This webinar will detail what a balanced diet for older adults consists of, the rationale for a variety of nutrients, such as protein, fiber, healthy fats, and vitamins, as well as good sources of ...

The blueberry bush makes a wonderful choice for the home gardener as a flavorful food crop or as an ornamental landscape shrub. There are several important considerations in deciding which particular ...

An attractive lawn with minimum maintenance problems begins with proper site preparation. The initial investment should be considered over the many years that a correctly established and maintained ...

One of the most crucial decisions made during the establishment of a turf is the proper selection of seed or seed mixtures. Turfgrasses must be selected according to their adaption to the particular ...

Stress is an inevitable part of life. While some stress can motivate and encourage a positive mindset towards challenges, other types of stress can have a significant impact on our health and ...

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

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 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 ...

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Rutgers Master Gardener! Enrollment is now open for the course beginning in January, 2025. Please call your county's Rutgers Cooperative Extension office!

The groundhog is a large ground-dwelling rodent commonly found throughout eastern North America and much of Canada. Known by several common names such as whistlepig, land beaver, and woodchuck ...