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summer 2013 The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum Flower Power Family Day It’s mid-summer and the arboretum’s gardens are awash in blooms. What a great time to celebrate Flower Power with children’s crafts, a parade and a concert. The crafts are nature-based, flower-centric and suitable for children ages 3 and up. The parade is for walkers of all ages, and for decorated wagons, carts, baby carriages or strollers (sorry, no bicycles or skate boards). You can decorate your four wheeled buggies at home or stop by our Flower Power Decoration Station and do some styling there. Then join the Puppeteers Cooperative as we march around the Great Lawn for a mid-summer Flower Power Parade! The Puppeteers Cooperative, headquartered in Brooklyn, NY and Boston, MA specializes in designing fanciful creations for pageants and processions. These talented puppeteers will bring many of their special people-sized puppet costumes for guests to wear as they parade. Their website, www.gis.net/~puppetco/ is filled with images of their puppets – visit it! At day’s end, we’ll be serenaded by Ira and Julia Levin’s green and happy tunes. The Levins combine harmony-driven acoustic folk rock with wistful overtones of the 1930s – all with the intention of putting a smile on your face. 2011 Winners of the Connecticut Folk Festival Songwriting Competition, Ira and Julia offer upbeat, original songs in sets that include audience participation and a strong folk presence. Originally from California, they have performed in Europe and throughout their new home base in the Hudson River Valley. The perfect ending to a fun day. Date: Sunday, July 21 The rain date for this event is Sunday, July 28 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $10 per car – Friends members will be admitted for FREE, but you must bring your membership card. No FREE admittance without your card. Ira and Julia Levin Summer Fun...something for everyone! Lavender Morning Herbal Vinegar Workshop Pick of the Season Biblical Botany Walking Tour Willowwood Arboretum Good Morning Tour Flower Power Family Day July Jaunt

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Page 1: Summer Fun! - Frelinghuysen Arboretum · into the first garden. “Exquisite!” may follow as garden after garden takes your breath away. Welcome to Chanticleer, a 35-acre Pleasure

TheFriendsofTheFrelinghuysenArboretum 353EastHanoverAvenue,P.O.Box1295Morristown,NJ07962-1295

Arboretum Leaves is published quarterly by The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.973-326-7603 www.arboretumfriends.org

Karen CurryPresident

Ilona Ontscherenki Secretary

Beverly HighfieldTreasurer

The Morris County Park Commission and The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum invite everyone to participate in their programs. If you require an interpreter for the deaf or other accommodations, please contact us at 973-326-7603 or TDD 1-800-852-7899. Please provide two weeks notice.

FIRST CLASS MAIL

summer2013 TheFriendsofTheFrelinghuysenArboretum

calendar of events

Seepage7foracompletelistingofaffiliatemembermeetingsandevents.

JulyWeekends Family Photo Scavenger Hunt – America The Beautiful ..................................6

Ongoing Gallery Exhibit: Floral Exposures by Charles Miller ..............5

7 Free tour of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum .....................5

13 Good Morning Tour of Willowwood Arboretum ...............................5

13 Lavender Morning .........................................4

14 Cooking Demonstration: Pick of the Season ........................................4

14 Biblical Botany Tour .....................................6

17 Bus Trip: July Jaunt.......................................3

17 Grow, Cook, Eat: Summer Squash ..............4

21 Flower Power Family Day ............................1

28 Flower Power Family Day Rain Date ..........1

AugustWeekends Family Photo Scavenger Hunt – That’s So Cool ...............................................6

Ongoing Gallery Exhibit: Greystone Park Heritage ...5

4 Free Tour of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum ..5

21 Grow, Cook, Eat: Cooking Greens ..............4

SeptemberWeekends Family Photo Scavenger Hunt – Back To School .............................................6Ongoing Gallery Exhibit: Nature From Two Perspectives ....................5

1 Free Tour of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum .. 57 Herbal Vinegar Workshop ............................48 Community, Care and Creativity: Horticultural Therapy and Greystone Park...615 Autumn Open House at Willowwood Arboretum ...............................515 Cooking Demonstration: Beets Me! .............418 Grow, Cook, Eat: Eggplant ..........................422 Mid-Autumn Moon Festival ..........................722 Open House at Bamboo Brook ...................5

Sally HemsenVicePresident

FlowerPowerFamilyDayIt’s mid-summer and the arboretum’s gardens are awash in blooms. What a great time to celebrate Flower Power with children’s crafts, a parade and a concert. The crafts are nature-based, flower-centric and suitable for children ages 3 and up. The parade is for walkers of all ages, and for decorated wagons, carts, baby carriages or strollers (sorry, no bicycles or skate boards). You can decorate your four wheeled buggies at home or stop by our Flower Power Decoration Station and do some styling there. Then join the Puppeteers Cooperative as we march around the Great Lawn for a mid-summer Flower Power Parade! The Puppeteers Cooperative, headquartered in Brooklyn, NY and Boston, MA specializes in designing fanciful creations for pageants and processions. These talented puppeteers will bring many of their special people-sized puppet costumes for guests to wear as they parade. Their website, www.gis.net/~puppetco/ is filled with images of their puppets – visit it! At day’s end, we’ll be serenaded by Ira and Julia Levin’s green and happy tunes. The Levins combine harmony-driven acoustic folk rock with wistful overtones of the 1930s – all with the intention of putting a smile on your face. 2011 Winners of the Connecticut Folk Festival Songwriting Competition, Ira and Julia offer upbeat, original songs in sets that include audience participation and a strong folk presence. Originally from California, they have performed in Europe and throughout their new home base in the Hudson River Valley. The perfect ending to a fun day.

Date: Sunday, July 21 The rain date for this event is Sunday, July 28

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cost: $10 per car – Friends members will be admitted for FREE, but you must bring your membership card. No FREE admittance without your card.

IraandJuliaLevin

Summer Fun!

Summer Fun...something for everyone!

