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June 3, 2026

Cooking Demonstration: Revolutionary Desserts with Chef Cynthia Triolo

Sunday, June 28 - 1:00 PM

In person at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Let's explore some desserts that were popular during the founding of our country. Chef Cynthia will update the recipes for today's cooks and utensils but keep the flavors intact.

What a perfect way to celebrate our 250th birthday!

For more information and to register, click on the graphic.

American Originals: The native plants and extraordinary plant developments that America has shared with the world, with Barbara Melera

Sunday, July 12 - 1:00 PM

In person at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Since 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.

RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF MORRIS COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDEN IPM TEAM REPORT #3

The third Rutgers Master Gardener Community Garden IPM team report for 2026 contains information on using flowers in the vegetable garden, Diamondback moth caterpillar pupa, sow and pill bugs, field pennycress and much more.

To access and read the full report, click on the Report cover.

Please note that all IPM team reports can be found here: https://morris.njaes.rutgers.edu/master-gardeners/

GROWING STRAWBERRIES IN THE HOME GARDEN. with Peter Nitzsche

It's June in New Jersey, so it's Strawberry time! -- who doesn't love a nice red, juicy, sweet strawberry!

For the next two weeks, we invite you to register for FREE for the Growing Strawberries in the Home Garden YouTube video.

Peter Nitzsche, Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent, Cooperative Extension of Morris County, will take you through strawberry botany, the different types, species, novelty and hybrid fruits as well as soil requirements, plant establishment/renovation and potential problems.

To access and watch this 50 minute video, click here:  https://youtu.be/Iu-nOE-3qo0

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.

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.

You can register and pay on line on our Events page and Membership page and subscribe to this newsletter here: complete directions for subscribing.

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PARK INFORMATION

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum is a facility of
the Morris County Park Commission

• 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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