Saturday, July 27, 2013
10 AM - 4 PM
In 1965, Donald B. Lacey, the Extension Specialis from the Agriculture School at Rutgers University consulted weather data to determine the date for the very first Open House Festival. According to the Almanac the last Saturday in July is the least likely to have bad weather. For the past 46 years the festival has been held on that Saturday.
Traditionally the Open House features lively and informative tours of Rutgers Gardens, including The Donald B. Lacey Display Garden. The Display Garden contains spectacular plantings of annual, tropical and perennial flowers, as well as herbs and vegetables.
Since education is the key to the Gardens mission, the day also includes Rutgers Cooperative Extension Agents, Program Associates, and Master Gardeners from throughout the state who participate in “Ask the Expert” tables. Horticulture experts provide lectures and information on topics relevant to both the homeowner and professional audience.
General admission policy - Rutgers Gardens Members free (must show your card)
Adults: $5.00 each. Children 17 and under are free. There is an additional $10 fee for those wishing to enter the wine tasting area.
2012 Tour/Seminar Schedule -
Check back to see what will be happening in 2013
Tours-
| 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Hourly tours of the Donald B. Lacey Display Garden – Led by Rutgers Gardens Staff, Interns and Volunteers. |
Display Garden |
10:00 am |
Rutgers Gardens Highlights Tour –led by MaryAnne McMillan, Volunteer Coordinator Rutgers Gardens. MaryAnne will show you see the newest features as well as some favorite spots in the Gardens. |
Meet at the Potting Shed gift shop |
12:00 pm |
New Introductions Tour - led by Ira Grasgreen, Eason Horticultural Resources. Ira will show off the newest annual flower introductions for 2012 planted in the Donald B. Lacey Display Garden. |
Display Garden |
Educational Seminars-
| 10:00 am | Educational Seminar |
Evergreen Garden |
11:00 |
Educational Seminar |
Evergreen Garden |
1:30 pm |
Educational Seminar |
Evergreen Garden |
2:30 pm |
Educational Seminar |
Evergreen Garden |
Day Long Activities
Children’s Activities
| 10:00 – 4:00 pm | Children's Activity |
Community Youth Vegetable Garden |
10:00 am-4:00 pm |
“Ask The Expert” Clinic - Rutgers Cooperative Extension Agents, Program Associates, and the Master Gardeners from throughout the state will participate in “Ask the Expert” to answer your gardening questions. | Log Cabin Road |
11:00 am-3:30 pm |
Live Music - Acoustic guitar and violin duo by Kaplan Caluori | Log Cabin Road |
| 10:00 am 4:00 pm | Wine Garden - Featuring New Jersey vineyards. $10.00 gate fee which includes a souvenier wine glass. |
Sun and Shade Garden |
| 10:00 am -4:00 pm | Garden Market Place - Local artisans | Log Cabin Road |
10:00am |
"Gardening For The Senses" - Rutgers Gardens volunteer will help you to explore the world of plants with your 5 senses. | Log Cabin Road |
Wine Tasting - Taste and purchase your favorite New Jersey wines
Auburn Road |
Chestnut Run Farm |
Plagidos |
Unionville |
Wagonhouse Winery |
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Culinary Garden - Food sampling and demonstrations featuring local Restaurants
A Better World |
Fantastic Thai |
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If you are interested in becoming a vendor for our 2013 Garden Marketplace
Questions Please contact: Mary Ann Schrum .