Home & Garden
By MELINDA MYERS
May 26, 2020May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month and a busy time for gardening and other outdoor activities. Gardening provides many benefits but like any outdoor activity it’s important to protect yourself from the sun’s damaging rays.
More than 5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year and most are associated with exposure to the ultraviolet rays from the sun. And even ...
Growing on a deck or balcony is a great way to bring the garden to your backdoor. You can attract butterflies and hummingbirds into easy view and grow edibles within close reach when cooking. For some, it may be the only available space to garden.
Make the most of every square foot by growing vertically. You’ll not only save space but also create privacy, make harvesting vegetables ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - During World War I and World War II, Americans at home were encouraged to grow "Victory Gardens," using their backyards or small plots of land to grow, preserve, and eat their own vegetables. People grew string beans, peppers, onions, and peas to fill their plates during food rationing and to allow farm-grown food to be sent to soldiers and sailors ...
Each year we set aside one day to honor mothers. And each year we struggle to find the perfect gift to show them we care.
Cut flowers are one of the most popular gifts. No dusting and maintenance required, and they are sure to generate a smile. Behavioral research at Rutgers University found the gift of flowers had immediate and long-term benefits no matter the age of the study ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Well, the parks are now mostly closed, at least on the state and county level. All the more reason to focus on the birdlife in backyards and neighborhoods. And, it’s spring, a most exciting time for birders. The winter visitors have been eating up a storm, getting ready for the push north. The Juncos seem to be gone, haven’t seen any ...
