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Garden LeafletVolume 13/1, Winter 2016
In This Issue2015 Event Recap 1
Notes from the Director 2
Completed Garden Projects 2
Future Garden Projects 3
Announcements 4
Garden Gala and Sponsors 5
Article: What’s Old is New 6
Photos from 2015 Gala 7
The Language of Flowers 8
HHG Trip to Asheville! 8
Art in the Garden 9
Free! Lunchtime Learning 9
Upcoming Workshops 10
Thank You Donors! 11
Garden Director: Robert McDuffie
Education & Outreach Coordinator: Stephanie Huckestein
Horticulturists: Paul Chumbley and Lisa Lipsey
Event Assistant:Colleen Beard
Woody Plant Curator: Dr. Alex Niemiera
Herbaceous Plant Curator: Dr. Holly Scoggins
Department Head, Horticulture: Dr. Roger Harris
Newsletter Design: Sarah Gugercin
The Hahn Horticulture Garden is located on Washington Street on
the campus of Virginia Tech
Phone: (540) 231-5970 Email: [email protected]:
www.hort.vt.edu/hhg
Mailing address:Hahn Horticulture Garden200 Garden Lane
(0915)Virginia TechBlacksburg, VA 24061
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via email, please contact us by phone or email- it won’t hurt our
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2015 Event RecapStarting on August 1st and running through the
end of September, we had our first-ever outdoor garden exhibit
called, Simply Elemental. It was a smashing success with over 300
guests on the opening day of the exhibit. During the two months of
the exhibit we saw a steady flow of visitors admiring and
photographing the art. Once the exhibit was over, one piece
remained in the Garden. Rosaline, one of the four cows, now stands
comfortably in the Meadow Garden lazily waiting for spring. She was
created by Diane and Dave Relf and given to the Garden as a gift of
Dr. T. Marshall Hahn.Several other workshops/lectures took place at
the Hahn, from Pumpkin Mania! to wreath-making with David Pippin.
We finished the year with what we hope to be an annual
event—Christmas at the Hahn. All in all, it was a very good
year.
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Notes from the Director2015 was an eventful year at the Hahn
Horticulture Garden. It began with Dr. Holly Scoggins stepping down
after serving as Director for twelve years. As I look around the
Garden, it would be difficult to overestimate all that she and her
staff had accomplished in those years. Sitting here in my office, I
realize that before she became Director, this building wasn’t even
here. There was no parking lot, no meadow garden, no Garden Gala.
All those involved in the Hahn Horticulture Garden owe her a debt
of gratitude for all her hard work and commitment. Many of the
things that we are now doing in the Garden, we build on the
foundations that she laid.
Completed Projects2015 started with the planning of a number of
improvement projects in the garden and I’m happy to say that we
completed most of them. Credit goes to our dedicated staff (Lisa,
Stephanie, Sarah and Paul), our part timers (Colleen, Bobby and
Joe), students in several classes, and of course, our volunteers.
We also can’t forget those who generously gave to support the
Garden, making funds available for these improvement projects. Here
are some of the projects we completed:• Newwebsite. Sarah Gugercin,
our webmaster, built our
new website from the ground up with input from the entire staff.
It is our goal to keep it current and useful.
• WalkwaytoPatioGarden. This was the work of Tom Martin’s
Hardscape and Materials Installation Class (Hort 3664). The
students did a masterful job of creating a new handsome connection
from the main allee walk to the patio garden.
• PatioandWalkwaysinthenewEdibleGarden. Students in our
Landscape Construction class (Hort 3544) added to the existing
patio and then built a crushed stone walkway that meanders through
the garden.
• Streamgardenrenovation. This project, initiated by Holly
Scoggins, was completed just before the cold weather hit in
December. In a unique partnership between the University and a
private contractor (Southern Landscape Group) we were able to
completely clean out the pond, replace the pumps and skimmers and
get it running smoothly again.
