JerseyShoreLisa 
On May 6th, I’m usually ignoring a chilly forecast (to my eventual dismay) and planting out small seedlings into the garden. I say a prayer and wish them luck and glance nervously at the sky, hoping the frost doesn’t come. This year, after having mixed success with the seedlings I’ve been babying for the last … Read more
[su_row][su_column size=”2/3″ center=”no” class=””] On March 1st I read an article online about Elderberry cuttings and how to get them to root in water. This inspired me to run outside to take some cuttings. I poked a few down into the soil in the cold frame and brought a few inside. I was excited to … Read more
[su_row] [su_column size=”1/2″ center=”no” class=””] While the nation stays home, the garden is waking up and blooms are starting to come out and shake off the chill of winter sleep. Last week I picked up a fruit tree from Costco. While in the store, I thought it was potted (or at least wrapped in soil … Read more
Last year was the first year I attended the Philadelphia Flower Show – it was an incredible display of artistry and offered a wealth of information about plants, gardening, industry professionals and products. I LOVED it and decided it was a spectical not to be missed moving forward. This spring, I looked for tickets to … Read more
[su_row][su_column size=”2/3″ center=”no” class=””] I was looking forward to going to the tradeshow as Mom and I drove from Bayville to Edison yesterday morning. We arrived and made our way through the aisles of the NJ Home and Garden Show to see what Garden related businesses were represented among the vendor spaces. NJ Certified Nursery … Read more
The NJ Home Show has always been a big deal for industry professionals but now they have added a GARDEN component to the show. I can’t wait to go see it! (check out my garden calendar for all the local garden related events I’m looking forward to this season). The 31st Annual New Jersey Home … Read more
On January 4th I ordered a red, white and blue wine grape collection from an ebay seller, thecountrygardenshop. I have no idea why they would ship them right away, but they did – I received them a few days ago. They arrived as three bare root plants, bundled together with the roots in moist chunky … Read more
Here is how and why I’m making elderberry syrup! Today I’m making some home made elderberry syrup using fresh organic elderberries from my yard that were harvested from my yard in late August and September! The recipe I use is based on the one from Mountain Rose Herbs. The local honey I’m using is from … Read more