1. ThriveA Quarterly Magazine for Members
Garden Railroad
returns to Phipps
Explore the classroom
of the future
Discover how
Phipps promotes
scientific research
Fall 2015 | Vol. 3, No. 4

2. FALL 2015 | VOL. 3, NO. 41
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CONTENTS
2 The Green Scene
3 Once Upon aTime in Pittsburgh
5 The SEED Classroom
7 Conservatory Chat: Lorren Kezmoh
9 Fresh from theVine
11 Your Garden at a Glance
12 What’s in Bloom?
13 Event and Exhibit Calendar
CREDITS
Editor: Jenna Bodnar
Designer: Raven + Crow Studio
Cover Photo: Paul g.Wiegman
© 2015 Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
CONTACT
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members@phipps.conservatory.org
Our Mission
To inspire and educate all with the beauty and
importance of plants; to advance sustainability
and promote human and environmental
well-being through action and research;
and to celebrate our historic glasshouse.

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Dear Phipps Member,
As nature begins its grand and colorful transformation, we are
eagerly preparing for our own seasonal makeover here at Phipps.
Our Fall Flower Show and Garden Railroad thrill visitors with a
kaleidoscope of colorful plants and whimsical displays, and this
season’s shows bring new and exciting twists to longtime favor-
ites. Fall Flower Show will immerse guests in the serene spectacle
of Japanese chrysanthemum culture, and Garden Railroad will
delight visitors of all ages with interactive features as our minia-
ture locomotives chug through the plots of nine beloved fables and fairy tales (see pages 3
and 4).
While children return to school, it is important to consider the environment in which they
will be learning. Classroom space has a significant impact on children’s health and learning
abilities. On pages 5 and 6, discover the features that make our newest campus addition, the
SEED Classroom, a healthy, nontoxic space for children and a model to demonstrate how
creating a building with the planet’s health in mind also benefits the people who work and
learn there.
As another successful year of education and inspiration draws to a close, we are delighted
that you make Phipps a treasured family tradition and we look forward to being a part of
your seasonal celebrations.Your generous support allows us to remain an endeared historic
Pittsburgh institution while we work to inspire positive change in our region and across the
globe. On behalf of all of us at Phipps, I wish you and your family a lovely holiday season.
Sincerely,
RichardV. Piacentini
Executive Director
Photo©DavidAschkenas
The Green Scene

4. FALL 2015 | VOL. 3, NO. 443
As summer winds down and cool autumn
air rolls in, favorite fall and holiday traditions
follow close behind.This year, while the fa-
miliar Phipps tradition of Garden Railroad
will continue on in full force, exciting twists
and surprises await to delight returning
guests and first-time visitors alike.
This year’s ever-popular Garden Railroad
show takes on a new theme as the min-
iature trains chug through the settings of
nine fables and fairy tales. Beginning Satur-
day, Oct. 17, visitors can embark on a jour-
ney through the plots of “Little Red Riding
Once Upon a Time
in Pittsburgh:
Garden Railroad brings nine beloved
fables and fairy tales to life
Hood,” “The Three Little Pigs,” “Goldilocks
and the Three Bears,” “Rapunzel,” “Jack and
the Beanstalk,”“There Was an Old Woman
Who Lived in a Shoe,” “Paul Bunyan,” Peter
Pan and The Little Engine that Could.
“The challenge was creating these story
scenes in the small scale of the Garden
Railroad, so we had to get creative and
build a few specific props,” said Jordyn
Melino, exhibit coordinator and co-designer
of Garden Railroad. “I had a really fun time
designing a show around this theme. I had

