Rutgers Home Gardeners School – March 2011

The Home Gardeners School offers you expert instruction in the most innovative gardening and landscaping subjects available. We are proud to offer you a wide variety of classes, over different sessions, so you may participate in diverse class offerings throughout the day. Speakers from our commercial horticulture and landscape design programs will be participating along with Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) and School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) faculty and staff, providing you with the opportunity to learn from the best in the business.

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Coffee/Tea and Registration Perennials and Canning Fruits Grasses for and Vegetables Specific Sites NEW! Daryl Minch How to Make a Bruce Crawford (3) (2) Rain Barrel: Hands-On NEW! Workshop Creative (Additional Fee) Approaches to PlantNEW! Problems Amy Boyajian Brewing Coffee and Solutions at Home (1) Steve Kristoph Even Gentry (11) Ben Schellack (10) Lunch Vines and Espaliers Bruce Crawford (18) Fresh Flower Arranging: Hands-On Workshop

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Deena Main (27)

Spring and Summer Turf Management Barbara Bromley (4)

NEW! Composting: As the Worm Turns Virginia Lamb (5)

Amazing Annuals Ira Grasgreen (6)

NEW! Sensational Garden Containers Ray Rodgers (7)

Planning a Vegetable Garden Peter Nitzsche (8)

Trees and Their Care Ted Szczawinski (9)

NEW! “Uh-Oh!” Plants Barbara Bromley (12)

NEW! Flowering Shrubs for Your Garden Joseph Kiefer (13)

NEW! Gardening on a Shoestring Bill Hlubik (14)

NEW! Herbs: Planting, Growing, Harvesting and Storage MaryAnne McMillan (15)

Growing Tomatoes Successfully Peter Nitzsche (16)

NEW! The Organic Approach to Butterfly Gardening Rick Mikula (17)

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR FERTILIZER USE: ITS THE LAW IN NEW JERSEY! Dr. James A. Murphy, Rutgers University Common Plant Diseases of Ornamentals Ted Szczawinski (19)

NEW! How to Become a Master Gardener Nick Polanin (20)

NEW! Hostas for Garden Texture Walter Cullerton (28)

NEW! Organic Landcare for the Homeowner Kenton Seydell (29)

NEW! Interesting and Edible Plants for Your Garden and Landscape Bill Hlubik (21)

History of NJ Cranberries and Harvest Ned Lipman (22)

NEW! Easy Care Roses Donna Pemberton (30)

NEW! Mixed Border: Thoughts on Design and Plant Materials Bruce Crawford (31)

NEW! Landscape Weed ID and Control Steve Kristoph (23)

Beekeeping 101 Robert Hughes (32)

Succulents and Cacti for the Home Garden Monica McLaughlin (24)

Pondless Water Features Robert Belleck (25)

NEW! Growing Hardy Tropicals in the Delaware Valley Joseph Kiefer (26)

Arranging Plants in the Landscape Peter Mahony (34)

Best Management Practices: Proper Pruning Techniques Ted Szczawinski (35)

Healthy Garden Soil - Let Nature Do the Work Marilyn Mroz (33)

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1. NEW! How to Make a Rain Barrel – HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

Amy Boyajian, Program Associate, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Water Resources Program Did you ever wonder what you could do with the rainwater that exits your downspout? How about harvesting it! In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how rain barrels and rain gardens can be used to collect the rainwater from your property rather than having it wash away. (Additional workshop fee, $45 per person) 25 person limit

9. Trees and Their Care

Ted Szczawinski, CertiďŹ ed Tree Expert; Adjunct Instructor - Rutgers Newark Learn the fundamentals of tree care starting with plant selection, proper planting techniques and then using best management practices for optimum plant health care. As a CertiďŹ ed Tree Expert, Ted will oer you his years of experience and expertise to ensure that your trees grow healthy and happy.

10. NEW! Creative Approaches to Brewing Coffee at Home

Bruce Crawford, Director, The Rutgers Gardens Whether you have a dry, rocky, sandy, clay-based, or wet yard that you are looking to beautify, site selection is often the most critical decision when planting perennials. Knowing which plants grow best in the dierent parts of your yard will provide for healthier, longer-lasting plants and owers.

