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2008 Schedule of Events
Join the Master Gardeners of Mercer County for a new season of responsible Home Gardening Programs. Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race, religion, color, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
Chad Ripberger, County Department Head
############################################################### Soil test mailers ($15.00 each) will be available at all events. Donations of $3.00 is suggested for all programs except Feb 13, 20 & 27, Mar 5 & 15, May 3 & Sept 13. Donations benefit educational programs of the Master Gardeners of Mercer County.
All events will be held rain or shineMonday, January 28th, 7:30 - 8:30 pm at Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Color, Shape and Texture in the Garden
Call (609) 989-6830 to pre-register
Learn how to use design elements of color, shape and texture to create more interesting and successful flower gardens.February 13th, 20th, 27th, March 5th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Basics of Successful Lawn Care
Call (609) 989-6830 to pre-register
Barbara J. Bromley, Mercer County Horticulturist, teaches four lawn care sessions: 1) Management Strategies and Selection of Grasses; 2) Basic Maintenance, IPM-Based Practices; 3) Pest Control and Troubleshooting; 4) Lawn Renovation and Establishment. Pesticide re-certification credits are being offered.Saturday, March 15th
Responsible Gardening with Pizzazz!
Join us for a day of outstanding lectures by authors Allan M. Armitage, Erica Glasener and Stephen Scanniello, along with Barbara J. Bromley, Mercer County Horticulturist, at Princeton University. For information about our speakers, fee and registration process, go to our website: www.mgofmc.org/symposium.Wednesday, March 26th, 7:30 - 8:30 pm at Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Gardening with Native Plants
Call (609) 989-6830 to pre-register
Learn from a Master Gardener which natives are recommended in a Mercer County home garden to provide seasonal interest, vivid color and extended bloom time.Sunday, April 27th, Noon - 2 pm at Mercer Educational Gardens
Making Home Compost and Horsing Around?
Master Gardeners will demonstrate the advantages of how to add horse manure to improve homemade compost and the soil in your garden. Enjoy the horses in the nearby paddock.Saturday, May 3rd, 10:00 am - 2 pm at Mercer Educational Gardens
Spring Plant Expo
Check out our large assortment of perennials and herbs which will be available to the public. Mercer County Horticulturist, Barbara J. Bromley, and Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions at Q&A. Ongoing events will include compost demonstrations.Saturday, June 21st, 9:30 - 11:30 am at Mercer Educational Gardens
(Program at 10:00 to 11:00)
Deadheading Extends Bloom Time and Summer Garden Q & A
Come tour our educational gardens (Annual, Butterfly, Cottage, Herb, Native Plant and Perennial) and learn how to prolong bloom time of both perennial and annual flowers. Master Gardeners will answer your questions and ID your samples from 9:30 to 11:30 am.Saturday, July 19th, 9:30 - 11:30 am at Mercer Educational Gardens
(Program at 10:00 to 11:00)
Beneficial Insects and Summer Garden Q & A
Barbara J. Bromley, Mercer County Horticulturist, will share information on how beneficial insects help the home gardener and how to attract them. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions and ID your samples from 9:30 to 11:30 am.Wednesday, August 13th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Fall Home Lawn Maintenance and Renovation
Call (609) 989-6830 to pre-register
Mercer County Horticulturist Barbara J. Bromley will help you with home lawn maintenance and renovation. Reseeding, sodding, selecting the appropriate seed and the use of soil testing to select the right fertilizer will be discussed.Saturday, September 13th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Mercer Educational Gardens
6th Annual Insect Festival
Search for Excellence Award Recipient
A puppet show, games, crafts, sketching, an insect safari, insect story-telling, insect costume parade and hay rides at the nearby Mercer County Equestrian Center will all be available for children to enjoy. Adults can learn about beneficial insects, beekeeping and composting. The six demonstration gardens will be on display and Barbara J. Bromley, Mercer County Horticulturist, will answer your lawn, garden and insect questions.Saturday, October 18th, 11:00 am - Noon at Mercer Educational Gardens
About Birds
October is the time of peak migration for many species of birds. Discover what birds can be found at the gardens in mid-October with a Master Gardener avid birder. Learn about these migrants and the fall fruiting plants that provide fuel for the journey south.Thursday, November 6th, 7:30 - 8:30 pm at Rutgers Cooperative Extension
House Plants and Winter Bloomers
Call (609) 989-6830 to pre-register
Indoor winter bloomers can brighten dreary days. Master Gardeners will help you learn how to achieve long blooms on house plants and how to force bulbs. Soil Test Mailers will be available at all events for $15.00 Donation of $3.00 suggested for all programs except February 13th, 20th, 27th and March 5th, March 15th, May 3rd and September 13th. Donations benefit educational programs of the Master Gardeners of Mercer CountyMercer Educational Gardens (MEG)
431 A Federal City Road
Pennington, NJ
Rutgers Cooperative Extension
930 Spruce Street
Lawrence, NJ