Annual plant sale.

Work Day! Help to revitalize pond area by removing invasive garlic mustard before it goes to seed!

Garlic mustard is a very invasive weed. The roots exude a chemical that inhibits other plants from growing. It is a threat to a wide variety of our native plants and habitats.

If you join us, be mindful of the conditions and wear appropriate protection against ticks and poison ivy.

ALL HANDS ON DECK

Please pull this weed from your yard ASAP (this is the last week before it goes to seed; pulling will then spread seed.) This plant must be put into black trash bags: NOT COMPOSTED.

Stay tuned for more programming on invasives and revitalizing our pond and trail area. Please get in touch if this is of particular interest to you.

Mushrooms for gardeners; View groups of fleshy fungi, learn about their importance, characteristics, and craft applications. Presentation by Dorothy Smullen, past president of the NJ Mycological Society and garden/nature speaker for 35 years.

HANDS-ON GARDENING

Then on Saturday, April 13 (weather permitting) we will be meeting at the History House to begin our 2024 project of replanting the garden and creating a quiet outdoor space for learning and growing community and plants.

Please bring your gloves, pruners, and trowels. We will have extra available.

Great Small Trees

Join us Friday evening at the Bethel for a presentation by Master Gardener, Ilona Ontscherenki on the benefit of planting small trees that welcome a variety of birds, bees and insects in your garden.

Elizabeth Johnston is passionate about landscape design!   

As an avid gardener , she spends many weekends wandering through Open Days private gardens, plant nurseries, garden centers and arboretums  to learn more and more about trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and all things between.  

She’s fascinated by new information and new plants that seem to pop up every season.    

​She embraces the idea that no property is perfect and meets the challenges of creating beautiful landscaping despite deer pressure, dampness, shade, heat, etc.  

​Providing information and/or a design for homeowners to use as a tool to accomplish a professional outcome to a landscape project is what EJ-Designs is about.

 https://www.ej-designsllc.com/

Join us at the Bethel for this community gathering.

Saturday, May 13th

9AM - 12 Noon

Select from a variety of perennials that

grow well in Mount Tabor.

** JUNIOR GARDENERS **

Spoil your mom on her special day, and

have your littles make an herb pot

to spice up her kitchen.

$5.00 donation appreciated

From Great Estates to Public Gardens Master Gardener

Please join us in the Bethel for this presentation by Rutgers Master Gardener Bill Moran

What may be a surprise to many Morris County residents is that within a short driving distance there are hundreds of public gardens. Most of them are free and offer an incredible variety of plants and designs. In some instances, these gardens were once part of a private estates and the original mansion may be open for viewing. This presentation covers a range of gardens from pocket size to multi-acre arboretums. Pictures are shown of each garden along with access information and the speaker’s highly subjective rating. A list of all local gardens will be distributed. 

Inviting all Garden Club Members and Tabor Neighbors to the pond

and nature trail to help clean up trash, clear invasive plants, plant some

flowers for the bees, and prepare our little park for a great season.

Please dress appropriately and bring gloves and bug spray.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

2:00 - 4:00 PM

Join us by the pond and hiking trail to enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

Want to learn more about this practice? Click here.

Rich is a Certified Guide for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy  Guides and Programs (ANFT), based in Morristown & Barnegat Light, New Jersey.  His company, Friendly Territory, specializes in Nature & Forest Therapy walks. He has been leading walks for the Morris County Park System at various sites throughout the county including the Frelinghuysen Arboretum and the Willowwood Arboretum. He is a husband, proud father and grandfather, entrepreneur, and daily meditator. 

Space is limited for this adults’ event. Please RSVP via email as space will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

Vegetable Garden Planning for Community Gardens 

Join us at the Bethel for this presentation by Rutgers Master Gardener Brian Monaghan 

Community Gardeners & those interested in organic gardening practices will benefit from this presentation. This talk will address the key issues and choices in planning, planting and caring for your community garden plot with emphasis on organic gardening practices. Advice on determining the best location, choosing seeds and/or seedlings, crop rotation, successive plantings and all the tasks and issues for the entire growing season will be provided. 

Join us at The Bethel for a conversation about stewardship of one of Mt Tabor’s best natural resources: our old trees. We’ll discuss ways to preserve, restore, and enjoy our community’s trees.

Business meeting for all membership.

Join us in the greenhouse for this Workshop & Field Trip to Morris County Farms.

The Garden Club of Mount Tabor hosts its annual Wreath Sale with proceeds from these handmade holiday decorations benefiting community programs. Cash & checks accepted.

This program will be presented by Master Gardener: Ilona Ontscherenki.

This talk covers the extensive variety of flower bulbs that can be planted in the fall to ensure an exciting succession of bloom starting in the new year. Planting techniques will be covered including how to force bulbs for indoor bloom. Emphasis will be on deer proof selections and successful combinations.

*This Event will be Presented virtual, but when can gather together at The Bethel for presentation

Master Gardener, Gail Di Domenico, will present this program via ZOOM

Members will meet in person at the Bethel at 6:30 pm with a zoom presentation at 7 pm. Non-members that RSVP gcmounttabor@gmail.com will or have received a zoom link.

Learn the basics of What, Why, When & How to prune your trees and shrubs, what tools to use and their care and when to consult with a professional. Learn how to shear hedges, deadhead flowering shrubs & perennials and how and when to pinch back and cut down your herbaceous perennials. Learn the techniques to keep your plants healthy, vigorous and beautiful. No fruit tree or rose pruning will be discussed. Informative handouts will be provided.

Visit the Garden Club’s two sites on this year’s tour by the Mount Tabor HIstorical Society. We will be representing the club at 71 E Morris Avenue and at the Children’s Pollinator Garden. Tickets are available at www. mounttabornj.org

Join us for a virtual tour of Mount Tabor gardens, as well as a look back at some of our events from the past year. Join us in planning for the year ahead and be sure to pick up your copy of The Bird Call.