Develop a Plan for Your Vegetable Garden

By Goffle Brook Farms|2021-01-16T16:25:58-05:00January 16th, 2021|Container Gardening, Vegetable Gardening|

We all need to face the facts. In lieu of this health crisis many families are now turning to growing their own vegetables and herbs in home vegetable gardens. While gardening is a fantastic way of life, coming to grips with some of the basic fundamentals can be a tad bit challenging for the newbie. Fret not, Goffle Brook Farms in Ridgewood N.J. can steer you in the right direction for success.

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Earth Day 2019

By Goffle Brook Farms|2019-04-18T18:20:16-04:00April 18th, 2019|Hard Goods, Lawn and Garden, Seasonal Color, The Farmers Market|

Celebrate Earth Day 2019 and get a free pack of seeds to plant. Make it a family affair and involve the children. Earth Day is a valuable educational resource for children to be explored and experienced and what a better place than at our garden center.

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.