Lavender Morning

Herbal Vinegar Workshop

Pick of the Season

Biblical Botany Walking Tour

Willowwood Arboretum Good

Morning Tour

Flower PowerFamily Day

July Jaunt

Page 2: Summer Fun! - Frelinghuysen Arboretum · into the first garden. “Exquisite!” may follow as garden after garden takes your breath away. Welcome to Chanticleer, a 35-acre Pleasure

KarenCurry–PresidentOne of the great pleasures of the President and the Board is Volunteer recognition. Each year at the Arbor Day ceremony in April, the Friends honor special volunteers and recognize their devotion and long-time service. This year Jennifer Basile and Beth Branigan were the honor-ees. Each of them contributed to the programs, events and projects of the Friends in their own way and shared their many talents.

We honored Beth and Jennifer by dedicating two new and unique hydrangeas which were planted on the arboretum grounds. At the ceremony John Morse, Manager of Horticulture, explained the virtues of each plant and, with the help of the honorees, attached a dedication label to the plant. They were then presented with a plaque detailing their contributions to the arboretum. This ceremony was followed by a thank you luncheon attended by family and friends of the honorees. We would be so diminished without our volunteers, they are vital to all we do.

And now, it is my pleasure to pass the presidential torch to Sally Hemsen, the newly elected president of the Friends. Thanks to all of you for your support over these last years. I have truly enjoyed my tenure as President and look forward to continued engagement with the arboretum and all its activities.

Karen Curry President

notes from the board

2 3

SallyHemsen–President-ElectIt is a very great honor to be chosen to serve as the President of The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The recent past presidents have been exemplary leaders and have done so much to advance the mission of The Friends. I have very big shoes to fill, but fortunately I also have a skilled and hard-working Board to help me.

The coming year will bring many challenges. The Frelinghuysen Arboretum is still recovering from the ravages of Hurricane Sandy, and maintaining adequate funding for the Park System continues to be an issue. We hope to count on you, our loyal members, to continue to lend your support as we face the coming months. When you receive your renewal notice, please stay with us, and perhaps renew at an increased level. Talk to friends, neighbors, colleagues at work, and urge them to join with us in our mission to preserve this wonderful site that thousands of people enjoy every year.

See you at the Arboretum!

Sally Hemsen President-Elect

Join The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and DIG IT! for another exceptional garden experience on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Leave the driving to us for a day as we enjoy a July Jaunt in the Brandywine Valley.

“OMG” may be your utterance as you step into the first garden. “Exquisite!” may follow as garden after garden takes your breath away.

Welcome to Chanticleer, a 35-acre Pleasure Garden, touted (and correctly so) as one of the most beautiful public gardens in the United States. We will have a guided tour of distinct yet unified garden areas, each designed by a horticulturist, and the first floor of the Rosengarten estate’s main house.

The gardens include: the TeacupGarden, a jungle of potted tropicals surrounding an Italianate fountain with an adjoining small formal garden; Bell’sWoodland, where paths wind through East Coast forest plants and sidle close to a creek with a sculpted bridge over wetland plants.

A RuinGarden created on the foundation of Adolph Rosengarten, Jr.’s razed home is a perennial and sculpture “landscape theater” beside a Mediterranean GravelGarden. The TennisCourtGarden features colorful foliage with a central bed surrounded by color-themed beds, rose arbors and a central axis. ChanticleerHouseGarden surrounds the main house with several perennial borders, terrace gardens, fountains and annual beds.

The PondGarden is wildlife heaven consisting of several ponds and dense, floriferous plantings that offer shelter to Little Green Herons, frogs, humming-birds, damsel flies, and lots of small birds. Sit on the grass and enjoy!

AsianWoods sustains collections of plants native to Korea, Japan, and China laid out in layers like North American forests. The Serpentine winds through rows of conifers and crops to an almost pagan semi-circle rimmed by gingko trees dedicated to Flora. MinderWoods offers new discoveries like sorrel trees and surprise furniture. Practicality not to be outdone, the CutFlowerandVegetableGardens produce food and blossoms for arrangements.

Tired and hungry? Or looking for some haricot vert earrings in gold? We’ll find fun and sustenance when we stop for lunch and shopping at Terrain, a nursery/ restaurant and garden accessory boutique. (Not to worry, there’s lots of storage under the bus.) We’ll enjoy a rustic, farm-to-table lunch in the Garden Shed where bread is served in terracotta pots and ice tea is drunk from mason jars. We’ll finish the day off with home-made ice cream and toppings at the Ice Cream Bar – a perfect cool ending to a hot, mid-summer garden tour!

Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Time: The bus leaves Frelinghuysen Arboretum at 8:30am SHARP and returns approximately 5:15pm.

Cost: $100 members / $125 non-members

(NowwouldbeagreattimetoconsiderjoiningtheFriends,individualmembershipsareonly$25)

ArborDayAwardrecipientsBethBraniganandJenniferBasile

July Jaunt

Bus Trip to the High Line in ManhattanMark your calendar for Tuesday, October 8, 2013 for a bus trip to the High Line. The weather should be cooler and the many ornamental grasses in full bloom. We have two tours scheduled with Sonia Uyterhoeven of the New York Botanic Gardens at either 11:00 or 1:00. Sonia is highly regarded as a guide. The rest of your time can be spent lunching from the food trucks along the way or on a visit to the Chelsea Market. Look for more details in the next issue of Arboretum Leaves.

ThePondGarden

TheCutFlowerandVegetableGardens

save thedate!

SwatandScratch!What is this gardener’s bane? Worse than weeds, the mosquito can damage my garden by keeping me out of it! There are some 63 species of mosquitoes living here in New Jersey. Some will travel just a few yards for a meal, others can fly as far as 50 miles. The potential for contracting St. Louis Encephalitis, Eastern Equine Encephalitis or West Nile Virus through a mosquito bite makes them more than a simple pest.

For the big picture on what is being done state-wide, visit http:www.nj.gov/dep/mosquito/depts./htm. which has many resources. For those of you with larger properties or prop-erties that include wetlands, this is a particularly useful site.

Go local at http:co.morris.nj.us/mosquito/home.asp to learn what the Morris County Mosquito Commission is doing to keep this pest under control. There are many steps you as a homeowner can take to help control mosquito populations.

Plants as well can help repel mosquitoes. Get some suggestions at http:eartheasy.com, search mosquito repelling plants. The students at Alderleaf Wilderness College have lots of experience with this topic – study their plant list at www.wildernesscollege.com, search “plants that repel mosquitoes” and click on the link to the Science Daily study that is published here.

