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Mar. 26, 2025
WE'RE LOOKING FOR PLANT SALE VOLUNTEERSWant 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. TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF ORGANIC GARDENING, with Rutgers Master Gardener Grace Tshanakas Thursday, April 3 - 7:00 PMTHIS PROGRAM IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEESVIRTUAL VIA ZOOMHave 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 PMTHIS PROGRAM IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEESVIRTUAL VIA ZOOMYou 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 PMIn the big tentIf 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. AT THE FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUMOn Saturday, March 22, Chef Paul Gatzke conducted a cooking demonstration focusing on the Flavors of the Middle East. Some of the recipes prepared included Grilled Haloumi with Lemon, Olive Oil and Za'atar, Pearl Couscous with Turmeric and Parsley and Braised Pork Tenderloin with Ras Al Hanout, Sumac and Leeks. Attendees reported that the food was delicious. There was a bit of unplanned excitement when the fire alarm was accidentally set off! Thanks to Judy Snow for the photographs of the class. Spring has definitely sprung at the Arboretum, two beautiful Witch Hazel (Hamamelis) plants are blooming in the area between the Haggerty Education Center and Matilda's Cottage: Hamamelis vernalis 'Red Imp' and Hamamelis intermedia 'Sunburst'. With spring officially here, make plans to visit the Arboretum soon to see all that's blooming! Thanks to Heather Emelander for these photographs. 
WATCH PREVIOUS ZOOM PRESENTATIONSSeveral of our previously recorded events are available to watch on-line. See our Prerecorded Events page for more information and to register.Retail PartnersWhen 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
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Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum Post Office Box 2267 Morristown, NJ 07962 Web: https://www.arboretumfriends.org PARK INFORMATION The Frelinghuysen Arboretum is a facility of the Morris County Park Commission
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