
in capturing the intricacies of
orchid flowers. Doreen Bolnick will
demonstrate several techniques
including layering watercolor washes,
lifting, glazing, and finely applied
dry brushing. Students will receive a
diagram of a typical orchid flower to
clarify structure.
Course number 120560
Sunday, March 6, 10:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $93; registration required
Brookside Gardens – Visitors Center
Adult Workshop
Green Matters: the Real
Food Renaissance
Building on the success of last year’s
“Food for Thought,” the 2011 Green
Matters Symposium on February 25
will focus on the growing number
of local, regional and national
grassroots efforts to encourage
Americans to eat “Real Food.” From
school systems serving local food
in cafeterias and involving kids
in growing school gardens to high
profile chefs committed to changing
the way we eat and think about
where our food comes from, we’re
experiencing a culinary renaissance.
Visit www.BrooksideGreen.org after
November 1 for more information.
Adult Programs by Start Date
Date Title Fee FOBG Number
Aug 29 Workshop: Focus on Butterflies $30 $27 100654
Sept 4 Workshop: Focus on Butterflies $30 $27 100549
Sept 11 Workshop: Focus on Butterflies $30 $27 100649
Sept 11 Workshop: Close-ups in the Garden $49 $44 120450
Sept 14 Veg Series: Preserving the Bounty $25 $22 121799
Sept 15 Workshop: Succulent Terrarium $49 $44 118799
Sept 15 Woody Plant ID Walk $5 $4 118901
Sept 24 Lecture:How to Keep Your Sanity… FREE 120449
Sept 28 Veg Series: Extending your Season $25 $22 121800
Sept 29 Edible Plant ID Walk $5 $4 118900
Sept 29 Cooking: Mushroom Medley $25 $22 118804
Oct 1 Lecture: Great American Lawn FREE 118850
Oct 6 Workshop: Basic Floral Design Series $275 $245 118800
Oct 6 Workshop: Basic Floral Design Series $275 $245 118801
Oct 6: Trip: Champion Tree Tour $39 118805
Oct 8 Lecture: Healthy Soil FREE 118849
Oct 12 Veg Series: Prepping for Winter $25 $22 121799
Oct 12 Trip: Native Plants of the Northeast $89 121699
Oct 13 Woody Plant ID Walk $5 $4 118902
Oct 19 Workshop: Dried Lavender Wreath $45 $40 118899
Oct 20 Cooking: “Flowers” of Fall $25 $22 121449
Oct 22 Carla Hall Chef Demonstration FREE 118851
Oct 26 Workshop: The 2 for 1 Container $55 $50 118802
Oct 27 Workshop: The 2 for 1 Container $55 $50 118803
Oct 27 Edible Plant ID Walk $5 $4 118903
Nov 4 Workshop: Vermicomposting at Home $95 $85 120455
Nov 5 Lecture: Not-so-Traditional Holiday FREE 118854
Nov 10 Cooking: Ginger: Tonic & Taste $25 $22 121450
Nov 10 Workshop: Mixed Winter Container $60 $54 118906
Nov 11 Workshop: Mixed Winter Container $60 $54 118907
Nov 12 Lecture: Color Your World with Flowers $15 $10 120611
Nov 14 Workshop: Principles of Color $185 $165 120452
Nov 17 Mudcrete Workshop $49 $44 120451
Nov 23 Workshop: Thanksgiving Centerpiece $49 $44 118852
Nov 23 Workshop: Thanksgiving Centerpiece $49 $44 118853
Dec 1 Cooking: Not-so-Traditional Part 2 $25 $22 121453
Dec 8 Trip: A du Pont Family Holiday $135 118949
Dec 10 Workshop: Holiday Mixed Greens Wreath $45 $40 118952
Dec 11 Workshop: Holiday Mixed Greens Wreath $45 $40 118953
Dec 14 Workshop: Holiday Centerpiece $32 $28 118954
Dec 15 Workshop: Holiday Centerpiece $32 $28 118955
Jan 12 Workshop: Moss and Rock Fountain $55 $50 118950
Jan 13 Movie: The Future of Food $15 $12 120621
Jan 26 Cooking: Soup’s On $25 $22 121451
Jan 27 Movie: Food, Inc. $15 $12 120622
Feb 10 Movie: King Corn $15 $12 120623
Feb 16 Cooking: Can You Say Cheese? $25 $22 121452
Mar 8 Trip: Philadelphia Flower Show $89 120628
Mar 8 Trip: Philadelphia Flower Show $89 120629
Mar 10 Trip: Philadelphia Flower Show $89 120630
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Art Xhibits
The Brookside Gardens Visitors Center
exhibitions showcase affordable
original works or giclée prints on
horticultural themes by area artists.
All art exhibitions are free-of-charge
and most of the works are available for
purchase.