It’s the female mosquito who does the biting and she is attracted to the CO2 we are emitting. Here is a simple and inexpensive way to attract mosquitoes, ostensibly to an area in which you are not: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22399231.tip.html

It’s not only that more kinds of mosquitoes living in New Jersey, but also that the animals that eat mosquitoes are declining. At www.motherearthnews.com, search “bats” we learn that “Much of the blame for declining bat populations rests on human shoulders. Bats can be poisoned when they consume insects that have been sprayed with synthetic pesticides. But the biggest problem for bats, is the loss of natural habitat. Many bats prefer to roost in dead or dying trees under the loose and peeling bark, or in tree cavities. Some prefer to roost in caves or caverns. Populations have dwindled and diversity has suffered without the protection of these important natural roosts.”

Learn more about the bat, which can eat about 1000 mosquitoes a day (or night) at Bat Conservation International www.batcon.org. You may consider installing a few bat houses in your garden to help with the mosquito problem.

Finally – how can plants help you once you’ve been bitten? Many people are familiar with the anti-itch properties of tea tree oil, and stinging nettles. Here is an interesting site that features an ointment made of the plantain leaf – www.5orangepotatoes.com/blog/2009/09/01/plaintain.

Wishing you a mosquito-free summer in your garden!

by Lesley Parness – [email protected]

virtual gardener

Page 3: Summer Fun! - Frelinghuysen Arboretum · into the first garden. “Exquisite!” may follow as garden after garden takes your breath away. Welcome to Chanticleer, a 35-acre Pleasure

KarenCurry–PresidentOne of the great pleasures of the President and the Board is Volunteer recognition. Each year at the Arbor Day ceremony in April, the Friends honor special volunteers and recognize their devotion and long-time service. This year Jennifer Basile and Beth Branigan were the honor-ees. Each of them contributed to the programs, events and projects of the Friends in their own way and shared their many talents.

We honored Beth and Jennifer by dedicating two new and unique hydrangeas which were planted on the arboretum grounds. At the ceremony John Morse, Manager of Horticulture, explained the virtues of each plant and, with the help of the honorees, attached a dedication label to the plant. They were then presented with a plaque detailing their contributions to the arboretum. This ceremony was followed by a thank you luncheon attended by family and friends of the honorees. We would be so diminished without our volunteers, they are vital to all we do.

And now, it is my pleasure to pass the presidential torch to Sally Hemsen, the newly elected president of the Friends. Thanks to all of you for your support over these last years. I have truly enjoyed my tenure as President and look forward to continued engagement with the arboretum and all its activities.

Karen Curry President

notes from the board

2 3

SallyHemsen–President-ElectIt is a very great honor to be chosen to serve as the President of The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The recent past presidents have been exemplary leaders and have done so much to advance the mission of The Friends. I have very big shoes to fill, but fortunately I also have a skilled and hard-working Board to help me.

The coming year will bring many challenges. The Frelinghuysen Arboretum is still recovering from the ravages of Hurricane Sandy, and maintaining adequate funding for the Park System continues to be an issue. We hope to count on you, our loyal members, to continue to lend your support as we face the coming months. When you receive your renewal notice, please stay with us, and perhaps renew at an increased level. Talk to friends, neighbors, colleagues at work, and urge them to join with us in our mission to preserve this wonderful site that thousands of people enjoy every year.

See you at the Arboretum!

Sally Hemsen President-Elect

Join The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and DIG IT! for another exceptional garden experience on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Leave the driving to us for a day as we enjoy a July Jaunt in the Brandywine Valley.

“OMG” may be your utterance as you step into the first garden. “Exquisite!” may follow as garden after garden takes your breath away.

Welcome to Chanticleer, a 35-acre Pleasure Garden, touted (and correctly so) as one of the most beautiful public gardens in the United States. We will have a guided tour of distinct yet unified garden areas, each designed by a horticulturist, and the first floor of the Rosengarten estate’s main house.

The gardens include: the TeacupGarden, a jungle of potted tropicals surrounding an Italianate fountain with an adjoining small formal garden; Bell’sWoodland, where paths wind through East Coast forest plants and sidle close to a creek with a sculpted bridge over wetland plants.

A RuinGarden created on the foundation of Adolph Rosengarten, Jr.’s razed home is a perennial and sculpture “landscape theater” beside a Mediterranean GravelGarden. The TennisCourtGarden features colorful foliage with a central bed surrounded by color-themed beds, rose arbors and a central axis. ChanticleerHouseGarden surrounds the main house with several perennial borders, terrace gardens, fountains and annual beds.

The PondGarden is wildlife heaven consisting of several ponds and dense, floriferous plantings that offer shelter to Little Green Herons, frogs, humming-birds, damsel flies, and lots of small birds. Sit on the grass and enjoy!

AsianWoods sustains collections of plants native to Korea, Japan, and China laid out in layers like North American forests. The Serpentine winds through rows of conifers and crops to an almost pagan semi-circle rimmed by gingko trees dedicated to Flora. MinderWoods offers new discoveries like sorrel trees and surprise furniture. Practicality not to be outdone, the CutFlowerandVegetableGardens produce food and blossoms for arrangements.

Tired and hungry? Or looking for some haricot vert earrings in gold? We’ll find fun and sustenance when we stop for lunch and shopping at Terrain, a nursery/ restaurant and garden accessory boutique. (Not to worry, there’s lots of storage under the bus.) We’ll enjoy a rustic, farm-to-table lunch in the Garden Shed where bread is served in terracotta pots and ice tea is drunk from mason jars. We’ll finish the day off with home-made ice cream and toppings at the Ice Cream Bar – a perfect cool ending to a hot, mid-summer garden tour!

Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Time: The bus leaves Frelinghuysen Arboretum at 8:30am SHARP and returns approximately 5:15pm.

Cost: $100 members / $125 non-members

(NowwouldbeagreattimetoconsiderjoiningtheFriends,individualmembershipsareonly$25)

ArborDayAwardrecipientsBethBraniganandJenniferBasile

July Jaunt

Bus Trip to the High Line in ManhattanMark your calendar for Tuesday, October 8, 2013 for a bus trip to the High Line. The weather should be cooler and the many ornamental grasses in full bloom. We have two tours scheduled with Sonia Uyterhoeven of the New York Botanic Gardens at either 11:00 or 1:00. Sonia is highly regarded as a guide. The rest of your time can be spent lunching from the food trucks along the way or on a visit to the Chelsea Market. Look for more details in the next issue of Arboretum Leaves.

