Sunday, May 22: 2nd Annual Tubbs Lecture

“Growing Beautiful Boxwood”.

Boxwood is a favorite of New Jersey gardeners for many reasons. Learn why this plant is a must for your garden from boxwood expert and one of America’s leading boxwood authorities, Bennett Saunders. The Saunders family operates Saunders Brothers Nursery in Piney River, VA. As Vice President of the American Boxwood Society, Mr. Saunders will speak about boxwood in the landscape, how to propagate boxwood, key components of healthy boxwood culture, the challenges and manage-ment of Boxwood Blight and the future of boxwood. Following the presentation, tour the Willowwood Arboretum gardens with Park Commission Manager of Horticulture, John Morse. The Willowwood Foundation is pleased to offer this program in partnership with the Morris County Park Commission to highlight the work of modern day botanists, hor-ticulturists and plant lovers, who continue to move the field of horticulture forward through their passion and dedication.

Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. At the Willowwood Arboretum, Stone Barn Cost: $20 per person. call 973-326-7601 in March to register - (reservations are re-quired as space is limited). Eligible for 2.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s

The

Willowwood

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a non- profit

educational

organization

incorporated

in the State of

new Jersey

which was

established to

nurture an

appreciation

for and

knowledge of

botany,

horticulture

and the

natural world

through its

support of the

public

education, the

publication of,

and access to,

literature

relating to

plant science

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of facilities to

promote, use,

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information

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Morris County

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Volume 22, Issue 1 February, 2016

The Willowwood Arboretum is a facility of the Morris County Park Commission * www.willowwoodarboretum.org for more information

Willowwood Addition:

Welcome to Sara Perzley, who recent-ly joined the MCPC as the Arboreta Plant Records Specialist & Propagator. Based at Willowwood, you will see Sara in the gardens checking plant tags and later this winter, beginning to propagate the garden flowers. Sara‘s impressive and diverse resume includes stints at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens and an internship at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Pre-serve in New Hope, PA. She has a Diploma of Plant-manship with Distinction at RBGE. Say ‘Hello’ !!

A Publication of the Willowwood Foundation

Sunday, May 15, The “Lilac Party” is one of this area’s most anticipated spring gar-den parties. Presented by the Willowwood Foundation, this 21st annual fundraiser fea-tures musical entertainment by the incomparable ‘The Ten’, Wine Tasting hosted by Tewksbury Fine Wine and Spirts, tempting hors d’oeu-vres, Cheese table and Open Bar. Bidding is always brisk at the Silent Auction of unu-sual plants. And heavenly scented Lilacs in Bloom and Spring Gardens are just right for romantic strolling!

Reservations Required. Email: wwfounda-tion@willowwoodfoundation.com

Sunday, May 8 is Mother’s Day. One of the most en-joyable times of the year to bring Mom and the family and visit one of New Jersey’s most beautiful public gar-dens filled with Lilacs and flowers. You and your Mom or Favorite Lady may enjoy a lei-surely self guided stroll through the Spring Gardens. Baby lilacs available for purchase. No Reservations Required. Cost: $5.00 per car

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Willowwood Journal, A Publication of the Willowwood Foundation—www.willowwoodarboretum.org February, 2016

Save the Date!

The 21st Anniversary “Lilac Party”

Sunday, May 15, 2016

4:30 pm

Wine Tasting hosted by

Andrea Maranca, Tewksbury Fine Wine &

Spirits *

a cappella music by

“The Ten”

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Silent Auction featuring

Unusual Plants

Hors d’hoeuvres by Ross and Owren

Tickets required:

Email: wwfoundation@ willowwoodfoundation.com Tented event. Held rain or shine

Thank you! Many friends of Wil-lowwood made generous donations in the last six months to help fund 2016 projects: Mr. and Mrs. Gates H. Hawn Mrs. Julie Baron Mrs. Margo Dana Rochat Family Fund Mrs. Maudie Shanley * Mr. James Bellis Mr. Mark Biedron Alvin & Linda Dietz Fund * Mrs. Janet D. Allocca Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Arvay Dr. and Mrs. Doug Carmel Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coliccio Mrs. Beirne Donaldson Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gelfand Mrs. Ruth Laidlaw Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mercer Mr. and Mrs. James Porter Mr. Louis Ruprecht Mr. and Mrs. Tim Schmidt * Mrs. Nancy Baron Mr. and Mrs. Russ Buchanan Mr. and Mrs. Michael Clayton Mrs. Alice Cutler Mr. Salvatore Giardina Mr. and Mrs. John Guarino Mrs. Sally Hemsen Ms. Lucille Hess Mr. and Mrs. David Kane Ms. Linda Milligan Mills & DeFilippis, CPA, LLC Mr. Frederick Mueller Mr. and Mrs. George Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schofield Mr. and Mrs. Chris Treanor Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wilson Ms. Judith Wood Mr. Ronald Zibelli * Mr. Jason Andris Mr. John Azzoli Ms. Sarah Borda & Mr. Stephen Berstler Mr. and Mrs. Al Briand Mr. Robert Hartman Mr. Stephen Kelly Ms. Shirley Maclean Ms. Barbara Sue Nadolny Ms. Elva Street Mr. and Mr. Donald Thomson Mr. Peter Wester *

2016 Photo Contest: The Willowwood Fdn announces a “Spring Awak-ening” contest. Your photos of Willowwood’s flora and fauna “awakening for the season” during late winter/early Spring will qualify for contest entry and prize in 2016. Take your pictures from February to end April. Rules: All photos must be taken at WW. Photos of anything in the gar -dens or meadows including animals, from the past year or this year will qualify. Submit jpegs via email. Max. 3 jpegs per email. No limit to submissions. Questions? Email: wwfoundation@willowwoodfoundation.com.

Spring Events (sponsored by the FOFA) Saturday, March 19 1—3 pm Pruning Workshop with the Arbore-tum’s Gardeners Our gardeners at Bamboo Brook and Willowwood really know their stuff and when it comes to pruning, no one does it better. Learn the how’s and why’s from the experts, the science behind it all and what tools to use. Then, practice your new skills on the trees and shrubs in the gardens. Dress for the weather, sturdy shoes and bring your garden gloves. Location: Bamboo Brook OEC. Cost: $12. 973 326 7603 to register Sunday, April 24 1—2:30 pm Willowwood Highlights Tour Daffodils, cherries, and magnolias will be featured in this garden tour at Willowwood Arboretum. Don’t miss this opportunity to stroll through the plant collections with the gardeners who are responsible for this beautiful site. Meet in front of the 18th Century Stone Barn and wear sturdy walking shoes. Eligible for 1.5 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. Register in March. Cost: $15 per person.

Donations Continued: Mr. Alfred Carolonza Ms. Joan Cowell Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Davis Mr. Bob Duffy Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kielley Mr. Laurence Lebel Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Mann Ms. Merrill Medansky Mr. Paul Napolitan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roche Mr. and Mrs. Nola Russo Mr. Ruke Subourne Mrs. Dorothy Varrone Ms. Margaret Whiting Mr. Edward J. Wilson

Willowwood Update:

DEER Fence:Preventing deer browse to the Wil-lowwood gardens and plant collections is an ongoing challenge! While the entire 130 acre property is en-closed within a perimeter fence, Last October the a deer exclusion infrastructure underwent a significant upgrade when 3,300 feet of aging fence was replaced by a new high-tensile fence along the western (Bamboo Brook) boundary. This new fence is eight feet high and was constructed using 12.5 gauge tensioned black woven wire affixed to pressure-treated wooden posts that were driven thirty-six inches into the ground. This replaces a rusted and worn out fence that was constructed of six-foot woven wire topped with three strands of barbed wire. The old fence was in such poor condition that deer could enter the arboretum by jumping over, crawling under, or simp-ly pushing on the rusted wire until it parted.

This marks the first phase of upgrading the entire perimeter deer fence. Future phases will address the northern, eastern, and southern fence sec-tions and the entrance cattle guard. Funding was provided by the Morris County Park Commission Park Improvement Trust.

The staff is very pleased with the new fence and is looking forward to devoting more time to gardening rather than preventing deer browse!

Staff News: Jeanne Lardino, WW Assistant Gar-dener, was promoted to Gardener and will now be working at the Frelinghuysen gardens. Kate Gutierrez, Horticulture Volunteer Coordinator, retired early last year. Patti Millar, the new part-time Horticulture Volun-teer Program Coordinator, will be responsible for lead-ing the weekly hands-on “in-the-garden” volunteer ses-sions at Willowwood, Bamboo Brook &Frelinghuysen as well as coordinating corporate volunteer groups.

