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.

There are at least 13,000 species of lichens living throughout the world. Lichen species are so numerous and diverse that there are individual exceptions to most general statements about them.

The term native plant is fluid and can have many different meanings. In general, native plants are species that were present at the beginning of the European settlement of North America. These plants ...

"Seeing Beyond the Surface: Body Image and Eating Disorders" explores the impact of societal pressures on body image and eating habits. Learn about the signs of eating disorders and discover resources ...

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 ...

Changlu Wang, Extension Specialist in Entomology George Hamilton, Extension Specialist in Pest Management, Rutgers University The most common species is the black carpenter ant. It is among the ...

Join us as we discuss positive lifestyle changes to support weight loss. We will be focusing on cultivating a mindset of positivity, adding nutrient dense foods and physical activity, and setting ...

This webinar will focus on establishing healthy habits in 2025. Healthy habits to be presented will include prioritizing sleep, healthy eating, physical activity, challenging our brains, stopping ...

Our dietary choices have a significant impact on our health, the environment around us and the health of our planet. Learning the way we personally eat along with modern production techniques can help ...

This webinar will share the basics of creating delicious homemade soups. You will learn about many popular soups from around the world. This webinar may inspire you to prepare more soups and ...

Plant propagation from seed is an inexpensive way to provide an annual supply of native plants for home landscapes. There is an increased interest in designing with and planting native plants in ...

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 ...