Autumn Blaze (Watercolor)
Lou Janesko
August 28 – October 9, 2010
Kimono Gardens (Ceramic on
wood, giclee prints)
Marcia Jestaedt
August 28 – October 9, 2010
Nature as Prism (Photography)
Wayne Guenther
August 28 – October 9, 2010
Eden & Other Gardens (Fiber art –
art quilts)
Verena Levine & Diane Garrison
October 9 – December 4, 2010
Color & Light (Paintings)
Women’s Art Exchange
October 9 – December 4, 2010
The Art of Seeing, 2010-2011
(Paintings and drawings)
Botanical Art Society of the National
Capital Region
December 4, 2010 - February 6, 2011
Tangled Tulips & Poppies Three
(Watercolors)
Carol Vorosmarti
February 7 – April 10, 2011
The Art of Spring (Paintings)
Olney Art Association
February 7 – April 10, 2011
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Children’s Programs
Children’s Garden
The Nature’s Fun in Your Backyard
theme continues throughout the
fall season. Don’t forget to look for
pollinators visiting many of the colorful
annuals and perennials in the garden.
Children will be inspired by colorful
fun plants, insect and animal activity,
plus enjoy exploring simple, natural
materials provided in the “Nature’s Art”
area. Gain a few ideas for creating fun
in your backyard from our tree house
made out of reclaimed construction
materials. Children’s imaginations will
soar as they gain a greater appreciation
for nature.
Children’s Discovery Benches
Hands-on activities, games, books, and
puzzles fill the Children’s Discovery
Benches located in the Children’s
Classroom.
Open Tuesday through Friday based on
staff availability.
September through June, 2:00-5:00pm
Saturday Morning Storytime
Brookside Gardens Volunteers
Participate and listen to nature and
seasonal stories that will encourage a
child’s imagination and creativity. Each
week, a different story will be read
followed by a hands-on craft.
Saturdays, October 2-December 11
Ages 3-6, 10:00am
Fee: Free; no registration required
Visitors Center Children’s Classroom
Flower Buds
This once-a-month series will meet
the second Monday of every month. We
will feature gardening activities, stories,
crafts and garden walks for children
ages 3-5 with a parent.
Course number 120853
Monday, September 13, 10:30-11:30am
Course number 120854
Monday, October 11, 10:30-11:30am
Course number 120855
Monday, November 8, 10:30-11:30am
Course number 120856
Monday, December 13, 10:30-11:30am
Course number 120857
Monday, January 10, 10:30-11:30am
Course number 120858
Monday, February 14, 10:30-11:30am
Fee: $3.00 per child (adult free);
registration required
Visitors Center Children’s Classroom
Workshops and Classes
Farmer’s Market Cooking Class with
Tiny Chefs
Aspiring little chefs will learn the basics
of cooking using fresh vegetables and
fruits to create bake and no-bake dishes
in this delicious offering. Children aged
5–7 gain greater knowledge of food
ingredients and cooking techniques
while broadening their personal tastes
and creating a finished edible product.
Children will also play and learn about
nutrition and food safety through
interactive games and activities.
Course number 121349
Tuesday, September 14, 10:30-11:30am
Course number 121350
Friday, October 15, 10:30-11:30am
Course number 121351
Tuesday November 2, 10:30-11:30am
Fee: $30.00, FOBG: $28.00;
registration required
Visitors Center Children’s Classroom
University of Maryland Master
Gardeners Grow It Eat It – Salad Box™
Here’s a fun project for you and your
child to do together! Just before the
school year begins, learn how to
improve your health and your child’s
health by growing your own fresh
organic salad! Let the Master Gardeners
from the University of Maryland show
you how to construct, build and plant
your own wooden Salad Box™ planter.
Afterwards, enjoy a tasty sampling of
what you will be growing! Your new
planter will measure approximately 21”
x 15” and easily fit on a deck, balcony,
or front stoop. Fee includes building
supplies, soil and seeds.
Course number 120899
Saturday, August 28, 10:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 8-12
Fee: $25.00, FOBG: $23.00;
registration required
Visitors Center Children’s Classroom
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Children’s Entertainment:
Richmond Indigenous Gourd
Brookside Nature Center
Learn how pioneers processed and

Day
Saturday, September 18
11:00am-4:00pm
It’s an “Adventures with Food”
Children’s Day, a free annual
special event at Brookside Gardens.
Learn about fruits and vegetables,
participate in a variety of hands-
on activities, and listen to a
special band whose musicians use
hand-made, home grown gourd
instruments! Learn where your
food comes from, see a “gourd
petting zoo,” plant a salad, play
games and have lots of fun! Please
bring a can or non-perishable food
item to donate to our local food
bank. Check in at the information
tables to obtain your “passport” for
a schedule and map of the day’s
events.
Orchestra
Featuring original music played on
handmade instruments made from
locally grown gourds, the Gourd
Orchestra plays its own brand of
paleolithic lounge music – mixing
past with present, rhythm with
melody and chaos with order.
Shows at 12:00pm & 2:00pm
Crafts, Activities, and Displays
(ongoing from 11:00am-4:00pm):
Montgomery County Beekeepers
Association
See a live bee hive and learn
about the honeybee plus other
very important pollinators. Try on
a beekeeper’s suit and play the
“Pollination Game.”
