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Cooperative Extension of Cumberland County

Extension Education Center Phone 856-451-2800

291 Morton Avenue Fax 856-451-4206

Millville NJ 08332-9791

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1915-2015 ldquoWhatrsquos Growing Inside this issue Volume 21 Number 1 Spring 2018 Edition Published Quarterly

Rutgers on the Radio 1 RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ON THE RADIO

For agriculture news and horticultural tips listen to me Pam Burton on the RCE Agricultural Program on Monday Tuesday Wednesday amp

Thursday on 999 FM SNJ Today announcing local workshops seminars and horticultural tips Note Local TV Channel 4 and wwwsnjtodaycom simulcasts live radio spots as they are aired

Garden Gab 1

Butterflies 2

Leaf Compost 3

Whatrsquos HOP-pening 3

Signs of Spring 4

Mulch Mound Mania 4 Garden Gab

Yoga has many poses with names that translate to ldquothings found in naturerdquo including animals My golden retriever Tessa does the best downward facing dog pose that Irsquove ever seen taking her time in the pose and smiling while shersquos at it In yoga we commonly practice poses with names of wheel plough tree sun salutations mountain and lotus poses all related to nature This common thread between yoga and nature comes as no surprise to me and Irsquove had the pleasure of doing yoga classes in vineyards and in my own garden at the beach and on a sail-boat

An integral and important part of a yoga practice is meditation and thatrsquos where I find my time in my garden serves me well There is no bet-ter way to connect back to reality and reset priorities than to spend a day in the garden preferably with Tessa and a few of my best friends As spring arrives and I once again feel the soil in my hands while I work the earth as the sunsrsquo rays warm my soul and I breathe in the smell of green all is right with the world for that moment Namaste (a salutation said at the end of yoga classes)

And so it goes

Pam Burton

856-451-2800 Ext 4 pamelabucocumberlandnjus

International Eggplants 5

Recipe for Success 6

Bottle It 6

Save The Date 7

Herbs amp Veggie plant list 7

Flower Plant List 8

Fancy Plants 9

Water Conservation 10

Master Gardener Classes 11

Kids Corner 11

Creatures amp Critters 12

Upcoming Calendar of Events

13

Green Knight Newsletter 13

Soil Sample update 13

Garden Tips for March 14

Gardening Tips for April 15

Gardening Tips for May 16

Available Fact Sheets 17

Attachments Monarch Teacher Network flyer

Rutgers Cooperative Extension 100 Years of Service in Cumberland County

ldquoWHATrsquoS GROWING ONhelliprdquo Page 2

Butterflies

Host larval plants are less showy than the nectar plants however they do serve as an inte-gral part of the butterfly life cycle Host plants can provide food shelter camouflage and chemicals used for protection courtship and reproduction and are a vital component of a good butterfly gar-den design Dill and parsley are two herbs that the New Jerseyrsquos state butterfly the black swallow-tail use as host larval plants Plant plenty of both in your gardens so the black swallowtail larvae can eat it and you can too

In a butterfly garden nectar plants are showier than host larval plants and adult butterflies like to feed from purple red yellow orange or pink blossoms Flowers look best when planting in clus-ters and thatrsquos what attracts the butterflies as well Your garden will look itsrsquo best if there are blooms of varying height throughout the entire season

Butterflies are cold blooded so they need to be warm to fly choose plants that love full sun and plant your garden in a sunny location Add a few rocks for them to bask on in the sun Include some shelter for protection from windy days like a windscreen of flowering shrubs Finally add some wet sand or provide some puddles so the male butterflies can gift that to the females during the mating process

Please take some time to visit the Pollinator Garden at the Extension Education Center 291 Morton Ave Millville To learn more about butterflies come to the Monarch Teacher Network clas-ses on August 20th and 21st from 830 am until 400 pm each day The cost is a reasonable $9900

Rutgers Master Gardeners of Cumberland County will have several host larval and nectar plants for sale at the Wheaton Arts Eco Fair on May 5th including dill parsley beebalm blackeyed susans butterfly weed and coneflower

Resources httpextensionpsuedunatural-resourceswildlifelandscaping-for-wildlifepa-wildlife-8 httpwwwstatesymbolsusaorgcategoriesinsect httpedisifasufleduuw057 httpextensionpsuedunatural-resourceswildlifelandscaping-for-wildlifepa-wildlife-8

Photo taken by Pam Burton at RCE


Leaf Compost

If you followed the recommendations on Rutgers Fact Sheet 074 this past fall on Backyard Leaf Composting itrsquos likely that you will be able to reap the benefits of it this spring as normally backyard leaf compost takes 4-9 months to be ready for use The process of the microbial decom-position of the organic matter results in a decomposed substance similar to the natural organic mat-ter found in soil The finished compost will not resemble a pile of leaves it should be dark friable and crumbly with an earthy odor The primary use of leaf compost is as an organic amendment to improve the organic content of the soil and improve the moisture holding capacity and tilth There are very little nutrients in the leaf compost so it should not be considered a fertilizer

Definitions per Mirriam-Webster

friable easily crumbled or pulverized friable soil tilth the state of aggregation of a soil especially in relation to its suitability for crop growth cultivated land tillage

Whatrsquos HOP-pening

Home brewing is more than just a passing interest If in doubt google ldquobreweries in New Jerseyrdquo andor home breweriesrdquo and you will discover the ever-growing popularity of this brewing industry in New Jersey Hops Humulus lupulus are used in making beer Hops are perennial plants and it is the female that produces lupulins which contain oil and resins that produce the aro-ma and bitterness in beer Rutgers fact Sheets specifically on growing hops which are FS 992 enti-tled ldquoHops in the Backyardrdquo and FS 1276 ldquoNew Jersey Commercial Hops Production FAQsrdquo

Growing hops requires pre-planning with careful consideration given to purchasing disease free rhizomes proper site selection construction of the trellis system and the time considerations neces-sary for training and pruning the plants The plants can grow as tall as 15 feet so be certain that the site selection allows for adequate vertical growth

While they are growing there are watering and fertilizer re-quirements as well as concerns of insects and diseases In the 1920rsquos commercial hops production moved west primarily due to the disease of downy mildew making selection of disease free plugs vital to your overall success

Finally the harvesting drying and storage of hops have specific recommendations Several senses are used to determine when the hops are ready to harvest Look for a golden yellow color of the lupulin glands at the base of the cone petals Squeeze the glands and feel for a sticky fra-grant residue Squeeze the hop cones which will feel light and dry and will bounce back Donrsquot be surprised if you feel the need to have a draft when harvesting as the hops will smell like hops or beer

Hops are large plants and the light green hop cones are quite attractive against the dark green leaves Consideration can be given to using hops as part of the home landscaping on a trel-lis or arbor

Resources httpwwwuvmeduextensioncropsoilwp-contentuploadsDownyMildewpdf Northeast Hop Alliance httpswwwnortheasthopallianceorg


