4-04-2023 10:07pm

SOMERSET COUNTY RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS HOSTING VEGETABLE GARDEN WORKSHOP

Donnella Tilery Editor

Bridgewater, New Jersey – Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County, Somerset County Dept. of Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Rutgers Master Gardeners of Somerset County invite you to spend your Earth Day by learning how to care for your home garden or patio planters. The Master Gardeners will be hosting two back-to-back workshops this month, "Vegetable Gardening: From Planting to Harvest" and "Container Gardening", both on Saturday April 22nd, 2023, at the Ted Blum 4-H Center – 310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, NJ.

No prior vegetable gardening knowledge is required, and gardeners of all experience levels are welcome.

This event will run from 9:45 AM to 12:15 PM. Pre-registration is required for attendance and costs $20 per person.

The registration link can be found at: https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=89017.

Space for this event is limited, and those interested are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

In the first workshop, participants will hear from experienced instructors who will share knowledge on various topics, including soil preparation, planting, and caring for crops. Participants will also learn about organic techniques, vegetable families, and pest/disease control with growing tips for beginners and experienced gardeners.

In the second session, participants will learn about basics of container gardening, from selecting the right containers to choosing the best soil and plants. Register now and taste the difference of home-grown veggies, or bring a touch of nature to your living space with container gardening!

Additional questions can be directed to the Program Coordinator, Roslyn Dvorin at RDvorin@co.somerset.nj.us.

About Rutgers Cooperative Extension - Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) Cooperative Extension helps the diverse population of New Jersey adapt to a rapidly changing society and improve their lives and communities through an educational process that uses science-based knowledge. Through science-based educational programs, Rutgers Cooperative Extension truly enhances the quality of life for residents of New Jersey and brings the wealth of knowledge of the state university to local communities. Departments of RCE include 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR), and Family & Community Health Sciences (FCHS).