Rutgers Master Gardener Program
Rutgers Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who assist Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) Cooperative Extension in its mission to deliver horticulture programs and information to the general public. Anyone with an interest in gardening and a commitment to volunteer service can become a Rutgers Master Gardener. No previous education or training in horticulture is required.
Rutgers Master Gardeners use their skills in a variety of areas, including:
- Gardening demonstrations
- Telephone Helpline and Plant Clinics
- Community and youth gardening
- Horticultural therapy
- Information booths at county fairs and other public events
- Research assistance at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- Harvesting and packing food for the hungry
Find Information Below For Your County:
Morris County
The Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline is staffed from April through October, Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and can be reached at rcehelpline@co.morris.nj.us or 973-285-8305. To learn more about the program, contact Dave Los at 973.285.8307 or email at dlos@co.morris.nj.us. Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Morris County is located at County Building 550 West Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07963. For more information logon to morris.njaes.rutgers.edu.
Somerset County
The Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline is open to the general public and is staffed March through October. Hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and can be reached at rcemastergardener@co.somerset.nj.us or 908-526-6293. To learn more about the program visit njaes.rutgers.edu/master-gardeners/.
Union County
The Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline is open to the general public and is staffed year-round. April through November hours are, Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 1 p.m. and can be reached at mastergardeners@ucnj.org or 908-654-9852. To learn more about the program visit njaes.rutgers.edu/master-gardeners/.
