Apple Picking: A Core Fall Tradition in New Jersey
It’s fall in New Jersey and that means pumpkin picking, fall festivals, corn mazes and apple picking. Apples have a special place in the heart of New Jersey—after all, the…
It’s fall in New Jersey and that means pumpkin picking, fall festivals, corn mazes and apple picking. Apples have a special place in the heart of New Jersey—after all, the…
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…
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…
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It was supposed to be the summer when spotted lantern flies were expected to decimate gardens and forests across New Jersey. But it hasn’t happened and…
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,…
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…
With non-stop rains in New Jersey over the past three weeks, your garden has probably gone from a desert to a jungle in a short period of time. After a…
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…
Gooseberries. You probably never heard of them, but they are a simple to grow shrub in New Jersey that can cost you about $15 for a lifetime supply of sweet,…
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…