• Irrigationsystemrenovation. Over the course of several visits
from Westlake Turf and Irrigation, LLC, we have renovated most of
the Hahn’s irrigation system as well and adding a few new lines
near Washington Street and Duck Pond Drive.
• NewbulbplantingsintheMeadowGarden. This project involved
getting rid of the buffalo grass down the center of the Meadow
Garden, replacing it with tall fescue, establishing new planting
beds in the lawn area and then planting a total of 19,000 bulbs in
the beds. The Turf Club of Virginia Tech did the work to remove the
buffalo grass and establish new turf, while Paul, Lisa, and our
student help, planted the bulbs. Even Tom Martin chipped in to
help. For the bulbs, we chose what we hope will be a perennial mix
of species tulips, muscarii and a dwarf daffodil. To plant them, we
tilled the soil, broadcast the bulbs and then covered it all with
4” of topsoil. The topsoil (25 yards) was a gift from a nearby
construction project off 460 less than a quarter mile from the
Garden. It was a great project for cooperation and coordination of
different individuals and groups. Paul deserves most of the credit
for this.
• NewbulbbedsonWashingtonStreet. These bulbs—all 6,000 of
them—were planted the old fashioned
New walkway to the Patio Garden
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Future Projects2016 should be another exciting year in the
Garden! We have some ambitious plans that are a mix of construction
and planting and should make a visible difference in the garden.
Here’s the short list:• MovingtheHahnPavilionsign. A former
student, Afton
Johnson, of Westview Companies out of Richmond, has the
University contract to install signs on Campus. The one in front of
the Hahn Pavilion is just not in the right place. So Afton said
that he would be happy to move it for us at no cost to a place
right on Garden Lane where it will be more visible.
• Lightingthegarden. We have plans to light the garden this
coming spring—just in time for weddings and the Garden Gala. The
plan is to work with SiteLight (an outdoor lighting company in
Richmond), Southern Landscape Group (Lynchburg) and some of our
undergraduate students to install a new lighting system to make the
garden more accessible and safe after dark.
• Newcircularpaving. If you liked the new circular paved areas
near the Patio Garden, you’ll be sure to like two new ‘circles’
that will be installed along the Allee Garden by our Landscape
Construction Class.
• Newannualplantings. Where you’ll see thousands of bulbs
blooming in April on Washington Street and in the Meadow Garden,
come May those will be planted with hundreds of annuals once the
threat of frost passes. These annuals are a gift from Jim Monroe of
Hort Couture,
a former graduate from the Horticulture Department. We’re
looking forward to working with Jim and getting these annuals in
the ground during the second half of May. And we’ll need all the
help we can get!
• EdibleGardenstructureandplants.Our plans are to build a
trellis over the patio in the Edible Garden and cover it with
edible vines. Also, we will be adding new edible plantings bordered
by boxwood given to us by Saunders Brothers Nursery.
There are a few more projects that we have in mind. But you’ll
have to come by the Garden to see them.
Proposed trellis for the Edible Garden.
way by Lisa, Paul and our volunteers with the help of Bobby
Nance and Joe Mills, our undergrad employees. This was Lisa’s
project and she managed it to a tee. Come springtime, the color
should stop traffic.
• Anewgroveatthestreamgarden. One of my first acts as Director
was to ask Paul to cut down a huge Cryptomeria japonica near the
Stream Garden. Even though it was one of the largest trees in the
garden, it had dumped tons of biomass into the stream and was the
principle culprit in clogging up the works. Once gone, we then set
about choosing what to replace it with. When Dan Benarcik from
Chanticleer visited us last winter, we walked through the garden
and I asked his opinion on what we should replace the Cryptomeria
with. His idea was to plant a grove of trees. So we followed his
lead and when it came time to establish the new bulb and annual
plantings on Washignton Street, there planted some 10 years before
were six beautiful Venus Kousa Dogwoods. Greg Miller of Willow
Springs Tree Farm sent a two-man crew with a tree spade and made
quick work of moving the six mature Kousa to the Stream Garden.
