Category Archives: Living in northern New Jersey

The cool crisp air of October is here and the weather has been very enjoyable with mild temperatures overall. The children are settled into their school routine and this is the unofficial start of the holiday season. The holiday season … Continue reading →

With the Labor Day Holiday behind us, its time to sadly say goodbye to Summer 2026. Our garden was a bit disappointing with the produce, but we did harvest cucamelons, eggplant, cucumbers, green beans and cherry tomatoes. But with our … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →