1. Stay Ahead of Spring: Down to Earth Living’s January Garden Checklist for Winter Plant Care
POMONA, N.Y. (January 21, 2026) While January might seem like a sleepy month for gardeners, it’s actually a critical period to give your landscape the care it needs to thrive come spring. In the Hudson Valley, where fluctuating temperatures, snow, and drying winds are the norm, a few proactive steps ...
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2. It’s Time to Move Those Houseplants Indoors!
(ROCKLAND/BERGEN) September 26, 2025 – If your houseplants have been enjoying the summer sun on your deck or patio, now is the time to gradually reintroduce them to indoor life. Herbs from your garden or flowering plants from window boxes can also come inside, offering a welcome dash of flavor ...
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3. More than Flowers Bloom at the Hackensack Community Rain Garden
(Hackensack, New Jersey; July 9, 2025) --The students and teachers at Hackensack High School, as well as residents in its neighborhood, celebrated the end of the 2025 school year with a special event. In June, the Hackensack Community Rain Garden got a new educational sign and public art, featuring painted ...
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4. Down to Earth Living Announces Annual Parking Lot Sale with Deep Discounts Starting July 1
(Pomona, NY) June 30, 2025 — Down to Earth Living (www.dteliving.com) is excited to announce its upcoming Parking Lot Sale, running from July 1 through July 20. This exclusive event features massive savings on a wide selection of outdoor furniture and home décor, including one-of-a-kind, discontinued, and open-box items, as ...
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5. When you go Away, Make Sure Your Indoor Plants are Okay
(Pomona, New York) July 2, 2025 — As summer travel season hits full swing, many local residents are heading off for some much-needed rest and relaxation. By considering the water and lighting needs of different plants and planning ahead, homeowners can keep gardens and houseplants healthy and hydrated while away. ...
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6. Beat the Tariffs with Down to Earth’s Christmas Tree Sale in July
Save 20–50% on Artificial Trees from Existing Inventory — While Supplies Last Pomona, NY (June 26, 2025) -  In a rare and special opportunity, Down to Earth Living in Pomona is celebrating Christmas in July with deep discounts on its current inventory of artificial Christmas trees. For a limited ...
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7. Six Tips to Keep Plants Thriving During a Heat Wave
(ROCKLAND, New York) June 23, 2025 –  With a heatwave gripping Rockland, Bergen County, and the Lower Hudson Valley, local gardens are feeling the strain of scorching summer temperatures. But with the right care, home gardeners can help their plants survive—and even thrive—despite the extreme heat. Down to Earth Garden ...
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8. Companion Vegetables: Nature’s Way of Creating a Thriving Garden
(Pomona, New York) June 10, 2025 — Whether you’re planting your first tomato or growing a complete backyard harvest, the success of your vegetable garden often depends on more than just seeds and soil. At Down to Earth Living in Pomona, gardeners can find everything they need, from young vegetable ...
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9. Hummingbirds Have Returned: Tips & Supplies to Attract Them from Down to Earth Living
(Pomona, New York) June 4, 2025 — By Late May, ruby-throated hummingbirds, the only hummingbird species to breed in the eastern United States have typically returned to the Hudson Valley, including Rockland and Bergen Counties. These remarkable birds migrate from Central America and southern Mexico every spring with their arrival ...
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10. BERGEN COUNTY MARKS 110TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE WITH REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of Commissioners joined local Armenian American leaders, elected officials, and members of the public on Monday, April 28, 2025, to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide during a solemn remembrance ceremony held at One Bergen County Plaza.
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11. New Jersey’s Michael Rizzo Recognized During the 2025 Rose Parade in Pasadena
(Pasadena, CA) – On New Years Day, heart and tissue transplant recipient Michael Rizzo of Upper Saddle River, NJ, participated in the world’s most visible campaign to inspire organ and tissue donation. Rizzo proudly served as a float rider on OneLegacy’s Donate Life Rose Parade? float in Pasadena, CA. His ...
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12. New Jersey’s Michael Rizzo Sponsored by the Sharing Network Foundation and MTF Biologics to Participate in the 2025 Rose Parade
(New Providence, NJ) – The Sharing Network Foundation, which supports the work of NJ Sharing Network (NJSN), the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, hosted a reception to honor heart and tissue recipient Michael Rizzo of Upper Saddle River, ...