• Newplantlabels. We are in the process of replacing 3 or 4
generations of old plant labels in the Garden. So far, we have
accomplished round one of several rounds. Look for more in
2016.
Moving the Venus Kousa dogwoods
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Our Newsletter, Your InboxThe Garden Leaflet will be
transitioning from a printed direct mail newsletter to an email
newsletter in an effort to improve efficiency, reduce cost and
lessen our environmental footprint. It will also allow us to
increase publication frequency in order to keep you, our donors,
volunteers, members and advocates, informed and up to date on Hahn
Garden happenings. In the future, we will continue to print a
limited number of copies for those of you who do not have an email
account and for attracting new memberships.We are in the process of
setting up an email service through which our newsletter will be
sent. This should be in place by the next publication.
Hahn Horticulture Garden Annual MembershipsWe have made changes
to the timing of our annual memberships – you can now become a
member during any month of the year! Rather than all memberships
expiring at the end of July, your annual expiration date will be
the end of the month in which you join. We hope this makes it
easier for our members and donors. It is important that you provide
us with your email address, or mailing address if you do not have
email, and a phone number so we can send reminders prior to
expiring memberships. If you have any questions, or would like to
become a new member, please call me, Lisa Lipsey, 540-231-0473, or
email, [email protected] new added benefit when you join or renew
your membership is a one-year free subscription to Better Homes
& Gardens, compliments of The American Public Gardens
Association!
Our 2015 Summer interns left to ri
ght: Brendan Kelley,
Micah Smalley, and Michael Bolls
Announce
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Save the Date! The 12th Annual Garden GalaJune 11, 2016 5:30 to
9:00 p.m.Ticket request and sponsorship forms will be available at
www.hort.vt.edu/hhg
2015 Gala SponsorsPlatinum Sponsors
Elissa and Harrison Steeves, Blacksburg, VA
Aztec Rental Center, Inc., Blacksburg, VA
www.aztecrental.com
Gold SponsorsTreesPlease® (Ed Milhous), Haymarket, VA
www.treesplease.com
Jeff Francis, Moneta, VA
Grigg Design, Inc. (Steve & Juanita Grigg), Manassas Park,
VA www.gdiva.com
Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association www.vnla.org
Nancy and Robert McDuffie, Blacksburg, VA
James River Nurseries (Mike & Susie Hildebrand), Ashland,
VA
www.jamesrivernurseries.com
Cole Nurseries, Inc. (Norman Cole), Pipestem, WV
Southern Landscape Group, Inc. (Mark & Merideth Maslow),
Evington, VA
www.soscapes.com
Steve and Audrey Hill, Blacksburg, VA
Silver SponsorsThomas Koontz Architect, PC,
Blacksburg, VA www.tkapc.com
Matthew Sensabaugh, Staunton, VA
Robert Lyons, Landenberg, PA
Paul and Sonya Westervelt, Arrington, VA
Brookmeade Sod Farm, Inc. (Louis & Ginger Brooking),
Doswell, VA
www.brookmeadesod.com
Shreckhise Nurseries (Danny & Matt Shreckhise), Grottoes,
VA
www.shreckhise.com
Saunders Brothers, Inc.(Robert Saunders), Piney River, VA
www.saundersbrothers.com
2016 Auction Item Preview
Just to get you excited about the next great Garden Gala
auction, two Wave Hill Chairs and a table will be offered
for bid. Wonderful and comfortable seating that will look great
in any garden,
the chairs are based on a design by the Dutch architect, Gerrit
Rietveld.
