Rutgers Master Gardeners of Union County, NJ

Trained volunteers sharing research-based gardening help with Union County since 1987, a program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County.

Garden Helpline winter hours: Mondays 10 AM–12 PM, Wednesdays 10 AM–2 PM, Fridays 10 AM–12 PM. Call 908-654-9852 or email mastergardeners@ucnj.org.
Master Gardener assisting with helpline resources at Wild Earth Fest.

Get Gardening Help

Get gardening help from our Helpline, follow us on social media, and find the right person to contact.

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Visit the Gardens

Explore 24 themed garden plots at Watchung Reservation.

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Events

Spring Garden Fair & Plant Sale and more.

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Master Gardener helping visitors at the Spring Garden Fair.

Become a Master Gardener

Training and volunteering with Rutgers.

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“The Master Gardeners program provides Union County residents with new opportunities to build their knowledge and apply their skills to help educate, engage and beautify our community. The Commissioner Board is proud to support this unique volunteer program and we are happy to see it return in 2022.”

– Union County Commissioner Board Chair Rebecca Williams

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