June 4, 2025
SUMMER HIATUS
The Friends are taking a brief hiatus from programming this summer, but rest assured that we are working on programs for the near future!
Please make sure to hold the date for our Annual Tree Symposium which will be held on Saturday, November 8 - more information to follow.
Stay informed by checking our website: www.arboretumfriends.org and the eblast for programming updates.
Have a fun and safe Summer!
RUTGERS MASTER GARDENER IPM TEAM REPORT #3
Lots of information in this issue of the IPM Team Report. Click on the Report cover to read about Compost vs. Topsoil, Soil Tests, Harlequin bugs, Basil downy mildew, Ladybird beetles, larvae, eggs and pupae and much more!
To access and read the full report, click on the cover.
MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION PROGRAM
Art in Bloom - Ages 12 and up
Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Local artists will be showing original paintings accompanied by floral arrangement interpretations of their work. All the artwork will be available for sale.
For more information and to register, click on the flyer.
HOME GARDEN CLUB OF MORRISTOWN PROGRAM
The Language of Flowers in Nature and Art, with Rosemary Shire
Wednesday, June 18 - 1:00 PM
For centuries, flowers in art have had more significance than just a colorful bouquet or pretty arrangement. Master Gardener, Rosemary Shire, will discuss the significance and/or symbolism of flowers in art via a slide presentation covering flowers associated with mythological or religious figures, illustrated through works of art.
For more information and to register, click on the program description at right.
Several of our previously recorded events are available to watch on-line.
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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