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SUMMARY:John Black "Water Features in the Home Landscape"
DESCRIPTION:“Water\, Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Waste”: Water Features in the Home Landscape – John Black\, President\, Native Plant Society of NJ- D&R Greenway Land Trust\, Johnson Education Center\, Princeton \nCo-Sponsored by D&R Greenway Land Trust \nWater Features in the Home Landscape
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/john-black-water-features-for-the-home-landscape/
LOCATION:D&R Greenway\, One Preservation Place\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180117T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180117T203000
DTSTAMP:20180108T035814Z
CREATED:20180103T194112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180108T035814Z
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SUMMARY:David Robinson "New Jersey’s Changing Climate"
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey state climatologist will give a presentation on the weather and climate of the Garden State that explores events and issues on short to long time scales.  Intended to promote an understanding of global climate variability and change\, the talk will address where we have been and where New Jersey’s climate may be headed. This event is co-sponsored by the Princeton Public Library and the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County.  RMGPressRelease-NJ Changing Climate Jan. 2018 program
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/new-jerseys-changing-climate/
LOCATION:Princeton Public Library\, 65 Witherspoon Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180103T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180103T170000
DTSTAMP:20180623T175146Z
CREATED:20180104T044101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T175146Z
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SUMMARY:Jason Grabosky “Trees in the Home Landscape”
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jason Grabosky\, Rutgers University\, Professor of Urban Forestry
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/jason-grabosky-trees-in-the-home-landscape/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171115T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171115T203000
DTSTAMP:20171015T182815Z
CREATED:20170109T095239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171015T182815Z
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SUMMARY:Whimsical Containers for Seasonal Greens
DESCRIPTION:Spend a fun evening learning to “think outside the box – or pot\, or vase.” \nEveryday items and even items headed to the trash pile can be transformed into whimsical containers. Master Gardeners with lots of experience and creative talent will demonstrate how to turn unexpected or commonplace items into beautiful containers for seasonal greens. Learn a wonderful way to create a personalized statement for your home or gifts for special people on your holiday list. \n*Pre-registration is recommended. \n\n*Pre-registration by email at rmgofmcprograms@gmail.com is the preferred method of signing up for programs unless otherwise noted; or call the Extension Office at 609-989-6830 during business hours. \nFree parking available at all program and event locations. \nAll Events are rain or shine. \n\n  \n\n  \n \n  \n\nPrintable copy of our 2017 Gardening Programs and Events brochure
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/whimsical-containers-for-seasonal-greens/
LOCATION:Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County\, 1440 Parkside Avenue\, Ewing\, NJ\, 08638\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171025T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171025T203000
DTSTAMP:20170725T210137Z
CREATED:20170109T100703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T210137Z
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SUMMARY:Natives Gone Wild
DESCRIPTION:Steven Kristoph is passionate about plants and loves to share his passion with others. \nHe is a New Jersey horticulturist and owner of a wholesale nursery and landscape design service and has been a popular adjunct professor in horticulture at Rutgers for over 25 years. \n \nIn what promises to be an entertaining and educational evening\, Steven will focus on native plants\, reflecting the recent trend toward natives\, including legislation that requires native plants to be used in certain circumstances. \nThe presentation will include mainstay natives as well as those demanding a second look for consideration\, highlighting their ornamental value and relationship with other species that will lead to a bio-diverse and sustainable landscape. Seating is limited. \n \n  \n*Pre-registration is recommended. \n*Pre-registration by email at rmgofmcprograms@gmail.com is the preferred method of signing up for programs unless otherwise noted; or call the Extension Office at 609-989-6830 during business hours. \nFree parking available at all program and event locations. \nAll Events are rain or shine. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrintable copy of our 2017 Gardening Programs and Events brochure
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/natives-gone-wild/
LOCATION:Hamilton Township Public Library\, 1 Justice Samuel A Alito Jr Way\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170909T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170909T130000
DTSTAMP:20170303T000104Z
CREATED:20170109T101137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T000104Z
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Insect Festival: “Please Bug Me”
DESCRIPTION:This year’s always popular Insect Festival will feature a return of the Big Bug Band in addition to educational opportunities for visitors of all ages. \nBees\, Butterflies\, Bugs Galore\, Bugs in Water\, Games in the Garden\, and an Insect Hunt in the Meadow are just a few of the many activities planned. \n  \nLearn about the importance of insects in our lives through hands-on\, fun activities. \n\n \n\nPrintable copy of our 2017 Gardening Programs and Events brochure
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/15th-annual-insect-festival-please-bug-me/
LOCATION:Mercer Educational Gardens\, 431 A Federal City Road\, Pennington\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170822T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170822T203000
DTSTAMP:20170707T201515Z
CREATED:20170109T101551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170707T201515Z
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SUMMARY:Lawn Renovation & Establishment
DESCRIPTION:Early September is the best time to seed your lawn. Barbara J. Bromley will present information on repairing lawn damage. Learn how to prepare lawns for seeding\, how to select the appropriate grass seed\, and how to restore your lawn effectively. \nSoil test kit mailers will be available for purchase to determine how much (if any) fertilizer or lime is needed for the lawn. \n*Pre-registration is recommended. \n*Pre-registration by email at rmgofmcprograms@gmail.com is the preferred method of signing up for programs unless otherwise noted; or call the Extension Office at 609-989-6830 during business hours. \nFree parking available at all program and event locations. \nAll Events are rain or shine. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nPrintable copy of our 2017 Gardening Programs and Events brochure
