Lumberton Garden News Summer of 2026
By late summer, we were challenged by the heat, humidity and lots of rain. But the gardeners and their crops were resilient and the plots were extraordinarily lush this year. The beds overflowed with tomatoes, beans, eggplant, peppers, beets, garlic, blueberries, zinnias, marigolds, sunflowers and black swallowtail caterpillars. One of our more adventurous gardeners planted several exotic veggies with great success, including bitter melon and long beans, among others.
Under the Leaves and Through the Branches
The quiet notes of Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1 overlaid with some spectacular Leas area photography.
Kayaking
At Medford Leas, kayaking is a three-season sport. An enthusiastic group of residents meet regularly on Saturday mornings to enjoy paddling on the Rancocas Creek from Kirby’s Mill to downtown Medford. Residents may go out at other times as well, using the kayaks provided at the dock or supplying their own. Several residents have stored their personal crafts in the
MLRA Education Action Committee
The MLRA Education Action Committee’s activities bring seniors and school children together. They currently include working with individual students, assisting with classroom lessons, and being a pen pal to one or more students.
Our Meadows are Alive with Monarda for the Birds and the Bees
On both the Medford and Lumberton campuses, Monarda fistulosa, with the common names Bee Balm, Bergamot and Oswego Tea, dominate our meadows.
Marc Mostovoy’s Documentary about the Park Sisters
Lumberton resident Marc Mostovoy has documented the career of his wife and sister-in-law in a video, A Musical Journey of Distinction: Mi-Young & Pong-Hi Park. This documentary follows the lives of Korean sisters, violinist Mi-Young Park and pianist Pong-Hi Park, two exceptional musicians who came to America following the Korean War. The Park Sisters delighted their audiences for fifty years