The U.S. elderberry market is expected to grow, as the popularity of this low-input crop continues to rise. With suitable ...

Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.) is a true annual in the northeastern United States (Figure 1). Seeds germinate in the spring and seedlings grow rapidly throughout the summer as a warm-season (C 4) plant.

Phytophthora blight (Phytophthora spp.) is an important soil-borne fungal disease in the home garden. Phytophthora blight can infect tomato, pepper, eggplant, and cucurbit (pumpkin, squash) crops ...

Andy Wyenandt, Extension Specialist in Vegetable Pathology Peter Nitzsche, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Morris County Win Cowgill, Retired Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, ...

Surveys can be an effective means to collect data needed for research and evaluation. However, the method is often misused and abused. The challenge is to design a ...

Bats are some of the most misunderstood creatures on Earth. While many ancient cultures perceived bats as purveyors of good health and fortune, the majority of popular myths associate bats with death, ...

The Blueberry Bulletin is produced on a weekly basis during the growing season and contains information on all aspects of highbush blueberry production and marketing. It is edited by Atlantic County ...

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 ...

Composting is a natural process where organic materials decompose and are recycled into a dark, crumbly, earthy smelling soil conditioner known as "compost". Compost improves soil structure and ...

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 ...

Steve Yergeau, County Agent II, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ocean and Atlantic Counties Christine Raabe, Director, Ocean County Soil Conservation District Stephanie Murphy, Director, Rutgers ...