Spring into Planting with Morris County Farms

Home gardeners count the days to no more winter frost; so they can bask in the warmer weather, and extended hours to prep the garden for spring.

Relish in Morris County Farms lush foliage and kaleidoscope of color.

“We were there for smaller potted plants and a few larger items (mostly hydrangeas). It is a beautiful and well-stocked nursery,” says Scott Reynolds, adding that whoever designed the greenhouse they walked through is talented; the suspended bicycle is a nice touch.”

MCF’s spring/summer season starts in mid-March, as the nursery yard comes to life with numerous perennials, shrubs, trees… while the back greenhouses boast annuals, garden supplies, as well as garden decor. The season culminates in August.

From eye-catching small but thick leaves to brilliant foliage, all in stunning tones and textures, check out Morris County Farms’ Monrovia display of succulents, including varieties that can produce early summer flowers.

All are water-wise, easy-care, droughttolerant and excellent for ground-cover, containers or rock gardens.

For mid-April choices, Morris County Farms say bright yellow trumpet flowers put on a butterfly-attracting, deer-resistant and low-maintenance display.

And fast-growing, flowering jasmine vine with glossy green foliage can climb or trail fences, trellises, arches, arbors or pergolas.

This hardy, easy-growing variety performs well in moist, well-drained soil — and partial to full sun. Once established they have good drought tolerance. Pruning after flowering is not needed unless to reduce size. It’s fragrant and uniquely beautiful.

Mother Nature is definitely telling us to get planting.

Morris County Farms is a one-stop nursery and garden center for all your indoor and outdoor needs. Take a stroll through their greenhouses brimming with annuals, herbs, vegetables… and a tropical greenhouse. They carry indoor/outdoor decorative containers, fountains and much more.

Annuals perform their entire life cycle from seed to flower to seed within a single growing season.

According to Morris County Farms; for many gardeners, annual flowers are a quick way to fill empty spots in flower beds, and annuals make great additions to container gardens. A mix of annual plants can offer a colorful solution for window-box plantings. However, for any garden, there are dozens of annuals that might work for particular sun/shade situations, soil conditions, and color/plant preferences.

“It’s a quiet paradise with amazing quality and quantity of the most beautiful plants I’ve ever seen,” Samantha Della Torre says of Morris County Farms.

Founded in 1955 by Adrian Baierl, who was later joined by his brother Norman “Chubby” Baierl. Originally, the business was established as a roadside farm stand on Route 46 in Parsippany. In the early 1970s, the business moved to its current location in Denville, with a small selection of annuals, cut-flowers, azaleas, mums, fruits, vegetables and eggs.

James “Jim” Moore took ownership of the business in 1989, expanding their goods to meet the wholesale needs of florists, landscapers, interior designers and loyal customers. They mourned the loss of James In 2013, with sons Jim and Tom taking ownership of the farm, and all continue to carry on James’ vision. Marie Vreeland revels in the peaceful experience.

“It is so nice to stroll through a greenhouse of plentiful plants,” Vreeland says she’s loved this place for years. “Such a treat.”