EDUCATION
Junior Gardeners
BECOME A MEMBER!
Membership in the Junior Garden Club is open to all children Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.
The goal of the Junior Garden Club is to provide hands-on opportunities for learning basic appreciation of
gardening, floral design, nature conservancy, wildlife appreciation, community awareness and more.
This year, we have joined efforts with Kemmerer Library Harding Township to create programs encouraging
creativity and exploration. Look for our upcoming announcements of meetings scheduled from Fall through
Spring.
COME AND ENJOY OUR FUN AND CREATIVE PROGRAMS!
- October 19, 2023
- November 30, 2023
- March 28, 2024
- April 18, 2024
- May 16, 2024
Dee Wilson
Junior Gardeners Chair
Jane Riley
Junior Gardeners Coordinator
Lucy Crotty
Membership Chair
locrotty@gmail.com
Landscape Design School
LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROGRAM
Sponsored by the Garden Club of New Jersey and the National Council of State Garden Clubs.
The Garden Club of New Jersey offers courses at its Landscape Design School located at Holly House at Rutgers Gardens, in East Brunswick.
The purpose of the program of Landscape Design of the National Council of State Garden Clubs has been to educate garden club members and the public to know good landscape architectural practice and to serve as guardians and critics of the natural and the man-made landscape.
For more information regarding landscape Design Critic requirements and renewal of the Landscape Design Critic’s Certificate, plese visit the Garden Club of New Jersey website at www.gardenclubofnewjersey.org or call 732-249-0947.
Garden Study School
Sponsored by the Garden Club of New Jersey
The Garden Club of New Jersey offers its annual Gardening Study School in October at Holly House at Rutgers Gardens, in East Brunswick.
For more information on attending the Gardening Study School regarding dates and classes, or any of the educational programs, visit the Garden Club of New Jersey’s website at www.gardenclubofnewjersey.org
or call 732-249-0947.
New Jersey Gardens
Avis Campbell Gardens
60 S. Fullerton Ave.,
Montclair
www.gardenclubofmontclair.com
973-746-9614
The Avis Campbell Gardens recreates superb
English-style gardens and is maintained by the
Garden Club of Montclair.
Bamboo Brook Outdoor
Education Center
170 Longview Rd., Chester Township
www.morrisparks.net
973-326-7600
Once the home of Martha Brooks Hutcheson, one of the first American female landscape architects, these 100 acres include fields, woodlands and formal, yet naturalistic gardens which demonstrate classic design principles using a palette of primarily native plants.
Lewis L. Barton Arboretum
1 Medford Leas Way, Medford
www.bartonarboretum.org
800-331-4302
Branch Brook Park
Lake St. & Park Ave., Newark
www.branchbrookpark.org
973-268-3500
One of New Jersey’s greatest hidden treasures can be
found in Newark’s Branch Brook Park, which
boasts the biggest collection of cherry trees anywhere
in the world. Visitors flock to the park each
spring to view the reddish-pink large white blossoms.
Leonard J. Buck Garden
11 Layton Rd., Far Hills
www.somersetcountyparks.org
908-234-2677
Branch Brook Park
Lake St. & Park Ave., Newark
www.branchbrookpark.org
973-268-3500
One of New Jersey’s greatest hidden treasures can be
found in Newark’s Branch Brook Park, which
boasts the biggest collection of cherry trees anywhere
in the world. Visitors flock to the park each
spring to view the reddish-pink large white blossoms.
Leonard J. Buck Garden
11 Layton Rd., Far Hills
www.somersetcountyparks.org
908-234-2677
Leonard J. Buck Garden is a 29-acre rock and woodland garden developed by its namesake during the mid-twentieth century. The garden features naturalistic plantings of native wildflowers, shade
perennials, ferns and rock garden plants.
Leonard J. Buck Garden is a 29-acre rock and woodland garden developed by its namesake during the mid-twentieth century. The garden features naturalistic plantings of native wildflowers, shade
perennials, ferns and rock garden plants.
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
324 Forest Dr. S., Short Hills
www.hartshornarboretum.com
973-376-3587
The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is a 16.5 acre green
oasis, home to more than 45 species of trees, 150
species of wild flowers and 100 species of birds. The
Arboretum’s emphasis on native species includes
majestic trees, rare ferns and wildflowers. More than
three miles of trails are open to the public year round.
Multi-age classes are also offered at the center
Deep Cut Gardens – Monmouth County Park System
352 Red Hill Rd., Middletown
www.monmouthcountyparks.com
732-671-6050
Deep Cut Gardens is dedicated to the home gardener and provides help and information. The 54 acres of gardens and greenhouses are planned as a living catalog of cultivated and native plant materials to be observed through the seasons.
Duke Farms Foundation
1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township
www.dukefarms.org
908-722-3700
Frelinghuysen Arboretum
353 E. Hanover Ave., Morristown
www.arboretumfriends.org or www.morrisparks.net
973-326-7600
This 127-acre facility includes a Colonial Revival home
on the National Historic Register, many nature trails,
themed gardens, plant collections, an art gallery and
gift shop. Year-round classes for all ages and a
horticultural reference library make The Frelinghuysen
a regional center for horticulture.
