NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The next episode of the popular RU Ready 2 Garden webinar series will be this Thursday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m. This week’s episode titled Irrigation Options for the Home Gardener will be hosted by Bill Hlubik, Rutgers Extension and special guest Brendo Pearsall coordinator of Rutgers Beginner Farmer program
Time: April 15, 6:30 pm, 2021Â 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Live on WebEx.
Register for the FREE program here! Â
http://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Government/Departments/BDE/Pages/RUReady2Garden.aspxÂ
Irrigation Options for the Home Gardener
Brendon Pearsall will offer garden hacks and irrigation solutions for people who hate watering.
- Budget options for irrigation
- Basics of running irrigation lines, mulches and accessories
- Drip irrigation vs. PVC pipes
- Understanding irrigation components for the garden
Instructors and Hosts:Â
Bill Hlubik is an Agricultural Agent and Professor with Rutgers Cooperative Extension, NJAES, Rutgers, the State University. Bill has 30 years of experience in the production, research and marketing of specialty crops. He teaches Sustainable Agriculture and Starting a Small Farm classes for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and has been farming with his family for over 35 years. william.hlubik@rutgers.eduBrendon Pearsall is a highly skilled craftsman who holds a degree in Agricultural Science and is currently the Program Coordinator for the Rutgers Beginner Farmer program.Â
Past episodes of the webcast can be found at  https://tinyurl.com/rcevids
Many more Rutgers Cooperative Extension resources on your home, lawn and garden can be found at      https://njaes.rutgers.edu/home-lawn-garden/