The 2015 Garden GalaThis past year was a wonderful year for
events at the Hahn. Thanks to the hard work of our staff, our
volunteers and the Virginia Tech Horticulture Club, the Garden Gala
was a great success. We had more people attend than ever before and
we raised more money than ever! Among the honored guests were all
four past and present Hahn Garden directors: Bob Lyons, Alex
Niemiera, Holly Scoggins and myself. Also in attendance were Elissa
and Harry Steeves, our Honorary Hosts and Dr. T. Marshall Hahn, our
Honorary Chair for the event.
Current director, Robert McDuffie with former directors Holly
Scoggins, Alex
Niemiera, and Bob Lyons
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What’s Old is NewWritten by Lisa Lipsey
Certainly the largest horticulture trade show on the East Coast,
the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) is held every year the
beginning of January. A normally cold and windy time, it is
exhilarating to enter the Baltimore Convention Center where over 7
acres are filled with all sorts of things green - trees, shrubs,
perennials, annuals, tropicals, epiphytes, bulbs, dwarf conifers –
plus water features, concrete, garden art, machinery, garden
furniture, soils, tools, rocks and pavers – all things
horticulture. As my travel companion Elissa exclaimed, “The smell
of chlorophyll is just magnificent!” It’s fun to be among so many
people passionate about plants. A community filled with optimism,
knowledge and a shared belief in the true value of horticulture is
inspiring.So what’s new this year? Although there were certainly
many new plants, overwhelmingly it was plants that have been
available for years, stalwarts in the garden that were most
prevalent and talked about. As Larry Shehan, sales representative
for Moon Nurseries, said, old is new and appreciating a shade tree
such as Acer rubrum ‘Red Sunset’ should not be forgotten among the
often inferior performing new varieties. Garden staples such as
nandina, boxwood, roses, native dogwood and redbuds, oaks, catmint,
hosta and ornamental grasses were found repeatedly in booths
throughout the trade show.
Ilex verticillata,WinterberryHollyIlex verticillata, Winterberry
Holly, made a colorful and repeat appearance. Although there are
some newer varieties, such as Ilex verticillata ‘Spriber’ Berry
Nice®, this deciduous holly has been a vital winter garden plant
for many years with berry colors in dizzying shades of red and
orange. Remember hollies are predominantly dioecious so you’ll need
at least one male to pollinate your females. Here’s a great
pollinator link:
www.skh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Winterberry-pollination.pdfAnd
for more information on our native winterberries, Mt. Cuba Center
has published a very good
article.www.mtcubacenter.org/images/PDFs-and-SWFs/2010-11_1.pdfNewness
or oldness comes not just with individual plants but also with how
plants are arranged in
the landscape and in our own gardens. One of the hottest new
books, Planting in a Post-Wild World: Designing Plant Communities
for Resilient Landscapes by Thomas Rainer and Claudia West,
promises an understanding of garden design based on function with
nature as a guide. This one is definitely on my “must read”
list.But don’t we love what’s new and different with the promise of
being better than parents or siblings? I want to briefly
My travel companion
Elissa exclaimed, “The smell of
chlorophyll is just magnificent!”
Chanticleer’s Dan Benarcik, Elissa Steeves, Peggy Montgomery of
American Beauties Native Plants, and Lisa Lipsey
Elissa with Lloyd and Candy Traven, Peace Tree Farm (breeders of
Lavendula x intermedia
‘Phenomenal’)
Elissa and Lisa with Greg Miller and Bob Hawthorne of Willow
Springs Tree Farm in
Radford, Hahn Garden Supporters
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mention a few great old plants, some with a new bent, that will
be available during The Horticulture Club and Hahn Garden Plant
Sale this coming April21st–23rd.
Magolia grandiflora‘KayParris’,SouthernMagnoliaI was raised with
the sweet scent of southern magnolia flowers. Evoking fond memories
of wading through the backwaters of Bayou Texar or holding my great
grandmothers hand strolling through Audubon Park, the scent of the
creamy white flowers is unique and intoxicating. ‘Kay Parris’ is a
smaller form of Southern Magnolia, reaching only 20’ high, &
comes from the collection of renown plant breeder, Pat McCracken.
