For Union County residents who know the secrets of growing a healthy garden, fresh vegetables are ripe for the picking all summer long. Now the experts are going to share those secrets at a series of three free programs on July 22, July 31, and August 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Union County’s Trailside Nature and Science Center.
All three sessions include a visit to the adjacent Union County Demonstration Garden.
The series is free but pre-registration is required at tinyurl.com/Rutgers-Vegetable-Series-2019. Attendees can register for one, two, or all three programs in the series.
“These programs are designed to help Union County residents grow successful vegetable gardens in their own backyards,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “Our expert speakers have sound, reliable guidance to share with seasoned gardeners and beginners alike.”
The upcoming July 22 session is “Keys to Successful Composting.” Rutgers County Agent Michele Bakacs will explain how gardeners can help their vegetables thrive by recycling kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-laden, natural compost. The session includes do’s-and-don’ts for what to compost, how to get optimal results, what kinds of compost bins are available, and how to choose a good location for the bin.
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