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RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ON THE RADIO For agriculture news and horticultural tips, listen to me, Pam Burton, on the RCE Agricultural Program on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday on SNJ Today 99.9 FM announcing local workshops, seminars, and horticultural tips.

Volume 21 Number 3 Fall 2018 Edition Published Quarterly

Cooperative Extension of Cumberland County

Extension Education Center Phone: 856-451-2800

291 Morton Avenue Fax: 856-451-4206

Millville, NJ 08332-9791

www.njaes.rutgers.edu/extension

Pam’s Garden Gab Fall 2018

I’ve lived in Cumberland County for over 35 years as an adult and have heard people lament the downsides of the county citing examples and statis-tics. And while, yes, I will admit there are negatives about living here, Sal Mangiafico, Agriculture Agent, and I have discussed several times many of the positives to Cumberland County. Rutgers Bulletin E337, Marketing 101 For Your Agritourism Business, defines agritourism as “…Agritourism is the business of establishing farms as travel destinations for educational and rec-reational purposes…” and provides a breakdown of examples of common agritourism activities (see examples below).

On-farm direct-to-consumer sales of agricultural products (e.g., pick-yourown produce, U-cut Christmas trees, on-farm markets, community sup-ported agriculture).

Educational tourism (e.g., school tours, winery tours, farm work experi-ences).

Entertainment (e.g., hay rides, corn mazes, petting zoos, haunted barns). Accommodations (e.g., birthday parties, picnicking, bed & breakfasts). Outdoor recreation (e.g., horseback riding, hunting, fishing, hiking, bird

watching).

Based on this definition, Cumberland County offers examples of most, if not all, of the above, plus a few ecotourism opportunities, such as kayaking and sailing. Recently, a Master Gardener put together a list of 24 places she had kayaked in that are either in Cumberland County or easily accessible to Cum-berland County! Plus, not too many counties can say they have a lighthouse located within their county limits or the very real opportunity to see eagles in their natural habitat. So, next time a person complains about Cumberland County, think twice about the bounty that we do have to offer!

And so it goes, Pam Burton


1915-2018

Rutgers on the Radio 1

Pam’s Garden Gab 1

Greenwich Artisans Faire 2

Leaf Mulch 3

Turf Talk 3

Weeds and Seeds 4-5

Roasted Tomatoes Recipe 5

2018 Award of Excellence 6

Diagnostics 7-8

Fun Fall Facts 9-10

Garden Division 11

Creatures and Critters 12

Calendar of Events 13

Gardening Tips for September 14

Gardening Tips for October 15

Gardening Tips for November 16

Available Fact Sheets 17

Inside this issue:

Rutgers Cooperative Extension 100 Years of Service in Cumberland County

Attachments:

Floral Design Workshops Make and Take—Wreath

Making Spotted Lantern Fly

“WHAT’S GROWING ON…”

47th Annual Artisans’ Faire and Marketplace

Rutgers Master Gardeners of Cumberland County will be at the 2018 47th Annual Artisans’ Faire

and Marketplace in Greenwich on Saturday, September 29th with the interactive Butterfly Tent, chil-

dren’s education stations and “Helpline on the Road” where Master Gardeners can help answer

your home garden questions. The event is held

on the grounds of the Gibbon House, located at

960 Ye Greate Street, Greenwich and the hours

are Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 5

p.m. and Sunday, September 30 from 10 a.m. to

4 p.m. Admission is $5, with children under 12

free. Other featured events include the Wheaton

Arts Glass Blowers, Antique Bicycles plus 90 ven-

dors, artisans, crafts people and historical dis-

plays.

The 47th Annual Artisans’ Faire and Marketplace

also features:

Saturday:

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. British Invasion Car

Show

1:00 p.m. Masonic Tea Burning Celebration

Sunday:

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. American Classic Car Show – Selected Cars from 1910 to 1980

Butterfly Tent with Master Gardeners

Helpline on the Road


Leaf Mulch

Rutgers Fact Sheet 117, Using Leaf Compost, states that …”Leaf compost can also be used as an organic mulch on

the surface of soil in place of peatmoss or straw…” If you live in the woods, this is great news! Once the leaf com-

post is ready to use, spread 2 – 3 inches of mulch around deciduous shrubs and trees, vegetables, and flower beds.

Shallow-rooted acid loving plants can take about 3-4 inches of leaf mulch. The leaf mulch has a pleasant appear-

ance and can serve many of the same functions as other mulches including reduction of rain runoff, soil temperature

control, and a reduction in weeds. Leaf mulch also helps increase the biological activity of earthworms and other soil

organisms and can help prevent soil spattering on leaves, flowers, or fruits such as strawberries.

Turf Talk

Rutgers Fact Sheet FS 740, Thatch Removal Management in Tur, recommends thatch removal of cool season grasses

such as Kentucky Bluegrass be done in September. Note that this Fact Sheet emphasizes “Leaf clippings contribute

very little to thatch buildup and should be returned to the lawn rather than bagged”. Before dethatching, lower your cut-

ting height to 1 ½ or 2 inches to aid in the removal of thatch debris. Thatch removal can be done by hand raking, using

a dethatcher or vertical mowing machinery. Soil that is moist, but not wet will give the best results if using

machinery.

