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Bloom Report Fall 2024
<p>As the season comes to an end, we marvel in the unraveling. The trees strip down, revealing their form. The gardeners pull and cut back tired plants from their areas, making way for our seasonal bulb displays. Slowly, the garden heads towards a long sleep. A few brave species dare to flower now, such as […]</p>
Gardner Krag
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Bloom Report – September 2024
<p>September is both the month of abundance, but also the month that the summer starts to unravel, transitioning into fall. Pink is giving way to gold and purple in the meadows, and fall flowering grasses are sending up their inflorescences. Now, the coppery inflorescences of Sorghastrum nutans greet you as you drive in to Willowwood. […]</p>
Gardner Krag
Sep 7, 20242 min read
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Bloom Report – August, 2024
<p>August is a special month at Willowwood. This is the month that I, your author, joined the team here. It is also spectacularly alive, with the constant drone of cicadas, buzzing of bees and fluttering swallowtail and monarch butterflies just about everywhere. Willowwood is no exception, as large foraging flocks of goldfinch (our state bird!) […]</p>
Gardner Krag
Aug 11, 20242 min read
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Bloom Report July 2024
<p>I’m often asked what’s the best time to visit Willowwood by first-time visitors. “Will anything be blooming next month?” and to them I say of course! There are always flowers (or, as it is in the dead of winter) horticultural intrigue to be found at Willowwood. One should visit weekly in order to even try […]</p>
Gardner Krag
Jul 13, 20242 min read
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Bloom Report June 2024
<p>Our unusually wet spring has continued, leaving Willowwood particularly green, lush, and floriferous as we enter into the summer. Aside from the extra maintenance, there are much worse problems one could have! Currently the Arboretum core is freshly planted with this year’s annuals, featuring colorful and tropical species that are candy for the eyes, including […]</p>
Gardner Krag
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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Bloom Report – May 2024
<p>And just like that, the world is awash in the verdant green of fresh spring growth and colorful flowers. Spring really came out like a lion this year! As this year’s bulb display fades, we come into mid-spring perennials and trees. Willowwood is known for our Wisteria display, and we take great pride in maintaining […]</p>
Gardner Krag
May 20, 20242 min read
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Spring 2024 President’s Message
<p>Dear Friends, For me, springtime at Willowwood has always been about the daffodils which herald the highly anticipated season in a variety of colors and shapes. On a recent Arboretum visit I learned of a new species in full bloom which inspired a bit of a treasure hunt in search of a little gem. It was the […]</p>
Gardner Krag
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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Bloom Report April 2024
<p>How wonderful it is to live in a world with flowers. Right now, I can’t think of anywhere that it is more floriferous than Willowwood. Although it is still early spring, many tougher-than-they-look spring flowering bulbs and perennials are up and at it. Meanwhile, swelling buds and emerging shoots remind us that there’s much more […]</p>
Gardner Krag
Mar 29, 20242 min read
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8th Annual Tubbs Lecture – 5/18/24
<p>Saturday May 18: 1 pm – 3 pm $25 per person. To Register Call 973-326-7601 The Willowwood Foundation, in partnership with the Morris County Park Commission, is proud to present the 8th Annual Tubbs Lecture, featuring Louis Bauer, Founding Director of Greenwood Gardens and former Director of Horticulture at Wave Hill Gardens in New York. […]</p>
Gardner Krag
Mar 21, 20241 min read
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Bloom Report – 1/15/24
<p>It is the dawn of a new year. Another year of growth, of progress, love, and of course, gardening! There is not one moment in the gardens at Willowwood that is uninteresting; even in the absence of the raucous colors of flowers abuzz with pollinators that grace us in the growing season one can find […]</p>
Gardner Krag
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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President’s Message Fall 2023
<p>Dear Friends of the Willowwood Arboretum, Autumn is in the air at Willowwood where fall’s finest blooms are complemented by the ten Seward Johnson’s sculptures scattered throughout the arboretum. If you have not yet seen this Living Sculpture Exhibit, be sure to pay a visit before it winds down in November. A whimsical experience and beautiful […]</p>
Gardner Krag
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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The World of French Impressionism (11/11)
<p>Take a stroll through 19th century France and learn how the Impressionists changed the art world forever. Learn a Victorian craft: yarn pom-poms! Children and adults will be instructed on the handicraft’s unusual French history and go home with a handmade pompon of their own. Topics include Caillebotte’s Paris Street; Rainy Day (1877), Renoir’s Two Sisters on the […]</p>
Gardner Krag
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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Plants Through Time (10/19)
<p>Travel through time on this exploration of plants and their adaptability to the changing world.</p>
Gardner Krag
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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Nature Through the Senses (10/5)
<p>Join us for a guided, tranquil tour to immerse yourself in the environment and feel the benefits the natural world has to provide.</p>
Gardner Krag
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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History Inspiring Art Walk & Talk (9/28, 10/7)
<p>Many creators, makers, and artists draw their inspiration from the past. Enjoy an inspiring walk through history as we discuss the architecture and the artistry that has influenced Willowwood Arboretum. See inside the 1790s, Tubbs House and explore the decorative art collection of Henry and Robert Tubbs and Ben Blackburn.”</p>
Gardner Krag
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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Birding at Willowwood (9/15 or 23)
<p>Gain some basic birding skills and put them to use in this guided walk along the scenic trails of Willowwood. We’ll learn some of the common birds of the area and practice identification with the use of binoculars and field guides. Binoculars will be provided, or you can BYO. This program is great for beginner […]</p>
Gardner Krag
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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Meadows Big and Small (9/13)
<p>Tired of mowing the lawn? Wish you had more butterflies at your home? Experience the benefits of a meadow and how you can have one on your property. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.</p>
Gardner Krag
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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Perennials for the Deer Resistant Garden (8/31)
<p>Walk the gardens of Willowood and explore the deer resistant perennial plants that are on display. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.</p>
Gardner Krag
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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Floating Flowers (August 24)
<p>Feeling creative? Join Gardener, Dylan Shapiro, in his exploration of flowers and water. Design your own floating flower presentation to take home and add to your garden.</p>
Gardner Krag
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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Native Trees for the Homeowner (August 8)
<p>Discover how to add diversity, wildlife, and value to your home landscape with Native Trees. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.</p>
Gardner Krag
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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