ThePondGarden

TheCutFlowerandVegetableGardens

save thedate!

SwatandScratch!What is this gardener’s bane? Worse than weeds, the mosquito can damage my garden by keeping me out of it! There are some 63 species of mosquitoes living here in New Jersey. Some will travel just a few yards for a meal, others can fly as far as 50 miles. The potential for contracting St. Louis Encephalitis, Eastern Equine Encephalitis or West Nile Virus through a mosquito bite makes them more than a simple pest.

For the big picture on what is being done state-wide, visit http:www.nj.gov/dep/mosquito/depts./htm. which has many resources. For those of you with larger properties or prop-erties that include wetlands, this is a particularly useful site.

Go local at http:co.morris.nj.us/mosquito/home.asp to learn what the Morris County Mosquito Commission is doing to keep this pest under control. There are many steps you as a homeowner can take to help control mosquito populations.

Plants as well can help repel mosquitoes. Get some suggestions at http:eartheasy.com, search mosquito repelling plants. The students at Alderleaf Wilderness College have lots of experience with this topic – study their plant list at www.wildernesscollege.com, search “plants that repel mosquitoes” and click on the link to the Science Daily study that is published here.

It’s the female mosquito who does the biting and she is attracted to the CO2 we are emitting. Here is a simple and inexpensive way to attract mosquitoes, ostensibly to an area in which you are not: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22399231.tip.html

It’s not only that more kinds of mosquitoes living in New Jersey, but also that the animals that eat mosquitoes are declining. At www.motherearthnews.com, search “bats” we learn that “Much of the blame for declining bat populations rests on human shoulders. Bats can be poisoned when they consume insects that have been sprayed with synthetic pesticides. But the biggest problem for bats, is the loss of natural habitat. Many bats prefer to roost in dead or dying trees under the loose and peeling bark, or in tree cavities. Some prefer to roost in caves or caverns. Populations have dwindled and diversity has suffered without the protection of these important natural roosts.”

Learn more about the bat, which can eat about 1000 mosquitoes a day (or night) at Bat Conservation International www.batcon.org. You may consider installing a few bat houses in your garden to help with the mosquito problem.

Finally – how can plants help you once you’ve been bitten? Many people are familiar with the anti-itch properties of tea tree oil, and stinging nettles. Here is an interesting site that features an ointment made of the plantain leaf – www.5orangepotatoes.com/blog/2009/09/01/plaintain.

Wishing you a mosquito-free summer in your garden!

by Lesley Parness – [email protected]

virtual gardener

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CookingDemonstration:ThePickoftheSeasonPeaches, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are at the height of freshness and are a cause for celebration in our opinion! What would summer be without peach pie, blueberry cobbler or berry shortcakes? Spend this summer afternoon learning some new recipes to take advantage of New Jersey’s fruit harvest.

Date: Sunday, July 14 – RegisterbyJuly7

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members

Grow, Cook, Eat A Full Circle Garden Series

Do you like to eat as much as you like to garden? Want to learn more about new and different varieties of vegetables? Wondering what to do when all those summer squash ripen on the same day?

This series, held on the third Wednesday of the month during the gardening season, will help you solve all these dilemmas and more. Horticultural Program Specialists Gwen Montgomery and Cynthia Triolo will focus on a different garden vegetable each month to help bring gardening full circle for you and your family. They provide growing suggestions, planting tips, and pest and disease prevention ideas for those tried and true varieties. We also take a closer look at some new and unusual varieties that you will want to try in your own garden. Seeds, recipes and best of all, tastes of a sample prepared dish will inspire you to get outside and plant something so that you too can go from garden to table.

Each of these courses is eligible for 1.5 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s.

July 17 – Summer Squash

August 21 – Cooking Greens (Chard, Kale and others)

September 18 – Eggplants and their relatives

October 16 – Edible Alliums

November 20 – Winter Squash

Dates: See above

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Cost: $15 members / $20 non-members per class

JoinChefandHorticulturalProgramSpecialistCynthiaTrioloforthesecookingdemonstrations.

FreeToursofTheFrelinghuysenArboretumOn the first Sunday of the month, from April through October, meet us in the lobby of the Haggerty Education Center for a free tour of the grounds of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Learn some of the history and enjoy the beauty of this exceptional horticultural site with a knowledgeable tour guide. If you are interested in becoming a tour guide, give Marge a call at 973.631.5049 or email her at [email protected]

Dates: Sunday(s), July 7, August 4, September 1 and October 6

Time: 2:00 pm

Cost: FREE

GoodMorningTourofWillowwoodArboretumTour the magnificent gardens of Willowwood with Assistant Superintendent of Horticulture, Judy Schaible. Judy’s unique

perspective makes this tour a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get an insider’s view of this treasured arboretum. Meet at the Stone Barn and wear good walking shoes.

Date: Saturday, July 13 – RegisterbyJuly6

Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Cost: $10 members/$12 non-members

OpenHouseatBambooBrookOutdoorEducationCenterDo the “Butterfly Ramble” in its meadows, explore ha-has and allees in its gardens, try your hand at crafts that honor its creator. Learn the fascinating history of Bamboo Brook, both natural and biographical. The Association of Professional Landscape Designers will be on hand to give garden tours and The New Jersey Conservation Foundation will be conducting natural history tours at different times throughout the day. Bring a magnifying glass and a good pair of walking shoes to explore this historic garden.

Date: Sunday, September 22

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cost: FREE

CookingDemonstration:BeetsMe!Beet harvest in New Jersey is most active from July through the end of October but can continue past Thanksgiving. Explore some new ways to prepare this beautiful vegetable, whether they are red, gold or striped. We’ll even make a cake with them!

