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

Sue AchesonPresident

Karen Curry1stVicePresident

Ilona Ontscherenki Secretary

Bernice DeCarlo2ndVicePresident

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.

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January

9 Friends New Year’s Party .............................3

23 Hearty Winter Soups.....................................3

23 Cabin Fever Series – Kids Get Cabin Fever Too! ...........................4

30 Third Annual Tu B’Shevat Celebration ........5

FebruaryOngoing Nature from Two Perspectives Photography Exhibit .....................................2

1, 8, & 15 Yoga for Gardeners ......................................3

10 A Bouquet from the Heart ...........................4

12 Valentine Workshop For Men Only .............4

13 Second Sunday Series – Mad for Maple Syrup ....................................5

16 Crybabies – Plants that Weep ......................6

20 Cabin Fever Series – Marching to Their Own Drum .....................4

27 Tea Breads and Coffee Cakes ......................3

March

Ongoing Art Exhibit by Celeste Fondaco ...................2

1, 8, & 15 Yoga for Gardeners ......................................3

3 Community Garden Conference ..................7

6 Cabin Fever Series – From the Ground Up ....................................4

10 Bus Trip – Philadelphia Flower Show .........6

13 Winter Walk with John Morse ......................6

13 Second Sunday Series – Native Plant Seedballs ..................................5

17-20 Springfest.......................................................6

19 Matilda’s Bunny Brunch and Fourteen Carrot Tea ..............................1

26 Choose the Right Tree for Your Landscape.......................................6

30 Blackburn Scholarship Tea ..........................1

Matilda’sBunnyBrunchandFourteenCarrotTeaParty“Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were – Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter.” These are the creation of Beatrix Potter, who wrote her famous animal books in 1902 when Matilda Frelinghuysen was a child. Although The Frelinghuysen Arboretum does have rabbits in its gardens, they are not of the Beatrix Potter variety. But on March 19 you can learn about these garden visitors at the 8th Annual Matilda’s Tea.

Rabbit Breeder Susan Prisco from Triple Creek Rabbits, Mendham, NJ, will speak about rabbits both wild and domestic. Several of the rabbit breeds, in-cluding Rex and Holland Lop, will be attending the party. Tea takers can then share an elegant tea with their favorite young person. Afterwards, each young party guest will make a springtime garden craft as everyone ushers in spring and chases the naughty outside rabbits away.

Recommended for ages 6 and up. Snow date is March 20.

Date: Saturday, March 19 – RegisterbyMarch5 Time: 1:30 pm Cost: $25 members / $30 non-members

TheBlackburnScholarshipTea–TheLittleBlackDressSpeaker Bill Graham, owner of “Beautiful Things Ltd.” in Salem, Massachusetts, presents a program entitled The Little Black Dress.

Everyone has a Little Black Dress. So ubiquitous that it has become a metaphor for the modern woman’s life, it can be formal, casual, solemn, whimsical, conservative or artistic – to match the many roles we all play. Listen and watch as Mr. Graham takes the Little Black Dress to a luncheon, a party, the theater, a wedding and more. His floral designs, accessories and unique touches bring the Little Black Dress to life.

Mr. Graham’s shop specializes in creative floral design, women’s accessories, millinery and unique gifts. He is an accomplished floral designer and popular lecturer and a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers, the American Academy of Floriculture and the Professional Commentators Institute.

The proceeds from the tea fund the Blackburn Scholarship, awarded annually to County College of Morris Horticulture students.

Date: Wednesday, March 30 – RegisterbyMarch15 Time: 1:00 pm Cost: $50 members / $55 non-members

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YogaforGardenersNicole Coons of Bright Life Yoga Studios, Cranford, NJ, an avid gardener has put together a yoga practice particularly suited to gardeners to help us get in shape for the upcoming garden season. Avoid those aches and pains that inevitably follow the first few days of spring garden cleanup.

This is a 5 session class: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1 and 3/8 A make-up session will be held on 3/15

Date: 5 Tuesdays, beginning February 1 Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Cost: $45 for series or $12 per class members $50 for series or $15 per class non-members

notes from the board

There are some new faces at the Haggerty Education Center Reception Desk. Two new Part Time Receptionists have joined the Horticultural Education Staff.

Laura Jankura is a resident of Morristown, and currently a student at County College of Morris where she is studying to be a nurse. Laura has been a part of the Children’s “Branching Out!” Garden since she was a little girl and has been working as an assistant with that program for the past several years. Needless to say, Laura loves gardening!

Sheila Rhoades first learned about programming at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum by taking cooking classes here. She went on to volunteer at the Plant Sale and other events. Sheila has lived in Jefferson Township for the past 35 years. She is active in a number of civic groups and sings in her church’s choir.

We welcome Laura and Sheila to The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and look forward to getting to know both of them during the coming months.

Sue Acheson,President

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net with your preferred email address.

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HeartyWinterSoupsWhat could be better on a chilly winter day than a bowl of delicious homemade soup? Not just delicious but economical too. Join chef and Master Gardener, Cynthia Triolo for this cooking demonstration and learn to make four hearty and healthy soups. Samples and recipes pro-vided. Snow date is Sunday, January 30.

Date: Sunday, January 23 – RegisterbyJanuary9 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members

TeaBreadsandCoffeeCakesHeartwarming and delicious, tea breads and coffee cakes are a joy to make. This cooking demonstration with chef and Master Gardener Cynthia Triolo will show you one way to brighten up those grey February days. Samples and recipes provided.

Date: Sunday, February 27 – RegisterbyFebruary13 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members

In Our Gallery

FebruaryNature from Two Perspectives

Photography Exhibit

David Aragona of Whippany, NJ and Vince Vivona of

Brooklyn, NY exhibit their nature photographs that high-

light two very distinct points of view. Many of the photos

are taken at Morris County Park Commission sites.

