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This summer, “Branching Out!” the gardening program for children held at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum will celebrate its 40th birthday. To celebrate the close of the gardening season, gardeners, “Branching Out!” supporters, and alumni will join the staff of the Morris County Park Commission and The Friends of the Frelinghuysen for a good old fashioned birthday party.

What began with a proposal from The Garden Club of Morristown to the Morris County Park Commission for a small piece of land on which to teach teenagers about gardening has devel-oped over the decades into one of our premier youth horticulture programs. Each year, more than 75 young people from 5 to 13 years old garden in their own plots, getting dirty, examining nature, and as a result, they discover the joys of eating fresh produce right off the vine.

“Branching Out!” coordinator Gwen Montgomery says this about the program, “With concerns on the rise about childhood obesity rates, children not spending enough time outside, or being unaware of where and how food gets on their plates, “Branching Out!” is very much of the moment, yet many of its components have hardly changed in 40 years.” She notes that every year the program has a waiting list and she has also discovered that some of her current gardeners are the children of “Branching Out!” alumni.

All three of Moira Clarkin’s children are or have been “Branching Out!” gardeners. She sums it up best by saying, “Branching Out! continues to be our favorite Spring and Summer program. It is a tradition at our house! From planting on that first cold April Saturday to the End of Season party on a steamy August evening, we enjoy each moment, rain or shine, and all of the bounty that hard work yields!”

For forty gardening seasons “Branching Out!” has taken thousands of young people outside and into the garden where they have planted, harvested, had fun and learned to be future environmental stewards. Learn the history of the program through 40 years of photos and see what’s evolved and what remains unchanged. Then, grab a piece of cake and some ice cream, and join in some games for all ages – all part of the fun at this family event which will kick off the fifth decade of youth gardening programs at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

Date: Saturday, August 11 Register by July 28

Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Cost: Free, but registration is required. Donations are always welcome and will fund the refurbishing of the greenhouse at the Haggerty Education Center.

The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 East Hanover Avenue, P.O. Box 1295Morristown, NJ 07962-1295

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.

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summer 2012 The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

calendar of events

See page 7 for a complete listing of affiliate member meetings and events.

Sally HemsenVice President

JulyWeekends Family Photo Scavenger Hunt – Stars and Stripes ................................................6Ongoing Gallery Exhibit: Photography by Mary Elizabeth Kamphausen Shadbolt .............5

10 Perennially Fragrant ..........................................4 15 Create a Fairy Dish Garden at Willowwood ....615 Cooking Demonstration: Peachy Keen ............722 Fairy Day ............................................................622 Designing Minds ................................................525 Beginning Flower Arranging Class for Volunteers (Series of 3) ...............................429 Medicinal Plants of the Civil War......................4

AugustWeekends Family Photo Scavenger Hunt – Hot, Hot, Hot .....................................................6Ongoing Gallery Exhibit: Pastels by Christina Debarry .............................5

8 Beginning Flower Arranging Class for Volunteers (2nd in a series of 3) ................411 “Branching Out!” 40th Birthday Party .............122 Beginning Flower Arranging Class for Volunteers (3rd in a series of 3) .................426 Designing Minds ................................................5

SeptemberWeekends Family Photo Scavenger Hunt – Off the Beaten Path ...........................................6

Ongoing Gallery Exhibit: Photography by Nancy Ori ...............................5

8 Garden to Table Centerpiece Demonstration ....4

9 Ni-Hao Frelinghuysen .......................................6

9 Exploring Gardens and Green Spaces .............3

13 Plants for Fall Gardening ..................................4

14 Herbal Vinegar Workshops (morning and evening sessions) ......................7

15 Garden Series: Putting to Bed ..........................4

16 Cooking with Teens: An Apple a Day .............6

19 Back to School Bus Trip ...................................3

23 Mid-Autumn Moon Festival ...............................6

23 Cooking Demonstration: Elegant Eggplant ......7

23 Designing Minds ................................................5

“BranchingOut!”

Happy Birthday

notes from the board

Arbor Day AwardsOn April 9, the annual Arbor Day awards were given and trees planted in the honor of three outstanding “Friends”. Their contributions and dedication to our organization have been exemplary, to say the least. This year’s recipients were Beverly Highfield, Jeannette Doman and Kate Gutierrez.

