MGBC Hosts "Mastering Organic Gardening and Landscaping" 2/24 7:30 PM

Join Master Gardeners for an enriching presentation on mastering organic gardening and landscaping on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7:30 PM.

Bill Hlubik will demonstrate how the proper use of genetics, culture, plant placement, and soil amendments can stimulate beneficial micro-organisms and transform soils to provide a healthy environment for plants and people. We will learn how to reduce the use of pesticides, fertilizers and water in landscapes and gardens.

Bill Hlubik is a Professor at Rutgers University and serves as the Agricultural and Resource Management Agent for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County. Bill is the Director for the EARTH Center and the RCE of Middlesex County. Bill teaches undergraduate agricultural and horticultural courses and Extension programs to students and clientele throughout the state and the northeast. Bill helped to organize and teach the statewide Organic Landcare Program which just graduated its third year of organic land care professionals.

Mr. Hlubik has conducted research on the development of new strawberry cultivars for the northeast as well as disease control of ornamental and vegetable crops. Bill grew up on a farm in Burlington County and continues to help out with the family farm in the production of vegetables, grains, specialty crops and beef cattle. Bill has expertise in plant pathology, horticulture, agricultural production, turf management and organic landscaping. Bill is a graduate of Rutgers University.

Refreshments at 7:00 PM; Announcements at 7:20 PM

Check the MGBC Website for directions: www.mgofbc.org

1 Bergen Plaza, Hackensack, N.J., is the home of the County Extension Office.