Just because the sun is setting earlier and t emperatures are cooling\, gardening season does not have to end! In this p resentation\, we&rsquo\;ll walk you through some tools and techniques to c ontinue to enjoy home grown produce well after frosts settle in.
\nL earn how to select cold-hardy crops to harvest soon\, veggies to overwinte r for later\, along with how to time your plantings perfectly. We&rsquo\;l l discuss methods to protect your garden from harsh winds and frost damage by creating low-cost tools and structures like row covers and cold frames . With these simple strategies\, gardeners of all experience levels can un lock the full potential of their gardens.
\n\nAs the Environm ental Program Coordinator for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset Co unty\, Jessica Shick supports local home gardeners and natural resource ad vocates. She proudly oversees the Rutgers Master Gardeners and Environment al Stewards volunteer programs. Jessica is a Rutgers University alumna wit h a B.S. in Nutrition\, and a background in floriculture and farmer&rsquo\ ;s market management. In her free time\, you can find her hiking\, cooking \, or working on craft projects.
\nCooperative Extension is a collab oration between Rutgers and the US Department of Agriculture. As the commu nity outreach arm of the University\, our goal is to help the diverse popu lations across the state of New Jersey to adapt to a rapidly changing soci ety\, improve lives\, and nourish communities through educational programs that are science based.
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