Michele Bakacs, Environmental and Resource Management Agent, Middlesex and Union Counties Michael Haberland, Environmental and Resource Management Agent, Burlington and Camden Counties Steve Yergeau, ...

Jim Nichnadowicz, 4-H Agent, Union County Marissa Staffen, 4-H Agent, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Essex County Lydia B. Blalock, Former Extension Specialist in Youth Development Children reap ...

White-fleshed peaches have the same range of fruit and tree characteristics as yellow-fleshed varieties. These suggested varieties include a number with low or sub acid flesh unlike most of the ...

Tomatoes need at least 8 hours of direct sun each day. The area should be well-drained, and free from the competition of tree and shrub roots. If possible, plant tomatoes in an area where tomatoes, ...

In November we took a deep dive into the Nutrition Facts Label, now we are going to explore the rest of the food package. Learn about front of package labels, nutrition claims, and what phrases are ...

A good mulch is a valuable addition to any vegetable garden. First, mulches conserve soil moisture, decreasing the amount of water you need to apply. By keeping soil moisture more uniform, ...

Let's face it: there is no such thing as a perfect, maintenance-free pasture. There will always be those areas that the horses will not eat (roughs) and the patches that are overgrazed (lawns) as ...

A rain barrel is placed under a gutter's downspout next to a house, small sheds or other outdoor structures to collect rain water from the roof. The water can then be used in various ways including to ...

Happy National Nutrition Month, New Jersey! Join Ricardo Kairios, FCHS Educator/Assistant Professor, for an engaging exploration of the incredible tools and resources available at MyPlate.gov. Whether ...

Hazelnuts are increasing in popularity worldwide for their use in many products including various confections, nut butters, and baked goods. Current commercial production relies primarily on cultivars ...

The Soil Testing Laboratory is a part of Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES). Located on the G. H. Cook Campus, the Soil Testing Laboratory is a service unit that offers ...

This webinar will highlight cardiovascular health awareness and management. Important lifestyle changes to support cardiovascular health will be presented and include: -Eating a heart-healthy diet ...