NEW JERSEY — New Jersey is one of the last bastions for full-service gas stations in America’s automotive culture. This unique aspect is rooted in a state law that prohibits …
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NEWARK, NJ — As the last of winter’s chill gives way to the milder breezes of spring, gardeners in New Jersey’s Zone 7 can seize the opportunity to start their …
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Fall in New Jersey brings a spectrum of colors, chilly weather, and the question of garden care, particularly for roses. Whether you’re an amateur gardener or someone with a seasoned …
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October is a crucial month for gardeners in New Jersey’s Zone 7. It’s a transitional period, offering the last big push for harvests, a chance for late-season planting, and preparations …
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Even if you missed the spring and summer planting seasons in New Jersey, it’s not too late to cultivate a fruitful vegetable garden. Late September can still offer ample opportunity …
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – September marks the transition from summer to fall, and if you live in USDA hardiness Zone 7, it’s a crucial month for your garden. As the …
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As summer draws to a close, you might think your vegetable gardening season is over. Think again! Even in September, there are still plenty of options for gardeners in New …
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New Jersey gardeners are still reeling from a recent heat wave that caused havoc on their crops in the past few weeks. If your Garden State garden is in disarray, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …