Home Gardeners School is Back!

44th Home Gardeners School

March 15, 2025 | New Brunswick, NJ

We are excited to announce that our 44th Home Gardener School (HGS) has returned to New Brunswick, NJ! This fun event includes many horticulture topics for every experience level – beginners to seasoned Master Gardeners. There's something for everyone!

Join us this March for a day filled with inspiration and practical knowledge that will help you for the growing season ahead! Let's dig into new ideas and let your garden dreams take root! Don’t miss this chance to help your gardening talents blossom. Register today!

Home Gardeners School Details

Date: March 15, 2025

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Hickman Hall, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Registration Fee: $145 per person (beginning February 17, 2025)

General Public Early Registration Fee: $135 per person (expires February 16, 2025)

Master Gardener Early Registration Fee $125 per person* (expires February 16, 2025) *Master Gardeners must provide proof of Certificate.

Note: Breakfast is not provided; however, coffee and tea will be available. An optional $18 box lunch can be purchased with registration, or you can bring your own bag lunch.

Home Gardeners School Agenda

Workshop Topics

The Rutgers Home Gardeners School offers various workshop topic areas that cater to every skill level. We have beginner, advanced, and all-level workshops, ensuring there’s something for everyone. For detailed descriptions, including skill level, visit our website.

Topic Areas:

• Beginner Workshops
• Best Practices
• Design
• Food Production
• Horticulture Therapy

• Lawns
• Plants and Flowers
• Sustainability
• Wildlife
• And Much More!

Click image to download a printable workshop schedule!

Download a printable workshop schedule!

Please review all of our available workshops and select your top choices for each session. You can make your workshop selections either in our online registration portal or by speaking with our registrars.

Program Questions? We're Here to Help!

We encourage you to reach out if you have any questions or need more information. We are happy to help.

Olga Welsh

Program Coordinator

Office of Continuing Professional Education

(848) 932-7315

For registration assistance, please email our Registration Department or call 848-932-9271, option 2.

PS. Want to hear more about the experiences of Home Gardeners School participants? Check out this article – Growing and Learning in the Garden!

Want to become a Sponsor?

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the Home Gardeners School. If you would like to become a sponsor, please fill out and submit the attached sponsorship form.