Veggie Garden Workshop Hosted By Somerset Rutgers Master Gardeners

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County, Somerset County Dept. of Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Rutgers Master Gardeners of Somerset County will be hosting a workshop in March about vegetable gardening and seed starting for growing vegetables.

No prior vegetable gardening knowledge is required, and gardeners of all experience levels are welcome.

This event will take place on Saturday, March 18 at the Ted Blum 4-H Center – 310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater and will run from 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Pre-registration is required for attendance and costs $20 per person. The registration link can be found at: https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=88490. Space for this event is limited, and those interested are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

In this workshop, participants will learn the benefits of indoor seed starting, and what materials are needed for successful germination. Participants will also learn how to choose the correct site for vegetable garden, and how to test, till, and improve soil.

Certified Master Gardeners will be available to answer your vegetable gardening questions.

Additional questions can be directed to the Program Coordinator, Roslyn Dvorin at
RDvorin@co.somerset.nj.us.