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Spotted Lantern Fly Forces Quarantine in Three NJ Counties

August 3, 2018 Joe at Rutgers 11 Comments

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Below is the July 31 press release from the NJ Department of Agriculture regarding the Spotted Lantern Fly, an invasive insect that feeds on over 70 plant species. IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2018 www.nj.gov/agriculture PO Box 330 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0330 … [Read more...]

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Non-Native Plants Can Be Good, Too

July 16, 2018 Joe at Rutgers 2 Comments

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Do you only use native plants in your landscapes? Many people seem to feel it's a safer choice than non-natives. I called Rutgers instructor Steven Kristoph to get his thoughts on this hot-button issue and here's what he had to say: “There’s been a movement in recent years … [Read more...]

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County Offers Free Class About Deer Control

June 5, 2018 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

From our friends at the EARTH Center: Are you having difficulty protecting your plants and vegetables from backyard pests? The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County would like to invite you to “Deer Resistant Gardens with Native Plants.” This free seminar is … [Read more...]

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Rutgers Home Gardeners School

March 9, 2018 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

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Once again it’s time for Home Gardeners School. For 42 years, Rutgers has been offering this jam-packed day of affordable classes covering a wide range of horticulture topics. This year will see 38 individual workshops offered, including new classes such as “Easy Garden Walkways” … [Read more...]

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Better Business Makes You Money

November 29, 2017 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

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A successful landscape contractor once said, “No one ever went out of business because they didn't know enough about plants.” While this might be an exaggeration, most people would agree that a little business knowledge can go a long way. Information is valuable, and one piece … [Read more...]

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