New Path
A new stone slab walkway has been installed between the pond across from Matilda's cottage up to the Waterwise Deck.
Stay tuned for more information and photos about the plantings, etc. that will be installed both sides of the walk.
RUTGERS MASTER GARDENER PROGRAMS
The Friends are sponsoring the following free Rutgers Master Gardener programs:
Thursday, September 22 - 7:00 PM
VIRTUAL ZOOM PROGRAM
If you're not quite ready to travel but yearn to see beautiful English gardens, join Friends board member Judy Snow for a virtual tour of 10 amazing gardens in Cornwall and Devon.
We'll see plants ranging from unique succulents to towering palm trees, deep borders of gorgeous perennials and many more. In addition to the gardens, we'll look in at Port Isaac (where the Doc Martin series is filmed), Wells Cathedral and Stonehenge.
NOTE RESCHEDULED DATE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM
Tuesday, September 27 - 7:00 PM -- NEW DATE
VIRTUAL ZOOM PROGRAM
A garden water feature can be anything from a birdbath to a large Versailles-type installation with sculptures and fountains. Whatever the size or type you choose, it will dramatically alter your landscape, broaden the palette of plants you can cultivate and enhance your garden for wildlife. Dr. Grimwade will consider the ideal site for a pond, styles of construction, equipment, plants and maintenance. Regardless of the style and size of your garden, there is a water feature for you!
Alexander (Sandy) Grimwade has been an avid, life-long gardener in Britain, the Netherlands and the United States, and currently serves as webmaster for the Delaware Valley Water Garden Society (DVWGS). He has constructed his own backyard pond and advised DVWGS members and many others on construction and management of their water features. Sandy is a Penn State Master Gardener and a volunteer guide and plant advisor at Pennsylvania Horticultural Society events.
This program is eligible for 1.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU.
RUTGERS MASTER GARDENER IPM TEAM REPORT #7
This issue of the Master Gardener IPM Team Report covers support structures, Mexican Bean Beetles, Tomato Hornworm, several beneficial insects such as Ladybugs, Green Lacewings and Braconid Wasps and much more.
Click on the report to access and read.
TODAY AT THE FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM
Mid-80s today at the Arboretum. Walking from spot of shade to spot of shade and sitting often, so grateful for all the comfortable benches along the way! The Adirondack chairs in front of the Mansion provide an expansive view of the Great Lawn; blooming in the gardens were bright red Crocosmia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia), periwinkle blue Platycodon grandiflorus (Balloon Flower) and, in a large pot in the shade, Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy' (Pineapple Lily) with Oakleaf Hydrangea flowers behind it.
Click an image to see them all in our website's picture gallery. Picture credits: Margery Ennist.
We are pleased to make several of our previously recorded events available in case you missed one or another of them.
When shopping at our fine Retail Partners, please remember to present your Membership card at the beginning of your check out transaction. Our Retail Partners need to enter the discount at the beginning of that process.
If you have not yet used this wonderful Member Benefit, you can view our full list of Retail Partners by clicking here.
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All our events can be found on our Events Page where, we are happy to say, you can register and pay on line -- just click on the "Add to Cart" buttons on our Events page and Membership page. Questions or need more information? Email Lisa Bencivengo: info@arboretumfriends.net or leave a message at (973) 937-8803.