MarchGarden Inspirations Art Exhibit

by Celeste Fondaco

Chatham, NJ artist Celeste Fondaco exhibits her

paintings of large florals. She works in oil and acrylics

and has taken inspiration largely from her own garden.

Since retiring 12 years ago, Celeste has become more

active in the art world and is the President of the Drew

Art Association. She is currently finishing up her Fine

Arts degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

LauraJankura

SheilaRhoades

byLesleyParness–lparness@morrisparks.net

This issue’s Virtual Gardener is about John Bartram. This year’s New Year’s Party will allow you to meet John Bartram in person, no small feat as he was born in 1699 and died in 1777. Please read the program description for infor-mation about this fabulous presentation! In preparation for this program, and in order to understand the importance of his work to the world of horticulture, please start at www.bartramtrail.org for a concise biography of the man. Note the many references to Peter Collinson. At the New Year’s Party, you will see some of Mr. Collinson’s books and letters to Mr. Bartram from our Rare Book Collection. Although John Bartram lacked a formal education, he corresponded with many of the great scientific minds of his age: including Mr. Collinson; Phillip Miller, author of the “Gardener’s Dictionary” (also to be on display); Sir Hans Sloane (founder of the British Museum); various Earls; Dukes; and Linnaeus himself, who called John Bartram the “best natural botanist of his time.”

Now on to www.pabook.libraries.psu.edu/palitmap/bios/Bartram_John for more insight into this fascinating figure. Next, www.bartramsgarden.org, the website of the non-profit organization that manages Bartram’s home and garden and www.ushistory.org/tour/bartrams-garden.htm. Finally, enjoy the detailed house information at http://uchs.net/HistoricDistricts/bartramhouse.html.

This year’s New Year’s Party includes a program that should not be missed, about a man who has been largely overlooked but who played a role without which the green history of the world would not be the same. I hope to see all of you at the New Year’s Party!

virtual gardenerMembersOnlyNewYear’sPartySunday, January 9 – RegisterbyDecember28 Snow Date: Sunday, January 16 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

TheAnnualFriendsNewYear’sPartyfeaturesrefreshmentsandapresentationbyaguestspeaker.Thismembers-onlyeventisfree,butyoumustregisterbyJanuary3inordertoattend.

Meet John Bartram: The King’s GardenerKirk R. Brown delivers a first person, biographical and historical presentation on the life of

America’s first Botanist and Horticulturist: John Bartram.

John Bartram will welcome you with the horticultural history of America as he began it in

Philadelphia and Penn’s Woods. His story starts in 1699 and moves up to the American

Revolutionary War. He stands at the very beginning of the international world of plant

discovery and identification. He introduced more than 200 species and 100 trees to the

trade. Close friends with Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington

as well as many of the other founding fathers, he is credited with starting the first public

garden in America. His humor, his passion and his achievements will entertain and inspire

you as he shares his hopes for the future of the earth and the people who inhabit it.

Mr. Brown will make you believe that he is John Bartram in his wonderfully entertaining

performance. Spend an afternoon with great friends, great food and great entertainment!

NicoleCoons

KirkBrownportraysJohnBartram

YogaforGardenersNicole Coons of Bright Life Yoga Studios, Cranford, NJ, an avid gardener has put together a yoga practice particularly suited to gardeners to help us get in shape for the upcoming garden season. Avoid those aches and pains that inevitably follow the first few days of spring garden cleanup.

This is a 5 session class: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1 and 3/8 A make-up session will be held on 3/15

Date: 5 Tuesdays, beginning February 1 Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Cost: $45 for series or $12 per class members $50 for series or $15 per class non-members

notes from the board

There are some new faces at the Haggerty Education Center Reception Desk. Two new Part Time Receptionists have joined the Horticultural Education Staff.

Laura Jankura is a resident of Morristown, and currently a student at County College of Morris where she is studying to be a nurse. Laura has been a part of the Children’s “Branching Out!” Garden since she was a little girl and has been working as an assistant with that program for the past several years. Needless to say, Laura loves gardening!

Sheila Rhoades first learned about programming at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum by taking cooking classes here. She went on to volunteer at the Plant Sale and other events. Sheila has lived in Jefferson Township for the past 35 years. She is active in a number of civic groups and sings in her church’s choir.

We welcome Laura and Sheila to The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and look forward to getting to know both of them during the coming months.

Sue Acheson,President

Wouldyouliketoreceivea

paperlessversionofArboretumLeavesand

theAnnualReport?

Help us go green, and get your

Arboretum Leaves sooner!

If you would like to receive Arboretum

Leaves via email, please contact

Ann Abrams at aabrams@morrisparks.

net with your preferred email address.

You will receive the next issue of

Arboretum Leaves as a PDF instead

of receiving a paper copy in the mail.

PDFs will be emailed on the same day

that the paper copies are mailed, so

you will get Arboretum Leaves first!

2 3

HeartyWinterSoupsWhat could be better on a chilly winter day than a bowl of delicious homemade soup? Not just delicious but economical too. Join chef and Master Gardener, Cynthia Triolo for this cooking demonstration and learn to make four hearty and healthy soups. Samples and recipes pro-vided. Snow date is Sunday, January 30.

Date: Sunday, January 23 – RegisterbyJanuary9 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members

TeaBreadsandCoffeeCakesHeartwarming and delicious, tea breads and coffee cakes are a joy to make. This cooking demonstration with chef and Master Gardener Cynthia Triolo will show you one way to brighten up those grey February days. Samples and recipes provided.

Date: Sunday, February 27 – RegisterbyFebruary13 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members

In Our Gallery

FebruaryNature from Two Perspectives

Photography Exhibit

David Aragona of Whippany, NJ and Vince Vivona of

Brooklyn, NY exhibit their nature photographs that high-

light two very distinct points of view. Many of the photos

are taken at Morris County Park Commission sites.

MarchGarden Inspirations Art Exhibit

by Celeste Fondaco

Chatham, NJ artist Celeste Fondaco exhibits her

paintings of large florals. She works in oil and acrylics

and has taken inspiration largely from her own garden.

