Lawn and Garden

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A division of the Agriculture & Natural Resources department, Lawn & Garden focuses on providing one-on-one information for homeowner lawn, garden, and landscaping challenges, including community outreach through the trained volunteers of Rutgers Master Gardeners

Upcoming Events

New York Botanical Garden: Kusama Exhibition
May 20, 2020

Join the Rutgers Master Gardeners on a trip to the New York Botanical Garden. As one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world, and the largest in the United States - we'll explore their beautiful gardens and experience the internationally recognized art of Yayoi Kusama.

Vegetable Gardening: Planning & Creating
March 6, 2020

Turn a sunny patch of lawn into a productive vegetable garden. Learn how to choose the right site for your desired vegetables, how to test, till and improve your soil, and which vegetables grow well in our area. You will get advice on creating a garden plan, choosing healthy plants, and selecting the proper tools.

Vegetable Gardening: From Planting to Harvest
March 19, 2020

Whether your growing vegetables in containers, raised beds, or in the ground, learn what to plant, when to plant and how to best maintain your garden. Learn about various soil amendments including organics, planting seeds vs. transplants, as well as pest and disease management using best practices.

Outreach Priorities

Master Gardeners display of blooming flowers.

Rutgers Master Gardeners

Through the help of a trained and highly skilled corps of volunteers, Rutgers Master Gardeners focuses on community engagement, informative lectures, and education in home horticulture and gardening.

Diagnostics & Testing

We provide the identification and diagnosis of plants and pests, along with soil tests to help you better understand the issues that are impacting your homes lawn or garden.

Fact Sheets & Information

Our fact sheets and informative links are here to help you educate yourself regarding local news, issues, warnings, and quarantines that may be impacting your community.

Contact Information

Rutgers Cooperative Extension
310 Milltown Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Phone: 908-526-6293
Email: Marilyn Cubano Administrative Assistant