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Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) of Ocean County strives to offer a variety of programs focused on home gardening.
On this page, you will find the schedule for upcoming programs, under our In the Know to Grow series, and the recordings of our past programs. Our staff and Rutgers Master Gardeners provide researched-based information on a variety of garden related topics.
If you would like to receive news of our upcoming programs please contact Teresa Becker at tbecker@co.ocean.nj.us or call
732-505-3671 to be added to our e-mail list.
We look forward to providing seasonal and timely gardening information to keep our county healthy and growing.
In the Know to Grow programs
2023
| Program Title (in date order) | Date of Program | Registration Link | Flyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Succulent Jewelry Making (in person) | June 20, 2023 | Registration link | Flyer |
| Topic: Butterflies (in person) | July 18, 2023 | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Topics: Cranberries (in person) | August 8, 2023 | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| TBA | September 19, 2023 | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| The Facts About Bats of New Jersey (on-line) | October 17, 2023 | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Topic: Seed Starting (in person) | November 14, 2023 | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| TBA | December 12, 2023 | Coming soon | Coming soon |
Past Programs
2023
| Program Title (in date order) | Date of Program | Program Recording | Resource Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Up Your Shade Garden with Colorful Plants (on-line only) | January 17, 2023 | Rutgers NJAES YouTube link | Light Up Your Shade Garden handout |
| Horticulture for the Health of It! (on-line) | February 23, 2023 | ||
| Topic: Invasive Species (on-line) | March 21, 2023 | ||
| Spotted Lanternfly Trap Making Workshop (in person program) | April 18, 2023 | SLF – See the Signs SLF Life Stage Chart SLF Trap Making Instructions | |
| Supporting a Strong Immune System | April 26, 2023 | ||
| Topic: Pests in the Vegetable Garden | May 16, 2023 | Rutgers NJAES YouTube link | Rutgers Fact Sheet #1123 Rutgers Fact Sheet #1124 |
2022
| Program Title (in date order) | Date of Program | Program Recording | Resource Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorful Plants for Fall and Winter | January 18, 2022 | Rutgers NJAES YouTube link | Colorful Plants for Fall and Winter (PDF) |
| Living Shorelines at Cattus Island | February 21, 2022 | Rutgers NJAES YouTube link | |
| Fight the Bite, Mosquito Information Session (virtual) | March 15, 2022 | Rutgers NJAES YouTube link | Ocean County Mosquito Commission handout |
| Spotted Lanternfly: Biology and Management | April 19, 2022 | Rutgers NJAES YouTube link | How to build a SLF Circle Trap Spotted Lanternfly PSU Factsheet ee0340 |
| Spotted Lanternfly Trap Workshop (in-person) | April 26, 2022 | Not available | |
| Chocolate (in-person) | April 27, 2022 | Not available | |
| Spotted Lanternfly Trap Workshop (In-person) | May 11, 2022 | Not available | |
| Planning and Planting an Herb Garden (in-person) | May 19, 2022 | Not available | |
| Sour Dough (in-person) | June 1, 2022 | Not available | |
| Edible Flowers: Color, Flavor and Fun (in-person) | June 16, 2022 | Not available | Edible flowers handout University of Minnesota Extension – Edible Flowers |
| Pizza (in-person) | June 22, 2022 | Not Available | |
| A Year in the Life of a Peony Gardener | July 21, 2022 | Not Available | |
| Butterfly Tent Event | August 20, 2022 | Not Available | |
| Spotted Lanternfly Trap Circle Workshop | September 14, 2022 | Not Available | Spotted Lanternfly Management Guide |
| Pasta Making Workshop | September 22, 2022 | Not Available | |
| Bread Baking: The Joy of Making Bread | October 26, 2022 | Not Available | |
| Seagrass Habitat & Restoration in Barnegat Bay NJ (Virtual ONLY) | November 15, 2022 | Rutgers NJAES YouTube Link | Marine Plants – FS1349 |
| Soup (In-person) | November 16, 2022 | Not Available |
