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August 6, 2025FRIENDS BUS TRIP TO LONGWOOD GARDENSWednesday, September 17The bus will leave the Arboretum parking lot at 10:00 AM SHARP
The bus is filling up fast, but there are still seats available, so grab a friend and join us on Wednesday, September 17th for a trip to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. Let us take the stress out of driving so you can put your energy into exploring the beauty that Longwood has to offer. September is a glorious time to visit this famous garden which was originally purchased by Pierre S. du Pont in 1906 in order to save the trees from being logged. Since its opening in 1921 many additions and improvements have been made, including, in November 2024, a new Conservatory featuring interior Mediterranean-inspired gardens set amid pools, canals, and fountains. Other new additions include an outdoor Bonsai Courtyard and a preserved and expanded Orchid House. More areas to visit include the Italian Water Garden, the 5-acre Main Fountain Garden with shows at 1:15 PM, and 3:15 PM, the Meadow Garden, Chimes Tower and Waterfall, and the Eye of Water. Click here for a downloadable map of the gardens: . Self guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace and linger where you wish. Lunch at the Cafe, Beer Garden, or the 1906 Restaurant to satisfy your hunger. Reservations are recommended at 1906, as it is first come-first served otherwise. Please note that although the restaurant is open until 4:30 PM, the last reservation available is at 3:30 PM. Reservations are not available for the Cafe and Beer Garden. View Longwood's dining page here: https://longwoodgardens.org/dine. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. You may carry a water bottle and snacks into Longwood Gardens, but no other food is allowed. For more information and to register, click on the Longwood Fountains photo. AT THE ARBORETUMToday we're featuring photographs taken by Katherine Boyle and Heather Emelander. Katharine Boyle's photographs show the progression from bud, to partially open, to fully open pseudo-umbel of the beautiful, tropical-looking Agapanthus africanus. Native to southern Africa, we know it as Lily of the Nile or African lily, although it's not in the lily family. It's not winter hardy in New Jersey, but makes a lovely container plant with its long, strappy green leaves and periwinkle blue flowers. Heather Emelander provided a photograph of the Cotinus coggygria plant (smoke bush) growing in a bed next to the lower parking lot. This multi-stemmed shrub can grow to 23 feet in height, with green rounded leaves covered in a waxy glaucous sheen; when in bloom the pinkish-purple feathery plumes present a smoky appearance, hence the common name. Also from Heather is a photo of an upright scape of white, pendulous, fragrant Hosta flowers, sometimes referred to as plantain lily or funkia. Thank you Katharine and Heather for sharing your photographs with us. 
Click a picture to open the Photo Gallery page on our website. Friends Videos at the ArboretumClick here for a brief video by Lisa Bencivengo showing Bruce Crawford, Manager of Horticulture Division of Cultural and Environmental Resources at the Morris County Park Commission discussing the All American Garden at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Be sure to subscribe to our channel. 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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