Free Class: How To Grow Unusual Vegetables In Your Garden

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Looking for a new or different fruit or vegetable to plant in your backyard or windowsill garden this year? The Master Gardeners of Middlesex County can give you some fresh ideas at a workshop titled "Growing Unusual Edibles." These include grains, heirloom fruits and a variety of vegetables.

This free seminar is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 at the EARTH Center located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park at 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick.

This event is free of charge, but registration is required. To register, please call 732-398-5262 ore-mail Carol.richiusa@co.middlesex.nj.us by April 13.

In this workshop, you’ll learn about new and exciting types of produce you can grow at home, including ingredients that can be used in different international cuisines.

“I hope many people will attend this free workshop and leave inspired to expand their horizons by growing and then preparing and enjoying produce that is new to them,” said Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios.

“Growing your own produce allows gardeners and their families to keep active and eat healthy,” said Freeholder Kenneth Armwood, Chair of the Business Development and Education Committee. “It’s also great for the environment and cost-effective.”

For more information on other programs, call 732-398-5260.

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