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, ...

During these times of high food and fuel prices, you might be asking yourself “What can I do to save money?” A smart spending plan at the grocery store is one way to make ends meet. It just takes a ...

Plant propagation from seed is an inexpensive way to provide an annual supply of native plants for home landscapes. There is an increased interest in designing with and planting native plants in ...

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.

The most important factor in planning a vegetable garden is location. Choose a site with full sun, good drainage and no standing water, even after the heaviest rain. Keep the garden away from trees ...

The average adult body is made up of between 55-60 percent water, which is an indication as to why it's so important to replenish these vital stores. Below are some of the symptoms associated with not ...

Winter conditions vary dramatically among the world's various regions, as do the tolerances of individual horses to cold weather stressors. Therefore, it is impossible to give exact recommendations ...

As days get shorter and the weather becomes cold and wet, there are many things to consider when maintaining horse health and well-being throughout the long winter months. This fact sheet addresses ...

The term native plant is fluid and can have many different meanings. In general, native plants are species that were present at the beginning of the European settlement of North America. These plants ...

Jenny Carleo, Former Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Cape May County Jolie Goldenetz Dollar, Pollinator Habitat Restoration Consultant Jack Rabin, Director of Farm Programs Honey bees (Apis ...

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.