It’s here – mid summer. July through August are generally the hottest months for us. Little precipitation this year along with the heat waves we’ve been through have only exasperated the garden situation. One thing that is important to know though is Don’t fertilize your plants after a heat wave. The post Should I fertilize my plants after a heat wave appeared first on Goffle Brook Farms ..read more

Just as good today as they were 56 years ago when Mom and Dad opened Goffle Brook Farms, Jersey Tomatoes are here. In 1968, the Jersey Tomato was so famous that even Campbell’s Soup and Heinz Ketchup called upon NJ farms to grow and provide them with their freshest tomatoes for their products. The post Jersey Tomatoes appeared first on Goffle Brook Farms ..read more

Relishing within the aroma of English lavender wafting amidst the breeze on a warm, sunny day is one of the truest pleasures of gardening. Often considered an herb, it is actually an herbaceous perennial with a semi-woody growth habit. English lavender provides good midsummer color to the garden and is often used in perennial borders and rock gardens as well as in herb gardens and scent gardens. Excellent Pollinator Plant and attracts beneficial insects. The post English Lavender Phenominal appeared first on Goffle Brook Farms ..read more

Within this post are four members of the hylotlephium sedum family; sedum “autumn joy“. sedum “dazzleberry“, sedum “plum dazzled“, and sedum “wildfire“. Each is drought tolerant and long blooming and all are of immense benefit as a pollinator plant for butterflies, bees, moths and other wildlife and available at our garden center. The post 4 Drought Tolerant Perennials appeared first on Goffle Brook Farms ..read more

One way you could use up our tomatoes and Jersey sweet corn is in a fresh home-made batch of salsa! There are so many ways to make salsa the way you like it, our recipe we'll be sharing is black bean and corn, but you can make this recipe any way you'd like by adding or removing the corn, beans, cilantro, and whatever else you might not like in salsa. If you do like all of those ingredients though, you're in for a treat with this tasty salsa. The post Fresh Bean and Corn Salsa appeared first on Goffle Brook Farms ..read more

Over the past ten years, our website developer has been creating a Memorial Garden to honor his son’s mother. This is the latest upgrade (so to speak) of his endeavor and we at Goffle Brook are honored to share this with all of you, hoping perhaps it will inspire you to create one of your own. Within these beds one can find peace, serenity, solace, compassion, love and understanding and most of all “a reason to go forth with life” and always remember. The post A Stroll Through The Memorial Garden appeared first on Goffle Brook Farms ..read more

During the dog daze of summer nothing screams “grilling season” more than corn on the cob. Fresh, local grown, juicy and bursting with flavor, this summertime staple is a must have at any cookout. Granted you can’t go wrong with butter, salt and herbs; if you want to add some pizzazz to the meal try this twist on corn on the cob using sriracha, bacon, honey and hot peppers. The post Bacon Honey Sriracha Corn On The Cob appeared first on Goffle Brook Farms ..read more

Fresh produce is available in our farmer’s market. Here is our produce availability list. We are looking forward to enjoying nature’s nutritious bounty with you. The food you purchase at our farmers market is seasonal. It is fresh and delicious and reflects the truest flavors. Incorporating a local farmers market into your routine will help you to reconnect with the seasonal cycles of nature in our region. The post Farmers Market Produce appeared first on Goffle Brook Farms ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more