Signs of Spring

One of the first signs of spring is the sighting of skunk cabbage or Symplocarpus foetidus These plants get a bad rap because of their well-earned common name and the odor that goes along with them but in reality they are quite fascinating The perennial plants are thermogenic meaning that they actually produce their own heat as a byproduct of cellular respiration as they grow attracting flies to the heat which assists with the pollination process Nature has also provid-ed skunk cabbage with roots that actually grab onto the soil and contract the plant deeper to pre-vent heaving from freezing and thawing In this area you will see them in their natural habitat where the woods meet the water and in places where the swamp mud threatens to suck down your boots

You may also find the elusive Epigaea repens or Trailing Arbutus while hiking in an ever-green forest This native plant is a low-growing evergreen with wonderful dark green leaf color Trailing arbutus forms a dense mat and produces whitish fragrant pink flowers in spring Trailing arbutus is a shade loving plant that prefers an acidic sandy soil Itrsquos extremely hard to transplant and is very slow-growing

Resources httpwwwpsuedudeptnkbiologynaturetrailspeciespagesskunkcabbagehtm httpocvnosuedunewseastern-skunk-cabbage-early-sign-spring httpwwwhortuconneduplantsdetailphppid=164 httpsplantscesncsueduplantsallepigaea-repens

Mulch Mound Mania

One of the most common practices that well-meaning homeowners employ is to create mulch mounds around their trees and shrubs not realizing that they may be committing those plants to a slow death by oxygen starvation disease susceptibility an increase in excess heat pH changes and the death of the inner bark for above ground root flares Rutgers Fact Sheet 099 rec-ommends applying mulch to no greater a depth than 3 inches depending on your soil type Keep the mulch 3 to 5 inches away from young plants and 8 to 12 inches away from mature tree trunks making certain that no soil covers the root flare at the junction of the roots or the trunk collar Prop-er mulching means the root flare should be visible and not buried under well-intended mulch

Rutgers Fact Sheet 376 ldquoTransplanting Trees and Shrubsrdquo recommends transplanting de-ciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs in the spring or early fall Some species of trees should only be moved in early spring such as the birches beeches most oaks magnolias and hemlocks When transplanting do not add fertilizer to the backfill hole Wait until after the first growing season Also when mulching under the canopy or crown of the tree keep the mulch several inches away from the trunk of the tree Mulching too close leads to early decay or provides an overwintering space for hungry mice and chipmunks


International Eggplants

Rutgers Fact Sheet 043 ldquoInternational Eggplantsrdquo proves that an eggplant is no longer just an eggplant While we are all familiar with the dark purple color and large teardrop shaped egg-plant many are absolutely beautiful and a basketful of varietal eggplants can make a lovely center-piece while waiting to be used in the Moussaka recipe There are different sizes of international eggplants including tiny fruit clusters all the way up to large 5 inch round eggplants The colors can vary from almost black to eggplants that are striped and highly ornamental Additionally research has shown that eggplants contain vitamins minerals phytonutrients and nasunin which is an anti-oxitant All this and eggplants are low in calories too Consider some space in your garden for a bit of an international taste testing

Moussaka There are several versions of moussaka - this one is meatless and easy to prepare and delicious Great for those cooler nights at the end of the summer when you dont mind running the oven - or you can do a version on the grill 1 Jersey Fresh purple eggplant sliced in rounds frac14 thick 1 Jersey Fresh green bell pepper sliced in rings 1 Jersey tomato sliced 1 Jersey Fresh onion sliced in rings olive oil or corn oil

Oven version First the eggplants need to be fried or baked Fry version Fill a large pan with enough oil to fry eggplants until golden brown Turn so both sides can brown Bake version Place eggplants on cookie sheet brush with oil on both sides and bake until slightly golden Bake on both sides If the eggplant is large theyll have to be done in batch-es in the frying pan or use 2 cookie sheets for the oven

After eggplants are done place them in the bottom of a large baking dish covering the bottom It is okay to overlap and layer the pieces Next layer the pepper rings on top of the eggplant Do the same with the tomato slices on top of the peppers Then layer the onion rings on top Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil Bake in the oven at 350degF for approximately 25 - 35 minutes until peppers and onions are translucent and the juices are boiling

Grill version Brush eggplant rings with oil and place right on grill Grill until slightly burned not charbroiled Do both sides Grill the tomatoes and peppers Grill the tomatoes and peppers whole until skin is slightly burned Slice tomatoes and peppers If tomatoes are too juicy place them on aluminum foil Layer eggplants peppers tomatoes and onions in baking dish as described above Cover with aluminum foil and place baking dish on grill and close cover Cook until onions and peppers are translucent and juices are boiling

This can be served as is or with a dollop of plain yogurt Try eating it the Middleastern way - warm a piece of pita bread right on your stove burner or on the grill Tear off 2 inch pieces of bread and use the bread to pinch bite-size portions of moussaka (letting the bread absorb the juices)

httpnjfarmfreshrutgersedumoussakaasp

Page 6 ldquoWHATrsquoS GROWING ONhelliprdquo Page 6

Recipe for success

Rutgers Fact Sheet 1215 ldquoOutdoor Container Gardening with Flowering and Foliage Plantsrdquo recommends that when potting up our outside containers to start with a clean container washed with a solution of one part bleach to nine parts water You can tap into your creativity by putting old wa-tering cans or boots to use as long as you keep in mind the mature size of the plants and growing habits Itrsquos recommended to utilize the thriller fillers and spillers ldquoformulardquo as a design concept For an unusual container garden try using grasses or more specifically sedges Consider Cyperus papyrus Prince Tut for the thriller at 30 -38 inches tall sporting large happy poms at their ends This plant enjoys full sun in moist to wet soil and can be grown in a container with other plants that have the same cultural requirements Likewise there are unusual grasses that can be used for the fillers and spiller to create a truly unique container garden In this zone many of these awesome orna-mental sedges and grasses are annuals

Elephantrsquos Ear or Colocasia esculenta can also be considered as an unusual annual foliage plant option for an upright plant with a dramatic tropical flair Plant the tubers 2-4 inches deep after danger of frost in well-drained soil and keep them well-watered Elephant ears come in a variety of foliage colors that run from burgundy black all the way through chartreuse green and some have a variation in vein or margin colors They are not hardy in our area and will need to be taken inside for overwintering Elephant ears like sun to partial sun so be certain to chose fillers and spillers with the same cultural requirements

Resources httpwimastergardenerorgfiles201512Cyperus_papyruspdf Birds amp Blooms Vol 23 No 2 RDA Enthusiastic Brands LLC publisher April May 2017 The Latest and the Greatest by Crystal Rennicke httpsextensionumdedulearnfeatured-plants-elephant-ears httpgardeningsolutionsifasufleduplantsornamentalselephant-earshtml

Bottle it

Surely yoursquove seen a bottle tree in someonersquos yard Who knew there was so much history regarding bottle trees This ancient concept is believed to date back to at least 9 AD when people in the Congo thought the bottles would capture evil spirits at night and then be destroyed by the morning light Traditionally blue seems to be a favored color perhaps because the color blue is as-sociated with the spirit world or because blue is associated with calm and relaxed feelings There is no right or wrong way to construct a bottle tree and Irsquove seen many examples of them in my travels to amp fro although I wonder if the homeowner is aware of the history and meaning behind what they thought was just another lawn decoration

