The kids are back to school, fall has arrived in New Jersey, and thoughts are turning to Halloween costumes and parties. But what would Halloween be without pumpkins? Sure, it would be easy to pick up a pumpkin at the local supermarket, but that’s not nearly as much fun as heading out to a local farm, enjoying some fresh air, and taking a hay ride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin!… Read more...
Cool, crisp fall days have arrived in New Jersey and what better way could there be to celebrate the fall season than heading out to a local farm for a day of pumpkin picking with family and friends? If you live in Central Jersey, there are over a dozen farms within a short drive where you can pick your own pumpkins!… Read more...
Nothing says fall in New Jersey like a fun day in the fresh air on one of our local farms. The air is cooler, the trees are showing their color, and pumpkins are ready for picking all over New Jersey!… Read more...
In a quiet wooded area nestled in busy Bergen County, New Jersey, lies a peaceful haven for humans and animals alike. The Tenafly Nature Center preserves and maintains nearly 400 acres of natural habitat in the midst of the busy metropolis that is northern New Jersey.… Read more...
Autumn has arrived in New Jersey and, right on cue, wonderful autumn squashes are just beginning to appear in New Jersey farm stands and farmers’ markets. Yay!!! I saw some butternut squash in my local farmers’ market this past weekend and even though it was 80 degrees outside, I just couldn’t resist.… Read more...
October arrives this week and along with it arrives the many things to do in New Jersey to celebrate the fall season. Pumpkin picking, Chowderfest, and a spooky start to the Halloween season are just a few of the things to do around the state this week!… Read more...
Do you have tons of apple-y goodness that you’re wondering what to do with after apple picking at your favorite New Jersey pick-your-own farm? Me too! 😉 Why not make your own applesauce? It’s super easy and sooo much better than the store-bought stuff! I just made some homemade applesauce and thought I’d share the recipe with you this week.… Read more...
Fall is a wonderful time to enjoy all the things to do and see around New Jersey and there’s no shortage of fun events and activities happening this week! There’s so much happening around New Jersey this week that it was really tough to narrow the list down to just 5 events.… Read more...