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13. Martha Klink Obituary
Martha Mulcahey Klink, 76, of Princeton Junction, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Martha, known to most as Marty, was born on September 12, 1948, in Jersey City. She was the fourth of eight children, growing up in a bustling and loving home on Legion Place in ...
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14. 87 SUSSEX RESTAURANT IN JERSEY CITY WOWS WITH BOTH EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE AND REMARKABLE INTERIOR DESIGN
(Jersey City, New Jersey – October 15, 2024) Nestled in Paulus Hook within Jersey City, 87 Sussex restaurant has garnered a well-deserved reputation for its exquisite culinary offerings, featuring a diverse menu that delights the palate. Beyond its culinary prowess, the establishment is equally celebrated for its captivating interior design, which effortlessly ...
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15. NJ Sharing Network Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month by Honoring Organ Donor Heroes and Raising Awareness About the Importance of Organ and Tissue Donation
(New Providence, NJ) – According to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN), over 22,000 Hispanic individuals are currently on the national organ transplant waiting list. In 2023, Hispanic Americans made up about 15% of all organ donors in the U.S. ...
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16. The Obituary and Funeral Arrangements of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. January 25, 1937 – August, 21, 2024 Bill Pascrell, Jr. was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a proud American, plain spoken New Jerseyan, a teacher, a veteran, a patriot, a local, state, and federal leader, and most of all a lifelong Patersonian. Each ...
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17. NJ Sharing Network Celebrates National Minority Donor Awareness Month by Honoring Multicultural Organ and Tissue Donors
(New Providence, NJ) - National Minority Donor Awareness Month, celebrated annually in August, honors the generosity of multicultural organ and tissue donors and their families. It also highlights the critical need for diverse communities to register as organ and tissue donors.
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18. USPS Unveils Graceful Low-Denomination Flower Stamps
BERKELEY, CA — The U.S. Postal Service today announced the release of Low Denomination Flowers, five stamps, featuring charming floral designs. These beautifully illustrated stamps celebrate the timeless elegance of nature, with each stamp depicting different flowers: a purple fringed tulip, poppies and coneflowers, daffodils, peonies and red tulips.
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19. Mother's Day Gift Guide from Feast & Fettle
... in your life? Feast & Fettle gathered some (minimalist) options below to suit every stage of motherhood. For best results, deliver your gift with flowers and a festive brunch. Our Mother’s Day Menu—with Quiche, Frittata, and Fresh Fruit—is equal parts pretty and delicious. Order by 5 PM on ...
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20. Bring the Family to an Environmental Arts Workshop: Art Class and Community Conversation/ Clase de Arte y Conversacíon Comunitaria
(Hackensack, New Jersey; March 8, 2024) –  The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites the community to attend an environmental arts themed workshop, Art Class and Community Conversation/ Clase de Arte y Conversacíon Comunitaria, on Saturday, March 23 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
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21. Bring the Family to an Environmental Arts Workshop: Art Class and Community Conversation/ Clase de Arte y Conversacíon Comunitaria
(Hackensack, New Jersey; March 8, 2024) –  The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites the community to attend an environmental arts themed workshop, Art Class and Community Conversation/ Clase de Arte y Conversacíon Comunitaria, on Saturday, March 23 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
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22. Northern NJ Community Foundation Launches “Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural” in Englewood
(Englewood, New Jersey; February 24, 2024) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) opens Women’s History Month in March launching “Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural”.
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23. New Jersey’s Missy Rodriguez Recognized During the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena
(Pasadena, CA) – On New Years Day, liver transplant recipient Missy Rodriguez of Short Hills, NJ, was part of the world’s most visible campaign to inspire organ and tissue donation as she served as a float rider on OneLegacy’s Donate Life Rose Parade float in Pasadena, CA.
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24. New Jersey’s Missy Rodriguez Selected by the Sharing Network Foundation to Participate in the 2024 Rose Parade? in California
New Providence, NJ – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, recently honored liver transplant recipient Missy Rodriguez of Short Hills, NJ, as she gets set to participate in the 2024 Rose Parade? in ...
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25. Community Leaders Honored at Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
(Hackensack, NJ; November 20, 2023) ─ The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) honored community leaders in Bergen County, New Jersey at its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at AURA Restaurant & Bar in Hackensack, New Jersey. 
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