Beverly Highfield came to her role as Trea-surer of The Friends of The Frelinghuysen

Arboretum at the dawn of the Friends’ digital age. Payment for Friends’ programs had just begun its transition to an online presence and other changes in accounting and tracking expenses were needed to keep up with the organization’s rapid growth. Bev has engaged the IRS, vari-ous banks, insurance agents, vendors and numerous other entities, all in the administration of the Friend’s budget and fiscal integrity. Bev did not shy away from these new duties and she has faced each challenge squarely and resolved it in her forthright and earnest way. It is impos-sible to imagine how the Friends could have managed to navigate these requirements successfully without her.

On March 23, 1997 Jeannette Doman was visiting The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and decided to fill out a Garden Works Program application. The rest is history, as Jeannette has been with us in the gardens, as a park patron and as an invaluable member of our volunteer team ever since. She has assisted The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum with mailings, helped to set-up and break-down Gingerbread Wonder-land, was a visitor counter, worked at the volunteer table and promoted memberships. At the Plant Sale, Jeannette has been donations chair, set-up shelving, assisted in the offloading of plant trucks, participated in the pick-up of plant material, labeled, priced, groomed and watered plants. She helped to clear the area that is now tended as The Cutting Garden and is involved with the holiday decorating outside and around the Education Center.

Kate Gutierrez began her career here first as a summer intern in 1995, then hired as Horticultural Volunteer Program Specialist, where she created a program called Garden Works, which greatly enhances the gardens of the Morris County Park Commission. Kate’s program has brought together hundreds of individuals who have logged tens of thousands of hours over the years at the Park system’s three horticultural sites, helping the gardening staff maintain these beautiful grounds we all care about so much. Kate is also the person responsible for recruiting summer interns, which is an essential part of staffing the Horticultural Department for the gardening season and for managing and coordinating Index Seminum, a worldwide seed exchange among horticultural institutions, that puts our gardens on an international platform.

Congratulations Bev, Jeannette and Kate and thank-you from all your ‘Friends’! On June 10th, at the Annual Meeting, we also present the Annual Award to a deserving person who has supported the Arboretum and its mission. If you are a member, join us for this presentation followed by a program by Ken Druse, noted author, landscape designer and gardener.

Karen Curry President

Shakespeare Garden at Vassar College The second oldest Shakespeare garden in the country first opened in 1916 with plants from seeds sent directly from Shakespeare’s own gardens in Stratford- on-Avon, England. After several renovations, the garden includes raised beds with plants mentioned by Shakespeare, plants grown in 17th-century England, and beds of medicinal and culinary herbs tagged with Shakespeare’s poetry. A docent will lead a one-hour guided tour of the garden.

Lunch in Rhinebeck, New York Lunch in Rhinebeck is not to be missed! From the corner of Market and Montgomery Streets, there are bistros, historic taverns, a Mediterranean trattoria, regional-sustainable restaurants, pastry shops and pizza parlors all within two blocks. They represent a variety of cuisines and prices for you to choose from.

Blithewood Garden at Bard CollegeBlithewood Garden is a formal Italianate walled garden on the banks of the Hudson River. Created in 1830 by Andrew Jackson Downing, renowned landscape architect, the garden has since undergone several owners and renovations. Located on the western side of the Beaux-Arts Levy Institute, the garden offers magnificent views of the Hudson and Catskill Mountains. Enjoy a 1-hour tour with head gardener Bessina Harrar or wander on your own.

The Friends and DIG IT! Magazine are teaming up again to bring you another exceptional garden tour. Leave the driving to us as you enjoy going “Back to School” for a day of gardens, history, literature and, yes, college! The itinerary includes two legendary colleges with historic gardens and lunch in beautiful Rhinebeck, New York.

Date: Wednesday, September 19 – Register by September 5

Time: The bus leaves the Arboretum Parking lot at 8:45 am SHARP and returns at approximately 6:00 pm

Cost: $65 members / $70 non-members

Back to School Bus Trip

The Emerald Isle by Lesley Parness – [email protected]

This summer, when the dog days of August are upon us, and you are looking out onto a parched landscape, think of Ireland and its forty shades of green. One of the most fertile places on Earth, Ireland’s mild climate and long growing season, coupled with its fertile soil and ample amounts of precipitation, create an ideal growing environment.

Some of the loveliest settings in Ireland revolve around its gardens and in May, 2013, The Friends will be following up their successful trip to Scotland with a fabulous trip to the Emerald Isle. We will visit public and private gardens of all manner. To give you a sample of the gardens we are considering including on the trip, here are some websites to peruse:

Estate gardens include: www.powerscourt.ie/gardens www.mountushergardens.ie www.huntingtoncastle.com www.innacullen.com www.bantryhouse.com www.lisselan.com www.muckrosshouse.ie

There will also be visits to private gardens, including one belonging to Helen Dillon: www.dillongarden.com

And of course, to some of Ireland’s great public gardens: www.botanicgardens.ie

At all of these we can count on receiving the Cead Mile Failte (100,000 welcomes) that Ireland is famous for, in a rich historic context, complimented by great food, shopping, and a variety of recreational opportunities.

Be looking for more information about the trip in the next issue of Arboretum Leaves!

virtual gardener

2012 Arbor Day Award recipients: Beverly Highfield, Jeannette Doman and Kate Gutierrez.

Part Time Job Offering (paid, not Volunteer)

The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum is looking for a PT Administrative Assistant. Duties of this position include clerical functions associated with membership, registration and reservations. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with the public are required. Accounting/bookkeeping background is helpful. The work schedule is 3 days per week, and the occasional weekends/evenings. Please send your resume to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.

Would you like to receive a paperless version of Arboretum Leaves & the Annual Report?

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 [email protected] 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!

Welcome Cynthia! Please join us in welcoming Cynthia Triolo to the position of Horticultural Program Specialist. Ms. Triolo began working part-time for the Morris County Park Commission in 2004 first as an Event Coordinator and then as Education Assistant. Cynthia’s areas of responsibility include managing the Community Garden, programming, press and PR, tours of MCPC’s horticultural sites, and teaching (as many of you already know) our cooking classes. Cynthia is a certified Master Gardener, a trained chef, and lives in Metuchen with her husband, David, stepdaughter, Sydney and Timmy, the wonder dog!

Cynthia Triolo and Timmy

Learn about all the great gardens to visit in the Tri-state area from garden historian Magda Salvesen. Ms. Salveson’s book “Exploring Gardens and Green Spaces – From Connecticut to the Delaware Valley” provides the back-ground for her presentation and will give you years of garden touring plans. Magda is a garden and art historian, with extensive teaching experience at the New York Botanical Gardens and the New School University. She currently teaches garden history at New York University. Her publi-cations include Artists’ Estates: Reputations in Trust, and Jon Schueler: A Painter’s Life, both with co-editor Diane Cousineau. She lives in New York – where she is also curator of the Jon Schueler Estate.

As we like to say “So many gardens, so little time!”

Date: Sunday, September 9 – Register by August 26 Time: 1:00 pm Cost: $10 members / $12 non-members

Exploring Gardens and Green Spaces

Blithewood Garden at Bard College

notes from the board

Arbor Day AwardsOn April 9, the annual Arbor Day awards were given and trees planted in the honor of three outstanding “Friends”. Their contributions and dedication to our organization have been exemplary, to say the least. This year’s recipients were Beverly Highfield, Jeannette Doman and Kate Gutierrez.

Beverly Highfield came to her role as Trea-surer of The Friends of The Frelinghuysen

Arboretum at the dawn of the Friends’ digital age. Payment for Friends’ programs had just begun its transition to an online presence and other changes in accounting and tracking expenses were needed to keep up with the organization’s rapid growth. Bev has engaged the IRS, vari-ous banks, insurance agents, vendors and numerous other entities, all in the administration of the Friend’s budget and fiscal integrity. Bev did not shy away from these new duties and she has faced each challenge squarely and resolved it in her forthright and earnest way. It is impos-sible to imagine how the Friends could have managed to navigate these requirements successfully without her.

On March 23, 1997 Jeannette Doman was visiting The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and decided to fill out a Garden Works Program application. The rest is history, as Jeannette has been with us in the gardens, as a park patron and as an invaluable member of our volunteer team ever since. She has assisted The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum with mailings, helped to set-up and break-down Gingerbread Wonder-land, was a visitor counter, worked at the volunteer table and promoted memberships. At the Plant Sale, Jeannette has been donations chair, set-up shelving, assisted in the offloading of plant trucks, participated in the pick-up of plant material, labeled, priced, groomed and watered plants. She helped to clear the area that is now tended as The Cutting Garden and is involved with the holiday decorating outside and around the Education Center.

Kate Gutierrez began her career here first as a summer intern in 1995, then hired as Horticultural Volunteer Program Specialist, where she created a program called Garden Works, which greatly enhances the gardens of the Morris County Park Commission. Kate’s program has brought together hundreds of individuals who have logged tens of thousands of hours over the years at the Park system’s three horticultural sites, helping the gardening staff maintain these beautiful grounds we all care about so much. Kate is also the person responsible for recruiting summer interns, which is an essential part of staffing the Horticultural Department for the gardening season and for managing and coordinating Index Seminum, a worldwide seed exchange among horticultural institutions, that puts our gardens on an international platform.

Congratulations Bev, Jeannette and Kate and thank-you from all your ‘Friends’! On June 10th, at the Annual Meeting, we also present the Annual Award to a deserving person who has supported the Arboretum and its mission. If you are a member, join us for this presentation followed by a program by Ken Druse, noted author, landscape designer and gardener.

Karen Curry President

Shakespeare Garden at Vassar College The second oldest Shakespeare garden in the country first opened in 1916 with plants from seeds sent directly from Shakespeare’s own gardens in Stratford- on-Avon, England. After several renovations, the garden includes raised beds with plants mentioned by Shakespeare, plants grown in 17th-century England, and beds of medicinal and culinary herbs tagged with Shakespeare’s poetry. A docent will lead a one-hour guided tour of the garden.

Lunch in Rhinebeck, New York Lunch in Rhinebeck is not to be missed! From the corner of Market and Montgomery Streets, there are bistros, historic taverns, a Mediterranean trattoria, regional-sustainable restaurants, pastry shops and pizza parlors all within two blocks. They represent a variety of cuisines and prices for you to choose from.

Blithewood Garden at Bard CollegeBlithewood Garden is a formal Italianate walled garden on the banks of the Hudson River. Created in 1830 by Andrew Jackson Downing, renowned landscape architect, the garden has since undergone several owners and renovations. Located on the western side of the Beaux-Arts Levy Institute, the garden offers magnificent views of the Hudson and Catskill Mountains. Enjoy a 1-hour tour with head gardener Bessina Harrar or wander on your own.

The Friends and DIG IT! Magazine are teaming up again to bring you another exceptional garden tour. Leave the driving to us as you enjoy going “Back to School” for a day of gardens, history, literature and, yes, college! The itinerary includes two legendary colleges with historic gardens and lunch in beautiful Rhinebeck, New York.

Date: Wednesday, September 19 – Register by September 5

Time: The bus leaves the Arboretum Parking lot at 8:45 am SHARP and returns at approximately 6:00 pm

Back to School Bus Trip

The Emerald Isle by Lesley Parness – [email protected]

This summer, when the dog days of August are upon us, and you are looking out onto a parched landscape, think of Ireland and its forty shades of green. One of the most fertile places on Earth, Ireland’s mild climate and long growing season, coupled with its fertile soil and ample amounts of precipitation, create an ideal growing environment.

Some of the loveliest settings in Ireland revolve around its gardens and in May, 2013, The Friends will be following up their successful trip to Scotland with a fabulous trip to the Emerald Isle. We will visit public and private gardens of all manner. To give you a sample of the gardens we are considering including on the trip, here are some websites to peruse:

Estate gardens include: www.powerscourt.ie/gardens www.mountushergardens.ie www.huntingtoncastle.com www.innacullen.com www.bantryhouse.com www.lisselan.com www.muckrosshouse.ie

There will also be visits to private gardens, including one belonging to Helen Dillon: www.dillongarden.com

And of course, to some of Ireland’s great public gardens: www.botanicgardens.ie

At all of these we can count on receiving the Cead Mile Failte (100,000 welcomes) that Ireland is famous for, in a rich historic context, complimented by great food, shopping, and a variety of recreational opportunities.

Be looking for more information about the trip in the next issue of Arboretum Leaves!

virtual gardener

2012 Arbor Day Award recipients: Beverly Highfield, Jeannette Doman and Kate Gutierrez.

Part Time Job Offering (paid, not Volunteer)

The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum is looking for a PT Administrative Assistant. Duties of this position include clerical functions associated with membership, registration and reservations. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with the public are required. Accounting/bookkeeping background is helpful. The work schedule is 3 days per week, and the occasional weekends/evenings. Please send your resume to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.

Would you like to receive a paperless version of Arboretum Leaves & the Annual Report?

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 [email protected] 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!

Welcome Cynthia! Please join us in welcoming Cynthia Triolo to the position of Horticultural Program Specialist. Ms. Triolo began working part-time for the Morris County Park Commission in 2004 first as an Event Coordinator and then as Education Assistant. Cynthia’s areas of responsibility include managing the Community Garden, programming, press and PR, tours of MCPC’s horticultural sites, and teaching (as many of you already know) our cooking classes. Cynthia is a certified Master Gardener, a trained chef, and lives in Metuchen with her husband, David, stepdaughter, Sydney and Timmy, the wonder dog!

Cynthia Triolo and Timmy

Learn about all the great gardens to visit in the Tri-state area from garden historian Magda Salvesen. Ms. Salveson’s book “Exploring Gardens and Green Spaces – From Connecticut to the Delaware Valley” provides the back-ground for her presentation and will give you years of garden touring plans. Magda is a garden and art historian, with extensive teaching experience at the New York Botanical Gardens and the New School University. She currently teaches garden history at New York University. Her publi-cations include Artists’ Estates: Reputations in Trust, and Jon Schueler: A Painter’s Life, both with co-editor Diane Cousineau. She lives in New York – where she is also curator of the Jon Schueler Estate.

As we like to say “So many gardens, so little time!”

Date: Sunday, September 9 – Register by August 26 Time: 1:00 pm Cost: $10 members / $12 non-members

Exploring Gardens and Green Spaces

Blithewood Garden at Bard College

Join us on any one or all four tours showcasing four different approaches to garden design at Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center, the former home of Martha Brookes Hutcheson, one of America’s first female landscape architects. Learn how to incorporate this

garden’s sophisticated design elements, such as allees, axes and ha-has, into your garden, from these outstanding garden design professionals.

All of the tour guides are members of The Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD). APLD is an international organization whose mission is to advance the profession of landscape design and to promote the recognition of landscape designers as qualified and dedicated professionals through a rigorous certification process.

Jock Lewendon leads the tour on July 22.

Jock received his education at Rutgers University where he earned a B.S. in Environmental Planning and Design. He is a certified landscape designer and current Presi-dent of the NJ chapter of APLD. His company, Outdoor Living Spaces, strives to combine the functional aspects of indoor living and the environmental factors of the outdoors together in a creative way.

Sharon Hollfelder leads the tour on August 26.

Sharon is the owner of Landscapes By Sharon, a land-scape design/installation and maintenance company. She started her company in 2008, after leaving a managerial

Perennially Fragrant Wouldn’t you like to add the dimension of scent to your garden? Scent that greets you in the morning and lulls you to sleep at night – scent for cut flowers and potpourri. David Hyde, owner of Well Sweep Herb Farm in Port Murray, NJ brings his expertise (and his specialty plants for sale) to this topic. Learn how to select, plant and care for scented perennials and tender perennials such as lavender and scented geraniums for a lifetime of pleasure.

Date: Tuesday, July 10 – Register by June 26 Time: 6:30 pm Cost: $12 members / $15 non-members

Medicinal Plants of the Civil WarWhat role did plants play in the outcome of the Civil War? Learn about the use of medicinal plants in this era and tour the Medicinal Plants of the Civil War Garden to formulate your answer.

Date: Sunday, July 29 – Register by July 15 Time: 2:00 pm Cost: $12 members / $15 non-members

Plants for Fall GardeningThink it’s too late to plant some beautiful trees and shrubs in your garden? Think again-early Fall is an optimum time for planting. Daryl Kobesky from Pleasant Run Nursery will inspire you with his enthusiasm and expertise to get out in the garden and plant something.

Date: Thursday, September 13 – Register by September 1 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Cost: $12 members / $15 non-members

Garden Series-Fall: Putting to BedCleaning out and putting the vegetable garden to bed for winter are just as important as prepping in the spring. You may still be harvesting later summer vegetables but it’s not too early to plan for winter.

