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Mar. 19, 2025

WE'RE LOOKING FOR PLANT SALE VOLUNTEERS

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 28 - May 2, as well as during the sale May 3 - 4.

See all the opportunities available and sign up here: 2025 Plant Sale Volunteers. Check back often as there may be cancellations.

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.

If you are not currently a Member of the Friends, join here: https://www.arboretumfriends.org/benefitshowto/ - then you'll be able to register for the Members Only Plant Sale Preview and get a jump on your spring plant shopping!

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

Click on the photo to register.

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION NEWS

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.

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PARK INFORMATION

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 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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