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A Bit of VNLA History -
1964-2005/ Part One
Dear Fellow VNLA Members & Friends,
VNLA Twilight Gatherings
Recap
I hope by now, the hectic pace of spring has subsided to perhaps a still busy, but not head-spinning
pace. Regardless, summer is here and as always in Vermont, can feel fleeting. So any chance you get VPOC -Green Mountain
to relax and soak up the moment, I hope you take and enjoy. Habitat for Humanity
Fall Project
My version of taking time out, turned into a bigger adventure than planned. I am currently dog- With Deep Sadness
sitting, so thought a walk in the woods would do us both some good. We headed out as we’ve done
Calendar of Events
before up a wooded trail happy to be out of the blazing hot sun. Tico, the dog, bounding through the
woods, weaving in and out of sight, but always returning to view, was clearly having fun. And I Leonard’s Clippings 11
enjoyed watching the carefree runs and quick turns he takes to investigate new, intriguing smells. It
was quiet, but for the slight jingle of his collar, which thankfully he had, as that was my GPS. The Lab 14
Observations from
UVM Diagnostic Lab
I could go on about how lovely and enchanting these nature trails can be tucked into places
unexpected, but think you can envision them well. The truly unexpected came when I found myself Vermont Pesticide Rules
knee deep in mucky water, surrounded by cattails yelling “Tico” over and over. All I could see were
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reeds moving and the occasional black tail wagging fiercely. This was not the kind of ‘relaxing and
Tips, Trends, Food for
soaking up of the moment” I had hoped for.
Thought . . .
But there I was, and yet found myself inquisitive about this nature around me. This wetland Garden Jewels of Mount
flora and fauna, had me intrigued. Imagine how dynamic this ecosystem. Tico knew, but I realized we Desert Island
were both intruding. Happy to say, I finally managed to reach for the collar and pull us both out from
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the jungle. Top Ten Tips to Better
Know Your Business’
My point is, discovery. Our landscapes bring us curiosity, and wonderment among a million other Business
things. This gratitude and curiosity, quest for preservation and a look into the ecology of landscape Member Profile -
practices is all about Larry Weaner’s approach. We are lucky to have him as our keynote speaker for Red Wagon Plants
the Summer Meeting on August 1st. I hope and look forward to seeing you all there!
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Wait! What? Since When
You are also encouraged, to SPREAD THE WORD!! Not only about our gatherings and meetings, but
are Shade Gardens
the VNLA in general. Word of mouth is the way to do it. Nothing speaks louder than shared Boring?!
experiences and relationships. We all know the importance of community to help grow our business,
so let’s help grow our VNLA!
Speaking of getting involved, the Volunteer Project Outreach Committee is working on another
project with Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity on a site in Milton. The committee is gearing up
for installation this fall, so please consider participating. For more information contact me!
Cover Photo: by Dick Conrad.
Asticou Gardens, Mt. Desert
Until next time,
Island, ME. Raked paths
culminate at the Great Pond
surrounded by elegant evergreens
and azaleas. See the article on
Ashley page 19 by Judith Irven.
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VNLA Twilight Gatherings Recap
by Kristina MacKulin
Our June 19, 2019 a grounds and the building were beautiful and I highly
encourage you to stop by and take a stroll through the
twilight gathering
gardens.
was a garden tour at
the Vermont Zen
Center in Shelburne,
VT. It was very well
attended, considering
it began with some
rain but by the end of
the tour the rain had
cleared away.
www.greenworksvermont.org
888.518.6484
VNLA members and friends enjoy the VT Zen Center gardens (photos on
left); Cobble Creek Nursery tour (above photos).
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The VNLA Volunteer Project Outreach Committee
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity - Fall Project!
by Ashley Robinson
Hi Folks! Here is an update with the latest We can’t make this happen without the help of
developments from the VPOC desk. many hands. SO we’re starting to gather a list of
materials and will be asking for volunteers to help
The Committee is honing in on a final plan
with the installation slated for Thursday
for 24 Railroad Street, Milton and it will
October 3, 2019.
be on view at the Summer Meeting and
Trade Show on August 1st. The
One of the greatest feelings is being able to
construction team with Green Mountain
participate in projects for the benefit of our
Habitat For Humanity has been working on
community. Our success and future is dependent
the house. Together with homeowner Above: Isaiah Carbonneau, Hannah Kilburn, on participation, on whatever level! For more
participation, they’re nearing the end. Austin Turco, Ashley Robinson and Pamelia
information, or to be added to the list of
Final grading is in the works and our Smith at the VTC design review.