A client called regarding the use of zoysiagrass in her lawn. Rutgers Fact Sheet 521, Zoysiagrass Lawns in New Jer-

sey; details the advantages and the disadvantages of a lawn of zoysiagrass, guidelines for where it is most useful, a

listing of winter hardy varieties and recommendations on how to establish and maintain a zoysiagrass lawn. For those

people who are not fans of zoysiagrass, this fact sheet offers a section on the elimination of zoysiagrass as well. Part of

the decision making process is a personal preference on its brown winter color and a familiarization with zoysiagrass

during the different seasons of the year.


Weeds and Seeds

Hyacinth Bean Vine When you think of fall colors you normally don’t consider purple, but the Hyacinth Bean vine could change your mind. This stunner blooms mid-summer through early fall with gorgeous purple flowers, followed by purple pods. It’s a fast-growing annual that can actually grow 20 inches in one sea-son. If put on a trellis it can be a real show stopper. It requires rich well-drained soil in full sun, and can be a bit picky about finding a spot it likes, but keep trying – it’s so worth it. You can save the seeds to grow next year, but they do like a 24 hour soaking before planting. http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/sceneba33.html https://www.uaex.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/hyacinth-bean-10-03-08.aspx Seed Gathering

Seeds can be gathered and saved from many annual flowers, in-cluding alyssum, calendula, cosmos, marigold, sunflower, sweet pea, lupine, coreopsis, and zinnias. When the seed structure dries and turns brown cut the flower stalks below the lowest flower and put them in a paper bag head first. Keep the bag in a warm dry area with good circulation until the heads start to shatter…usually one to two weeks. Break open the seed pods or rub the heads between your hands to loosen the seeds. Separate the larger pieces of lefto-ver pods and flower structures and then winnow the seeds from the rest of the other pieces of plant debris.

https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/2750e/ http://cesanluisobispo.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Saving_Seeds27881.pdf

Milkweed seed If you are joining the cause to save the monarchs and have harvested milkweed seed, keep in mind they do need to go through stratification, or a period of cold, to germinate. You can do this in 2 ways. One is to moisten peat moss and add your seeds then store in your crisper of the refrigerator for at least 3 weeks and up to 3 months. The second way is to sow the seeds directly into the soil in the fall, planting them about ¼ inch deep. Mark the area so you remember where you’ve planted them. Don’t be discouraged if not all come up, as they can be difficult to germinate. http://monarchlab.org/biology-and-research/monarch-rearing/finding-collecting-and-growing-milkweed http://kenosha.uwex.edu/2016/03/04/10402/ http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw/eb284/entry_8596/


Weeds and Seeds Sunflower

A question came into the helpline of when do I harvest my sunflowers? The first step is to cover the heads with a paper bag or cheesecloth so that the critters can’t get to the seeds. Watch for the sunflowers to turn yellow and flop over, basically looking like they are dead. At that point, cut the seed head about 12 inches below the flower and in one to four days the seeds should readily fall from the seed head. You can help this along by rubbing the seed head to loosen the seeds, which can be stored in a sealed container in a dry spot.

https://design.ncsu.edu/nli/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Harvesting-and-eating-sunflower-seeds2.pdf https://extension.illinois.edu/hortihints/0108c.html

Indian Corn There are different types of corn and the traditional multi-colored decorative Indian corn is known as flint corn. The kernels have a soft starch surrounded by a hard starch which is hard and tough like flint, hence the name. The kernels dry slowly and it does not spoil as quickly as some other types of corn. Indian corn was used by native americans as a food source, but now is known mostly for its’ decorative purposes. Again, unlike other types of corn the husks are left on the indian corn when harvesting and add a rustic look to the fall display. However, mice love the kernels so if you try to store Indian Corn for use next year, make certain you keep it in an animal-proof container. http://extension.psu.edu/plants/master-gardener/counties/lackawanna/news/2015/indian-corn http://wimastergardener.org/article/indian-corn/

Roasted Tomato Recipe

Tomatoes are loaded with nutrients that are part of a healthy diet. Use fresh tomatoes for this reci-pe, but as you plan family meals consider using tomatoes in all forms; fresh, frozen and canned. Ingredients Fresh plum tomatoes, as many as you like! Salt Pepper Dried Oregano Preparation Steps 1. Rinse tomatoes, pat dry with paper towels, then, cut in half lengthwise. Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt, then turn cut side down on a baking sheet covered with paper towels. Allow the tomatoes to stand for 1 hour to allow excess moisture to be extracted. After 1 hour remove and discard the pa-per towels. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 3. Arrange the tomato halves in a single layer, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt, pepper & dried oregano. 4. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. The finished product will be very tasty and packed with sweet tomato flavor. Enjoy immediately after roasting, or save to add to a salad, use as a side dish, or use in making tomato soup. https://njaes.rutgers.edu/fchs/recipes/recipe.php?Roasted-Tomatoes


2018 Award of Excellence

Each year an Award of Excellence is presented by each county to an individual and as a team to honor the

volunteers for their dedication and commitment to bringing non-biased research based education to the

public. Rutgers Master Gardeners of Cumberland County congratulate this year’s honorees!

