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August 13, 2025FRIENDS BUS TRIP TO LONGWOOD GARDENSWednesday, September 17The bus will leave the Arboretum parking lot at 10:00 AM SHARPONLY A COUPLE OF SEATS LEFT ON THE BUS - DON'T BE LEFT OUT, REGISTER NOW!
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. 
RUTGERS MASTER GARDENER IPM TEAM REPORT #8This edition of the IPM Team Report contains useful tips including how to protect your garden in hot weather, as well as catfacing and cracking on tomato fruit, eggplant lace bug, common lambsquarters and a lot more. To read the full report, click on the Report cover. AT THE ARBORETUMMember Michele Blustein visited the Arboretum recently and shared the following photographs with us. A closeup shot of an Echinops ritro flowerhead (globe thistle), followed by a vignette including globe thistle in front of a group of Achillea millefolium's pastel flowers (Yarrow). The genus name Achillea comes from the mythical Greek character Achilles, who legend tells us, carried it with his army to treat wounded soldiers. Michelle also sent a picture of the Campsis radicans (trumpet creeper vine) in full and glorious bloom. Native to Eastern North America, the trumpet creeper flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies and can be used in erosion control as well as for herbal remedies for women's health issues. Thank you Michele! 
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. You can view all our videos in our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe. 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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