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Mar. 12, 2025

The following programs are now available for registration:

TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF ORGANIC GARDENING, with Rutgers Master Gardener Grace Tshanakas

Thursday, April 3 - 7:00 PM

VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM

Have you ever wondered what organic vegetable gardening is all about? In this session you will learn the basics about how to create and maintain an organic vegetable garden. The following topics are included: organic definition, understanding the basics of soil health, organic seeds, tillage, irrigation, fertilization, and pest/disease management.

This program is FREE but registration is required.

For more information and to register click on the photo.

CONTAINER VEGETABLE GARDENING, with Rutgers Master Gardener Linda Zenkert

Wednesday, April 16 - 7:00 PM

VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM

You don't have to have a large sunny yard to have a vegetable garden. You can enjoy fresh vegetables grown in containers on your porch, patio, or balcony. Learn how to plant and grow a variety of vegetables from seed or transplant. The discussion will include information on succession planting, as well as solutions to common pests and disease problems seen in home gardens.

This program is FREE but registration is required.

For more information and to register click on the photo.

MEMBERS ONLY PLANT SALE PREVIEW

Friday, May 2, 4:00 to 7:00 PM

In the big tent

If you're a member, please join us for special early shopping and refreshments. Select from a huge variety of houseplants, annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees; plant experts will be on hand to help you make your selections.

This program is FREE to Members, but registration is required.

Click on the photo to register.

HOME GARDEN CLUB OF MORRISTOWN FREE PROGRAM
Topiary Design with Marge Hulstrunk

Wednesday, March 19 - 1:00 PM

Morris County Library

Marge Hulstrunk will demonstrate several different design styles to create beautiful topiaries suitable for your home or for special events using fresh and dried flowers, greenery, and fruit. Marge will also share tips from her many years of experience designing for a multitude of occasions.

Marge has been a professional floral designer for over 30 years. She teaches, designs, and lectures to garden clubs, horticultural organizations, historical societies and women's clubs throughout New Jersey. She has won top wards for her flower show designs and continues to be active at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum as well as being an active member of garden clubs in both New Jersey and Connecticut.

Please email slevenbach.sl@gmail.com to reserve a seat.

BUS TRIP TO THE PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW

The Friends ran our annual bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show last week. By all accounts, this year's Show, Gardens of Tomorrow, was one of the best ever! Judy Snow was kind enough to share some of her pictures of the Show; if you weren't able to attend in person, enjoy Judy's photos!

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.

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PARK INFORMATION

• Frelinghuysen, Willowwood and Bamboo Brook Arboreta grounds are open 7 days a week, from 8am to dusk
• The Haggerty Education Center is open 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily except holidays.
• Parking is limited.
• HUNTING IN THE PARKS - See the Morris County Park Commission website.

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