Below: The GMHH Milton site. committee members actively involved, please
committee has had some input.
contact me: arobinsonld@gmail.com or
802-922-1924
Recently the committee gathered to review
plans and the work of three VTC Meanwhile, if you think you have materials to
Landscape Design students: Hannah donate (plants, stone, lumber, soil etc) or ways to
Kilburn, Isaiah Carbonneau & Austin contribute, please let us know! A list of
Turco. The final plan and ultimate materials will be available at the Summer
landscape installation will be the result of Meeting August 1 and we will also be posting it
impressive collaborative efforts among on our website. Please consider a contribution
students, committee members, and YOU! and THANK YOU!!
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With Deep Sadness . . .
It is with deep sadness that I share the in 1964. They made their home in Fairfield,
CT until moving to Thetford Center in 1967.
Sandy Anderson
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 13-14, 2019 September 16, 2019 October 29, 2019 January 9-10, 2020
New Directions in the Montreal Botanical ELA Webinar: Climate Chnage 31st Annual Landscape
American Landscape 2 Day Garden Tour and its Effects on Trees and Symposium
Intensive Design Workshop Green Mountain Horticulture Their Relationships to Insects New Directions in the
Staten Island, NY Tours/VNLA 12:30-1:30 pm American Landscape
www.ndal.org/upcoming-ndal- Dr. Leonard Perry www.ecolandscaping.org/events/ Bryn Mawr College
events/ PO Box 735 list/? Bryn Mawr, PA
Milton, VT 05468 tribe_paged=2&tribe_event_displ www.ndal.org/upcoming-ndal-
September 5-6, 2019 802-318-8453 ay=list events/
New Directions in the www.pss.uvm.edu/ppp/
American Landscape 2 Day CNtour19an.pdf November 14, 2019 January 16-17, 2020
Intensive Design Workshop VT Dept. of Environmental 31st Annual Landscape
Staten Island, NY September 17, 2019 Conservation Watershed Symposium
www.ndal.org/upcoming-ndal- VNLA Twilight Gathering Management Division New Directions in the
events/ Green Mountain Compost Natural Shoreland Erosion American Landscape
Facility Tour - 6:30 - 8pm Control Certification Program Connecticut College
September 7, 2019 Williston, VT https://dec.vermont.gov/ New London, CT
In Celebration of Trees w/ www.greenworksvermont.org watershed/lakes-ponds/ www.ndal.org/upcoming-ndal-
Dr. Michael Dirr lakeshores-lake-wise/nsecc events/
UMASS Amherst October 2, 2019
VNLA Twilight Gathering February 13, 2020
Amherst, MA
www.ag.umass.edu/landscape/ Oliver Seed Company VNLA Winter Meeting &
events/in-celebration-of-trees- Facility Tour - 6:30-8pm Trade Show
with-dr-michael-dirr Milton, VT UVM Davis Center
www.greenworksvermont.org Burlington, VT 05401
John Padua
991 Tyler Bridge Road, Bristol, VT 05443
phone/fax: 802-453-3889 / e-mail: cobcreek@gmavt.net
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LEONARD’S CLIPPINGS!
by Dr. Leonard Perry, UVM Horticulture Professor Emeritus
Some recent facts and highlights interim internal Dean is being sought.
Also as mentioned in a previous issue,
bee colonies to the UVM Catamount Farm
for research and education (and
from UVM:
Extension was folded back into the College pollination too!). Thanks to CVA and Plant
over a year ago, similar to the 1980’s and and Soil Science, UVM will be offering the
• UVM’s Sustainable Innovation
before, and after being a separate unit first beekeeping course to students in over
MBA has been ranked the top
since. The transition of deciding who is 50 years!
green MBA in the country.
doing what is still underway.
