Soil compaction can have a detrimental effect on a wide range of landscape plants. Follow the link below to read a comprehensive article just published by the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. "Assessing and Addressing Soil Compaction in Your Yard." … [Read more...]
EARTH Center Open House Offers Fun for Whole Family
From our friends at the EARTH Center: The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will host its Garden Field Day/Open House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 24 at the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park at 42 Riva Ave. in South … [Read more...]
Four New Varieties of Sweet Basil from Rutgers
Basil ObsessionPhoto: Andy Wyenandt/ Rutgers University-New Brunswick Do you grow basil? If so, we've got some great news! Rutgers University has developed four new sweet basil varieties resistant to downy mildew disease—a longtime nemesis for growers of this culinary … [Read more...]
Summer Plants Class at Rutgers Gardens
Once again, Rutgers is offering two summer plants classes: “The Woody Plants of Summer: Native Plants” (July 23) and “The Woody Plants of Summer: Plants from Abroad” (July 30). Both classes will be taught by longtime Rutgers instructor Steven Kristoph. Steve sees these two … [Read more...]
Master Gardener Classes 2018-2019
This is from our friends at the EARTH Center: Take Your Gardening Skills to the Next Level! New Master Gardener Classes for 2018-2019 Roll up your sleeves and grab your gloves, because a new season of Master Gardener classes will be starting soon. All classes will … [Read more...]
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