Date: Sunday, September 15 – RegisterbySeptember8

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members

LavenderMorningWhat could be better than working with dried lavender? How about working with it under the gentle and skilled supervision of plantswoman Louise Hyde. Louise and her family have operated Well Sweep Herb Farm in Port Murray, NJ for 44 years. Spend the morning with Louise and walk away with a lifetime’s worth of information about this splendid scented plant. Or, just inhale deeply and enjoy the 6-inch lavender wreath and small lavender wand you will create with lavender grown at Well Sweep. Lavender tea will be served, preferably with lavender honey!

Date: Saturday, July 13 – RegisterbyJuly6

Time: 10:00 am

Cost: $40 members / $45 non-members

HerbalVinegarWorkshopHerb gardens are at their peak in quantity and quality – so, it’s the right time to make herbal vinegars. We provide herbs, bottles, labels, and trendy raffia ties. You learn how to make a perfect salad accompaniment, grilling and basting blend, or dessert finisher! Some popular blends of the past have included La Mer with white wine vinegar, Hunter’s Blend, with robust herbs like tri-color sage, and Thyme in a Bottle with three kinds of thyme. Now in its 5th year, we have taught over 300 people how to make their own herbal vinegars and bring the bounty of their gardens to their tables all year long.

Date: Saturday, September 7 – RegisterbyAugust25

Time: 10:30 am

Cost: $30 members / $36 non-members (includes 3 bottles of vinegar and all materials).

In Our Gallery— July —

Floral ExposuresTreat yourself to the beauty of “Floral Exposures” by Charles Miller. His photographic display of flowers is a delight to see. By using digital manipulation, Mr. Miller makes his beautiful flowers even more exciting. Enjoy his artistic techniques that leave you feeling like you can almost smell the flowers!

— August — Greystone Park Heritage

Greystone Park has been an enormous presence in the community since the 1870’s. Its long and fascinating history includes a rich horticultural and agricultural tradition. The history of Greystone Park will be told through captioned modern and vintage photos in this fascinating exhibit, presented by the all-volunteer non-profit group Preserve Greystone.

— September — Nature From Two Perspectives

Dave Aragona and Vince Vivona will certainly delight your eyes with their spectacular show of “Nature From Two Perspectives”. Dave emphasizes the combination of subject and lighting he finds while hiking our beautiful Morris County Parks. He uses little or no processing and shows nature as he finds it on places like Patriots Path. Vince focuses on small objects and processes the images to bring out details and colors. His base is Brooklyn, NY using Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens as his models. Their magnificent photographs will make any day cheerful and the contrast in their techniques will give you lovely ideas for your own photos.

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CookingDemonstration:ThePickoftheSeasonPeaches, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are at the height of freshness and are a cause for celebration in our opinion! What would summer be without peach pie, blueberry cobbler or berry shortcakes? Spend this summer afternoon learning some new recipes to take advantage of New Jersey’s fruit harvest.

Date: Sunday, July 14 – RegisterbyJuly7

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members

Grow, Cook, Eat A Full Circle Garden Series

Do you like to eat as much as you like to garden? Want to learn more about new and different varieties of vegetables? Wondering what to do when all those summer squash ripen on the same day?

This series, held on the third Wednesday of the month during the gardening season, will help you solve all these dilemmas and more. Horticultural Program Specialists Gwen Montgomery and Cynthia Triolo will focus on a different garden vegetable each month to help bring gardening full circle for you and your family. They provide growing suggestions, planting tips, and pest and disease prevention ideas for those tried and true varieties. We also take a closer look at some new and unusual varieties that you will want to try in your own garden. Seeds, recipes and best of all, tastes of a sample prepared dish will inspire you to get outside and plant something so that you too can go from garden to table.

Each of these courses is eligible for 1.5 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s.

July 17 – Summer Squash

August 21 – Cooking Greens (Chard, Kale and others)

September 18 – Eggplants and their relatives

October 16 – Edible Alliums

November 20 – Winter Squash

Dates: See above

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Cost: $15 members / $20 non-members per class

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FreeToursofTheFrelinghuysenArboretumOn the first Sunday of the month, from April through October, meet us in the lobby of the Haggerty Education Center for a free tour of the grounds of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Learn some of the history and enjoy the beauty of this exceptional horticultural site with a knowledgeable tour guide. If you are interested in becoming a tour guide, give Marge a call at 973.631.5049 or email her at [email protected]

Dates: Sunday(s), July 7, August 4, September 1 and October 6

Time: 2:00 pm

Cost: FREE

GoodMorningTourofWillowwoodArboretumTour the magnificent gardens of Willowwood with Assistant Superintendent of Horticulture, Judy Schaible. Judy’s unique

perspective makes this tour a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get an insider’s view of this treasured arboretum. Meet at the Stone Barn and wear good walking shoes.

Date: Saturday, July 13 – RegisterbyJuly6

Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Cost: $10 members/$12 non-members

OpenHouseatBambooBrookOutdoorEducationCenterDo the “Butterfly Ramble” in its meadows, explore ha-has and allees in its gardens, try your hand at crafts that honor its creator. Learn the fascinating history of Bamboo Brook, both natural and biographical. The Association of Professional Landscape Designers will be on hand to give garden tours and The New Jersey Conservation Foundation will be conducting natural history tours at different times throughout the day. Bring a magnifying glass and a good pair of walking shoes to explore this historic garden.

Date: Sunday, September 22

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cost: FREE

CookingDemonstration:BeetsMe!Beet harvest in New Jersey is most active from July through the end of October but can continue past Thanksgiving. Explore some new ways to prepare this beautiful vegetable, whether they are red, gold or striped. We’ll even make a cake with them!

Date: Sunday, September 15 – RegisterbySeptember8

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members

LavenderMorningWhat could be better than working with dried lavender? How about working with it under the gentle and skilled supervision of plantswoman Louise Hyde. Louise and her family have operated Well Sweep Herb Farm in Port Murray, NJ for 44 years. Spend the morning with Louise and walk away with a lifetime’s worth of information about this splendid scented plant. Or, just inhale deeply and enjoy the 6-inch lavender wreath and small lavender wand you will create with lavender grown at Well Sweep. Lavender tea will be served, preferably with lavender honey!