• In FY2018, $136 million in
PSS PhD student Alissa White and former
sponsored funding was awarded to
In Plant and Soil Science Department grad student Lily Calderwood were tapped
UVM faculty.
News: for their expertise on climate change and
• The Huffington Post has rated
farming in the
UVM among the top 10 best places
For ECHO’s Leahy Center NYTimes
to go to college.
for Lake Champlain new (www.nytimes.com/
Energy Commons, ECHO 2019/04/30/dining/
In other UVM News, lots of
wanted to demonstrate farming-climate-
administrative changes:
green design techniques for change.html)
stormwater The Gund Institute for
management. UVM’s Environment at UVM
Stephanie Hurley, Associate announced $200,000 in
Professor of landscape Gund Catalyst Award seed
design who does research grants for five
on green stormwater interdisciplinary teams—
infrastructure, designed a three having PSS faculty.
series of “bioretention”
rain gardens to surround Stephanie Hurley (Plant
ECHO’s newly paved and Soil Science) will use
parking lot. iconic urban farms in
As reviewed in the last Dirt, Dr. Suresh Italy to explore sustainable agricultural
Garimella became UVM’s 27th This type of green infrastructure slows, design and planning. Working with UVM
president, effective July 1, 2019. He stores, and filters stormwater runoff and and Italian colleagues, Hurley will
was most recently Executive Vice acts as a buffer between the parking area investigate the design and benefits – both
President for Research and and Lake Champlain. They are planted ecological and social – of historic urban
Partnerships and the Goodson with various species of native vegetation farms to understand and inform future
Distinguished Professor of Mechanical that can tolerate both wet and dry site urban agricultural projects that are
Engineering at Purdue University. conditions. One system includes a dry culturally-engaging, environmentally
After six years, Provost David river bed design feature to evoke the sustainable, and stand the test of time.
Roskowsky has stepped down. natural systems that green infrastructure
Effective on April 15, Dean of the seeks to emulate in the built environment. Yolanda Chen (Plant and Soil Science)
College of Nursing and Health and Dan Tobin (CDAE) will study farmers’
Sciences Patricia Prelock was PSS Professor Deb Neher was an invited use of traditional and hybrid crop
appointed Interim Provost and Senior speaker at the 36th Brazilian Congress of varieties, and the impacts of these
Vice President. Nematology, Caldas Novas, Goiás, Brazil, decisions on insect and microbe
May 26-30 2019. Her talk: "Nematode biodiversity. Working with UVM and
As mentioned in a previous Dirt, CALS communities as ecological indicators of international partners in historically
Dean Vogelmann stepped down, ecosystem health”. significant regions in Mexico, the team
effective the end of June. A national will explore farmers’ motivations for
search for a replacement was Champlain Valley Apiaries is collaborating conserving traditional “landrace” crop
unsuccessful, so (as of this writing) an with University of Vermont to bring honey seeds, which can influence biodiversity
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and reduce farmers’ reliance on water, nature are beneficial. If you’re indoors, and rainfall patterns. These can be used
fertilizer and pesticide inputs. having a view of your yard as opposed to for centuries prior to weather data. “The
facing the wall, that makes a difference. At rings are thinner in years when it's dry and
Eric von Wettberg (Plant and Soil the same time, more is better. That’s one may not grow at all in stressful conditions
Science) and Travis Reynolds (CDAE) of the things that gives us more like drought …This is the first study to
will study seed and crop diversity confidence that we’re seeing a real cause- provide historical evidence connecting
among refugee farmers in Vermont. and-effect relationship. The bigger the human-generated emissions and drought
The team will explore seed access and dose of nature we give a person,
genetic diversity, and their effects on the bigger the effect we see in
adaption to Vermont’s changing them.” (Science Daily, Mar.12,
climate, farmer livelihoods, and 2019)
nitrogen and water use. Just 20 Minutes with Natural
Elements Lowers Stress.
