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May 2026 in northern New Jersey

As the warm days of summer draw closer and closer, the seasonal transformation is taking place in our yards and homes. We’ve brought our lawn furniture, sun-bleached and ready for countless hours of outdoor relaxation. Simultaneously, we’ve also retrieved our … Continue reading

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Garden 2026, May: April Showers Bring May Flowers?

May 14, 2026 – Unseasonably Cool Weather, May 14, 2025 Despite the cooler-than-anticipated temperatures that have caused a noticeable slowdown in the overall growth within our garden this month, we are pleased to share some encouraging updates on the progress … Continue reading

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Garden 2026 – April and the day of the Tiller

Also, Day of the Broadcast Spreader – Update: April 9-11, 2026 – What’s Growing – Asparagus – Protecting the Garden – Update: Garden Beans Set This year marks a significant expansion of our outdoor gardening endeavors. We are enhancing our … Continue reading

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April 2026 – Spring is here!

As Spring 2026 has officially arrived and is in full swing, we are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to dedicate our time and energy to rejuvenating our outdoor spaces. Although the purchase and arrangement of new lawn furniture will have to … Continue reading

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Garden 2026 -March

Field Mice – Tomato and Eggplant – Winter-sown – Flower Seed Starting – March Lawn Care – Daffodils (almost!) – With the arrival of March, we find ourselves once again preparing our garden for the upcoming growing season, which means … Continue reading

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March: Winter’s End in Sight!

March 9 – March 19 – Birdfeeder With the arrival of March, the anticipation for Spring is palpable throughout Northern New Jersey. Following a significant February snowstorm that left a blanket of white across the region, we are currently experiencing … Continue reading

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February 2026 – Winter continues!

Bomb Cyclone Blizzard February 23, 2026 The month of February concluded with the region experiencing the wrath of a severe weather event, specifically a bomb cyclone blizzard, which brought significant snowfall and challenging conditions not only to Northern New Jersey … Continue reading

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Winter of 26: Snowmaggedon

3:46 pm monday 1/26/2026 Winter Storm Fern has come and gone leaving behind seventeen inches of snow in lower West Milford N.J.. I got my SUV out of the driveway and took a victory lap around town only to find … Continue reading

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2026 Garden

February 2026 Winter Sowing Each year, we are able to give our flower garden a head start by using a technique called winter sowing, specifically focusing on sunflowers. This innovative gardening method leverages readily available materials, such as empty soda … Continue reading

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January – Winter in North Jersey

Given the persistent winter conditions we’ve experienced, with the December snow blanket still covering much of Western North Jersey, it is likely that this wintry landscape will remain in place until the arrival of spring. Worse than the cold temperatures … Continue reading

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