Date: Saturday, September 15 – Register by September 8 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cost: $15 per class

July — Enjoy the beauty of New Jersey through the floral and landscape photography of popular art teacher Mary Elizabeth Kamphausen Shadbolt. Ms. Shadbolt is the recipient of a Dodge Foundation Grant and collaborated with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra to develop an art and music curriculum. Her colorful views of area flowers and nature will de-light the eye and remind us of how beautiful our state really is.

August — Splendid pastels of gardens and floralscapes painted by famed artist Christina Debarry and her students will be on display for the month of August. These beautiful paintings will provide a visual treat for a hot summer day! Ms. Debarry is an award-winning pastelist and is President Emeritus of the Pastel Society of America. She is also listed in Who’s Who of American

In Our GalleryArt. Her love of art has led her to teach painting in pastels and other media, a love that she passes on to her students.

September — Treat yourself to spectacular landscapes by famed photographer Nancy Ori. Mentored by Ansel Adams, Ms. Ori photographs in the west coast tradition. Her beautiful works reveal her love of light and shadow, allowing her to emphasize the beauty of nature.

Ms. Ori owns the New Jersey Media Center in Berkeley Heights. Her work is widely exhibited in museums and galleries including many permanent art collections.

position at an upscale local garden center. Sharon has her degree in Landscape Design and Maintenance from County College of Morris.

Suzanne Bergeron leads the tour on Sept 23.

Suzanne Bergeron is a Landscape Designer and Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP) with over 10 years of experience in the field. She owns Garden Path Landscape Design, LLC, a landscape design & garden maintenance company which specializes in helping homeowners maximize their yard’s potential by creating new, or revitalizing existing, outdoor living spaces.

Marc Zukovich leads the tour on October 28.

Marc holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Botany from Drew University and certificates from Harvard Graduate School of Design and the New York Botanical Garden. Before founding Sterling Horti-

cultural Services, Marc managed gardens in both private estates and corporate settings. As an Adjunct Professor of Horticulture at County College of Morris, Marc teaches classes in horticulture and has been recognized with the NISOD national award for teaching excellence.

Dates: Sunday, July 22 – Register by July 8 Sunday, August 26 – Register by July 19 Sunday, September 23 – Register by September 9 Sunday, October 28 – Register by October 14

Time: 2:00 pm

Cost: FREE, but registration is required

Designing MindsExplore Design Elements for your Garden with a member of the

Association of Professional Landscape Designers

Beginner’s Flower Arranging Classes for Volunteers

Marge Hulstrunk, Professional Floral Designer for 20 years, is offering a series of three Beginner’s Classes for Volun-teers that will include basic principles of design, general guidelines and how they relate to arranging flowers for display at the Arboretum and elsewhere. She will cover such things as tools, conditioning of plant material, appro-priate arrangements for the location, commercially grown flowers vs. garden flowers and everything a beginner or anyone who wants to refresh their skills needs to know. It is necessary to attend all 3 classes. In order to offer these classes for this fee, you will be required to sign an agreement that states all participants will schedule three dates to do flower arrangements for display at the Haggerty Education Center or a special event during the next 12 months. Please bring your date book, flower arranging clippers and a box in which to carry your creation home.

Dates: Three Wednesdays: July 25, August 8, and August 22 – Register by July 11

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Garden to Table Centerpiece DemonstrationMarge Hulstrunk, Floral Designer will offer a class demonstrating arranging with fresh vegetables, fruits and other natural materials. Whether you grow your own produce or acquire it from a local Farmer’s Market or Green Grocer, you will learn how-to design attractive and wholesome centerpieces for your dining table or buffet. She will demonstrate several designs that will be appro-priate for a casual setting or a more formal dinner party.

Date: Saturday, September 8 – Register by August 30

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Retail PartnersPlease patronize our Retail Partners and be sure to bring your membership cards to receive discounts at these fine shops.

Another good reason to subscribe to The Friends Email NewsletterWe’ll be taking cuttings from our herb garden and demonstrating their culinary and cosmetic uses all summer long. We can’t know exactly which days this will happen, so we’ll have to let you know with an email. Sign up to receive a weekly email newsletter at www.arboretumfriends.org. We promise not to sell or otherwise distribute your email address and it’s easy to unsubscribe if you choose to do so.

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