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 a busy schedule, it can be challenging to eat all the foods you need to stay healthy. Smoothies can be a great option for a healthy, on-the-go breakfast, snack, or dessert for kids and adults.

Any site with ample light and accessibility for watering is perfect for container gardening with flowers and foliage plants. Many plants that can be grown in a garden can be grown in a container.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...