In the last Dirt I mentioned our day
bus tour on September 16 to the University of Michigan
Montreal Botanical Gardens and researchers came out with a
Chinese lanterns display, a study (Frontiers of Psychology,
collaboration of myself and your April) that found that just 20
association. pss.uvm.edu/ppp/ minutes of exposure to nature
CNtour19an.pdf). Last year I thought significantly reduces cortisol
most had probably gone, so I might levels. (sciencedaily.com/
skip a year. Due to requests I offered releases/ Photo courtesy of Treehugger.com.
it, and we ended up with two buses! 2019/04/190404074915.htm) [in
So this year I wondered if there would addition to that in Green Talks…
at near-global scales between 1900 and
be much interest. As of this writing 20 to 30 minutes showed the greatest
2005…All the models are projecting that
mid-July, we once again have added a increase in de-stressing.] “Our study
you should see unprecedented drying
second bus, and only have 15 seats shows that for the greatest payoff, in
soon, in a lot of places…Many of the areas
left. terms of efficiently lowering levels of the
expected to dry out are centers of farming,
stress hormone cortisol, you should spend
and could become permanently arid. The
20 to 30 minutes sitting or walking in a
human consequences of this, particularly
place that provides you with a sense of
drying over large parts of North America
nature.” The study “provides the first
and Eurasia, will likely be severe, the study
estimates of how nature experiences
said.” (USA Today, 5/1/19) My take on this
impact stress levels in the context of
—perhaps we should be thinking more
normal daily life.”
about water-wise plantings, and
In another previous study on the effect of techniques (e.g. soil conditioning,
green exercise (activity in the presence of mulches), and irrigation in landscapes?
nature), improvements to self-esteem and
mood for less than an hour duration were
greater for the lower intensity green
Once again, a couple of great nature exercise (e.g., walking) compared to
studies that relate to our industry, more intense exercise (e.g., cycling).
thanks to Jennifer with Green Talks Such improvements decreased up to
(Ball Publishing e-newsletter), and a half day durations, then increased again
couple additional ones. To me the with half to full days of exercise.
bottom line is, Got Stress? Get Nature (Barton and Pretty, 2010, Environ. Sci.
(at least 30 minutes worth). Technol. 44, 3947–3955).
How Time in Nature Boosts Nature’s Climate Record—in Trees.
Children’s Academic Achievement (photo courtesy NASA, https://
and Healthy Development. climate.nasa.gov/news/2540) In another
A new paper that analyzes hundreds study related to a changing climate
of studies to show how nature impacts (Nature, 5/1/19), tree ring data going
learning in eight ways. Author Ming back hundreds of years is correlating
Kuo says, “Even small exposures to the effect of human activity on drought
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Greetings from Gardener’s Supply
Brian: “It really is about the personal relationships with our customers. Everything else is secondary.”
That’s been Brian’s motto over his 31 years in the wholesale industry. A Vermont Certified Horticulturalist,
Brian has in-depth knowledge of industry trends, plants, pricing, pest and disease identification and has a
keen sense for finding the plants you need for your projects. Brianm@gardeners.com
Chris: Responsible and committed, sharp with numbers and analysis, Chris is ready and attentive to your
questions and requests. A veteran with 11 years at Gardener’s Supply, he will be your primary contact for
e-mail communication, taking plant requests, writing up plant quotes, and will be the coordinator of our
new delivery program. Chrisr@gardeners.com
Lezlee: Lezlee Sprenger returns this year at the forefront of our sales office. A master gardener with
over 12 years of industry experience in garden and floral design, Lezlee owned her own landscape
company and has been a commercial customer of ours for years. Don’t hesitate to talk to her about plant
combinations, design and color, and installation specifics. Lezlees@gardeners.com
Commercial Division
Spring/Summer Commercial Hours
Weekdays 7:00am–6:00pm, Sat. 8:00am–6:00pm, Sun. 9:00am–5:00pm
The Clinic has received a lot of spring as the foliage is emerging and
repeated 2-3 times in the early season.
samples and reports of desiccation
injury and dieback in evergreens in There have been a lot of calls about a
addition to delayed leafing out of colorful and striking peach disease
several trees and shrubs as a result of (fungal pathogen-Taphrina deformans)
our long cold winter and slow to warm called peach leaf curl. This disease is
up spring. I was surprised by the common in cool wet springs causing
damage in evergreens since we had thickened and puckered pinkish/
such good snow cover, but we did have purplish growth on new leaves.