Now Available: The Story of Willowwood, by Marta McDowell and Willowwood in Pictures

The Story of Willowood—Marta McDowell, noted botanical author and landscape historian, has written the complete history of the Tubbs’ brothers, Willowwood and its gardens and collections. Many photos from the Morris County Park Commission archives. $10. plus $2.50 s&h. Willowwood in Pictures—Over 2500 photos were submitted by local photographers—all in beautiful, seasonal color. The gardens, the buildings and artistic objects are featured in this pictorial walk. A hardcover edition was adapted by Ray Rogers, Garden Book author and winner of top awards at the Philadelphia International Flower Show, and de- signed by fellow Trustees Dan Will and Leslie Allain. Cost is $40. + $2.50 s&h. To order email: wwfoundation@willowwoodfoundation.com

A great gift for Easter, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day or Any Day for the Gardener in your life!

Seasonal Gardeners & Interns Openings at Willowwood

and Freling-huysen Ar-

boreta

Seasonal gardener positions for those with experience in horticulture or gardening are available now at the Arboreta for the 2016 growing season. Gardeners participate in all aspects of garden and arboretum management including planting, mulching, watering, weeding, prun-ing, fertilizing, mowing, propagat-ing, and record keeping. Gardeners must have professional gardening experience.

Internship Program: Each year the Willowwood Foundation helps an individual(s) obtain practical hands on gardening experience by funding an internship at WW. The 2015 intern recipient was Hayden Coakley. Beginning early spring through late fall (may run for 3 to 8 months), paid Interns (full- or part-time) are admitted on an as needed basis and must possess a keen in-terest in horticulture and enjoy working outdoors. Interns rotate through specialty gardens and col-lections and may select an area of concentration.

To learn more about each program, or if interested, send cover letter and resume to Patti Millar, Morris County Park Commission, PO Box 1295, Morristown, NJ 07962 or email: pmillar@morrisparks.net or call 973.326.7629 The Morris Co. Park Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

Party Dates still open! Contact MCPC Event Specialist Chris Knox at 973-326-7619 or cknox@morrisparks.net for more details.

Experience the ultimate party venue! Trees with twinkling lights surround the WW Stone Barn or your own private tent with room for dancing, creating a mag-ical setting for any “very special” event. The Seasonal Gardens are glorious and perfect for photo ops. Willowwood or Bam-boo Brook with its beautiful reflecting pools can be the setting for your perfect par-ty—wedding, birthday, anniversary, etc.

A few dates still available in 2016 but now booking 2017 and 2018.

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Brace Krag, President Jason Andris, Vice President

Stathis Andris, Treasurer Kate Walsh, Secretary

Leslie Allain, Assistant Secretary

The Willowwood Foundation P.O. Box 218 * Gladstone, NJ 07934 908-234-1815 wwfoundation@willowwoodfoundation.com

Marshall Jeanes, emeritus Brace Krag Kristen Krag Anne Peterson Katie Porter, emeritus George Rochat Ken Selody Becky Terry Kate Walsh Dan Will

Board of Trustees: Jason Andris Stathis Andris Dr. Joseph Arvay Meryl Carmel Betty Cass Schmidt Alice Cutler Margo Dana Rob Diemar David Helmer Sally Hemsen

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Chester, NJ PERMIT NO. 260

Earth Day is April 22 and Arbor Day is April 29th but at Willowwood as we dig in the gardens, every day we celebrate the earth and its green treasures. If you would like to help us GO GREEN, sign up for the Willowwood Journal via email on the website: www.willowwoodarboretum.org. Garden notes: Bloom times are always a bit uncertain in Spring but if you send your email address to: Contactus@willowwoodarboretum.org we will let you know when each of the flowering collections begins its bloom!

Bloom reports are generally sent starting the beginning o f March.

Save the Dates…

Sunday, May 15 * “The Lilac Party” Celebrate the 21st Anniversary of this Garden Party

WineTasting , “The Ten” and Silent Plant Auction

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Tubbs Lecture Series– Bennett Saunders, “Boxwood” May 22

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Directions to Willowwood Arboretum: 300 Longview Road. Follow Rt. 206 to turn at Pottersville Rd. (Rt. 512). Proceed 1/2 mile to right on Lisk Hill Rd. Follow signs to Willowwood.