The Spring Garden Fair showcases a wide variety of vegetable transplants, native and ornamental perennials, annual flowers, and houseplants for sale. Home gardeners can seek advice on insect and plant problems at the Master Gardener Garden Helpline and Square Foot Gardening demonstration tables. Homeowners can visit the Union County Bureau of Mosquito Control for tips and techniques to eliminate mosquito-breeding areas in their property. The 4-H Master Tree Stewards will host a children’s activity, and visitors are invited to explore the 24 themed garden beds situated in the Demonstration Garden.

This free event will be held rain or shine on May 18^th. Visitors are advised that all sales are cash or checks only, and are recommended to bring a small wagon to transport their purchases. Service animals are welcome, but pets will not be allowed. Free parking is available throughout the Trailside Nature and Science Center parking lot and the Scout Camping Area in the Watchung Reservation.