a few days of low temperatures, plus Fungicides are rarely warranted and by
the winter followed a stressful hot and the time you notice the disease it is too
dry summer, adding insult to injury! late. Later leaves produced are more
Above: Anthracnose on red maple. Missouri resistant to the pathogen so damage is
The spring was long, cool and wet Botanical Garden. Below: Peach leaf curl. Paul usually limited to the first new leaves
leading to a lot of early season fungal Bachi, University of Kentucky R and E Center, in the spring.
diseases including anthracnose in Bugwood.
maples, oaks, ash and sycamore. A similar disease caused by the same
Although more unsightly than genus, is oak leaf blister. Red oak is
damaging, if severe, the tree may particularly susceptible. The top part
defoliate in late spring only to flush of the leaf appears to be ‘blistered’ and
out new growth and recover. the leaf undersides appear hollow or
Symptoms include brown irregular concave.
spots or blotches that often follow
leaf veins or appear on leaf margins. Exobasidium gall, caused by the fungus
Spores are produced on the foliage Exobasidium vaccinii, is very prevalent
throughout the summer although this year on azaleas and
most infections are seen early in the rhododendrons. Pale green, pink, white
year. Shoots may also show fleshy galls develop on
blighting but this is not as leaves, branches or flower
common as the leaf parts. The disease is usually
symptoms. This disease not severe and galls can be
may result in total handpicked as soon as they
defoliation of sycamores. are noticed.
The fungi responsible for
the disease overwinter on On blueberry, the
fallen leaves so raking exobasidium fungus can
these in the fall is a good cause more serious damage
management option. with a leaf and fruit spot.
Spraying with fungicides is The damage can be severe
Oak leaf blister (Taphrina caerulescens)
rarely warranted and would and can render fruit
need to be done in early unmarketable.
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We had an interesting sample of a you are seeing a problem in a landscape
maple that died suddenly this spring tree or shrub, feel free to email pictures
after looking fine last summer. The (ann.hazelrigg@uvm.edu) or send a
landscaper cut the dead tree down and sample to the Plant Diagnostic Clinic at
brought in a sample of the trunk. I sent 63 Carrigan Dr., Burlington, VT 05405 or
pictures to a tree pathologist, and from call 802-656-0493.
the distinctive radiating stain pattern,
he surmised the disease was likely
maple sapstreak. This is a fungal
disease of the living sapwood caused by
the fungus Ceratocystis virescens,
and is considered to be one of the Above: Exobasidium gall on azalea. Missouri
most common fungal diseases in the Botanical Garden. Below: Exobasidium leaf and
Northeast forest. The pathogen fruit spot on Blueberry.
invades when the roots or lower
stem are mechanically damaged.
Typically, you would notice
thinning crowns before the tree
succumbs, but in this case, death
was rapid.
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Vermont Pesticide Rules
by Bethany Creaser, VT Ag Resource Management Specialist
part of your business. What you may not realize is that this may Obtaining a Vermont commercial pesticide license involves
mean you are subject to state and federal pesticide rules. This studying pesticide training manuals and then taking the
article will help you decide if these rules may affect you. appropriate pesticide exams. Once you obtain your pesticide
license, there are requirements for record keeping, providing
Before providing some information about state and federal information about the applied pesticides to your customers,
pesticides rules, it is first good to define what a pesticide is. A and continuing education credits to maintain your license.
pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended
for preventing, destroying, Growers
repelling, or mitigating any pest. A
As a horticultural grower, you may
pesticide may be a chemical
use pesticides to control pests in
substance (natural or man-made)
your greenhouse or nursery. If you
or a biological agent (such as a
are not using state or federally
virus or bacteria) used against
restricted use pesticides, you do
pests.
not need a pesticide license to
A pesticide is the general term and apply these products. But, use of
encompasses specific types of pesticides may mean you have to
pesticides such as insecticides, comply with the federal Worker
fungicides, herbicides, and Protection Standard (WPS).
repellents. A common
The WPS is designed to protect
misconception is that herbicides
employees who are occupationally
such as glyphosate (Round Up) are
exposed to pesticides and requires
not pesticides, when in fact, they
employers to provide pesticide
are.
safety training. It aims to reduce
Now, let’s look at how these pesticide exposures for workers
pesticide rules may affect you. and their families. It applies to
farmworkers, and those that work
Landscapers, Arborist, and in a forest, nursery, or greenhouse
Turf Specialists that produces agricultural plants.