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/lawn-renovation-establishment-2/
LOCATION:Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County\, 1440 Parkside Avenue\, Ewing\, NJ\, 08638\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170712T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170712T200000
DTSTAMP:20170523T055524Z
CREATED:20170109T102012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T055524Z
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SUMMARY:Evening in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:  \nWith the Mercer Educational Gardens as a backdrop\, Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer ways to draw you out into your garden as the sun goes down. \nLearn about how to design your landscape and choose plants to make evenings more enjoyable. \nDiscover what plants offer evening scents\, bloom only in the evening or long into the evening\, and which ones attract evening pollinators such as bats and moths. \nYou might just find that your favorite summer getaway is right in your own backyard! \nFree parking available at all program and event locations. \nAll Events are rain or shine. \n\n \n\nPrintable copy of our 2017 Gardening Programs and Events brochure
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/evening-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Mercer Educational Gardens\, 431 A Federal City Road\, Pennington\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Public Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170609
DTSTAMP:20170428T021705Z
CREATED:20170428T021514Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Master Gardeners at the Princeton Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have a Garden Question? Ask a Master Gardener!\n We’re here to help… \nMercer County Master Gardeners will be on hand at the Princeton Farmers Market on Thursday\, June 8. \nStop by and find out the answers to those pressing gardening questions or pick up some information on a wide variety of gardening topics. \nKids will love getting up close and personal with the eye-popping specimens in our Bug Boxes (shown left) and gardeners of all ages can get some hands-on experience creating “garden gold” (aka compost) for their own backyard. \nAnd don’t forget to pick a brochure of our upcoming educational workshops and family events. \nRutgers Master Gardeners are trained by faculty and staff of Rutgers University\, and other NJ horticultural experts\, to be knowledgeable about a wide range of gardening subjects. Ask us!  We’re here to help gardeners across The Garden State.
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/meet-the-master-gardeners-at-the-princeton-farmers-market/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170603T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170603T150000
DTSTAMP:20170513T043333Z
CREATED:20170109T102620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170513T043333Z
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SUMMARY:Hands-on in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:  \nBruce Crawford is director of Rutgers Gardens \nFor complete beginners and those who still have questions… a garden program featuring Bruce Crawford\, of Rutgers Gardens \nBruce Crawford of Rutgers Gardens will open the afternoon with an enthusiastic talk about vegetable gardening. \nIn addition to Bruce’s talk\,  Master Gardeners will be present to answer questions\, help with finding relevant information\, and sell soil test kits. \nLive\, hands-on demonstrations will include the following topics: \n\nHow to read a plant label and select appropriate plants for your site\nLearn what “full sun\,” “part shade” and “shade” actually mean\nHow and when to plant- annuals\, perennials\, shrubs and trees\nWhat are compost and mulch\, and why they are important\nHow to water your plants and landscape\nDeer management as practiced at MEG\n\nPLEASE NOTE- This program will not address lawns.  Check our brochure for the August lawn renovation program. \n\nPre-registration for this program is recommended. \n*Pre-registration by email at rmgofmcprograms@gmail.com is the preferred method of signing up for programs unless otherwise noted; or call the Extension Office at 609-989-6830 during business hours. \nFree parking available at all program and event locations. \nAll Events are rain or shine. \n\n \n\nPrintable copy of our 2017 Gardening Programs and Events brochure
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/hands-on-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Mercer Educational Gardens\, 431 A Federal City Road\, Pennington\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170520T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170520T160000
DTSTAMP:20170428T023329Z
CREATED:20170428T023118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170428T023329Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Master Gardeners at Pennington Day
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have a Garden Question? Ask a Master Gardener!\n We’re here to help… \nMercer County Master Gardeners will be on hand at Communiversity in Princeton on Sunday\, April 30 from 1-6pm. \nStop by and find out the answers to those pressing gardening questions or pick up some information on a wide variety of gardening topics. \nKids will love getting up close and personal with the eye-popping specimens in our Bug Boxes (shown left) and gardeners of all ages can get some hands-on experience creating “garden gold” (aka compost) for their own backyard. \nAnd don’t forget to pick a brochure of our upcoming educational workshops and family events. \nRutgers Master Gardeners are trained by faculty and staff of Rutgers University\, and other NJ horticultural experts\, to be knowledgeable about a wide range of gardening subjects. Ask us!  We’re here to help gardeners across The Garden State.
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/meet-the-master-gardeners-at-pennington-day/
LOCATION:Downtown Pennington Borough\, Main Street\, Pennington\, NJ\, 08534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170514T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170514T160000
DTSTAMP:20170428T021750Z
CREATED:20170428T020542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170428T021750Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Master Gardeners at The Azalea Festival
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have a Garden Question? Ask a Master Gardener!\nWe’re here to help…\nMercer County Master Gardeners will be on hand for the Azalea Festival at Sayen Gardens\, on Sunday\, May 14 from 10am-4pm. \nStop by and find out the answers to those pressing gardening questions or pick up some information on a wide variety of gardening topics. \nKids will love getting up close and personal with the eye-popping specimens in our Bug Boxes (shown left) and gardeners of all ages can get some hands-on experience creating “garden gold” (aka compost) for their own backyard. \nAnd don’t forget to pick a brochure of our upcoming educational workshops and family events. \nRutgers Master Gardeners are trained by faculty and staff of Rutgers University\, and other NJ horticultural experts\, to be knowledgeable about a wide range of gardening subjects. Ask us!  We’re here to help gardeners across The Garden State.
