Clinton Township Newsletter

2 6 F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 0 W W W . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . C O M s t a R t U p i n C U b a t o R F o R s m a l l b U s i n e s s e s ! Starting in January, the North County Branch Library in Clinton has been co-hosting with HillJoy Labs, a three-month long Startup Incubator for Small Businesses. A dedicated space will be set aside Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9-12 in the Adult Services area. The Incubator Program facilitates creative collaboration by providing an environment that allows entrepreneurs to thrive: inspiration from fellow Startups, work space, secure wireless internet, access to desktops, printers, scanners, 3D printing and mentoring. The program will end with "Pitch Night" on Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 pm where each company will pitch their business to friends, family and the public. "Pitch Night" will not only highlight the hard work that was put in, but will help the entrepreneurs hone their presentations for future Accelerator programs, clients and investors. Due to the limited space, a person or group who is interested in being part of the Incubator will be asked to submit a proposal by December 13. Forms are available at the three Hunterdon County Library branches, and on our website: www.hclibrary.us. I'm the Old Guy With A Ponytail, y o u ' v e r e a d m y w o r d s before. Now be so kind as to humor me, and read a little more. I've been around a while, turf is what I know. Took m e y e a r s t o l e a r n . I learn good, but I learn slow. I can help you make a plan. Grow your g r a s s r e a l thick and t a l l , a plan that starts in early spring, and continues thru late fall. Y o u n e e d t o p i c k y o u r battles, understand the fight you fight... try not to make mistakes, and what you do, do right. Stop by the store real early, around the o n i o n s n o w . . . before your lawn w a k e s u p , before it starts to grow. t i p o F t h e m o n t h ( F a C t o R F o l k l o R e ) from the "Old Guy with the Pony Tail" at Mendham Garden Center Farmers would say "Frost seed your pasture with the new moon in February". The same can be said of your lawn. Planting with the moon phases may not be a myth. The earth's gravitational pull is strongest during the new and full moons. Not only does gravitational pull affect the ocean tides but also affects soil moisture; drawing moisture to the earth's surface making more moisture available to new seed. Whether turf damage is caused by pets running in and out the back door or just normal wear, many of us are experiencing lawn damage this year. By applying seed in February, the natural freezing, cracking and thawing of the soil helps to draw seed down i n t o t h e s o i l where it needs to be in order to germinate when temperatures rise in the spring. P e r e n n i a l r y e g r a s s s e e d i s recommended since it germinates at lower spring temperatures than other lawn grasses and establishes quickly in the spring Frost seeding works best on bare soil and is only suggested as an option when conditions warrant. Stop in at Mendham Garden Center and ask for the "old guy with the pony tail" for more tips to make your lawn and property beautiful! Conveniently located at 1306 Route 31, Annandale (near the Old Allerton Road intersection) Mendham Garden Center has everything you need for the garden, year-round. Call 908.730.9008 or visit online for more info: www. MendhamGardenCenter.com. o b s e R V e ! s m e l l ! t a s t e ! a R e y o U R e a d y ? s aV e t h e d at e ! The Woman's Club of Tewksbury presents… The Taste of Tewksbury! Our signature fundraising event will be held on Friday, March 27 at 6:30 pm at Beaver Brook Country Club! Great local restaurants showcasing their menu specialties. Tewksbury Fine Wine & Spirits will offer samplings of their inventory! Lite fare. Cash bar. This will be a night to remeber! Tickets sales coming soon on our website: www.TewksburyWomansClub.com. "Love is a game that two can play and both can win." ~ Eva Gabor

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