Arboretum Leaves
The Summer issue of the Arboretum Leaves newsletter is at the printer; look for it in your emails and mailboxes soon. It's full of interesting information on events, programs and garden topics.
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Wednesday, June 14
REGISTRATION CLOSES NOON TODAY (WED JUNE 7)
The bus will leave the Arboretum parking lot at 8:30 AM SHARP
Join the Friends on a trip to Pennsylvania to see the remarkable Andalusia Historic House and Gardens on the Delaware River as well as author Jenny Rose Carey's private garden in Ambler.
The trip fee includes admission to both gardens, a guided house tour at Andalusia, and a box lunch.
FREE VIRTUAL RUTGERS MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM
Water Gardening Basics
Tuesday, June 20 - 7:00 PM
with Master Gardener Cheri Wilczek
Water gardening opens up a new world of planting and landscaping possibilities. Water in the garden, whether in a container or small pond, helps to create a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. Many aquatic plants can be grown in a tub of water on a deck with fountains and fish, or, in small pre-formed ponds.
Learn about plant selection, containers, planting depths, light requirements and the wild creatures they will attract bringing serenity and peace to your living space.
Free, but registration is required. Click on photo to register.
RUTGERS MASTER GARDENER IPM TEAM REPORT #4
This issue of the IPM Team Report covers problems with sowbugs and pillbugs, Rhubarb leaf spot and earwigs; the beneficial Ladybird Beetle is also discussed.
To access and read this issue, click on the Report at right.
Also available is the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Morris County Community Garden IPM Team's Top Problems List for 2018-2022.
If you would like to request a copy, please email: ctriolo@county.morris.nj.us
Hazy and hot today, but the haze is due mostly to the Canadian fires' smoke which has blown down our way. The air is thick and smells of burning ... so sad to think of all the trees that are being lost to these fires.
On a happier note, the gardens at the Arboretum are progressing along and today I encountered a large Yucca recurvifolia in full bloom (Soft Leaf Yucca); it really makes a statement in the garden! A gorgeous Cornus kousa 'Wolf Eyes" (Variegated Kousa Dogwood) is blooming next to the parking lot; the white bracts against the variegated foliage makes for a pretty picture. Last, but not least, I encountered a garden visitor trying to hide and stay under the radar; yes, they do munch on our garden plants, but isn't this Sylvilagus floridanus (Eastern Cottontail Rabbit) adorable!
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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