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April 22, 2026

FRIENDS ANNUAL PLANT SALE NEWS

We've been working hard getting ready for our annual plant sale. As we do every year, our Plant Sale weekend will begin with a:

Members Only Plant Sale Preview

Friday, May 1 - 4:00 to 7:00 PM

In the Big Tent in the Parking Lot

Join 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 Plant Dividend 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.

Click here for a list of the plants that will be available at this year's Plant Sale: https://www.arboretumfriends.org/2026-plant-list/.

The Plant Sale Preview program is free to Members, but registration is required. Click here to learn more and to register..

Volunteer Opportunities Now Available

If 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!

Thank you to all who have already signed up to help out, much appreciated!
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE STILL NEED SEVERAL VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FOLLOWING SLOTS:

• Shelving Setup on Saturday, April 25, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
• PreCheckout Review on Saturday, May 2 in the afternoon and Sunday, May 3 in the afternoon
• Shelving Takedown on Tuesday, May 5, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

RUTGERS VARIETIES AVAILABLE AT THE PLANT SALE

We will also carry the following Rutgers varieties: Rutgers D'Light strawberry NJ09-2-1', 'Rutgers 250' tomato and 'Rutgers Devotion DMR' basil.

For a full description of each variety, click on the flyer.

PURCHASE GARDEN GIFTS AT THE PLANT SALE

A variety of gardening related gifts will be available for purchase at the Plant Sale, i.e., Womanswork Pink Weeder Gloves, Womanswork Plant Snips in green or pink, Gorilla Tubs medium or large, Very Dirty Hands Soap etc. These make wonderful Mother's Day gifts or gifts for any lucky gardener!

Click on a photo to view in our photo gallery.

THE GARDEN CONSERVANCY OPEN DAYS

A reminder that The Garden Conservancy's Open Days will feature Friends Member Judy Snow's Basking Ridge, NJ garden on Saturday, May 16th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

For more information and to register, click here: https://www.gardenconservancy.org/garden-directory/open-days/snow-gardens.

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FRIENDS VIDEOS AT THE ARBORETUM

Click 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.

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WATCH PREVIOUS ZOOM PRESENTATIONS

Several of our previously recorded events are available to watch on-line.

See our Prerecorded Events page for more information and to register.

Retail Partners

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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CONTACT US HERE

PARK INFORMATION

• Frelinghuysen, Willowwood and Bamboo Brook Arboreta grounds are open 7 days a week, from 8am to dusk
• The Haggerty Education Center building is open seven days a week from 10 AM to 4 PM, except for Federal holidays. Click here for information and updates.
• HUNTING IN THE PARKS - See the Morris County Park Commission website.

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