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May 24, 2023

TOMATO

There is nothing like biting into a luscious, juicy, home-grown tomato fresh from the vine! Those of you growing your own, may appreciate the following:

That is your fat red name -
no other suits you.

I think it is the "O's" that do it -
Little suns that remind me
Of summer and of you.

And those two "T's"
as tall and straight
As garden stakes -

Or maybe it's your "M" and "A"
that make me know
How right your name is -
They're like the racks
On which you grow!

It must be everything, TOMATO -
Your whole name -
Each letter makes me think
Of summer, and of salads, and of sun.



BUS TRIP TO ANDALUSIA HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDENS AND JENNY ROSE CAREY'S GARDEN

Andalusia Historic House and Gardens

Wednesday, June 14

LAST DATE TO REGISTER FOR THIS BUS TRIP IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

The bus will leave the Arboretum parking lot at 8:30 AM SHARP

Join the Friends on a trip to Pennsylvania to see the remarkable Andalusia Historic House and Gardens on the Delaware River as well as author Jenny Rose Carey's private garden in Ambler.

The trip fee includes admission to both gardens, a guided house tour at Andalusia, and a box lunch.


Click on the flyer for more information and to register.



FREE VIRTUAL RUTGERS MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM

Water Gardening Basics

Tuesday, June 20 - 7:00 PM

with Master Gardener Cheri Wilczek

Water gardening opens up a new world of planting and landscaping possibilities. Water in the garden, whether in a container or small pond, helps to create a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. Many aquatic plants can be grown in a tub of water on a deck with fountains and fish, or, in small pre-formed ponds.

Learn about plant selection, containers, planting depths, light requirements and the wild creatures they will attract bringing serenity and peace to your living space.

Free, but registration is required. Click on photo to register.


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RUTGERS MASTER GARDENER IPM TEAM REPORT #3

This issue of the IPM Team report provides tips on row covers, as well as information on problems such as Spittlebugs, Aphids, Mugwort, etc.

Click on the photo to access the full report.



Branching Out - Summer 2023

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION PROGRAM

Branching Out offers hands-on gardening for young people who are encouraged to play in the dirt.

July 3 through August 11
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Ages 6 - 14

For more information and to register, click on the flyer.



WHITE BLOOMING TREES AT THE FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM

Currently in full bloom at the Whippany Road exit from the Arboretum is a gorgeous Cladrastis kentukea (Yellowwood) with its white, sweetly scented, pea-like flowers. Several Cornus kousas (Kousa Dogwood) are blooming around the property with their pointy white bracts. Last, but not least, a Chionanthus virginicus (White Fringe Tree) is full of its delicate, strappy white flowers.

There are many other white blooming shrubs and trees at the Arboretum; pay us a visit and see what you can find!


Kousa Dogwood Tree Kousa Dogwood Bracts Cladrastis Kentukea Cladrastis Kentukea Flowers Fringe Tree Fringe Tree Flowers

Click an image to see them all in our website's picture gallery. Picture credits: Margery Ennist.



WATCH PREVIOUS ZOOM PRESENTATIONS

Several of our previously recorded events are available to watch on-line.

See our Prerecorded Events page for more information and to register.


Retail Partners

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.


You can register and pay on line on our Events page and Membership page and subscribe to this newsletter here: complete directions for subscribing.

CONTACT US HERE

MAIL:
Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Post Office Box 2267
Morristown, NJ 07962
Web: https://www.arboretumfriends.org
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Voicemail: 973-937-8803


PARK INFORMATION

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The Frelinghuysen Arboretum is a facility of
the Morris County Park Commission
  • Frelinghuysen, Willowwood and Bamboo Brook Arboreta grounds are open 7 days a week, from 8am to dusk
  • The Haggerty Education Center is open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays only from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • Parking is limited. Other buildings remain closed. Portajohns are available.
  • HUNTING IN THE PARKS - See the Morris County Park Commission website.


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