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/meet-the-master-gardeners-at-the-azalea-festival/
LOCATION:Sayen Gardens\, 155 Hughes Drive\,\, Hamilton\, NJ\, 08690\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170506T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170506T140000
DTSTAMP:20180131T044845Z
CREATED:20170109T102236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T044845Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Expo and Garden Market
DESCRIPTION:  \nHomegrown perennials\, trees\, and shrubs; Master Gardener-grown tomatoes; a wonderful garden market of selected top-notch nurseries; and a secondhand sale of used “stuff” – are all featured at the Expo. \nMaster Gardeners will be on hand to help select the best plants for your garden and Barbara J. Bromley will be on hand to answer questions. \nSee below for sale details\, including searchable lists of plant selections\, a vendor list\, and a map and location guide. \nPlan to come early for best selection and stay to enjoy every aspect of Expo! \nThis event will be held rain or shine and there is plenty of free parking. Credit cards\, personal checks and cash are accepted at the sale. \nPlant Selections\nHere are searchable lists of some of this year’s plant selections.  Of course\, there is no guarantee that every variety will be available on the day of the sale — but we will try hard to have each as many of the variety listed available. One thing we can say for sure: you will find a wide assortment of wonderful plants for your home garden at this year’s Plant Expo! \n\nHomegrown Plants\nBelow is an alphabetical list of this year’s homegrown plant selections. You can view the list by  Botanical or Common name by clicking the title bar.  Press Next and Prev after the last row to page through the entire list\, or use the Search box to find what you’re looking for.   \n\n\n\n\n\n	Botanical NameCommon Name\n\n\n\n\n	Acer saccharinumSilver Maple\n\n\n	Hosta 'June'Hosta 'June'\n\n\n	Adenphora liliifoliaLadybells\n\n\n	Aegopodium podagrariaBishop's Weed\n\n\n	Aesculus paviaRed buckeye\n\n\n	AgastacheHyssop\n\n\n	Agastache anisataAnise Hyssop\n\n\n	Agastache foeniculumAnise Hyssop\n\n\n	AjugaBugleweed\n\n\n	Ajuga reptansBugleweed\n\n\n	Alchemilla mollisLady's Mantle\n\n\n	Allium Nodding Onion? (Heidi Mass)\n\n\n	Amsonia hubrichtii Blue Star\n\n\n	Amsonia tabernaemontanaBlue Star\n\n\n	AquilegiaColumbine\n\n\n	Aquilegia vulgarisColumbine\n\n\n	Argyranthemum asteraceae Marguerite Daisy\n\n\n	Arisaema triphyllumJack-in-the-Pulpit\n\n\n	Armoracia rusticanaHorseradish\n\n\n	Aruncus dioicusGoat's Beard\n\n\n	Asarum canadenseWild Ginger\n\n\n	Asarum europaeumEuropean Wild Ginger\n\n\n	Aster divaricatusWhite Wood Aster\n\n\n	Aster novae-angliaeNew England Aster\n\n\n	Aster oblongifoliusAromatic Aster\n\n\n	Aster tataricus 'Jindai'Tatarian Aster\n\n\n	Astilbe chinensis Chinese Astilbe\n\n\n	Astilbe 'Rheinland'Astilbe \n\n\n	Athyrium filix-femina Lady Fern\n\n\n	Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum'Japanese Painted Fern\n\n\n	Bergenia cordifoliaHeartleaf Bergenia\n\n\n	Brunnera macrophyllaSiberian Bugloss\n\n\n	CallicarpaBeautyberry\n\n\n	Callicarpa americanaBeautyberry\n\n\n	Calycanthus floridusCarolina Allspcie\n\n\n	Campanula Bellflower\n\n\n	Campanula carpatica Bellflower\n\n\n	Campanula 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Hat\n\n\n	Epiphyllum oxypetalumNightblooming Cereus\n\n\n	Erysimum hybridum 'Canaries'Wallflower\n\n\n	Eupatorium rugosumWhite Snakeroot\, Chocolate Eupatorium\n\n\n	Euphorbia amygdaloides Spurge\n\n\n	Euphorbia seguierianaSiberian Spurge\n\n\n	Eurybia divaricata (formerly Aster)White Wood Aster\n\n\n	Euthrochium purpureumJoe Pye Weed\n\n\n	Filipendula rubraQueen of the Prairie\n\n\n	ForsythiaForsythia\n\n\n	Galium odoratumSweet Woodruff\n\n\n	Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'Gaura\n\n\n	GeraniumCranesbill\n\n\n	Geranium phaeum 'Samobor'Mourning Widow Cranesbill\n\n\n	Helianthus angustifolius Sunflower\n\n\n	Helianthus decapetalusThinleaf Sunflower\n\n\n	Helleborus foetidusStinking Hellebore\n\n\n	Helleborus orientalisLenten Rose\n\n\n	HemerocallisDaylily\n\n\n	Hemerocallis fulvaCommon Daylily\n\n\n	Hemerocallis 'Funny Valentine'Daylily\n\n\n	Heuchera Coral Bells\n\n\n	Heuchera micrantha Coral Bells\n\n\n	Heuchera sanguineaCoral Bells \n\n\n	Hibiscus syriacusRose of Sharon\n\n\n	HostaPlaintain Lily \n\n\n	Hosta 'Blue Cadet'Hosta 'Blue Cadet'\n\n\n	Hosta 'Fragrant Dream Perfumed'Hosta 'Fragrant Dream Perfumed'\n\n\n	Hosta 'Guardian Angel'Hosta 'Guardian Angel'\n\n\n	Vinca minor Common Periwinkle\n\n\n	Hosta 'Lemon  Lime'Hosta 'Lemon Lime'\n\n\n	Hosta 'Little White Lines'Hosta 'Little White Lines'\n\n\n	Hosta plantagineaHosta\n\n\n	Hosta 'Royal Standard'Hosta 'Royal Standard'\n\n\n	Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'Hosta 'Elegans'\n\n\n	Hosta 'Stilleto'Hosta 'Stilleto'\n\n\n	Hosta 'Sum and Substance'Hosta 'Sum and Substance'\n\n\n	Hosta 'Sun Power'Hosta 'Sun Power'\n\n\n	Humulus 'Cascade'Hops\n\n\n	Humulus lupulusHops\n\n\n	HypericumSt. John's Wort\n\n\n	Hypericum patulum 'Hidcote'St. John's Wort\n\n\n	Ilex opacaAmerican Holly\n\n\n	Iris cristataDwarf crested Iris\n\n\n	Iris germanicaBearded Iris\n\n\n	Iris tectorumRoof Iris\n\n\n	Iris versicolorBlue Flag\n\n\n	Jacobaea vulgarisRagwort\n\n\n	Kerria japonicaKerria\n\n\n	Lagerstroemia indica Crape Myrtle\n\n\n	LamiumDeadnettle\n\n\n	Leucanthemum x superbum Shasta Daisy\n\n\n	Ligularia dentataLeopard Plant\n\n\n	LiquidamberSweetgum\n\n\n	Liriodendron tuliperaTulip Tree\n\n\n	Liriope muscariLilyturf\n\n\n	Liriope variegatedLilyturf\n\n\n	Lobelia cardinalisCardinal Flower\n\n\n	Lychnis coronariaRose Campion\n\n\n	Lysimachia nummularia Golden creeping Jenny\n\n\n	Malus sargantiiSargent Crabapple\n\n\n	Matricaria recutitaGerman Chamomile\n\n\n	Matteuccia struthiopterisOstrich Fern\n\n\n	Mazus reptansMazus\n\n\n	MenthaMint\n\n\n	Metasequoia glyptostroboidesDawn Redwood\n\n\n	Monarda didymaBee Balm\n\n\n	MyosotisForget-Me-Not\n\n\n	NepetaCatmint\n\n\n	Nepeta catariaCatnip   \n\n\n	Nepeta x faasseniiCatnip   \n\n\n	Nipponanthemum nipponicumMontauk daisy\n\n\n	Oenothera fruticosaSundrops\n\n\n	OreganumOregano\n\n\n	Origanum vulgare 'Aureum'Oregano\n\n\n	Packera aureaGolden Ragwort\n\n\n	PaeoniaPeony\n\n\n	Penstemon digitalisBeardtongue\n\n\n	Perovskia Russian Sage\n\n\n	Phlox paniculata Garden Phlox \n\n\n	Physostegia virginianaObedient Plant\n\n\n	Podophylllum peltatumMayapple\n\n\n	Polemonium caeruleumJacob's Ladder\n\n\n	Polygonatum odoratumSolomon's Seal\n\n\n	Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon'Bethlehem Sage\n\n\n	Pulmonaria sp.Lungwort \n\n\n	Pycnanthemum muticumMountain Mint\n\n\n	Rodgersia pinnata 'Hercules'Rodger's Flower\n\n\n	Rubus idaeus var.Strigosus 'Fall Gold'Fall Gold Raspberry\n\n\n	Rubus odoratusFlowering Raspberry\n\n\n	Rudbeckia Black-Eyed Susan\n\n\n	Rudbeckia hirta Black-Eyed Susan\n\n\n	Rudebeckia lanciniataBlack Eyed Susan\n\n\n	Salvia 'Meadow Sage'Meadow Sage\n\n\n	Salvia nemorosa Sage \n\n\n	Sambucus canadensis 'Laciniata'American Elderberry\n\n\n	SedumStonecrop\n\n\n	Sedum 'Autumn Joy'Stonecrop\n\n\n	Sedum 'Firecracker'Red Sedum\n\n\n	Sedum rosea (Rhodia rosea)Roseroot\n\n\n	Sempervivum tectorumHen and Chicks\n\n\n	Silphium perfoliatumCup Plant\n\n\n	SolidagoGoldenrod\n\n\n	Solidago 'Fire Works'Rough Goldenrod\n\n\n	Solidago rugosa  Goldenrod\n\n\n	Stachys byzantinaLamb's Ears\n\n\n	Stylophorum diphyllumCelandine Poppy\n\n\n	Symphytum officinaleComfrey\n\n\n	Tanacetum vulgareTansy\n\n\n	Tiarella cordifoliaFoamflower\n\n\n	Tiarella 'Spring Symphony'Foamflower\n\n\n	Tradescantia Spiderwort\n\n\n	Tradescantia x andersoniana Spiderwort\n\n\n	TricyrtisToad Lily\n\n\n	Valeriana officinalisValerian\n\n\n	Verbena bonariensisTall Verbena\n\n\n	Vernonia lettermaniiVeronia\n\n\n	Veronica 'Georgia Blue'Veronica\n\n\n	Veronica peduncularisCreeping Speedwell Veronica\n\n\n	Vinca majorBig Leaf Periwinkle\, varigated\n\n\n	Actaea racemosaBlack Cohosh\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTomatoes & Peppers\nBelow is an alphabetical list of this year’s tomato and pepper selections. You can view each list by Type or Name by clicking the title bar.  Press Next and Prev after the last row to page through the entire list\, or use the Search box to find what you’re looking for.   \n Tomatoes\n\n\n\n\n\n	TypeTomato Name\n\n\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeAmana Orange\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeAnanas Noire\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeAndrew Rahart's Jumbo Red\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeBig Zac\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeBlack Krim\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeBrandywine Black\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeBrandywine Pink\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeBrandywine Red\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeBrandywine Yellow\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeCarbon\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeCherokee Purple\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeDelicious\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeDinner Plate\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeEvergreen\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeFletcher\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeGoliath Hybrid\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeIndigo Blue Beauty\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeJet Star\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeKentucky Beefsteak\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeLemon Boy\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeMortgage Lifter\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeOmar's Lebanese\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeRutgers 250 (Rutgers)\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeSolacki\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeSuper Marmande\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeSupersonic\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeSweet Seedless Hybrid\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeTough Boy\n\n\n	Beefsteak-typeYellow Giant Belgium\n\n\n	CherryBrown Berry\n\n\n	CherryIris Candy\n\n\n	CherryIris Candy\n\n\n	CherryLarge Red Cherry\n\n\n	CherryMatt's Wild Cherry\n\n\n	CherryMexican Midget\n\n\n	CherryNature's Bites\n\n\n	CherryPatio Choice\n\n\n	CherryRed Currant\n\n\n	CherryRed Robin\n\n\n	CherrySun Gold\n\n\n	CherrySuper Sweet 100\n\n\n	Cherry/EnglishLizzano\n\n\n	Cherry/EnglishTerenzo\n\n\n	GrapeChristmas Grape\n\n\n	GrapeGreen Grape\n\n\n	GrapeIldi-Yellow\n\n\n	GrapeJapanese Pear\n\n\n	GrapeRiesentraube\n\n\n	Grape/EnglishFantastico F1 Grape\n\n\n	MediumEarly Girl\n\n\n	MediumEarly Goliath\n\n\n	MediumHealthy Kick\n\n\n	MediumHeat Master\n\n\n	MediumKC 146 (Rutgers)\n\n\n	MediumMoonglow\n\n\n	MediumMoreton (Rutgers)\n\n\n	MediumPeach Blue Sutton\n\n\n	MediumRamapo (Rutgers)\n\n\n	MediumRutgers 39\n\n\n	Medium-LargeBlack Sea Man\n\n\n	Medium-LargeSolar Flare\n\n\n	Medium-LargeThessaloniki\n\n\n	Medium-SmallSiberian\n\n\n	Medium-SmallStupice\n\n\n	Medium-SmallSub-Arctic Plenty\n\n\n	Medium-SmallTom Cat\n\n\n	PatioCharger\n\n\n	PatioContainers Choice Red Hybrid\n\n\n	PatioMicro-Tom\n\n\n	PatioTumbler Red\n\n\n	PatioTumbler Yellow\n\n\n	PearBlack Magenta/Japanese black\n\n\n	PearYellow Pear\n\n\n	PlumGold San Marzanno\n\n\n	PlumOpalka\n\n\n	PlumSan Marzano\n\n\n	SmallForth of July\n\n\n	SmallGreen Zebra\n\n\n	SmallIndigo Rose\n\n\n	SmallMint Julep\n\n\n	SmallRed Pear\n\n\n\n\n\nPeppers\n\n\n\n\n\n	TypeName\n\n\n\n\n	HotBhut Jolokia\n\n\n	HotBig Jim\n\n\n	HotBulgarian Carrot\n\n\n	HotBurning Bush\n\n\n	HotCarolina Reaper\n\n\n	HotChocolate Ghost\n\n\n	HotCollege\n\n\n	HotCongo Black\n\n\n	HotDevil Serrano\n\n\n	HotFatali\n\n\n	HotGolden Ghost\n\n\n	HotGreek Pepperoncini\n\n\n	HotHabanero Mustard\n\n\n	HotHabanero Peach\n\n\n	HotHabenero Orange\n\n\n	HotHot Portugal\n\n\n	HotJalapeno M\n\n\n	HotMohint\n\n\n	HotMoriachi\n\n\n	HotMucho Nacho\n\n\n	HotPoblano\n\n\n	HotPurple\n\n\n	HotRed Peter\n\n\n	HotRed Savina\n\n\n	HotRicoto Orange\n\n\n	HotScotch Bonnet Orange\n\n\n	HotSerrano\n\n\n	HotShanti\n\n\n	HotSuper Chile\n\n\n	HotTabasco\n\n\n	HotThai\n\n\n	HotTrinidad Moruga Scorpion\n\n\n	HotVolcano\n\n\n	SweetAstigiallo\n\n\n	SweetBlight Buster\n\n\n	SweetCalifornia Wonder\n\n\n	SweetCute Stuff\n\n\n	SweetEarly Sunsation\n\n\n	SweetFlamingo\n\n\n	SweetFlavorburst\n\n\n	SweetGypsy\n\n\n	SweetHabanada\n\n\n	SweetMerlot\n\n\n	SweetOrange Blaze\n\n\n	SweetPaprika\n\n\n	SweetPimento\n\n\n	SweetSweet Banana\n\n\n	SweetSweet Sunset\n\n\n	SweetWhite Diamond\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect Local Plant Vendors\nThe location of each of the following vendors is listed on the map in the next section. \n\n\n\n\n\n	Vendor NamePlant Selection\n\n\n\n\n	Chickadee Creek FarmCertified Organic Herbs\, Annuals \, Perennials\, Shrubs\n\n\n	D&R Greenway Land TrustPerennials\, Shrubs\, Trees\n\n\n	RareFind NurseryPerennials\, Trees\, Shrubs\n\n\n	Shannon's NurseryPerennials\, Shrubs\, Trees\n\n\n	Steven Kristoph NurseryPerennials\, Shrubs\, Trees\n\n\n	Wild Ridge PlantsNative Plants\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSale Map and Location Guide\nUse the map below to find just what you’re looking for: \nPlantsale2017maprev with guide\n  \n\n \n  \n\nPrintable copy of our 2017 Gardening Programs and Events brochure
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/plant-expo-and-garden-market/
LOCATION:Mercer Educational Gardens\, 431 A Federal City Road\, Pennington\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170430T180000
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CREATED:20170428T014121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170428T015827Z
UID:2800-1493557200-1493575200@mgofmc.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Master Gardeners at Communiversity
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have a Garden Question? Ask a Master Gardener!\n We’re here to help…\nMercer County Master Gardeners will be on hand at Communiversity in Princeton on Sunday\, April 30 from 1-6pm. \nStop by and find out the answers to those pressing gardening questions or pick up some information on a wide variety of gardening topics. \nKids will love getting up close and personal with the eye-popping specimens in our Bug Boxes (shown left) and gardeners of all ages can get some hands-on experience creating “garden gold” (aka compost) for their own backyard. \nAnd don’t forget to pick a brochure of our upcoming educational workshops and family events. \nRutgers Master Gardeners are trained by faculty and staff of Rutgers University\, and other NJ horticultural experts\, to be knowledgeable about a wide range of gardening subjects. Ask us!  We’re here to help gardeners across  The Garden State.
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/meet-the-master-gardeners/
LOCATION:Downtown Princeton\,\, between Nassau & Witherspoon\, Princeton\, 08542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Council of Princeton":MAILTO:info@artscouncilofprinceton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170429T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170429T113000
DTSTAMP:20170314T200229Z
CREATED:20170109T103344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170314T200229Z
UID:1911-1493460000-1493465400@mgofmc.org
SUMMARY:Integrated Pest Management for the Homeowner
DESCRIPTION:Integrated Pest Management is a strategy and decision process developed for large agricultural producers that can also be applied by homeowners to limit or avoid altogether the use of toxic chemicals. \nYou will learn how to use these principles for long-term prevention of pests and their damage through a combination of techniques such as biological control\, habitat manipulation\, modification of cultural practices\, and use of resistant varieties. Whether you hire a professional landscaper or do it all yourself\, you need to know the very best practices. \nFollowing the presentation\, participants are encouraged to stay and enjoy the spring activities at the Farm. \n*Pre-registration is recommended. \nThis program is co-sponsored with the Howell Living History Farm and will include a short presentation about Howell Farm.\n*Pre-registration by email at rmgofmcprograms@gmail.com is the preferred method of signing up for programs unless otherwise noted; or call the Extension Office at 609-989-6830 during business hours. \nFree parking available at all program and event locations. \nAll Events are rain or shine. \n\n \n\nPrintable copy of our 2017 Gardening Programs and Events brochure
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/integrated-pest-management-for-the-homeowner/
LOCATION:Howell Living History Farm\, 70 Woodens Lane\, Lambertville\, NJ\, 08530
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170316T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170316T203000
DTSTAMP:20170305T043630Z
CREATED:20170109T103635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170305T043630Z
UID:1903-1489690800-1489696200@mgofmc.org
SUMMARY:Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Options
DESCRIPTION:The dreaded Emerald Ash Borer is in our community and thousands of ash trees are now under threat. The damage has been devastating\, killing true ash trees all across America. If you want to save the tree\, you have to act quickly. What can you do? \nPam Zipse\, Outreach Coordinator of the Rutgers Urban Forestry Program of the NJ Agricultural Experiment Station and Nicholas Polanin\, Somerset County Agent\, will walk you through your options\, including a mechanism for evaluating the costs of treatment versus removal. \n*Pre-registration is recommended. pre-register: email us at:  rmgofmcprograms@gmail.com \n\n*Pre-registration by email is the preferred method of signing up for programs unless otherwise noted; or call the Extension Office at 609-989-6830 during business hours. \nFree parking available at all program and event locations. \nAll Events are rain or shine. \n  \nThis program is co-sponsored by \nThe Friends of the Lawrence Public Library.\n\n \n  \n\nPrintable copy of our 2017 Gardening Programs and Events brochure
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/emerald-ash-borer-treatment-options/
LOCATION:Lawrence Headquarters Branch\, 2751 Brunswick Pike\, Lawrenceville\, NJ\, 08648\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MG Educational Programs Committee":MAILTO:programs@rmgofmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170215T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170215T203000
DTSTAMP:20170131T235156Z
CREATED:20170108T005139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170131T235156Z
UID:1864-1487185200-1487190600@mgofmc.org
SUMMARY:Ten Most Common Gardening Mistakes
DESCRIPTION: Everybody makes gardening mistakes! Brand new gardeners and even lifelong green thumbs make them. It happens to the best of us. Barbara J. Bromley\, who has been the Mercer County Horticulturist for many years\, and\, by her own admission\, has made a few mistakes herself\, will highlight the most frequent gardening mistakes she has seen and heard about over the years. Some will be familiar\, but others may surprise you. \n*Pre-registration is recommended. \n\n\n  \nTo pre-register: email us at:  rmgofmcprograms@gmail.com \n\n  \n*Pre-registration by email is the preferred method of signing up for programs unless otherwise noted; or call the Extension Office at 609-989-6830 during business hours. \nFree parking available at all program and event locations. \nAll Events are rain or shine. \n\n  \n  \n \n\nPrintable copy of our 2017 Gardening Programs and Events brochure
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/ten-most-common-gardening-mistakes/
LOCATION:Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County\, 1440 Parkside Avenue\, Ewing\, NJ\, 08638\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170128T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170128T153000
DTSTAMP:20170131T235536Z
CREATED:20170107T043410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170131T235536Z
UID:1843-1485608400-1485617400@mgofmc.org
SUMMARY:Birds\, Bees\, Butterflies\, and Blooms
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nWhat can you do to attract birds to your garden?\nWhat are the best plants to entice bees\, butterflies\, and other beneficial insects to make their homes with you?\nWhat maintenance techniques are most hospitable for these garden visitors and residents?\n\n \nGuest Naturalist Mary Anne Borge will answer these questions and inspire you with her beautiful photographs to plan for the upcoming growing season. \nAn optional guided walk will follow the presentation. \n\n\n*Space is limited and registration is required for both the presentation and the walk. \n\n  \nPre-register at rmgofmcprograms@gmail.com \n  \n  \n\n*Pre-registration by email  is the preferred method of signing up for programs unless otherwise noted; or call the Extension Office at 609-989-6830 during business hours. \nFree parking available at all program and event locations. \nAll Events are rain or shine. \n  \n\n\n \n  \n\nThis program is co-sponsored with the Friends for Abbott Marshland \n\nand the Mercer County Park Commission\n\n  \n\n \n\nPrintable copy of our 2017 Gardening Programs and Events brochure
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/birds-bees-butterflies-and-blooms/
LOCATION:Tupehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Avenue\, Trenton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161116T200000
DTSTAMP:20161108T204615Z
CREATED:20160522T191602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161108T204615Z
UID:588-1479322800-1479326400@mgofmc.org
SUMMARY:Terrariums - Gardens Under Glass
DESCRIPTION:Terrariums bring plants together in clear containers to create a miniature ecosystem. Rutgers Master Gardeners will demonstrate how to select the best containers\, soils\, plants and accents for your terrarium and provide practical maintenance tips and imaginative ideas for bringing a bit of nature indoors. \nThis program is free. \nPre-registration is recommended  \nRegister by email at: rmgofmcprograms@gmail.com \nor \nby phone at: 609 989-6830 \n 
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/terrariums-gardens-under-glass/
LOCATION:Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County\, 1440 Parkside Avenue\, Ewing\, NJ\, 08638\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161019T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161019T203000
DTSTAMP:20160927T213816Z
CREATED:20160522T191503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160927T213816Z
UID:587-1476903600-1476909000@mgofmc.org
SUMMARY:Barbara J. Bromley's Rules for Successful Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Need a little expert gardening advice?\nThe many years of experience as Mercer County Horticulturist have led Barbara J. Bromley to develop some endearing and memorable rules for successful home landscaping and gardening. \nHave you planted a tree too close to your house? You might appreciate Barbara’s chainsaw rule! \nSometimes surprising\, often amusing\, but always helpful\, “Barbara’s Rules” will entertain and educate you. \nThe the program is free but seating is limited\, so pre-registration is required. \nRegister by email at rmgofmcprograms@gmail.com \nor  \ncall (609) 989-6830     \n\n  \n  \nMercer County Horticulturist Barbara J. Bromley  shares her Rules for Successful gardening on Wednesday evening\, October 19\, at the Hamilton Township Public Library. Pre-registration is required at rmgofmcprograms@gmail.com or 609 989-6830. \n\n 
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/arbara-j-bromleys-rules-for-successful-gardening/
LOCATION:Hamilton Township Public Library\, 1 Justice Samuel A Alito Jr Way\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160910T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160910T160000
DTSTAMP:20160910T022324Z
CREATED:20160522T191345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160910T022324Z
UID:586-1473512400-1473523200@mgofmc.org
SUMMARY:Bugs Rule!  14th Annual Insect Festival
DESCRIPTION:A day of games and activities that highlight the importance of bugs in our lives and teach children of all ages about the incredible and often beautiful insects common to the Northeast.\n \n\n \n\n Saturday\, September 10 \n1 to 4 p.m. \nMercer Educational Gardens\, \n431A Federal City Road\, Hopewell \nRain or shine \nAdmission is free! \nOn-site parking available \nThis year’s theme is “Bugs Rule.” Attractions include: \n\nThe Big Bug Band featuring a sing along accompanied by “kid made” instruments.