New Jersey Wants to Boost Booze Made From Jersey Fresh, Home Grown Agricultural Ingredients
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would officially expand the state’s well-known “Jersey Fresh” marketing program to include beer, wine, cider, and liquor produced from New Jersey-grown agricultural…
New Jersey Takes First Step Toward Banning More Gas Powered Landscaping Equipment
Gas powered leaf blowers, lawnmowers, edgers, and other tools are on the chopping block in New Jersey, but one bill introduced this week seeks to get the state going in that direction…
These New Jersey Spots Offer Great Fall Foliage Vistas
New Jersey offers even more stunning destinations to experience fall foliage, each with its own charm. In Bergen County, Ramapo Mountain State Forest is known for its rugged terrain, where you can…
It’s Time To Start Your Fall New Jersey Garden This Week
As summer begins to wind down in New Jersey’s Zone 7a, many gardeners might assume it’s time to start wrapping up their growing season. However, late August is actually an excellent time…
Weeks of Intense Heat, Humidity, and Rain Wreaking Havoc on Gardens in New Jersey
Reviving Your Summer Garden: Combating Heat, Humidity, and Disease Summer can be a challenging time for gardeners, as the combination of heat, humidity, and rain creates the perfect conditions for diseases and…
It’s Officially Jersey Corn and Tomato Season in the Garden State
The Culinary Delights of Jersey Corn and Tomatoes New Jersey’s agricultural heritage is rich, and two of its stars—Jersey corn and tomatoes—are celebrated for their supreme quality and taste, particularly during their…
Water Restrictions Imposed on Monmouth and Ocean Counties
ASBURY PAK, N.J. – Due to an emergency repair and increased demand from a heat wave, New Jersey American Water has issued a mandatory water conservation restriction for Monmouth and Ocean Counties…
What To Do With Your Garden Grown Jersey Fresh Cucumbers
TRENTON, NJ – If you have had any success in your Jersey Fresh garden this year, it’s the time when you are probably buried in cucumbers. You’ve probably given your friends, family,…
What’s Growing on in June? Here’s What to Plant in New Jersey Gardens This Month
NEWARK, NJ—June offers an ideal time for gardeners in New Jersey’s Zone 7 to enhance their gardens with a variety of plants suited for midsummer planting. This month is perfect for adding…
Ten Things You Should be Planting in Your New Jersey Zone 7A Garden Right Now
Planting Guide for Late May in New Jersey Garden (Zone 7) Late May is an ideal time to get into the garden in New Jersey’s Zone 7, as the risk of frost…
Adding Mint to Your New Jersey Garden: Pros and Cons
The Vigorous Growth of Mint: Managing Its Spread in Your Garden Mint is a popular herb known for its refreshing flavor and aromatic leaves, making it a favorite among gardeners and cooks…
When and How To Transplant Cucumber, Melon, and Warm Weather Seedlings in New Jersey
As the frosty whispers of winter recede and spring firmly establishes itself, gardeners in Zone 7 are eagerly turning their thoughts towards the warm-weather delights of cucumbers, melons, and other summer vegetables.…
If You Garden in New Jersey, Here’s What You Need to be Planting Right Now
Best Seeds to Plant in May for New Jersey Zone 7 Gardens May is a pivotal month for gardening in New Jersey’s Zone 7, where the frost has passed and the soil…
Here Are Vegetables You Can Plant Right Now in New Jersey and Zone 7
Spring Planting Guide: What to Plant in New Jersey’s Zone 7 This April NEW JERSEY, NJ – As April ushers in warmer weather, gardeners in New Jersey’s Zone 7 can begin planting…
Hands Off Our Honey Bees: New Jersey Lawmakers Push to Repeal State Hive Limits
Bill Aims to Limit Department of Agriculture’s Oversight on Honeybee Hive Placement Assemblymen Kevin J. Rooney and Parker Space have introduced a new bill that seeks to restrict the authority of the…
Five Garden Seeds You Can Safely Plant in March in New Jersey
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 planting season.…
These Amazing Flowers Actually Bloom in the Winter in New Jersey
Winter Blooms Brighten New Jersey’s Chilliest Months Trenton, NJ – As the winter chill sets in across the Garden State, a surprising burst of color emerges from the frosty ground. In New…
Cantaloupe Sold in New Jersey Contaminated with Salmonella Bacteria
TRENTON, NJ – Sofia Produce, LLC, operating as “Trufresh,” has expanded its recall of fresh cantaloupes under the “Malichita” label, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall now includes additional sales order…
This Apple has a Tattoo of An Apple On It
You never know what you’re going to find on any given day on Reddit, and the last thing I was expecting today was an apple with an apple tattoo on it. It’s…
It’s Fall in New Jersey, Should You Prune Your Rose Bushes?
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 green thumb,…
Kamala Harris Wants Your Guns, Calls For Federal Assault Rifle Ban
TRENTON, NJ – According to Vice President Kamala Harris, ‘assault weapons’ have no place in society, unless they’re owned by the government. She said the weapons, designed for killing large amounts of…