No-Dig Garden Bed for Pollinator Garden: SHIP Gardens at Jake’s Branch Park

The butterfly garden at Jake’s Branch County Park SHIP Garden Project was originally located in an open area field conveniently situated nearby the nature center. Park staff has since determined the area is better suited for park events and gatherings. It’s been decided that it makes sense to move this SHIP garden to a new … Read more

Soil Health Improvement Project – SHIP Gardens Maintenance Project

I’m honored to have been asked and am eager to get to work managing the SHIP Gardens at Jake’s Branch County Park in Beachwood, NJ. SHIP Gardens are demonstration gardens created to inspire ideas on how to implement low maintenance, locally appropriate landscaping practices into your own yard. Ocean County Soil Conservation District, through funding … Read more