Individual award: Susan McKenna, can be described as an idea person. She combines an in-depth

knowledge of plants and an upbeat attitude. Susan serves on the Butterfly Team, Helpline on the Road,

Hospitality Team, Speakers Bureau, and Steering Committee, and she can always be counted on to help

out at workshops and events. Susan has taught several Master Gardener classes and workshops, including

Landscaping, Flower Gardening, Planting an Herb Garden Make and Take, Vermiposting and Home

Composting. The Speakers’ Bureau topics she enjoys are Raised Beds, Benefits of Gardening, and the

Gardens of Ireland as Therapy.

Susan shines as the Team Leader for the Butterfly Pollinator Garden, where she puts her ideas and plant

knowledge to excellent use. Her long-term goals include making the garden wheelchair accessible as well

as an educational destination for Cumberland County residents, schools and organizations. The garden is

designed for easy replication in home landscaping.

Team Award: The Horticulture Enrichment Team at the Veterans Home in Vineland was started in 2013

by Suzanne Cavanaugh who remained the leader of the program until she passed away in 2017. This

years’ team award is dedicated in her honor. While active, Suzanne stated “…I like working in the pro-

gram because it gives me an opportunity to thank the vets for their service. The vets like meeting with us

because it gives them a chance to socialize and to talk about their past in the service…”. Other team

members expressed “…It is a gift to work at the veterans home with the vets and the members of their

families who sacrificed much to serve and to safeguard our country. Our visit often includes personal sto-

ries, sometimes sad, and laughter and sharing. ..”. Suzanne’s calm spirit is deeply missed and the Team

has continued the monthly horticulture enrichment program in Suzanne’s memory


Diagnostics Anemone

A client brought in a specimen which was identified as an Anemone hybrid. The culti-var Honorine Jobert’, which is an old garden hybrid, was selected as the Perennial Plant Association’s Perennial of the Year in 2016. It brings late summer to early fall blooms into the garden which are white clusters of showy flowers seemingly floating high above their wiry stems. It’s these long stems that make them perfect for cut flow-er arrangements. They also prove to be a late-in-the-season pollinator plant for bees and butterflies, and the striking white of the flowers are perfect for a moonlight garden. https://wimastergardener.org/article/anemone-honorine-jobert/

Stinkhorn Fungus Among Us

A client brought in an elongated reddish thing with some goo on top that had an awful aroma and he said it was growing out of the mulch under his dogwood tree. Sure enough it was a stinkhorn fungus which is not sur-prising given the wet and humid conditions we have experienced this summer. There are no chemical control methods for these fungi, but for-tunately they do not cause plant disease. If you want a management con-trol you can remove the hardwood bark mulch and replace it with pine needles or pine mulch for next year.

http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/hot_topics/2008/11stinkhorns.html http://blog-yard-garden-news.extension.umn.edu/2010/08/fungus-among-us.html Cardinal Flower

A client asked “What is the name of that wonderful late season red flower I see when I kayak?” I requested a picture and sure enough it was the tall herbaceous perennial Cardinal flower, Lobelia cardinalis. Cardinal flower, aptly named, has bright scarlet red flowers that provide a punch of color along the lake beds. From where it grows, you can tell it likes wet conditions and it acts as a wonderful nectar plant attracting large bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Moisture loving ferns like cinnamon fern are recommended companion plants.

http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scenea5db.html https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/cardinal-flower Elephant Ears

A client asked what to do with elephant ears, Colocasia, over winter. These specimen plants, grown for their very large and showy leaves, add a touch of tropics to your homescape. Let the frost kill the plant and then bring in the tubers for overwintering. Brush off the soil, but don’t wash them because they might rot. Store them in a frost free- cool dry place. You can pot them up in February to prepare for spring replanting.

https://extension.umd.edu/learn/featured-plants-elephant-ears https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/_images/programs/hgic/Publications/HG105_Overwintering_%20Tropical_Plants.pdf


Diagnostics Cont. Mile-A-Minute

A client came in with a specimen of a vine with lovely blue berries, which were identified as the berries of the Mile-a-minute vine, Polygonum per-foliatum. Mile-a-minute vine is an exotic invasive vine from Asia that grows extremely quickly, as in 6 to 12 inches per day under optimal con-ditions. Unfortunately, left unchecked they can crowd out most or all na-tive species. The blue berries and or seeds can stay viable for 6 years and can be spread by birds for long distances. If you notice any, they can be pulled by hand, but watch for thorns. The NJ Department of Agri-

culture is cooperating with the US Forest Service and the University of Delaware in the development of a colony of tiny weevils, that feed specifically on Mile-a-minute weed, which could be established in the US. https://extension.umd.edu/learn/winning-war-mile-minute-and-kudzu http://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/pi/prog/biological.html#5

