John F. Dumschat, 77, of Belvidere, NJ, passed away on March 22. Dumschat was a Rutgers graduate and was immediately drafted, serving in the Army as a combat sergeant during the Vietnam War. Upon his return to the States, he married Sarah Ellen Quinn. The two of them resided in various towns throughout New Jersey before calling Warren County home […]
Chionanthus – A Tree of Eloquence and Grace
by Bruce Crawford, Program Leader in Home and Public Horticulture The Fringe Tree is a member of the Oleaceae or Olive Family. Terms like eloquent, ethereal, and graceful are words I typically do not use to describe a plant. However, I do believe they are the perfect adjectives to describe the Fringe Tree, botanically named Chionanthus […]
Seeds of Recovery
Joel Flagler, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
What is New Jersey’s most popular superstition? (Hint: It brings good luck)
Joel Flagler – Department of Plant Biology; Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Gardening trend that bloomed during the pandemic is here to stay
Joel Flagler – Department of Plant Biology; Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Cancer Thriving and Surviving: A Free Workshop Series
Michelle Brill – Family & Community Health Sciences
FCHS works to distribute donated yogurt to Jersey neighbors in need
Rutgers Department of Family and Community Health Sciences
Mel Henninger Honored for Distinguished Service at 2021 NJ Virtual Ag Convention
Long-time Rutgers professor and extension specialist Mel Henninger was recognized with a Distinguished Service to Agriculture Citation by the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture during the virtual New Jersey State Agricultural Convention recently. “Mel Henninger’s significant contributions to New Jersey agriculture have made major impacts on how we grow produce,” said New Jersey Secretary […]
Something in the Air: The wizard of wine, and grape growing, Gary Pavlis
Gary Pavlis – Rutgers Cooperative Extention
Developing a Restoration and Adaptation Plan for New Jersey’s Coast
A team led by Rutgers University is working with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to develop a Coastal Ecological Restoration and Adaptation Plan (CERAP) for New Jersey’s coastal marshes, estuaries and back-bays. The CERAP project team, which was awarded a $150,000 grant from NJDEP, includes the Rutgers University Center for Remote Sensing […]
