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The 2017 2017 Gala Sponsors
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Plant Profiles Written by Lisa Lipsey
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HHG Staff News
Congratulations to
the June
Employee of the M
onth Paul
Chumbley, Hortic
ulturist with
Department of Ho
rticulture
Paul s nominator praised
his work ethic and att
He makes hard work itude:
fun. With a positive att
a smile, Paul comes ev itude and
eryday to work at the
Horticulture Garden Ha hn
with a willingness to
workers, to guide and help his co-
instruct student intern
and to work diligently s and volunteers,
to make the Hahn Ga
most beautiful place rd en the
on the Virginia Tech
campus.
In addition to his presc
ribed work, Paul has
mentored numerous over the years
students, not just thos
horticulture degree, bu e pu rsuing a
t many from diverse
disciplines. He instru backgrounds and
cts students in Public
and Landscape Cons Garden Maintenance
truction classes as they
Pictured left to right are Lisa Lipsey, Paul Chumbley, Alan Garden on specific ma work in the Hahn
intenance and expans
Grant, and Richard Veilleux guides student intern ion projects. He
s and workers showing
to accomplish tasks, giv by example how best
ing them invaluable rea
l-world experience.
He makes annual
events - such as the sp
partnership with The rin g Plant Sale in
Horticulture Club, ou
Art in the Garden ex r Garden Gala, our
hibit, and our Christm
happen with ease and as Open House -
enthusiasm. He is inv
solving, respectful of entive when problem
his co-workers, and pr
here at Virginia Tech ou d of his work
. He stays current in
seminars and classes his job by attending
outside the University,
trade shows, and visiti traveling to industry
ng industry leaders in
our state.
nna
Welcome Bria
Event
Wills, our new
Assistant!
s to the
welcome Bri Will
We are excited to rt-time
aff as our new pa
Hahn Garden st e New
Bri grew up in th
Event Assistant. ainable
has a B.S. in Sust
River Valley and State
om Appalachian
Development fr ent time
graduating Bri sp
University. After sitions
y of seasonal po
working a variet ant
restry, invasive pl
ranging from fo on a
en as a wrangler
removal, and ev rvancy!
the Nature Conse
ranch owned by rg
back in Blacksbu
Bri is happy to be ll also
ahn Garden. You
working at the H and
at Stonecrop Farm
find her working ring
Bri enjoys putte
in her free time cl im bi ng , and
home,
in her garden at
ountain biking. -4-
taking her dog m
Events at the Hahn
Become a Friend of the Garden and enjoy our member discounts
Visit the gardens of Elissa Steeves (visit our web site for a membership form).
Thursday, August 10, 9:00. -11:00. a.m.
Join the staff of the Hahn Garden for a visit to the beautiful For up to date information on all Garden events,
and eclectic gardens of Elissa Steeves. Her gardens please visit www.hort.vt.edu/hhg/events
have been featured in Southern Living magazine! We
will have a van to carpool since parking is tight. Please
contact Stephanie by Tuesday August 8th at 5pm if you
plan to attend (vtgarden@vt.edu or 540-231-5970).
Maximum of 20 people (15 for van). No cost to attend.
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Membership Renewals
Its that time of year when the Hahn Horticulture Garden has Memberships help us purchase plants the succulents
its big membership drive. If you are a member, thank you, in the pavilion urns, annuals in the hanging baskets on
and please check the expiration date on your membership the pavilion and the kiosk, the beautiful tulip bulbs in
card to see if its time for your renewal. If you have any the Washington Street beds and around the Garden,
questions, please contact me, Lisa Lipsey, at llipsey@vt.edu. the Deschampsis described in the Plant Profile article to
If you know of anyone who would like to become a follow, the ornamental peppers, Chilly Chili, planted in
member, please pass on the benefits of being so and the Edible Garden, and so many more. Memberships help
encourage others to join. Individuals and families us offer programs such as Learn at Lunch, our outdoor art
renewing at all levels receive the following benefits: exhibit, Simply Elemental, workshops and garden tours.
Our newsletter, Garden Leaflet Our goal is to increase membership and support for the Hahn
Discounts on classes, seminars, workshops and special Horticulture Garden so that we may plan and implement
events offered through the Hahn Garden new projects and improvements, and continue to offer great
A 10% discount on woody plants at the spring plant sale programs. Last years memberships totaled $8820. I would like to
Free admission and discounts with your membership card to more strive for $10,000 for 2017. Since January 1st our total is $2620,
than 300 gardens & arboreta across North America through the so with half the year gone (wow!), we still have quite a way to go.
American Horticultural Societys Reciprocal Gardens program
-Lisa Lipsey
Knowing that you are helping the Hahn Garden
with daily operations & continued growth