For testing various lcp entries.
Today at the Arboretum – 10/26/22
A foggy, misty, mild day, lots of rain drops glistening on leaves and dripping off flowers such as the ones on the Lonicera heckrotii ‘Goldflame’ (Goldflame Honeysuckle) blooming next to the parking lot. The Yucca recurvifolia (Curve Leaf Yucca) blooming next to the Waterwise Deck is magnificent in full bloom next to a yellow-foliaged Cephalotaxus harringtonia cv. Korean Gold (Japanese Plum Yew). Last, but not least, the small, creamy white, fragrant flowers of Heptacodium miconioides (Seven Sons Tree).
Picture credits: Margery Ennist.
Today at the Arboretum – 10/19/22
A crisp, clear fall day following yesterday’s rain. The bees were all over the Asters in the Blue Garden in front of Matilda’s Cottage; there’s a pretty Chrysanthemum blooming in the side garden next to Matilda’s and don’t you just love the dark purple leaves outlined in red of the Smoke Bush (Cotinus)?
Picture credits: Margery Ennist.
Today at the Arboretum – 10/12/22
Another gorgeous, sunny, fall day with clear blue skies and temperatures in the low 70s. Trees and shrubs are starting to show their lovely autumn colors. The young Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) in front of the mansion is resplendent in orange and gold leaves; the restored meadow behind the mansion is all muted colors, with whole swaths of blooming Monarda punctata (Spotted Bee Balm), a pollinator friendly native; The leaves on a Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Diane’ (Hybrid Witch Hazel cultivar) are turning a beautiful, brilliant orange. Fall is fleeting, so be sure to visit soon.
Picture credits: Margery Ennist.
Scarecrows at the Arboretum – 10/5/22
A rainy, blustery and chilly day at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The grounds are once again decorated with scarecrows, so plan a visit soon to see all these whimsical creations. Here’s just a small sampling of some of the scarecrows awaiting your visit. Enjoy!
Picture credits: Margery Ennist.
Today at the Arboretum – 9/28/22
A beautiful early fall day, cool and crisp. A delicate combination of Goldenrod (Solidago spp) and Asters (Aster spp) is blooming happily in the lower garden behind the Haggerty Education Center, the striking reddish flowerheads of Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Endless Summer Bloomstruck’ can be found next to the parking lot and bunches of Autumn Crocus or Naked Ladies (Colchicum) are springing up all over the gardens. Many visitors were out and about enjoying the grounds today.
Picture credits: Margery Ennist.
Today at the Arboretum – 9/21/22
It’s hard to believe that the first day of Fall is upon us. This is a great time to visit the gardens, the heat has abated, flowers are still blooming and the first hints of fall color are beginning to show. Pick a day to visit and enjoy the grounds from the Adirondack chairs in front of the Mansion.
Picture credits: Margery Ennist.