One of the services you may offer
Some of the requirements of the
to your customers is pest control.
WPS are:
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you offer involves the use of ANY • people stay out of treated
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customers’ property, that makes application;
you a commercial pesticide • proper protective gear for
applicator and requires a state of
applicators;
Vermont pesticide applicator’s
license. • access to supplies for routine
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applying products such as Round • annual safety training to
Up or Preen, natural or organic reduce take-home residues;
products, products made of • access to information about
essential oils, animal repellents, or pesticides used onsite;
products you can purchase at your
• age limits for applicators;
local hardware store. If the product
is being applied on your • employers to keep records of
customers’ property to kill, all pesticide applications; and
control, or repel a pest, it is a • protections from retaliation
pesticide and you are a commercial and discrimination.
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tips & trends, food for thought…
7. Including food in landscapes of all 1. Use fine-tipped tweezers or tick remover and firmly grasp
the tick close to the skin. Avoid touching the tick with your
1. Thoroughly wash your hands and the bite area.
Wash your hands with soap and water or use an
sizes.
bare hands. alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are
2. With a steady motion, pull straight up until all parts of the not available.
tick are removed. 2. Clean the tick bite with soap and water or use an
8. Giving back with gardens. 3. Do not twist or jerk the tick. antiseptic such as iodine scrub or rubbing alcohol.
3. Watch for symptoms of tick-borne diseases.
4. Dispose of a live tick by putting it in alcohol, placing it
9. Growing all types of plants indoors. in a sealed bag/container, wrapping it tightly in tape or
flushing it down the toilet. Never crush a tick with your
“Symptoms of disseminated Lyme disease
10.Investing in furniture that will last.
fingers.
can occur days to months after the initial
DO NOT use petroleum jelly, a hot match, nail polish, or infection”
other products to remove a tick. —Vermont Department of Health
These methods are not effective.
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Garden Jewels of Mount Desert Island
By: Judith Irven, VCH; Photographs: Dick Conrad
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reminiscent of the preeminent English Joseph Curtis Finally, to ensure his wishes would be
designer, Gertrude Jekyll. honored, he created an endowment
Back in 1880 Joseph Curtis purchased the
trust, naming his great friend, Charles
As you stroll south there are raised beds steep rocky hillside across
Savage, as the sole trustee.
edged in massive blocks of local pink from Northeast Harbor known as the
granite which are home to Beatrix Farrand
more flowers, while a small Beatrix Farrand was
pond evokes the wilder a pioneering woman
landscape of Acadia. landscape architect who,
Finally at the southern tip during her long career,
of the garden look for the designed an array of
hidden gate in the wall. This noteworthy properties,
leads to a rustic mountain including the famous
path to Eliot Mountain Dumbarton Oaks in
offering a spectacular view Washington D.C..
across the sea and nearby Her parents owned a large
islands. I wonder—was this estate on Mount Desert
the view that inspired Island known as Reef
Charles Savage as he Point, and it was here
created the Japanese Sand she would design her own
Garden at Asticou? extensive gardens. She
Drawing Back the Curtain created the Reef Point
of Time gardens in part to showcase
many very special trees and
Sometimes the story
shrubs given to her
surrounding the creation of
by Charles Sargent, her
a garden adds
former teacher and mentor
immeasurably to our
and director and plant
enjoyment of the garden
breeder at Boston's
itself. This is certainly the
famous Arnold Arboretum.
case with the gardens of
Mount Desert Island. It is John D. Rockefeller Jr.
the story of Charles Savage John D. Rockefeller Jr., the
and his three special only son of Standard Oil
friends, and the incredible founder J.D. Rockefeller Sr.
events that connected had his own successful
them. business career. At heart
Charles Savage however he was a
Top photo: A beautiful pot among the flowers at Thuya Garden. philanthropist, supporting
Charles Savage was a life-
Bottom photo: Thuya Gardens are home to many colorful flowers. a vast array of social,
long native of Northeast
scientific and artistic
Harbor and innkeeper of the
Asticou Terraces and created the Asticou causes.
