New Jersey, the “Garden State”, is highlighting its many parks and agritourism offerings by launching a new app and microsite.
The Jersey Gardens Trail mobile guide and Gardens of The Garden State landing page are initiatives of the New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism.
The curated Jersey Gardens Trail mobile app, available free to download at VisitNJ.org, provides users with a collection of 41 must-visit state agritourism sites, while the comprehensive Gardens of The Garden State landing page at VisitNJ.org delivers as a one-stop shop for online visitors looking to plan upcoming trips to gardens, farms, orchards and arboretums in New Jersey – along with information on bloom times, growing seasons, videos and much more.
The Jersey Gardens Trail mobile guide highlights everything from traditional botanical gardens to unique outdoor experiences, including sculpture-filled landscapes, butterfly havens and even a historic cranberry farming village, which adds a unique nod to New Jersey’s agricultural heritage.
The Gardens of The Garden State landing page serves as a primary information resource for agritourism in New Jersey, as well as a source of inspiration for seasoned gardeners and casual visitors alike, including those looking for something off the beaten path with a portfolio of butterfly, rock, sculpture, community, Native American, art, drought-tolerant, vertical, mushroom, hydroponic and aquaponics gardens, farms and preserves.
The landing page also features a “Proven Stunners” section, which has an interactive strolling map that highlights locations that are a critical part of the Garden Conservancy’s efforts in preserving America’s historical gardens.
State highlights include New Jersey Botanical Garden at Ringwood, home to an eye-catching collection of themed gardens and historic Skylands Manor; the Morven Museum and Garden at Princeton, the former governor’s mansion, showcasing seasonal floral displays; and The Willowwood Arboretum in Chester, featuring the state’s most extensive collection of ornamental trees and shrubs.
“We are ‘The Garden State,’ and today more than ever before, we truly celebrate that impressive moniker,” said New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way.
“The Jersey Gardens Trail and dedicated Gardens of the Garden State landing page are two wonderful ways to honour the state’s extraordinary horticultural and agricultural offerings within a fully immersive digital experience. We want to encourage our friends to stop over and smell the roses and appreciate the abundance of natural landscapes we have right here in New Jersey.”