Resources httpwebextensionillinoisedudmppalette110522html httpshortnewsextensioniastateedu20055-4-2005elephantearhtml


Herbs

Scien fic Name Common Name Cul var

Ocimum Basilicum Basil Genovese amp Crimson King

Allium Schoenoprasum Chives Common Chives

Anethum Graveolens Dill Bouquet

Foeniculum vulgare Fennel Bronze

Hyssopus officinalis Hyssop

Lavendula angus folia Lavender Munstead

Monarda citriodora Lemon Mint

Origanum Vulgare Oregano

Petroselinum crispum Parsley Triple curled amp Italian

Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary

Rutaceae Rue

Salvia officinalis Sage

Thymus pulegioides Thyme English

Thymus serpyllum Thyme Mother of Thyme

Vegetables


Zucchini Cashflow amp San Marzano

Solanum Lycopersicum Tomato KC 146 Super Beef Stake Ramapo Rutgers 250 Grape Italian Super Sweet 100

Capsicum annuum Pepper California Wonder

Pimiento Picante Pepper Jalapeno Early amp Habanero Pumpkin

Pimiento Dulce Pepper Sweet Banana

Eggplant Black Beauty

Cucumber Garden Sweet Pla

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Continued listing of plants available for sale at the 2018 plant sale at Wheaton Arts Eco Fair on 55

Scien fic Name

Agastache foeniculum

Agastache

Monarda

Iris domes ca

Rudbeckia Hirta

Thunbergia

Asclepias tuberosa

Campanita

Cuphea ignea

Citrosa Geranium

Echinacea

Coreopsis

Silphium perfoliatum

Oenothera lamarckiana

Gaillarda

Helianthus annuus

Heliotropium aborescens

Hibiscus lasiocarpos

Dolichos lablab

Eupatorium maculatum

Lobelia siphili ca

Tithonia rotundifolia

Asclepias incarnata

Asclepias syriaca

Ipomoea Alba

Ipomoea

Aster novae‐angliae

Arachis hypogaea

Penstemon

Rudbeckia hirta

Salvia farinacea

Hibiscus coccineus

Margarita Shasta

Helianthus annuus

Achillea millefolium

Common Name

Agastache

Agastache

Bee Balm

Blackberry Lilly

Black Eyed Susan

Black Eyed Susan Vine

Bu erfly Weed

Cardinal Climber

Cigar Flower

Citronella

Cone Flower ‐ Purple

Coreopsis

Cup Plant

Evening Primrose

Gaillarda

Helianthus

Heliotrope

Rose Mallow

hyacinth bean vine

Joe Pye Weed

Lobelia

Mexican Sunflower

Milkweed

Milkweed

Moon Flower

Morning Glory

New England Aster

Peanut

Penstemon

Rudbeckia

Salvia

Scarlet Rose Mallow

Shasta Daisy

Sunflower

Yarrow

Cul var

Anise

Arizona Sunset

Bergamot

Matchmaker Pink

Early Sunrise

Arizona Red Shades

Common Sunflower

Deep Marine

Scarlet amp Fountain Blue

Torch

Swamp Milkweed

Common Milkweed

Heavenly Blue

Jumbo

Rocky Mountain

Cappuccino

Victoria Blue amp Blue Queen

Alaska

Dwarf Sunspot amp Yellow Disk

Summer Berries


Fancy Plants

Many people think of camellias as a southern plant but specimens of Camellia japonica have been noted as growing quite nicely in Cumberland County Careful planning in choosing the location of planting a camellia will go a long way in the chances of survival One of the most beloved things of camellias is that they bloom when very little else is blooming Choose a spot that has partial shade and if thatrsquos shaded by pine trees thatrsquos all the better for this acid-loving plant Dig a large hole to make certain the roots of sur-rounding trees donrsquot compete for water They are shallow rooted shrubs that want shelter from full sun and high winds Well worth it if you have the right location Resources httpwwwclemsoneduextensionhgicplantslandscapeshrubshgic1062html httpsplantscesncsueduplantsallcamellia-japonica

Gossypium herbaceum or cotton can be grown successfully in our region as an annual but is best started indoors and then transplanted after the last frost in an area of full sun Cotton is in the Malvacea or hibiscus family and has a beautiful flower by late summer that develops into the cotton boll This conversa-tion piece can be grown in containers and the white cotton bolls make excellent wreaths or can be used in dried arrangements Resources httpsextensionumdedulearncotton httpshortpurdueedunewcropproceedings1999v4-322html

If you are considering luring in hummingbirds with cypress vine make sure you have a trellis arbor or support of some kind ready in your garden as this vine can grow 20 feet in a single season and can overtake all in its path if not trained It is listed in the south as an aggressive invasive plant but acts as an annual in our zone It is also a self-seeding plant so take care where you put it in your homescape Resources httpaggie-horticulturetamuedunewslettershortupdate2010sep humvinehtml httpswwwncsuedugoingnativehowtomappinginvexsecypresshtml

Eucalyptus cineria is also known as the silver dollar tree It can be grown in our area as an annual and as many of you are aware there is a distinct aroma to the leaves The branches with the opposite round shaped leaves are well known for use in arrangements but those that you find in craft stores most likely have been treated with glycerin The plant prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil Take care as eucalyptus oil is toxic if eaten and you will want to use gloves when cutting the stems for ornamental use Resources httpsplantscesncsueduplantsalleucalyptus-spp

There are many species of shamrocks but two in particular always catch my eye this time of year and they can both serve as houseplants which make the transition to the outside porch table very well They are Oxalis regnellii with pretty white flowers nestled amongst trifoliate leaves and Oxalis triangularis which sports rich purple leaves Both prefer bright indirect sun but take care with watering as they donrsquot like wet feet If you do move your plant outdoors note that the bulbs will go dormant and lose their foliage when exposed to temperatures over 80 degrees The shamrock plants remain small and not quite over 6 inches tall so they make a lovely centerpiece for a St Pattyrsquos party Resources httpsextensionumdeduhgicshamrock httpmsueanrmsuedunewsthe_care_and_feeding_of_purple_leaf_shamrocks

0 ldquoWHATrsquoS GROWING ONhelliprdquo Page 10

Water Conservation

The website for Jersey-Friendly Yards wwwjerseyyardsorg has tips on how to create envi-ronmentally sound landscaping for a healthy homescape The site provides recommendations via an Inter-active Yard that provides suggestions on how to decrease the amount of turf in your yard while increasing the number of garden beds including pollinator and rain gardens The Plant Data-base provides a search engine for New Jersey native plants and Jersey-Friendly non-native plants and then uses search filters to identify plants that will work in your yard The interactive plant list changes as you make selections and you can take the list with you to the garden centers as you become a Jersey-Friendly yard

Chris Perez a landscape architect with the Rutgers Water Resources Program designed the Jersey-Friendly landscape used in the Interactive Yard and Rutgers is listed as a source of in-formation on this website including the notation ldquohellipRutgers Cooperative Extension county agents and Master Gardener volunteers are the experts answering the gardening questions submitted to ldquoAsk an Experthelliprdquo

