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Plants for Fall GardeningThis Thursday night (Sept. 13), Daryl Kobesky from Pleasant Run Nursery is in the house! Fall is tree planting time and Daryl has some great recommendations for your garden. Vegetable Garden Series: Putting the Garden to BedBeginning and intermediate vegetable gardeners will appreciate the tips and information, plus free broccoli starts for your fall veggie garden! Saturday, Sept. 15th.  An Apple A DayAnd on Sunday, September 16, teen cooks will make their own applesauce, pies and tarts. What a great gift for your favorite teen when they really need a respite from the stress of the first weeks of school! Bring the Butterflies to YouThere have been a lot of butterflies here at The Frelinghuysen this month. To get the scoop on what is happening, come to Bring the Butterflies to You on Sunday, Oct. 7th. Sharon and Wade Wander frequently lead field trips and present programs for the North American Butterfly Association. Their talk is free, but you must register. It’s child friendly, so bring a kid along and start a lifelong interest off right. Thanksgiving Is On Our Mindsand we have some wonderful programs in advance of the holiday:
Other great fall activities include our Fall Scavenger Hunts for the Whole Family. It’s “Nuts to You” in October – remember to bring your camera! If you’re home during the week and love the company of fellow bookaphiles, please consider joining our Book Club. More information is featured here.  The Friends Are Going to Ireland in 2013And you are invited to join in on a wonderful tour of Irish gardens. Join us on Saturday October 20 for the Friends Trip to Ireland Preview where you veteran traveler Sue Acheson will describe the tour and the all the details like itinerary, cost, accomodations, etc. The Preview is free, but we ask that you register in advance. Want a head start? Read about the program on our Ireland2013 page. If you decide to join in on the fun (and we hope you do), you can reserve a place with a deposit either by check or by PayPal. Read about it on the Ireland2013 pages. What's in Bloom At the ArboretumComing for a walk? Check out what’s in bloom right here with our on-line What's in Bloom list, maintained by volunteer Phil Dahlen.
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