Evan Gentry and Benjamin Schellack, Co-Founders, OQ Coee Co. Good brewing technique is critical to making that perfect cup of coee. In this hour-long brewing and tasting session hosted by the owners of local coee roasting company OQ Coee, you will learn to make better coee at home using a collection of unique brewing methods. Each of these techniques accents dierent aspects of the coee and brews a cup with some very unique avor characteristics.

3. Canning Fruits and Vegetables

11. NEW! Plant Problems and Solutions

2. Perennials for SpeciďŹ c Sites

Daryl Minch, SEBS - Family & Consumer Science Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Somerset County This workshop will introduce the best practices for successful canning of fruits and vegetables. Various techniques and common mistakes will be demonstrated and discussed.

Steve Kristoph, Owner, Steven Kristoph Nurseries In this workshop, learn how to identify symptoms of plant problems such as: diseases, insects and environmental conditions. Learn various ways to treat common plant problems and steps that you can take to promote healthy growth.

4. Spring and Summer Turf Management

Barbara Bromley, Horticulturist, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Mercer County This workshop is a must for turfgrass (lawn care) enthusiasts! Do you want to learn how to recover from the drought-season trauma to your lawn? Barbara will teach you the basic management practices used to prepare and maintain a healthy lawn in dierent growing conditions.

Barbara Bromley, Horticulturist, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Mercer County When you visit your local garden center it may seem like a good idea at the time to purchase “thatâ€? plant ... just because you ďŹ nd it interesting. You install it into your landscape only to ďŹ nd out down the road, that it has become very problematic in your garden. Barbara will cover the list of “Uh-Oh’sâ€? with the humor, expertise and years of horticultural knowledge that make her such a popular speaker.

5. NEW! Composting: As the Worm Turns

13. NEW! Flowering Shrubs for Your Garden

12. NEW! “Uh-Oh!� Plants

Virginia Lamb, Environmental Educator Learn how to create and produce the soil amendments your garden craves right out of your own kitchen! Take your love for gardening a step beyond and learn how to turn waste into your garden’s best friend. You will also learn which kitchen scraps are acceptable and what yard waste additions would be beneďŹ cial for a great compost.

6. Amazing Annuals

Ira Grasgreen, Eason Horticultural Resources Annuals can often be considered the ‘Color Palette’ of the garden. Plant selection and location are the key elements of this presentation. Through Ira’s extensive photo presentation, you will get the opportunity to see how the latest annuals look in dierent garden settings.

7. NEW! Sensational Container Gardens

Joseph Kiefer, Triple Oaks Nursery & Herb Garden View some unusual garden-worthy shrubs with great owering attributes that YOU can grow!

14. NEW! Gardening on a Shoestring

Bill Hlubik, Agricultural and Resource Management Agent, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Middlesex County Learn how to make the most out of every dollar in the garden and landscape. Tips on plant selection and care to reduce pesticide use, creating your own planters of all sizes, recycling containers, using compost and compost tea to replace fertilizers on lawns, vegetable and ower gardens, and water conservation tips will be among the many topics discussed.

15. NEW! Herbs: Planting, Growing, Harvesting and Storage

17. NEW! The Organic Approach to Buttery Gardening

Rick Mikula, Author; Environmental Educator; International Buttery Guru Learn how to use companion gardening to stay pest and pesticide free. He will also be covering many green ideas to incorporate into your buttery garden.

18. Vines and Espaliers

Bruce Crawford, Director, The Rutgers Gardens Vines and espaliers can provide both solutions and beauty to every garden.

While they add romance and mystery, they also oer a wealth of vertical design techniques. They can screen an unwanted view, soften a blank wall, divide a garden, or sweetly scent and shade a pergola.

19. Common Plant Diseases of Ornamentals

Ted Szczawinski, CertiďŹ ed Tree Expert, Adjunct Instructor, Rutgers - Newark Join the discussion and learn how to identify and control common plant diseases.

