This new strawberry variety developed at Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is now available to gardeners and farmers. Rutgers D’Light strawberry was selected for its flavorful, sweet fruit and has a unique holiday lightbulb shape - perfect for dipping! Read more »
If you want to know what it takes to start a farm, you will be given the resources and an up-close look at some NJ successful farms to get you started on this path. Check out what program participants from the first year had to say about this program! Read more »
A garden has more depth and visual interest if the lower levels do not all mature to the same height. It is best if there is a variety, ranging from ground hugging forms to those near knee height. Different varieties of Solomon's Seal can add a range of heights to the garden. Read more »
With New Jersey's ban on plastic shopping bags being implemented in May, extension specialist in food safety Don Schaffner provides tips on keeping those reusables clean. Read more »
Esta serie está dirigida a principiantes, personas interesadas en aprender a cultivar hortalizas en espacios urbanos. Aunque estas sesiones están diseñadas para adultos, en ellas compartiremos actividades de jardinería para integrar a toda la familia! Acompáñanos los miércoles cada mes, a las 6:00 pm. Read more »
The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 New Jersey counties, dedicated 4-H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state. Read More About NJAES »
Just as important for a home or business, picking the right location is the most important factor in planning a vegetable garden. Choose a site with full sun, good drainage and no standing water, even after the heaviest rain..
Note: Please check with your local office for changes in programming and office hours.
County offices provide all kinds of information and assistance regarding 4-H, agriculture, family and community health sciences, marine science, and natural resources and the environment. Our Rutgers Cooperative Extension county offices, found in all 21 counties, are the result of a partnership between Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Boards of County Commissioners, and the US Department of Agriculture.
Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station research and extension programs are primarily funded through appropriations and sponsored research. Private giving provides an opportunity for individuals and organizations to make an impact on the diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live.
