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August Means One Thing in New Jersey: It’s Finally Jersey Tomato Season

Toms River, NJ – Ask almost any lifelong New Jersey resident when summer truly arrives, and many won’t mention Memorial Day or the Fourth of July. They’ll tell you it starts when the first ripe Jersey tomatoes appear at roadside…

What to Plant in August in New Jersey: These Vegetables Thrive for a Fall Harvest

Toms River, NJ – While many gardeners think the growing season begins to wind down in August, horticulture experts say it’s actually the ideal time for New Jersey residents to plant a second round of vegetables for a productive fall…

Toms River Township Takes Your Garden and Landscaping to a New Level with Free Mulch and Wood Chips

Toms River officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of a popular program offering free compost, mulch, and wood chips made from locally recycled yard waste. Get your garden and landscaping in…

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…

Warm Days, Cold Nights: New Jersey Gardeners Urged to Wait Before Planting Summer Crops

Toms River, NJ – An early taste of summer warmth is arriving this week, with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s, but gardeners across New Jersey’s Zone 7 are being warned not to rush planting frost-sensitive vegetables just yet. Despite the sunny stretch, overnight lows…

Newark is Not the Only Place to See New Jersey’s Annual Cherry Blossom Bloom, But it is the Best in the State

From Newark to South Jersey, thousands of cherry trees are transforming parks and streets into spring showcases. Newark, NJ – Cherry blossom season is underway across New Jersey, and while Branch Brook Park remains the crown jewel, residents don’t have to travel to Newark…