family-owned Asticou Inn. By all
accounts he was a dapper man Terrace Trail. This beautiful stone JDR Jr. and his wife Abby were also true
who mingled comfortably with the well- staircase interspersed with scenic garden lovers, and in 1926 they
heeled visitors to Northeast Harbor— pavilions, runs from sea level to the commissioned their neighbor Beatrix
people who resided in Boston for most of upper reaches of his property where he Farrand to design a beautiful garden for
the year but, during summer’s heat, built a rustic retreat called Thuya Lodge their Mount Desert Island property.
retreated to Mount Desert Island. (for Thuya occidentals, his beloved native
And it would not be long before Charles
white cedars).
Charles Savage was also a self-taught but Savage also counted JDR Jr. among his
very skilled landscape designer. And Then, as a gift for future generations, in special summer friends.
among his very special summer friends 1905 he bequeathed his entire property
And, as we shall see, it was this
he counted two well-known and to become ‘a public preserve for the quiet
relationship that resulted in the creation
respected landscape architects, Joseph recreation of the people of Northeast
of both Asticou and Thuya Gardens.
Curtis and Beatrix Farrand. Harbor and their summer guests’.
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Two Gardens are Born swampy land he owned at the head of the
Thus the strange turn of events in 1955
Northeast Harbor inlet into a brand new
resulted in the creation of two beautiful
Suddenly, in 1955, out of the blue, the
garden as a home to these special plants.
new gardens which to this day are home
tranquility of Mount Dessert Island was
Amazingly JDR Jr. agreed to finance
for Beatrix Farrand’s plant collection.
shattered, with a disastrous wildfire that
everything! Today, along with the personal garden she
then caused a sudden increases in
designed for John and Abby Rockefeller,
everybody’s taxes. Beatrix, realizing she For almost a year Charles worked
no longer had the means to properly obsessively on the mammoth undertaking all three gardens are now lovingly
maintained by the Garden and Land
maintain her home, decided to sell Reef that resulted in Asticou Azalea Garden.
Preserve.
Point. First he oversaw the extensive site
preparation—draining the swampy land, So, whenever you have occasion to
She also knew she could not bear to
creating rocky waterways and finally visit the beautiful Maine coast, plan an
witness her beloved gardens
excavating what would become the Great extra day to visit the very special gardens
descend into decline. So, in a single
determined move, she resolved to destroy Pond. Then he supervised as hundreds of of Mount Desert Island. You will not be
full size trees and shrubs—evergreens, disappointed!!
everything, including all the rare plants
azaleas and more—were dug at the
that had been given to her by Charles Together Judith Irven and her husband,
Farrand property and replanted
Sargent. Dick Conrad, nurture a large garden in
at Asticou. Goshen, VT. Judith is a landscape designer
After hearing about Beatrix’s
As the year wore on Charles realized and VT Certified Horticulturist. She also
precipitous decision to destroy all her
that, with Farrand's extensive perennial teaches Sustainable Home Landscaping for
beautiful plants, Charles Savage was
collection, he needed additional land. the UVM Master Gardener Program. She
utterly devastated.
So he turned to the Curtis estate (where writes about her VT gardening life at
Then his thinking side took over. He fortuitously he was the trustee), www.northcountryreflections.com. You can
approached his good friend, JDR Jr., developed the new design and then reach Judith at judithirven@gmail.com.
suggesting that they purchase the entire oversaw the remaining planting of what
Reef Point plant collection. Furthermore, was to become the new Thuya Garden.
