Think New Jersey only grows tomatoes? Think again. New Jersey was once the pinnacle for peaches, the ultimate for orchids, the tops for turf. Nineteenth century New Jersey plant nurseries led the nation with their innovative breeding, greenhouse, field, and marketing techniques. Meet the horticultural superstars who made New Jersey their home. Impresarios, hermits, academics, politicos, and a cast of unlikely characters will make you a believer. New Jersey truly is the "Garden State."
Click "Visit Our Website" below to register for "We Grew It Here": 100 Years of New Jersey's Horticultural History virtual Zoom program, presented by the Historical Activities Committee of the NSCDA-NJ.
