- Interested in Becoming a Certified Rutgers Master Gardener in Burlington County?by Kate BrownBecoming a certified Rutgers Master Gardener is a fulfilling and fun way for anyone to deepen their gardening knowledge and share it with others. To become a certified Rutgers Master Gardener, approved applicants must meet two main requirements: 1) take and pass the Rutgers Master Gardener course and 2) satisfy annual volunteer hour benchmarks. The […]
- Homeowner Resources for Spotted Lanternfly Managementby Kate BrownHomeowner Resources | New Jersey Department of Agriculture State-specific information on quarantine zones, year-round strategies for managing Spotted Lanternfly including chemical and cultural control methods, as well as tree-of-heaven identification and control measures to consider. How-To Scrape Egg Masses | RCE-Burlington County and Burlington County Parks An instructional video on identification and effective removal of […]
- 2022 Performance of Rutgers D’Light Strawberry at Burlington County Agricultural Centerby Kate BrownWritten by Rob M., Rutgers Master Gardener of Burlington County, and Kate Brown, Program Associate in Commercial Agriculture with RCE-Burlington County Rutgers Master Gardeners of Burlington County are trained volunteers who deliver research-based horticultural information to county residents. To support their mission of outreach and education, Rutgers Master Gardeners have several demonstration sites throughout the […]
- Looking for the perfect Christmas tree? Check out the most recent ‘Ask the Agent’ podcast episode.by Kate BrownThe latest episode of the ‘Ask the Agent’ podcast features fellow county Extension Agents, Drs. Timothy Waller and Bill Errickson, who discuss choosing the perfect Christmas tree, keeping the tree alive in your home, needle drop, and more. Find this episode and others at https://sites.libsyn.com/399449/. The Ask the Agent podcast was launched in February 2022 […]
- Newsletter from Master Gardener Program of Burlington County, Summer 2022by Kate BrownIn this edition Hello from the Coordinator, 2022 highlights Drought watch, watering tips Rutgers soil test and publications information Lawn & Garden questions? Where to find Master Gardeners Spotted Lanternfly With gratitude Coordinator Notes Hello All! As we are learning to adapt to the issues we are currently facing, 2022 has been a good year […]
- Find Rutgers Master Gardeners at county libraries this summer and fall!by Kate BrownWe invite you to bring your lawn and garden questions to Rutgers Master Gardeners of Burlington County who will be stationed outside of county libraries from now through November! Check out the schedule below to find out their next stop on these selected Tuesdays. Date Library Branch Address June 14 Westampton 5 Pioneer Blvd., Mount […]
- Spring 2022 Master Gardener Locations and Contact Information for Lawn & Garden Questionsby Kate Brown
- Find Rutgers Master Gardeners at County Libraries this spring!by Kate BrownAs spring arrives and gardens awaken, the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Burlington County are coming to you! We invite you to bring your lawn and garden questions to the Master Gardeners who will be stationed outside of libraries across the county from March through May. Look for our tent set-up in the parking lot. If […]
- Ergonomics for Gardeners – Part 1by Kate BrownIntroduction This series of articles will review what ‘ergonomics’ (also know as ‘human factors’) is and how it applies to gardening. I became interested in ergonomics when a co-worker’s chronic arm, neck, and shoulder pain was relieved by having her desktop lower: it had been four inches too high. The proliferation of personal computers, tablets, […]
- Ergonomics for Gardeners – Part 2by Kate BrownWhen Using Hand Tools Keep the wrists in a neutral position (wrist straight with thumbs up or wrapped around a tool handle to meet the forefinger) RI 9684 page 5 (PDF) Avoid bending or twisting the wrist to get that last weed or prune that last branch Cushioned grips and tools with grip handles may […]
