The rosemarys that I used to replace the dead rosemary hedge in the herb garden at Rutgers Gardens were a mixed bag.  A few them were just labelled “Pink Upright Rosemary”.  I’ve never seen a pink rosemary flower and have been looking forward to next spring to see what it looks like. Turns out that I didn’t have to wait … Read More

When the nighttime temperatures start dropping into the 40s, it’s time to bring your tender plants indoors.  This weekend the forecast is calling for those colder temperatures at night, so today was a good day to move my tender herbs into my kitchen. The biggest problem with growing herbs indoors is light.  Most of the time, you must provide supplemental … Read More

A Nor’easter rolled into town over the weekend, dropping significant amounts of rain.  We were fortunate that Hurricane Joaquin decided to head out to sea rather follow the Nor’easter through New Jersey.  The fear was that it would become another super storm like Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Too much rain is as bad for a xeriscape as too little rain … Read More

The mission of Rutgers Gardens is education.  The staff, the student interns and the volunteers all love sharing the Gardens with visitors, answering their questions and encouraging the curiosity of the children.  Unfortunately, a tiny fraction of the visitors to the Gardens spoil the experience for everyone else by stealing plants, picking flowers and illegally harvesting vegetables. Over the years … Read More