Upright, fast growing, compact with good winter hardiness (zone
6-9), this selection is smaller yet has much larger flowers than
‘Little Gem’. Other distinguishing characteristics are wavy leaf
margins and pink new growth.
RosaOsoEasy®FragrantSpreader,GroundcoverRoseWhen breeding roses
for characteristics such as disease resistance or double flowers,
many times what roses have been historically grown for, fragrance
gets bred out. With Fragrant Spreader, the smell is back coupled
with a dwarf
rose that’s disease resistant. A great plant for covering banks,
it can spread to 5’ while only reaching 2’ high. This soft pink
& white single flowered rose won the 2012 Royal Horticultural
Society Award of Garden Merit.
Nandina domestica ‘HarbourDwarf ’andNandina
domesticavarleucocarpa,NandinaorHeavenlyBambooI’m not quite sure
why I dislike Nandina but I do. That said there are two varieties
that I do find pleasing for the color and texture of their foliage.
Unlike the garish red foliage of the much-overused ‘Firepower’,
‘Harbor Dwarf ’ is an excellent small evergreen with fine textured
leaves that have a subtle hint of red in the fall. The variety
leucocarpa is white-fruited reaching 5-6’ tall with pale green
leaves that lack any hint of red. Fruiting branches when cut last a
long time and are great for winter bouquets. Both ‘Harbor Dwarf ’
and leucocarpa are considered non-invasive cultivars of the
species. There are so many plants that have been around for years
that we should be considering for our own gardens because they are
reliable and beautiful. Come find some at The Plant Sale in April
along with some new ones!
Photos from the 2015 Garden Gala! Find more at:
http://tinyurl.com/15HHGgala
http://tinyurl.com/15HHGgala
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A Good Read: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa
DiffenbaughWritten by Lisa Lipsey
We all know the implied meaning of red roses but did you know
jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla) means desire, periwinkle (Vinca
minor) tender recollections, and the common thistle (Cirsium)
misanthropy? Desire, tenderness and distrust of people are woven
among the characters of Vanessa Diffenbaugh’s The Language of
Flowers. A book filled with sadness and tragic circumstance, all
that is true or beautiful is conveyed through flowers. After
emancipation, Victoria Jones, a child of the foster-care system,
finds her way to absolution through flowers and their meanings. She
has the ability to help others by creating floral arrangements that
reflect a belief in the possibility of change. For Earl whose wife
had lost her passion for life, Victoria arranges bright white
spider mums wrapped with tendrils of periwinkle. For Bethany
looking for lasting love, it is a bouquet of red roses almost
invisible among white lilac bound together with sprigs of
rosemary.
Although attributing flowers and plants with symbolic meaning
has origins in antiquity, it was during the Victorian Era when
secretive messages, especially feelings of love and desire, were
sent through flowers and their arrangement. Many lists and
dictionaries were compiled, and the one Diffenbaugh includes at the
end of her book is fun. Who knew that two of the most popular
flowers used in weddings today should not be given their historical
meaning? Hydrangea conveys dispassion and the most beautiful peony
anger. Perhaps a wild concoction of cosmos, alstromeria,
bougainvillea, and magnolia all intertwined with baby’s breath
would be more appropriate.For me, The Language of Flowers is one of
those rare books I was sad to finish.
Join the HHG on a three day garden adventure in
Asheville, NC April 15th-17thFeaturing:• The Biltmore House,
Gardens and Winery• The North Carolina Arboretum• Western North
Carolina Farmer’s Market• Native Plants Nursery• Two private
gardens$475 for Friends of the Garden and $500 otherwise
Learn more and register at: www.hort.vt.edu/hhg/events
http://www.hort.vt.edu/hhg/events
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Shows for 2016Mar - April Jennifer CarpenterMay - June Lisabeth
WeisbandJuly - August Bob LyonsSept - Oct Karen SewellNov - Dec
Karin TauberJan - Feb ‘17 Anne Hammond-Tooke
Lunchtime Learning Free Garden Walks and Talks!Held on various
Wednesdays (not every Wed.). All start promptly at 12:00 noon and
run from 30 minutes to one hour. Meet at the Peggy Lee Hahn Garden
Pavilion. No registration required. Parking passes available at
Pavilion for Visitors only, or stop at the Visitor’s Center on
Prices Fork to pick up a pass. Questions? Call (540) 231-5970.