Botanical Art Society of the
National Capital Region
BASNCR artists will provide an
assortment of fruit and vegetable
images for our young visitors to paint
or color.
stored food crops. See if you can
make your own corn meal with a
mortar and pestle.
Story Time
An inspiring story every hour at
11:30am; 12:30pm; 1:30pm; 2:30pm &
3:30pm.
Grow a Mini Salad Garden
It’s not too late to grow vegetables!
Plant your own “mini-salad” to grow
and harvest later this fall.
Face Painting
Pick out your favorite fruit or
vegetable design to show off on your
cheek or hand.
Plus… play our Fruit and Veggie Bingo
game and complete a Food Geography
Scavenger Hunt.

Photo: James Allen

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Ready, Set, Grow: A Fall Vegetable Course number 121050
Container Garden Friday, October 22, 4:00-6:00pm
Lynn Richard, Brookside Gardens Staff Ages: 7-12
Did you know broccoli has as much Fee: $14.00, FOBG: $12.00;
calcium as milk? Or that brussels registration required
sprouts are high in Vitamin K and Visitors Center Children’s Classroom
Vitamin C. They are also high in folic
acid and fiber. Come plant and learn Children’s Fall Natural Garden Craft
more about these healthy nutritious Days Workshops
veggies. Choose broccoli or brussels Lynn Richard, Brookside Gardens Staff
sprouts as your main veggie to grow Celebrate the fall season with the
and then add a companion leaf crop of gardens’ harvest of flowers, leaves
lettuce or spinach. Yum, yum! and herbs. Choose a convenient day
Course number 120949 to enroll your child in our Fall Natural
Thursday, September 9, Garden Craft Days Workshops. This
10:30am-12:00pm week, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday,
Ages: 6-11 between the hours of 4:00-6:00pm,
Fee: $22.00, FOBG: $20.00; children can choose 4 out of 6 different
registration required. fall craft ideas to make. All materials are
Visitors Center Children’s Classroom supplied. Some example crafts include:
a Scented Sachet, Leaf Print Bandana,
Festive Pumpkin Carving Workshop Beeswax Candle, Pressed Flower Note
Lynn Richard, Brookside Gardens Staff Card or Bookmark, Seed Packets and
Create your own fabulous pumpkin! Soap.
We will supply the tools, carving ideas Course number 121051
and tips so your pumpkin will be ready Tuesday, November 16, 4:00-6:00pm
just in time for Halloween. Play a few Course number 121299
pumpkin games, plus taste a few savory Wednesday, November 17, 4:00-6:00pm
pumpkin treats!
You’re Invited To A
Garden Tea Party
Marina St.Clair, Tea Party Hostess
Fanciful tables, tea, and treats will
brighten children’s eyes when they
come to Tea. Children will learn the
history of Tea, proper tea etiquette,
socialize, and afterwards play
flamingo croquet weather permitting.
Dress-up is encouraged.
Course number 120955
Sunday, August 29, 2:00-3:30pm
Course number 121000
Sunday, September 12, 2:00-3:30pm
Course number 120999
Sunday, October 3, 2:00-3:30pm
Ages: 6-10
Fee: $22.00, FOBG: $20.00;
registration required
Visitors Center Children’s Classroom
Photo: James Allen
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Course number 121300
Thursday, November 18, 4:00-6:00pm
Ages: 7-12
Fee: $15.00, FOBG: $13.00;
registration required
Visitors Center Children’s Classroom
Children’s Holiday Natural Garden
Craft Days Workshops
Lynn Richard, Brookside Gardens Staff
Choose a convenient day to enroll your
child in our Holiday Natural Garden
Craft Days Workshops. This week,
Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday,
between the hours of 4:00-6:00pm,
children can choose 4 out of 6 different
holiday ornament and craft ideas to
make. All materials are supplied. Some
example crafts to choose from include:
Thistle Reindeer Ornament, Money
Plant Guardian Angel, Applesauce and
Cinnamon Ginger Man Ornament,
Golden Pear Apple and Holly Leaf
Printed Wrapping Paper, Pinecone and
a Thistle Owl Ornament. These make
lovely gifts and keepsakes.
Course number 121052
Tuesday, December 14, 4:00-6:00pm
Course number 121301
Wednesday December 15, 4:00-6:00pm
Course number 121302
Thursday December 16, 4:00-6:00pm
Ages: 7-12
Fee: $15.00, FOBG: $12.00;
registration required
Visitors Center Children’s Classroom
Sweet Pea Valentine’s Workshop
Lynn Richard, Brookside Gardens Staff
Listen to a wonderful Valentine’s
story, Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch,
design and sponge-paint a clay pot
planted with sweet peas, plus make
a Valentine’s card to give to someone
special.
Course number 121054
Thursday, February 10, 4:30-6:00pm
Ages: 7-12
Fee: $10.00, FOBG: $8.00;
registration required
Visitors Center Children’s Classroom
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Garden of Lights
Winter Walk-through Holiday Light Display
November 26, 2010 - January 9, 2011

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