The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County will host “Composting — Creating your own Black Gold” on April 7 from 1-2:30 p.m.
The program will be held at the Mercer Educational Gardens, 431 A Federal City Road, Hopewell Township, adjacent to the Mercer County Equestrian Center.
Turn your kitchen scraps, fallen leaves, plant clipping and other materials into “Black Gold” organic compost that enriches soil and improves its structure. Master Gardeners will discuss and demonstrate strategies for successful composting. Learn how to make a no-cost compost bin from wood pallets.
Adding horse manure speeds the composting process, so participants can visit the Mercer County Equestrian Center barn and pick up manure to take home. Bring a lidded container for manure!
To benefit the Master Gardeners of Mercer County educational programs, a donation of $3.00 is suggested. The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County is a volunteer educational outreach program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Rutgers Master Gardeners participate in many volunteer programs throughout the County, as well as answer home horticulture questions through their Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline, 989-6853, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (March through October). For more information on our educational programs and events visit www.mgofmc.org
