Grandeur

Dear All,
The outer beds along the central walks are just concluding a riotous show. Alliums (Allia?) of different sizes and colors added a delightful, almost wacky element to the Walled Garden for the past few weeks. Their developing seed pods are theatrical, almost like little fireworks. I hope they persist into the summer.

Timothy has decided on a foliage theme for the inner beds along the canals. Remember that these plantings change every year. An elaborate mosaic of plantings is now complete, so let's sit back and watch them grow throughout the summer. The far pots of the loggias flanking the amphitheater are planted with three colors of elephant leaves and promise to be an elegant and showy combination. ​

I would be remiss if I did not put in a final plug for this year's Summer Solstice Sunset Soirée on June 16. Martha Stewart, our Honorary Chair, will introduce Barbara Israel, our honoree.  Befitting the grandeur of the gardens will be music by Gabrieli, Wagner, Beethoven, and even a brilliant Iranian performer. We have planned some special visual effects that will delight and surprise you, as is our tradition. The evening will conclude with desserts and dancing to Big Band music under a tent on the lower terrace.
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Ticket sales have been robust, but we have room for a few more! Please reply by June 10 and secure your tickets here. This is our major fund-raising event of the year, making possible the dramatic improvements that you have appreciated at Untermyer Gardens. This year should see the most progress ever.
 
Kind regards, 
Stephen F. Byrns

Chairman, Untermyer Gardens Conservancy