Stan Hywet Hall and Garden Magazine - Fall/Winter 2008 - (Page 11)

head wears a lampshade from a lamp in a prominent room in the house. Hrivnak says these fall decorations double as a test for students who tour the property. Can they define the elements hidden in the scarecrow designs that they just saw inside the Manor House? There is always something new to see on the property, adds Mark Heppner, Vice President of Museum Services. Real Solutions for Designing and Planting in Limited Space Smaller Gardens The speakers and scheduled topics are: Inside the residence, you’ll find Seiberling Secrets — vignette exhibits showcasing some of the family’s “hidden” collections, ranging from hand fans to purses, political pins and other memorabilia. In late October, Stan Hywet will host its first annual national symposium, “Historic Homes and Great Estates,” on October 17 and 18. “We will present two days of scholarly and new research in the areas of historic homes, presents: historic gardens and preservation architecture,” Heppner says. Transition to Wonderland Fall is a juggling act for the landscape crew and up to 30 volunteers who prepare the grounds for the holidays. There are leaves to clean up, fall fertilizers to apply, tulip bulbs to bury and 300,000 lights to install on the grounds for the annual Deck the Hall celebration. “We pride ourselves in doing the lights in a way that accentuates the landscape,” Hrivnak says. Simplicity makes a statement — evident in the way a 1,000watt floodlight transforms a white oak into a graceful night dancer. “Light follows the limbs all the way to the smallest twig,” Hrivnak describes. “You can see every detail of the tree.” The gardens are dressed in holiday best, each light display playing off the natural features planted on the grounds. In the grape arbor, which forms a tunnel walkway, lights fashioned to resemble grape clusters on a vine replicate harvest-time. Each “treat” tempts you to continue the holiday journey until reaching the greenhouse finale, where more than 2,000 poinsettias, some of them forming a giant tree, convert the glass house into a scarlet jubilee. “We had a couple of engagements take place there,” Hrivnak relates. “It was a busy place last year.” His expectations are greater for this year’s Deck the Hall, with even more focus on the greenhouse display. Hrivnak hints that it will be a “bigger wow” than ever before. 11 Take part in the Horticulture magazine symposium at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens on October 25, an all-day seminar featuring a variety of speakers and gardening topics. Nan Sinton, Director of Programs at Horticulture magazine — Solutions From a World of Gardens Helen Dillon — Down to Earth Gardening: Working With the Reality of Your Site Colston Burrell — Natural Design for the Shaded Garden John Elsley — Hostas, Hellebores and Hydrangeas Stephanie Cohen — Light Fantastic: Transitioning from Sun to the edge of Shade Cost: $128 for Horticulture magazine subscribers and Stan Hywet members/$138 regular rate The registration fee includes morning refreshments and lunch. Call 877/436-7764 or visit www.hortprograms.com to register. www.stanhywet.org http://www.hortprograms.com http://www.stanhywet.org

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