Five Simple Spring Yard Clean-up Tasks

Five Simple Spring Yard Clean-up Tasks

Here in NJ, it still doesn’t feel like spring—but it is! And that means it’s time to get your yard ready to bloom, grow, and enjoy. We have reliable reports that spring is really on its way, hopefully before summer gets here. Completing these five simple tasks now...
Help Save the Bees

Help Save the Bees

Did you know that bees pollinate about 70 different crop species, and those crops feed 90% of the world’s population? That’s just one of the reasons why the decline of the honey bee is cause for concern. Honey bees are disappearing at an alarming rate and some of the...
Forcing Forsythia

Forcing Forsythia

After nor’easters and thunder snow, we’re all ready for a little spring. The burst of yellow blooming forsythia is one of the first happy signs of the season. You can have the delight of spring a little earlier by forcing forsythia flowers in your home. Who doesn’t...
Art in Your Winter Garden

Art in Your Winter Garden

Although this week it feels like spring outside, we wanted to share Calgo Garden’s beauty during our last snow storm—hopefully the last snow storm of the season! Here’s some inspiration for adding art to your winter garden to give you enjoyment all season long. We...
Winter Gardening Chores

Winter Gardening Chores

Ah the pleasure of a surprisingly warm day in the middle of February! It sparks our longing to get outside and back into the garden. Take advantage of the mild weather to start some winter gardening chores. Your yard will love it—and so will your soul. Most of the...
Winter Gardening and Aquaponics

Winter Gardening and Aquaponics

The short, gray days of winter can leave you longing for a bit of green—and Drop the Beet Farms’ greenhouse is full of greens to nourish your cravings. Locally grown, fresh, organic greens in the middle of winter? Yes, please! [siteorigin_widget...