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.
Goffle Brook Farms has an extensive selection of fertilizers for both flowering plants and lawn and/or grass areas to feed your plants when they need it. So how do fertilizers help plants grow bigger and healthier?
Fall is the ideal season for many things, such as pumpkin carving and playing in piles of leaves. It is also the best time to newly seed or over-seed a lawn. Fall lawn care practices are essential for lawns to be able to withstand the winter period of dormancy and frost. By taking the time to care for your lawn this fall, you’ll prime it to grow greener and healthier next spring!
Decorating your home with seasonal color for the fall season is more than just a fun thing to do; it could actually benefit your mental health, too. Have you ever just looked at a display of pumpkins, gourds and Halloween lights at a neighbor’s house (or even in your own home) and felt instantly happier? Well, there’s a scientific explanation for that and the reasons can be found at Goffle Brook Farms.
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."
Ladies Is This Your Husband? April is designated as National Lawn Care Month, a time to focus on the importance of healthy lawns and their benefits. According to the National Association of Landscape Professionals, a significant majority of American homeowners, estimated to be around 75-85%, do their own lawn maintenance and also that seven of 10 Americans who have a lawn/landscape (69 percent) admit their lawn could use improvement,
Which one is better? That was the question in an inquiry we received on social media. Herein is our reply: Hi Allison. My husband and I are the proud owner’s of Goffle Brook Farm & Garden Center. So of course I am going to recommend our store but here is why… As a general rule bagged mulch is much cleaner than bulk mulch.
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.
Kick off spring with Senetti Pericallis! A showstopper in any garden. Its bright blue flowers instantly elevate the aesthetic appeal, creating a vibrant focal point that draws the eye. One of the best aspects of this plant is its ease of care. Senetti provides high impact color when we need it the most. In vivid blues, magic magentas, ultraviolets and stunning bicolors, where else can you find vibrant color early in the season?
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.
Using peat moss for garden purposes improves the soil. Peat moss in soil provides the right amount of texture that keeps it light and yet retains moisture. Sphagnum peat moss is a type of peat used to condition soil and give plants the medium that is perfect for root growth and nutrient uptake.
January through February is the ideal time to start thinking of your lawn care goals for the new year and plan for spring lawn care. Taking advantage of this quieter season to prepare will set you up for success when the growing season begins.
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
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...
In our last post we said JUST FOLLOW THE GOFFLE BOOK ROAD. News 12 of New Jersey did just that on March 20th and spent the entire morning browsing the garden center and farmer’s market. News 12’s Lauren Due visited Goffle Brook Farm and Garden Center in Ridgewood to get spring ready. Watch below for more spring tips:
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.
Cutting Daffodils for a Vase - Daffodils are lovely as cut flowers. Here’s how to keep your garden daffodil plants alive and make a floral bouquet with daffodils last longer. ‘Thalia’ daffodils – also called Old Narcissus – have big and showy pure white blooms.
We have plenty of kiln dried firewood for sale this winter – for more information, call us at 201-755-7959 or e-mail us at info@gofflebrookfarms.com. One of the advantages of kiln dried firewood are that the wood is bug free, clean, and the moisture in the wood is always going to be low.
Updating your home for the new season is more than just a fun thing to do — it could actually benefit your mental health, too. Have you ever just looked at a display of pumpkins, gourds and Halloween lights at a neighbor’s house (or even in your own home) and felt instantly happier? Well, there’s a scientific explanation for that.
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.