Wound Dressings A client asked what kind of paint should be used to cover pruning cuts. Rutgers Fact Sheet FS 1221, Pruning Flowering Shrubs, recommends that wound dressing or paint not be used on pruning cuts. They do not prevent decay or aid in healing. In fact it has been found that wound dressings may interfere with wound closure by trapping moisture and in-creasing the possibility of decay. Wound dressings can prohibit the cal-lous of the tree to form which can eventually expose the tree to patho-gens. Let the tree use its’ own mechanisms to heal and deter the spread

of organisms, insects and disease. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension; http://essmextension.tamu.edu/treecarekit/index.php/after-the-storm/tree-damage-and-hazard-assessment/tree-wounds/ University of Arizona Cooperative Extension; http://ag.arizona.edu/yavapai/anr/hort/byg/archive/woundsealants.html

Castor Bean Plant

A client came in with a very large red-veined leaf and a stalk of reddish soft spiny flower fruits. Upon research it was identified as a Castor Bean plant, Ricinus Communis. The client did bring in a small leaf and ex-plained that was the size of the leaf when she bought the plant. Rapid growing Castor bean plants are showy and bold and are often grown as ornamentals in gardens, mixed with other exotic looking plants such as elephants ear. However, it is not recommended to allow the Castor Bean plant to go to seed due to the poisonous nature of the seed which

contains ricin. One seed can kill a child and can render an adult very sick. https://www.uaex.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/castor-bean.aspx http://poisonousplants.ansci.cornell.edu/toxicagents/ricin.html


Fun Fall Facts

If you have ever wondered why a pie is round, it seems that colonial women used to stretch scarce ingredients by literally “cutting corners” with a round pan, which also allowed the pie to be cut into many wedge-shaped pieces. Also, the term “upper crust” was born as the result of pie baking. In an era of early America where the economy was hard and supplies were difficult to get, only the wealthy could af-ford enough ingredients for both upper and lower crusts in a pie. Thus upper crust came to be known as the “high society”.

https://aufsi.auburn.edu/thanksgiving/pumpkin-2/ The origin of the jack-o-lantern dates back to Celtic times when burning lumps of coal were used to illuminate carved turnips or gourds. On the most magical night of the year they were set on porches and in windows with a dual purpose to welcome deceased loved ones and protect the home against malevolent spirits. When the European settlers arrive in America, they found pumpkins to be much easier to carve than turnips or gourds and larger in size! Pumpkin carving has evolved into quite an art these days with ideas galore available online and plenty of contests to en-ter your artwork. http://www.pumpkincarving101.com/pumpkin_carving_history.html

If you’ve ever carved a pumpkin and had that experience of the gooey insides filled with seeds, did you wonder how that evolved into a tradi-tional pumpkin pie? The pumpkin pie as we now know it actually start-ed out when early colonists sliced off the top of the pumpkin, removed the seeds and filled the insides with milk, honey and spices. The pump-kin was then baked in hot ashes. Strangely enough, it seems that while pumpkin pie is very popular in the United States and Canada it is hardly ever served in other parts of the world. More’s the pity to them as they don’t know what they are missing!

http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/fall12/gonzalez_a/history.html https://aufsi.auburn.edu/thanksgiving/pumpkin-2/

Did you know that the earliest known scarecrows were human beings that would scare away unwanted trespassers? Some 3000 years ago, Egyptian farmers hid in the fields to trap quail that were eating their wheat crops. Fast forward to medieval England when young boys called birdscarers would scare the birds out of crops. It’s also known that several Indian tribes patrolled their tribal fields scaring birds away and the early colonists of America would take turns at nightwatch to protect their cornfields. As fields got bigger, the human scarecrows evolved into what we now think of as the modern day scarecrow where some are really just for fun and not so scary after all!

http://www.clover.okstate.edu/fourh/aitc/lessons/intermed/scarecro.pdf


Fun Fall Facts Cont.

The first official thanksgiving was shared in 1621 between the Wampanoag Indians and the Plymouth colonists. Most of us conjure up thoughts of a tradi-tional turkey and accoutrements. However, in reality the first thanksgiving buffet is believed to have included such delicacies as eel, clams and lobster along with deer, ducks, swan and goose. The vegetables were reportedly a bit more like what we see on the table in the 21st century and may have included peas, onions, beans, radishes and carrots. Most 21st century traditional thanksgiving tables will have some sort of cranberry sauce as a buffet choice. However, cranberries would have been on the table of the first thanksgiving in a

different form since it would have required too much sugar to prepare a sauce. Most likely, the Wampanoag native Americans would have brought dried cranberries that may have been eaten in a compote with a touch of honey or maple syrup. It would have tasted more savory than sweet like the cranberry sauce we are used to on our tables now.

http://outlook.monmouth.edu/index.php/features/59-volume-86-fall-2014-spring-2015/2919-thanksgiving-traditions-how-the-times-have-changed http://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/story-four-thanksgiving-ingredients http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/fall09/shaw_a/history.html

In this season of apples, everyone has their favorite variety. But, did you know, an apple has 5 grams of fiber and are fat, sodium and cholesterol free and a medium apple contains only about 80 calories while helping to lower blood pressure and help with cardiovascular health. No wonder we say an apple a day keeps the Doctor away! It takes the energy from 50 leaves to produce one apple and 25% of an apples’ volume is air which is why they float. The largest apple picked weighed three pounds which would have been hard to use for bobbing for apples. The game of apple-bobbing began as a Celtic New Year’s tradition for trying to deter-mine one’s future spouse. I’m not sure what the rules were, but it still remains a fun game!

