Ask Elaine: Cabin Fever
Dear Elaine, The days are getting longer but it’s so cold outside. I’m getting anxious to start gardening, digging in the soil and enjoying some greenery. Do you have any ideas to bring color and joy to the bare, cold … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: New Jersey “The Garden State.” Really?
Dear Elaine, I just moved to New Jersey and noticed that the license plates have the words “Garden State” on them. Does this have anything to do with public gardens or arboretums? Thank you for your answer and Happy New … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: Holiday Plant Care
Dear Elaine, As the winter holidays approach, I am thinking of plants to give my garden friends. I would like to know the care that the plants need to have them last as long as possible, and maybe even rebloom. … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: What Happened to the Sensory Garden?
Dear Elaine, I haven’t been to Laurelwood Arboretum for a few months. When I returned at the end of October, the Sensory Garden was gone! What happened? … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: Deer-resistant Spring-blooming Bulbs
Dear Elaine, I would like to plant spring-blooming bulbs in October. What flowers are deer resistant, if there is such a thing? … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: Arboretum Accessibility
Dear Elaine, My mother has difficulty walking. I was wondering if there are places at the Laurelwood Arboretum that would accommodate special needs people? … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: Attracting Butterflies
Dear Elaine, My children just love the colorful butterflies that are flittering about our backyard. How can we attract more of these gorgeous creatures? … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: Health Benefits of Outdoor Gardening
Dear Elaine, It’s summertime and the kids are out of school. Time for bicycle riding, softball games, catching fireflies, and other outdoor activities. While I don’t generally participate in that liveliness, I’m wondering if my outdoor gardening has any health … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: Membership Benefits
Dear Elaine, I went to the May plant sale at Laurelwood Arboretum. There were so many beautiful plants! I had a chance to walk around and decided to join Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum. What are some of the opportunities and … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: Plant Sale
Dear Elaine, I am looking forward to May at Laurelwood Arboretum – rhododendron, azaleas and lilacs are in bloom and shopping at the annual Plant Sale. Do you have any information on what plants might be available at the Plant … Continue reading →