Gardener Resources of New Jersey
Gardens to Visit
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The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ
Multiple gardens, walkways through natural areas, programs for adults and children, educational programs, both free and for a fee.
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The NJ Botanical Garden, 2 Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ
Great all season & for small children.
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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary, 324 Forest Drive South, Short Hills, NJ
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Greenwood Gardens, 274 Old Short Hills Road, Short Hills, NJ
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Morven Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton, NJ
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Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave., Summit, NJ
Sells greens for the holidays.
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Rutgers Gardens, 130 Log Cabin Road, New Brunswick, NJ
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Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ
Wander through a vast garden of sculptures. Restaurant and café on site
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The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Tram available if you do not wish or cannot walk. Make sure to visit the Haupt Conservatory. Special conservatory shows do require tickets. Restaurants on property or explore nearby Allerton Ave.
NJ Local Nurseries & Stores
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Agway – 176 Ridgedale Ave., Morristown
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Morris County Farms – 33 Smith Rd., Denville
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Cerbo’s Parsippany Greenhouse – 440 Littleton Rd., Parsippany-Troy Hills
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Country Mile Gardens – 1108 Mount Kemble Ave., Morristown
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Redwood Gardens Nursery – 65 Morris Turnpike, Randolph
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Plant Detectives Nursery & Garden Center – 45 Route U.S. 206, Chester
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The Farm at Green Village – 403 Green Village Rd., Green Village
Our Favorite Plant Sales
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ASGC Plant Sale – Held in June and September on a Saturday at the Morris Plains Farmers Market, Dates TBD
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Frelinghuysen Arboretum Plant Sale – usually the first weekend in May. Unique perennials, shrubs and even house plants
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Rockaway Valley Garden Club Plant Sale – Held first Saturday in May
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Spring Flower Fair at Rutgers Gardens – Held early May on a Saturday
Many of the private and public gardens have plant and bulb sales. Check out a few and ask about sales when you visit!
Pollinator Resources
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www.pollinator.org - Aside from interesting general information about all pollinators, there is also suggestions for plants that attract pollinators by state and region
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www.naba.org - North American Butterfly Association has events, information, and a New Jersey Chapter!
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www.fs.fed.us - U.S Forest Service has information about pollinator plants, including native plants
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www.fws.gov - U.S. Fish and Wildlife has similar topics to Forest Service
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www.beegirl.org - For bee lovers and bee conservancy advocates. Includes focused resources for children
Speak with your local gardens, who will likely have information and possibly educational courses on pollinators.
Plant Species Organizations
If you have a favorite type of plant, indoors or out, there is often an organization dedicated to that species. Many have local chapters and shows:
