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March 25, 2026FRIENDS ANNUAL PLANT SALE NEWSWe've been working hard getting ready for our annual plant sale. As we do every year, our Plant Sale weekend will begin with a: GO GREEN While You Shop at the Plant SaleBring Your Own Trays, Boxes or CartsCosts of cardboard boxes and freight have skyrocketed, so help us keep costs down for this year's Plant Sale,  Pollinator Plants for All Types of Gardens, with Carrie StankerTuesday, April 21 - 7:00 PMVIRTUAL VIA ZOOMJoin us for this free Zoom program and learn about a variety of great landscape plants that grow under various conditions and provide food sources and/or habitat for pollinators. Many of these plants will be offered at this year's Friends Plant Sale.  Carrie Stanker is co-owner of Sunset Farmstead, a wholesale plant nursery in Columbus, New Jersey. Sunset Farmstead is sustainably growing perennials and grasses that benefit pollinators, without the use of insecticides and fungicides. Their plants are safe for pollinators and safe for the environment! For more information and to register, click on the photo.  Members Only Plant Sale PreviewFriday, May 1 - 4:00 to 7:00 PMIn the Big Tent in the Parking LotJoin us in the big tent for a Member Preview Sale and refreshments. Many hours have been spent reviewing plant availability, choosing colors, considering sizes, etc. so we can offer you the very best choices. You'll be able to get advice from local plant experts and select from a huge variety of houseplants, annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees. As in past years, we'll offer special plant dividends to our Members. Click here to see the full list with details and pictures to help you chose. Please note that two of the plugs (Stachys x 'Summer Romance' and Polystichum acrostichoides) will only be available for purchase, not as member plant dividends. The Plant Sale Preview program is free to Members, but registration is required. Click here to learn more and to register. Volunteer Opportunities Now AvailableIf you would like to volunteer at our Plant Sale, we would welcome your participation. There are many time slots and different tasks that need filling. Click here and choose a time slot/task that fits your schedule: 2026 plant sale volunteer sign ups - Thanks in advance for your help! 
OXYDENDRUM ARBOREUM, AN EXOTIC-LOOKING NATIVE FOR YOUR GARDENIn spite of its exotic appearance, Oxydendrum arboreum, also known as Sourwood, is actually native to the East Coast of North America. A tree with gorgeous autumn color, a pyramidal shape and faintly scented pendulous flower racemes, this would make a great addition to your garden if you can accommodate it. Click on the image to read Bruce Crawford's article about this tree's many attributes. MEMBERSHIPIf you are not currently a Member of the Friends, you can become one and join us on Friday evening for the Member Plant Sale Preview. Click here to join on line.  ECO-ACTION SERIES OF PROGRAMSFriends Member Susan Akers has shared an invitation to register for FREE for the Eco-Action Series of programs. Some programs are offered in person or virtually and they ask that you indicate your choice on the registration form. Zoom links will be sent out one week prior to the program date. For more about each presenter and the program, check the Denville Green Sustainability Team Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/denvillegreenteam/ For more information click on the Eco-Action Flyer. Some Black & Blue Hued Annuals at the Friends Plant SaleHere are some beautiful black & blue hued annuals that you will find at the Friends 2026 Plant Sale. Wouldn't they look great in your garden? 
Click on a photo to view in our photo gallery. FRIENDS VIDEOS AT THE ARBORETUMClick here for a brief video by Lisa Bencivengo featuring Bruce Crawford, Manager of Horticulture Division of Cultural and Environmental Resources at the Morris County Park Commission in which he discusses 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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