Date: Saturday, July 13 – RegisterbyJuly6

Time: 10:00 am

Cost: $40 members / $45 non-members

HerbalVinegarWorkshopHerb gardens are at their peak in quantity and quality – so, it’s the right time to make herbal vinegars. We provide herbs, bottles, labels, and trendy raffia ties. You learn how to make a perfect salad accompaniment, grilling and basting blend, or dessert finisher! Some popular blends of the past have included La Mer with white wine vinegar, Hunter’s Blend, with robust herbs like tri-color sage, and Thyme in a Bottle with three kinds of thyme. Now in its 5th year, we have taught over 300 people how to make their own herbal vinegars and bring the bounty of their gardens to their tables all year long.

Date: Saturday, September 7 – RegisterbyAugust25

Time: 10:30 am

Cost: $30 members / $36 non-members (includes 3 bottles of vinegar and all materials).

In Our Gallery— July —

Floral ExposuresTreat yourself to the beauty of “Floral Exposures” by Charles Miller. His photographic display of flowers is a delight to see. By using digital manipulation, Mr. Miller makes his beautiful flowers even more exciting. Enjoy his artistic techniques that leave you feeling like you can almost smell the flowers!

— August — Greystone Park Heritage

Greystone Park has been an enormous presence in the community since the 1870’s. Its long and fascinating history includes a rich horticultural and agricultural tradition. The history of Greystone Park will be told through captioned modern and vintage photos in this fascinating exhibit, presented by the all-volunteer non-profit group Preserve Greystone.

— September — Nature From Two Perspectives

Dave Aragona and Vince Vivona will certainly delight your eyes with their spectacular show of “Nature From Two Perspectives”. Dave emphasizes the combination of subject and lighting he finds while hiking our beautiful Morris County Parks. He uses little or no processing and shows nature as he finds it on places like Patriots Path. Vince focuses on small objects and processes the images to bring out details and colors. His base is Brooklyn, NY using Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens as his models. Their magnificent photographs will make any day cheerful and the contrast in their techniques will give you lovely ideas for your own photos.

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MidAutumnMoonFestivalThis holiday began centuries ago in China as a way to give thanks for a good harvest. Its traditions and myths center around the Moon, which we too will celebrate in crafts, food and entertainment.

At 1:00 pm the Chinese Theatre Works will present a shadow puppetry performance of “Change-er Flies to the Moon.” Shadow theatre is an ancient form of storytelling, its roots go back centuries. In many parts of Asia, shadows are a medium for transmitting sacred stories and legends through generations. In the 21st century, shadow theater has blended digital technology, projections and animation together with live performances to create a large-scale moving image spectacle.“Chang-ErFliestotheMoon” recounts the timeless legend of the Chinese Moon goddess and her husband, the archer/hero Ho Yi. Chinese Theatre Works’ adaptation of this ancient tale of supernatural love caught up in conflict with Heaven and Earth uses overhead projector shadow puppetry, with images and figures modeled on traditional Chinese shadow figures, with a dash of zany humor! Chinese Theatre Works is a non profit theatre company located in Long Island City, NY. Their mission is to preserve and promote the traditional Chinese performing arts, to create new works that bridge Eastern and Western aesthetics and forms, and to foster understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture. They have performed at the numerous libraries and museums here in America and in China.

Following their presentation, enjoy a variety of crafts, tours and games offered along with the opportunity to sample a number of traditional Chinese holiday refreshments. This program is presented through the generosity of UPS.

Date: Sunday, September 22

Time: Doors to the Auditorium open at 12:30, performance begins at 1:00pm

Cost: Adults $3, Children (ages 3-16) $2, Children under 3 are admitted FREE but must sit on an adult’s lap. Please note: Crafts and food are for ages 3+

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affiliate member programs

Allarefreeandopentothepublic

AfricanVioletClubofMorrisCountyProgram: Reviving plants from the Summer Heat – general discussion of African Violet culture, care and propagation.

Wednesday, September 11 – 7:30 pm

GreatSwampBonsaiSocietyProgram: Bonsai Lecture

Tuesday, September 10 – 7 pm

NewJerseyDahliaSocietyAnnual Show – See a dazzling display of hundreds of dahlia’s in all shapes, sizes and colors. Dahlia growers come from all over the tri-state region and beyond to display their stunning blooms.

Saturday, September 21 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

NewJerseyMycologicalSocietyFungus Fest – A day full of fungi related activities including lectures, walks and displays. Visitors may bring specimens to be identified.

Saturday, September 29 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

NewJerseyStateChrysanthemumSocietyTopic: How and when to disbranch mums.

Friday, July 5 – 7:30 pm

Topic: How to apply B9, pesticides, and fungicides. How and when to shade mums.

Program: Perennials – Divide and Conquer.

Friday, August 2 – 7:30 pm,

Topic: What insects to expect and how to control them.

Program: Deer in your garden.

Friday, September 6 – 7:30 pm

NorthAmericanButterflyAssociationProgram: Butterflies of Central Europe presented by Ahmet Baytas.

Tuesday, September 3 – 7:30 pm

NorthAmericanRockGardenSociety–WatnongChapterProgram: Jody Payne from the New York Botanic Garden speaks about the Everette Rock Garden.

Sunday, September 15 – 10:00 am

Tri-StateAfricanVioletCouncilJoint meeting of The Tristate African Violet Council and the NJ Council of African Violet Judges. Anyone interested in African violets is welcome.

Saturday, September 21 – 10:00 am

BiblicalBotanyWalkingTourView The Frelinghuysen Arboretum’s plant collections through the lens of the Old Testament. Biologist, agronomist and Bible scholar, Dr. Jon Greenberg, walks us thru more than 5,000 years of history as we tour the gardens at their mid-summer peak. Jon has lectured widely on “Torah Flora” at many botanic gardens and schools. His knowledge of the Talmud and his science background combine to make a fascinating walk, even for experienced horticulturists. Dr. Greenberg received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Brown University and his Masters and Doctorate in agronomy from Cornell University. He has also studied at Israel’s Yeshivat Hamivtar and currently teaches at the Heschel School in NYC. On this tour, he brings more meaning to the Bible by highlighting its natural and agricultural context. For example, which lilies can trace the human history from Exodus to modern-day America? Or, what role did hops play in the development of civilization? By using the Frelinghuysen’s plant collections Jon helps to recreate the ancient worlds of both the Talmud and the Old Testament. Jon has presented tours at the New York Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and is a popular speaker at religious and cultural institutions from Maine to Florida. Participation is limited, so register early. Please wear a sun hat and good walking shoes as we “walk the bible” in this very special program.

