In this Issue
From the APGA Conference: Climate change & public gardens
New Classes & Events
Summer Garden Fair
Garden Feast coming next month: September 26th
New Memberships for Seniors, Students and Educators
10 days
until the next plant sale!
General Sale with Shade Plants
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Sale Books
now available in the Garden Bookstore
Gardener's Guide to Growing Salvias
Originally $19.95 / Sale $9.95
Healing Gardens
Originally $24.95 / Sale $12.95
Botanica A-Z
Originally $80.00 / Sale $46.95
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Love 'em or hate 'em, say some horticulturists of the prolific Crocosmia. A few types of over 400 cultivars spread so vigorously that they've given the entire genus the dreaded reputation of a weed. Then again, this profuse bloomer produces brightly colored flowers that sprout along the length of tall arching spikes filling the garden with late Summer color and providing ample fodder for the vase. Decide for yourself! Crocosmias can be found in the Rhododendron dell and in this month's In Bloom feature, complete with photos, plant profile and exact locations.
From the Executive Director
Dear Friends,
The last week of June is the standard time for the Annual Meeting of the American Public Gardens Association. Last summer it was here in San Francisco, and this year is was in Washington, D.C. Each year over the last few years there have been more and more sessions on the subject of climate change. And, I believe, "climate change" is the correct phrase, for while the entire planet as a whole is warming the local effects of that warming can cause locally observed variations of all kinds: colder, warmer, drier, wetter, windier…
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New Classes & Events
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Summer Garden Fair
Postpone your Saturday chores and come to the Garden to meet local experts, shop for garden treasures and have some Summertime fun.
Special Events
Don't miss the Garden Event of the Year
Save the date for Garden Feast!
Join us on Wednesday, September 26th from 11am – 2 pm, for a gala luncheon on the Great Meadow honoring Richard Goldman, with guest speaker, Julie Packard, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Enjoy sustainable delectables, a marketplace, and a silent auction while celebrating the bond between people and plants!
Artwork by Sylvia Gonzales
Tickets begin at $175. Tables of 10 are available beginning at $1,750. For tickets and tables, please contact Sam at (415) 564-3239, ext 304, or gardenfeast@sfbotanicalgarden.org.
For corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact Laura at (415) 564-3239 ext 307,
or ljason@sfbotanicalgarden.org
Membership
New Membership Categories at SFBGS
Are you a senior, full-time student or teacher?
SFBGS now has new membership levels to help you enjoy membership benefits and show your support for the Garden:
NEW MEMBERSHIP LEVELS:
- Senior (Individual, 62 and over) $50
- Senior Dual (for two people) $55
- Educator $45
- Student $35
THE BENEFITS:
- San Francisco Botanical Garden Visitor Guide
- Admission to the Annual Plant Sale and Members-Only Preview Sale
- Invitations to Members-Only Events (not included with Student Memberships)
- Subscription to our Members' Magazine, Leaflet
- Discounts on classes and seminars
- Discounts at SFBG Bookstore and Plant Sales
- Discounts at more than 75 Bay Area nurseries
- Free admission to nearly 200 botanical gardens and arboreta
- Free admission to California Horticultural Society Events
- The good feeling you'll have about supporting this Garden we all love!
If you'd like to join or renew your membership, please call the Membership Office at (415) 564-3239, ext. 303. Please direct any questions about these new categories to membership@sfbotanicalgarden.org.
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