Looking Ahead: In Bloom at Calgo Gardens in 2026
In 2026, In Bloom at Calgo Gardens continues to evolve as a destination for seasonal events, creative gatherings, and hands-on experiences rooted in nature. Located in Freehold, New Jersey, Calgo Gardens is intentionally shaping its 2026 programming to offer something slower and more meaningful—experiences that invite visitors from across Monmouth County and Central New Jersey […]
A Day Of Wellness
Join us for a day of wellness that focuses on the health and well-being of the people who take care of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. When disease strikes, it effects the whole family but when Alzheimer’s strikes, it hits the caregivers particularly hard. Alzheimer’s disease is often called a family disease or the caregiver’s […]
6 Alternatives to the Poinsettia
The poinsettia is often thought of as the iconic Christmas plant, but not everyone loves the showy and difficult to care for plant. If its not your idea of holiday decorating, we have alternatives to the poinsettia. Decorate your home with these vibrant, lush and easy to care for plants that are sure to make […]
Magical Things Happen When Community Comes Together!
And we experienced that first hand when our community came out to support Art in the Garden on Saturday, April 24. The 65+ artists in attendance were amazing, and we couldn’t believe the steady flow of patrons! We were also graced with a beautiful day; the weather was absolutely perfect. To the best of our […]
Planting Seeds With Your Children
Growing a garden with your children is more than just planting seeds. When you make planting a garden a family event, you reap more than just vegetables. There are so many benefits to teaching your children how to create a garden and here’s our top five reasons to get planting with your kids. 1. If […]
Backyard Chickens
In full disclosure – we started keeping chickens before keeping chickens during Covid was cool. Here at Calgo we already knew the benefits of the backyard fowl before chickens became the unexpected pet of the pandemic. The surprising trend of tending chickens came from the unease about food security coupled with new stay at home […]
What Is Seasonal Eating?
What is seasonal eating? Eating seasonally means you are eating the freshest local food. It’s purchasing and consuming the fruits and vegetables that are locally grown at their prime time of harvest. (It’s extra special if it’s grown in your own garden.) The produce will be simply delicious and fresh because it’s picked when it’s […]