https://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2012/paukert_ryan/facts.htm

The early colonists didn’t have stores to purchase dye lots, so instead they learned how to extract pigments from roots, nuts, berries and flowers and created the process that would bring some color into their lives. A few exam-ples of the plants they used are onion skins, marigold blossoms, tansy, soli-dago, walnuts, cosmos, pokeberry and sunflowers.

https://www.ndsu.edu/pubweb/chiwonlee/plsc211/student%20papers/articles04/petra%20Guenthner-Johnson/dyes.html https://www.k-state.edu/atid-sustainability/Student%20Pages/Natural_Dye.html https://www.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/monographs/fms_dye.pdf


Garden Division Ornamental Grasses

When you make the decision to plant wonderful ornamental grasses keep in mind that they can be daunting to divide due to their tough and vigorous root systems. Management prac-tices include division in the fall of the grasses every 3 to 4 years, while they are more manageable and not overgrown. Even then, you may need to resort to using a pruning saw, a shovel or an ax to cut the crown into sections. Hosing off the soil from the roots can make the roots easier to separate. Re-plant the clumps promptly, never allowing them to dry out! https://extension.psu.edu/dividing-perennials

https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/_images/programs/hgic/Publications/HG99%20Dividing%20Herbaceous%20Perennials.pdf http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/landscape/flowers/hgic1178.html

Perennials

Mid-September through mid-October is the recommended time to divide spring and summer blooming herbaceous per-ennials allowing for about 6 weeks of root growth before the ground freezes. When the plant is not in bloom the energy of the plant can go to leaf and root growth. To prepare for divi-sion water in the plants a day or two before the task and make certain you have an area prepared to plant the new divisions. Cut the stems and foliage back to about 6 inches from the ground. Use a spading fork on all four sides of the plant to make certain you get the entire clump out of the ground. https://extension.psu.edu/dividing-perennials

https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/_images/programs/hgic/Publications/HG99%20Dividing%20Herbaceous%20Perennials.pdf

Division of Peonies Fall is the best time for planting or dividing peonies. General-ly speaking, herbaceous peonies can be left for a long period without division. When planting the tuber, be sure the tuber has three to five eyes on it which will be pinkish or reddish in color. Take care to be certain that the tips of the eyes are no deeper than one inch below the soil surface or you will be dis-appointed when your peony fails to bloom. For herbaceous peonies cut the stems down to the soil surface and discard the foliage for disease control.

http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/landscape/flowers/hgic1170.html https://www.uvm.edu/pss/ppp/pubs/oh58.htm


Creatures and Critters

Yellow Garden Spider

At the end of summer the black and yellow garden spider weaves its’ web in our gardens. The mere thought of spiders can send some shaking in their boots but they can make a fascinating study in the weaving of their complex webs. The female builds a web that includes elements akin to human engineering such as bridge lines, scaffolding, hubs or spokes of a wheel and a heavy zigzagging be-lieved to be for structural stability, to attract prey or to prevent birds from flying through the web. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/beneficials/beneficial-24_spider_blackandyellow_argiope.htm

Wheel Bug

We received a picture of an insect and with entomologist Joe Mahar’s ex-pertise, it was identified as a wheel bug. He warned us to tell the person not to pick it up, as they could receive a nasty bite! Further research describes the bite as extremely painful, even worse than a bee, wasp or hornet sting. The site of injury will often be numb for several days or can become hot to the touch. A hard core may occur, eventually leaving a small hole where the puncture occurred. Healing time is approximately 2 weeks. If you are in doubt of any insect you encounter, it’s best to heed caution and don’t pick it up with your bare hands. For identification purposes, in this case, we were

able to determine the insect by a picture, but that’s not always the case. http://citybugs.tamu.edu/factsheets/landscape/others/ent-1003/ http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/trees/wheel_bug.htm

Pollinators Did you know that different pollinators are attracted to different flowers for a variety of reasons? For instance, bees like a landing platform and a UV nec-tar guide which isn’t visible to our naked eye, but the bee can see the light reflected by the floral markings which lead it towards its’ reward of nectar and past the pollen which they gather along the way. As the bee continues to look for more nectar, the plant gets the opportunistic pollination with the dis-persal of pollen by the hungry bee.

http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/specht_05 https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ENT-47


