Township of Union Community Garden

04/14/2026

We had such a great garden day. A big thankyou to
everyone!!! Thx Township for making our little slice of garden goodness feel so important.

04/14/2026

As winter fades, the Union Community Garden is buzzing with activity as volunteers prepare for spring. We have one last spot available for a Union Resident.

UNION, NJ -

04/12/2026

A fabulous Saturday!!

02/19/2026

12/10/2025

Coming to our garden.

The cultivation method known as “The Three Sisters” or “Milpa” is an ancestral technique used by indigenous peoples of America to optimize the growth of three basic crops: corn, beans and squash.
This strategy is based on the complementary benefits that each plant brings to the whole, generating a relationship of mutual support.
Corn: Provides structure and shade for other plants. Its height allows the bean to climb, like a natural ladder!
Bean: Fixes nitrogen in the soil, enriching the medium for corn and squash. In addition, it provides essential proteins, becoming a nutritional source.
Pumpkin: Covers the ground, blocking the light that weeds need to grow.
Its large leaves also retain soil moisture, keeping it cool and reducing the need for frequent watering.

12/07/2025

12/04/2025

One of nayure’s beauties. Made a great summer habitat. No longer needed

12/01/2025

We did.

Cutting them now removes winter food, shelter, and next year’s pollinators.
Leave these stems until spring.

11/29/2025

I hope our native plant Butterfly Garden helped. We sure love taking care of it.

A 2025 monitoring report from Michoacán, Mexico, documented a significant increase in Monarch butterfly numbers, noting that populations had doubled since the previous annual count. This finding marks one of the most substantial positive shifts recorded in recent years.

Researchers attribute the growth to multiple conservation efforts, including habitat restoration, reduced pesticide use in key regions, and coordinated international migration protection policies. The Monarch’s migratory pathway, which spans thousands of miles, has long been vulnerable to environmental disruptions.

Field surveys conducted in overwintering sites showed denser clustering in forested sanctuaries compared to prior seasons. Warmer weather conditions, combined with increased availability of milkweed and nectar sources, provided more stable conditions for breeding and migration.

Conservation groups in Mexico, the United States, and Canada have spent years collaborating on cross-border strategies to protect the butterfly’s lifecycle. These initiatives include community programs, educational outreach, and ecological monitoring that track long-term trends.

The 2025 report offers a measurable indicator of progress, showing how coordinated environmental action can produce notable shifts in species recovery over time.

11/19/2025

A Fig Tree’sLong Winter Sleep