5. Kick off autumn with bursts of vibrant color as we cel-
ebrate the changing seasons with our well-loved Fall
Flower Show, starting Saturday, Oct. 17.With a specific
focus on the Japanese tradition and artful techniques
of growing Kiku, the Japanese term for chrysanthe-
mums, and this flower’s important and historic place in Japanese culture, this year’s show
brings a fresh perspective to a traditional exhibit.
Start your journey into the cultured world of chrysanthemums in Palm Court, which rep-
resents China, the chrysanthemum’s country of origin and the inspiration for the Japanese
tradition.Vibrant plants in shades of red and orange greet guests along with massive origami
cranes, metal ornate lanterns and flickering candles.The Serpentine Room winds through
a gradation of white, yellow, golden yellow, orange and deep red mums, emphasizes special
growing techniques and expands guests’ vocabularies with Japanese growing terms.
The Sunken Garden features cascading towers of chrysanthemums and undulating waves of
wagasas, or Japanese umbrellas, overhead along the paths. Other beautiful displays await in
the Victoria Room, where the Japanese royal crest floats on the pond, and the East Room,
where orange and coral chrysanthemums
surround a serene Japanese footbridge
and lanterns. As you stroll from room to
room, you will truly feel as though you
have been transported across the globe
to the chrysanthemum gardens of Japan.
This spectacular show, designed by Plant
Recorder and Display Horticulturist Laura
Schoch, runs for only three weeks. Be sure
to experience the color and the culture
of chrysanthemums before Sunday,Nov.8.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS 4
to revisit (and reread!) a lot of these stories
and think about how we could incorporate
some of the iconic scenes into our show.”
Adults and children alike can delight in the
wit and whimsy of interactive features that
bring this miniature locomotive display to
life. Watch the Big Bad Wolf pursue the
Three Little Pigs, hear the Little Engine that
Photo©BradFetchin
Could motivate himself to make his iconic
ascent and see the crocodile follow Cap-
tain Hook’s boat around Never Never Land.
This popular display runs during Fall Flower
Show, Winter Flower Show and Light Gar-
den, and Tropical Orchid and Bonsai Show,
chugging along until Feb. 28. Horticulture
and planting designed in collaboration with
Aaron D’Addio.
Kiku-no-hana
Bringing the Japanese tradition of
chrysanthemum growing to
Phipps’ Fall Flower Show
Photo©Paulg.Wiegman

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Back to the
Drawing Board:
SEED Classroom demonstrates the
benefits of rethinking modular classrooms
As the school year starts again, some chil-
dren may be assigned to learn in modular
classrooms. More and more schools across
the country do not have enough money to
expand their buildings and are instead turn-
ing to modular classrooms to accommodate
growing student populations. Over 250,000
modular classrooms exist nationwide, and
these learning spaces are often built as hast-
ily and cheaply as possible. For students and
teachers, that means inadequate ventilation, high levels of toxins, inadequate lighting, mold,
excess moisture and musty odors – hardly an ideal environment for developing minds.
The SEED (Sustainable Education Every Day)
Collaborative recognized this problem and
cameupwithasolution–theSEEDClassroom.
Studies have suggested a correlation between
learning ability and elements of the learning
environment such as air quality and exposure
to natural daylight.This modular classroom of
the future embraces the notion that a healthy
space is good for learning and good for the
environment.
Top photo © Paul g.Wiegman
Photo©Paulg.Wiegman

7. How does the SEED Classroom
compare with other modular
classrooms that lag behind?
• Use of non-toxic building materials
• A green wall to treat greywater
• Abundant natural daylight
• Solar panels to produce
100 percent of energy needs
• Sanitary water treated with
constructed wetlands
• Rainwater collected and filtered
for building use or infiltration
• Exposed mechanical systems that
encourage student engagement
and inquiry
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS 6
“Quite often children are placed in some
of the worst building environments. The
SEED Classroom is a powerful model for
demonstrating the importance of providing
healthy places for children to learn,” says
Phipps Executive Director RichardV. Piacentini.
As a classroom that meets the standards of
the Living Building Challenge™, the SEED
Classroom produces all of the energy that it
uses, collects and treats all of the water on
its site, and uses only nontoxic materials.The
building was manufactured locally by EcoCraft
Homes and then placed by crane in its current
location near the Center for Sustainable
Landscapes lagoon.The classroom is expected
to last 100 years and will have minimal impact on the surrounding landscape.
With one of only two SEED Classrooms in the world now open on its campus, Phipps
aims to bring nature indoors and foster a new generation of environmental stewards.The
classroom was used frequently by the high school interns this summer and will continue
to be used for many science education programs, field trips, citizen science initiatives and
professional development opportunities for teachers in the future.
“Phipps has demonstrated leadership by
being the first on the East Coast to embrace
a SEED Classroom,”says SEED Collaborative
Director Stacy Smedley.“We are excited to
be a part of Phipps’ continued commitment
to educating children and adults on the
important role that the built environment
should play in restoring planetary and human
health.This space will be a hands-on learning
laboratory, informing how we think about
using a Living Building-designed classroom
as a tool for education and engagement.”
The SEED Classroom is open to the public
for tours led by teen docents on Saturdays
from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Photo©Paulg.Wiegman