Date: Sunday, July 14 – RegisterbyJuly7

Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Cost: $12 members / $15 non-members

Community,CareandCreativity:HorticulturalTherapyandGreystoneParkThe long and fascinating history of Greystone Park includes rich horticultural and agricultural traditions. This program explores the thought process behind the raising of grand “Kirkbride” style asylums for the mentally ill, and the recognized therapeutic benefits of gardening. Presented by the all volunteer non-profit group Preserve Greystone, it features lectures by two outstanding speakers. Dr.CarlaYanni teaches Art History at Rutgers University, specializing in 19th and 20th century architec-ture. She is the author of “The Architecture of Madness: Insane Asylums in the United States” and “Nature’s Museums: Victorian Science and the Architecture of Display.” Her work focuses on architectural history as a way of understanding a society’s values, in particular the relationship between architecture and the fields of science and medicine. Dr.JoelFlagler teaches Plant Science, also at Rutgers University, specializing in plant-people rela-tionships. He holds a certificate in Horticultural Therapy from the NY Botanical Garden, and serves as Bergen County’s Agricultural Extension Agent. A nationally recognized expert on horticultural therapy, he was Associate Editor for “TheRoleofHorticultureinHumanWell-Being&SocialDevelopment.”

Date: Sunday, September 8 – RegisterbySeptember2

Time: 1:00 pm

Cost: $5

Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for a nature photo scavenger hunt. Visitors can pick up the list, head outside and shoot away. Take a picture of every item, return to the Education Center and pick up your prize. Scavenger lists will change every month. July’s theme is “America The Beautiful”, featuring plants and other things that are distinctly native; August takes hunters through shady parts of the Arboretum with “That’s So Cool”; and the theme for September is “Back To School”. What a great way to explore the arboretum and to get the family outside in the fresh air.

Date: Saturdays and Sundays in July, August and September

Time: Families welcome to participate any time between 9 am and 3:30 pm

Cost: $10 per family

Summer WeekendPhoto Scavenger Hunt

Dr.JonGreenberg

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MidAutumnMoonFestivalThis holiday began centuries ago in China as a way to give thanks for a good harvest. Its traditions and myths center around the Moon, which we too will celebrate in crafts, food and entertainment.

At 1:00 pm the Chinese Theatre Works will present a shadow puppetry performance of “Change-er Flies to the Moon.” Shadow theatre is an ancient form of storytelling, its roots go back centuries. In many parts of Asia, shadows are a medium for transmitting sacred stories and legends through generations. In the 21st century, shadow theater has blended digital technology, projections and animation together with live performances to create a large-scale moving image spectacle.“Chang-ErFliestotheMoon” recounts the timeless legend of the Chinese Moon goddess and her husband, the archer/hero Ho Yi. Chinese Theatre Works’ adaptation of this ancient tale of supernatural love caught up in conflict with Heaven and Earth uses overhead projector shadow puppetry, with images and figures modeled on traditional Chinese shadow figures, with a dash of zany humor! Chinese Theatre Works is a non profit theatre company located in Long Island City, NY. Their mission is to preserve and promote the traditional Chinese performing arts, to create new works that bridge Eastern and Western aesthetics and forms, and to foster understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture. They have performed at the numerous libraries and museums here in America and in China.

Following their presentation, enjoy a variety of crafts, tours and games offered along with the opportunity to sample a number of traditional Chinese holiday refreshments. This program is presented through the generosity of UPS.

Date: Sunday, September 22

Time: Doors to the Auditorium open at 12:30, performance begins at 1:00pm

Cost: Adults $3, Children (ages 3-16) $2, Children under 3 are admitted FREE but must sit on an adult’s lap. Please note: Crafts and food are for ages 3+

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affiliate member programs

Allarefreeandopentothepublic

AfricanVioletClubofMorrisCountyProgram: Reviving plants from the Summer Heat – general discussion of African Violet culture, care and propagation.

Wednesday, September 11 – 7:30 pm

GreatSwampBonsaiSocietyProgram: Bonsai Lecture

Tuesday, September 10 – 7 pm

NewJerseyDahliaSocietyAnnual Show – See a dazzling display of hundreds of dahlia’s in all shapes, sizes and colors. Dahlia growers come from all over the tri-state region and beyond to display their stunning blooms.

Saturday, September 21 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

NewJerseyMycologicalSocietyFungus Fest – A day full of fungi related activities including lectures, walks and displays. Visitors may bring specimens to be identified.

Saturday, September 29 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

NewJerseyStateChrysanthemumSocietyTopic: How and when to disbranch mums.

Friday, July 5 – 7:30 pm

Topic: How to apply B9, pesticides, and fungicides. How and when to shade mums.

Program: Perennials – Divide and Conquer.

Friday, August 2 – 7:30 pm,

Topic: What insects to expect and how to control them.

Program: Deer in your garden.

Friday, September 6 – 7:30 pm

NorthAmericanButterflyAssociationProgram: Butterflies of Central Europe presented by Ahmet Baytas.

Tuesday, September 3 – 7:30 pm

NorthAmericanRockGardenSociety–WatnongChapterProgram: Jody Payne from the New York Botanic Garden speaks about the Everette Rock Garden.

Sunday, September 15 – 10:00 am

Tri-StateAfricanVioletCouncilJoint meeting of The Tristate African Violet Council and the NJ Council of African Violet Judges. Anyone interested in African violets is welcome.

Saturday, September 21 – 10:00 am

BiblicalBotanyWalkingTourView The Frelinghuysen Arboretum’s plant collections through the lens of the Old Testament. Biologist, agronomist and Bible scholar, Dr. Jon Greenberg, walks us thru more than 5,000 years of history as we tour the gardens at their mid-summer peak. Jon has lectured widely on “Torah Flora” at many botanic gardens and schools. His knowledge of the Talmud and his science background combine to make a fascinating walk, even for experienced horticulturists. Dr. Greenberg received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Brown University and his Masters and Doctorate in agronomy from Cornell University. He has also studied at Israel’s Yeshivat Hamivtar and currently teaches at the Heschel School in NYC. On this tour, he brings more meaning to the Bible by highlighting its natural and agricultural context. For example, which lilies can trace the human history from Exodus to modern-day America? Or, what role did hops play in the development of civilization? By using the Frelinghuysen’s plant collections Jon helps to recreate the ancient worlds of both the Talmud and the Old Testament. Jon has presented tours at the New York Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and is a popular speaker at religious and cultural institutions from Maine to Florida. Participation is limited, so register early. Please wear a sun hat and good walking shoes as we “walk the bible” in this very special program.

