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Firefly Habitat at the RMGSC Teaching Garden
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Written by Shona E., Rutgers Master Gardener of Somerset County In the Fall of 2023, the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Somerset County Native Plant Team added a fifth bed to their plots in the RMGSC Teaching Garden. The 8’ x 45’ space is in a very wet area. The Native Plant Team was happy to […]
New Duke Island Park Native Plant Brochure Posted!
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Ellen Locker ’20, Karen MacNaul ‘22 In 2023 and 2024, the Rutgers Master Gardener Native Plant Team Hiking team hiked, sleuthed, identified, photographed, catalogued and researched fun facts on native plants found in Duke Island Park (DIP), part of the Somerset County Park Commission (SCPC) system in Bridgewater. The team identified 75 native plants, of […]
The SCRMG Sensory Garden Hosts 4-H Campers
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Written by Mousumi P., Somerset County Rutgers Master Gardener Earlier this summer, campers from 4-H TOPS Camp visited the Somerset County Rutgers Master Gardener’s Sensory Garden. Guided by the Rutgers Master Gardeners, the campers learned about all the ways a garden can incorporate plants and even non-plant items to enhance our five senses. We talked […]
Somerset County Hosting Composting Workshop September 19, 2024
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Register Today for Composting at Home – September 19th at 10 a.m. at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County. The event is free, with an optional cost of $50 per person if attendees wish to purchase a compost bin. To register, please contact Recycling Coordinator Melissa Harvey, Somerset County Division of Solid Waste Management, at […]
Campers at Camp Jotoni love exploring monarch butterflies with RMGSC
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Written by Jody F. and Mousumi P., Somerset County Rutgers Master Gardeners Camp Jotoni in Warren, NJ serves special needs individuals with varying degrees of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Rutgers Master Gardener’s Gardening with Special Needs Audiences Team has been involved with the camp for over 15 years. Campers enjoy activities and games in the […]
Native Bee and Native Plant Garden Sign Refresh
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Our sign at the Environmental Education Center (EEC) just got a refresh! It features information about the Native Bee Garden which is a project by two Rutgers Environmental Stewards, Ellen L. and Shona E. The sign also includes details about the nearby Native Plant Garden, which is maintained by a dedicated group of Rutgers Master Gardeners, […]
Designing a Garden at TOPS Camp
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Written by Barbara V., Somerset County Rutgers Master Gardener During July’s 4H TOPS Camp, campers created and designed their own “dream gardens” with the help of our own Rutgers Master Gardeners. To begin with, campers discussed and charted all the responsibilities and duties a garden demands. We also learned how important it is to read the back […]
Monarch and Black Swallowtail Release at the 4H Fair
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Written by Karen D., Somerset County Rutgers Master Gardener Who doesn’t love butterflies! These majestic creatures delight the young and old. Before butterflies can be seen gliding about in our gardens, we have to consider the true heroes who make it all possible. We are talking about caterpillars. Monarchs and Black Swallowtails have specific host […]