Charles proposed transforming the
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CONGRATULATIONS to VNLA member Julie Rubaud, owner of purchased grows into something of even greater value. As an
Red Wagon Plants for being selected by the Small Business example, a $4 tomato plant can turn into $40 worth of
Administration as the 2019 Vermont Woman-Owned tomatoes. And your customers develop a feeling of pride and
Business of the Year!!! Below is a reprint of an article that ran accomplishment,” said Rubaud
in the Vermont Business Magazine on July 4, 2019. This article
is reprinted with their permission. It was in 2007 when she
started retailing and the
In 2005 a professional business took off. Her
gardener was having annual sales have
trouble coming up with a increased by an average
name for the small of 14 percent each year
business she was since. Today the business
starting. Nothing has 25 seasonal
seemed to excite her or employees, nine
capture her greenhouses and sells
imagination. But one day year round. Rubaud
while in a movie theater, believes she is fortunate
her then eight-year-old in that many of her
daughter Louissa noticed employees return to Red
the film’s production Wagon Plants year after
company was Red Wagon year, a trait not
Entertainment. She commonly associated
asked her mother “Why with seasonal work.
don’t we name it that?” Julie Rubaud loved the idea and named
her startup Red Wagon Plants. Her daughter went home and For her continued growth, Rubaud’s nursery is being recognized
drew the first version of the logo of a little girl pulling a wagon by the Small Business Administration, naming Red Wagon
full of plants. For 14 years the nursery on Shelburne Falls Road Plants the 2019 Vermont Woman-Owned Business of the Year.
in Hinesburg has been growing and selling a variety of plants During the selection process for the award, the SBA also
and flowers year-round. approached Rubaud about applying for its annual Emerging
Leaders Program. She applied and was accepted into the free
Rubaud grew up in a home with vegetable gardens and a seven-month program where she is developing a three-year
greenhouse, so it was natural to pursue gardening as a career. strategic growth plan to grow her business.
When the business launched, it started small and only operated
from April to June. The business consisted of three small Continuing education and community outreach have long been
greenhouses selling wholesale to a select clientele. One of her a part of Red Wagon Plants’ business model. She recently added
first high-value clients was Healthy Living Market and Café in a classroom, which is built inside one of the greenhouses to
South Burlington. Healthy Living is an independently owned conduct numerous workshops, such as Planting for Summer
natural foods market. Salads and Preserving the Tomato Harvest. Rubaud has held
workshops for several years, but has seen an increase in
We always want to sell what we consider the best, and Red demand as more and more people are choosing to grow their
Wagon is just that,” said Katy Lesser, owner and founder of own herbs and vegetables. Throughout the years, the business
Healthy Living. “It’s been a joy and honor to work closely with has made significant financial and in kind contributions to a
Julie over the years. I consider her a trusted partner. number of organizations, including the Shelburne Community
School PTO, Vermont Community Garden Network and the
Today Healthy Living is one of 35 locations Red Wagon Plants Burlington Area Community Gardens.
sells too. Rubaud’s edible plants (herbs, tomatoes, vegetables)
can be found at City Market, Gardeners’ Supply and many other “Red Wagon is known as a place where people have a fun,
hardware stores, grocery stores and garden centers. family-like work environment. The mission of the business is to
help people succeed in the garden and to help employees
“This is a small business with a big impact. It’s an example of a succeed in their work lives,” said Rubaud.
business that turns consumers into producers. What is
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THE PLANT LOUNGE
wiry stems, hairy leaves and bodacious blooms. . .
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Ligularia ‘Bottle prefers part to full shade and
Rocket’ (Leopard Plant) moist soils. This grass can reach
heights of 1-1.5’ tall and has a
This perennial prefers very
spread of about 2’. Hardy
moist soils and can benefit
perennial in Zone 5-9
from regular deep watering in
the hot summer months. This Astilboides tabularis (Shieldleaf)
variety has dark green toothed
This unique perennial requires
leaves that grown in rather
part to full shade and consistently
dense clumps. It can reach
moist soils. The large round
heights of 2.5’-3’ tall and has a
saucer-like leaves can reach
spread of 2’ -2.5’ Golden
diameters of 2’ or more. The
flowers appear on purplish
leaves grow on single stalk that
stems in mid-summer. Hardy
form a large clump which can have
perennial in Zones 4-8.
a spread of 2’-3’ and reach
Hakonechloa macra heights of 3’-4’ tall. In
‘Aureola’ (Japanese early summer, a large stalk
Forest Grass) emerges and bears white flowers. Hardy perennial in
Zones 5-7
This shade loving grass
has a graceful drooping
form. The long, thin, Photos taken by Marie P. Limoge, Andrew Swan or
bright yellowish-green Kristina MacKulin.
leaves add a pop of color
to any shade garden. It
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