Since retiring 12 years ago, Celeste has become more

active in the art world and is the President of the Drew

Art Association. She is currently finishing up her Fine

Arts degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

LauraJankura

SheilaRhoades

byLesleyParness–lparness@morrisparks.net

This issue’s Virtual Gardener is about John Bartram. This year’s New Year’s Party will allow you to meet John Bartram in person, no small feat as he was born in 1699 and died in 1777. Please read the program description for infor-mation about this fabulous presentation! In preparation for this program, and in order to understand the importance of his work to the world of horticulture, please start at www.bartramtrail.org for a concise biography of the man. Note the many references to Peter Collinson. At the New Year’s Party, you will see some of Mr. Collinson’s books and letters to Mr. Bartram from our Rare Book Collection. Although John Bartram lacked a formal education, he corresponded with many of the great scientific minds of his age: including Mr. Collinson; Phillip Miller, author of the “Gardener’s Dictionary” (also to be on display); Sir Hans Sloane (founder of the British Museum); various Earls; Dukes; and Linnaeus himself, who called John Bartram the “best natural botanist of his time.”

Now on to www.pabook.libraries.psu.edu/palitmap/bios/Bartram_John for more insight into this fascinating figure. Next, www.bartramsgarden.org, the website of the non-profit organization that manages Bartram’s home and garden and www.ushistory.org/tour/bartrams-garden.htm. Finally, enjoy the detailed house information at http://uchs.net/HistoricDistricts/bartramhouse.html.

This year’s New Year’s Party includes a program that should not be missed, about a man who has been largely overlooked but who played a role without which the green history of the world would not be the same. I hope to see all of you at the New Year’s Party!

virtual gardenerMembersOnlyNewYear’sPartySunday, January 9 – RegisterbyDecember28 Snow Date: Sunday, January 16 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

TheAnnualFriendsNewYear’sPartyfeaturesrefreshmentsandapresentationbyaguestspeaker.Thismembers-onlyeventisfree,butyoumustregisterbyJanuary3inordertoattend.

Meet John Bartram: The King’s GardenerKirk R. Brown delivers a first person, biographical and historical presentation on the life of

America’s first Botanist and Horticulturist: John Bartram.

John Bartram will welcome you with the horticultural history of America as he began it in

Philadelphia and Penn’s Woods. His story starts in 1699 and moves up to the American

Revolutionary War. He stands at the very beginning of the international world of plant

discovery and identification. He introduced more than 200 species and 100 trees to the

trade. Close friends with Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington

as well as many of the other founding fathers, he is credited with starting the first public

garden in America. His humor, his passion and his achievements will entertain and inspire

you as he shares his hopes for the future of the earth and the people who inhabit it.

Mr. Brown will make you believe that he is John Bartram in his wonderfully entertaining

performance. Spend an afternoon with great friends, great food and great entertainment!

NicoleCoons

KirkBrownportraysJohnBartram

ThirdAnnualTuB’ShevatCelebrationJust as the American Arbor Day is dedicated to trees, Tu B’Shevat is the Jewish “birthday celebration” of trees. In Israel, it is a national holiday that occurs when the trees are in bloom and bearing fruit and nuts. Held on or around the 15th day of the month of Shevat, Tu B’Shevat marks the birthday of trees planted in that year. In Biblical times, farmers used this date to keep track of when they could harvest fruit from their trees and also for tax-keeping purposes. More than 300 years ago, the custom of celebrating Tu B’Shevat with a seder, or ceremonial dinner, was added to the holiday’s tradition.

At 1 pm, join singer-storyteller Uncle Eye for an interactive environmental program of silly songs, rubber chickens and our favorite Tu B’Shevat hero, Captain Tree. Uncle Eye is Ira Scott Levin, a lyricist, composer and recording artist who has appeared on PBS, at the International Jewish Music Festival and Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival. See him at www.uncleeye.com. Following the 40 minute long concert, staff from the Jewish Community Center Metrowest will explain the holiday and offer many activities appropriate for young children including crafts, storytelling and sampling of traditional foods of the season. Arboretum staff will help visitors pot up a tree sapling and provide care instructions to insure that the tree survives the winter indoors and is ready to plant when our western hemisphere’s spring rolls around. Appropriate for children ages 5 – 9 and their families.

Date: Sunday, January 30 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: Free – registration required for groups of 10 or more

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Singer-storyteller“UncleEye”presentsaspecialTuB’Shevatprogram.

CabinFeverMovieSeriesAbout this time of year, the four walls start closing in and its “cabin fever” time. If you are looking for a pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon, join us for thought- provoking, environmentally-themed movies and some excellent snacks. Perhaps you will be inspired to take a winter walk through the arboretum’s grounds before or after the film to shake those couch potato cobwebs away. Movies are shown on the big screen, in the warm and comfortable Haggerty Education Center Auditorium.

KidsGetCabinFeverToo!This trio of shorts is sure to keep the short crowd engaged. Appropriate for grades K-3.

AnaintheRainforest–Our heroine, young Ana, goes on an imaginary journey to a tropical rainforest to find a cure for her sick iguana.

JourneyoftheBlob–This wordless film illustrates the water cycle and tells an age appropriate cautionary tale about water pollution.

TheSandbox–This is urban planning for the sandbox set as two friends create a world in theirs. How did it get so overpopulated and noisy? Making a space for the wild creatures is the lesson here, charmingly taught in simple words and captivating animation.

Date: Sunday, January 23 – RegisterbyJanuary9 Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $5

MarchingtoTheirOwnDrumRecommended for ages 13-Adult

TheShaman’sApprentice– Ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin’s quest to preserve the ancient wisdom of the Amazonian shamans is interwoven with rainforest legend and western science in this 54 minute long documentary. Dr. Plotkin seeks to capture the ancient plant wisdom of the shamans before their knowledge and their world is extinct.

TheClosetoNatureGarden–Japan’s revolutionary gardening guru Masanobu Fukuoka’s unique approach to agriculture is detailed in this 24 minute long documentary. Filmed in 1982, it is more relevant than ever, especially in view of genetically modified seeds. A simple quote from Fukuoka “The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings,” is a good example of his philosophy.

CircleofPlenty– John Jeavons is widely recognized as the “father of permaculture.” Meet him and his co-workers at Common Ground in this 1987 film about a way to think and to grow crops that has finally come of age.

Date: Sunday, February 20 – RegisterbyFebruary6Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $5

ABouquetfromtheHeartThis Valentine’s Day your loved one deserves something new and different and Floral Designer Marge Hulstrunk has just the thing with a very unusual floral arrangement for that special someone. Learn from a master and take home a beautiful work of art. It’s definitely not your usual dozen roses! Some experience helpful.

Date: Thursday, February 10 – RegisterbyJanuary28Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Cost: $60 members / $65 non members

AValentineWorkshopforMenOnlyHow do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

1. By attending a unique and fun workshop to make your own special someone an extraordinary gift of flowers with your own loving hands.

2. By creating a long-stemmed arrangement in an attractive clear glass vase.

3. By making your loved one swoon when she sees what you have done.

4. By not saying a word, this gift will speak for itself.5. By coming up with a gift that will out-shine all

previous Valentine gifts.6. By giving her a gift that is pure unadulterated love.7. By finally finding the perfect gift, after all these years.

With my lost saints, – I love thee with the breath, smiles, tears, of all my life!

Can you handle this? Sure you can, with the help of Marge Hulstrunk, Floral Designer. Class size limited.

Date: Saturday, February 12 – RegisterbyJanuary28 Time: 10:00 am – Noon Cost: $60 members / $65 non-members

FromtheGroundUpRecommended for ages 13-Adult

DIRT!TheMovie–introduces viewers to dirt’s fascinating history in this 80 minute long documentary released in the fall of 2010. Four billion years of evolution have created the soil that recycles our water, gives us food, provides us shelter and can be used as a source of medicine, beauty and culture.

TheFarmersofGaho– What happens when you have no dirt and no rain? Over the generations, the farmers of the village of Gaho in southern Ethiopia have developed unique farming techniques that enable them to successfully grow crops in their arid environment. This 21 minute long documentary was filmed in 1998, when climate change had just begun to capture international attention and acknowledgement.

Date: Sunday, March 6 – RegisterbyFebruary22 Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $5

“Branching Out!”“Branching Out!” is the hands-on horticulture and gardening program for young people ages 5 to 13. Beginning on Saturdays in April through June, gardeners will begin working in their own garden, planting, tending and harvesting, as well as taking part in many other gardening, plant and nature related activities. Those who continue on into the summer session (July and August) will garden twice weekly throughout the summer while learning about plants from garden to table through cooking, crafts and other activities.

“Branching Out!” sessions are divided by age to ensure that every young gardener has a fun and educational experience.

Gardeners may register for one or both sessions: Spring – Saturdays, April 9 through June 25Summer – Mondays and Wednesdays, or Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 5 through August 11Fee varies by age group and by session. For more information call Gwen Montgomery, Senior Horticultural Program Specialist, at 973-631-5004.

SecondSundayFamilySeriesIn 2011, The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum are launching Second Sunday, its new series of family programs. Each month, on the second Sunday, celebrate the changing seasons with a different activity for families of all ages. Need a quick dose of nature? Drop in year-round for fun, hands-on activities designed for your family to do together. Families are encouraged to take part in a class, make something to take home and explore the gardens with their new found knowledge on the theme of the month.

MadforMapleSyrup

Learn how maple syrup is made, taste samples, eat pancakes, tap a tree, see a cooking demonstration and learn about all the ways maple syrup can be used. This is a family-friendly program appropriate for children ages 6 and up.

Date: Sunday, February 13 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cost: $15 per family for members $20 per family for non-members

NativePlantSeedballs

Create habitat for our pollinating friends by making seedballs from clay and seeds. Come prepared to get dirty and have lots of fun and learn about native plants. This is a family-friendly program appropriate for children ages 5 and up.

Date: Sunday, March 13 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cost: $15 per family for members $20 per family for non-members

ThirdAnnualTuB’ShevatCelebrationJust as the American Arbor Day is dedicated to trees, Tu B’Shevat is the Jewish “birthday celebration” of trees. In Israel, it is a national holiday that occurs when the trees are in bloom and bearing fruit and nuts. Held on or around the 15th day of the month of Shevat, Tu B’Shevat marks the birthday of trees planted in that year. In Biblical times, farmers used this date to keep track of when they could harvest fruit from their trees and also for tax-keeping purposes. More than 300 years ago, the custom of celebrating Tu B’Shevat with a seder, or ceremonial dinner, was added to the holiday’s tradition.

At 1 pm, join singer-storyteller Uncle Eye for an interactive environmental program of silly songs, rubber chickens and our favorite Tu B’Shevat hero, Captain Tree. Uncle Eye is Ira Scott Levin, a lyricist, composer and recording artist who has appeared on PBS, at the International Jewish Music Festival and Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival. See him at www.uncleeye.com. Following the 40 minute long concert, staff from the Jewish Community Center Metrowest will explain the holiday and offer many activities appropriate for young children including crafts, storytelling and sampling of traditional foods of the season. Arboretum staff will help visitors pot up a tree sapling and provide care instructions to insure that the tree survives the winter indoors and is ready to plant when our western hemisphere’s spring rolls around. Appropriate for children ages 5 – 9 and their families.

Date: Sunday, January 30 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: Free – registration required for groups of 10 or more

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Singer-storyteller“UncleEye”presentsaspecialTuB’Shevatprogram.

CabinFeverMovieSeriesAbout this time of year, the four walls start closing in and its “cabin fever” time. If you are looking for a pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon, join us for thought- provoking, environmentally-themed movies and some excellent snacks. Perhaps you will be inspired to take a winter walk through the arboretum’s grounds before or after the film to shake those couch potato cobwebs away. Movies are shown on the big screen, in the warm and comfortable Haggerty Education Center Auditorium.

KidsGetCabinFeverToo!This trio of shorts is sure to keep the short crowd engaged. Appropriate for grades K-3.

AnaintheRainforest–Our heroine, young Ana, goes on an imaginary journey to a tropical rainforest to find a cure for her sick iguana.

JourneyoftheBlob–This wordless film illustrates the water cycle and tells an age appropriate cautionary tale about water pollution.

TheSandbox–This is urban planning for the sandbox set as two friends create a world in theirs. How did it get so overpopulated and noisy? Making a space for the wild creatures is the lesson here, charmingly taught in simple words and captivating animation.

Date: Sunday, January 23 – RegisterbyJanuary9 Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $5

MarchingtoTheirOwnDrumRecommended for ages 13-Adult

TheShaman’sApprentice– Ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin’s quest to preserve the ancient wisdom of the Amazonian shamans is interwoven with rainforest legend and western science in this 54 minute long documentary. Dr. Plotkin seeks to capture the ancient plant wisdom of the shamans before their knowledge and their world is extinct.

TheClosetoNatureGarden–Japan’s revolutionary gardening guru Masanobu Fukuoka’s unique approach to agriculture is detailed in this 24 minute long documentary. Filmed in 1982, it is more relevant than ever, especially in view of genetically modified seeds. A simple quote from Fukuoka “The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings,” is a good example of his philosophy.

CircleofPlenty– John Jeavons is widely recognized as the “father of permaculture.” Meet him and his co-workers at Common Ground in this 1987 film about a way to think and to grow crops that has finally come of age.

Date: Sunday, February 20 – RegisterbyFebruary6Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $5

ABouquetfromtheHeartThis Valentine’s Day your loved one deserves something new and different and Floral Designer Marge Hulstrunk has just the thing with a very unusual floral arrangement for that special someone. Learn from a master and take home a beautiful work of art. It’s definitely not your usual dozen roses! Some experience helpful.

Date: Thursday, February 10 – RegisterbyJanuary28Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Cost: $60 members / $65 non members

AValentineWorkshopforMenOnlyHow do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

1. By attending a unique and fun workshop to make your own special someone an extraordinary gift of flowers with your own loving hands.

2. By creating a long-stemmed arrangement in an attractive clear glass vase.

3. By making your loved one swoon when she sees what you have done.

4. By not saying a word, this gift will speak for itself.5. By coming up with a gift that will out-shine all

previous Valentine gifts.6. By giving her a gift that is pure unadulterated love.7. By finally finding the perfect gift, after all these years.

With my lost saints, – I love thee with the breath, smiles, tears, of all my life!

Can you handle this? Sure you can, with the help of Marge Hulstrunk, Floral Designer. Class size limited.

Date: Saturday, February 12 – RegisterbyJanuary28 Time: 10:00 am – Noon Cost: $60 members / $65 non-members

FromtheGroundUpRecommended for ages 13-Adult

DIRT!TheMovie–introduces viewers to dirt’s fascinating history in this 80 minute long documentary released in the fall of 2010. Four billion years of evolution have created the soil that recycles our water, gives us food, provides us shelter and can be used as a source of medicine, beauty and culture.

TheFarmersofGaho– What happens when you have no dirt and no rain? Over the generations, the farmers of the village of Gaho in southern Ethiopia have developed unique farming techniques that enable them to successfully grow crops in their arid environment. This 21 minute long documentary was filmed in 1998, when climate change had just begun to capture international attention and acknowledgement.

Date: Sunday, March 6 – RegisterbyFebruary22 Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $5

“Branching Out!”“Branching Out!” is the hands-on horticulture and gardening program for young people ages 5 to 13. Beginning on Saturdays in April through June, gardeners will begin working in their own garden, planting, tending and harvesting, as well as taking part in many other gardening, plant and nature related activities. Those who continue on into the summer session (July and August) will garden twice weekly throughout the summer while learning about plants from garden to table through cooking, crafts and other activities.

“Branching Out!” sessions are divided by age to ensure that every young gardener has a fun and educational experience.

Gardeners may register for one or both sessions: Spring – Saturdays, April 9 through June 25Summer – Mondays and Wednesdays, or Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 5 through August 11Fee varies by age group and by session. For more information call Gwen Montgomery, Senior Horticultural Program Specialist, at 973-631-5004.

SecondSundayFamilySeriesIn 2011, The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum are launching Second Sunday, its new series of family programs. Each month, on the second Sunday, celebrate the changing seasons with a different activity for families of all ages. Need a quick dose of nature? Drop in year-round for fun, hands-on activities designed for your family to do together. Families are encouraged to take part in a class, make something to take home and explore the gardens with their new found knowledge on the theme of the month.

MadforMapleSyrup

Learn how maple syrup is made, taste samples, eat pancakes, tap a tree, see a cooking demonstration and learn about all the ways maple syrup can be used. This is a family-friendly program appropriate for children ages 6 and up.

Date: Sunday, February 13 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cost: $15 per family for members $20 per family for non-members

NativePlantSeedballs

Create habitat for our pollinating friends by making seedballs from clay and seeds. Come prepared to get dirty and have lots of fun and learn about native plants. This is a family-friendly program appropriate for children ages 5 and up.

Date: Sunday, March 13 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cost: $15 per family for members $20 per family for non-members

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Crybabies–PlantsthatWeepPendant, pendulous, pendulum – however you say it, weeping plants bring a special emotional quotient to the garden. See a photo review by Lesley Parness, Superintendent of Horticultural Education, of weeping trees and shrubs for New Jersey gardens and keep your handkerchief handy as one or more is bound to touch your heart and secure a place in your plantings. Snow date is February 17.

