Looks like we're in for a run of scorchers the next week and a half. Temperatures climbing into the high to mid nineties for quite a stretch with little or spotty rain forecast. Man those iced teas are gonna quench your thirst while relaxing on the patio. Don't forget your porch/patio containers and your garden beds. Chances are those plants are going to be mighty thirsty also.
Kick Off Spring with Pericallis 'Mandala Plus Magic Purple'. Available now at the garden center, these vibrant, cool-weather blooming annual plants thrive in full to partial sun with well-draining, rich soil and a simply stunning with their profuse blossoms. Their sheer abundance of flowers is what makes them ideal for creating diverse vibrant planting schemes for the garden, patio or balcony. Mandala is also extremely attractive as individual plants.. .
Victory gardens came into being during the era of World War 1 and 2. They were a means to boost morale and supplement food rationing. Today these gardens symbolize self-sufficiency and a return to basics of our daily lives. They are tailored in this day and age for both urban and sub-urban communities and homes and are a means by which we can cultivate our own fresh, healthy produce, reducing reliance on processed grocery store food.
When we first saw this facebook post on Stacie Cahn Greenhouse's Facebook page our jaw dropped. I thought to myself "Oh my gosh, this is exactly what Mom and Dad strived for when they started Goffle Brook Farms 51 years ago. A place where happiness flourishes, where their's growth and friendships made, a place where their is love, kindness and laughter in the air."
Just in time for the coming heat wave, our Super Sizzling Summer Sale is back! We have merchandise to spruce up the garden beds on sale!!! Save on all our sun/shade perennials with our buy 3 get 1 offer. Our annuals are on sale with a buy 1 flat get one flat free. All empty gardening containers are now on sale at 25% off, so now’s the time to pick up a flat or two and get double the flowers and create some unique containers for the porch/patio/outdoor living areas.
Container plantings are a simple and elegant way to change the look of a terrace, outdoor living area, front porch or entry. There’s no better way to do this than with colorful, beautiful annuals and perennials planted in unique and stunning containers that transform the look and feel of any outdoor living space. Decorate the outdoor areas you use the most in the warmer months so they feel like extensions of your home.
Vegetables and Herb Plants available for planting in your garden beds and containers are here at Goffle Brook Farms. Home gardens take on many forms, from a few plants in containers to large garden plots in the backyard. Beyond the reward of homegrown produce, gardens provide health, environmental and enjoyment advantages for the gardener.
Perfect for a shaded porch/patio setting and ideal as a bedding plant in any shade garden, Primroses (Primula) are early spring-blooming perennials, often appearing in March, that thrive in moist, shady areas and come in a variety of colors, brightening up gardens after winter. Primroses come in a wide array of colors, including soft shades of pink and purple, vibrant yellows, and bright crimson reds. Your primroses will blend well with other shade garden plants such as ferns, hostas, and astilbe.
A Teaspoon of Life - You might be surprised to learn there are more living things in one teaspoon of soil than there are people on the planet. One gram of soil can contain several billion bacteria from thousands of different species. Most organisms that live in soils are microscopically small, but they are crucial for keeping soils in good condition.
GOFFLE BROOK FARM GARDEN CENTER WEBSITE - (ranked #4 in New Jersey for 15 Best New Jersey Gardening Blogs and Websites in 2025. Date of Publish - Jan 01, 2025 The best New Jersey Gardening blogs from thousands of blogs on the web and ranked by relevancy, authority, social media followers & freshness. As ranked within the 250,000 blogs and websites listed on Feedspot. #4. Goffle Brook Farms Blog
Planting a vegetable garden isn’t just for spring - In this post, we’ll discuss some vegetables and herbs; all of which are available now in the garden center, to plant in the fall for a spring harvest. We’ll also include some helpful tips to make your spring vegetable garden a success.
Celebrate Father's Day with dear old dad at Goffle Brook Farms and give the gift of gardening this year. Flats of annuals are buy one get one and hanging baskets are 25% off thru June 21st of 2024. Stop by with dad and take all the time you need to enjoy his special day amidst the lovely blossoms and flowers that mesmerize one's soul in the garden center...
Alton Brown and "good EATS" got nothing on us when it comes to this twist I concocted on Pecan Rosemary Candied Bacon. Simple to create with only 7 ingredients and having a brief making time of only 30 minutes, this savory complement to scrambled eggs is mouth watering sweetness with a tang that is simply delicious.
If you are into herb gardening with culinary herbs, rosemary plant (Salvia rosmarinus) is an excellent choice for both the garden beds and for growing in containers. It is a fragrant herb that grows as a perennial with a rounded growth habit features slender, needle-like, grayish-green leaves on upright erect woody stem that put forth clusters of small, blue, lavender, or white flowers that appear in late spring thru early summer.
If you are into herb gardening for culinary herbs, Italian Large Leaf Basil is a must have basil plant. This culinary herb is a sweeter pesto type basil with high yields in the garden. A large variety with medium-dark green leaves, this basil is bigger than most others found in the basil family. Very aromatic and as popular with bees and butterflies as it is with chefs, this is one of our most favorite basil plants. When compared to Genovese the flavor and scent are sweeter and less clove like.
WE ARE BACK | LETS GO - IT"S TIME TO GARDEN - JUST FOLLOW THE GOFFLE BROOK ROAD - our rendition of that wizard of oz song featuring the cast from Goffle Brook Farms. Open daily 8:30 a.m. thru 5 p.m. or so.
Get ahead on your gardening by starting ornamental and flower seeds indoors and producing your own transplants. With a little planning, a few supplies and tools, plus some know-how, you’ll be on your way to seed starting success. Plant these flower seeds indoors, under lights, six to eight weeks before transplanting into the garden.
Mid Summer Perennials - Low-maintenance blooms to fill your garden this summer. Just because July is here, doesn’t mean you can’t make some changes in your garden by adding a few new perennials. There are plenty of options, regardless of the type of space you need to fill. Not only can you plant in July, but it can be one of the best summer months to liven up your garden.
30% Off ALL Garden Ornaments And Fountains - Studies show that running water relieves stress and even decreases blood pressure and heart rate. Water calms the mind. It just makes us feel good. Outdoor fountains are simple ways to immediately add beauty to one’s outdoor space, whether it’s a meditation garden, a front lawn or a back yard.
Father’s Day is approaching and this is an excellent time to show the dads and father figures in your life how special they are to you. We’ll be open on Father’s Day and you’re welcome to bring your dad and spend as long as you like enjoying the fresh air, browsing the garden center and gift shoppe, and just enjoy being with dad.