Learn about Stadium Woodswith Rebekah Paulson, Executive
Director, Friends of Stadium Woods
March 16, 12:00—1:00 p.m.Stadium Woods is an exceptionally rare
urban old-growth forest located at the interface of VA Tech and the
town of Blacksburg. The predominantly White Oak 12 acre old-growth
forest contains more than 500 inventoried trees greater than 12”
dbh including more than 50 trees believed to be between 250-450
years old. At least 60 native plant species have been identified
and the woods support more than 80 species of birds.
Gardens of Japanwith Robert McDuffie
March 30, 12:00—1:00 p.m.Robert McDuffie will take us through
centuries of great garden design and share some of his experiences
from his last visit to Japan 10 years ago. For this Learn at Lunch
talk, he covers the history of Japanese gardens and highlights some
of the important gardens from each period. He will also address the
influences that have shaped the gardens. Note: this coming fall,
Robert will lead another tour to Japan as the Hahn Garden goes to
the Far East to explore these exquisite gardens. This talk will
give you a good idea of what to expect on the tour.
Plant Sale Preview!with Lisa Lipsey and Holly Scoggins
April 20, 12:00—1:00 p.m.Are you dying to know what the
Horticulture Club is selling at this year’s plant sale? Come to
this event the day before to get a preview. Holly Scoggins and Lisa
Lipsey will showcase this year’s must have annual, perennial, and
woody plants!
We also plan to do another Simply Elemental outdoor sculpture
exhibit this Fall!
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Workshops at the Hahn Join us for our educational programs this
spring. Become a Friend of the Garden and enjoy our member
discounts (visit our web site for a membership form).
Please preregister for these events! For more information, or to
register, contact Stephanie at [email protected] or (540)
231-5970.
ForuptodateinformationonallGardenevents,pleasevisitourwebsitewww.hort.vt.edu/hhg/events
Lavender 101with Ellen Reynolds of Beagle Ridge Herb Farm
Saturday, April 2, 2016 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Have you tried to grow
lavender but killed it instead. Let us take the mystery out of
Lavender and show you our tips and tricks to growing Lavender in
Southwest Virginia. Plants will be available for sale.$10 general
public / $5 Friends of the Garden (additional $5 off if you plan to
attend both lavender programs!)
Cooking with Lavenderwith Ellen Reynolds of Beagle Ridge Herb
Farm
Saturday, April 2, 2016 11:30 -1:00 p.m. Have you ever tasted
Lavender? Learn how to make sweet and savory treats with this
fabulous herb. Be sure to come hungry and try your hand at herbal
butters, sugars and appetizers you can whip up to impress your
guests. *Must pre-register by Friday, April 1. Workshop limited to
30 participants.$15 general public / $10 Friends of the Garden
(additional $5 off if you plan to attend both lavender
programs!)
The Right-Size Flower Garden: Exceptional Plants and Design
Solutions for Time-Pressed and Aging Gardenerswith Kerry Ann Mendez
of Perennially Yours
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 2:00 p.m. Change happens. Job demands,
kids, hectic schedules, aging bodies, and changing interests have
led to gardens that are not in balance with our lifestyle. Time for
some ‘editing’. This inspiring lecture provides easy-to-follow
right-sizing strategies, recommended no-fuss plant material, and
design tips for stunning year-round gardens that will be as close
to ‘autopilot’ as you can get…$10 general public / $5 Friends of
the Garden
Pre-registrationforworkshopsrequired.Clipformandmailtotheaddressbelow;orcall(540)[email protected].
