What we do

The Master Gardener Environmental & Community Stewardship Program emphasizes sound gardening and environmental principles. Master Gardeners are community volunteers who receive extensive training in horticulture, pesticide reduction, water conservation & quality, the appropriate use of fertilizers, waste education and an Integrated Pest Management approach to solving pest problems. Master Gardeners also provide assistance with numerous extension programs and activities during the year.

Learn more here and Apply online

Gardening Help

The Master Gardener Helpline is open Monday-Friday 10:00 AM to 12:00PM.
Please call (732) 398-5220 with all your Horticulture and Backyard questions.

Frequently Asked Lawn & Garden questions

Come Visit Us

The Middlesex County Master Gardener headquarters is located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Avenue, North Brunswick, NJ 08902.

• Map of Davidson’s Mill Pond Park (pdf)
• Directions to Davidson’s Mill Pond Park

This beautiful 400 acre setting features wooded trails, a mill pond trail, preserved meadows, and some enhancements added by the Master Gardeners, such as:

• The Circle of Thyme (pdf) – A series of 13 raised herb beds, each featuring it’s own theme.
• The Demonstration Veggie Garden (pdf) – a large garden divided into 4 distinct quadrants, and featuring a central Beneficial Insect Garden.
• The Evergreen Garden of Memories – A memorial garden in which a person or important event may be commemorated and celebrated.
• The Butterfly House – Open every Saturday and Sunday in June and August from 10 a.m to noon.

In the News

• June 10 - Butterflies ready for their close-up
• June 6 - Summer Colors
• Mar 22 - Rutgers' EARTH center in the 'Spotlight'

Upcoming Events