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Did you know? – Interesting Plant Facts

Here’s a selection of unique, bizarre and interesting plant facts. I got the idea for this post when my good friend Mags was browsing our website and espied an image of Yarrow on the herbs page. She said “why’s yarrow on the herb page? Aren’t they flowers?” I replied “Yes they do flower, however they are classified as a medicinal herb.” To this she replied “oh, I never knew that. That’s interesting”. We both shared a smile and some laughter over that little conversation. She then said; you should do a blog post called “did you know that”.

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:12:43-04:00July 22nd, 2020|Herbs, Perennials, Seasonal Color, The Farmers Market, Vegetable Gardening|

Kurt Says Water Wisely

Looks like we're in for a run of scorchers the next two weeks. 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.

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:13:14-04:00June 29th, 2020|Container Gardening, Herbs, Perennials, Plant Care, Seasonal Color, Vegetable Gardening|

Celebrate Mothers Day

Celebrate Mother's Day with Goffle Brook Farms. In the garden center you can select from stunning hanging baskets of Fuschia, Petunias, Ferns, Impatiens and more in a diverse selection of color, texture and foliage. Or perhaps a potted container for the porch or patio from a dazzling display of elegant and unique containers and floral selections

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:16:00-04:00May 7th, 2020|Container Gardening, Herbs, Lawn and Garden, Perennials, Plant Care, Seasonal Color|

Gardening Promotes Healthy Living

Gardening Promotes Healthy Living. Call it the “gardening glow”—working with plants provides serious stress relief and positive sensory stimulation, suggests an experiment done by NASA in 2016.

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:21:31-04:00April 16th, 2020|Container Gardening, Herbs, Plant Care, The Farmers Market|

Grow a Victory Garden

Victory Gardens, also called “war gardens” or “food gardens for defense” were gardens planted by ordinary citizens during World War I and World War II to provide some relief in the public food demands. As it is now as it was in World War II when the nation fell on hard times, this is the time we can help the nation and ourselves to persevere. With store shelves bare and nutritious foods in short supply, if there is any good to be found in these trying times, let one of them be the fact that we are now in the growing season.

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:16:24-04:00March 26th, 2020|Container Gardening, Herbs, The Farmers Market, Vegetable Gardening|

Why we do what we do

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."

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:25:24-04:00October 8th, 2019|Container Gardening, Hard Goods, Herbs, Lawn and Garden, Perennials, Plant Care, Recipes, Seasonal Color, The Farmers Market|

Super Summer Sizzlin Sale

Our Super Sizzlin Summer Sale is heating up! Save on garden decor, pottery, containers and plants. We have merchandise in almost every department on sale!!! If you want to spruce up your porch, patio and/or beds on the cheap, the best time to buy plants, containers (potted or not) and garden decor is now. Again, these deals will remain while supplies last or through August 5th! So make sure to stop by and visit us soon!

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:29:13-04:00July 30th, 2019|Container Gardening, Herbs, Lawn and Garden, Perennials, Seasonal Color|

Mid July in the Farmers Market

The food you purchase at our farmers market is seasonal. It is fresh and delicious and reflects the truest flavors. By incorporating a local farmers market into your routine will help you to reconnect with the seasonal cycles of nature in our region.

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:28:42-04:00July 13th, 2019|Herbs, Perennials, Recipes, The Farmers Market|

Garlic Scapes Pesto

Garlic stalks, commonly called “garlic scapes” are available in our farmer’s market. Perhaps you’ve seen them but weren’t familiar with what they are and their many uses. These thin, curly, vibrantly green stalks come into season in the late spring and early summer, and often are sold by the bunch. Garlic scapes are the stalks that grow from the bulbs of garlic plants.

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:28:28-04:00July 11th, 2019|Container Gardening, Herbs, Perennials, Recipes, The Farmers Market|

Pollinator Week

Join us in celebrating pollinators! Monday, June 17 marks the beginning of Pollinator Week, a national celebration of the amazing invertebrates that are vital to the health of ecosystems and agriculture. It’s a perfect time to celebrate the birds, bugs and lizards that are so essential to the crops we grow, the flowers we smell, and the plants that produce the air we breathe.

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:28:14-04:00June 17th, 2019|Container Gardening, Herbs, Lawn and Garden, Perennials, Seasonal Color|

The Potting Shed

New this year at Goffle Brook Farms is our Potting Shed wherein you can create your own stunning containers for the porch, patio, or garden with expert help and advice right at your fingertips. Choose your plants, select your potting mix and/or soil, don't forget the fertilizer, add a tad of mulch to help keep the growing medium moist and if you want to fancy it up you can choose a small unique piece of garden decor to liven it up.

