This factsheet is intended for all home gardeners in New Jersey. Some of these varieties are available only through seed company catalogs. For a listing of seed companies, see fact sheet FS1163, Mail ...

Did you know that staying hydrated not only keeps your skin glowing but also boosts your brain, digestion, and overall health? Join Delma Yorimoto for simple tips to make staying hydrated easier.

Join us to learn how to decode the nutrition facts panel and packaging claims. In honor of American Diabetes Month, we will highlight important nutrients to focus on to determine if a food fits your ...

Bed bugs, (Cimex lectularius L.), have gradually become a common urban pest in the past decade. People get bed bugs in various ways such as visiting an infested place, bringing in infested furniture, ...

Celebrate Halloween in a safe and healthy way with your family and friends. We will review tips on safety, taming a child's sweet tooth, and share some healthy recipes.

With cold and flu season coming up, join us to learn how a balanced diet can support your immune system. We will look at specific nutrients and how they support immunity, as well as provide practical ...

Celebrate National Disability and Physical Therapy month! Learn accessible & inclusive fitness strategies and adaptations appropriate for a wide range of physical abilities.

Of the approximately 359 known species of hummingbird throughout the Americas, only one breeds in eastern North America. The ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris; Figure 1) is regularly ...

Many gardeners successfully grow figs (Ficus carica) in New Jersey for many years. However, since fig trees are evergreen plants in warmer climates, some type of low temperature protection is needed.

Hydrangeas are great plants for the garden whose many benefits have been well recognized by gardeners over the centuries. They provide floral and occasionally foliar interest beginning in late spring ...

Mulching trees, shrubs, and flower beds is a recommended landscape maintenance practice with many benefits, yet it can literally kill plants when applied improperly. Properly used, mulches provide ...

Carpet beetles are common pests found in homes. They are responsible for more damage to carpets, rugs, and other woolens than clothes moths (Figure 1). Four species of carpet beetles are commonly ...