8. FALL 2015 | VOL. 3, NO. 48 FALL 2015 | VOL. 3, NO. 47
With a background in marine mammal research and an
M.S. in biology, Lorren Kezmoh brings a diverse cache
of experience to her position as science education and
research outreach coordinator. Read on to find out how
Lorren uses her background to share her love of nature
and inspire visitors and young campers alike to engage
in the excitement of the scientific world.
Q: How does your background in biology help you
in your position as science education and research
outreach coordinator?
As a biologist, I understand the importance of asking novel questions and how much time
and effort goes into conducting research and interpreting the findings.As a result, I also know
it is critical to accurately communicate my findings to both the scientific community and the
public alike.While my background in biology is beneficial for this position, it’s also very impor-
tant that I be well-rounded in several fields because I am constantly working with scientists,
students and families from very different backgrounds.At the end of the day, I want them all
to be able to take away the importance of scientific research, communication and of course,
Phipps’ mission.
Q:What is your favorite part of your job?
I absolutely love teaching field trips, those on butterflies in particular. I really enjoy seeing how
excited kids get when they have the opportunity to share what they know with a class or
learn a new fact, and it’s great to be able to simply answer their questions and pass on what
I’ve learned thus far in my career.
Conservatory Chat:
Getting to Know Lorren Kezmoh

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Q: Can you talk a little bit about the
Botany in Action fellowship?
Botany in Action is a research support
program that provides funding to gradu-
ate students conducting research in plant
conservation, ethnobotany an sustain-
able landscapes. Originally developed by
the Garden Club of Allegheny County
in 1995, the Botany in Action Fellowship
develops new science-based plant knowl-
edge, chronicles traditional knowledge of
plants and promotes interactive scientific
education about the importance of plants,
biodiversity and sustainable landscapes for
human well-being.
Q: Can you talk a little bit about
the Phipps Science Communication
fellows?
The Science Communication Fellowship program is actually brand new as of this year. Much
like Botany in Action, the fellowship is designed to help scientists, researchers, graduate stu-
dents and other science-based professionals convey their work to museum visitors through
workshops and public programming. In fact, visitors to Phipps can meet our Science Commu-
nication Fellows and learn all about their fields of study during our monthly Meet a Scientist
public programming beginning this September.
Q: How do you hope the Botany in Action and Science Communication fellows im-
pact the Pittsburgh community?
Every day, researchers and students are making exciting scientific discoveries that often go
unnoticed by many people. The Botany in Action and Science Communication fellowship
help bring these discoveries directly to the public and allow visitors to the Conservatory an
inside look into how real-time research is conducted.They also provide an opportunity to
get the facts straight from the scientists’ mouths. By continuing to support graduate students’
research, and providing Meet a Scientist public programs and develop new citizen science-
based programming, it is my hope that we will be able to not only make visitors more aware
of their natural surroundings, sustainability and the environment, but also inspire them to do
their part to preserve it.
Learn more about how Phipps is helping to make exciting new
scientific discoveries every day at phipps.conservatory.org.

