Category Archives: Living in northern New Jersey
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
December – Winter officially arrives in Northern New Jersey.
Holiday Shopping – Winter Gardening The month of December started with a few inches of snow and frigid temperatures, yes, winter has arrived early weeks before its scheduled start. Following Thanksgiving in November, the busy atmosphere of the holiday season … Continue reading
November 2025 in northern New Jersey
Winter Garden The crisp air of autumn signals the arrival of November. The shorter days and cooler nights characterize this month. The recent shift from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time brings about a noticeable change in our daily rhythm, … Continue reading
October in Northern New Jersey
Home Preparations – Winter Vehicle Prep – October in Our Garden – Following the brief respite of our September “Indian Summer,” a noticeable shift occurs in northern New Jersey as the days shorten and temperatures cool, signaling the impending arrival … Continue reading
