Every three months we adapt to the new seasons heading our way. Fortunately, for us, each new season brings with it a unique abundance of fresh produce that boasts a variety of new flavors and tastes ...

Horses are important for sport, work, pleasure, education, and therapy. In New Jersey, in addition to playing an important role in the state's economy, horse farms help to maintain open, green spaces ...

Staking and weaving is a highly specialized production system used by commercial tomato growers. It is a system that can easily be adapted for home garden use. Some advantages of staking are improved ...

What is the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)? The purpose of SFMNP is to help seniors eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs by purchasing them from local farmers. SFMNP is a ...

The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts that holiday spending in 2024 will be between 2.5% and 3.5% higher than 2023. However, it is likely that inflation is at least a partial cause. Many ...

The following is a list of landscape plants rated according to their resistance to deer damage. The list was compiled with input from nursery and landscape professionals, Rutgers New Jersey ...

The current physical activity recommendations for aerobic activity are to engage in 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week. You may be asking, "What does moderate intensity mean?" ...

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.

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 ...

How Much Turkey Should I Buy? Allow for 1 to 1 ½ pounds of uncooked turkey per person. This will yield approximately 10 ounces of cooked turkey meat per person – enough for a filling meal and ...

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 ...

After the introduction of West Nile virus (WNV) into the U.S., Carey Williams, Wayne Crans now a Professor Emeritus of Entomology, and Jennifer Gruener then a Rutgers graduate student and now the ...