What’s in Bloom

On a recent visit to the Arboretum, Lisa Bencivengo and Heather Emelander captured several lovely examples of winter interest in the garden. The red twigs of a Cornus sericea (Red Stemmed Dogwood – Lisa) and the reddish, early blooming, strappy flowers of Hamamelis vernalis (Red Imp Witch Hazel – Heather) are delightful on a late winter day, as is the exfoliating bark on the Acer griseum (Paperbark Maple – Lisa) at the entrance to the Haggerty Education Center. Subtle, but beautiful nevertheless.

Thanks, Lisa & Heather!

Explore these trees, shrubs, and seasonal highlights in our Garden Drop Video Series on our  YouTube Channel  — your source for year-round garden inspiration. 

The annual Benjamin Blackburn Scholarship Lecture was held on Saturday, February 7 in the Haggerty Education Center at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

We want to thank all volunteers who helped make this program enjoyable for everyone in attendance by making sure everything ran smoothly. Thanks also to Marge Hulstrunk, who created the lovely centerpieces on the food and beverage tables.

A recent visit to the Arboretum on a cold, windy day was short, but enjoyable. A striking dark leaved Euphorbia was a surprise as was the pastel-hued ornamental cabbage, both nestled among thin leaves of grass. The arbor was decorated with a series of grapevine globes and a whimsical pair of grapevine “snowmen” greeted me on the way into the Haggerty Education Center.

Even on a chilly, early winter day, there was beauty to be found. Plan a visit soon!