Cicadas Being Annual Summer Symphony in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you drive around Ocean County this month with your windows down at night, you might notice the new sounds of summer serenading you as you…
Many of us here at Shore News Network are successful backyard gardeners and starting in 2023, we are going to start sharing our tips on how to get the most out of backyard gardening here in New Jersey. This column is a collective of articles by Shore News Network writers, friends and family in the local gardening community.
New Jersey is the Garden State and we’re here to show you exactly why that is.
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you drive around Ocean County this month with your windows down at night, you might notice the new sounds of summer serenading you as you…
Zucchini is an inherently Jersey thing, even though it’s grown all around the country. There’s nothing like a Jersey summer without zucchini, eggplant, Jersey corn, and Jersey tomatoes. If you…
Tomatoes across New Jersey absolutely love the change in weather, even though you might not like the high heat and summer rains. For tomatoes, that’s why Jersey tomatoes are so…
Japanese beetles are on the prowl looking for their next meal across the Garden State. They usually come out in June and July and if left unchecked, can wreak havoc…
Just because it’s July and you’re starting to pick your garden bounties, it doesn’t mean you can keep planting and get ready for a second fall crop season. As the…
Depending upon when you planted your zucchini in your New Jersey garden, you might notice a few new additions to your garden this week. After a week of rain and…
New Jersey had a dry spell that devastated many gardens and farm crops in the Garden State this spring, but over the past two weeks, it has rained almost every…
Your garden is getting into gear and growing, but you are noticing something not right. Something has been munching on your months of hard work and causing problems. The culprit…
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher will be visiting Larchmont Farms in Salem County on Thursday, June 29, to showcase the arrival of Jersey Fresh peaches. Larchmont Farms,…
As the chill of winter gives way to the warmth of spring, nature awakens with a vibrant display of colors and flavors. Among the bountiful treasures that spring brings forth,…
There’s something undeniably delightful about picking your own fresh produce, especially when it comes to strawberries. New Jersey, known as the Garden State, offers a plethora of opportunities to indulge…
It’s that time of year when blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries and others are getting ripe for the picking in New Jersey. While the fruits are enticing for you and your…
Summer is drawing near and you might notice out in your Jersey garden that some of the potatoes you planted earlier this spring are now flowering, but what does it…
Hey Jersey gardeners, it’s getting hot out there and you might be dealing with bolting broccoli as the weather warms up. As a dedicated gardener, it can be disheartening to…
After more than a month without rain, New Jersey gardeners this week are dealing with another problem. The arrival of spring rains and the conditions for powdery mildew on their…
If you are a backyard gardener or visit the many farmers markets and fruit stands that sell Jersey tomatoes each summer, you will agree that nothing in the world beats…
Creating a pollinator-friendly garden is not only beneficial for the environment but also essential for a successful vegetable garden. Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and other insects, play a crucial…
May is not too late to start planting seeds in your New Jersey garden. While some crops require an early start, there are still plenty of options for planting seeds…
As spring transitions into summer, May presents an exciting and busy time for gardeners in New Jersey. With longer days and warmer temperatures, it’s the perfect opportunity to nurture and…
If you’re a fan of kiwis but live in a climate that’s too cold for traditional kiwi plants, then you’ll be happy to know that there’s a solution: growing hardy…
It’s May in New Jersey, and it’s the perfect time to start thinking about what to plant in your garden. The weather is getting warmer and the soil is starting…
Joel Karsten, a horticulture science graduate and gardening pioneer, has shared his revolutionary technique to grow fresh vegetables and flowers anywhere, regardless of soil conditions or backyard space. In his…
May is the perfect time to start planting your garden in New Jersey. The weather is starting to warm up, and the soil is finally thawed out and ready for…
Berries are a delicious and nutritious addition to any garden, and they’re perfect for New Jersey’s climate. With its mild summers and cold winters, New Jersey is an ideal location…
When it comes to growing corn in New Jersey, there are many options to choose from. However, if you’re looking for the sweetest corn to grow in the Garden State,…