March 27, 2024
WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR PLANT SALE VOLUNTEERS, ESPECIALLY FOR SHELF ASSEMBLY
Want to get involved and learn more about the plants at this year's Plant Sale? Volunteer to help us set up prior to the sale April 29 - May 3, as well as during the sale May 4 - 5.
See all the opportunities available and sign up here: 2024 Plant Sale Volunteers.
If you're a Member of the Friends, don't forget to register for the Members Only Plant Sale Preview on Friday, May 3 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. More information and registration here.
Wednesday, April 3 - 7:00 PM
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
WE HAVE INCREASED OUR ZOOM CAPACITY TO ACCOMMODATE MORE REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM
This presentation will share the diversity of ferns indigenous to Northern New Jersey as well as their ecological importance and environmental benefits. Each species' characteristics will be reviewed in detail, including how exactly to identify and differentiate them, what their site preferences are and their tolerances, plus how to best incorporate them into your garden and landscape.
Jean Epiphan is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent and Associate Professor, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Morris County.
For more information and to register please click on the photo of Goldie's and Christmas ferns by Jean Epiphan.
Wednesday, April 10 - 7:00 PM - Free program
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
This presentation will showcase some of the most important native plants for suburban gardens, why they're important, where to plant them, their deer tolerance, and some of Carolle's favorite combinations for your own garden. Carolle will discuss why planting natives is crucial and how to understand cultivars.
Carolle is a Landscape Architect practicing 'Suburban Ecology' in New Jersey. She holds degrees in both Environmental Science and Landscape Architecture, has won numerous professional awards and has been published in many magazines, including Edible Jersey and Wild Ones.
For more information and to register, please click on the photo of Carolle.
Saturday, April 20 - 1:00 PM
In person at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Spring is finally here and what better way to celebrate the season than with some recipes to take advantage of early spring produce. We’ll be using lavender, arugula, rhubarb and other spring veggies to make some new and interesting recipes that you’ll want to add to your repertoire.
Join us for a fun afternoon, sample the goodies and take the recipes home to try your hand at them.
For more information and to register, please click on the rhubarb photo.
LANDSCAPE PLUGS AT THE 2024 PLANT SALE
This year at the Annual Plant Sale Under the Tent the Friends will be selling Landscape Plugs.
Click here to read about them on our Plant Sale page, as well as to see all the varieties along with their pictures.
Remember to check our Plant Sale 2024 page for regular updates on plants and related programs.
MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION PROGRAM
Eighth Annual Tubbs Lecture
Louis Bauer: Taking Private Gardens Public and Making them Great in the Process
Saturday, May 18 - 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Members of the Friends will receive a 20% discount, but must call 973 326-7601 to register and receive the discount.
For more information and to register, click on the flyer.
A nice day at the Arboretum, a bit chilly, but refreshing. A lovely Corylopsis gotoana tree (Winterhazel) is in full bloom on the left as you crest the hill from Hanover Avenue. It's covered in small, delicate yellow flowers - don't miss it!
Click an image to see them all in our website's picture gallery. Picture credits: Margery Ennist.
Several of our previously recorded events are available to watch on-line.
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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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