2018 Calendar of Events with Master Gardeners of Cumberland County

September 13: Fall Floral Design Series; Hand-Tied Bouquet Extension Education Center, Millville, NJ 08332 10:00 am– 11:30 am; $20.00/class Call 856-451-2800 Ext 1 or 4 to register or email [email protected] September 15 & 16: Butterfly Days at East Point Lighthouse 10 Lighthouse Rd, Heislerville, NJ 08324 12:00 pm—4:00 pm; Free September 29: 47th Annual Artisan’s Faire & Marketplace; Butterfly Tent, Helpline on the Road, and Children Education Stations Cumberland County Historical Society Gibbon House and Grounds 960 Ye Greate St, Greenwich, NJ 08323 10 am – 5pm; Admission: $5.00 to event October 6: Helpline on the road at Festival of Fine Crafts, Wheaton Arts 1501 Gibbstown Road, Millville, NJ 08332 Event Admission: $10.00 Adults; $9.00 Seniors(62+); $7.00 Students; Children 5 and under are free; 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. October 9: Speakers Series: at Master Gardener Monthly Meeting Extension Education Center, Millville, NJ 08332 10:00 am– 11:00 am; Non-members: $3.00 Call 856-451-2800 Ext 1 or 4 to register or email [email protected] October 11: Fall Floral Design Series; Floral Tape Design Grid Extension Education Center, Millville, NJ 08332 10:00 am– 11:30 am; $20.00/class Call 856-451-2800 Ext 1 or 4 to register or email [email protected] November 8: Fall Floral Design Series; Design with Floral Foam Extension Education Center, Millville, NJ 08332 10:00 am– 11:30 am; $20.00/class Call 856-451-2800 Ext 1 or 4 to register or email [email protected] November 13: Speakers Series: at Master Gardener Monthly Meeting Extension Education Center, Millville, NJ 08332 10:00 am– 11:00 am; Non-members: $3.00 Call 856-451-2800 Ext 1 or 4 to register or email [email protected]


Gardener’s Checklist for September:

Fertilize most houseplants for the last time until next spring.

Consider renovating your lawn. FS108

Fertilize your lawn. FS633

Dethatch cool season grasses. FS740

Fall is a good time to test the soil in your lawn, vegetable garden, perennial bed or around trees

and shrubs. Call your local Extension office for a soil test packet. FS 797

Purchase spring-flowering bulbs while the selection is good.

Plant spring flowering bulbs in mid-September when the soil temperature falls below 60°F.

FS1220

Divide herbaceous spring and summer blooming perennials if needed.

Lift and divide iris rhizomes.

Make a map of your perennial gardens to record the location of your plants.

Plant pansies, ornamental cabbages and kales early in the month.

Bring fibrous begonias, coleus and impatiens indoors for potted houseplants.

Store surplus seeds in a cool, dry location.

Keep geraniums overwinter by the hang and dry or houseplant method. FS1156

With few exceptions, most deciduous, evergreen trees and shrubs can be transplanted in early

fall. FS376

Clean off the vegetable garden and annual beds as plants die. FS1124

Allow winter squashes, pumpkins and gourds to mature completely on the vine. Harvest them

before the first frost.

Wait at least two weeks after the tops die to harvest white potatoes. Dig sweet potatoes before

the first frost. FS988

Plant radishes, spinach and leaf, romaine and bibb lettuces by seed. FS129

Start a compost pile with fallen leaves and garden debris. FS 074


Gardener’s Checklist for October:

Lime takes time. Get a soil test done in fall for home lawns and gardens. FS797

Store leftover flower and vegetable seeds in a cool, dry place.

Spring flowering bulbs should be planted in mid-September through October when the soil tem-

perature falls below 60°F. FS1220

Consider dwarf fall asters to brighten the flower garden.

Plant hardy spring-blooming perennials and biennials in the garden early in the month.

Remove dead chrysanthemum tops from the garden.

Wait until the ground freezes to apply mulch around perennials.

Note where fall color is needed in the landscape and plan to add an appropriate plant next year.

Take pictures to remind yourself what you want and where.

Harvest pears before they are fully ripe. Harvest apples when the stem separates from the

branch with a slight pull.

Make a jack-0’-lantern and roast the seeds for a snack.

Plant garlic, rhubarb and shallots. FS1233, FS129

Spread humus (composted organic matter) two inches deep and work it into your garden soil.

FS 117

Dig root crops before the ground freezes.

If your garden soil is well drained you can keep carrots in the ground and covered with leaves

or straw until the soil begins to freeze usually in mid-December. FS988

Be sure to harvest your tomatoes, peppers and other tender crops before the first frost.

Plant a cover crop of winter rye or hairy vetch on your vegetable garden. FS849

Rake fallen leaves to prevent them from smothering the lawn.

Call a certified arborist for a serious tree problem. FS 019

Early spring and late fall are considered the best times to apply fertilizer for shade trees. FS031

Keep mulch away from the trunks of trees and shrubs. FS 099

Provide food and water for the birds. FS 1022

Repair garden fences, trellises and accessories.

Start a wish list of plants and tools for next year’s gardening season.

Clean and store lawn furniture.

Store garden stakes, hoses and tools before winter sets in.


Gardener’s Checklist for November:

Plant bare-root plants when they’re dormant and the air temperature is cool.

Dig up and store tender bulbs, corms or tubers.

Have you planted your spring-flowering bulbs? If not, do this before the ground freezes. FS1220

Dig cannas after a hard frost for overwintering FS 1155

The late fall fertilization of the lawn should be done after the grass stops growing. FS 633

Stake newly planted trees to protect them from winter winds. FS376

Prevent winter sunscald in newly planted, thin-barked trees (such as ash, crabapple, maple, and

tuliptree) by wrapping the trunk with burlap or other tree wrapping materials to minimize wind ex-

posure, winter injury, and sunscald. E309

Place hardware cloth or plastic guards around fruit trees.

Turn over or rough till your vegetable garden if soil erosion is not a problem. A cover crop of

winter rye still can be planted if it’s done as early in the month as possible.

