Fun Things to Look Forward to in May

May starts in a few days and here are some great events coming up that you definitely won't want to miss! 

Wednesday, May 1st, 6pm-9pm
Beginner Farm Series-Suburban Organic Homesteading!
An exciting new program for those interested in farming or implementing farming techniques on their residential property. Monroe, NJ location disclosed upon registration.
-Register at 732-398-5262

Friday, May 3rd, 11am-5pm
Farmer's Market
Rutgers Gardens at 112 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 
Weekly farmers market providing locally grown and made products such as fruits, vegetables, cheese, breads, and meats 

Saturday, May 4th, 10am-4pm
Master Gardeners Garden Question & Answer Day
4-H Youth Center, 645 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick, NJ 
Gardeners can learn about the best gardening and landscaping practices. Visit with our Master Gardeners and take home some great quality plants. An enormous variety of vegetables, flowering vines, annuals, and perennials will be available!

Saturday, May 11th, 9am-12pm
Beginner Beekeeping
Earth Center in Davidson's Mill Pond Park at 42 Riva Ave. North Brunswick, NJ
Have you ever wanted to become an amateur apiarist? Try this introduction! Learn the basics on establishing a hive on your own property. Weather permitting there will be a brief walk outside
Register by May 8 at (732) 398-5262 

Saturday, May 11th, 8am-2pm 
4-H Yard Sale
645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ 
Looking for some good bargains? Join 4-H for this sale. (Rain date: May 12th)

Saturday, May 18th, 10am-12pm
Organic Lawn & Land Care for Your Home
Earth Center in Davidson's Mill Pond Park at 42 Riva Ave. North Brunswick, NJ
We will present surefire ways to have a beautiful lawn without pesticides. Dress for some outside demonstrations. 
Register by May 15 at (732) 398-5262

Saturday, May 25th, 1pm-4pm
Container Gardening Workshop
130 Log Cabin Road, New Brunswick, NJ (on Cook Campus)
Explore a variety of appropriate containers, soil mixes, and watering and fertilization practices. Bring a container--soil and a number of fun and unusual annuals will be available for students to decorate their own containers at the end of class!

Let us know if you know of any other fun events coming up soon!