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:27:51-04:00June 12th, 2019|Container Gardening, Herbs, Lawn and Garden, Perennials, Seasonal Color|

Give the Gift of Gardening

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. Whether you’re celebrating a dad, stepdad, grandfather or other father figure, make sure he knows how special he is and what he means to you. Spend the day at the Garden Center: We’re not just a store, we’re a destination for plant lovers everywhere. 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, the stellar garden displays, and just being yourself…

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:33:08-04:00June 11th, 2019|Container Gardening, Herbs, Lawn and Garden, Perennials, Seasonal Color|

Homemade Herb Butter

This Homemade Herb Butter is a delicious way to add fresh flavor to almost any dish! Many of us already have our herbs planted now that the weather is superb and there are still those planting herbs yet and filling in spaces while its early in the growing season. The other day in my garden bed while applying mulch around the herbs in my raised beds I caught a whiff of rosemary and oregano from my young plants, and oh was it a delightful and enchanting whisper of things to come.

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:32:34-04:00May 23rd, 2019|Container Gardening, Herbs, Perennials|

Gifts for Mom

If you’re searching for gardening gift ideas for Mother’s Day, look no further! A mother who loves to garden would love any of these thoughtful gifts. From plants to planters, unique and stunning garden decor, helpful tools, and more, everyone is sure to find something for their mother at our garden center/farmer’s market.

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:32:05-04:00May 6th, 2019|Container Gardening, Herbs, Lawn and Garden, Seasonal Color|

Container Gardening Success

Pots and planters are for more than just decoration – container gardening can be a great way to grow vegetables easily and successfully. Container gardening is also a great and educational way to interact with children, after all what child doesn’t like getting their hands dirty and learning at the same time?

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:36:10-04:00February 6th, 2019|Container Gardening, Hard Goods, Herbs, Plant Care|

Useful Herbs in the Garden

There are plenty of useful and beneficial herbs you can grow in your garden. Herbs can be used in many ways, whether culinary, medically, or enjoyed in a cup of tea. Aside from the common uses of herbs, you can use certain herbs while they're growing in the ground. Some herbs can provide protection within your garden by repelling certain insects from attacking other important plants. Just placing your herbs near certain plants can be a great way to organically control pests while also providing yourself with fresh seasonings for many meals!

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T15:31:39-04:00June 22nd, 2018|Container Gardening, Hard Goods, Herbs|

It is time to garden again

As anyone who travels Goffle Road knows, it isn’t spring until Goffle Brook Farm in Ridgewood puts out its pansy display. That’s been the tradition since Richard and Dancy Osborne opened the place in 1968. Our reopening this year is special, both within our hearts and with our many customers and friends as this marks our 50th Anniversary serving Bergen County.

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T15:31:44-04:00March 17th, 2018|Container Gardening, Hard Goods, Herbs, Lawn and Garden, Perennials, Plant Care, Seasonal Color|

Perennials, Biennials, and Annuals

One important aspect of gardening is understanding the differences between certain plants. One key distinction between plants includes their life cycle, which effects when you will have to replant. Understanding the differences of plants' life cycles will help you better understand the growing cycles of plants

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:40:40-04:00January 20th, 2018|Container Gardening, Herbs, Perennials, Plant Care, Seasonal Color|

Fragrant Indoor Lavender

The scent of lavender is one very prominent quality of it, but besides that, there are many other forgotten qualities of the plant. Being one of the easiest herbs to grow, lavender requires little in terms of pest control or fertilizer products and once it's established, rarely needs water. Its scent is very soothing and prominent, making it a great indoor plant just for the fresh scent it brings with it. Its essential oil is also an ingredient in many aromatherapy products, such as lotion, perfume, and candles.

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:40:11-04:00January 8th, 2018|Container Gardening, Herbs, Perennials, Recipes|

Thanksgiving Honey Treats

Honey is a perfect way to sweeten up any dish you choose this Thanksgiving. Whether you choose to use it on the turkey, the stuffing, or the rolls, Goffle Brook Farms has all the honey you could possibly need for this Thanksgiving and any other cooking needs. The honey available at Goffle Brook Farms comes right out of New Jersey and is absolutely delicious. Spread it on your toast, drink it with your tea, or maybe try it with one of these irresistible honey treats?

By Goffle Brook Farms|2023-06-08T18:50:30-04:00November 10th, 2017|Hard Goods, Herbs, Recipes, The Farmers Market|

So why does Miracle-Gro or any other fertilizer help plants grow bigger and healthier? Fertilizer is material added to the growing medium of plants to supplement nutrient minerals that may be lacking. The minerals are used in very minor, and in some cases almost microscopic, amounts, to help construct all the different parts of the plant, it’s enzymes, proteins, vitamins, reproductive processes, etc. A deficiency of minerals will limit plant growth, while adding certain minerals to the soil (or other medium) can increase growth and yield.