In April, I wrote about not planting a garden because of my black thumb. An unexpected visitor changed my mind for me.

Tomatoes, blueberries, corn, and peaches are rolling in off Jersey farms. Here’s what to preserve for winter, and how.

The economy might be in the tank, but New Jersey’s still got at least one growing industry: farming. That’s great news for anyone who knows the joy of “Jersey Fresh.”

We know about Jersey tomatoes. But Jersey parsley? Turns out, according to The Star-Ledger,  that the New Jersey is one of the top three states in parsley production.

There are plenty of tomatoes grown in New Jersey. But the real Jersey tomato, with its unforgettable burst of juicy beefiness combined with mouth-puckering tang, practically disappeared from supermarket shelves years ago.