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September 21, 2010   You are receiving this email because you requested it, if not, see the end of this email.
In This Email Update...
Plant of the Week:
Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas' (Chaparral Mallow)
A Class on Garden Lighting (Saturday, 9/18)
"Yes, It Is A Daylily!" (Saturday, 10/9)
Plant of the Week: 
Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas' (Chaparral Mallow)
Chapparal Mallow
Chapparal Mallow
Found in parts of California from Baja to the northern California coast, this fast growing upright native shrub puts on quite a show in summer and fall.  The shrub's arching branches are covered with gray-green leaves and many silvery pink mallow-like flowers.   It grows rapidly anywhere to a well branched sturdy shrub from 4-12' tall by 4-6' wide but can be kept smaller with pruning.   It should be pruned back once a year in the fall to keep it from getting leggy.  It prefers full sun and low water but is tolerant of other garden conditions including some shade and moderate water.  Birds like this plant as a seed source and for nesting and cover in the dense foliage. Butterflies like it as a nectar source.  It is hardy in our area. You might try using it as an informal hedge or stand alone specimen against a fence. 
 
 
 
 
Let Your Garden Shine!
Make the Ordinary Look Extraordinary!
A Class on Garden Lighting by the Urban Farmer
Tips and Techniques for Landscape Lighting

When:  September 18th, 10am - noon
Where:  Garden Center, Markham Nature Park and Arboretum,
             1202 La Vista Avenue, Conocrd, CA 94521 (map)
 
Also included: Rainwater Harvesting!
Enjoy a special presentation on how you can collect rainwater for use in your landscape
Would you like to add lighting to your garden?
Would you like to make your garden a pleasant and safe place to be after dark?

Kim Titus of Urban Farmer will give a class so you can learn the basics about garden lighting for safety, for use of the garden at night, and to highlight the drama of your landscaping and architecture.

Garden spaces can be magical at night . . . when light transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary!

In addition, Kim will give an introduction to rainwater harvesting. Urban Farmer is now stocking containers that are appropriate for this use and she will explain how it works and how it will benefit your garden.

FREE for MRAS members; Non-members $10 per person

Reservations required as space is limited. Please click on the link below to register or RSVP.
 
Please contact us if you need more information or it you have any questions about the event or how to register. Thank you for your attention and response, and we look forward to seeing you at the event.

Susana De Trapaga, Event Chair
Markham Regional Arboretum Society
info@markhamarboretum.org
925-681-2968
 
Yes, It Is A Daylily! ... Saturday, October 9th
           
DayliliesIn partnership with Markham Regional Arboretum Society, the Bay Area Daylily Society (BADS) is pleased to present
"Yes It Is A Daylily!". 

When:  October 9, 2010 10am
Where:  Garden Center, Markham Nature Park and Arboretum,
             1202 La Vista Avenue, Conocrd, CA 94521 (map)
 
This presentation is geared to show the many faces of daylilies other than the common red, yellow & orange flowers seen in most garden centers.   Also, learn how to grow and maintain these wonderful plants. 
 
Every attendee will receive a free daylily  There will also be a free drawing for a daylily valued at $50 or more  Daylilies will be available for purchase too. 
 
PRESENTOR:  Neal Richmond
Neal Richmond, a long-time Concord resident, has been growing daylilies for over two decades and served for 6 years as president of the Nor-Cal Daylily Group and 4 years as Vice President of the American Hemerocallis Society's Region 7, which is comprised of California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii.  He has also been a Garden Judge, Exhibition Judge and Instructor of Judges in daylily exhibitions and garden events.  
 
FREE for MRAS members; Non-members $10 per person. Space is limited
 
Please signup with Nancy Harvey by 10/4/2010 at 925-825-5076  or email: etandivad@aol.com 
 
Come and Visit the Nursery
Come visit us and let us help you make your summer garden complete... always room for one more plant? Volunteers to help with selections and purchases are normally here on Tuesday morning from 9 until noon, and occasionally other hours, but call ahead to confirm.

The Nursery is located at 1202 La Vista Avenue (off Clayton Road) in Concord (map). On Tuesday's you can drive all the way into the Nursery area. The office phone is 925-681-2968 or you can email to info@markhamarboretum.org.

From all the Volunteers, we look forward to seeing you soon! 

Plant Sales every Tuesday from 9 until noon
 
Saturday Plant Sales Schedule for 2010:  10am - 2pm
 next Saturday Sale is October 16th,
last Saturday sale of the year is November 13th
 
Markham Nursery Prices  effective Sept. 2010
4"  standard pot ...........................$3
4" deep pot "special" plant................$4
1 gallon standard pot......................$5
1 gallon "special" plant (e.g., natives)..$6
2 gallon.....................................$8
5 gallon...................individually priced