Date: Wednesday, February 16 – RegisterbyFebruary2 Time: 10:30 am – Noon Cost: $10 members / $12 non-members

WinterWalkwithJohnMorseBundle up and join John Morse, Manager of Horticulture, for the Morris County Park Commission, for a tour of the grounds of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. We will be looking at plants with winter interest and some early spring bloomers, too. Afterwards, we’ll warm up inside with hot chocolate.

Date: Sunday, March 13 – RegisterbyMarch1Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Cost: $10 members / $12 non-members

ChoosetheRightTreeforyourLandscapeThinking about buying a tree for your home but not sure where to begin? So many people are daunted by the prospect of purchasing a tree because there are so many things to consider and it can be quite a costly proposition. We can help you make an informed and intelligent decision, because after all, you will be enjoying the fruits of your labor for many, many years. Rob Lindsley, a NJ Certified Tree Expert and the Arborist Representative of Bartlett Tree Expert Company will be guiding us through the selection, purchasing, planting and proper care of trees for your home landscape. Rob holds a BS in Agriculture Plant Science from the University of Delaware. Bartlett Tree Experts is a family-owned and operated business established in 1907. They have nearly 100 offices worldwide and are the founding member of the International Society of Arboriculture.

Date: Saturday, March 26 – RegisterbyMarch12 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cost: $10 members / $12 non-members

PhiladelphiaFlowerShowToast the gardening and culture of Paris at the 2011 Philadelphia Flower Show. The show will transport us to the beautiful City Of Light, the capitol of art, fashion, food, and of course, love. Featured displays will highlight: Opulent Paris, a time of Victorian glamour; Romantic Paris, tete-a-tete down the Seine; Gourmet Paris, amid rooftop and edible gardens; Artist’s Paris, from canvas to landscape; Underground Paris, a catacomb of avant-garde art and Timeless Paris, where courtyards and cafes form a Parisian paradise.

Enjoy your own lunch a little early on the bus, visit the Reading Terminal Market across the street or the Food Court at the show. Remember to wear comfortable cloth-ing and footwear. You can always rest your feet a bit at the free gardening presentations offered during the day.

The bus will leave the arboretum at 10:30 am sharp arriving in Philadelphia at approximately 12:30. The bus will leave the Flower Show at 6:30 pm and arrive back at the arboretum at approximately 8:30 pm.

Date: Thursday, March 10 – RegisterbyFebruary24 Time: 10:30 am – 8:30 pm Cost: $70 members / $80 non-members

SpringfestBurstsintoBloomFrom March 17-20, the sun-drenched conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds is alive with “Springfest”. We encourage you to visit

this flower and garden show and use the coupon below. Colorful garden displays, wonderful speakers, unique shopping, delicious food and NJ based garden service providers make this excellent and nearby flower show a must-do day trip.

For a complete listing of the talks and activities, visit www.springfestgardenshow.com.

PatioGarden,photobyDavidH.LandscapeArchitect,LLC

In the past 5 years, interest in and demand for Community Gardens has exploded. The American Community Gardening Association estimates that there are currently over 1,000,000 active community gardens. So, we thought it was high time to offer a program focusing on Community Gardens.

Whether you’re an experienced or new community gardener, a Community Garden manager, coordinator, or activist trying to get a Community Garden started, you will want to attend this program.

MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius’ Award Fellow, Cheryl Rogowski is our Keynote speaker. She is a second generation farmer – her family’s farm in located in nearby Pine Island, NY. Cheryl was the first ever farmer to win this most prestigious fellowship, awarded to her for her innovations in farming sustainability.

Following the Keynote address, the conference will feature breakout sessions including:• “IPM for Community Gardens” with Jan Zientek,

Sr. Program Coordinator for Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Essex County, NJ

• “Best Practices in Water Conservation for Community Gardens” with Lenny Librizzi, Assistant Director, Open Space Greening, Grow NYC

• “The Community Garden – Food Pantry Connection” with Lisanne Finston, Executive Director Elijah’s Promise, New Brunswick, NJ

• “Making it Happen: A Case History in Creating a Community Garden” with Marta McDowell

• “Composting for Community Gardens” with Virginia Lamb

Other breakout sessions include maximizing yield by extending your growing season, succession planting and cold frames. We will provide managers and coordinators with samples of Community Garden rules, regulations, fees, insurance and the like. Finally, there will be an “Ask the Experts” panel discussion at which attendees can ask questions that may not have been covered in the sessions.

The complete conference schedule will be posted at www.arboretumfriends.org

Lunch will be provided by A Better World Café. The Landreth Seed Company and many of our Retail Partners have gener-ously donated door prizes.

Date: Thursday, March 3

Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Cost: $45 members / $50 non-members ifregisteredbeforeFebruary4

$55 for members / $60 non-members ifregisteredafterFebruary4

NewJerseyMycologicalAssociation“The Fungal Hyphum, Up Close and Personal” Dr. John Deighton will discuss some of his new research that is investigating fungal function at the scale of the individual hyphum. Dr. Deighton, Professor at Rutgers University and Station Director of Pinelands Field Station, specializes in nutrient dynamics in forest soils, mycorrhizal ecology, fungi, and pollution. Dr. Deighton is a recipient of 2005 Rutgers University New Brunswick Graduate Teaching Award and served on numerous editorial and research boards related to mycology. Sunday, January 16 – 2:00 pm

HomeGardenClubofMorristownTalk on how to construct Hyper-Tufa Troughs by Master Gardener Janet SchultzWednesday, January 19 – 1:00 pm

FrelinghuysenArboretumGesneriadSocietySlide program on the 2010 Gesneriad Society Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia. Program features pictures of the show winning entries, the city of Vancouver and surrounding area.Thursday, February 3 – 7:00 pm

NewJerseyStateChrysanthemumSocietyMonthly meetingFriday, March 4 – 7:00 pm

affiliate member programs

Allarefreeandopentothepublic

NewJerseyMycologicalAssociationIntroduction to the Amanitaceae. The Amanita genus contains the world’s most deadly mushrooms. Dr. Rodham Tulloss, an internationally known Amanita expert, will discuss this interesting genus and present his latest website as a part of the lecture.Sunday, March 6 – 2:00 pm

