Did you know October 11th is National Coming Out Day? "Coming out" to family, friends, or peers about one's sexual orientation and/or gender identify/expression can be a unique experience that varies ...

With all the things that keep us busy it can be hard to focus on tasks to be productive. Join us to discuss ways to help reduce our stress and increase productivity.

Join us to celebrate National Women's Health and Fitness Day. Learn about the top health issues impacting women and how you can prioritize your wellness to achieve better health.

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 ...

Join us for a presentation on how gut microbiome health can affect cancer risk and cancer treatment. We will learn about the lifestyle and nutrition habits that can nourish gut health, as well as the ...

Enroll in a free, no obligation information session to learn about the Rutgers Master Gardener Program. This is required before enrolling in the 2025 training. Orientation is required for the Rutgers ...

Looking to add more physical activity to your daily routine? Join Delma Yorimoto to explore simple ways to incorporate walking into your everyday life, exercise routine, and fun events like 5K walks.

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.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...