Tag: Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County
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Workshops mark Native Plant Appreciation Month
June is designated as Native Plant Appreciation Month. In observance, the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County is offering two free seminars that will help residents care for their plants and identify and eliminate the invasive species that can threaten them. The first seminar, “Invasive Species in Central Jersey,” is scheduled from 10 a.m. to…
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Seminar to focus on horticultural therapy
In recognition of National Horticultural Therapy Week from March 19-25, the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will present a new workshop entitled Horticultural Therapy in the Home from 10 a.m. to noon March 18 at the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Studying Master Gardener Althea McDonald will present an introduction to…
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Gardening seminar to explore micro-irrigation
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will hold “An Introduction to Micro-irrigation” gardening seminar at 10 a.m. on March 4 at the EARTH Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Micro-irrigation allows for drip irrigation to be achieved with household water pressure. This form of irrigation has been used by farmers…
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Beekeeping, bird watch set for Feb. 18
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County invites residents to learn about birds and bees. Two free events will take place on Feb. 18 at the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. From 10 a.m. to noon, “An Introduction to Beekeeping” will teach the basics of establishing a hive on your…