June 2022

Sacrificial Carrot: How to Make Your NJ Carrot Crop Go the Distance

Prior to this past summer, I was never able to grow carrots. They emerged from the ground looking like… well, God forgive me, let’s call them my little orange Thalidomide babies. But then I tried something different. First, I did some research on how to grow carrots. Then I employed some of the new techniques […]

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Fall Gardening in NJ Zone 6, and Putting Your Garden to Bed for Winter

Ah, another sad September when we must say goodbye to those glorious red tomatoes, luscious cucumbers and summer harvests of kale and chard. Trying to squeeze in time to tidy up the garden before back to school and autumn’s onset. Did you know: you can prep garden beds in the fall so they’ll be ready

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Peppers Planting Instructions for NJ Zone 6

Peppers Planting Instructions for NJ Zone 6 Peppers are a summer-loving plant here in NJ. The milder ones such as bell peppers lend a nice snap to summer salads as well as the soups and chilis of September. All peppers contain high amounts of vitamin C. Hotter varieties such as cayenne, jalapeno and habanero boast

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Organic Pest Control in Your Garden: Slugs, Snails and Potato Beetles

Simple Tips for How to Stop Slugs, Snails and Potato Beetles from Destroying Your Garden Plants (without Chemicals) Slugs and Snails These slimy insects travel and feed primarily at night, sometimes early morning. More rain means more slugs, and they favor eating the gorgeous, sweet lettuce that’s growing in your garden. Hunt them in the

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Ode to the Turnip | Planting Turnips in NJ Zone 6

Ah, the humble turnip… my all-time favorite vegetable. Beautiful, smooth white-and-purple painted globes of goodness, often with a flat bottom. I always think of Beatrix Potter’s wonderful drawings. So many varieties of turnips to plant, taste and enjoy! My first taste of turnips occurred at my friend’s mom’s house. She served a delicious dinner of

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NJ Zone 6 Organic Gardening Guide Teaches New Gardeners How to Grow Their Own Dinner

GardenBeds-NJ.com, offers NJ zone 6-specific organic gardening tips on their website, and recently launched a comprehensive gardening guide that is available for instant download by email. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE– March 20, 2015 Hunterdon County, NJ Just in time for the 2015 spring gardening season, GardenBedsNJ.com has compiled a comprehensive, raised-bed gardening guide that’s designed to provide basic

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Organic Tomato Gardener: Controlling Aphids, Stink Bugs and Tomato Fruit Worms

Gearing up for the 2017 Jersey tomato season? Below are three common tomato pests with descriptions of each, and how to control them using organic alternatives to pesticide spray. Aphids You’ve probably come across those tiny, dirt-like bits that appear to be moving, on your tomato plants as well as on other garden vegetables. They

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