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May 6, 2026MANY THANKS!!!hank you to all our wonderful volunteers who worked hard, diligently and tirelessly to make sure our annual Plant Sale was a success; from plant experts to plant groomers and everyone in between, your efforts are appreciated more than you can ever know! The weather was not as nice as we would have liked, but you all soldiered on and got the job done. Kudos to you all! American Originals: The native plants and extraordinary plant developments that America has shared with the world, with Barbara Melera
Sunday, July 12 - 1:00 PMIn person at The Frelinghuysen ArboretumSince 1492 when Columbus arrived in the Caribbean, the American continents have been introducing the world to some of the most incredible, dramatic, fantastic, delicious and beautiful plants, fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs the world has ever known. Please join Barbara Melera, President of Harvesting History Heirlooms LLC, a horticultural company founded in 2016 to provide its customers with the finest quality horticultural and agricultural products available today. Ms. Melera will discuss a few of the indigenous American plant species that have become important in the gardens around the world, three of the most significant American plant developments affecting the lives and gardens of this planet and the little known story of the unique role that American horticulture played in the founding of The United States of America. Plants and products will be available for sale at the program. For more information and to register, click on the photo of Ms. Melera.  MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION PROGRAMArt in Bloom - Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6Timed ticket entry from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMLocal artists will show their original paintings, accompanied by floral arrangement interpretations of their work. For more information and to register, click on the flyer.  MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION PROGRAMArt in Bloom: After Hours Reception PartyFriday, June 5 from 6:00 to 8:00 PMAdvanced purchase requiredBe among the first to experience Art in Bloom at this exclusive evening reception. Sip, savor, and stroll through the display of floral inspired artworks, each paired with fresh botanical designs created by local floral artists. For more information and to purchase tickets, click on the Art In Bloom Reception flyer. AT THE FRELINGHUYSEN - May 6, 2026Friends Member Gerry Pappalardo shared his photo of the stunning red leaves on a Cercis canadensis ‘Flame Thrower’ which was available for purchase at our Plant Sale. A variety of nicely arranged planters can be found around the grounds at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum; Member Debby Holz captured a lovely one in the vicinity of the Rose Garden; another planter combining Pansies and Euphorbia was at the tent entrance to the Friends Plant Sale. Several Jack-in-the Pulpit (Arisaema tryphyllun) plants found a home nestled at the base of a Redbud tree; known for its distinctive flower structure, this lovely New Jersey native woodland perennial thrives in rich, moist, shaded woods. The pictures of the Pansy/Euphorbia planter and the Jack-in-the Pulpits are courtesy Margery Ennist. The grounds around the Arboretum are just bursting with color and so many different textures, shapes, sizes, etc. Make sure to plan a visit soon! 
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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