Date: Sunday, July 14 – RegisterbyJuly7

Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Cost: $12 members / $15 non-members

Community,CareandCreativity:HorticulturalTherapyandGreystoneParkThe long and fascinating history of Greystone Park includes rich horticultural and agricultural traditions. This program explores the thought process behind the raising of grand “Kirkbride” style asylums for the mentally ill, and the recognized therapeutic benefits of gardening. Presented by the all volunteer non-profit group Preserve Greystone, it features lectures by two outstanding speakers. Dr.CarlaYanni teaches Art History at Rutgers University, specializing in 19th and 20th century architec-ture. She is the author of “The Architecture of Madness: Insane Asylums in the United States” and “Nature’s Museums: Victorian Science and the Architecture of Display.” Her work focuses on architectural history as a way of understanding a society’s values, in particular the relationship between architecture and the fields of science and medicine. Dr.JoelFlagler teaches Plant Science, also at Rutgers University, specializing in plant-people rela-tionships. He holds a certificate in Horticultural Therapy from the NY Botanical Garden, and serves as Bergen County’s Agricultural Extension Agent. A nationally recognized expert on horticultural therapy, he was Associate Editor for “TheRoleofHorticultureinHumanWell-Being&SocialDevelopment.”

Date: Sunday, September 8 – RegisterbySeptember2

Time: 1:00 pm

Cost: $5

Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for a nature photo scavenger hunt. Visitors can pick up the list, head outside and shoot away. Take a picture of every item, return to the Education Center and pick up your prize. Scavenger lists will change every month. July’s theme is “America The Beautiful”, featuring plants and other things that are distinctly native; August takes hunters through shady parts of the Arboretum with “That’s So Cool”; and the theme for September is “Back To School”. What a great way to explore the arboretum and to get the family outside in the fresh air.

Date: Saturdays and Sundays in July, August and September

Time: Families welcome to participate any time between 9 am and 3:30 pm

Cost: $10 per family

Summer WeekendPhoto Scavenger Hunt

Dr.JonGreenberg

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Arboretum Leaves is published quarterly by The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.973-326-7603 www.arboretumfriends.org

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Ilona Ontscherenki Secretary

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The Morris County Park Commission and The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum invite everyone to participate in their programs. If you require an interpreter for the deaf or other accommodations, please contact us at 973-326-7603 or TDD 1-800-852-7899. Please provide two weeks notice.

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JulyWeekends Family Photo Scavenger Hunt – America The Beautiful ..................................6

Ongoing Gallery Exhibit: Floral Exposures by Charles Miller ..............5

7 Free tour of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum .....................5

13 Good Morning Tour of Willowwood Arboretum ...............................5

13 Lavender Morning .........................................4

14 Cooking Demonstration: Pick of the Season ........................................4

14 Biblical Botany Tour .....................................6

17 Bus Trip: July Jaunt.......................................3

17 Grow, Cook, Eat: Summer Squash ..............4

21 Flower Power Family Day ............................1

28 Flower Power Family Day Rain Date ..........1

AugustWeekends Family Photo Scavenger Hunt – That’s So Cool ...............................................6

Ongoing Gallery Exhibit: Greystone Park Heritage ...5

4 Free Tour of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum ..5

21 Grow, Cook, Eat: Cooking Greens ..............4

SeptemberWeekends Family Photo Scavenger Hunt – Back To School .............................................6Ongoing Gallery Exhibit: Nature From Two Perspectives ....................5

1 Free Tour of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum .. 57 Herbal Vinegar Workshop ............................48 Community, Care and Creativity: Horticultural Therapy and Greystone Park...615 Autumn Open House at Willowwood Arboretum ...............................515 Cooking Demonstration: Beets Me! .............418 Grow, Cook, Eat: Eggplant ..........................422 Mid-Autumn Moon Festival ..........................722 Open House at Bamboo Brook ...................5

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FlowerPowerFamilyDayIt’s mid-summer and the arboretum’s gardens are awash in blooms. What a great time to celebrate Flower Power with children’s crafts, a parade and a concert. The crafts are nature-based, flower-centric and suitable for children ages 3 and up. The parade is for walkers of all ages, and for decorated wagons, carts, baby carriages or strollers (sorry, no bicycles or skate boards). You can decorate your four wheeled buggies at home or stop by our Flower Power Decoration Station and do some styling there. Then join the Puppeteers Cooperative as we march around the Great Lawn for a mid-summer Flower Power Parade! The Puppeteers Cooperative, headquartered in Brooklyn, NY and Boston, MA specializes in designing fanciful creations for pageants and processions. These talented puppeteers will bring many of their special people-sized puppet costumes for guests to wear as they parade. Their website, www.gis.net/~puppetco/ is filled with images of their puppets – visit it! At day’s end, we’ll be serenaded by Ira and Julia Levin’s green and happy tunes. The Levins combine harmony-driven acoustic folk rock with wistful overtones of the 1930s – all with the intention of putting a smile on your face. 2011 Winners of the Connecticut Folk Festival Songwriting Competition, Ira and Julia offer upbeat, original songs in sets that include audience participation and a strong folk presence. Originally from California, they have performed in Europe and throughout their new home base in the Hudson River Valley. The perfect ending to a fun day.

Date: Sunday, July 21 The rain date for this event is Sunday, July 28

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cost: $10 per car – Friends members will be admitted for FREE, but you must bring your membership card. No FREE admittance without your card.

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Summer Fun!

Summer Fun...something for everyone!

Lavender Morning

Herbal Vinegar Workshop

Pick of the Season

Biblical Botany Walking Tour

Willowwood Arboretum Good

Morning Tour

Flower PowerFamily Day

July Jaunt