UNION COUNTY – Experts from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County will lead a full day of workshops aimed at helping schools and civic groups make their community garden a success on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the County’s Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside.
“Community gardening is a healthy, educational activity that enriches civic life, and this is a great chance to get reliable guidance from experts who have amassed a wonderful store of gardening experience right here in Union County,” said Freeholder Chairman Linda Carter.
The workshops will cover all the basics of planning and tending a community garden as well as container gardening, rainwater harvesting, safe soil practices for gardening in urban and suburban areas, learning experiences for youngsters, and using gardens to improve nutrition.
The fee for the workshop is $15 (including lunch) and pre-registration is required by Feb. 13. To register or to get more information, contact Judi Laganga at the Extension, 1-908-654-9854 or jlaganga@ucnj.org.
