JerseyShoreLisa 
For the past week, I’ve been moving fruit trees and berry bushes from the old yard to the new one. So far, I’ve dug and moved 1 pear tree, a dwarf bonfire peach tree, 2 blueberry bushes, a high bush cranberry, a jostaberry (needs a pollinator), a gooseberry, a red current, 2 paw paw trees … Read more
This experiment has been pretty successful so far! Isn’t it amazing what you can learn about on the internet? I had no idea how to do this until I started reading blog posts and watching youtube videos about it. Continuing the progress of the start of the project from the first post on Oct. 23rd … Read more
The back yard is home to a few scrub pines that are about 2 1/2 stories tall. One of them is completely dead – no needles in the canopy at all. I think they all might be problematic because up until a few months ago they were surrounded by a forest of trees that provided … Read more
A short time ago, our lot was wooded. The photo that still shows up on Google maps when you search for the property can give you an idea. It was a full-on forest. See? The builder cleared most of the lot, but he had to leave 20% natural according to Ocean County… so he couldn’t … Read more
This is the first time I’ve considered growing figs. My friend Theresa texted me yesterday to tell me she was pruning her fig trees before bringing them into the garage for the winter and asked if I wanted a few cuttings. How could I refuse?! I’m not sure of the variety, as she took branches … Read more
It’s been weeks since it’s rained here! I can’t believe how often I’ve needed to use the sprinklers since I’ve planted my seeds in the veggie gardens in the back yard. The grass seed is coming up beautifully and I’ve already seeded over what I initially put down. I’m keeping track of what I planted … Read more
I’m looking to clear out and use most of my compost before the fall really starts dumping a ton more leaves on me. I’ve read of other gardeners making off with bags of their neighbor’s leaves that have been left curbside for pickup. Oy! Whether a blessing or a curse, this is something I will … Read more
I find that my mid to late summer garden is always a mess. I know I’m not alone, and it doesn’t stop me from showing it off, though my pride may be misplaced. As a busy human (I can’t even just say as a busy Mom cause I know EVERYONE is busy) I find small … Read more