Dear Elaine, I know that it is getting near the end of the garden season, but is there anything else to do. I don’t want to overlook anything. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving. Kathleen Dear Kathleen, Yes, we are wrapping things up at Laurelwood Arboretum. That includes pulling out the frosted annuals, moving our valuable […]
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On October 5, the McHutchison Horticultural Group of Wayne returned to Laurelwood Arboretum for a third time this year. The y planted Dusty Miller, Artemisia, blue fescue, Russian sage, Lamb’s Ear, ‘Purple Sensation’ allium, lavender, sage and Bluebeard. They then mulched the plant beds.
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Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum is sponsoring a very special program, “The Art of Ikebana,” on Sunday, October 14. Ikebana translates as “Giving life to flowers.” It has been practiced in Japan for hundreds of years, and there are several thousand schools or styles of Ikebana worldwide.
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I have annuals planted outside and I brought my houseplants out to enjoy the warm summer weather and fresh air. What shall I do for winter? Thanks.
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Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum recently dedicated a Founders’ Garden to honor those who had the vision to established the organization 15 years ago: Nancy Alexander, Howard Aschoff, Nancy and Alex Fadydnich, Betsy Hayes Gatti, Bonnie Joachim, David Kooistra, Joan Scott-Miller and the late James E. Taylor.
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September is National Yoga Month. To mark the occasion, the popular Chair Yoga program at Laurelwood Arboretum will resume with autumn sessions led by Robin Abrett, a Kripalu Yoga teacher with advanced certification and trainings. “Chair yoga allows you to work slowly with an understanding of any injuries you may have.”
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The 15th anniversary of Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will be marked by the dedication of a Founders’ Garden honor the nine people who played a leading role in established the Friends organization in 2003. The Festival of Friends will feature an exhibit of paintings and photographs by local artists and photographers.
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Dear Elaine, The days are getting cooler and shorter. I would like to know if there are “leaf peeper” opportunities in New Jersey, especially Laurelwood Arboretum, to enjoy fall foliage? Thank you. Bill Dear Bill, You do not have to go to New England to see colorful fall foliage. There is plenty to see in
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Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum’s Festival of Friends 15th Anniversary celebration is scheduled for Saturday, September 15 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive West, Wayne. A feature of the event will be a Silent Auction of carefully selected items. These include sought-after tickets to Yankee baseball games, tickets to
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Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum invites local artists and photographers to exhibit their work at the Festival of Friends 15th Anniversary Celebration. Individuals may submit one piece of art or photography that was created in or inspired by Laurelwood Arboretum. The exhibit will open on September 15, at 5 pm at the Festival of Friends celebration
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Dues and donations are deductible for income tax purposes to the extent allowed by law.
Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
