Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County’s annual Spring Plant Expo and Garden Market, one of the most celebrated events of the year, will be Saturday, May 6 from 9am to 2pm at the Mercer Educational Gardens, 431A Federal City Road, Hopewell Township, on the grounds of Mercer County Stables. The event is held rain or shine! Parking is on site and free.
This year’s Expo will feature the much sought after home-grown perennials, trees, and shrubs from the gardens of Rutgers Master Gardeners and a garden market with select vendors. This year’s vendors are Steven Kristoph Nursery, Millstone Township; Shannon’s Nursery, Doylestown, Pa.; Byrne Farm Market, Wrightstown; and Chickadee Creek Farm, Pennington. Additionally, the Master Gardeners are excited to announce the addition of a new vendor, Moon Shot Farm of East Windsor.
Meet these select growers and purchase a wide variety of native plants, woody ornamentals, perennials, annuals, tomatoes, veggies, herbs and cut flowers. Plan to arrive early for the best selection! Rutgers Master Gardeners will be on hand to help you choose the right plant for the right place and answer all your questions. Visit www.mgofmc.org for more information on vendors, a home-grown plant inventory, plant resources, and other sale details.
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County is a volunteer educational outreach program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Master Gardeners participate in many volunteer programs throughout the County. For home gardening, plant, turf or insect questions, you can visit our Helpline office at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County, Monday through Friday, and speak with a Rutgers Master Gardener volunteer. You can also call us, (609) 989-6853, or send us an email [email protected]. Visit our website at www.mgofmc.org for Helpline hours and more information.