HomeGardenClubofMorristownWilliam Muzychko, owner of Bill’s Figs in Hunterdon County, will talk about the care of fig trees in New Jersey and will have some of his 30 varieties of fig trees for sale, in their own built-in irrigation and winterizing system.Wednesday, March 16 – 1:00 pm

FrelinghuysenArboretumGesneriadSocietyA Passion for Petrocosmea – Tim Tuttle will present a program on this little round gem from Asia. He will discuss their cultural needs, propagation and his hybridizing program.Thursday, April 7 – 7:00 pm

FrelinghuysenArboretumGesneriadSocietyAnnual propagation workshop. Learn how to propagate various Gesneriads by leaves, stem cuttings, rhizomes, tubers and seed.Thursday, May 5 – 7:00 pm

Calling All Community Gardeners – 2011 Community Garden Conference

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Crybabies–PlantsthatWeepPendant, pendulous, pendulum – however you say it, weeping plants bring a special emotional quotient to the garden. See a photo review by Lesley Parness, Superintendent of Horticultural Education, of weeping trees and shrubs for New Jersey gardens and keep your handkerchief handy as one or more is bound to touch your heart and secure a place in your plantings. Snow date is February 17.

Date: Wednesday, February 16 – RegisterbyFebruary2 Time: 10:30 am – Noon Cost: $10 members / $12 non-members

WinterWalkwithJohnMorseBundle up and join John Morse, Manager of Horticulture, for the Morris County Park Commission, for a tour of the grounds of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. We will be looking at plants with winter interest and some early spring bloomers, too. Afterwards, we’ll warm up inside with hot chocolate.

Date: Sunday, March 13 – RegisterbyMarch1Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Cost: $10 members / $12 non-members

ChoosetheRightTreeforyourLandscapeThinking about buying a tree for your home but not sure where to begin? So many people are daunted by the prospect of purchasing a tree because there are so many things to consider and it can be quite a costly proposition. We can help you make an informed and intelligent decision, because after all, you will be enjoying the fruits of your labor for many, many years. Rob Lindsley, a NJ Certified Tree Expert and the Arborist Representative of Bartlett Tree Expert Company will be guiding us through the selection, purchasing, planting and proper care of trees for your home landscape. Rob holds a BS in Agriculture Plant Science from the University of Delaware. Bartlett Tree Experts is a family-owned and operated business established in 1907. They have nearly 100 offices worldwide and are the founding member of the International Society of Arboriculture.

Date: Saturday, March 26 – RegisterbyMarch12 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cost: $10 members / $12 non-members

PhiladelphiaFlowerShowToast the gardening and culture of Paris at the 2011 Philadelphia Flower Show. The show will transport us to the beautiful City Of Light, the capitol of art, fashion, food, and of course, love. Featured displays will highlight: Opulent Paris, a time of Victorian glamour; Romantic Paris, tete-a-tete down the Seine; Gourmet Paris, amid rooftop and edible gardens; Artist’s Paris, from canvas to landscape; Underground Paris, a catacomb of avant-garde art and Timeless Paris, where courtyards and cafes form a Parisian paradise.

Enjoy your own lunch a little early on the bus, visit the Reading Terminal Market across the street or the Food Court at the show. Remember to wear comfortable cloth-ing and footwear. You can always rest your feet a bit at the free gardening presentations offered during the day.

The bus will leave the arboretum at 10:30 am sharp arriving in Philadelphia at approximately 12:30. The bus will leave the Flower Show at 6:30 pm and arrive back at the arboretum at approximately 8:30 pm.

Date: Thursday, March 10 – RegisterbyFebruary24 Time: 10:30 am – 8:30 pm Cost: $70 members / $80 non-members

SpringfestBurstsintoBloomFrom March 17-20, the sun-drenched conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds is alive with “Springfest”. We encourage you to visit

this flower and garden show and use the coupon below. Colorful garden displays, wonderful speakers, unique shopping, delicious food and NJ based garden service providers make this excellent and nearby flower show a must-do day trip.

For a complete listing of the talks and activities, visit www.springfestgardenshow.com.

PatioGarden,photobyDavidH.LandscapeArchitect,LLC

In the past 5 years, interest in and demand for Community Gardens has exploded. The American Community Gardening Association estimates that there are currently over 1,000,000 active community gardens. So, we thought it was high time to offer a program focusing on Community Gardens.

Whether you’re an experienced or new community gardener, a Community Garden manager, coordinator, or activist trying to get a Community Garden started, you will want to attend this program.

MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius’ Award Fellow, Cheryl Rogowski is our Keynote speaker. She is a second generation farmer – her family’s farm in located in nearby Pine Island, NY. Cheryl was the first ever farmer to win this most prestigious fellowship, awarded to her for her innovations in farming sustainability.

Following the Keynote address, the conference will feature breakout sessions including:• “IPM for Community Gardens” with Jan Zientek,

Sr. Program Coordinator for Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Essex County, NJ

• “Best Practices in Water Conservation for Community Gardens” with Lenny Librizzi, Assistant Director, Open Space Greening, Grow NYC

• “The Community Garden – Food Pantry Connection” with Lisanne Finston, Executive Director Elijah’s Promise, New Brunswick, NJ

• “Making it Happen: A Case History in Creating a Community Garden” with Marta McDowell

• “Composting for Community Gardens” with Virginia Lamb

Other breakout sessions include maximizing yield by extending your growing season, succession planting and cold frames. We will provide managers and coordinators with samples of Community Garden rules, regulations, fees, insurance and the like. Finally, there will be an “Ask the Experts” panel discussion at which attendees can ask questions that may not have been covered in the sessions.

