Hydrangeas are full-sun to partial-shade plants that appreciate moist, well-drained soil; however, lots of organic matter will certainly help. Although the nicest hydrangeas I have seen were on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard in virtually pure sand, I suspect it’s simply the moisture that’s the key — so water them copiously! Here, you’ll learn quick tips… Read More »
For 39 years, I have had the good fortune to be able to wake up in the morning and do something that I love — create outdoor garden rooms that enrich the lives of family and friends who come to visit. The heart of the garden lies in the plantings we choose. A sensible low-maintenance… Read More »
A mild winter can bring many spring surprises. In my gardens, for instance, the soil was workable early in the year, the worms are close to the surface, and other underground insect life has been stirring. With that said, we should start to prepare for a glorious gardening season ahead. It’s very important to… Read More »
Christmas Décor By Cowleys: The Preferred Choice for Holiday & Event Decoration When it comes to professional Holiday and Event lighting services, Christmas Décor by Cowleys has earned a seven-year reputation for top quality service and attention to detail. Year after year, hundreds of residential and commercial clients choose Cowleys for their Christmas lighting needs. … Read More »
Sampling This Season’s Finest Produce We all know that for the best flavor and best value, one should shop with the seasons. The fall season is the time for root vegetables. As you walk the produce department of your local supermarket, note the beautiful earth tones of yams, turnips, beets, parsnips, radishes, carrots and onions…. Read More »
Gardening tips for late summer Keep re-seeding your vegetable garden, to reap a bounty of Fall and Winter rewards: We have been sowing that half-thimble-full of lettuce seeds almost every week — some mesclun, a few varieties of leaf-lettuce and a beautiful, dark pink, heat-resistant butter-head variety. We’ve also been putting in a short row… Read More »
Nobody wants to think about their house right now — well, for certain I don’t. It’s summer; the grill revs up for quick dinners and I’m much more interested in play on these long, languid days. My little bit of home time is dedicated to digging in the dirt, a quick scan for tomato blight… Read More »
Conventional wine wisdom often highlights young, fresh white wines with plenty of crisp acidity for summertime, but reds can make their mark for summer too. They work best especially around the grill with red meat. If you are having a backyard barbecue, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to pairing wines… Read More »
When the specialty is installing sprinklers, the benefits are all yours. An impressive year round automatic sprinkler system is waiting for you. All you have to decide is if you want to save yourself hours of labor, and money. Jun 01, 2010 – Eco Lawn Sprinkler Systems provides a free estimation, demonstrating their confident service… Read More »
Books For Cooks The Vegetarian Slow Cooker: Great Recipes, Exceptional Flavors. More and more people are reducing their consumption of meat and replacing it with a diet more rich in vegetables, legumes, whole grains and fruit. In her recently released cookbook The Vegetarian Slow Cooker, best-selling author Judith Finlayson proves that vegetables are both healthy… Read More »
To many gardeners, zucchini is like the Don Rickles of the veggie plot; it just don’t get no respect. Like Don Rickles, it can make an “oversized impression” in one’s garden…taking up quite a bit of space and, like Don did, producing more ‘one-liners’ – or in this case, zucchini – than… Read More »
When it comes to interior design A woman came in to see me yesterday, completely frustrated. She’s nearly through a major renovation and had many, many questions about basic design decisions. Her frustration was rooted in the fact that, for whatever reason,
by Deborah Smith, author of the Jersey Bites Food Blog. Deborah Smith is the Owner and Editor of JerseyBites.com, a local blog dedicated to outstanding recipes and restaurants at the Jersey Shore and throughout New Jersey. You can follow her “Quest for Food with Attitude” on Twitter @JerseyBites. English Horticulturist and author of The Country… Read More »
Here’s the bad news first: Because we located our raised bed at the bottom of a swale in the sand dunes, we discovered that the rabbits could jump right in on one side, and had to fence it in. This eliminated our original plan – to eliminate the stooping, bending and kneeling one usually needs to do in order to weed and harvest a non-raised bed. On the bright side though, we could use the exercise.
What Is “Jersey Fresh”? More than a label and a logo, it’s about great taste and high quality. Interested in som great summer recipes? Click Here More than just a promotional program developed to inform consumers about the availability and variety of fruits and vegetables grown in New Jersey, Jersey Fresh seems to sum up… Read More »
Organic gardening differs from “conventional” gardening mainly in the areas of fertilization and pest control. Organic gardening is planting without chemical fertilizers and naturally building the soil to support healthy plant life. People are increasingly aware that organic food is better for the environment. This primer of organic gardening will help you get started in… Read More »
AROUND THE YARD Early Spring Garden Guide By Suzanne Bontempo Garden Center Manager, Dearborn Market The urge to garden in early spring is primal.Re-connecting with the earth is affirming, renewing, promising. Waking up the garden to a new growing season is a tonic to the gardener as well. Our greenhouse is beginning to fill up… Read More »
As political and financial stress wreak havoc in the world; it is a comfort to know that in the midst of these dark clouds there is a silver lining, spring! A time of rebirth, renewal, planting and a time to become aware of all the beauty in nature that is available to us. There is… Read More »
By Nicole Nava The classic flower or vegetable garden has changed a lot over the past years. Gardens today are about convenience, low maintenance, and a healthier environment. There are many new products on the market today to help make a more beautiful garden without too much work. The Mulch Block Putting mulch… Read More »
Grow your own fresh, uncontaminated, responsibly produced food It’s the talk of the town the First Lady, Michelle Obama, breaking ground on the South Lawn with twenty-six elementary school children on the first day of spring. In the next few weeks, the garden will be filled with spinach, broccoli, various lettuces, lots of herbs, blueberries,… Read More »
Spring means that the garden centers are packed with people, and car trunks are packed with plants. Everybody has dirt on their knees, dirt under their nails, and are excited about gardening. To make certain that this excitement yields positive results, let’s discuss the basics in this article of spring planting tips. Let’s start with… Read More »
Summer gardening tips . . . http://www.freeplants.com Don’t be afraid to trim those flowering shrubs and trees that need it. Failure to prune is probably the biggest gardening mistake a person can make. I spent 20 years landscaping homes and businesses, and I watched people make the investment in my services, then they failed to… Read More »
Weed Control Facts, Winning the Battle of the Weeds http://www.freeplants.com Keeping your landscape plantings, flower beds, and nursery crops free of weeds is a battle, but if you approach it with a strategic plan, you will prevail. In order to develop a plan, you first must understand how weeds work, and what kind of weeds… Read More »
Going REALLY GREEN with Xeroscaping By K.A. Linne, Garden Columnist to Currents Magazines Regular readers of this column may remember that K. A. doesn’t believe in gardening during the sizzling months of July and August. We do believe in harvesting, however and if you followed our earlier advice, you will be up to your eyeballs… Read More »
The Right Tools for the Job By Ed Brock, Brock Farms, Colts Neck & Freehold Gardening doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, it can be very relaxing and self satisfying, which is probably why it has become the number one hobby in the country. However it can be a lot more fun when… Read More »
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO START A SUMMERTIME VEGETABLE GARDEN FOR AND WITH YOUR KIDS OR GRANDKIDS In fact, this may be the very BEST time to begin by K.A. Linne, gardening editor to Currents magazines It,s never too late, I say, to start a garden with your kids or grandkids unless, that is, you… Read More »