Rutgers Fact Sheet 513 on Rain Gardens offers an alternative to allow rain and snowmelt to be collected and seep naturally into the ground The captured water slowly percolates into the ground decreasing sediments and flooding while pollutants are being filtered out and microorgan-isms are breaking down pesticides Rain Gardens are landscaped and can be quite beautiful while creating a habitat for birds bees and beneficial insects

In addition to the Jersey-Friendly Yard website Rutgers offers several free fact sheets re-garding water conservation Water is one of our most precious natural resources and there is work being done in the world of agriculture to help conserve and manage water Rutgers Fact Sheet 924 gives recommendations for Home Landscape Practices for Water Quality Protection Polluted run-off can carry soil leaves trash bacteria pesticides fertilizers oil and other contaminants into the statesrsquo lakes rivers groundwater reservoirs and wells How can we make a difference as a home-owner in our own corner of the world By making some changes to our landscaping practices that will help reduce the amount of nonpoint source polluted runoff Examples of this Plant garden beds and naturalistic landscapes using organic mulches Recycle rainwater (References FS329 Rain Barrels Part I How to Build a Rain Barrel FS1118 Rain Barrels Part II Installation and Use)

Rutgers Fact Sheet 1197 provides An Introduction to Green Infrastructure Practices Ac-cording to the Fact Sheet ldquohellipAt the local scale green infrastructure is an approach to managing stormwater by infiltrating it in the ground where it is generated using vegetation or porous surfaces or by capturing it for later reuse Green infrastructure refers to the techniques used to implement low impact development with regard to stormwater rdquo The various types of green infrastructure in-clude infiltration systems green roofs rainwater harvesting downspout disconnection and tree planting

More specifically Rutgers Fact Sheet 1177 entitled Green Infrastructure Practices An Intro-duction to Permeable Pavement provides detailed listings of the environmental and economic ben-efits of permeable pavement Environmentally permeable pavement reduces stormwater volume and helps spread the storms flow over a longer period of time There is the potential to help break down pollution and contaminants such as oil and grease while helping to recharge the groundwater Lastly it can provide better air circulation leading to improved air quality and a cooling effect partic-ularly if light colored surfaces are utilized

ldquoWHATrsquoS GROWING ONhelliprdquo PagePage 1111

2018 Rutgers Master Gardener of Cumberland County Class Schedule

Join us for the following Master Gardener classes that will be held at the Extension Education Cen-ter 291 Morton Avenue Rosenhayn from 9am-12pm These classes are open to the public and the

cost is $2000 per class

For more info Call 856-451-2800 Ext 1 or 4 pamelabucocumberlandnjus

Dates Topic Speaker

March 6 Turf Culture Steve Rettke IPM Program Associate

March 13 Composting Priscilla Meyers amp Susan McKenna Master Gardeners

March 20 Pesticides Pat Hasting Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program Coordinator for NJ

Pesticide Credits 1A 3A amp PP2 = 3 credits each and CORE = 6 Credits

March 27 Tick amp Mosquito borne diseases Heather Lomberk Mosquito Control Division Pesticide Credits 7A = 6 Credits

April 3 Turf Pest Management Steve Rettke IPM Program Associate Pesticide Credits Pending

April 10 Weeds amp Vegetable Garden Wes Kline Agriculture Agent

May 1 Helpline 101 amp Diagnostics Bill Martin amp Bill Rafferty Master Gardeners

May 8 Status of Beekeeping in NJ Ned amp Doris Morgan South Jersey Beekeepers Association wwwnjbeekeepersorg

May 15 The Power of Flowers Susan McKenna Master Gardener

May 22 Environmental amp Resource Mgt Sal Mangiafico County Agent amp Associate Professor

May 29 Tree Identification by Leaves Jack Wasilewski Via computer search engines

June 5 Soils amp Fertilizer Michelle Infante-Casella Agricultural Agent Gloucester Co

June 21 Agritourism in Cumberland Co Pam Burton Home Horticulture amp Master Gardener (THURS) Program Coordinator

Kids Corner All sorts of questions come into the Helpline including how do you root a pineapple top When enjoying grilling your pineapple remove the leaves from the top of the pineapple where they are coming out at the top Donrsquot include any of the fruit Pull off the lower and outer leaves until you get to about 5 to 10 larger leaves left revealing about frac12 - 1 inch of stem Put that into a glass of water making sure no leaves are touching the water and change out the water every couple of days Keep it out of sunlight until the roots form and then transfer it into a pot with well-draining soil References httpsextensioniastateedu200312-5-2003pineapplehtml


Creatures amp Critters Based on FAQ of Helpline clients

Bagworms The young larvae of bagworms begin to feed immediately as they hatch from the bags in mid-May to early June If you are considering using chemical manage-ment strategies Rutgers Fact Sheet 1144 on Bagworms recommends applying the insecticides as the larvae have just emerged The type of insecticide may vary dependent on the host plant Bagworms can be found on 125 trees and shrubs in NJ and a few of the common hosts include arborvitae juniper cedar fir pine spruce birch boxelder elm and willow sycamore black locust honey locust persimmon poplar maple amp sweet gum Often times the bags are high up in the trees and consideration needs to be given to hiring a professional certified pesticide applicator

Box Turtles Box turtles get their common name from the fact that they can withdraw their arms and legs tail and head into their shell and close up tightly so tightly that not even the blade of a knife can be wedged in to open the box These are long living creatures whose numbers have declined in the wild for various reasons including car hits They have a range of about a football field in their quest for food which is carnivorous in the younger years and turns more herbivorous as they age Itrsquos suggested that box turtles are strongly one-way directional so if you rescue them from a certain death on the road put them to the side in which they were heading Resources httpwwwpsuedudeptnkbiologynaturetrailspeciespagesboxturtlehtm httpwwwmarshalleduherpOldboxturtlehtm

Robins Male robins will attack their own reflections in windows in spring and early summer while defending their breeding territories The bird sees itsrsquo reflection and thinks itrsquos a territorial rival and pro-ceeds to enter into an exhausting battle with the other non-existent bird If this occurs the best solution is to actually cover the outside of the window with netting or screening so the bird cannot see its reflection in the window Placing a stuffed animal in a chair near the window is not effective When the robin has found a ma-te and has his own nest with eggs or youngins this behavior usually stops Resources httpswwwallaboutbirdsorgwhy-birds-hit-windows-and-how-you-can-help-prevent-it httpextensionpsuedunatural-resourceswildlifefaqsbirdsbird-hitting-window

Atlantic Sturgeons In agriculture you will often hear people talk of the good old days and one topic where that is applicable is the decrease in the number of Atlantic sturgeons that populate the Delaware River As with many cases there is not just one reason for this decline but the fact is there were an estimat-ed 180000 female sturgeons spawning in the river over a century ago and now those numbers have dwin-dled to mere hundreds Part of the reason is the overfishing of sturgeon for their delectable caviar The good news is that there is research being done by several organizations using state of the art satellites acoustic transmitters and underwater robots in an attempt to study the sturgeons and use that information to help this endangered species Resources httpwww1udeleduudaily2013maysturgeon-050313html httpe360yaleedufeaturesatlantic_sturgeon_an_ancient_fish_struggles_against_the_flow


2018 Rutgers Master Gardeners of Cumberland County Upcoming Calendar of Events

March 7 Philadelphia Flower Show Motor Coach Trip 1000 am (Sold out) Be on the lookout for additional trips

May 5 Plant Sale Butterfly Tent Education Station and Helpline on the Road at Wheaton Arts amp Cultural Center 10am-5pm

May 11 Plant sale at Bayshore Center at Bi-Valve 530pm - 830 pm August 20 amp 21 Monarch Teacher Network (see enclosed flyer) September 15 amp 16 Butterfly Tent at East Pt Lighthouse (Time TBA) September 29 amp 30 Butterfly Tent Education Station amp Helpline On the Road at

Greenwich Artisanrsquos Fair Sat 10 am ndash 5 pm Sun 10 am ndash 4 pm October 7 (tentative) Helpline on the Road at Wheatons Arts amp Cultural Center

Festival of Arts (Time TBA) October 9 Master Gardener Monthly Meeting at Extension Education Center

with Speaker (TBA) 10 am Cost $300 for public November 13 Master Gardener Monthly Meeting at Extension Education Cen-

ter with Speaker (TBA) 10 am Cost $300 for public November 24 (tentative) Helpline on the Road at Wheatons Arts amp Cultural

Center ldquoOpen Artsrdquo Sale (Time TBA) December 6 Annual Master Gardener Holiday Wreath Make amp Take at Extension

Education Center 2 classes offered 10 am AND 6 pm

Green Knight Newsletter

Pat Rector and Sal Mangiafico Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents are co-editors of The Green Knight Newsletter which provides News of Envi-ronmental and Resource Management Issues and Events from throughout New Jersey

View the newsletter online httpsalemnjaesrutgersedugreenknight

To receive an electronic copy only (one email per month please) email mangiaficonjaesrutgersedu

For the latest events visit the news and events blog httpgreenknightnewslettertumblrcom

IMPORTANT UPDATE on Soil Samples

Effective Immediately The cost of a soil test kit remains $2000 However due to rising postage costs you will now be given the option at the time of purchase to Pay an additional $700 sh for RCE to mail the kit hellipor helliphellip You may elect to mail the sample to the lab yourself

For more info on soil samples FS 797Soil Testing for Home Lawns and Gardens


Garden tips for March

Till or turn the vegetable garden soil when itrsquos at the proper moisture level FS129 Submit a soil sample for testing to determine how much lime and fertilizer your lawn and garden areas

need Soil sampling packets with instructions are available at Extension Cost is $2000 Add lime to lawns and gardens only when a soil test recommends it FS797

Use dormant oils to combat scale insects and mites when the temperature is above 40deg and when freez-ing temperatures are not predicted for a few days and before the buds begin to open FS866

Watch for sale prices on fertilizers and pre-emergent crabgrass killer Sow grass seed as soon as possible FS584 Avoid walking on grass or ground covers while they are frozen Rake and remove debris from the lawn

when itrsquos dry Have the lawn mower serviced and the blade sharpened Fertilize your lawn FS633 Purchase new 40 watt cool-white fluorescent bulbs for starting your seedlings Start broccoli cabbage

and other cabbage family crops indoors in March for planting outdoors in April FS 787 FS 129 Remove dead asparagus shoots from last yearrsquos growth NE221 Plant peas by seed in March FS129 Itrsquos much easier to succeed growing fruits of grapes raspberries or strawberries than with tree fruits

and yoursquoll get much faster results Prune grapes raspberries blueberries fruit trees and summer-flowering shrubs early in the month when

the temperature is above freezing Grapevine prunings can be made into attractive wreaths Remove black knot fungus 18rdquo below the growth on cherry peach and plum trees Fertilize woody plants and fruit trees Late winter is the time to prune many deciduous trees Look over your plants now and remove dead

diseased damaged or double-crossed limbs unsightly parts of the tree sprouts growing at or near the base of the tree trunk and v-shaped crotches FS 1221

If the soil dries out against a house under the eaves where rain rarely reaches water well during a thaw to prevent loss of plants

Pinch off early buds from developing pansies to encourage plants to branch and form more buds Cut back the dried foliage of ornamental grasses Check stored bulbs tubers and corms Discard any that are soft or diseased Branches of forsythia pussy willow spirea and dogwood can be forced for indoor bloom Make long

slanted cuts when collecting the branches and place the stems in a vase of water Change the water every four days They should bloom in about three weeks

Mulch heaved perennials replant them when the weather is more settled Repot and begin fertilizing houseplants For geraniums overwintered using the hang amp dry method when they begin to sprout remove the dead

wood and prune the stem and roots Pot them in sandy soil water in and keep them in partial sun for a week gradually moving them to full sun Grow as houseplants until after the last frost date FS 1156

Keep the bird feeder filled Longer and brighter days means new growth on indoor houseplants Apply fertilizer per label instruc-

tions which may differ for foliage plants and blooming plants Remove dead leaves and flowers for more blooms and a nicer appearance

Watch for blooms of early spring bulbs such as daffodils squill crocus dwarf iris amp snowdrops Mulch should be removed from strawberry beds when the plant resumes growth in the spring (typically

late March) The straw is removed from on top of the bed to the side of the row where it will then serve as a mulch against weeds FS 098

Enjoy the early spring season


Gardening tips for April

Seed bare spots in the lawn early in the month FS584 amp 108 Rake winter debris from your lawn before mowing For control of crabgrass application of preemergence herbicides are generally more effective and easier

to apply than postemergence herbicides Preemergence herbicides must be applied prior to crabgrass germination to be effective E233

Sharpen the lawn mower blade Mow the lawn at a height of 2frac12-3rdquo while never removing more than 13 of the leaf blade Leave the clippings on the groundFS102

Prune ornamental grasses Prune your roses except the climbing varieties FS944 Prune early flowering shrubs immediately after flowering and before new growth begins FS 1221 Remove the winter mulch from roses after the middle of the month FS 944 Follow Extensionrsquos fruit spray schedules FS112 101 115 113 114 and 116 Divide summer and fall blooming perennials Start celosia cosmos marigold annual phlox and zinnia seeds indoors at mid month (Apr) Sow hardy annual flowers like calendula clarkia larkspur and sweet pea Plant gladiolus corms every two weeks for continuous bloom Plant daylilies delphiniums painted daisies and phlox Remove spent flowers from spring flowering bulbs Fertilize with 5-10-10 at 2 pounds per 100 square

feet FS 1220 For earlier bloom of dahlias start tubers in 8rdquo to 10rdquo pots in April using commercial potting soil FS1153 Direct seed beets carrots leaf amp bibb lettuce swiss chard collards endive kohlrabi turnips and radish-

es FS 129 Start eggplant pepper and tomato seeds indoors FS787 amp 129 Plant bedding plants of cabbage and broccoli Harden-off or condition transplants prior to moving them to the garden FS 787 Plant strawberries rhubarb asparagus and small fruit plants as early in the month as possible Plant sections of certified disease-free potato seed tubers Apply dormant oil sprays for insect control when the temperature will be above freezing for at least 24

hours FS866 Prune clean repot and fertilize your houseplants Are those swarming insects termites or ants Can you tell the difference Fertilize established trees and shrubs FS031 Do not fertilizer newly planted trees or shrubs FS 376 Scope out a spot in the yard to start a compost pile If you already have one turn the compost pile and

keep it moist FS074 amp 811 Protect well-developed strawberry buds from frost injury by applying straw mulch when freezing tempera-

tures are forecast Research rain barrels to help save on water bills and protect plants during periods of drought FS 1140 Plan a rain garden for a low spot in your yard that will allow stormwater to infiltrate slowly into the ground

rather than running off into the nearest storm drain FS513 Control euonymus scale now before their hard shells forms Bulletin E 014 Plant a tree for Arbor Day


