Early Irises Are Blooming!

The Presby Memorial Iris Gardens in Upper Montclair, New Jersey is the largest public garden in the United States devoted mostly to irises. The early irises are starting to bloom! I would think they will hit their peak in a week or so! 


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The Spring Lake Boardwalk Is Being Rebuilt

On a beautiful day in lovely Spring Lake, New Jersey, many people were out on the beach watching the ocean. The surf was ferocious, but that didn’t stop the fishermen! 

Spring Lake didn’t sustain as much damage as other shore towns, but the boardwalk in Spring Lake was ruined by Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy. Currently, workers are busy getting the boardwalk ready for the summer! They are also replenishing the sand and the sand dunes. The sand dunes are necessary for the protection of the beaches. 

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New Jersey Botanical Gardens at Skylands

The New Jersey State Botanical Gardens at Skylands in Ringwood, New Jersey are starting to bloom. Ringwood is a beautiful town near the New York state line.

On a recent visit, the cherry blossom trees and the crab apple trees were beautiful. Soon the other gardens will be ready!

The Gardens consist of Skylands Manor and 96 acres of gardens, including a Lilac Garden and Peony Garden, and over 1000 acres of woodlands. It is a beautiful place any time of year, but especially in the springtime. Once a month tours are given of the manor house, but the gardens are open dawn to dusk year-round. 







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Daffodils in Summit!

Thousands of daffodils are blooming at the lovely Reeves-Reed Arboretum in beautiful Summit, New Jersey!





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Saturday in the Park -- Cherry Blossoms! Part II

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