The complete conference schedule will be posted at www.arboretumfriends.org

Lunch will be provided by A Better World Café. The Landreth Seed Company and many of our Retail Partners have gener-ously donated door prizes.

Date: Thursday, March 3

Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Cost: $45 members / $50 non-members ifregisteredbeforeFebruary4

$55 for members / $60 non-members ifregisteredafterFebruary4

NewJerseyMycologicalAssociation“The Fungal Hyphum, Up Close and Personal” Dr. John Deighton will discuss some of his new research that is investigating fungal function at the scale of the individual hyphum. Dr. Deighton, Professor at Rutgers University and Station Director of Pinelands Field Station, specializes in nutrient dynamics in forest soils, mycorrhizal ecology, fungi, and pollution. Dr. Deighton is a recipient of 2005 Rutgers University New Brunswick Graduate Teaching Award and served on numerous editorial and research boards related to mycology. Sunday, January 16 – 2:00 pm

HomeGardenClubofMorristownTalk on how to construct Hyper-Tufa Troughs by Master Gardener Janet SchultzWednesday, January 19 – 1:00 pm

FrelinghuysenArboretumGesneriadSocietySlide program on the 2010 Gesneriad Society Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia. Program features pictures of the show winning entries, the city of Vancouver and surrounding area.Thursday, February 3 – 7:00 pm

NewJerseyStateChrysanthemumSocietyMonthly meetingFriday, March 4 – 7:00 pm

affiliate member programs

Allarefreeandopentothepublic

NewJerseyMycologicalAssociationIntroduction to the Amanitaceae. The Amanita genus contains the world’s most deadly mushrooms. Dr. Rodham Tulloss, an internationally known Amanita expert, will discuss this interesting genus and present his latest website as a part of the lecture.Sunday, March 6 – 2:00 pm

HomeGardenClubofMorristownWilliam Muzychko, owner of Bill’s Figs in Hunterdon County, will talk about the care of fig trees in New Jersey and will have some of his 30 varieties of fig trees for sale, in their own built-in irrigation and winterizing system.Wednesday, March 16 – 1:00 pm

FrelinghuysenArboretumGesneriadSocietyA Passion for Petrocosmea – Tim Tuttle will present a program on this little round gem from Asia. He will discuss their cultural needs, propagation and his hybridizing program.Thursday, April 7 – 7:00 pm

FrelinghuysenArboretumGesneriadSocietyAnnual propagation workshop. Learn how to propagate various Gesneriads by leaves, stem cuttings, rhizomes, tubers and seed.Thursday, May 5 – 7:00 pm

Calling All Community Gardeners – 2011 Community Garden Conference

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January

9 Friends New Year’s Party .............................3

23 Hearty Winter Soups.....................................3

23 Cabin Fever Series – Kids Get Cabin Fever Too! ...........................4

30 Third Annual Tu B’Shevat Celebration ........5

FebruaryOngoing Nature from Two Perspectives Photography Exhibit .....................................2

1, 8, & 15 Yoga for Gardeners ......................................3

10 A Bouquet from the Heart ...........................4

12 Valentine Workshop For Men Only .............4

13 Second Sunday Series – Mad for Maple Syrup ....................................5

16 Crybabies – Plants that Weep ......................6

20 Cabin Fever Series – Marching to Their Own Drum .....................4

27 Tea Breads and Coffee Cakes ......................3

March

Ongoing Art Exhibit by Celeste Fondaco ...................2

1, 8, & 15 Yoga for Gardeners ......................................3

3 Community Garden Conference ..................7

6 Cabin Fever Series – From the Ground Up ....................................4

10 Bus Trip – Philadelphia Flower Show .........6

13 Winter Walk with John Morse ......................6

13 Second Sunday Series – Native Plant Seedballs ..................................5

17-20 Springfest.......................................................6

19 Matilda’s Bunny Brunch and Fourteen Carrot Tea ..............................1

26 Choose the Right Tree for Your Landscape.......................................6

30 Blackburn Scholarship Tea ..........................1

Matilda’sBunnyBrunchandFourteenCarrotTeaParty“Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were – Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter.” These are the creation of Beatrix Potter, who wrote her famous animal books in 1902 when Matilda Frelinghuysen was a child. Although The Frelinghuysen Arboretum does have rabbits in its gardens, they are not of the Beatrix Potter variety. But on March 19 you can learn about these garden visitors at the 8th Annual Matilda’s Tea.

Rabbit Breeder Susan Prisco from Triple Creek Rabbits, Mendham, NJ, will speak about rabbits both wild and domestic. Several of the rabbit breeds, in-cluding Rex and Holland Lop, will be attending the party. Tea takers can then share an elegant tea with their favorite young person. Afterwards, each young party guest will make a springtime garden craft as everyone ushers in spring and chases the naughty outside rabbits away.

Recommended for ages 6 and up. Snow date is March 20.

Date: Saturday, March 19 – RegisterbyMarch5 Time: 1:30 pm Cost: $25 members / $30 non-members

TheBlackburnScholarshipTea–TheLittleBlackDressSpeaker Bill Graham, owner of “Beautiful Things Ltd.” in Salem, Massachusetts, presents a program entitled The Little Black Dress.

Everyone has a Little Black Dress. So ubiquitous that it has become a metaphor for the modern woman’s life, it can be formal, casual, solemn, whimsical, conservative or artistic – to match the many roles we all play. Listen and watch as Mr. Graham takes the Little Black Dress to a luncheon, a party, the theater, a wedding and more. His floral designs, accessories and unique touches bring the Little Black Dress to life.

Mr. Graham’s shop specializes in creative floral design, women’s accessories, millinery and unique gifts. He is an accomplished floral designer and popular lecturer and a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers, the American Academy of Floriculture and the Professional Commentators Institute.

The proceeds from the tea fund the Blackburn Scholarship, awarded annually to County College of Morris Horticulture students.

Date: Wednesday, March 30 – RegisterbyMarch15 Time: 1:00 pm Cost: $50 members / $55 non-members

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