Gray birch, or betula populifolia, is a fast growing, tolerant, and skinny deciduous tree and is a great choice for a tree that will remain attractive in the winter time even without leaves. Gray birch is a fairly simple tree to grow and is an important tree to plant for many species, and it is becoming endangered or threatened in quite a few states.
During dormancy, a plant will experience little to no growth and all metabolic activity stops during this time. However, many plants manage to return the following months despite this... how? Well, plants use dormancy as way to survive the unforgiving winter weather. The dormant state of the plant is able to better protect the plants buds during the winter.
New Jersey Tea, or redroot, is a deciduous shrub native to New Jersey and makes for an appealing shrub and has plenty of health benefits and can be consumed as a tea. Redroot is a fairly simple plant to tend to
The cold winter months will quickly turn any yard into a dreary looking mess. Thankfully there are plenty of vivid plants that can withstand winter in New Jersey that will help you maintain seasonal color year round.
I am very pleased and proud to announce the certification of my son, Kris Kolenut, as a Northeast Organic Farming Association certified Organic Land Care Professional. The limited few who complete and pass these courses and regimen are eligible to become NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professionals (AOLCPs) and pledge to practice according to the NOFA Standards for Organic Land Care for those clients who ask for organic.
Fall months can quickly turn any colorful summer garden into a dreary brown eyesore depending on many factors. One of the main reasons this happens stems from the plants you choose to use, as well as some other factors such as location and the climate.
If you are growing parsley, dill, or fennel this year, chances are you’ve noticed a few small caterpillars gnawing at your plants, depending on where you are. These caterpillars are known as parsley worms, and turn into gorgeous black swallowtails (which are the state butterfly of New Jersey).