We will focus on identiďŹ cation tips as well as prevention and control strategies.

20. NEW! How to Become a Master Gardener

Nick Polanin, Agricultural Agent, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Somerset County Did you ever think about becoming a Master Gardener? Take your horticulture knowledge to the next level. Nick will give you an overview of the program, its origins and purpose, and review the requirements needed to complete and attain this prestigious title.

21. NEW! Interesting and Edible Plants for your Garden

Bill Hlubik, Agricultural and Resource Management Agent, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Middlesex County There are many fascinating plants that look great in both the garden and landscape and are also edible. Bill will discuss some of the many plants trialed at Middlesex County’s EARTH Center and at his home and family farm. Interesting herbs, fruits, vegetables, owers and other fascinating ornamentals will be discussed. Come ďŹ nd out about an herb that helps with stomach problems (or hangovers!), or learn about a plant that can replace sugar with less calories.

22. History of NJ Cranberries and Harvest

Ned Lipman, Director, NJAES - OďŹƒce of Continuing Professional Education; Co-Owner, Jerey’s Branch Cranberry Farm, Toms River, NJ Learn the history of cranberry farming in New Jersey through a series of photographs and lecture in this workshop. Watch the amazing and beautiful cranberry harvest from start to completion!

23. NEW! Landscape Weed ID and Control Steve Kristoph, Owner, Steven Kristoph Nurseries, Englishtown, NJ Learn how to identify the most common weeds that plague your landscape.

Steve will cover how to control them with proper landscape management techniques and chemical methods.

Ray Rodgers, Co-Author, The Philadelphia Flower Show: Celebrating 175 Years Based on the speaker’s Encyclopedia of Container Plants, this program combines spectacular photography, practical cultural information, and entertaining anecdotes about many superb choices for container gardening.

Tempting new oerings of familiar favorites as well as the rare and unusual are all here to inspire you to new heights.

MaryAnne McMillan, Horticultural Therapist, Volunteer Coordinator, The Rutgers Gardens Growing fresh herbs, whether in containers or the garden, is the best way to ensure a steady supply of the varieties you use in your kitchen. This presentation will cover tips on how to plant, care for and harvest from seed to summer’s bounty. Storage techniques to extend your usage of herbs throughout the year will also be discussed.

24. Succulents and Cacti for the Home Garden

8. Planning a Vegetable Garden

16. Growing Tomatoes Successfully

25. Pondless Water Features

Peter Nitzsche, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Morris County Proper soil preparation and planting will lead to a successful vegetable garden.

Learn basic techniques of planning a diverse garden for all seasons. Topics include various garden sizes, patio/container options, garden layout, harvesting, composting, and more.

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Peter Nitzsche, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Morris County Growing great tomatoes can be a hobby or an art form for garden enthusiasts of all levels. This workshop will not only include proper site selection, planting practices and soil conditions required to grow your best tomatoes, but will also introduce you to the exciting world of Heirloom tomatoes. Grow something new and exotic this season!

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Monica McLaughlin, Horticulturist, The Rutgers Gardens Succulents are HOT, HOT, HOT (no pun intended!) in the garden right now.

Whether you use them on a windowsill or in the ground, they are a must for every type of gardener. Find out why their popularity has grown, and how you can join in the fun as we review 20 of Monica’s favorites.

Robert Belleck, Owner, Lily Pad Ponds, NJ Flower and Patio Show Award Winner You do not have to have a pond to have a beautiful water feature. The pondless approach is not only more cost eective, but is easier to install, and most importantly, it means less maintenance. Add function and appeal to your property, while reducing your concern for liability as well as standing water.

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26. NEW! Growing Hardy Tropicals in the Delaware Valley

Joseph Kiefer, Triple Oaks Nursery & Herb Garden See what bold and exciting plants you can grow outdoors in a cool climate like the Mid-Atlantic States!

