Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 16, 2013 Volunteer gardeners needed at daffodil planting Volunteer gardeners are invited to help the New Jersey Botanical Garden at a planting day on Oct. 19. Members of the public will work with the garden’s expert staff to create a beautiful spring bulb display. Between 10 a.m. and noon, staff members and volun- teers will add hundreds of daffodils (narcissus) to the gar- den’s lush spring bulb displays. Children are welcome, so bring the whole family and help make something beautiful for all garden visitors to enjoy. This is also a great place for gardeners to get answers to questions about spring bulbs in their own gardens. This mass bulb planting will enhance the lovely daf- fodils that bloom in late April throughout the botanical garden, always an early and welcome sign of spring. These deer-resistant beauties return year after year in vibrant waves of yellow, orange, salmon, and white, and make a fine addition to any garden. Volunteers are urged to bring gardening gloves and trowels, and should wear sturdy shoes. No experience is necessary. Meet at the Carriage House Visitor Center. NJBG holds hands-on workshops throughout the grow- ing season, working with many different plants under expert guidance. Be sure to check next year’s calendar for workshops and walks featuring lilacs, hosta, perennials, wildflowers, and more. The New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands, which appears on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places, is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the year. Admission to the garden is always free; parking is also free in fall, winter, and spring. NJBG/Skylands is located on Morris Road in Ring- wood. For an event schedule, membership brochure, direc- tions, or additional information, call (973) 962-9534 or visit www.njbg.org. In 1966, the State of New Jersey purchased the 1,117 acres of Skylands, a former country estate and the state’s first acquisition under the Green Acres preservation pro- gram. Governor Thomas Kean designated the central 96 acres surrounding the manor house as the state’s official botanical garden in 1984. Since 1976, NJBG/Skylands Association, an incorpo- rated, member-supported non-profit organization of vol- Human ribbon! unteers, has worked with the state to preserve and protect Skylands and its historic structures. NJBG sponsors pro- grams, concerts and events throughout the year. Teachers and administrators at Smith Middle School in Ramsey wore pink and made donations to help fund breast cancer research. They also formed this human pink ribbon to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.