\nBugs in water\nButterfly births\nMonarch butterfly tagging\nBugs galore (insect inspection and handling)\nHayrides\nGarden Q & A with Barbara J. Bromley\, Mercer County Horticulturist\n\nLocal environmental agencies will also be present with their experts and displays including:  Rutgers University Entomology faculty; Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association; Mercer County Mosquito Control; NJ Department of Agriculture Beneficial Insect Rearing Laboratory; Mercer County 4-H; and  Mercer County Equestrian Center. \nThe Naturalist from Mercer County Parks will also be present to lead insect-related activities. \n\nAttendees are invited to view the seven demonstration gardens — Annual\, Butterfly\, Cottage\, Herb\, Native Plant\, Perennial and Weed ID. \n\nSchedule of Events\n1:30 and 2:15   Monarch Butterfly Tagging \n2:00 and 3:00   Big Bug Band Sing-along  \n1:00 until 4:00   Ongoing Activities: \n\nBarbara Bromley\, Q and A\nBeneficial Insects\nBugs in Water\nButterflies\nBugs Galore (Touch a Bug)\nComposting\nHayrides at the Barn\nHoney Bees\nInsect Predators: Birds\nInsect Hunt\nInvasive Insects\nMonarchs\nMetamorphosis\nNative Bees\nRefreshments\nScavenger Hunt\n\n\n        Insect Festival Activity Locations\n \n\nInsect Festival Partners: \nChristine Cardinal\, Mercer County Equestrian Center; Isik Unlu\, Mercer County Mosquito Control; Jeff Hoagland\, Stony Brook Millstone Watershed; Jenn Rodgers\, County Naturalist\, Mercer County Parks; Mark Mayer\, NJDA Beneficial Insect Rearing; Paul Kurtz\, NJDA Invasive Insects; and  Dr. John Cambridge\, Insectarium Institute Philadelphia\, PA\n Cooperating Agencies: \n\nRutgers\, the State University of New Jersey; U.S. Department of Agriculture\, and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders. Rutgers Cooperative Extension\, a unit of the New Jersey Agricultural Experimental Station\, is an equal opportunity program provider and employer. Contact your local Extension Office for information regarding special needs or accommodations. Contact the State Extension Director’s Office if you have concerns related to discrimination\, (732) 932-5000\, ext. 584.\n  \n\n 
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/annual-insect-festival/
LOCATION:Mercer Educational Gardens\, 431 A Federal City Road\, Pennington\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160816T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160816T203000
DTSTAMP:20160722T155302Z
CREATED:20160522T191240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160722T155302Z
UID:585-1471374000-1471379400@mgofmc.org
SUMMARY:Lawn Renovation & Establishment
DESCRIPTION:Early September is the best time to seed your lawn. Barbara J. Bromley\, Mercer County Horticulturist\, will present information on repairing lawn damage. Learn how to prepare lawns for seeding\, how to select the appropriate grass seed and how to restore you lawn effectively. Soil test mailers will be available for purchase to determine how much (if any) fertilizer or lime is needed for the lawn. \n* PRE-REGISTRATION is recommended.
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/lawn-renovation-establishment/
LOCATION:Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County\, 1440 Parkside Avenue\, Ewing\, NJ\, 08638\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160713T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160713T200000
DTSTAMP:20160620T040426Z
CREATED:20160522T191052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T040426Z
UID:584-1468434600-1468440000@mgofmc.org
SUMMARY:An Evening at MEG  Right Plant\, Right Place
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the right time and place to explore the “right plant in the right place” secret to successful gardening! Stroll through the Annual\, Butterfly\, Cottage\, Herb\, Native and Perennial gardens\, the Weed Identification bed and a Meadow. Rutgers Master Gardeners will discuss how to make the perfect match\, considering diverse soil and sun conditions. This is a chance to see where and why certain plants thrive. It’s the right thing to do on a summer’s evening.
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/an-evening-at-meg-right-plant-right-place/
LOCATION:Mercer Educational Gardens\, 431 A Federal City Road\, Pennington\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160618T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160618T140000
DTSTAMP:20160617T164003Z
CREATED:20160522T190629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160617T164003Z
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SUMMARY:All About Bees
DESCRIPTION:Honey bees and native bees – ALL types of bees play an important role in plant pollination and are critical to our food supply. Interested in keeping honey bees? Rutgers Master Gardeners will talk about their beekeeping experiences. Want to attract native bees to your property? Learn about selecting and growing bee friendly plants and the importance of reducing pesticide use in our home gardens. \nPRE-REGISTRATION is recommended.
URL:https://mgofmc.org/event/all-about-bees/
LOCATION:Mercer Educational Gardens\, 431 A Federal City Road\, Pennington\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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