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Download the 2010 Master Gardeners Newsletter Spring Edition (Adobe PDF)

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If you would like more information and an application for the program, please call the Middlesex county Ag Extension office at 732-398-5262.


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MIDDLESEX COUNTY MASTER GARDENER / ENVIRONMENTAL AND
COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM


The Master Gardener Helpline is open Monday-Thursday
10:00 AM to 12:00PM
Please call (732) 398-5220 with all your
Horticulture and Backyard questions.

The Master Gardener/Environmental & Community Stewardship Program emphasizes waste education, pesticide reduction, water conservation & quality, the appropriate use of fertilizers and an Integrated Pest Management approach to solving pest problems. Master Gardeners also provide assistance with numerous extension programs and activities during the year.

Master Gardeners are community volunteers trained in gardening and environmental principles. 60 hours of classroom/field trip time include:

  • Sound gardening techniques - plant selection; disease, insect and weed control;
  • Integrated Pest Management;
  • Composting
  • Creative methods to conserve natural resources
  • Community interaction

Commitment Master Gardeners are required to volunteer 60 hours of service to Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County. Volunteer service may include:

  • Answering gardening questions on the Gardeners Helpline
  • Conducting composting and recycling lectures/demonstrations
  • Establishing community beautification and demonstration gardens
  • Lecturing on a variety of gardening topics
  • Assisting with community events such as the Middlesex County Fair

Certification Participants become certified Master Gardeners after they have satisfactorily completed the training program and have fulfilled their volunteer service commitment

IS THE MASTER GARDENERS/ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOU?

Join in the efforts if you are:

  • Interested in learning more about plants and gardening
  • Eager to gain knowledge on using or utilizing natural resources wisely
  • Willing to share your knowledge with residents by assisting them in gardening projects or programs
  • Looking for fulfillment resulting from community involvement

The Master Gardener student agrees to:

  • Enroll in the program (includes a non-refundable core fee, (which depends on whether the daytime or evening program is chosen) for program cost and educational and laboratory materials).
  • Abide by all policies of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County
  • Satisfactorily complete the training program (classes, labs and field trips) within the time period of the program
  • Attend 80 percent of all classes and field trips
  • Actively participate in program committees (2 or more)
  • Participate in mandatory "hands-on" EARTH Center garden work days during the first growing season of their Master Gardener career
  • Complete 60 hours of community volunteer service through Rutgers Cooperative Extension programs in Middlesex County
  • Support and promote the Master Gardener/Environmental and Community Stewardship Program, primarily at the local level
  • Assist Rutgers Cooperative Extension with Middlesex County Fair agricultural booth (preparation of materials and fact sheets, set up, monitoring booth, and break down)

If you would like more information and an application for the program, please call the Middlesex county Ag Extension office at 732 398 5262.

 

Horticultural Therapy

The Middlesex County Master Gardeners Horticultural Therapy Unit is very busy.

The horticultural program uses seasonal flowers and leaves to stimulate the bodies and minds of residents of local group homes. Horticultural Therapy uses plants and gardens to promote an individual's mental, physical and intellectual well-being.  These programs promote self-esteem, social interaction and mental stimulation.  And the residents have FUN!!!   

They currently serve residents at :
Cedar Oaks  Care Center , South  Plainfield
The Middlesex County VA Home, Menlo Park   

 

 

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