What can I grow in my garden in NJ?

Tomatoes, cranberries, spinach, bell peppers, peaches, and blueberries – to name a few. Farmers also grows a lot of corn, soybeans, potatoes, apples, and strawberries. Farms are not limited just to the south. You can find farms, farm stands, and farmers markets throughout the state.

Does New Jersey have a lot of gardens?

The New Jersey Botanical Garden and Skylands Manor range across 96 acres of gardens and about 1000 acres of woodlands—there are plenty of spaces to explore and home to unusual plant species from around the world.

Does NJ have a botanical gardens?

The New Jersey Botanical Gardens includes 96 acres of gardens surrounded by 1000 acres of woodlands. Join NJBG hike leaders on an easy, child-friendly hike in the Garden’s woodlands.

Why is New Jersey the Garden State?

It was rather a nickname given to one region of New Jersey: The Pine Barrens. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the term “The Garden State” was used as a way to advertise farmland across the country to prospective farmers during the early to mid 1800’s.

When should I start a garden in NJ?

If you’re thinking of planting a vegetable garden this season, it’s not too late to start! April is the perfect month in New Jersey for planting a wide variety of vegetables, so think about where you want to place your backyard veggie garden while Patch shares some garden know-how.

What’s in bloom at the arboretum?

But at the arboretum, home to more than 70 varieties of cherry tree, some ornamental cherries flowered more than a week before the blossoms downtown, and others have yet to reach their peak. Cherry blossoms are planted in multiple areas throughout the arboretum, sometimes alongside other flowering Japanese fruit trees.

What zone is NJ for gardening?

New Jersey growing zones only range from 6a to 7b, so when planning a garden, it is important to know which one you are in to determine which plant flowers and vegetables will thrive in that zone. For the most part, it is fine to plant anything rated in a lower zone, too.

Is the National Arboretum open Covid?

All areas of the Arboretum are open to the public including the Himalayan Cedar picnic area and the POD Playground. The Bonsai Collection, Pod Playground and Himalayan Cedar picnic area are all open.