Place all weeds, leaves and dead, annual and perennial foliage in the compost pile. FS 811 &

FS 074

Turn and water the compost pile to keep it working. FS 074

Pot paperwhite narcissus for forcing indoors. FS1220

Don’t over water your houseplants.

Turn your houseplants regularly for even growth.

Have your lawn mower and other power equipment serviced.

Clean and repair garden tools. Consider painting the handles a bright color so they will not get

lost in the garden!

Drain and bring in all of your garden hoses.

Rutgers Cooperative Extensions Fact Sheets Call (856) 451-2800 x4 ask for Pam Burton. When Calling to request a fact sheet refer to the Fact Sheet by FS# or by name. All fact sheets are free unless otherwise noted. FS # Fact Sheet Name Fact Sheet 002 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug - A Non-native Insect in New Jersey Fact Sheet 19 How to Hire a Tree Care Professional Fact Sheet 20 Weed Control around the Home Garden Fact Sheet 31 How to Fertilize Shade Trees Fact Sheet 74 Backyard Leaf Composting Fact Sheet 099 Problems With Over-Mulching Trees and Shrubs Fact Sheet 102 Your Lawn and Its Care Fact Sheet 108 Renovating Your Lawn Fact Sheet 117 Using Leaf Compost Fact Sheet 119 Weed Control in Home Lawns Fact Sheet 122 Tree Problems Caused by People in the Suburban Landscape Fact Sheet 128 Forcing hardy bulbs indoors Fact Sheet 235 Two Spotted Spider Mites E 271 Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance E 272 Weed Management in Ornamental Plantings ($1.50) Fact Sheet 285 Fall Armyworm Fact Sheet 293 White Grubs E 310 Diagnosing and Managing Important Cucurbit Diseases in the Home Garden Fact Sheet 376 Transplanting Trees and Shrubs Fact Sheet 389 Minimizing Waste Disposal: Grass Clippings Fact Sheet 555 Best Management Practices for Watering Lawns Fact Sheet 560 Growing Sweet Potatoes in the Home Garden Fact Sheet 561 Growing Cole Crops in the Home Garden Fact Sheet 595 Low Water Use Landscaping Fact Sheet 596 Water Only When & Where Needed Fact Sheet 597 Improve Your Soil Fact Sheet 599 Apply Mulches Fact Sheet 633 Fertilizing the Home Lawn Fact Sheet 679 Growing Potatoes in the Home Garden Fact Sheet 684 Turfgrass Seed Selection for Home Lawns Fact Sheet 786 6 Ways to Keep your Newly planted Tree Alive and Healthy Fact Sheet 797 Soil Testing for Home Lawns and Gardens Fact Sheet 806 Yard Trimmings Management Strategies in New Jersey Fact Sheet 811 Home Composting Fact Sheet 829 How to Protect Water Quality & Have a Beautiful Lawn: Ten Steps to Proper Fertilization Fact Sheet 839 How to Calculate the amount of Fertilizer Needed for your Lawn Fact Sheet 849 Cover Crops and Green Manure Crops: Benefits, Selection and Use Fact Sheet 904 Liming New Jersey Soils for Vegetable Crops Fact Sheet 905 Agricultural Liming Materials Fact Sheet 944 Roses and Their Care Fact Sheet 988 Picking Vegetables in the Home Garden Fact Sheet 1022 Backyard Birdfeeders Fact Sheet 1113 Bok Choys (Chinese Cabbages) Fact Sheet 1155 Cannas Fact Sheet 1175 Rain Gardens and Mosquitoes Fact Sheet 1202 An Overview of White-Tailed Deer Status and Management in New Jersey Fact Sheet 1207 The Facts About Bats in New Jersey Fact Sheet 1220 Spring Flowering Bulbs Fact Sheet 1233 Growing Garlic in the Home Garden

Sincerely, Salvatore S. Mangiafico, Ph.D. Wesley L. Kline, Ph.D. County Agent II/Associate Professor County Agent II/Associate Professor Environmental & Resource Management Vegetable & Herb Production Internet: [email protected] Internet: [email protected]


NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

VINELAND, NJ

PERMIT NO. 186


291 Morton Avenue

Millville, NJ 08332-9791

For important announcements concerning the Cumberland County Extension Center visit: http://Cumberland.njaes.rutgers.edu

If you have any questions concerning the website, please call our office at 856-451-2800 x1 for agriculture and

856-451-2800 x4 for Home Horticulture and Master Gardeners

Public Notification and Non-discrimination Statement Rutgers Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity program provider and employer. Contact your local Extension Office for information regarding special needs or accommodations. Contact the State Extension Director's Office if you have concerns related to discrimination, 848-932-3584.

Directions

856-451-2800

From the North:

1. Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 7 2. Take 295 South to Exit 26 (Rt. 42 S) 3. Proceed South on Rt. 42 to Rt. 55 South 4. Proceed South on Rt. 55 for about 29 miles 5. Take Exit 29 to Rt. 552 West (left turn) 6. Go approximately 3 miles into Carmel 7. Turn right at the stop light onto Morton Ave. 8. Go 1 – 1 ½ miles North on Morton Ave. 9. The Extension Center is on the left (brownstone & cedar-shingled building). There are two entrances and a sign on the road in front of the building.

