{"id":2469,"date":"2023-04-26T08:10:15","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T15:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clovisbotanicalgarden.org\/?p=2469"},"modified":"2023-04-26T08:19:04","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T15:19:04","slug":"1st-quarter-2023-in-the-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clovisbotanicalgarden.org\/1st-quarter-2023-in-the-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"1ST Quarter 2023: In the Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Garden Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To promote water conservation in the California Central Valley landscape through excellent gardens, exhibits and programs that educate and inspire the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wow, we have not had a Spring like this in ages! According to weather reports, the precipitation accumulation in the Central Valley region is on track to compare with the other two wettest historic years on record (1968-69 and 1982-83) and approximately 190%+ of the yearly average. Evidence was certainly visible in the garden with flooded pathways that required several days of closure for the public safety. Those were not the \u201cwater features\u201d we planned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shrubs, trees, and the portable Gift Shoppe unit near the garden entry have been removed to prepare for construction of the new Visitor Center. Plans have been submitted to Clovis City agencies for review and approval. Once a building permit is issued, we will have a Groundbreaking Ceremony<\/strong> to celebrate a new beginning with community supporters of the garden. Food and music will be provided following the lunchtime ceremony. Stay tuned for the date!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unless weather or construction activities make the garden unsafe for visitors, it will be open according to the usual schedule. General hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday through Sunday (closed Mondays and Tuesdays).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Events of Interest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, April 1st A presentation by the architect of the CBG Visitor Center<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Architect Arthur Dyson will present a Power-Point Talk \u2013 \u201cTouching the Soul: The Poetics of Architecture.\u201d The event will be in the Bonner Auditorium of the Fresno Art Museum on Saturday, April 1st at 4:00 PM. As our architect, Art will include the design of our new Visitor Center in his presentation! The event is free to museum members, $10 for non-members. Seating is limited and there are no advance reservations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, April 22nd – \u201cSpring Fling on the Kings\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Kings River Conservancy will host the annual \u201cSpring Fling on the Kings\u201d on April 22 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Lapp River House in Sanger (26210 Elwood, Sanger, 93657). Entrance to the event is free! Activities include kayak and fly-fishing demonstrations, boat safety talks, photo contest, raffle, taco truck, live music, adult beverages, and fun river activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information contact Kingsriverconservancy.org or call 559-787-9500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1st Quarter Garden Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tribute<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A memorial plaque was placed on a bench as a tribute to Valerie Lee, who painted the benches, stones, and many other artistic items in the garden. Valerie was a devoted member of the garden and was named 2020 Volunteer of the Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grass Display Area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A new garden area is being established to demonstrate the variety of ornamental grasses suitable for drought-tolerant gardens. John Pape designed the new \u201cGrass Display Area\u201d and has been instrumental in overseeing all activities to make it a reality. Many thanks to John, as well as Perry & Ree Coy, Anne Clemons, Rodger Pachelbel, Ken Aldrich, Aaron Aldrich, Lorie Hutzler, Elida Oraze, Connor Oakes, Paula Johnson, Vicki Cheney and Vickie Rotalo-Holbrook for assistance with planning, irrigation installation, planting, and weeding the new garden area!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White Tent Area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The white tent canopy did not survive this quarter\u2019s high winds and heavy rains, leaving only the metal framework in place. That too will be removed, and plans are in progress to move the green canopy to that location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresno Home and Garden Show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CBG had a booth at the Home and Garden Show again this year. Many people stopped by to let us know how much they appreciate and enjoy the garden \u2013 or that they didn\u2019t even know the garden existed! We truly are the \u201chidden gem\u201d of the Clovis\/Fresno area, and it\u2019s always a delight to share the focus on the garden and invite the community to visit. Many thanks to all the volunteers who staffed the booth, and to Jeannette Warnert who did a fantastic job organizing everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portable Hand-Washing Station<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Clovis Rotary funded the purchase of a portable handwashing station, which was installed by the cargo bin and porta-potty. Their support is greatly appreciated and a plaque recognizing their support has been installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitor Center Update<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The physical groundwork for construction of the new Visitor Center has begun. The Gift Shoppe unit and shrubs\/trees near the garden entrance have been removed. The Board is waiting for the Clovis Planning Department to approve the plans, and the contractor to provide a cost estimate. Then, we can apply for a building permit. A temporary office space has been rented for the Clovis Botanical Garden at 516 Villa Avenue #28, Clovis, 93612<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donations to support the new Visitor Center are always greatly appreciated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Memory Lane<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Bench
Bench plaque to honor Valerie Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Thursday
John Pape, Connor Oakes & Thursday Volunteers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Volunteers
Volunteers working on the new Ornamental Grass Display Area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Volunteers
Volunteers working on the new Ornamental Grass Display Area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"A
High winds damage white tent canopy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Removal
Farewell, Gift Shoppe!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Charlie
Charlie Hindes and Rodger Pachelbel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Vince
Vince & Carole Bence\nand Joanne Fiedler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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New handwashing station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Welcome to our New Members!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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