10. FALL 2015 | VOL. 3, NO. 49
Fresh from the Vine:
Updates, tidings and tips from our staff
RichardV. Piacentini Receives
Urban Green Council Award
Congratulations to Phipps Executive Director Richard V. Pia-
centini who received the Urban Green Council’s national EBie
award in the Take Me to the River category.The EBie awards,
short for Existing Buildings, recognized seven “unsung heroes
of building management” from across the country. Piacenti-
ni earned this award for reducing the Phipps Conservatory
campus’ water footprint by 45 percent.This was achieved by
installing automated control boards, timers and level sensors
across the Phipps campus; grouping specific plants with similar
watering needs together in the Conservatory; and planting na-
tive and climate-appropriate plants.
Let’s Move Pittsburgh
Launches 5-2-1-0
Let’s Move Pittsburgh recently launched 5-2-1-0, a
new initiative that reinforces healthy lifestyle choices
for the benefit of local kids. Modeled after a pro-
gram developed by Let’s Go! — a national children’s
health initiative that promotes healthier food op-
tions and encourages more exercise and less screen time — this initiative strives to provide
resources for schools, early childcare centers, healthcare institutions, parents and community
organizations. 5-2-1-0 will engage these sectors to catalyze change for families in the places
where they live, learn, work and play.
Phipps Employee Receives
Healthcare Garden Design Certificate
Jason Wirick, director of facilities and sustain-
ability management at Phipps, recently received
a certificate in healthcare garden design from
the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago
Botanic Garden.The training will be instrumental
in advancing Studio Phipps, a sustainable design
group that Wirick leads that offers commercial
clients a unique perspective on how to integrate natural and built environments while finding
workable solutions to sustainability challenges. Studio Phipps has collaborated with several lo-
cal medical centers, including UPMC East and Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, to design
and manage gardens with measurable health benefits on hospital grounds.
Photo©DavidAschkenasPhoto©Paulg.Wiegman

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Local Healthy Lunchtime
Challenge Winner
Sydney Tyner, daughter of Café Phipps Head Chef Amy Reed,
is among the 55 winners of the nationwide Healthy Lunchtime
Challenge whose recipes were chosen to be served at a Kids
State Dinner at the White House on Friday, July 10. Chef Amy
learned about the contest through Let’s Move Pittsburgh and
passed on the information to Sydney, who came up with the
winning recipe for a Chicken Taco Tower, a healthy spin on her
favorite family meal. Sydney is 11 years old and just finished fifth
grade at McIntyre Elementary School. Congratulations, Sydney!
Café Phipps Rewarded for
Sustainable Food Service
Café Phipps is re-certified as a prestigious 3-star
Certified Green Restaurant®
by the Green Res-
taurant Association (GRA), a national nonprofit
devoted to helping restaurants become envi-
ronmentally responsible.To fit the requirements
for GreenPointsTM
on GRA’s rating scale, Phipps
eliminates plastic disposables and bottled water;
grows some produce in a green rooftop garden; emphasizes antibiotic, pesticide and GMO
free products; provides vegan and vegetarian options; has an extensive recycling program and
composts all pre- and post-consumer food waste.
Green Light Foods 2.0
Let’s Move Pittsburgh launched a new version of the Green
Light Foods app — Green Light Foods 2.0. When users
scan the barcode on a product, this app uses traffic colors
to indicate how much fat, saturated fat, sodium and sugar
the product contains. The traffic light symbol then indicates
low, moderate or high concentrations of these additives.
The newest version of the app introduces new and exciting
features that let the user manually enter values for foods not
already found in the database, add foods to a“pantry” of saved
items for easy access later and view recently scanned items.
This app is available for free to download on the App Store
and Google Play.
Photo©AdamMilliron