Name: _____________________________________
Street: _____________________________________
City and State: _______________________________
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# Attending
Cost: General Public/
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Lavender 101 $10/5 Save $5 when you sign up for
both! $20/10
Cooking with Lavender $15/10
The Right-Size Flower Garden $15/20
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CHECK TO:Hahn Horticulture Garden at Virginia TechPeggy Lee Hahn
Pavilion (0915)200 Garden LaneBlacksburg, VA 24061
We will only contact you if an event is filled, cancelled, or if
we need to change the location.
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AMBASSADORJane & James FloydJeffery H. FrancisGrigg Design,
Inc.Mark & Meridith MaslowHarrison & Elissa SteevesSteve
& Audrey HillJames River Nurseries, Inc.McDufftours LLCThomas,
Margaret & Daniel TeatesVirginia Nursery & Landscape
Association
PATRON Bonomo’sJoan W. BordersGinger & Louis
BrookingPatricia CeperleyRobert LyonsSaunders Brothers, Inc. Matt
SensabaughShreckhise NurseriesSouthern Landscape Group, Inc.Thomas
Koontz Architect PC
GENERAL GIFTS AND PLEDGES (FY 2014-2015)Estate of Margaret T.
ChaseLinda & Charles GastonSteve & Catherine JacobsT.
Marshall Hahn Jr.Mike & Susie HildebrandJohnson Family
Trust
IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONSCole Nurseries, Inc.Riverbend NurseryProven
WinnersTetraSaunders Brothers, Inc.Willow Springs Tree Farm
BENEFACTOR K. Sue & John BerryJeff BowlingBarbara BuitJudith
& Peter ClarkeThecla & Lanier FrantzPaul & Ann
HluskoMiddle Atlantic Chapter American Rhododendron SocietyEdward
& Denise Munns
New River Valley Research Institute, Inc.Felice ProctorBrenda
& Don SchnellEd & Nancy ScottDouglas TorneTerry ToshRobert
WilsonFrank & Joan Woeste
IN MEMORY OF WAYNE K. SAWYER, BENNETT’S CREEK NURSERYSandra
& Kevin AlstonAmericanHortAuto Club EnterprisesLynn &
Joseph BarlowCooke’s GardensBrickman Group, Ltd.David’s
NurseryDesign North, Inc.Mike & Robin Dudley, Sr.E.O. Crawford
& Sons, Inc. dba Ethan AllenEastern Shore Nursery of VirginiaEP
Henry CorporationJohn E. Eure, Jr.Fair View Nursery, Inc.Ingelside
Plantation NurseriesFoxborough Nursery, Inc.Gates Custom Milling,
Inc.Goodson & AssociatesGreenForest Nursery, Inc.Grigg Design,
Inc.Hanover Farms Inc.David & Penney HolleyHorticulture
Management AssociatesBrittany Hudson & Brad Sorenson
IPPS Southern Region of North AmericaJ Frank Schmidt Family
Charitable FoundationJames River Nurseries, Inc.David R.
JohnsonMarshall’s Riverbank Farms, LTDMartin’s Nursery, IncLaura M.
MillerMcLamb Nursery IncorporatedJudith & Robert
MizelleCourtney R. NolanPanoramic Farm, IncBill & Linda
PinkhamPlant Development Services, Inc.Saunders Brothers,
Inc.Smithfield Farmland CorpDiane & Stephen SnellingerDwight C.
SchaubachJohn & Bonnie SimsSuffolk Materials, LLCTurf &
Garden, Inc.Turtle Creek NurseryWedgewood Garden Center
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IN MEMORY OF BOB WARHURSTEastern Shore Nursery of
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Individual, Couple, Senior, and Student Memberships on the
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attention of Robert McDuffie at [email protected].
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FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN 2015: INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE, SENIOR, AND
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