All Posts

<p>Speaker Dr. Alan Armitage The Willowwood Foundation in partnership with the Morris County Park Commission is delighted to present the 4th Annual Tubbs Lecturer, Dr. Allan Armitage, on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the Stone Barn, Willowwood Arboretum. Tickets now available at $30 each. Call 973-326-7601 for registration. Attendees will experience Dr. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Yes, the weather forecast is for cooler (Fallish) weather this weekend but it will warm up a bit again and the gardens at the Willowwood Arboretum are in full, late summer bloom &#8211; just lush and gorgeous! Plan a visit before first frost and stroll through the gardens or hike one of the trails through [&hellip;]</p>

<p>If you like to walk the trails and/or hike around Willowwood and Bamboo Brook, late summer and into late fall with the changing foliage and blooming meadows is a perfect time. This article &#8220;When you could in Jersey — and touch Africa&#8221; by Michele S. Byers, Executive Director of New Jersey Conservation Foundation, on our [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Michele S. Byers, Executive Director of New Jersey Conservation Foundation Published Daily Record Sept. 11, 2017 Thirty years ago, the King of Morocco made headlines when he bought the Natirar estate in Peapack-Gladstone, now a Somerset County park. King Hassan II may not have known, but there’s an ancient connection between his homeland and the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>As summer slowly starts to wind down, a subtle transition begins to occur in the meadows at the Willowwood. The mid-summer blooming perennials such as wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), slender mountain mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolim), and butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) have all begun to push out what will be their final flush of flowers for the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Thanks to Carol Lynaugh for these images of flowers and foxes. You can see many more of her pictures of flowers &amp; foxes at Willowwood Arboretum by clicking here to go to her Google Pictures album.</p>

<p>Some wonderful birds and foxes at Willowwood by Joe Rodriguez.</p>

<p>We are happy to post these pictures from a beautiful Lilac Party. Thanks to the Bernardsville News for a number of these pictures.</p>

<p>HAPPENINGS IN THE HILLS: Lovely Lilacs• May 26, 2017 Bernardsville News Celebrating the evening’s success are, from left, Willowwood Foundation trustee George Rochat of Bernardsville, trustees and event co-chairs Becky Terry of Peapack and Anne Peterson of Bernardsville, trustee Peter Williams of Peapack, President Brace Krag of Pottersville, and Betty Cass Schmidt of Pequannock, the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>We’re entering the second week of May with numerous plants flowering in the relatively cool weather. In fact, there are so many varieties of trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials in flower that they can’t all be mentioned. You’ll have to come experience them in person, but there are a few standouts that should be highlighted. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>It is a grey and messy day today, but the flowers and gardens do need the rain. At Willowwood, all the flowering trees are in bloom, the wisteria arbor has started but is not quite in full bloom as yet and all the lilacs are either in bloom (the early varieties) or beginning. So come [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Fred Spicer spoke on the topic, &#8220;Why Do We Botanize&#8221; at the 3rd Annual Tubbs Lecture on April 23, 2017.</p>

<p>Easter weekend promises to bring great weather and masses of spring flowers to Willowwood. The daffodils are nearly in full bloom now and present breathtaking views along the entrance driveway. Cherries and magnolia add splashes of spring color all over the arboretum. There is a giant Higan cherry (Prunus subhirtella ‘Shaka No Hisui’) in the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Mother Nature offered all her choices in one afternoon &#8211; rain, sleet, snow, sunshine and rainbows but the staunch and happy party go&#8217;ers wrapped in down and wellies enjoyed the wine tasting, hors d&#8217;oeuvres by Ross and Owren, silent plant sale and music by the wonderful TEN of the NY University Glee Club.</p>

<p>Cool, wet weather in March slowed down our spring explosion, but activity in the gardens and landscape is starting to heat up again. The long range forecast for the week is sun and warmth! Daffodils (Narcissus sp.) are poised to be a prime attraction during the next couple of weeks and Willowwood’s collection contains over [&hellip;]</p>

<p>BY TINA ELIZABETH PHOTOGRAPHY Juliane and Brendan’s New Jersey wedding at Willowwood Arboretum is just too sweet for words. And the fact that the color palette features the perfect mix of soft orange, green and white …well, it’s giving us all the spring feels today! Read the rest of this wonderful article and view the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The latter half of February brought unseasonably warm days and gave us an early glimpse of our springtime blooms. We head into March with early flowering bulbs promising a wonderful spring. Winter aconite (Eranthus hyemalis) was the first to surface, with bright yellow drifts brightening the landscape around the Tubbs House and surrounding gardens. Crocuses [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Highlights from the Decorative Arts Collection By Dr. Lesley Parness, Retired MCPC Superintendent for Horticulture Education The Tubb’s brothers keen interest in the decorative arts also included the practical, everyday items of life. At Willowwood, their interest in all things Asian is reflected in statuary, paintings and even dinnerware. A cupboard near the Dining Room [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Brace &#038; Bennett The Willowwood Foundation was delighted to host Mr. Bennett Saunders, Saunders Brothers Nursery, Piney River, VA as the 2nd Annual Tubbs Lecture Speaker. As Vice President of the American Boxwood Society, Mr. Saunders spoke eloquently about healthy boxwood culture, the challenges and management of boxwood blight and graciously provided a guidance and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Despite the worries of hurricanes, the weather forecast this week (10.5.16) and the weekend is just about perfect, warm in the sun, cool breeze and still so many plants in bloom in the gardens. And remember, the Arboretum is open from 8 am to dusk daily, so lots of time for a ramble through the [&hellip;]</p>