12. FALL 2015 | VOL. 3, NO. 412 FALL 2015 | VOL. 3, NO. 411
Your Garden at a Glance:
News, notions, perks and peeks for members only
Members-Only: Peek Behind the Petals
Saturday, Nov. 7; 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
As a Phipps member, you’ve opened the door to a whole
world of new experiences and botanical delights. We
want to personally take you behind the scenes by inviting
you to attend our next Peek Behind the Petals event
— a fascinating members-only look at what it takes to
bring the magic of our beautiful glasshouse to the public.
The upcoming installment of our Peek Behind the Petals series will feature Phipps Executive
Director RichardV. Piacentini.
This event is free to attend; however, reservations* are required by Saturday, Oct. 31.To re-
serve your spot, please contact us at members@phipps.conservatory.org or 412/622-6915,
ext. 6505. *Space is limited, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Members-Only!
Shopping Hours and Discounts
Saturday, Dec. 5; 8 – 10 a.m.
Have the Shop at Phipps all to
yourself as we open early just for
you. Enjoy complimentary coffee as
you browse our exquisite collection
of unique gifts. Plus, get an extra 10
percent off on top of your member
discount. Be sure to find that perfect
gift for everyone on your holiday list
this year!
Give the Gift of Membership
As a Phipps member, you know that
membership at our Conservatory
is the gift that keeps on giving all
year. Share the benefits and beauty
of our botanical community with a
friend, family member or loved one
by giving the gift of a Phipps mem-
bership. Visit phipps.conservatory.
org/giftmembership to place your
order.
Poinsettias and Pointe Shoes:
Members-Only Discount
Friday, Nov. 20;
Performances at 6 and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets on sale Sept. 15
Ring in the holiday season with a musical
favorite, “The Nutcracker,” performed in our
Special Events Hall. This family-friendly event
features a sampling of ballet vignettes from
Terrence S. Orr’s “The Nutcracker” and
provides a sneak peek of the Winter Flower
Show. Stay after the performance for a photo
opportunity with the dancers from Pittsburgh
Ballet Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at
www.pbt.org and cost $26 for adults and $13
for children. Members receive a 10-percent
discount and can receive the discount code
to be used at the time of registration by
contacting our Membership Department at
members@phipps.conservatory.org or by
calling 412/622-6915, ext. 6505. Advanced
registration is required and space is limited, so
purchase your seats today!
Photo©Paulg.Wiegman

13. PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS 12
What’s in Bloom?
Gardens are dynamic, ever-changing spaces, and every day at the Conservatory brings new
surprises as different specimens in our living collections burst into flower. Be sure to keep an
eye out for these spectacular plants* when you visit this fall, and join us on facebook.com/
phippsconservatory and twitter.com/phippsnews to see even more!
Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) blooms will bring a
tropical flair to the Stove Room.The beak-like buds give
the flower its common name and make it one of the
most recognizable tropical flowers in the world. In their
native environment of South Africa these flowers attract
African sunbirds. When the birds stop for a drink of
nectar, their feet are dusted with pollen, which they pass
on to the next flower.
Visitors love the chrysanthemums that fill our Fall Flow-
er Show with dazzling displays of vibrant color.This year,
we will be adding even more styles to represent every
classification of ‘Kiku’ — the Japanese word for chrysan-
themum — as we celebrate this flower’s place in Japa-
nese culture. In the Gallery, guests can explore the world
of Japanese vegetables and edible plants.
Visitors can see two varieties of bleeding heart vine
(Clerodendrum thomsoniae) in the Tropical Forest Congo
exhibit. This African plant will bloom randomly all year,
but ours tend to be most spectacular in December. Look
out for small white flowers surrounded by white or pink
bracts.
Stop by the Broderie andVictoria Rooms for a look and
feel of the velvety Mexican bush sage (Salvia leucantha).
These long-lasting, beautiful late-summer and fall blooms
come in shades of white flowers with pink-to-deep-
purple bracts. As its name suggests, this flower is native
to Mexico.
*While we do our best to predict bloom times for specific plants, flowering periods may vary.
Photo©AmyFisher
Photo©BradFetchinPhoto©StevenSeveringhaus

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Calendar
For additional details on events, classes and more,
please visit phipps.conservatory.org
Top photo © Paul g.Wiegman
Let Your Inspiration Grow!
As a member, you also receive
discounts on classes and programs.
Explore our offerings on sustainable
horticulture, landscape design and
native plants; floral design; botanical
art and illustration; gardening
and botanical crafts; and green
and healthy living at
phipps.conservatory.org.
Featured Exhibits
and Events
Fall Flower Show
Saturday, Oct. 17 – Sunday, Nov. 8
Be dazzled by thousands of chrysanthemums
arranged in traditional Japanese styles.
Garden Railroad
Saturday, Oct. 17 – Sunday, Feb. 28
Watch as model trains chug through the
plots of nine beloved fables and fairy tales.
Farmers at Phipps
Wednesdays through Oct. 28;
2:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Shop for local organic and Certified
Naturally Grown produce everyWednesday.
Party in the Tropics
Fridays, Oct. 2 and Nov. 6;
7 – 11 p.m.; ages 21+
Party with Phipps in one of the city’s most
unique nightspots, with themed cocktails
and a live DJ.
Halloween Happenings
Friday, Oct. 30; 4 – 8 p.m.
Bring the kids in costume for family activi-
ties, entertainment and healthy treats.
Winter Flower Show and Light Garden
Friday, Nov. 27 – Sunday, Jan. 10
Marvel as plants and light come together
for one spectacular show.
Candlelight Evenings
Friday, Nov. 27 – Sunday, Jan. 10;
extended hours: open until 11 p.m.
Experience Winter Flower Show at night
as candles light the walkways. Note: Phipps
will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 24 and all day
on Dec. 25. Extended hours resume on
Dec. 26.