Greenwood Gardens
274 Old Short Hills Rd., Short Hills
www.greenwoodgardens.org
973-258-4026
Greenwood Gardens, once a grand estate of croquet terraces, tea houses and fountains enjoyed by a lucky
few, is now a 28-acre garden open for guided tours, horticultural workshops and cultural events. Owned
and operated by a nonprofit organization working to forward conservation throughout the region,
Greenwood is a secret garden just waiting to be discovered by you.
Grounds For Sculpture
80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton
www.groundsforsculpture.org
609-586-0616
One of the state’s most unique gardens is the Grounds for Sculpture. The 35-acre garden blends the
meticulously groomed grounds with exhibits of both well-known and emerging contemporary sculptors to
create a sculpture park.
David S. Shaw Arboretum at Holmdel Park
44 Longstreet Rd., Holmdel
www.monmouthcountyparks.com
732-842-4000
The Arboretum featuring hundreds of species of
cultivars (species derived by a horticultural process,
as distinguished from a natural variety).
The Arboretum has an educational and
horticultural display devoted to trees, shrubs
and woody plants growing in Monmouth County.
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
165 Hobart Ave., Summit
www.reeves-reedarboretum.org
908-273-8787
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is comprised of a historic home, restored formal gardens, greenhouse and
woodlands. Its mission is to provide horticultural and environmental education and to foster the enjoyment
of nature through professional care and preservation of the property.
Rutgers Gardens
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
130 Log Cabin Road, New Brunswick
rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu
848-932-7000
Sayen Botanical Gardens
155 Hughes Dr., Hamilton Square
https://princetonol.com/Travel_Tourism/garden-tours
609-890-3543
Sayen Gardens is a beautiful attraction throughout
the spring. Filled with azaleas and rhododendron
brought from China, Japan and England, they
highlight a collection of colorful blossoming species
providing a feast for the eyes. The gardens hold some
2,000 azaleas and 1,500 rhododendrons of hybrid
and native species.
Sister Mary Grace Burns Arboretum
Georgian Court University
900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood
www.georgian.edu/arboretum
732-987-2373
Sister Mary Grace Burns Arboretum is located on the campus of Georgian Court University. Its 155 acres contain a good collection of native plants of the New Jersey Pinelands. Many kinds of oaks and pines, well adapted to this unique ecosystem are contained in its collection and may be viewed along its nature trail.
The Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
474 Upper Mountain Ave., Upper Montclair
www.presbyirisgardens.org
973-783-5974
The Presby Gardens features a collection of more than 4,000 varieties of world-famous irises, some dating back to the 1500’s. The Gardens also boasts an unmatched array of well-known and rare irises, which has earned it National Historic Site designation.
Van Vleck House & Garden
21 Van Vleck St., Montclair
www.vanvleck.org
973-744-4752
Van Vleck House & Garden is dedicated to preserving
for public enrichment, the spirit and beauty of this late
19th and early 20th century house and gardens.
Continuing the Van Vleck family’s commitment to the
community and to horticultural excellence, the house
serves as a center for nonprofit organizations and
the gardens are open to the public for display,
education and research.
Wagner Farm Arboretum
197 Mountain Ave., Warren
www.wfafnj.org
908-350-7383
The Wagner Farm Arboretum was established in 2004 as a non-profit organization, which seeks to enrich,
educate and inspire the community by increasing environmental awareness and recreational opportunities.
Programs include; The Giving Project where produce is sown, grown and harvested in the Giving Garden,
Coddington Farm Garden, and Rutgers Cooperative Extension Farms in Pittstown, NJ and then donated to
area food pantries; the WFA Community Garden; and the Children’s Garden.
Well Sweep Herb Farm
205 Mount Bethel Rd., Port Murray
www.wellsweep.com
908-852-5390
The farm features a multitude of herbs and perennials, display gardens and a gift shop. The shop is filled
with an assortment of dried flowers, wreaths, statuary, hard-to-find potpourri supplies and unusual gifts
for all ages. The farm also has high-quality plants and a broad selection of craft, garden, plant and medicinal
herb books.
Willowwood Arboretum
300 Longview Rd., Far Hills
www.willowwoodarboretum.org
973-326-7600
More than 3,500 kinds of native and exotic plants may
be seen at this 134-acre property, which includes a
Federal style residence, circa 1783. Collections include
ilacs, hollies, magnolia and viburnum. The arboretum
is home to many Champion trees, an assortment of
garden statuary and a small jewel-like conservatory,
Willowwood is a plant lover’s dream.
Willowwood Arboretum
300 Longview Rd., Far Hills
www.willowwoodarboretum.org
973-326-7600
More than 3,500 kinds of native and exotic plants may
be seen at this 134-acre property, which includes a
Federal style residence, circa 1783. Collections include
ilacs, hollies, magnolia and viburnum. The arboretum
is home to many Champion trees, an assortment of
garden statuary and a small jewel-like conservatory,
Willowwood is a plant lover’s dream.