27. Fresh Flower Arranging – HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

Deena Main, Horticulturist Learn how to make and decorate your home with fresh owers. Basic techniques for ower arranging will be demonstrated. You will take home the beautiful arrangement that you make in class. Please bring your own gloves, wire cutters and scissors. (Additional workshop fee, $35) 25 person limit

28. NEW! Hostas for Garden Texture

Walter Cullerton, Penn State Master Gardener Take a journey into the wonderful world of hostas, the number one selling perennial (according to American Nurseryman magazine). In this workshop, discover hostas of every size, color and leaf shape as well as “visit� gardens in the East, Midwest, South and Northwest. Discussions will include the use of this durable and versatile plant along with suggestions on companion plants.

29. NEW! Organic Landcare for the Homeowner

Kenton Seydell, Northeast Organic Farming Association Interesting topics to be covered will include: “Why go Organic?�; “Soil/food Web�; NOFA Organic Standards�; “Soil Tests�; “How to Read Your Weeds�; “Compost and Compost Tea�; and, “How to Choose an Organic Landcare Provider,� just to name a few.

30. NEW! Easy Care Roses

Donna Pemberton, Program Assistant, Agriculture, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Middlesex County Beautiful, healthy roses for your garden require care, but learn about the roses that bloom and thrive with a moderate amount of maintenance. Tips will be given for what to do, when to do it, and if it even needs to be done to create your own, easy-care rose garden.

31. NEW! Mixed Border: Thoughts on Design and Plant Materials

Bruce Crawford, Director, The Rutgers Gardens Gardeners typically think of perennials in a border unto themselves and shrubs as something to place in from of the house. Mixed Border brings the two groups together into an art form that yields exciting new color combinations along with year-round interest.

32. Beekeeping: 101

Robert Hughes, Beekeeping Specialist, Past President NJ Beekeepers Association Welcome to the interesting world of bees and their beneďŹ ts. Discussions will include: life inside a colony, products that can be derived from an active hive, beneďŹ ts to your garden, and plants that will attract them.

35. Best Management Practices: Proper PRUNING Techniques

Ted Szczawinski, CertiďŹ ed Tree Expert; Adjunct Instructor - Rutgers Newark Believe it or not, proper pruning techniques will keep your plants healthier and happier as well as extend their life cycle. A healthy plant is better equipped to resist diseases and stress damage. This is one workshop you will not want to ‘cut!’

- KEYNOTE LUNCH PRESENTATION Best Management Practices for Fertilizer Use: It’s the Law in New Jersey!

Dr. James A. Murphy, Extension Specialist at Rutgers University, SEBS – Plant Biology and Pathology discusses the new law restricting fertilizer and its use in New Jersey. These new regulations will aect all home landscapes in New Jersey. Best management practices for plant nutrient management within suburban and urban landscapes will be discussed.

Admission will be on a ďŹ rst-come, ďŹ rst-served basis. Register early to ensure your preferred choices. List your three top choices for each of the four listed time periods. All check-in activities will take place in HICKMAN HALL between 8:00am - 9:00am. Coee/tea will be provided. You will receive room assignments when you arrive for registration.

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LUNCH An optional box lunch will be available for $10.00. To order, please include payment with your registration and mark the appropriate space on the registration form. Please indicate if you would like a vegetarian lunch. Lunches will be served in Hickman Hall. There are no local food courts at this facility, but you are also welcome to bring your own bag lunch.

PARKING Please park your car in the Douglass Parking Deck. If you require handicapped parking, please call (732) 932-9271 to reserve a handicapped parking space.

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33. Healthy Garden Soil – Let Nature Do the Work

Marilyn Mroz, Soil Consultant, Cushetunk Technical Services, Inc. What are the secrets to achieving and maintaining healthy garden soil? Learn the two critical factors so that you do less and Nature does more with growing your ourishing plants. Some demonstrations will highlight what to do and what not to do for your garden soil. You will see, feel, and smell some soil samples.

34. Arranging Plants in the Landscape

Peter Mahony, Landscape Architect This workshop will explore and expand your plant ‘clustering’ and ‘layout’ skills.

Visualizing and arranging plants based on color, size, texture and seasonal interest are among the topics you will discuss.

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