15. Just for Kids
To register kids for our children’s programs,
please call 412/441-4442, ext. 3925
______________________________
Little Sprouts: Single Servings | Ages 2 – 3
Fridays; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. – noon
Cost: $15 for members;
$20 for nonmembers
Participate in a one-day science education
camp with a curious toddler in your life.
Wonderful Worms – Oct. 9
My Favorite Fruits – Nov. 6
Our Bug Friends – Dec. 4
Celebrate! Series | Ages 4 – 5
Fridays; 10 a.m. – noon
Cost: $15 for members;
$20 for nonmembers
Celebrate! Sessions include seasonal themes,
crafts, healthy snacks and hands-on science.
Fall Harvest – Oct. 23
Fitness – Nov. 20
Upcycled Holidays – Dec. 18
Evening Ed-Ventures | Ages 6 – 9
Fridays; 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 for members;
$30 for nonmembers
Each Evening Ed-venture session has a
separate, exciting theme and will include
an element of science, healthy living and
exploration of the Conservatory.
Art Party – Oct. 2
Fun with Food – Nov. 13
A Night in the Tropics – Dec. 11
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS 14
Native Plant and
Sustainability Conference
Saturday, Nov. 14; 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join national experts for a one-day
forum on plants, landscapes and our
role as environmental stewards.
Gifts and Greens Market
Dec. 3 – 4, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.;
Dec. 5, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Shop for fresh evergreens and gifts in
the holiday boutique at Phipps Garden
Center.
SantaVisits
Select dates: Friday, Nov. 27 –
Sunday, Dec. 20; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit and take
photos as kids visit with Santa.
Family Fun Days
Saturday, Dec. 26 – Wednesday,
Dec. 30; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bring the family for fun activities at sta-
tions throughout the gardens.
NewYear’s Eve Celebration
Thursday, Dec. 31; 6 – 9 p.m.
Ring in 2016 with a family-friendly early
countdown at 8:45 p.m.
Wines Under Glass:
Flavours of the Continents
Thursday, October 22
V.I.P. Reception: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Global Party: 7:30 – 10 p.m.
Stroll through Pittsburgh’s
glasshouse jewel and experience
sights, sounds and cuisine
from across the globe.
For more information or to
reserve your tickets, visit
phipps.conservatory.org/
wines

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SeeThisHolidaySeason’sShowstopper
WinterFlowerShow
andLightGarden
Friday,Nov.27–Sunday,Jan.10
Extendedhours:openuntil11p.m.*
RingintheholidaysinfullPhippsfashion!WinterFlowerShowwillbring
thecarol“DecktheHalls”tolife,transformingtheConservatoryto
embodythespiritoftheholidaytune.Aseasonalshowstopper,thisyear’s
WinterLightGardenwillbebiggerandbetterthanever.“Itthrillsme
toseehowpopularthisshowhasbecomeamongourvisitors,andthat
anticipationmakesmestrivetobemorecreativeandaddnewfeatures
everyyear,”saysWinterLightGardenShowDesignerJordynMelino.Be
suretoseetheseseasonalfavoritesduringCandlelightEvenings,when
ourhoursareextendeduntil11p.m.*
*Pleasenote:Wecloseat5p.m.onDec.24andareclosedalldayonDec.25.
ExtendedhoursresumeonDec.26.
One-StopHolidayShop
Makingyourholidaylistandcheckingittwice?Makeyourshoppingeasier
thisyearbybrowsingouruniqueselectionofgifts.TheShopatPhippsis
opendailyduringournormalandholidaybusinesshours.Stopbyandsee
ussoon!Anddon’tforget–membershipsmakegreatgifts!
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