From the Northeast:

1. Take Garden State Parkway South to Exit 44 2. Go South on Rt. 575 to Rt. 322 3. Turn right (North) onto Rt. 322 and proceed about ¼ mile to the Rt. 40 jughandle at the shopping center (Hamilton Mall) 4. Proceed West on Rt. 40 approximately 7 miles to Rt. 552 (left turn) 5. Proceed West on Rt. 552. After about 12 miles, you must take a right turn onto Sherman Ave. which is still Rt. 552 West 6. You will go through a Vineland residential area, cross Rt. 47, and cross the overpass of Rt. 55 7. At the stop light (~3 miles from the over-

pass), turn right onto Morton Ave. 8. Go 1 – 1 ½ miles North on Morton Ave. 9. The Ext. Center is on the left (brownstone & cedar-shingled bldg.) There are 2 entrances and a sign on the road in front of the building

From the South:

1. Take Rt. 55 North to Exit 29 2. Turn left onto Rt. 552 West (Sherman Ave.) 3. Go about 3 miles into Carmel 4. Turn right at the stop light onto Morton Ave. 5. Go 1 – 1 ½ miles North on Morton Ave. 6. The Ext. Center is on the left (brownstone & cedar-shingled bldg). There are 2 entrances and a sign on the road in front of the building.

Floral

Design

Workshops Hand-Tied Bouquet

Floral Tape Design Grid

Design with Floral Foam

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cumberland County Home Horticulture Program presents:

Rutgers Master

Gardener Program of

Cumberland County

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.

Extension Education Center

291 Morton Ave., Millville, NJ 08332

856-451-2800 X 4

[email protected]

Workshops are held at 291 Morton Ave, Millville, NJ; 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Hand-Tied Bouquet: 9/13/18 Register by 9/06

Floral Tape Design Grid: 10/11/18 Register by 10/04

Design with Floral Foam: 11/08/18 Register by 11/01

Floral Design Workshops All classes are from 10:00 am—11:30 AM

Hand-Tied Bouquet

9/13: Imagine strolling through

your cutting garden and putting

together a hand-tied bouquet to

bring inside and brighten your

home. That’s what we will learn

to do in this workshop which will

provide you with some hints and tips to make it

easy!

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Floral Tape Design Grid

10/11: Have you ever been

shopping and on impulse

bought a bunch of flowers only

to get home and wonder…what

do I do now? In this workshop

we will learn a simple way of managing the bunch

of flowers using clear floral tape, just like the

professionals!

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Design with Floral Foam

11/8: We will be introduced to

floral foam and learn how to

use it when we make an

elongated design of greens

and seasonal touches. Just in time for the

holidays!

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Please note: The pictures are representative only & may

not reflect the actual product and/or container

About: Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cumberland County home horticulturist, Pam Burton, invites you to join us for 2018 Floral Design Work-shops. Pam is the instructor for all three clas-ses and you will leave with a completed project at the end of each workshop.

No experience necessary for any of these Workshops. Come with a pair of pruners, a “can-do” attitude and bring a friend!

Pre-registration and a non-refundable pre-payment is required. Class sizes are limited and will sell out quickly so send in your registra-tion asap. If any class is cancelled by RCE, we will refund your money promptly.

Light refreshments will be served.

Registration FormPlease Send This in with Payment

______________________________________ Name

________________________________________________Telephone

________________________________________________ Address

________________________________________________

________________________________________________E-mail Address

RETURN registration with non-refundable payment by “due” dates:

Hand-Tied Bouquet: 9/13 10:00AM— 11:30AM

Due by 9/06

Floral Tape Design Grid: 10/11 10:00AM – 11:30AM

Due by 10/04

Design with Floral Foam: 11/08 10:00AM— 11:30AM

Due by 11/01

Cost: $20/person per class Make checks payable to: CC Board of Ag Research Account

Mail to:

Rutgers Cooperative Extension-Cumberland Co.

2018 Floral Design Workshop

291 Morton Avenue, Millville, NJ 08332

“Make & Take” Wreath‐Making Sponsored by the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Cumberland Co.

Date: Wed., Dec. 5, 2018

Time(s): 10:00 am & 6:00 pm

Cost: $20.00 non‐refundable pre‐paid registration required

Make check payable to: CC Bd. of Ag. Research Acct.

Rutgers Master Gardeners of Cumberland County will conduct a fresh wreath making workshop.

Learn how to make and decorate a wreath with natural plant materials, and take it home just in time

for the holidays. Light refreshments and a festive holiday spirit will be served!

Where: Extension Education Center, 291 Morton Avenue, Millville 08332 (between Rosenhayn and

Carmel)

When: Wed., 12/5/18 at 10:00 am and /or 6:00 pm

Bring: Wire cutters, gloves and clippers to use in the preparation of the wreath (greens are provided)

Cost: $20.00 Non-Refundable pre-paid $20.00 each class

Information: Pre-registration and non-refundable payment is necessary for this event and class size is

limited. Please call Rutgers Cooperative Extension at 856-451-2800 Pam @ Ext. 4 or Tammy or

Brandi @ Ext. 1

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