Garden tips for May

Water the lawn deeply applying a half to one inch of water at a time Your lawn needs one inch per week during dry periods FS 921

Apply broad-leaf herbicides to control weeds in the lawn FS119 Remove flowers from newly established strawberry plantings Let them become established this

year and form fruit next year FS 097 Remove seed stalks from rhubarb as soon as you see them Harvest rhubarb through early

June Remove unwanted suckers in raspberries when new shoots are about a foot tall Thin fruit on apple trees to 8rdquo apart about three weeks after their flower petals fall Lift and divide old chrysanthemum plants or set out new plants purchased or grown from cut-

tings Pinch back mums when they are about 6rdquo tall for bushier plants Continue to pinch back the mums until mid-July

Remove daffodil and tulip flowers as they fade Leave the foliage in place until it turns brown and dies Dig bulbs for storage after the leaves die FGS 1220

Plant dahlia and canna tubers mid to late May FS 1153 amp FS 1155 Time to plant caladium tubers impatiens coleus begonias and pentas in shady areas It is not too late to sow directly into the soil seeds of sunflower zinnia morning glory portulaca

marigold cosmos periwinkles and gourds Achimenes and other summer-flowering bulbs can also be planted in May

Tender annuals can be direct sown now but donrsquot delay Try your hand this year at impatiens or gaillardia from seed Definitely sow abundant amounts of zinnia seed of several varieties for bright color in the late summer Asters are wonderful too and make great long lasting cut flow-ers

Stake your flowers now They will be much easier to train Replace and replenish mulch materials in flower beds and shrub borders to conserve moisture

and reduce weed growth Prune spring-flowering shrubs after the flowers fade FS 1221 Prune climbing roses as they complete their spring bloom season Remove dead or weak wood

as needed FS 944 Harvest early plantings of radishes spinach and lettuce Harvest mature asparagus beds for 6 to 8 weeks only Once there is no threat of frost usually by mid-May plant tender plants such as tomatoes corn

and eggplant FS 129 Make successive plantings of beans and sweet corn to extend the harvest Check beans carrots cucurbits eggplant tomato for Two spotted Spider mites If you find them

wash mites off plants with a soap-and-water solution applied under enough pressure to break the webs FS 235

If you see pests on shrubs or plants eliminate them now If you arenrsquot familiar with the insect you see take it to the local Extension Center for identification

Pinch back the terminal growth on newly planted annual and perennial plants This will result in shorter more compact well branched plants with more flowers

Transplant on cloudy days and make sure you keep the delicate exposed roots of your seedlings and plants protected from drying out

Utilize vertical space for vine plants such as scarlet runner beans and gourds Move houseplants to a shady location outdoors when danger of frost has past usually mid-May

The soil in the pots will dry out faster outdoors so check it frequently Thin seedlings of early planted crops to spacing specified on seed packet or plant tag


Call 856451-2800 x4 ask for Pam Burton When calling to request a fact sheet refer to the Fact Sheet by FS or by name All fact sheets are free unless otherwise noted Fact Sheet 2 Brown Marmorated stink bug-a non-native insect in NJ Bulletin E 014 Pest Management for Trees Shrubs and Flowers on Homegrounds $300 Fact Sheet 20 Weed control around the home grounds Fact Sheet 3 How to fertilize shade trees Fact Sheet 58 Mulches for vegetable garden Fact Sheet 7 Backyard leaf composting Fact Sheet 9 Strawberries in the Home Garden Fact Sheet 98 Strawberries in the Home Garden II Fact Sheet 101 Bramble Pest Control Schedule for Home Gardens Fact Sheet 102 Your lawn and its care Fact Sheet 108 Renovating Your Lawn Fact Sheet 112 Apple Pest Control Schedule for New Jersey Home Orchards Fact Sheet 113 Peach and Nectarine Pest Control Schedule for New Jersey Home Orchards Fact Sheet 114 Pear Pest Control Schedule for New Jersey Home Orchards Fact Sheet 115 Cherry Pest Control Schedule for New Jersey Home Orchards Fact Sheet 116 Plum Pest Control Schedule for New Jersey Home Orchards Fact Sheet 117 Using leaf compost Fact Sheet 119 Weed control in home lawns Fact Sheet 129 Planning a vegetable garden Fact Sheet 214 Raspberries in the home Garden Fact Sheet NE221 Asparagus tips for the home gardener Bulletin E 233 Crabgrass and Goosegrass Control in Cool Season Turfgrass Fact Sheet 235 Two-spotted Spider Mites Fact Sheet 376 Transplanting Trees and Shrubs Fact Sheet 513 Rain Gardens Fact Sheet 523 Grow your own vegetable and flower seedlings Fact Sheet 584 Seeding Your Lawn Fact Sheet 626 Fertilizing the home vegetable garden Fact Sheet 633 Fertilizing the home lawn Fact Sheet 681 Varieties for NJ home vegetable gardens Fact Sheet 684 Turfgrass seed selection for NJ homes Fact Sheet 787 Starting Vegetable Seeds indoors Fact Sheet 797 Soil testing for home lawns and gardens Fact Sheet 811 Home Composting Fact Sheet 866 Using horticultural oils Fact Sheet 921 Conserving water on home landscapes in NJ Fact Sheet 944 Roses and their care Fact Sheet 1155 Cannas Fact Sheet 1140 Incorporating native plants in your residential landscape Fact Sheet 1153 Growing Dahlias Fact Sheet 1156 Keeping Geraniums Over Winter Fact Sheet 1163 Mail order vegetable seed sources for the NJ gardener Fact Sheet 1220 Spring Flowering Bulbs Fact Sheet 1221 Pruning Flowering Shrubs

Whatrsquos Growing On is prepared by Pam Burton Horticultural Assistant Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cumberland County

Sincerely

Salvatore S Mangiafico PhD Wesley L Kline PhD Agricultural Agent Agricultural Agent Environmental amp Resource Management Agent Vegetable amp Herb Production Internet Mangiaficonjaesrutgersedu Internet wklinenjaesrutgersedu

For important announcements concerning the Cumberland County Extension Center visit httpCumberlandnjaesrutgersedu

If you have any questions concerning the website please call our office at 856-451-2800 x1 for agriculture and

856-451-2800 x4 for Home Horticulture and Master Gardeners

Public Notification and Non-discrimination Statement Rutgers Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity program provider and employer Contact your

local Extension Office for information regarding special needs or accommodations Contact the State Extension Directors Office if you have concerns related to discrimination 848-932-3584


291 Morton Avenue


NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

US POSTAGE PAID

VINELAND NJ

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ldquoWHATrsquoS GROWING ONhelliprdquo

Butterflies

Host larval plants are less showy than the nectar plants however they do serve as an inte-gral part of the butterfly life cycle Host plants can provide food shelter camouflage and chemicals used for protection courtship and reproduction and are a vital component of a good butterfly gar-den design Dill and parsley are two herbs that the New Jerseyrsquos state butterfly the black swallow-tail use as host larval plants Plant plenty of both in your gardens so the black swallowtail larvae can eat it and you can too

In a butterfly garden nectar plants are showier than host larval plants and adult butterflies like to feed from purple red yellow orange or pink blossoms Flowers look best when planting in clus-ters and thatrsquos what attracts the butterflies as well Your garden will look itsrsquo best if there are blooms of varying height throughout the entire season

Butterflies are cold blooded so they need to be warm to fly choose plants that love full sun and plant your garden in a sunny location Add a few rocks for them to bask on in the sun Include some shelter for protection from windy days like a windscreen of flowering shrubs Finally add some wet sand or provide some puddles so the male butterflies can gift that to the females during the mating process

Please take some time to visit the Pollinator Garden at the Extension Education Center 291 Morton Ave Millville To learn more about butterflies come to the Monarch Teacher Network clas-ses on August 20th and 21st from 830 am until 400 pm each day The cost is a reasonable $9900

Rutgers Master Gardeners of Cumberland County will have several host larval and nectar plants for sale at the Wheaton Arts Eco Fair on May 5th including dill parsley beebalm blackeyed susans butterfly weed and coneflower

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Photo taken by Pam Burton at RCE


