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.
Having a good foundation is the key to success for any gardener and it’s all in the soil. At our garden center we have some excellent top quality potting mixes, soils, and soil amendments which will provide you an ideal growing medium in which your plants will thrive.
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?
Royal Gold Worm Castings - Pure, Organic Nutrition for Thriving Soil and Stronger Plants. Remember “its all in the soil” – the key to having a successful gardening season starts with a solid foundation upon which to grow. When it comes to building rich, living soil, few amendments are as universally trusted or as versatile as worm castings.
Just because it’s cold and snowy outside now doesn’t mean gardening is over for the year. One of the tasks that occupy my time now is cleaning all my houseplants. I tend to believe that clean houseplants are happy houseplants,
If you’re looking for a beautiful potted plant for this Christmas season to have around the home, poinsettias are a perfect choice. These plants provide a beautiful mix of colors, all shades being perfect for Christmas decor in any home. Along with their holiday appeal, they are also quite easy to tend to and will last for quite a bit of time.
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."
As fall temperatures begin to cool, it is time to consider bringing in the houseplants you kept outside this summer. Every species is different, but most species commonly grown as houseplants need to come inside before the air temperatures drop below 45°F.
With summer coming to a close and autumn in the air, you may find yourself recalling the many colors of the summer garden beds. Fret not, an easy way to extend the colorful displays of nature is to plant chrysanthemums.
Whether you decide to plant them now, or planted them in the spring, chrysanthemums are a great flower to keep in your garden through out the fall for it's beautiful and varying color schemes, or for it's many uses in foods and teas.
With the arrival of summer, our schedules often fill up, leaving us with less time at home. Longer days and pleasant weather mean that we naturally want to spend more time outdoors. Because of this shift in routine, certain aspects of home care may be overlooked. These resilient houseplant varieties require minimal effort, allowing you to enjoy greenery in your home without the constant need for care. These indoor plants are well known for their air-cleaning ability since they remove toxins from the air and give off healthy oxygen.
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.
During this season when the garden beds are at rest, although I’m just yearning to get outside again and get my hands dirty in springtime’s warming soil and look for earthworms diligently composting the soil, I also relish the time I get tending to my indoor plants; a few of which are Peace Lilys (Spathiphyllum spp.), one of the easiest houseplants anyone can keep alive. As with most plants, peace lilies need to be repotted annually to ensure they continue thriving and producing those graceful, beautiful blooms that they are known for. There are, however, a few things to remember to obtain optimal results when repotting.
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.
The best months to direct seed poppy seeds outdoors are January or February, even when winters are harsh like the one we seem to be having this year. Poppies will germinate and perform best if they’ve gone through a natural freeze-and-thaw cycle. If you’re new to winter sowing, this may seem a bit odd, but snow serves as nature’s mulch.
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Meyer lemon trees combine the best of lemons and mandarin oranges into one hybrid, fruit-bearing tree. If you haven’t heard of a Meyer lemon before, you’re missing out on this farmers market favorite
The everbearing strawberry plant is perfect for strawberry lovers—it bears fruit two to three times per year, giving you plenty of strawberries for recipes like strawberry smoothies and strawberry shortcake. Suitable for gardens and farms in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 10, everbearing strawberries are perennials that do well in dappled to full sun.
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Focus on frost hardy annuals. Some of these annuals that can withstand 20 degrees or so, including pansies, snapdragons, dianthus, alyssum, dusty miller and osteospermum. Keep in mind that flowers may be a bit ragged after such cold but the plants should make it through ok. Annuals able to tolerate a light frost include varieties of petunia, nicotiana, calendula, Victoria sage, and verbena canadensis.