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Scien fic Name


Agastache

Monarda

Iris domes ca

Rudbeckia Hirta

Thunbergia

Asclepias tuberosa

Campanita

Cuphea ignea

Citrosa Geranium

Echinacea

Coreopsis



Gaillarda

Helianthus annuus



Dolichos lablab


Lobelia siphili ca


Asclepias incarnata

Asclepias syriaca

Ipomoea Alba

Ipomoea


Arachis hypogaea

Penstemon

Rudbeckia hirta

Salvia farinacea

Hibiscus coccineus

Margarita Shasta

Helianthus annuus


Common Name

Agastache

Agastache

Bee Balm

Blackberry Lilly

Black Eyed Susan


Bu erfly Weed

Cardinal Climber

Cigar Flower

Citronella


Coreopsis

Cup Plant

Evening Primrose

Gaillarda

Helianthus

Heliotrope

Rose Mallow

hyacinth bean vine

Joe Pye Weed

Lobelia

Mexican Sunflower

Milkweed

Milkweed

Moon Flower

Morning Glory

New England Aster

Peanut

Penstemon

Rudbeckia

Salvia

Scarlet Rose Mallow

Shasta Daisy

Sunflower

Yarrow

Cul var

Anise

Arizona Sunset

Bergamot

Matchmaker Pink

Early Sunrise

Arizona Red Shades

Common Sunflower

Deep Marine


Torch

Swamp Milkweed

Common Milkweed

Heavenly Blue

Jumbo

Rocky Mountain

Cappuccino


Alaska


Summer Berries


Fancy Plants







Water Conservation












Dates Topic Speaker











































































Garden tips for May























Sincerely








291 Morton Avenue



US POSTAGE PAID

VINELAND NJ

PERMIT NO 186


Leaf Compost












Signs of Spring




Mulch Mound Mania













Recipe for success




Bottle it




Herbs












Rutaceae Rue




Vegetables









nt li

stin

g of

the

Veg

etab

le amp

Her

bs th

at w

ill b

e

avai

labl

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the

2018

pla

nt s

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plants More listed

on Pg 8



Scien fic Name


Agastache

Monarda

Iris domes ca

Rudbeckia Hirta

Thunbergia

Asclepias tuberosa

Campanita

Cuphea ignea

Citrosa Geranium

Echinacea

Coreopsis



Gaillarda

Helianthus annuus



Dolichos lablab


Lobelia siphili ca


Asclepias incarnata

Asclepias syriaca

Ipomoea Alba

Ipomoea


Arachis hypogaea

Penstemon

Rudbeckia hirta

Salvia farinacea

Hibiscus coccineus

Margarita Shasta

Helianthus annuus


Common Name

Agastache

Agastache

Bee Balm

Blackberry Lilly

Black Eyed Susan


Bu erfly Weed

Cardinal Climber

Cigar Flower

Citronella


Coreopsis

Cup Plant

Evening Primrose

Gaillarda

Helianthus

Heliotrope

Rose Mallow

hyacinth bean vine

Joe Pye Weed

Lobelia

Mexican Sunflower

Milkweed

Milkweed

Moon Flower

Morning Glory

New England Aster

Peanut

Penstemon

Rudbeckia

Salvia

Scarlet Rose Mallow

Shasta Daisy

Sunflower

Yarrow

Cul var

Anise

Arizona Sunset

Bergamot

Matchmaker Pink

Early Sunrise

Arizona Red Shades

Common Sunflower

Deep Marine


Torch

Swamp Milkweed

Common Milkweed

Heavenly Blue

Jumbo

Rocky Mountain

Cappuccino


Alaska


Summer Berries


Fancy Plants







Water Conservation












Dates Topic Speaker











































































Garden tips for May























Sincerely








291 Morton Avenue



US POSTAGE PAID

VINELAND NJ

PERMIT NO 186


Signs of Spring




Mulch Mound Mania













Recipe for success




Bottle it




Herbs












Rutaceae Rue




Vegetables









nt li

stin

g of

the

Veg

etab

le amp

Her

bs th

at w

ill b

e

avai

labl

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the

2018

pla

nt s

ale



plants More listed

on Pg 8



Scien fic Name


Agastache

Monarda

Iris domes ca

Rudbeckia Hirta

Thunbergia

Asclepias tuberosa

Campanita

Cuphea ignea

Citrosa Geranium

Echinacea

Coreopsis



Gaillarda

Helianthus annuus



Dolichos lablab


Lobelia siphili ca


Asclepias incarnata

Asclepias syriaca

Ipomoea Alba

Ipomoea


Arachis hypogaea

Penstemon

Rudbeckia hirta

Salvia farinacea

Hibiscus coccineus

Margarita Shasta

Helianthus annuus


Common Name

Agastache

Agastache

Bee Balm

Blackberry Lilly

Black Eyed Susan


Bu erfly Weed

Cardinal Climber

Cigar Flower

Citronella


Coreopsis

Cup Plant

Evening Primrose

Gaillarda

Helianthus

Heliotrope

Rose Mallow

hyacinth bean vine

Joe Pye Weed

Lobelia

Mexican Sunflower

Milkweed

Milkweed

Moon Flower

Morning Glory

New England Aster

Peanut

Penstemon

Rudbeckia

Salvia

Scarlet Rose Mallow

Shasta Daisy

Sunflower

Yarrow

Cul var

Anise

Arizona Sunset

Bergamot

Matchmaker Pink

Early Sunrise

Arizona Red Shades

Common Sunflower

Deep Marine


Torch

Swamp Milkweed

Common Milkweed

Heavenly Blue

Jumbo

Rocky Mountain

Cappuccino


Alaska


Summer Berries


Fancy Plants







Water Conservation












Dates Topic Speaker











































































Garden tips for May























Sincerely








291 Morton Avenue



US POSTAGE PAID

VINELAND NJ

PERMIT NO 186











Recipe for success




Bottle it




Herbs












Rutaceae Rue




Vegetables









nt li

stin

g of

the

Veg

etab

le amp

Her

bs th

at w

ill b

e

avai

labl

e at

the

2018

pla

nt s

ale



plants More listed

on Pg 8



Scien fic Name


Agastache

Monarda

Iris domes ca

Rudbeckia Hirta

Thunbergia

Asclepias tuberosa

Campanita

Cuphea ignea

Citrosa Geranium

Echinacea

Coreopsis



Gaillarda

Helianthus annuus



Dolichos lablab


Lobelia siphili ca


Asclepias incarnata

Asclepias syriaca

Ipomoea Alba

Ipomoea


Arachis hypogaea

Penstemon

Rudbeckia hirta

Salvia farinacea

Hibiscus coccineus

Margarita Shasta

Helianthus annuus


Common Name

Agastache

Agastache

Bee Balm

Blackberry Lilly

Black Eyed Susan


Bu erfly Weed

Cardinal Climber

Cigar Flower

Citronella


Coreopsis

Cup Plant

Evening Primrose

Gaillarda

Helianthus

Heliotrope

Rose Mallow

hyacinth bean vine

Joe Pye Weed

Lobelia

Mexican Sunflower

Milkweed

Milkweed

Moon Flower

Morning Glory

New England Aster

Peanut

Penstemon

Rudbeckia

Salvia

Scarlet Rose Mallow

Shasta Daisy

Sunflower

Yarrow

Cul var

Anise

Arizona Sunset

Bergamot

Matchmaker Pink

Early Sunrise

Arizona Red Shades

Common Sunflower

Deep Marine


Torch

Swamp Milkweed

Common Milkweed

Heavenly Blue

Jumbo

Rocky Mountain

Cappuccino


Alaska


Summer Berries


Fancy Plants







Water Conservation












Dates Topic Speaker











































































Garden tips for May























Sincerely








291 Morton Avenue



US POSTAGE PAID

VINELAND NJ

PERMIT NO 186


Herbs












Rutaceae Rue




Vegetables









nt li

stin

g of

the

Veg

etab

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Her

bs th

at w

ill b

e

avai

labl

e at

the

2018

pla

nt s

ale



plants More listed

on Pg 8



Scien fic Name


Agastache

Monarda

Iris domes ca

Rudbeckia Hirta

Thunbergia

Asclepias tuberosa

Campanita

Cuphea ignea

Citrosa Geranium

Echinacea

Coreopsis



Gaillarda

Helianthus annuus



Dolichos lablab


Lobelia siphili ca


Asclepias incarnata

Asclepias syriaca

Ipomoea Alba

Ipomoea


Arachis hypogaea

Penstemon

Rudbeckia hirta

Salvia farinacea

Hibiscus coccineus

Margarita Shasta

Helianthus annuus


Common Name

Agastache

Agastache

Bee Balm

Blackberry Lilly

Black Eyed Susan


Bu erfly Weed

Cardinal Climber

Cigar Flower

Citronella


Coreopsis

Cup Plant

Evening Primrose

Gaillarda

Helianthus

Heliotrope

Rose Mallow

hyacinth bean vine

Joe Pye Weed

Lobelia

Mexican Sunflower

Milkweed

Milkweed

Moon Flower

Morning Glory

New England Aster

Peanut

Penstemon

Rudbeckia

Salvia

Scarlet Rose Mallow

Shasta Daisy

Sunflower

Yarrow

Cul var

Anise

Arizona Sunset

Bergamot

Matchmaker Pink

Early Sunrise

Arizona Red Shades

Common Sunflower

Deep Marine


Torch

Swamp Milkweed

Common Milkweed

Heavenly Blue

Jumbo

Rocky Mountain

Cappuccino


Alaska


Summer Berries


Fancy Plants







Water Conservation












Dates Topic Speaker











































































Garden tips for May























Sincerely








291 Morton Avenue



US POSTAGE PAID

VINELAND NJ

PERMIT NO 186



Scien fic Name


Agastache

Monarda

Iris domes ca

Rudbeckia Hirta

Thunbergia

Asclepias tuberosa

Campanita

Cuphea ignea

Citrosa Geranium

Echinacea

Coreopsis



Gaillarda

Helianthus annuus



Dolichos lablab


Lobelia siphili ca


Asclepias incarnata

Asclepias syriaca

Ipomoea Alba

Ipomoea


Arachis hypogaea

Penstemon

Rudbeckia hirta

Salvia farinacea

Hibiscus coccineus

Margarita Shasta

Helianthus annuus


Common Name

Agastache

Agastache

Bee Balm

Blackberry Lilly

Black Eyed Susan


Bu erfly Weed

Cardinal Climber

Cigar Flower

Citronella


Coreopsis

Cup Plant

Evening Primrose

Gaillarda

Helianthus

Heliotrope

Rose Mallow

hyacinth bean vine

Joe Pye Weed

Lobelia

Mexican Sunflower

Milkweed

Milkweed

Moon Flower

Morning Glory

New England Aster

Peanut

Penstemon

Rudbeckia

Salvia

Scarlet Rose Mallow

Shasta Daisy

Sunflower

Yarrow

Cul var

Anise

Arizona Sunset

Bergamot

Matchmaker Pink

Early Sunrise

Arizona Red Shades

Common Sunflower

Deep Marine


Torch

Swamp Milkweed

Common Milkweed

Heavenly Blue

Jumbo

Rocky Mountain

Cappuccino


Alaska


Summer Berries


Fancy Plants







Water Conservation












Dates Topic Speaker











































































Garden tips for May























Sincerely








291 Morton Avenue



US POSTAGE PAID

VINELAND NJ

PERMIT NO 186


Fancy Plants







Water Conservation












Dates Topic Speaker











































































Garden tips for May























Sincerely








291 Morton Avenue



US POSTAGE PAID

VINELAND NJ

PERMIT NO 186


Water Conservation












Dates Topic Speaker











































































Garden tips for May























Sincerely








291 Morton Avenue



US POSTAGE PAID

VINELAND NJ

PERMIT NO 186

ldquoWHATrsquoS GROWING ONhelliprdquo Page11





Dates Topic Speaker











































































Garden tips for May























Sincerely








291 Morton Avenue



US POSTAGE PAID

VINELAND NJ

PERMIT NO 186




























































Garden tips for May























Sincerely








291 Morton Avenue



US POSTAGE PAID

VINELAND NJ

PERMIT NO 186




Sincerely








291 Morton Avenue



US POSTAGE PAID

VINELAND NJ

PERMIT NO 186







291 Morton Avenue



US POSTAGE PAID

VINELAND NJ

PERMIT NO 186

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